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
Ma￿h 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 In￿teeS 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