REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 045583
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FOR
CHRIS'S HOUSE
William Duncan (UK) Limited Chartered Accountants 4d Auchingramont Road Hamilton ML3 6JT
CHRIS'S HOUSE
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 to 11 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 |
CHRIS'S HOUSE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Chris's House stands for 'Centre of Help, Response and Intervention Surrounding Suicide'. The primary objective of Chris's House is to provide support and assistance to individuals who experience suicidal thoughts and feelings. We provide crisis interventions immediately by operating 24 hours a day for those in need.Thereafter, a tailored programme is offered to promote good health, both mental and physical. We achieve this by utilising psychological and mindfulness interventions by trained staff and volunteers in a safe place.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities
The year ended 31 March 2025 has seen us grow as an organisation. We have continued to provide a high level of support to guests and our team continued to be fully dedicated to delivering our service to those most vulnerable and in need in Scotland. We have also continued supporting business in central Scotland delivering Mental Wellness in the workplace.
Our 2 main annual fundraisers were a huge success this year. We welcomed back almost 1,400 people to our annual Walk of Hope and had a sell-out ball with 500 people attending, helping to secure new corporate supporters on the night.
We continued to provide a wide range of provisions for guests, which included, but is not limited to: - Counselling
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Reiki
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Havening
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Meditation
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Peer2Peer
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Art Therapy Group
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Women's Group
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Men's Group
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Men's Lifestyle Group
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Loss Surrounding Suicide (LSS)
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) -
Ask Tell Save a Life: 8 Telephone Training: 4 Introduction to CH: 10 SafeTALK: 17 ASIST: 1 Self Harm Training: 1 Mental Health First Aid: 12 Naloxone: 2
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CHRIS'S HOUSE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Achievements
To date the charity has provided support to more than 10,000 guests. We continue to meet the needs of our guests.
"I'm Writing to express my sincere appreciation for the support I have received in Chris's House. The impact Chris's House has had on so lives including mine is profound. Through your efforts I have found support healing and a reminder that I am not alone. Thank you for providing this safe space where I have felt heard support and understood".
"There are no words on this earth that could thank you for what you have given me this past year. You opened your arms to me, you trusted me and you guided me, you supported me but most of all you looked after me. Chris's House has left a stamp on my heart which will stay with me forever. "
We continued to be recognised and supported by our existing pool of main donors, some of which include Les Hutchinson, Frontline Construction, Miller Fabrications We are eternally thankful for their ongoing support.
Our ambassadors continued to promote our organisation, and we are supported by MMA Fighter. We continued to work closely with local organisations to provide alternative support to our guests in relation to fitness by utilising the services offered by Rivals Gym.
MMA
Chris's House continued to see an increase in guests using their services. To date the organisation has provided approximately 10,000 guests with the use of our services and most guests attended more than one session.
On behalf of the charity, we would like to thank all our supporters who gave so generously this year and our volunteers and staff who show such dedication to supporting the overall aim of Chris's House. We have had another successful year, and we hope to continue to build on this in 2025.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The attached Statement of Financial Position shows the income and expenditure for the year generated by the group's activities. Income of £389,263 was made up of donations from members of the public and local businesses and fundraising events.
Expenditure from the restricted fund amounted to £xxxx.
Unrestricted expenditure for the year totalled £321,589 which was primarily used for running costs and the refurbishment of premises, publicity and promotion sundries (this included provisions for the office which includes food, toiletries and other items which we have on hand for any guest who arrives and is in crisis). This resulted in net income of £67,674 for the year.
Reserves policy
Any funds we have will be used for ongoing running costs.
FUTURE PLANS
Over the next 12 months we will continue to grow Chris's House our main focus in the following year will be to secure premises in the Glasgow area and the hope of expanding our service to a live in service.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
Chris's House is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, governed by its constitution.
Organisational structure
The business of the charity is directed by a board of trustees comprising between no less than 4, or more than 12 members, appointed by the members at the annual general meeting to serve for one year, all being eligible for re-election.
A chairperson, secretary and treasurer are appointed by the board of trustees; office bearers can serve for a year and are eligible to be re-elected.
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CHRIS'S HOUSE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 045583
Principal address
2-4 Belhaven Road Wishaw ML2 7NZ
Trustees
Independent Examiner
William Duncan (UK) Limited Chartered Accountants 4d Auchingramont Road Hamilton ML3 6JT
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 7 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHRIS'S HOUSE
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages five to eleven.
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 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity's trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)(a) to (c) 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 the independent examiner's report
My examination was 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 seeking explanations from you as 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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(1) 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 Accounts Regulations; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts 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.
William Duncan (UK) Limited Chartered Accountants 4d Auchingramont Road Hamilton ML3 6JT
7 October 2025
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CHRIS'S HOUSE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Charitable activities Charitable Other trading activities 3 Total EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted fund £ 139,453 1,483 248,327 389,263 307,969 81,294 1,064,837 1,146,131 |
Restricted fund £ - - - - 13,620 (13,620) 79,121 65,501 |
31.3.25 Total funds £ 139,453 1,483 248,327 389,263 321,589 67,674 1,143,958 1,211,632 |
31.3.24 Total funds £ 65,450 - 224,845 290,295 278,811 11,484 1,132,474 1,143,958 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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CHRIS'S HOUSE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 6 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 7 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 8 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 9 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted fund £ 455,166 960 698,163 699,123 (8,158) 690,965 1,146,131 1,146,131 |
Restricted fund £ - - 65,501 65,501 - 65,501 65,501 65,501 |
31.3.25 Total funds £ 455,166 960 763,664 764,624 (8,158) 756,466 1,211,632 1,211,632 1,146,131 65,501 1,211,632 |
31.3.24 Total funds £ 470,986 - 690,948 690,948 (17,976) 672,972 1,143,958 1,143,958 1,064,837 79,121 1,143,958 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 7 October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CHRIS'S HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. STATUTORY INFORMATION
Chris's House is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), registered charity number SC045583.
The charity's registered number and registered office address can be found in the report of the trustees.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Freehold property - 2% on cost Motor vehicles - 25% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Financial instruments
Basic financial instruments are recognised as follows:
(i) Debtors
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CHRIS'S HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Financial instruments
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method less any impairment.
(ii) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and in hand.
Cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts, which are included as current borrowings in liabilities on the statement of financial position.
(iii) Creditors
Short term trade creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Provisions for liabilities
The company recognises a provision for annual leave accrued by employees as a result of services rendered in the current period, and which employees are entitled to carry forward and use within the next 12 months. The provision is measured at the salary cost payable for the period of absence.
3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| Fundraising income 4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Trustees' salaries |
31.3.25 £ 248,327 31.3.25 £ 50,892 |
31.3.24 £ 224,845 31.3.24 £ 49,172 |
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Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
5. AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
The average number of employees was 5.
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CHRIS'S HOUSE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Freehold Motor property vehicles £ £ COST At 1 April 2024 500,899 27,090 Additions - - At 31 March 2025 500,899 27,090 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2024 36,684 20,319 Charge for year 10,018 6,771 At 31 March 2025 46,702 27,090 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 454,197 - At 31 March 2024 464,215 6,771 7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other debtors 8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Taxation and social security Other creditors 9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS At 1.4.24 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 1,064,837 Restricted funds Restricted 79,121 TOTAL FUNDS 1,143,958 |
Office equipment £ - 1,034 1,034 - 65 65 969 - 31.3.25 £ 960 31.3.25 £ - 4,469 3,689 8,158 Net movement in funds £ 81,294 (13,620) 67,674 |
Totals £ 527,989 1,034 529,023 57,003 16,854 73,857 455,166 470,986 31.3.24 £ - 31.3.24 £ 150 16,386 1,440 17,976 At 31.3.25 £ 1,146,131 65,501 1,211,632 |
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CHRIS'S HOUSE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted TOTAL FUNDS Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted TOTAL FUNDS Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are a Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 389,263 - 389,263 At 1.4.23 £ 1,043,813 88,661 1,132,474 s follows: Incoming resources £ 290,295 - 290,295 |
Resources expended £ (307,969) (13,620) (321,589) Net movement in funds £ 21,024 (9,540) 11,484 Resources expended £ (269,271) (9,540) (278,811) |
Movement in funds £ 81,294 (13,620) 67,674 At 31.3.24 £ 1,064,837 79,121 1,143,958 Movement in funds £ 21,024 (9,540) 11,484 |
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CHRIS'S HOUSE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.23 £ 1,043,813 88,661 1,132,474 |
Net movement in funds £ 102,318 (23,160) 79,158 |
At 31.3.25 £ 1,146,131 65,501 1,211,632 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 679,558 - 679,558 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (577,240) 102,318 (23,160) (23,160) (600,400) 79,158 |
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10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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CHRIS'S HOUSE
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations | 139,453 | 65,450 |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Fundraising income | 248,327 | 224,845 |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Other income | 1,483 | - |
| Total incoming resources | 389,263 | 290,295 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Trustees' salaries | 50,892 | 49,172 |
| Wages and national insurance | 89,364 | 51,398 |
| Pensions | 3,145 | 2,551 |
| Rent and Insurance | 6,592 | 10,674 |
| Heat and light | 15,614 | 10,352 |
| Telephone | 3,626 | 4,068 |
| Postage and stationery | 7,574 | 5,652 |
| Caravan and mini bus expenses | 4,914 | 5,904 |
| Sundry expenses | 15,250 | 8,900 |
| Event expenses | 43,133 | 45,494 |
| Training expenses | 1,793 | 850 |
| Repairs and renewals | 19,174 | 34,915 |
| Volunteer expenses | 12,387 | 15,477 |
| Sessional costs | 13,620 | 9,540 |
| Cleaning expenses | 9,963 | 4,609 |
| Freehold property | 10,018 | 11,453 |
| Motor vehicles | 6,771 | 6,773 |
| Office equipment | 65 | - |
| 313,895 | 277,782 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Governance costs | ||
| Accountancy and legal fees | 7,694 | 1,029 |
| Total resources expended | 321,589 | 278,811 |
| Net income | 67,674 | 11,484 |
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