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2025-03-31-accounts

Neilston & Uplawmoor First Responders SCIO SC050011

Financial Year 1 Apr 24 – 31 Mar 25

Income £11,820.17

Expenditure £10,556.68

Net Movement from Transactions £1,263.49

Based on the transaction data from Neilston & Uplawmoor First Responders SCIO RBS Account, the Income and Expenditure statement for the year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025:

The full Income vs Expenditure statement, excluding the internal fund transfer, is presented below.

The two transactions excluded were:

1. Debit: £ 2,500.00 on 11-03-2025 from Main Account 832316-00212711

2. Credit: £ 2,500.00 on 11-03-2025 into Reserve Account 832316-00212746

This statement shows the actual external income received and external expenditure incurred by the charity, after removing the internal movement of funds.

Category
Income Received (excluding internal transfers)
Expenditure Incurred (excluding internal transfers)
Net Surplus for the Year		 Amount (£)
£11,820.17
£10,556.68
£1,263.49

Reconciliation with Bank Balances

The Net Surplus for the Year exactly matches the overall increase in the charity's cash funds:

funds:
Category Amount (£)
Closing Balance (31 Mar 2025) across two accounts £10,001.37
Opening Balance (1 Apr 2024) across two accounts £8,737.88
Net Change in Overall Balance £1,263.49

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Trustees' Annual Report

For the period: 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

1. Reference and Administration Details

2. Structure, Governance, and Management

3. Objectives and Activities

Charitable Purposes: To save lives and improve health outcomes within the community of Neilston, Uplawmoor, and surrounding areas by providing rapid emergency medical response and public health education.

Summary of Activities:

4. Achievements and Performance

Despite a challenging economic climate, the charity successfully maintained its 11-year presence in the community. Key achievements this year include:

5. Financial Review

Statement on the Charity’s Policy on Reserves: The Trustees aim to maintain a reserve level that covers at least 3 months of core operating costs to protect against fluctuations in fundraising income.

Financial Health: At the start of the 2024/25 period, the charity faced significant pressure due to increased running costs and consumables pricing. Through proactive management and the successful acquisition of grant funding, we have stabilised our accounts. We remain grateful for the ongoing general donations from the public during our community events.

6. Plans for Future Periods

For the 2025/26 financial year, our primary goals are:

  1. Diversifying Income: Increasing proactive fundraising efforts to reduce reliance on grants and ensure long-term service viability.

  2. Community Outreach: Expanding the reach of our CPR demonstrations and engagement sessions.

  3. Operational Excellence: Continuing to provide a high-standard, rapid response service in partnership with the Scottish Ambulance Service.

Declaration: The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.

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Date: 21 Dec 25