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2025-04-30-accounts

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Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees’ Annual Report

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Reference and administration details

Names of all other charity trustees during the period, if any, (for example, those who resigned part way through the financial period)

Dates acted if not for whole year Resigned 01/07/2025

Structure, governance and management Structure, governance and management
Type of governing document Any trusteewe appointwould need to provide the following: -
1, Police background check via Disclosure Scotland, website.
2, Credit history check via Experianweb site
3, Proofof identity, Passport, driving licence
4, Proofof residence, A letter posted top address such as utility bill
Trustee recruitmentand appointment
hand to be able to communicate with those who suffer chronic illness such
as Chronic Kidney disease.
Due to the complex sensitives involved, it is imperative that Trustee
candidates have real life experience via themselves orthrough a loved
one.
Objectives and activities
Charitablepurposes R2L is Scotland’sONLYWalk in Renal Charity Centre and playsa vital part in
Renal patient support service.
Support kidneytransplanted and prospective donors, before and after
transplant operations by providing, mentoring relationships, opportunities for
physical exercise and activities (within their capabilities), counselling, structure
and routine, family advice, general advocacy, health advice and preparedness
forforthcoming life changes.
Promote organ donation awareness as well as Chronic Kidney disease
awareness and life as a renal patient receiving Dialysis treatment
Summary ofthe main activities R2L is Scotland’s onlywalk in Renal Charity centre that provides patient and
in relation tothese objects family supportwhich currently lacks within the NHS.
1, Prioritywas to create charity awareness, thiswe achieved with investing in
pull up banners, posters whichwe pinned onto the renal wards over Central
Scotland and Edinburgh.
2,We did several Media interviews in local and national Newspapers.
3, World transplant surgeon Mrgg agreed tobecome charity
ambassador.
4, Applying for Grants and arranging fundraising activities
6,Supportingpatients

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Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the financial period

Awareness has been the key identifier when it comes to this charity progress, as most realise it is incredibly difficult to make any progress with our Objectives as an unknown small local charity. Through endless campaigning, networking, circulating via social media, visiting various renal hospitals around Scotland and a combination of hard work and dedication, Return To Life has now been recognised by the Scottish NHS and government as a main Renal Support Charity. Through our involvement within the Renal environment and out with we have been fortunate to collaborate with huge network range such as, Universities, NHS Blood and transplant units across Scotland, Media outlets, whereby we offer public talks and presentations regards life on Dialysis, pre transplant and post-transplant to: - 1, NHS Staff 2, NHS Renal Staff 3, NHS Medical students 4, Secondary School pupils 5, University Students 6, Primary Schools for careers Day 7, Local companies surrounding Greater Glasgow 8, Sporting Events we have been part incorporated 9, Regular elite cycling Time Trial Events within the West of Scotland and Newcastle Upon Tyne. 10, Home visits to Renal patients to explain the reality of Life on dialysis and potential transplant. Patient interaction has increased dramatically, this has allowed us to communicate with them as well as family’s friends to explain what it is like to undergo Dialysis, medications, side effects, symptoms they are likely to endure. Furthermore, offer external contacts to other Renal Charities who may be able to offer alternative support. We have been very grateful for the support we received from ALL who donated to us. Special mention has to go to the cycling community and Mackenzies construction, Glasgow. I am pleased to present this Chairman’s Report for Return To Life and to reflect on a year that has been both challenging and deeply meaningful for our charity. Return To Life was established to support people living with chronic kidney disease, those undergoing dialysis, transplant recipients, and their families. Kidney failure is a life-changing condition that affects every aspect of daily living, yet it is still not widely recognised as a serious long-term illness. Many people do not fully understand the realities of dialysis treatment, organ transplantation, or the ongoing physical and emotional impact of renal failure. This lack of awareness continues to be a significant challenge for the renal community. This year, our work has been delivered against a backdrop of serious financial hardship. A lack of available grant funding has had a direct impact on the charity, making it increasingly difficult for small organisations like ours to sustain and develop services. Despite these pressures, Return To Life has remained committed to supporting those most in need, responding practically and compassionately where possible. One example of this has been the purchase of electrical blankets for renal patients. People living with kidney failure often suffer from severe cold sensitivity due to the loss of red blood cells, which can occur even during warmer months. Being constantly cold has serious consequences for comfort, wellbeing, and overall health. Providing these blankets has offered practical relief and demonstrated our commitment to listening to and responding to lived experience. We are incredibly grateful for the continued and unwavering support of the racing cycling community. In particular, I would like to thank the GTR-Return To Life cycling team, whose dedication and commitment have helped raise awareness of our charity at top-level cycling events. Their efforts have played a vital role in increasing the visibility of Return To Life, sharing our message with new audiences, and helping to challenge misconceptions around renal disease. I would also like to sincerely thank our trustees, volunteers, supporters, partners, and funders. Your time, generosity, and belief in our mission enable us to continue our work in difficult circumstances. Most importantly, I want to recognise the strength and resilience of the people living with kidney disease who inspire everything we do. Looking ahead, Return To Life remains focused on raising awareness, strengthening support networks, and advocating for

Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves We have successfully maintained all out going expenditure covering the daily bills, such as telecommunications, internet and travel costs. Although funds are depleting and not always easily to recover in grant funding, 2026 onwards will be a pressure year to get in as much funding as possible. Details of any deficit None To Report Donated facilities and services (if any) Zero

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Other optional information

We would like to thank: -

1,EE for completing our accounts.

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees -ee ee —me — Date | 30/01/2026

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CHARITY COMMISSION | Independent examiner's report on the FOR ENGLAND AND WALES accounts

Section A

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Independent Examiner’s Report
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Report to the trustees ;
Return to Life
On accounts for the year | 30/04/2025 Charity no | SC047494
ended (if any)
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| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended .

Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

| report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent | have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination..

| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Signed: |
Name:
Relevant professional | CIMA — Chartered Institute of Management Accounts.
qualification(s) or body
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Date: | 20/01/2026
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Section B

Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

IER

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Oct 2018

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

No maters of concern to raise in the accounts for the year ending 30/04/2025.

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Oct 2018

IER

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rNC Of OT Receipts and payments accounts
Section A Statement of receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Expendable Permanent Total funds Total funds last
funds endowment endowment . .
funds funds funds current period period
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
A1 Receipts
Legacies |2,622 |aae22] | [208|
3,800 3g00|| 5,000|
GrossIncome tradingfrom investmentsreceipts other than | a ee
land and buildings
Rents from land & buildings | a eee
Gross receipts from other charitable
activities
AT Sub total] 6.422 [sa 6,058
A2 Receipts from asset &
investment sales
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets [|
Proceeds from sale of investments |
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A3 Payments
Expenses for fundraising activities | 485 | | 4854 | 3.033
Payments relating directly to charitable
activities 1,500
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A3Sub total] 6,354| | 6351 | 6,598
A4 Payments relating to asset and
investment movements
Aa Sub total| 286)
Surplus / (deficit) for year
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Section B Statement of balances
shen: Retentiicted Restricted funds Expendableendowment endowmentPermanent Tota) convent Total last period
0 DeteDatail funds flunds funds period
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest to nearest £ to nearest &
Surplus / (deficit) shown on receipts and
payments account mn a (838)
(Agree balances with receipts and payments
@ccount(s))
.Jetalls' Fund to which asset belongs Market valuation Last year
to nearest £ to nearest £
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Total
Details Fund to which asset belongs Cost (if available) Currentavailable) value (if Last year
to nearest£ to nearest £ to nearest£
- = = =
Details Fund to which liability relates Amount due Last year
to nearest £ to nearest £
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Total
Details Fund to whichereliability relates Amountsamara due Last year
to nearest £ to nearest £
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Total
Signed by one or two trustees
on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Datenihof
approval
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Receipts and Prepayments Accounts 2025 xlsx / Statement of balances

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Section C Notes to the Accounts

C1 Nature and purpose of funds (may be stated on analysis of funds worksheets)

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Type of activity or project supported Individualrevatio/ Num aieber of .
C2 Grants The Robertson Trust = 3,800
Total 3.800
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C3a Trustee remuneration If no remuneration was paid during the period to any charity trustee or person connected to a trustee cross this box (otherwise complete section 3b)

Authority under which paid

C3b Trustee remuneration -

details

C4a Trustee expenses

If no expenses were paid to any charity trustee during the period then cross this box (otherwise complete section 4b)

Number of £ trustees

C4b Trustee expenses - details

Transaction Balance Nature . . amount (£) outstanding at of relationship Nature of transaction eriod end (£'

C5 Transactions with trustees and connected persons _ ee Receipts and Prepayments Accounts 2025.xlsx / Notes 1 December 2007