SCIO-SCO52378
Annual Report & Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Touched By Suicide Scotland SCIO52378
Trustee’s Annual Report
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Charity Name
Touched by Suicide Scotland
Charity No
SCIO SCO52378
Address
TBSS Office 51 High Street Irvine KA11 1LY
Current Trustees
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Structure Governance & Management
Constitution
Touched by Suicide Scotland is a constituted group set up in 2004 under the umbrella of Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) - Touched by Suicide. In 2008/09 dropped the SOBS from their name and on 24 June 2009 became a registered charity SC040605 until 23 March 2023 when we became a Scottish Charity Incorporated Organisation (SCIO)
The Constitution was amended at a Special General Meeting 6 May 2010 to reflect Independent Examination, no change required to Constitution to reflect change from Charity to SCIO though under review 2024
Appointment of Trustees
The Trustees are appointed annually at the Annual General Meeting. The Trustees are the management committee and meet a minimum of three times per calendar year.
Membership is open to all individuals who themselves are touched by suicide, over 18 who wish to further the objectives of the organisation.
Management
The trustees are responsible for the direction and governance of the organisation. The facilitation of the Support Groups is undertaken by Trustee’s with staff delegated responsibility for day to day running of the organisation with the Office Bearers with assistance and support from Partner Organisations and other agencies when required.
Objectives & Activities Charitable Purpose
The organisation's purposes are: The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through offering services to anyone who has been "Touched by Suicide". In furtherance of these charitable purposes, we will: provide emotional and practical support is offered in a number of different ways including a confidential telephone helpline, support information, help via e-mail, group and network issues to allow individuals to connect with others experiencing the same feelings and information relating to practical issues and problems provide a safe, confidential environment where bereaved people can share their experiences, express their feelings, giving and gaining support from and too each other. These are carried out meet the needs and help overcome the isolation experienced by people who have been bereaved by suicide. By accessing our services, we want people to know that they are not alone and that there are many places they can go to for support in order to break the stigma and isolation attached to suicide .Provide self-help services which are free of charge and our compassionate facilitators have all been
bereaved by suicide themselves, so individuals will be guaranteed the sensitive and understanding support that they require at such a difficult and often lonely time. Provide services which can be accessed as often and for as long as people
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Activities
Achievements and Performance
We continue to run 14 groups across Scotland, with an additional 59 people receiving 1:1 face to face support to alleviate trauma and over 250 calls from individuals to our telephone support line, with services e.g. Penumbra, Cruise, and Link Workers from GP services across Scotland continue their referral of individuals and families in early stages of their bereavement.
Our Development Worker continues to manage our volunteer facilitators, telephone line, zoom sessions and 1:1 support.
We also brought in a part time worker in January to assist our Development Worker with Administration and group work, unfortunately after 2 months this didn’t work out – continuing with sessional staff to assist and support Development Worker in the interim as we develop our succession plans
Financial Review
Our main sources of grant funding this year is from The National Lottery Community Fund, The Robertson Trust and GCVS.
To all of you who have been out fundraising, donating your time and commitment participating in sponsored kilt walking, our families fundraising in memory of loved ones, the differing events and creative fundraising – Thank you. We especially thank our partners for the support they give over the years without your support we would definitely not be here.
Every year we find ourselves saying that the amount of work undertaken has been tremendous and we still manage with your support to provide support where it is most needed.
A great big thank you to our staff member who has done an excellent job managing the organisation with the support of our volunteers and partner organisation A thank you to all our funders for their continued support.
Reserves Policy
The unrestricted funds represent donations and fundraising by those touched by suicide and our support group members to assist with the running costs of our charitable activities.
Plans for Future periods
Trustee’s finances permitting will continue to hold both virtual and group meetings, new groups will be on hold while we recruit new staff. We will continue to provide 1 to 1 support and link into existing groups or zoom session’s while we are sustaining employment of two members of staff, due to demand this will remain our main focus throughout 2024 as we continue to review a retirement plan for our Senior Worker and have a smooth transfer of support for our volunteers and us the Trustees. We hope we will be able to build a small reserve to meet a maximum of three months running costs over the next three years.
Approved by the Trustees and Signed on their behalf:
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Independent Examiners Report
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Touched by Suicide Scotland
I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (“the 2005 Act”) and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) (“the 2006 Regulations”). The charity’s trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)(d) of the 2006 Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section (44)(1)(c) of the 2005 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 2006 Regulations. 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 procedures 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 view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Regulations, and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Regulations have not been met, or
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To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Statement of Receipts and payment – For the Year Ended 31 March 2023
| Unrestricted RestrictedTotal Unrestricted Receipts note Funds Funds 2024 funds Donations 4 359 1,1251,484252 Grants 5 - 46,00046,000- Fund Raising 6 9,416 -9,4165,671 9,775 47,125 56,900 5,923 Payments Staff 7 - 28,79428,794572 Charitable Activities 8 10,048 17,90827,95610,644 Governance Costs 9 - --250 Total payments 10,048 46,702 56,750 11,466 Surplus (Deficit) (273) 423 150 (5542) |
Unrestricted Restricted note Funds Funds |
Unrestricted Restricted note Funds Funds |
Total Unrestricted 2024 funds |
Total Unrestricted 2024 funds |
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| 359 1,1251,484 - 46,00046,000 9,416 -9,416 9,775 47,125 56,900 - 28,79428,794 10,048 17,90827,956 - -- 10,048 46,702 56,750 (273) 423 150 |
252 - 5,671 5,923 572 10,644 250 11,466 (5542) |
Transfer between Funds
Balance at 31 March 2023 £19,437 Surplus/ (Deficit) 150 Balance at 31/03/24 £19,587
The notes on Pages 8 & 9 Form an integral part of the accounts
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Statement of Balance – as at 31 March 2024
| Funds Reconciliation Cash at Bank & in Hand 01/04/23 Surplus/ (Deficit) for year Cash and bank balance Bank and Cash Balances Bank Account Cash in Hand Total |
Unrestricted RestrictedTotal Funds Funds 2024 273 19,164 19,437 (273) 423 150 - 19,587 19,587 £ 19,587 - 19,587 |
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Other Assets (Unrestricted Funds) £ 0 Liabilities (restricted Funds) £19,587
The notes on Pages 8 & 9 form an integral part of these accounts
Approved by the Trustees on Signed on their behalf: -
Date: 11/07/24
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Notes to the Accounts – For the Year ended 31 March 2024
1. Basis of Accounting
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts & Payments basis in accordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).
2. Nature and purpose of funds
The trustees maintain both restricted and unrestricted fund for the day-to-day running of the organisation; the unrestricted fund includes Office running costs, travel for staff and volunteer Group Facilitators, networking, group accommodation, respite/retreat, quarterly and annual meetings, volunteers travel and other running costs required to enable individuals to get the support they need.
During the year, the Group received grant funding of £ to assist with staff and running costs outlined below
3. Related Party Transactions
There were no related party transactions for travel during the past year
4. Donations Received
| Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds My Donate & personal 359 - Groundwork Tesco - 1,125 Total 359 1,125 5. Grants Received Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TNLC Fund - 21,000 GCVS - 10,000 Robertson Trust - 15,000 Total - 46,000 6. Fundraising Received Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Irvine Inc Trades 1,500 Group Event 4,066 - Sponsored Walk/event 2,941 - Amazon Smile 50 - Adyen Go 859 Total 9,416 - |
Total 2024 359 1,125 1,484 Total 2024 21,000 10,000 15,000 46,000 Total 2024 1,500 4,066 2,941 50 9,416 |
Total 2023 252 - 252 Total 2023 21,000 10,000 - 31,000 Total 2023 - 2,625 2,968 78 5,671 |
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Expenditure
7. Staff Cost
| Unrestricted Funds Staff cost - Employers Contribution - Payroll & Mentor - Total - 8. Cost of Charitable Activities Unrestricted Funds Travel 1,200 Postage/stationary 120 IT Support 1,500 Hospitality/Catering 400 Publicity 120 Insurance 542 Premises 3,448 Telephone Accommodation 1,143 Volunteer Support Costs 461 Home working equipment 46 Heat & light - Networking events 1,068 Total 10,048 9. Governance Costs Unrestricted Funds Independent Examination - Legal advice - Total - |
Restricted Funds 24,261 3,399 1,134 28,794 Restricted Funds 2,478 254 2,906 683 152 - 7,415 1,033 470 81 98 2,338 17,908 Restricted Funds - - - |
Total 2024 24,261 3,399 1,134 28,794 Total 2024 3,678 ** 374 4,406 1,083 272 542 10,863 1,033 1,613 542 144 2,338 1,068 27,956 Total 2024 - - -** |
Total 2023 19,365 3,921 572 33,521 Total 2023 2,317 61 632 669 686 560 10,829 1,037 754 851 144 4,010 22,550 Total 2023 250 - 250 |
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