THE ALIVE AND KICKING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YÈAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 SCIO NUMBER: SC048582
THE ALIVE AND KICKING REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES The trnstees present their port together with the financial statements for tlie year ended 31 Mah 2025. Reference and Administrative Details Charity number: SC048582 Principal address Saiacen House 139 Saracen Street GI.ASGOW G22 5AZ Trustees Senior Staff Member AM Robertson- Principal Manager Inde endent F,¥*min ,1ras, Iartcrccl ALLounlants Radleigli House l Golt" Road Clai'kston GLASGOW G76 7HU Bankers Virgiii Money 30 St Vincent Place Glasgow GI 2HL
THE ALIVE AND KICKING REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Objectives and Aims The objects of the charity are to promote the welfare of the elderly and disabled (who do not require any element of personal care) without discrimination of any kind. The main objectives and activities in this period continued to focus specifically on: The provision of accessible services for disabled people who suffer isolation and distress. To increase public awareness of the problems faced by disabled people. The provision of infomiation to elderly and disabled members in relation to accessing mainstream scrvices and social inclusion issues. Achievements and Performance The focus of the charity's work continues to be io reach out to the elderly and disabled by providing social and recreational activities. to combat the societal ills of social isolation and loneliness. Activities also include regular outings, supported holidays and bercavement support. The range of activities within the charity has made it possible for many individuals to develop their interests and talents. The value of this. for people who might oiherwise have little or no social contact. cannot be overstated. Financial Review The charity's principal activities in this year have been supported by a core funding grant froin GCC and from various other supporters. Total receipts in the year amounted to £131,561 (2024: £119,272). Expenditure amounted to £129,561 (2024: £119.543) whicli resulted in a net surplus for the year of £2,000 (2024.. defjcit of £271). Investment Policy All of the charity's funds reqiiire to be spent to maintain its services and activities therefore there were no funds available for long term investment. Reserve5 Policy The charity does not aim to accumulate substantial unrestricted funds but aims to cover its expenditure by income raised from charitable services: donations and other fuiidraising. Future Plans We will continuc wilh the challenge of procuring new premises to establish a new base for our valuable work. We have been assisted by several local organisations who we have worked in partnership with to ensure that our p&st 36 years has not become a legacy. Going forward we believ¢ that we can consolidate our new method of service delivery from several venues across the community and that this is actually increasing our membership, given our localised physical accessibility.
THE ALIVE AND KtCKING REPORT OF THE TRusfEES Structure. Cyovenjance and Management Th¢ fornier Springburn Al ive & Kicking Project Lharity was an cx-urban Programme which was roundcd in ihe Springburn arca of Glasgow in 1988 and obtained recogniscd Scullish Charily (nuinbcr SCO 31756).siatus in June 2001. Thc charity ilicii Lransferred its &%sets aiid activitte8 to this prescnt SCIO entity The Alive and Kicking, on 22 March 2019 and conlinues to Pl'OVTde services to promote the welfarc of the elderly and disabled. Truqttes l Mxna2ement Committee In dLcordance wilh IhL governing document, the board consists of eight memb¢rs of The Alive and Kicking and th¢ PriiiLipal Manager. Board tncmbers receive training in cominittee and project management and mcelings are chaired alternately by a inembeT. AI I new board iiiembers are briefed on its obj¢ctive4 strategic plans, finances and key activities. New and existing board members are encouraged io continue their development in all areas. to assist them in excrci8ing their roles within the charity. The board mcmb¢rs and their families have had no intcrcsts in the charity throughout thc period. Organisation The Irusiees have overall SpOnsibl11ty for ihc direction and adm inistration of the charity. Day lo day operations are managed by the Principal Manager who works closely wilh the trustees and shares responsibiLiiy for all operntional mancrs. Related Parties None of the trustees were paid any remuneration by the charily during the year. Expenses incurrcd by board members in the coiirse of performing their dutics as InteeS have been reimbur8ed by the charity. Risk Management Thc tNst¢es contiiiually examine the major risks which the charity faces and act to ensure that the risks are effcctively monitorcd and thcir impacl m iligaled &% far as possible. Approved by the boa{ of trnstc£s on and signed on tEieir bchaifby :_
TNDF.PEIYDENT EXAIVIINER'S RF.PORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ALIVE AND KICKING I have examined the financial statements of The Alive aiid Kicking for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 8. Respective responsfibilities of (he trustees and examiner The charity's truste¢s arc responsible for tlie preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of tlie Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Chariti¢s Accouiits (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as am¢nd¢d). The trustees consider that the audit requir¢ment of Regulation 10 (I) (d) of the 2006 Accounts R¢giilations does not apply. Tt is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under Section 44 (1) (c) of the Act and to state wh¢ther particular Tnatt¢rs have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's stalement My examination is catTied out in accordance with Regulatioii I l of tlie 2006 Accounts Regulations. An examinatioii includes a revicw of the accounting7 Tecords kcpt by the chariiy and a coniparison of the accounts presented with those records. li also includes coiisideration ol. any unusual iteins or disclosures in tlie accounts aiid seeks explaiiations froin the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the ¢videiicc that would be required irt an audtt. and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the vicw given by the accounts. Independent examiner s statement In the course of my examination, no rnatter has come to my attention which gives me reasoiiabl¢ cause to believe tl)at in any material respectthe requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44 (1) (a) of ilie 2005 Acl ld Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts RegLilations, and to prepa accuuiits which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulatioii 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. have not been met, or 2. to wliich. iii my opinion. attention slioLild be drawn in order to enable a proper understandTng of tlie clCCOUTlts to be reached. O, I lai-d5, CliarteI'ed Aciounlaiits Radlcigh House l Golf Road Clarkston Glasgow G76 7HU 24 February 2026
THE ALIVE AND KICKtNG STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AIYD PAYMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 202S Total Funds 2024 Total Funds Unrestrieted Restricted Funds Fund5 otes Recei GCC core funding grant Other grant awards Smaller donations 109,275 15,500 109.275 105,675 15,500 8,820 3,287 2.122 3,287 Total grants & donations Receipts from charitable activities Bank overdraft facility 3,287 3,499 124.775 128,062 116.617 3,499 2.655 Total receipts 6,786 124,775 131,561 119.272 endilure: Cbaritable activities: Wages & salaries Catering Sessional costs & travel Insurance Heat & light Repairs & maintenance Telephone Accountancy & independent examiner's fees Office costs & training Sundry expenses Repay bank overdraft 97.177 22.701 97,177 22.701 91,353 5,473 12,800 207 455 518 330 2,772 1,200 3,495 913 455 518 330 2.772 1,200 3,495 913 2,590 1,200 4,001 1,919 Total 129561 129,S61 119,543 Net receiptsl(payments) 6.786 (4,786) 2,000 (271) Transfer tol(from) funds Net (deficit) I surplus 2,000 2,000 (271) The accompanying notes forni part of these financial statem¢nts.
TllE ALIVE AND KICKING S'l'A'fLMENT OF BALANCES 31 MARCH 2025 Note 2025 2024 Cash & bank Opening funds Deficit / surplus for year 176 24 1.277 (1,101) Closing funds (unrestrieted) 200 176 Other assets Stock Dcbtors Liabilities Bank overdraft PAYF. & pensions creditor Accrued costs 5,752 31285 2,880 7,728 30,582 2,880 39,917 41.190 Approved by Ihe board oftrustees on and signed on their behalf by'.- "The accompanying notes form part of these financial stat¢Jn¢nts.
THE ALIVE AND KICKING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEIYTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Basis of accounting These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities & TTUStee Investment {Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland} Regulations 2006 {as amended). Nature 2nd 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. Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes. During this year, the charity received grants and donations of £124,775 (2024 - £114,495) which were fully spent. The accounts exclude that the charity collected and fully spent £27.140 (2024 - £22.802) from members on holidays and trips throughout this year. At 31 March 2025 no such members. holiday monies were held by the charity. Donations & legacies income Except for small sundry donation4 all grants and donations received by the charity we awarded to meet specific operating and activities costs. Other grants and awards comprise :. 2025 2024 HFD Charity Sported Foundation The Mccarthy and Stone Charitable Edward Gostling The Wood Foundation Ross & Liddle Age Scotland Impact Funding Hendrie 4,500 2.000 6.000 1,800 2.500 500 2,500 3,020 1,500 Total 15.500 8.820
THE ALIVE AND KICKtNG IYOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charitable 2Ctivities income £3,499 (2024 - £2,655) This includes members fees, meals services and sundry aclivities. Wages and Salaries 2025 2024 Gross wages Employer s national insurance Pension contribution 91,940 2,067 2,420 92,052 2,067 807 Total costs of employmcnt (including sums unpaid) 96,427 94,926 The average number of staff employed throughout the year was 4 (2024: 4). The trustees were not paid for their services during this year. Accountancy and Independent Examiner's fees 2025 2024 Independent examiner's fee 1,200 1.200 Total (iiicluding slims unpaid) 1,200 1.200