## Glasgow’s No1 Baby & Family Support Service 

## (Charity Number SC047779) 

## Annual Report & Financial Statement 

Year to 31[st] July 2024 

Glasgow’s No1 Baby & Family Support Service (Charity Number SC047779) 

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## **Contents of Annual Report and Financial Statement** 

Trustees’ Report and declaration 

Statement of Receipts and Payments 

Statement of Balances 

Notes to Accounts 

Glasgow’s No1 Baby & Family Support Service 

(Charity Number SC047779) 



## **Financial Review Progress Report:** 

August 2023– Jul2024 

## By 

## : Founder/Service Manager 

Our Charity has experienced significant growth over the past year, expanding our services to provide furniture on a larger scale than ever before. This expansion has enabled us to reach more individuals and families in need, ensuring that they have access to essential household items. In addition to our furniture provision, we have introduced a range of new support services, including mentoring, counselling, and recovery support. These additions reflect our ongoing commitment to holistic care, addressing not only material needs but also emotional and psychological well-being. 

As part of our expansion efforts, we had planned to move to new premises that would better accommodate our increasing operations. Unfortunately, these plans fell through due to severe vandalism, which left the premises damaged beyond repair. Despite this setback, our search for suitable premises continues, as we remain dedicated to securing a space that will allow us to meet the growing demand for our services. 

Our commitment to sustainability and net zero remains a core aspect of our mission. Recycling is carried out on a large scale, with the total value of goods recycled and redistributed to service users now nearing £4 million. This milestone highlights the immense impact of our work, not only in supporting individuals and families but also in reducing waste and promoting environmental responsibility. 

This past Christmas, we provided vital support to 2,035 children, ensuring they each received five toys and a warm jacket. In total, we distributed 2,035 jackets and an incredible 10,175 toys and gifts. This effort was aimed at reaching the most vulnerable children in our city, those at risk of going without during the festive season. Our work ensured that these children felt included, nurtured, and loved, giving them the best Christmas possible. 

We are proud to report that we continue to hold a 5-star rating across all our platforms. This reflects the dedication and hard work of our team and volunteers, as well as the ongoing support of our donors and community members. We remain committed to upholding the highest standards in all that we do, ensuring that those who rely on us receive the best possible support 

Despite challenges, our charity continues to grow, adapt, and strengthen its support for 



those in need. As we move forward, securing new premises remains a priority to accommodate our expansion. With the continued generosity of our supporters and the dedication of our team, we are confident that we will overcome obstacles and further our mission of helping the most vulnerable members of our community. 

Glasgow’s No1 Baby & Family Support Service 

(Charity Number SC047779) 



**Structure, Governance and Management** 

## **Constitution** 

The charity is a Scottish Charitable Organisation (SCIO). It was registered in 2019 in its current legal form on 10th September 2017. The charity was previously an unincorporated association but changed to its legal form of SCIO. The assets of the incorporated association were transferred to SCIO on the 16 of September 2017. It has a single tier structure and as such the trustees are members of the charity. 

## **Appointment of Trustees** 

The board may at any time appoint any person to be a charity trustee by way of resolution passed by a majority vote at a board meeting. Trustees are chosen at the Annual General Meeting which was held in June 2024. There must be a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 7 trustees. 

Glasgow’s No1 Baby and Family Support Service SCIO (Charity Number SC047779) 



## **Objectives and Activities** 

## **Charitable Purposes** 

To Provide relief to families in poverty and in crisis by the storage and distribution of clothing, toys and other household goods that may be needed. To help people in working poverty who may not meet the criteria for other agencies. 

## **Activities** 

We collect donations from the public and redistribute them to people in need with West Central Scotland predominately Glasgow. We have stringent quality control to ensure that all goods given out are in good condition. We help all ages from babies to pensioners. 

We accept self-referrals and professional referrals. Self-referrals are followed by a home visit to assess client's needs. Only essential details are collected, and no details are passed to other organisations. Professional referrals do not require home visits as the professional referrer has carried out necessary checks prior to approaching the charity. 



## **Reserves Policy** 

The Trustees’ policy is to have £2000 in reserve which will meet running costs and cover any unexpected expenditure. This figure will continue to be checked periodically. 

Glasgow’s No1 Baby and Family Support Service SCIO (Charity Number SC047779) 



## **Achievement and Performance** 

## **Notes to the accounting period 31st July 2024** 

- 1) Basis of Accounting These accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulation 2006 (as amended) 

- 2) Nature and purpose of funds Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees following aims of the charity. The Trustees keep 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. Related Party truncations the charity’s insurance policy includes Trustee Indemnity insurance for all its Trustees. No other remuneration was to be paid to the Trustees or connected persons during the year. 

- 3) Depreciation of Assets Depreciation has been calculated on the straight-line basis as follows: 

Motor Vehicle 25% 

Office Equipment 33.33% 

Storage Equipment 33.33% 33.33% 

Glasgow’s No1 Baby and Family Support Service 

SCIO (Charity Number SC047779 



## **Income period ending 31st July 2024** 

|Income|2023/2024|2022/2023|
|---|---|---|
|Restricted Donatons|£37001.95|£50222|
|Unrestricted Donatons|£1514|£2479|
|Personal Donatons|£0|£0|
|Other Refund|£8.50|£0|
|ElectricityRefund|£0|£741|
|Salary|£3269.95|£0|
|Van|£59305|£0|
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|Total|£101099.40|£53441|



Signed Position      Chairperson Date          1/4/25 

Glasgow’s No1 Baby and Family Support Service 

SCIO (Charity Number SC047779 



## **Expenditure period ending 31st July 2024** 

|Expenditure|2023/2024|2022/2023|
|---|---|---|
|Insurance|£1030.86|£962|
|Heat & Light|£9228.76|£8870|
|Security|£403.20|£1169|
|Post,Print,Statonery|£0|£145|
|Telephone & IT|£1099.64|£1628|
|Christmas Appeal|£0|£14187|
|Seasonal Appeal|£0|£4544|
|Service Users Clothing|£9059.20|£0|
|Wages & NI|£44323.00|£32861|
|SundryExpenses|£0|£478|
|Cleaning|£0|£408|
|Entertainment/Volunteer<br>Expenses|£370.70|£2415|
|Canteen|£0|£13|
|Fuel and Van Expenses|£1660.99|£3972|
|Subscriptons|£365.64|£96|
|HMRC/PAYE|£2374.05|£1662|
|Professional Fees|£926.10|£265|
|Purchase of New Vehicle||£56305|
|Grants Wholesale|£2202.20|£0|
|Pension|£1474.20|£0|
|GCC|£175|£0|
|Total|£74693.54|£129980|




Signed 

Position  Chairperson Date   1/4/25 

Glasgow’s No1 Baby and Family Support Service 

SCIO (Charity Number SC047779) 



## **Statement of Balance as of 31 July 2024** 

||Period Ending 31 July 2024|Period Ending 31 July 2023|
|---|---|---|
|Opening Balance for the<br>period|£76617.28|£183155|
|Surplus/Defcit for the<br>period|£24405.86|(£76538)|
|Total|£103023.12|£106618|
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|Bank Accounts|£103023.12|£76618|
||£30000|£30000|
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|Other Assets|||
|Opening Balance|||
|Ofce Equipment|£64|£96|
|Storage Equipment|£0|£0|
|CCTV|£132|£197|
|Racking|£0|£0|
|Laptop|£0|£0|
|Steel Hut|£463|£694|
|Van|£738.75|£985|
|New Electric Van|£42228.75|£56305|
|ClosingBalance|£43626.50|£58277|



Signed Position  Chairperson 

Date 1/4/25 



Glasgow’s No1 Baby and Family Support Service SCIO (Charity Number SC047779) 

## **Trustees Annual Report** 

## **For the period ending 31 July 2024** 

The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the period 31 July 2024 

## **Reference and Administrative information** 

Charity Name Glasgow’s No1 Baby & Family Support Service Charity Number SC047779 Charity Address 261 Forge Street, G21 2AR 

## **Current Trustees** 


Chairperson Secretary Health & Safety Accounts 

## **Declaration** 

The trustees declared that they have approved the Trustees Report Signed on behalf of the Trustees Signed on behalf of the Trustees 

Glasgow’s No1 Baby and Family Support Service 



SCIO (Charity Number SC047779) 


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Glasgow’s No1 Baby and Family Support Service 

SCIO (Charity Number SC047779)