## **Givin’ it Laldie** ## **Report and Financial Statements** **For the year ended** **31 March 2025** **Charity Number: SC043406** ## **Givin’ it Laldie** ## **Report and Financial Statements For the Year ended 31 March 2025** |**Contents**|**Page**| |---|---| |Trustees’ Annual Report|2 - 6| |_including Reference & Administrative Information_|| |Report of the Independent Examiner|7| |Receipts & Payments Account|8| |Statement of Balances|9| |Notes to the Accounts|10 - 11| - 1 - ## **Givin’ it Laldie** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report For the Year ended 31 March 2025** The trustees are pleased to present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. ## **Reference and Administrative Information** Charity Registration Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) SC043406 Registered Office Trustees The following trustees are in post at the date of this report: The following also served as trustees during the year: Bank Independent Examiner Co-operative Bank PO Box 250 Skelmersdale WN8 6WT ## **Structure, Governance and Management** ## _Governing document_ Givin’ it Laldie is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), and a registered Scottish charity. The charity was established on 12 September 2012. The charity is governed under the terms of its Constitution, as agreed on incorporation and most recently amended in May 2022. - 2 - ## **Givin’ it Laldie** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report (continued)** ## **Structure, Governance and Management (continued)** ## _Recruitment and appointment of trustees_ The trustees are the charity’s only members and they comprise the Board. The list of those who served as trustees during the year is shown above. Trustees are appointed by the Board as skill gaps arise or when they identify individuals who express an interest in serving. The Constitution states that a majority of the trustees shall normally live in the Gorbals area. Others may serve as trustees if they are sympathetic with the purposes of the organisation and who bring special skills and experience that will help the Board manage and develop the charity. The maximum number of trustees is 12 and the minimum number 5. The Board meets every 8 - 12 weeks and at other times as required. ## _Trustee induction & training_ The trustees are familiar with the practical work of the charity and are regularly kept informed of developments through regular reports prepared by the Project Manager. Trustees are encouraged to attend information and training sessions relating to the services of the charity and attend any external training which may be appropriate. ## _Risk Management_ The Trustees are responsible for the management of risks (including the safety of children) faced by the organisation and has conducted a review of the major risks to which the organisation is exposed and the systems established to mitigate those risks. The Trustees are satisfied that those systems are adequate for the level of risk. ## _Operational Management_ Day-to-day running of the charity is delegated to project staff. ## **Objectives & Activities** The principal objects of the charity are: - To advance community development by bringing individuals together from a broad social, political or religious background to develop new skills and improve social networks - To advance the arts through the promotion and encouragement of the study, performance and appreciation of musical works though concert, community involvement and education - To provide recreational activities through the provision of community choirs and instrument groups with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the activities are primarily intended ## **Vision, Mission and Values** Our Vision: A resilient, healthy and vibrant Gorbals connecting people through music. Our Mission: Bring people from diverse backgrounds together to: - Build sustainable community and connections - Support improved health and wellbeing - Use creative participation to enhance the cultural life of the Gorbals Our Values - Joy and Connection: A warm welcome and safe space for everyone to have fun, connect to their creative selves and build relationships with others. - Consistent and Responsive: Long-term, sustainable Gorbals-focused music activities to build trusting, reciprocal, creative relationships between practitioners and participants. - Innovative and Flourishing: High-quality creative experiences for everyone to learn new things, gain new experiences and grow with each other. - Accessible and Inclusive: Activity that is physically, economically and intellectually accessible underpinned by a commitment to anti-oppressive practice. - 3 - ## **Givin’ it Laldie** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report (continued)** ## **Achievements & Performance** We brought 271 people from diverse backgrounds in the Gorbals together through 355 group music sessions to improve health and wellbeing and grow a sense of community and belonging. All the sessions were free, held in accessible venues and we provided all the equipment needed to take part. Our experienced music facilitators designed the sessions to be inclusive of all confidence levels and abilities, made sure to pace each session so that no one was left behind and asked for regular feedback to ensure each session was accessible. We helped organise, performed at and supported 18 events in which 72 participants volunteered their time to perform and bring joy to others; 9 people for the very first time. Through this we reached out to another 1,000 audience members to create a sense of community, joy and pride. ## _Partnerships_ We improved our relationship with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow University and Strathclyde University by working with them to provide volunteering or internship opportunities for their students. Our Creative Aging work is delivered in our partners’ buildings. Therefore we work closely with the staff from St Mungos, Loretto Care and NGHA working in local dementia units and sheltered housing who tell residents about our sessions, organise transport, open the community rooms, help us better understand the people we work with and much more. We plan the timing, duration and content of our sessions around what is most useful for them on a week by week basis. In our Youth Music work we were extremely excited to develop a new partnership with Buena Vista Social Orchestra and the Ezra Collective who provided free tickets for our young people to come and see their show and did a meet and greet with the young people. This was the first time many of them had been to a concert in their lives, and they were able to visit some of Glasgow’s most iconic venues including The Barrowlands and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. We also delivered outreach music sessions for the young people in Crossroads Youth and Community Association and Gorbals Youth Cafe to get to know young people better, find out what they are going through and to see what type of music activity they might enjoy moving forward. We continued to develop partnerships with Gorbals based organisations such as New Gorbals Housing Association, Giggle and Grow, Friends of Southern Necropolis, Coop Community Team, Citizens Theatre, Crossroads Youth and Community Association and Gorbals Youth Cafe to deliver workshops, performances and community events. We have also continued our strategic partnerships by taking part in the Gorbals Third Sector Forum, Thriving Breakfast and Gorbals Fair Meetings. ## _Feedback_ We collected the following feedback through group interviews, participant surveys, practitioner evaluation forms and by capturing casual moments. ## _1) Improved health and wellbeing_ Out of those who took part in our wall sticker evaluation exercise: - 100% of participants reported leaving sessions in a better mood. - 97% agreed that when they sing/play they forget their worries - 93% agreed they think more clearly and make better choices after they sing/play - 97% agreed they feel physically better after they sing/play Participants told us through questionnaires and interviews: - _“I had a treble bypass, and I think singing has really helped me. It helps with my breathing.”_ - _“I've got this pain in my side but I feel like I can forget it when we're all singing together.”_ - _“It’s unbelievable when you come back out feeling great, it actually makes your day you know.”_ - _“It definitely reduces my anxiety because I get completely absorbed in the songs.”_ - 4 - ## **Givin’ it Laldie** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report (continued)** ## **Achievements & Performance (continued)** ## _2) Increased understanding, community and connections between people_ - 100% said they know more and different people because they come to our sessions. - 100% said they value the social connections they have here. - 100% agreed they have a supportive network of people here. - 100% that coming to our sessions is an important part of their weekly routine. - 97% agreed that performing with Givin’ it Laldie means they go to events and places they might not go to otherwise. ## Participants told us through questionnaires and interviews: _“Without all of us together we’re nothing. There’s that person can sing and the other person can sing, but when we get together it’s just different and we sound brilliant.”_ _“I wish it could go to every community. I’d be heartbroken if this place closed.”_ _“I have made new friends that have been supportive over the years with some ups and downs I’ve had.”_ _“I'm just made up there's a place for me. I tried going to another choir in the town and it was all highfalutin and they were using sheet music. It just wasn't for me, but Kirstie makes sure everyone knows how to join in here. It's so reassuring.”_ _“The choir means so much to us all. Especially to lonely people who only have the choir and to see their confidence build up each week is wonderful.”_ ## _3) Enhanced the cultural life of the Gorbals_ Out of those who took part in our wall sticker evaluation exercise: - 100% agreed that making music in a group is rewarding to them - 97% agreed that performing with Givin’ it Laldie means they go to events and places they might not go to otherwise. Participants told us that volunteering and performing gave them a real boost in confidence, energy and enthusiasm. They enjoy the purpose it gives them and helps them manage difficult emotions such as nerves and worry. Out of those who took part in our wall sticker evaluation exercise 93% stated ‘I would like to perform more’. ## Participants told us: _“I really enjoy performing as part of the group (not on my own!). Always enjoy gigs & wish we had more.”_ _“I have had a few performances leading up to Christmas both outside and inside and I was buzzing each time. There is a sense of achievement no matter how small. I love it !”_ _“Making each other feel more comfortable in the space, and when we were backstage. A lot of “it’s gonna be great, you”re gonna do fine” and then when you’re performing it’s not that bad and you do well.”_ _“Going on stage in front of all of those people. It’s scary going in front of people. I just had to do it though, because I’d practiced all that time, so why would I waste it?”_ _“I did “the young rock musician” for drums in school, and the only reason I was able to do that was because I was able to practice here. So being able to practice here made it so I was confident enough to go. I didn’t place but it was still cool to take part, I was up against people doing grade 8 pieces.”_ - 5 - Givin, it Laldie Trustees" Annual Report (continued) Financial Review Detalls of receipts and payments during the yew we set out on page 8. Total receipts amounted to £197,792, mostly consisting of grant income from a variety of sources, as listed in Note 3. There were net receipts of £9,152 (2024." net reGeipts of £44,448), representing net receipts of £11.809 in unrestricted funds and net payments of £2,657 in restricted funds. Grant income is set out in Note 3tothe accounts on page 11. Funding was roceived from varKius charitable trusts as listed in that note. Resernes Policy The Trustees regularly review the level of unrestricted reserves in the general fund by considering the risks associated with each income stream, the attaching expendrture, capital commitments and the r￿going and changing f nancial environment. Balances carried fopward consist crf £86.959, of which £73.959 is in unrestricted fun¢Js and represents the charity's free reseNes. The tiuslees have examin8J the charity's requirements for reserves in light of the rnain risks to the organisation. They have established a ￿lIcY whereby the unrestTlCted funds not committed should be approximately 3 months of the nomial annual expenditure. Budgeted experndrtU￿ for 2025-26 is £222.946 and therefore the target is £55,736 in free reserves. These reserves are needed to meat the working ¢apitel requirements of the charity and the Trustees are confident that at this level they would be ablg to continue the current activities of the charity in the event of a signrficant drop in funding The free reserves in these account$ stsnd ai £73.959. A portion of the reserves held in excess of the target level will ￿ applied to costs in 2025-26. Tru8te08' Re8pon8ibilitlo8 The charty trustees are responsble fcf preparng a trustees, annual report and fin*cial sL2tements in accordance with applicab￿ law and United lfjngdom Account'ng StaThJards (Uniled Kingdom Generalty Accepted Accounting Practice). The trustees are responsibbe for keeping proper Wiunting records thal discb)se wrth reasonable accuru at any time the financial ￿SrtIo￿ of the charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for tha preventicn and detection of fraud and other irregularib'es This report has tsen prepared in accordance wlth fv£countiTrJ and Reportsng by Charities.. Slatement of Reccfflmended Practice applicable to charities preparifVJ ther accounts in xcordance with Ihe Financial Reporting Stsndard applicAble in the UK and RepublK of Ireland publish&J in October 2019. Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalF by: Slgn•d.' Date: Namo: Truslee Report of the Indopandent Examiner To the Trustoès of Givin, it Laldie I report on the accounts of Givin. it Laldie for the year endgd 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 8 to 11. Respectlve responsibilities of directors (trustees) and examiner The ¢harity'3 trustees are reSp￿Sible for the preparation of the accwnls in accordance viith the terms of the Charities and Trustee InVeStm￿t (Scotland) Act 2005 (the 2005 Act) and the Charrties Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 20C6, as arnended. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirernent of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the Accajnts Rogulations doe$ not appty. It is my responsibility lo examine the accounts as required under secticfi 44(1) Ic) of the 2005 Act and to state whether particular mattets have corne to my attention. Basls of independent examinerfs statement My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulation8 2006. An examination includes a revew of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusu21 items or disclosures in Ihe accounts, and seeks explanations frorn trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do nol express an audrt opinion on the view gwen by the accounts. Independent examiners staternent In the course of my examination, nc matter has come to my attention.. 1. which gives me reasonable cause to telieve that in any material respect the ￿qUirernents. lo keep accounb'ng records in accordance with SectK)n 44(11 (8) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. and 10 prepare accounts which accord with the xcounting records and comply wrth RegulatK)n 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have nol been rnet. or 2. to which, in rny opinion, attention should be dra%sn in order lo enable a proper understandng of the accounts to be reached. Date: i la)>F Member of the Institute of Gnartered Accountants of Scotland ## **Givin' it Laldie Receipts & Payments Account for the year ended 31 March 2025** |**Receipts**
**Note**
Grants & donations
**3**
Charitable activities - fee income
**_Total Receipts_**
**Payments**
_Payments relating to charitable activities:_
Staff costs
Sessional staff
Staff travel
Training
Music printing & purchase
Programme costs
Volunteer expenses
Occupancy costs
Payroll fees
_Governance and administrative costs:_
Accountancy
Legal & professional fees
Office running costs
**_Total Payments_**
Net receipts / (payments) in year
Surplus / (deficit) for the year
Balance brought forward
Balance carried forward|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
135,478

3,444
138,922

90,043
11,007
379
2,438
1,500
1,789
64
9,478
1,132
4,350
-
4,933
127,113

11,809
11,809
62,150
73,959|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
58,870
-
58,870
46,064
9,587
144
1,290
1,042
1,173
40
1,000
-
366
-
821
61,527
(2,657)
(2,657)
15,657
13,000|**Total Funds**
**2025**
**£**
**194,348**
**3,444**
**197,792**
**136,107**
**20,594**
**523**
**3,728**
**2,542**
**2,962**
**104**
**10,478**
**1,132**
**4,716**
**-**
**5,754**
**188,640**
**9,152**
**9,152**
**77,807**
**86,959**|**Total Funds**
**2024**
**£**
247,327

1,200

248,527

141,924

24,537

769

4,562

5,914

3,348

278

10,460

1,120

2,754

2,400

6,013

204,079

44,448

44,448

33,359

77,807| |---|---|---|---|---| - 8 - Givin. it Laldie Statement of Balances as at 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds 2025 2024 Cash funds Opening bank & cash balan Surplus / (deficit) for the year Closing bank & cash balances Note 62,150 11,809 73,959 15,657 2,657 13,000 77,807 9,152 86,959 33.359 44.448 77,807 Other assets Tangible fixed assets at estimate of net bwk value Fund General 1.189 700 Accrued Income and prepaid expenditure General 1,495 17,533 Llabllltles Ac(xued expenditure Fund General 320 300 Total liabilities 320 300 Approved by the trustees and SIg￿d on thèir behalf.. Name: Trustee ## **Givin' it Laldie Year Ended 31 March 2025 Notes to the Accounts** ## **1. Accounting Policies** _Basis of Accounting_ These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). _Nature and purpose of funds_ Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. The trustees maintain a single unrestricted fund for the day-to-day running of the charity. Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes. ## **2. Movements in funds** |**Unrestricted Funds**
General fund
**Restricted Funds**
Scottish Power Foundation
Creative Scotland
Impact Funding Partners
Awards for All
Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust
Mary Janet King Trust
GCVS Health & Wellbeing
**_Total restricted funds_**
**Total funds**|**Balance at**
**1.4.24**
**£**
62,150
6,667
8,990
-
-
-
-
-
15,657
**77,807**|**Receipts**
**£**
138,922
-
6,000
24,070
10,000
3,300
5,000
10,500
58,870
**197,792**|**Payments**
**£**
(127,113)
(6,667)
(14,990)
(24,070)
(10,000)
(3,300)
(2,500)
-
(61,527)
**(188,640)**|**Transfers**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**-**|**Balance at**
**31.3.25**
**£**
**73,959**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**2,500**
**10,500**
**13,000**
**86,959**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| _Notes on next page._ - 10 - ## **Givin' it Laldie Notes to the Accounts (continued)** ## **2. Movements in funds (continued)** ## **Notes on funds** The _Scottish Power Foundation_ awarded a grant for the _Creative Aging in the Gorbals_ project. The balance carried forward will be spent in the subsequent financial year. _Creative Scotland_ awarded a grant for the _Tune Room_ project. The balance carried forward will be spent in the subsequent financial year. _Impact Funding Partners_ awarded a 2-year grant from the Wellbeing in Glasgow for Longer fund, for Adult Music and Creative Aging streams of work. The amount received during the year was spent in full. _Awards for All_ awarded a grant for the _Gorbals Sings_ project. The fund was spent in full during the year. _Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust_ provided a grant towards the costs of the Youth Music programme. The grant was spent in full during the year. _The Mary Janet King Trust_ awarded a grant for the _Tune Room_ project. The balance carried forward will be spent in the subsequent financial year. _GCVS provided a Health & Wellbeing grant_ for the G5 Community Chords project, delivering group guitar lessons to enable participants to improve their mental health and build connections, confidence and resilience. The grant will be spent in the subsequent financial year. |**3.**
**Grants & donations**
_Grants received_
Glasgow City Council Glasgow Communities Fund
People's Postcode Lottery
Impact Funding Partners_for adult music sessions_
Robertson Trust
GCVS Health & Wellbeing Fund_for Guitar Lessons_
Awards for All_for Gorbals Sings!_
Creative Scotland_for Tune Room_
Mary Janet King Trust_for Tune Room_
William Syson Foundation
Allied Vehicles_for Youth Music_
Endrick Trust
Scottish Power Foundation
Garfield Weston
_Donations_
General donations including gift aid|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
88,296
25,000
-
11,000
-
-
-
-
4,000
-
3,000
-
-
4,182
135,478|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
-
-
24,070
-
10,500
10,000
6,000
5,000
-
3,300
-
-
-
-
58,870|**Total Funds **
**2025**
**£**
**88,296**
**25,000**
**24,070**
**11,000**
**10,500**
**10,000**
**6,000**
**5,000**
**4,000**
**3,300**
**3,000**
**-**
**-**
**4,182**
**194,348**|**Total Funds**
**2024**
**£**
102,464
-
23,897
-
-
-
24,000
-
-
-
-
71,999
15,000
9,967
247,327| |---|---|---|---|---| ## **4. Trustee Remuneration and Expenses** No remuneration or expenses were paid to any trustees or related parties during the current or previous year. - 11 -