Scottish Charity No. SC027458 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the period ended 31 March 2025
Trustees, Annual Report For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements and the independent examinerfs report for the year ended 31 March 2025. Reference and Administrative Information Charity Name Renfrewshire out of School Care Network Charity No SC027458 Address 12 Seedhill Road Studio 3007 Mile End Mill Abbeymill Business Centre Paisley PA11JS Currènt Trustees Grace Berry Fiona Campbell Chairperson Treasurer
Structure Governance and Management Constitution SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Appointment of Trustees The Constitution states the Board may at any time appoint any person to be a charity trustee - by way of a resolution passed by majority vote at a board meeting. Management The structure of the organisation consists of the trustees- who hold regular meetings and generally control the activities of the organisation and day-to-day running. Objectives and Activities Our role includes acting as an advisory and support network for out-of-school care providers, offering guidance and practical assistance to help groups overcome challenges. resolve issues, and maintain good practice standards. We aim to encourage continuous improvement, good governance, and effective management across all member organisations. In order to achieve these objectives, the charity is committed to keeping members informed of changes in govemment policy. local authority requirements, and relevant legislation affecting childcare and community seNices. We provide access to information. training opportunities, workshops, and professional development to ensure members remain compliant with current stsndards and best practice guidance. The charity also seeks to encourage partnership working, the sharing of knowledge and reSoUrs. and the promotion of equality, diversity. and inclusion within all out- of-school care settings. Through these activities. we aim to strengthen community- based childcare provision and contribute positively to the wellbeing and development of children and families. Charltable purposes During the year. the organisation continued to work towards its charitable purposes by supporting community-based oUtf-sChool care ServIS and encouraging participation within the local community. The organisation advanced community development through ongoing engagement with member groups, providing advice. support meetings, and opportunities for collaboration. Although activity levels were reduced during the year due to illness within the Board, the organisation continued to maintain links with services and provide assistance where required.
In support of the advancement of education and skills development. the organisation accessed a number of training opportunities during the year. These opportunities helped members and representatives remain informed about changes in legislation, good practice, and developments within the childcare and community sector. The organisation also continued to encourage participation, volunteering. and involvement from members in order to strengthen community-led services and improve opportunities for future development. The organisation further promoted its charitable purposes by continuing to explore future funding opportunities and considering ways to expand membership and participation during the coming year. These activities aim to support the long-term sustainability and development of community services and encourage greater involvement within the sector. Chairman's Report l am pleased to present this report on behalf of the charity and reflect on the work carried out during the year in supporting out-of-school care groups within our community. The charity's principal objective continues to be the provision of support. guidance. and development opportunities for out-of-school care providers. We aim to help groups achieve and maintain high standards of care while acting as an advisory body to assist with any issues or challenges that may arise. During the year. we managed to assist and support one main service through regular discussions and support meeting5. Although this was a quieter year for the organisation, we remained committed to providing advice and maintaining contact with members where possible. The year presented particular challenges due to illness within the Board, which impacted the level of activity and development work that could be undertaken. Despite these dtfficulties, the charity continued to operate and provide support where required. We were also able to access some training opportunities during the year. helping members and representatives remain informed of relevant developments. legislation, and good practice within the childcare sector. The Board would like to thank everyone who has continued to support the charity throughout the year, including members. volunteers. and partner organisations. Your patience, understanding, and ongoing commitsnent have been greatly appreciated during a challenging period.
Plans for the year ahead Looking ahead, the charity will continue to focus on building membership and encouraging greater participation from out-of-school care groups within the community. We hope to strengthen engagement. provide increased opportunities for support and collaboration. and continue promoting high standards within the sector. The Board is also currently considering future funding options to help support and sustain the charity's activities and development in the coming year. Charity Registration The charity was registered on 9th March 2013. Financial Review The main source of funding comes from membership. Total Receipts were £135, Payments for the year were £0. resulting in a surplus for the year of £135. Closing bank balance was £2,078 ReseNes Pollcy There are no long-term contracts or paid staff within the organisation. If funding was to cease the activities would cease along with it. Approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by: Grace Berry Chair
Independent Examiner's Report For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Ferguslie Community Development Trust, SCO50697 I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March, which are set out on pages 6 & 7 Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) {c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The ProdureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and. consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect. the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Regulations, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Regulations have not been met, or 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jacqueline Carroll Head of Finance Engage Renfrewshire 10 Falcon Crescent Paisley PA31NS Date
APPENDIX 2 sc OSCR Receipts and payments accounts For th• p•rl¢d from oi 2024 03 2025 Section A Statement of receipts and payments Unreslrfthd Restrlcted nd¥ fund5 Expgndable dowm•nt funds P9nnanont endowm•nt funds Total fund5 last perf¢d Total fvnds CUfr•nt porfod tone¥pSt£ J noir•st ) rr•¥tE A1 Recgl ts Donations Leg&kS Granis Recèipls fwm lundraising activitS Gros5 Iradiry receipts IncDme fiorn investments oth8rihan 35 35 94 ReTrls frryn land & buiklings Gr05$ re¢eipts trom oth&r Charilable 100 100 300 A1 tot41 Iiili 135 2 Receipts from asllet & inves¢menl leS Proceeds ficrfn sale of fiK8d a559ts Proceeds frw sale ol iDYeslments A2 Sub total TOtaIr#1pts 135 135 394 A3 Paymenls Expens8s lor luAdralslng acbvibes Gross Iraing paymernis Invèstmgni m¥n¥gem&nl cosis Pawwnl$ relating directly lo charitsblè a¢iNNe5 Granis and I8113 1,150 ov8rnan¢e costs.. A11 l indep&ent exgrrmnaiion Pr•paraan of annual accounts Legal cosls Ottrr A3 Sub tot81 1,150 4 Payments to sJqt and InAstrnant rrK*v•méntA Purchase5 of fixed assets Purchasa of in¥èsimeN$ A4 Sub toki T•tsip8yments 1,1511 135 135 17561 ASTran8fors to I Ilroml fvnd5 Surplusl(deficitl foryear 135 135 YS6
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APPENDIX2 sc Section C Notes to the Accounts C1 Plature and purp088 of funds (may b6 stai6don 6n81ys offvnd$ svothsheets) Membarsh* Feas lo support ts runnlng of the Tha[k Type of activity or project support¢d IVIdlI Pknrnberolyrnrrts C2 Grants Total C3a Trusts8 rernuneration If Tr) remun8ralb)n was pak1 dunng the wriod lo any charity trustee wperaon connected lo 8 knJst8e cross this )X l¢)Ihtrrwise tAJmplete CtIOn 3bl Authority undor whl¢h pald C3b Trusteo wernuneratlon- detsll$ C4a Trusteo exp8n888 If no expartses paid to any charity tftjstee during Ihe rfod Ih8n cross t8 box IDthe&15e Crnplete ¥ection 4bl Wnr01 C4b TNst8e expenses. detalls B¢+ unt (Q Nature of tr3nsactiDn CSTTan$oct10115 With trusl8es and connected par50n C6 other inform&tion ROSN 24-25 ACCOUNTS I NDte5 DeGwTrber27