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2025-08-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDING 31 AUGUST 2025

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Contents

Trustees’ Annual Report ............................................ 2 – 14 Independent Examiner’s Report……………………..….15 Receipts & Payments account...................................... 16 Statement of Balances ................................................. 17 Notes to the financial statement …………………………18 - 21

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

The Charity Trustees have pleasure in presenting their annual report together with the financial statements and the independent examiner’s report for the year ended 31 August 2025. This is the seventh report of the charity which was established on 20 August 2018.

Reference and administrative information

Charity name: Cultivating Mindfulness Legal form: Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation Scottish Charity Number: SC048634 Registered office: 3 Heather Wynd, Newton Mearns, Glasgow, G77 6AT Bankers: Clydesdale Bank, 15A The Avenue, Newton Mearns, G77 6AA Independent Examiner: Philip Morrice, FCCA, TC Group, 180 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5SG

Trustees

The following currently serve as trustees of the charity:

Julie Griffin Chief Executive Fiona Craig Treasurer Linda Millar Secretary Gemma Devlin Centre Coordinator

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The Charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). It was registered as a SCIO with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) on 20 August 2018.

Appointment of trustees

Trustees are recruited and appointed in accordance with the terms contained within the charity’s constitution. There must be a minimum of three and a maximum of six trustees. The trustees normally meet quarterly.

Objectives & Activities

The charity was granted charitable status on 20 August 2018 and aims to improve the physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of children, young people and adults through offering the benefits of mindfulness and meditation programmes and activities. We aim to build mindful, kind and compassionate communities that enable our society to thrive.

The charitable purposes are :

The charity delivers these purposes through:

Achievements & Performance

The charity was granted charitable status on 20 August 2018 and aims to improve the physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of children, young people and adults through offering the benefits of mindfulness and meditation programmes and activities. We aim to build mindful, kind and compassionate communities that enable our society to thrive.

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Cultivating Mindfulness aims to offer non-clinical community wellbeing programmes tailored to young people, adults, families and seniors focusing on mental wellbeing education and wellbeing skills development to empower individuals to take charge of their own health and wellbeing and to support those around them.

Due to continued long waiting lists for services, there is a need for accessible, preventive measures and early intervention strategies that can alleviate the burden on formal healthcare settings and offer complimentary alternatives to support and improve public health outcomes.

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1. To advance education through activities and training courses and programmes that provide a beneficial effect on the mental and physical health of the public.

There is evidence that mental health problems in children and young people have risen in recent years. There are many factors that are negatively impacting adult and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Mindfulness has demonstrated that it can be an effective early and preventative intervention for stress, anxiety and depression including other psychological impacts of chronic long-term illness and stress related physical conditions.

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Our project focuses on early intervention and prevention to enable young people and their parent/carer to access support at the earliest possible stage of their difficulties being identified.

The programme we offer helps young people reach their potential by helping them to understand their mind; emotions and behaviour better.

They learn proactive skills and responsive strategies to manage intrusive thoughts; emotions and unpleasant physical bodily sensations to maintain positive mental wellbeing and resilience.

This increase in personal knowledge; skills and training offers a sustainable approach to alleviate symptoms; improve behaviour and reduce demand on services prioritising clinical cases in the community.

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2. To promote the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by delivering mindfulness and meditation programmes and activities for children, young people and adults.

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with disabilities or chronic illness, carers, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, young people and adults with mental health difficulties and adults and young people suffering hardship.

PROPORTION OF STUDENTS IN EACH GROUP BEFORE AND AFTER INTERVENTION

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MINDFULNESS & WELLBEING COURSE PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK

“The course has taught me how to be present and how to let the past go and continue life. To forgive others and yourself and to be kind. To try to be more conscious of the ways in which I create harm for myself through thoughts and holding of feelings and to make small inroads in improving this. It's gave me hope for myself and my life.”

“I've learned that mindfulness is a factor that many people lack, which causes their minds to be distracted and ultimately a mess. Attitude, gratefulness and self-awareness are extremely important keys to live life fully. The course has made me even more grateful for my life and what I have as I now see that everyone is in the same boat.”

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“I've learned to slow down, enjoy my surroundings and people in my life. I've valued my peace of mind. The course has helped me to focus and on what I want. Not to strive for it without thinking on how to go about it. I feel I have a toolbox now to help me in difficult times.”

“I can’t recommend this course highly enough. Julie is an amazing teacher who lives what she teaches. I have learned so much about my mind and about others too. It’s made me realise how much time I waste on worrying about stuff that will probably never happen and how this affects me day to day. I feel like a cloud has been lifted and I can see more clearly my habits and how to use the techniques to break free from them. I feel like I’m taking control of my life again for the first time in a long time, thank you for sharing such helpful information.”

“This course is excellent and I am so grateful for the support. I enjoyed all the resources available in course and the audio recordings. I feel more calm and have confidence in myself that I will be able to handle certain situations a lot better, knowing that I will be able to cope and that I don’t have to get sucked in to every stress that comes my way.”

“The techniques I have been practising through the course were challenging at first as I kept forgetting to do it, but I was encouraged to stay with it. I am so glad I did. My low moods and angry behaviour are being replaced with a calmer me and I feel better able to cope with people, my studies and at work. I am getting better and feeling happier and not feeling as confused and unahppy as I used to be before the course.”

3. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by making gifts, donations, grants to organisations and to individuals through our Glasgow's Spirit of Christmas gift campaign and activities.

Our Christmas gift campaign completed it’s 11[th] gift campaign and highlights the work we do to support children who are suffering from hardship or poverty. In 2024 we accepted over 19,300 referrals from 114 partner charities and children’s organisations.

In addition to gift donations made online from 1[st] October, behind the scenes is a massive communication, logistical, distribution and labour intensive gift challenge which begins and ends in just the three short weeks before Christmas to fulfil gift shortfalls as best we can. To achieve this we pause our wellbeing services to utilise The Wellbeing Centre relying solely on committed and kind volunteers to help us make a difference and protect the spirit of Christmas for children in need.

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Together with generous Just Giving and cash and gift donation we purchased and packed around 12,000 individual toys and gifts for 0-16+ years of age into gift bags. Our volunteers managed to organise, pick and pack these into approximately 2,000 gifts made with love. We cannot thank all supporting organisations and individual volunteers enough for absolutely staggering and inspirational teamwork from

In total from 1[st] October until 24 December 2024 we were able to provide a gift bag full of age relevant toys and gifts to 19,089 children and young people living in Glasgow, Dunbartonshire, Dumbarton, North and South Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire, wake up to Gifts made with Love on Christmas Day.

The approximate gift value was £706,000 donated by our compassionate and generous members, donors, local businesses and organisations. This couldn’t have been achieved and distributed in time for Christmas without the help and kind support from our big-hearted volunteers and our partnering organisations.

To date the campaign has supported 141,089 children with 1,048,623 Gifts Made with Love at an approximate value of £5,247,000 million representing an average gift donation of £36.50 per child.

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October until December each year.

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The day to day management of the charity is driven by Founder, Julie Griffin, appointed CEO by the Trustees. Julie is the key contact for all those that approach the charity and she also delivers the centre’s Wellbeing and Mindfulness Programmes. The Trustees of the charity meet bi-monthly to review and discuss the progress of the charity and it’s goals.

Financial Review

The financial statements for the period ending 31 August 2025 are attached, showing a deficit for the period of £7,288 (2024: surplus £5,172). In this seventh reporting period for the charity, the income was £123,108 (2024: £167,991) with expenditure of £130,396 (2024: £162,819). Restricted funds held as at the year-end were £9,380 (2024: £9,735).

Reserves policy

The trustees made the decision to maintain the reserves policy to retain 12 months of running costs in order to meet and to cover unexpected expenditure. The charity’s unrestricted reserves as at the year-end amounted to £65,680 (2024: £72,614).

27/5/2026

This report was approved by the trustees on ………………………………… and signed on their behalf by

Fiona Craig Treasurer

Julie Griffin

Chief Executive

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

I report on the accounts of Cultivating Mindfulness (SC048634) for the year ending 31 August 2025 which are set out on pages 16 to 21.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (“the 2005 Act”) and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) (“the 2006 Regulations”). The charity’s trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)(d) of the 2006 Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1)(c) of the 2005 Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s statement

My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Regulations. 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 explanation from the Trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material 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 prepare Accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met, or

  2. to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached.

Philip Morrice, FCCA

Partner

TC Group Business Advisors and Accountants 180 St Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5SG

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Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

Unrestricted
General
Fund
Notes
£
Receipts
Donations
5
1,162
Grants
-
Income from charitable activities
6
27,533
Fundraising
7
7,355
Bank Interest
167
Total Receipts
36,217
Payments
Charitable activities
8
36,521
Governance costs
9
2,184
Total Payments
38,705
Net Receipts/(Payments)
(2,488)
Transfers
(4,446)
Net Receipts/(Payments) for year
(6,934)
Restricted
Funds
£
76,411
10,480
-
-
86,891
91,691
-
91,691
(4,800)
4,446
(354)
Total
2025
£
77,573
10,480
27,533
7,355
167
123,108
128,212
2,184
130,396
(7,288)
-
(7,288)
Total
2024
£
98,724
9,120
24,886
35,261
-
167,991
160,737
2,082
162,819
5,172
-
5,172

The Notes on pages 18 to 21 form an integral part of these Accounts

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Statement of Balances as at 31 August 2025

Unrestricted
General
Fund
Notes
£
Bank and Cash in Hand
Opening balances
72,614
Net Receipts/(Payments) for the year
(6,934)
Closing Balances
65,680
Reserves
General Fund
65,680
Restricted Funds
11
-
Closing Balances
65,680
Other Assets
Fixed Assets
4
411
411
Liabilities
Independent Examiner's Fee
2,186
2,186
Restricted
Funds
£
9,735
(354)
9,381
-
9,381
9,381
-
-
-
-
Total
2025
£
82,349
(7,288)
75,061
65,680
9,381
75,061
411
411
2,186
2,186
Total
2024
£
77,177
5,172
82,349
72,614
9,735
82,349
411
411
2,186
2,186

27/5/2026

Approved by the Trustees on ….............. and signed on their behalf by:

Fiona Craig Treasurer/Trustee

Julie Griffin Chief Executive/Trustee

The Notes on pages 18 to 21 form an integral part of these Accounts

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

1. Basis of Accounting

The Accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006.

Funds

For the purpose of the Statement of Receipts and Payments (page 16) and the Statement of Balances (page 17), Funds are defined as follows:

General fund encompasses all income and expenditure relating to the primary focus activity of the charity, other than those for which funding is restricted.

Restricted funds comprise income which has been received for the objects of the charity and specified for a restricted purpose within these objects by the donor.

VAT

The charity is not registered for VAT and accordingly, expenditure includes VAT where appropriate.

2. Charitable Expenditure

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries.

3. Governance Costs

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the Independent Examiner’s fee.

4. Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets (per page 17) of £411 represent the carrying value of the charity’s assets.

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

5. Donations
Donations (Individuals)
Donations (Organisations)
6. Income from Charitable Activities
Mindfulness Courses
7. Fundraising
Fundraising events
The Kiltwalk
Charities Trust
The Wellbeing Centre
Barratt Developments
Other
Christmas Ball
Pop Up Shop
Just Giving General Appeal
Bucket donations
General
Fund
£
1,162
1,162
General
Fund
£
27,533
27,533
General
Fund
£
5,151
1,000
21
-
-
-
1,183
7,355
Restricted
Funds
£
67,875
8,536
76,411
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
2025
£
69,037
8,536
77,573
Total
2025
£
27,533
27,533
Total
2025
£
5,151
-
-
1,000
21
-
-
-
1,183
7,355
Total
2024
£
90,249
8,475
98,724
Total
2024
£
24,886
24,886
Total
2024
£
3,190
-
-
-
31
19,523
8,646
3,870
-
35,260

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

8. Charitable Activities
General purchases
Glasgow's Spirit of Christmas purchases
Utilities and building costs
Marketing
Rent, venue hire and online costs
Legal & Insurance
Staff costs
Professional Supervision & Training
Bank, finance & Just Giving charges
Total
9. Governance Costs
Independent Examiner's fees
General
Fund
£
1,218
-
8,296
1,465
10,574
1,849
3,984
8,433
702
36,521
General
Fund
£
2,184
2,184
Restricted
Funds
£
2,655
39,366
47
3,607
11,600
-
34,416
-
91,691
Restricted
Fund
£
-
-
Total
2025
£
3,873
39,366
8,343
5,072
22,174
1,849
38,400
8,433
702
128,212
Total
2025
£
2,184
2,184
Total
2024
£
5,281
50,555
9,198
18,684
21,520
1,816
38,400
14,129
1,154
160,737
Total
2024
£
2,082
2,082

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Cultivating Mindfulness Notès to thè Aeeounts for the Y6arEnd6d 31 August 2025 10. Rèstrlet•d Funds Balancè at Balane• at 31.08.24 Receipts Payments Transfers 31.08.25 Glasgows Spirit of Christmas Wellbeing Fund National Lottery 76.211 10.680 {80,6571 {11,0341 4,446 8,177 1,557 9.734 7,B23 1,557 9.380 Total 86.891 {91.6911 4.446 Purpo$• of Rtstrf¢t¢d Fund$ Glasgow's Spirit of Christmas Represents donationslgrants received specificalty for the GlasgoWs Spirit of Christmas project. Thè Wellb8lng Fund Represents a grant receivwj from the Voluntsry Acbon East Renfrewshire and 8 donation from Arnold Clark lo improve wellbeing and social emotional skills arKI a seniors dub lo reduce isolation and loneliness. Natlonal Lottery Fund Repres8nls a grant recewed from Ihe Nat￿nd1 Lottery in relation to the famity and youg people's funding programme. 11. Tru5tees' Remuneration and Expens•s The Trustees received no remuneratson in their role as Tfustees. None of Ihg charity Trustggs receiv8d remuneration or expenses during the year in Ihgir capacity as Trustgfjs other than rgimbursemenl ol purchases made on behaw ol Ihe charity. During the year, Julie Griffin, a Trustee and Chief Executive of the charTty received remuneration of £33,309 12024..£32,8221 in her capacrty as ihe Chief Executive. This is in agreement the other Trustees and the charity conslilution. During the year, Julie Grlffin, a Trustee 8nd Chief Executive of the ch8rtty also receiv8d £4,80012024.'£7,5001 for the provision ol training for benef￿lanes. Those services were provided at ami's length and with the agreement of the Truslees. During the year, Elaine McKinlay, a former Trustee ol the charity ￿ceiVed £21012024'.£1,5051 for the provision of deaning services. These services were provided at ami's lengtt) and wth the agreement of the Trustees. 21