CHARITY NUMBER: SC046060 I AM ME SCOTLAND SCIO ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 h(ARCH 2025 Azets Audit Services Chartered Accountant Titanium I King's Inch Place Renft¢w PA4 8WF
I AM ME SCOTLAND SCIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL'REPORT The Trustees present their annual report with the financial statements of the Trnst for the year ended 31 March 2025. REFERENCE AND ADMIIYISTRATIVE INFORlklATION Charity Nam¢: l Am Me Scotland SCIO Charity Number: SC046060 Principal Address: Trustees: Independent Examiner: Lets It ervices Chartered Accounlant Titanium I King's Inch Plac¢ Renfrew PA4 8WF Bankers: Bank of Scotland PO BOX 17235 Edinburgh EHII IYH
I AM ME SCOTLAND SCIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT CONSTITUTION The Charity is a Scottish Charitable Incory)orated Organisation (SCIO). It was registered in its legal fonn on 19th October, 201 S. The Charity was previously an unincorporated association. The assets of the unincorporated association were transferred to the SCIO on 19th October, 2015. AppoiiyfllENTs OF TRUSTÈES The Board of Trustees norn]ally meet four tirnes a year. Trustees are elected by a majority Vote at the Board meetings. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Charitable Purposes The Charity's purposes are to promote equality and diversity by: .Raising awareness of disability related harassment and abuse (such &$ hate crime). Encourdging p¢ople to report such incidents. Working with partners to create safer and stronger communities for people who are elderly, disabled andlor vulnerable. and Working wilh young people, disabl¢d people and partners to promote equality and diversity. Main Objeclives The Charity aims to chang¢ attitudes and b¢haviours so that disabled and vulnerable people in Scoiland feel safe in their communities. To do this they will lead a national mov¢ment for CHANGE C - Create a new disability initiative that helps people to feel connected with their communities. H - I larness strong partncrship working to facilitate changes in attitud¢s and behaviours. A- AdvÉallLe socicty's awareness of Disability FIate Crimc, N - Network with individuals and groups who have lived and living experiencc. G - Galvanise communities to work collaboratively to aim for a Scotland wher¢ everyone can feel safe. E - Educate and empower a generation of young people to challenge prejudice based behaviour. Pagc I
I AM ME SCOTLAND SCIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Main Achievements 2024-2025 During the period the charity. which has received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, has continued to work with children, young people and people with lived and living experience to develop a range of innovative, exciting and accessible resources. The online platfomi is available FREE for all schools and Police partners in Scotland and is available fron] ianimescotlandeducation.org.uk. There are currently over 2900 tcachers and Police Officers using the platfomi to deliver educational inputs. Resources include, disabilily awareness, hate crime, alcohol & Substance, UNCRC, Vaping and much more. In 2024-2025, the team have worked with partners, young people and pcople with lived and living cxpcrience to create the folloiving resoiirces.. 'YOU ARE tNOT ALONE, An Exploitation ResoLirce developed with young people and people with lived and Living experience è4ioid%? This resource was developed in partnership with Polmont YOI and Police Scotland. Young males and adult females from Polmont co-developed the initiativ¢, supported by young pcople from St Mary's Kenrnure, Good Shepherd and Renfrewshire Children and Young People's Team. The aim of the resource is to raise aWanesS of, and help tackle exploitation, The package has been developed for non-mainstream schools, but will be available free. There are 3 main lessons. Which cover gangs, sexual exploitation and radicalisation. There are 7 new short films, haqecl Dn life eKperienLe, as well as a number ol" information videos and interactivc content, Page 2
In addition to the 'You Are Not Alone, resource, the team have also developed the following: Autism Awareness- Primary School Developed autism awareness lesson will be available t.or primary school use in the new tenn. Th¢ lesson will raise awareness of what Autism is, how it can impact on a person and what we can all do to ensure that someone who has autism is valued P4nd respected within their school and wider community. WeJc¢mto thtlAmMeS£oti•ftd Autl%n Awartness Lesson Vape Awareness Resources Smoking & Vaping L•&on {P7-S2). INTERACTIVE LESSON Developed in parti)ersliip with Police Scqtland, the.vape awar'eness resource 15 available from P7 to S2 and is included iii tlie Substance Awarene55 Programme. The lessori is available In two parts and covers topics such as the law, the history of cigai"ettes aiid vape5, the health and envii"onmental haiTn5 and links to quizze3 and sUPPQrt organi5ations. Smoking & Vaping L•sson l. Developed in partnership with Police SiuLland, Lesson l is a presenlatiuii is can i4150 be dowfiloaded. The kssoii discu5des tobacco and vape product5, the law, similarities and differences, known health implicat10115, product contentra and associated harm, what is adaiction, and ways to say no and help avadable. To delivpr the most r.urrent content. it is recommended to re-download the lessons before each delwer as all resources are reviewe¢ yearly. TO* Smoking & Vaping Lasson 2. Developed in partnership with Police Scotland, Lesson I Is a presentation is can also be downloaded. Tlie discusses the powei" of mai-ketingi what coiistilutes a legal vape product, illegal vape products, nicotine free vapes (safer?), disposable vape bai), battery fil-es and environmental impact. To deliver the most current content, it Is reco•nmended to re-download the lessor)s before each deliva- as all resources are reviewpd yearly. Ni¢otin• Pouch•s. Developed in partnershlp with Police Scotlaiid, this lesson talks aboul dlffei'ence nicotine products, including nicotine POLKhes. The lesson al covers haiid rolling tobacco, cigatsi pipes, oral tobacco, heated tobacco, and drugs in vape producis. Nicotin• Awar•n•ss. Developed in partnership with Scottish Borders NHS, this lesson come5 in 7 parts, and covers from $3 to S6. The lesson interactive, engaqing and has various learninq styles including video. research tasks and videos. The le550n includes the dangers of nicotine products, understandiiig vaping truths and nileInf0m)atlOn, marketing and media, exploring the costs, how to get support, and be the change. S?.S My Police on Patrol MY POLIC ON PATROL Written My Police on Patrol has been devclopgLI inlv an iiiteraLtii'e online book, animation and Icsson. all available from th¢ l Arn Me Scotland platforni. This book fornis part of a set of three books: My Police, My Police, My Community and My Police on Patrol. Page 3
Keep Safe tn addition to the development of the new online resources. the Charity has also worked with Police Scotland to finalise the exit strategy for the Keep Safe initiativ¢. During the l O years the initiative was operational there was: Over l 000 Keep Saf¢ places registered on the network. 4,448 staff trained on hate crime and reporting. 40,000 Keep Safe cards distributed. 1.353 ambassadors Irained and 588 Police Officers trained. Di.gability Friendly Disability Friendly is a brand new initiative that is being deveIoped with disability group5 and disabled people across Scotland. The aim of the initiative will be to help disabled and llnerable people to feel valued and support¢d within their cornmunities. Due to pilot in 2025, it is likely the initiative will be available across Scotland from early 2026. Tralnlng Avallable AGE AUTISM DYSLEXIA LIMB LOSS FACIAL, ,DIFFERENCE' DOWN'S SYNDROME ARING EPILEPSY Is SPINAL INJURIES alLITY; Finally, the Charity has won the ROCCO 2024 community award in recognition of'the outstanding education work to raise awareness of exploitation. The charity has now won an amazing total of 22 awards. including the Queen's Award. ¥Tr¥ lrthY The QueensAward for Voluntary Service Page 4
I AM SCOTLAND SCIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED) FINANCIAL REVIEW During the period the Charity received gross funds of £52, l27 (2024 - £114,313) and expended £114,590 (2024 - £84.550) which resulted in a deficit at 31 March 2025 of £61463 (2024 - £29,763 sUlUs) Reserves Policy The Trustees, policy is to retain thrcc months, worth of nornial running costs in order to meet comm itments and unexpected expenditure. Three months expenditure stand5 at £28,638 and reserves are £175.686. Included in thc reserves £ I74,000 has been allocated to cover staff salary costs. Donated Facililies and Seniices The Charity receives the donated services of two members of staff at Renfrewshire Council. The Charity has a strong partnership with Police Scotland, Renfrewshire Council and the Crown Office and Procuralor Fis&al Service (COPFS). The Cbarity has received donations and goodwill from many organisations, The Board of Trustees would like to note particular thanks and appreciate to: Renfrewshlre Council staff posts office space, re50ur¢¢s and support. Police Scotland for the stydff time allocated to support Keep Safe COPFS for thc staff timc allocydted for the Support of Keep Safe. Arnold Clark for sponsoring the eharity activities for 2022-2024 And the following for their grant funding and donations, enabling us to do the work we do: Rio Stakis Foundation National Lottery Awards for All Arnold Clark Page 5
I AM ME SCOTLAND SCIO TRUSTEES ANIYUAL REPORT (CONTIIYUED) PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS The Charity has continued to be awarded recognition for the outstanding. innovative and inclusive approaches to education and prevention. This is testsment to the opportunity to work directly with communities whilst having the flexibility and ability to adapt to, an(L respond to new challenges. The new Strategic Plan for 2025-2028 will detail planned activities, including the aim to increase the profile of the charity, highlighting the value as a contributor to national conversation and pol icy. Other strategic priorities include the commitment.to: Build on the excellent health and wellbeing educational platform, focussing on prevention and carly intervention (harm rcduction)., Further develop the online education resource platforni and extend its use nationally. Continue to work with children, young people and people who have lived and living experience to creale more exciting, inclusive and interactive materials. Seek collaborations with national organisations to influence change and tackle issues which impact on disabled and vulnerable people across Scotland. Continue to work with public, private and third sector organisations and communities to encourage safe supportive environments for disabled and vulnerable people. Develop new and innovative ways to raise awareness of disability related harassment and abuse, emphasising the effects that incidents can have on individuals and the wider community. Continue to work with Police Scotland, COPFS and other partners to seek improved legislative protection for victims of disability hate crime. Work with communities, partners and organisations to raise awareness of the various reporting methods and encourage the establishment of accurate recording methods for disability related hardssment and abuse. Seek sponsorship for the Education platfom]. Page 6
I AM ME SCOTLAND SCIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT IUSK REVIEW The Trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the Trust is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate these risks. tees on Date: 15 June 2025 Page 7
I AM ME SCOTLAND SCIO INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES L report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages I I to 14. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES & EXAMllYER The charity's trtee5 are respotLsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the temis of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scolland) Act 2005 and ihe Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity tnistees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(IMd) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts &s required under section 44 {1)(c) of the Act and to state whether particular mallers have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERYS STATEMENT My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation I l of the CEiarities 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 niatters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence ihat would be required in an audiL and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERJS STATEMENT In the Course of my examination, no matter has corne to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any rnateriaj respect the requirements: To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. and To Ppare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 A¢¢ounts Regulations have not been met, or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a ptoper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ner Azets Audit Services Chartered Accountant Titanium I King's Inch Place Renfrew PA4 8WF 15 June 2025 Page 8
I AM ME SCOTLAND SCIO STATEME OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Total funds 2024 Unrcstricted Restricied funds funds Receiptg Donations 10.960 6,000 16,960 Fundraising ,449 449 94 Cost contribution 1,238 23.245 24.483 9.054 Grants 10.235 10,235 47,820 Sponsorship 50,000 Other income Total r¢¢eipts 12,647 39,480 52,127 114.3.13 Payments Cost of charitable tiVitIeS 66,018 48,572 114,'590 84,550 Payments relating to asset movements Purchase of fixed &8sets Total payments 66,018 48,572 114,5 84,550 Surplus l (Deficit) for thc year before transfers TTansfer between (53,371) (9.092) (62.463) 29,763 SU1v$ l (Deficit) for the year 53,371 (9,092) (62.463) 29.763 The notes on pages 1.1 and 12 forni part of these accounts Page 9
I AM ME SCOTLAND SCIO STATEMENT OF BALANCES AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund5 Reeonciliation otsning cash at bank and in hand 246.399 (8,250) 238,149 208,386 Surplus l (Deficit) for the year (53,371) (9.092) (62.463) 29.763 Closing cash at bank and in hand l93,028 (17.342) 175,686 238.149 Bank And c&sh BolInc. Bank current account l75,516 237,939 Cash in hand 170 210 175.686 208,386 Llabllltles (unrestrleted funds) Independent examiner's fee 700 700 Other asstts Electric car (purchased March 2023} 4,296 7,009 11.305 13,073 Cinebus Equipment 58 60 180 4,354 7,011 11,365 15,253 The financial ststements were approved and signed on behalf of the Trnstees on 15 June 2025 The notes on pages I l and 12 form part of th¢ accounts. Page 10
I AM ME SCOTLAND SCIO NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Basls of Accounting These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts & Payrnents basis in accordance with the Charities and TrSlee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accoiints (Scotland) RegulatiorLS 2006 (as amended). Nature and Purpose of Funds Unrestricted fijnds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. Designated funds are part of the Charity's unrestricted funds that the Charity Trustees have decided to designate, or earnark, for a particular purpose. Restricted fund5 rnay only be used for a spe¢ific puOSe. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific PLJrposes. Relvdted Party TraDsaction8 None of the Trustees were remunerated and did not receive any reimbursement for expenses during the period. Donatlons 2025 Total fund5 2024 Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Rco Stski5 Foundation Just Givins Paypal Donations Police Scotland Renfrewshire Arnold Clark Other Donations including Tin Donalions Tesco Groundwork Ladies40PIus 5,000 5,(y)O 757 5.000 327 109 757 1.000 1,000 10,000 194 10,0 163 ,000 301 250 100 50 lion 10,960 6,000 16,960 7,300 Page 11
I AM ME SCOTLAND SCIO NOTKS TO THE ACCOUNTS Sponsorship 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Unrestricted funds ReSl¢ted ds Amold Clark 50,000 50,000 Cost of Charilable Actlvitles 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Unrestrithd fimds Restricted fiulds Production of charitabl¢ r¢source5 Event costs Staff costs Marketin8 aThl website Travel Sundry Postages, stationery & printins Professional fees Comput¢r expenditure 239 239 3,825 57,562 2.714 200 991 89 48,272 698 216 2,691 56,198 394 122 936 1.825 18,842 3,326 2,101 57,562 538 85 581 2,176 115 410 89 43.418 263 4.854 435 66,018 48.572 114,590 84,550 Transfers Betsveen Funds There.were no transfers in the year. Page 12