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SISCO

Trustees’ Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025

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SISCO

Trustees’ Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025

Contents

1. Chair’s Report ......................................................... 3
2. Reference and Administra�ve Informa�on ............ 4
3. Structure, Governance and Management .............. 5
4. Charitable Purposes ............................................... 5
5. Ac�vi�es and Achievements .................................. 6
6. CEO Report ............................................................. 7
7. Financial Review ..................................................... 10
8. Plans for the Future ................................................ 11
9. Statement of Responsibili�es ................................. 11
10. Signature ................................................................ 11

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1. Chair’s Report

This year has reminded me, once again, why SISCO exists and why our work ma�ers so deeply. Every week, I see people who have survived trauma, addic�on, loss, and years inside the jus�ce system show up with courage and a willingness to try again. That spirit — the belief that change is possible even when life has been at its hardest — is what drives everything we do.

compassion, their honesty, and their lived experience create a kind of support you simply can’t manufacture. It’s real, it’s human, and it changes lives. This year, that has meant more hours in prisons, more support in the community, and more people finding stability, connec�on, and hope.

We’ve strengthened our presence in HMP Barlinnie, expanded our work in the Springburn Community Hub, and con�nued to build partnerships that open doors for the people we support. The School of Recovery has gone from strength to strength, and the development of the Fever Roadshow shows how crea�vity and collabora�on can shine a light on issues that are too o�en hidden.

None of this happens without trust — trust from the men and women who let us walk alongside them, trust from our funders and partners, and trust within our own team. I’m proud of the resilience shown across the organisa�on this year, especially in a landscape where demand con�nues to grow and the challenges facing people in custody and in the community remain complex.

funders, partners, and the people who allow us to be part of their recovery journey. Your belief in what we do keeps this work alive.

SISCO was built on lived experience, compassion, and the simple idea that everyone deserves a chance. This year has shown that those values are not just words — they are the founda�on of real, las�ng change.

Chair of the Board SISCO

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2. Reference and Administra�ve Informa�on

Charity Name:

SISCO

Sco�sh Charity Number:

SC050084

222 Springburn Way, Springburn, Glasgow, G21 1TS

Trustees:

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(Chair)
(Treasurer)
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(Vice Chair)
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Independent Examiner:

NGL Accoun�ng Ltd

Accountants:

GN Accoun�ng Services Ltd

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3. Structure, Governance and Management

SISCO is a Sco�sh Charitable Incorporated Organisa�on (SCIO), registered on 20 April 2020 and governed by its cons�tu�on. The Board of Trustees is responsible for strategic oversight, financial stewardship, and ensuring that SISCO operates in line with its charitable purposes.

Trustees bring a blend of lived experience, professional exper�se, and community insight. New trustees are recruited through open processes and provided with induc�on and ongoing support. The Board meets regularly to review performance, risk, and organisa�onal development.

their own lived experience of recovery, trauma, and the jus�ce system. This creates a culture of authen�city, empathy, and trust that is central to our approach.

4. Charitable Purposes

SISCO’s purposes are:

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5. Ac�vi�es and Achievements

5.1 Prison-Based Support

Weekly delivery included:

5.2 Community Support – Springburn Hub

The Hub delivered:

5.3 School of Recovery

5.4 Fever Roadshow

5.5 Partnerships

Strengthened collabora�on with NHS services, Life Link, Recovery Café, and the School of Recovery network.

5.6 Case Study: Tam

addic�on-related behaviours, he engaged with SISCO in 2016. With con�nuous support, he secured parole and has now been in the community for four years. Today, he volunteers with SISCO in the same prison where he once served his sentence.

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6. CEO Report

The past year has been one of meaningful progress, collabora�on, and con�nued commitment to Sisco’s mission of suppor�ng individuals affected by trauma, addic�on, and the criminal jus�ce system. Our work remains firmly rooted in compassion, lived experience, and the belief that every person has the poten�al for change when given the right support.

Overview

Sisco has maintained a consistent presence across Sco�sh prisons, par�cularly within HMP Barlinnie, while con�nuing to strengthen our work in the community. Each week, our dedicated staff deliver 144 hours of face-to-face support , 105 hours of volunteer-led safe support , and 51 hours of therapeu�c input through the Email-a-Prisoner service. These efforts ensure that individuals at all stages of recovery receive accessible, trauma-informed support both in custody and during reintegra�on.

Our sessions span a range of key focus areas including harm reduc�on, a�achment, understanding addic�on, the impact of trauma on the body, emo�onal regula�on, emo�onal sobriety, and anger management. Each area is delivered through a trauma-responsive, person-centred lens — mee�ng individuals where they are, and helping them to develop selfawareness, stability, and healthier coping mechanisms.

Expanding Our Reach: The Community Hub

This year marked the successful growth of Sisco’s work in the Springburn Community Hub , where our team now provides 70 hours of therapeu�c mentoring and support each week . The Hub offers a safe, inclusive environment where individuals can con�nue their recovery journey post-libera�on, build community connec�ons, and access prac�cal and emo�onal support.

Through the Hub, par�cipants engage in one-to-one mentoring, group sessions, and peer-led recovery ac�vi�es designed to promote stability, confidence, and resilience. This communitybased approach ensures con�nuity of care between custody and community, reducing the risk of relapse or reoffending and suppor�ng individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.

Programme Highlights

The School of Recovery has con�nued to deliver excellent outcomes, with 252 men successfully comple�ng the programme and gaining two accredited qualifica�ons through Fife College. Delivered twice weekly within HMP Barlinnie, this six-week course con�nues to be a cornerstone of Sisco’s in-custody work, promo�ng reflec�on, peer connec�on, and personal development. Plans are now underway to extend this programme to women, ensuring equal access to recovery-based educa�on and therapeu�c learning opportuni�es.

We have also advanced our crea�ve and awareness-raising work through the development of the Fever Roadshow , produced in collabora�on with BAFTA award-winning filmmaker

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With £10,000 in funding secured, this project addresses the cri�cal issue of prison suicide and mental health through film, discussion, and educa�on. The roadshow will tour prisons and communi�es across Scotland, challenging s�gma and promo�ng open conversa�on around trauma, mental health, and the challenges of reintegra�on.

Our partnership work con�nues to be a key strength, par�cularly through collabora�on with NHS services, Life Link, the Recovery Café, and the School of Recovery network. These partnerships create clear pathways of support that extend beyond prison walls, allowing individuals to access consistent care and community-based resources.

Case Study and Impact

Tam (name changed). Sentenced at 17 and serving 27 years due to addic�on-related behaviours, Tam engaged with Sisco in 2016. Through con�nuous support, he successfully navigated parole and has now been in the community for four years. Today, he volunteers with Sisco in the same prison where he once served his sentence, using his lived experience to mentor others. His story embodies the transforma�ve power of compassion, trust, and opportunity — the very founda�ons of Sisco’s work.

Financial Overview

are managed effec�vely and responsibly. The organisa�on remains commi�ed to reinves�ng the majority of its income directly into frontline service delivery, ensuring maximum impact for the individuals and communi�es we support.

Funding from statutory partners, charitable trusts, and community dona�ons has enabled the con�nua�on and expansion of our core programmes, including the School of Recovery, the Fever Roadshow, and the development of the Springburn Community Hub. Financial sustainability remains a strategic priority, and Sisco con�nues to ac�vely pursue partnership and funding opportuni�es to ensure the longevity of our trauma-responsive services.

con�nue delivering impac�ul, high-quality support while upholding the highest standards of governance and accountability.

Challenges and Organisa�onal Resilience

We con�nue to operate within a demanding landscape where the need for trauma-informed, recovery-focused support is increasing. The prison environment and wider social pressures create complex challenges for those we support. Despite this, our staff and volunteers have shown unwavering dedica�on, professionalism, and resilience.

supervision, and organisa�onal care. We recognise that to support others effec�vely, our team must also feel supported, valued, and equipped to manage the emo�onal demands of this work.

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Looking Ahead

The year ahead presents opportuni�es for further growth and impact. Our priori�es include:

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and partners for their excep�onal contribu�on over the past year. Your belief in Sisco’s mission and values enables us to con�nue this vital work.

Most importantly, we acknowledge the individuals who have trusted us to be part of their recovery journey. Their courage and determina�on to rebuild their lives are at the heart of everything we do.

Sisco remains commi�ed to providing compassionate, person-centred support that promotes recovery, builds hope, and contributes to safer and healthier communi�es across Scotland.

Sisco

For the year ended 31 March 2025

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6. Financial Review

Income:

£ 154,339

Expenditure:

£ 148,243

Net Income:

£ 6,096

Reserves:

£ 79,755 (Unrestricted: £ 76,897 / Restricted: £ 2,858)

Reserves Policy

SISCO aims to maintain reserves equivalent to three months of opera�ng costs. At year end, unrestricted reserves stood at £76,897. The trustees review reserve levels annually and formally review the policy every two years.

Trustee Remunera�on and Related Party Transac�ons

No trustee received any remunera�on or reimbursement of expenses during the year.

No trustee or person related to a trustee had any personal interest in any contract or transac�on entered into by the charity during the year.

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7. Plans for the Future

8. Statement of Responsibili�es

statements in accordance with the Chari�es and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.

Approved by the Board on 30 December 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Dougie MacMillan Chair of the Board SISCO

9. Signature

Signed on behalf of the Board:

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Chair of the Board

SISCO

30 December 2025

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SISCO

Charity No. SC050084

Trustees' Report and Unaudited Accounts

31 March 2025

SISCO Contents

Pages
Trustees' Annual Report 2 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Summary Income and Expenditure Account 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Accounts 8 to 9
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 10 to 11

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SISCO

Trustees Annual Report

The Trustees present their report with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Charity No. SC050084

Registered Office

272 Bath Street

Glasgow G2 4JR

Trustees

The following Trustees served during the year:

Accountants

GN Accounting Services Ltd

Clyde Offices, 2"? Floor

48 West George Street

Glasgow

G2 1BP

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The principal purpose of the charity in the year under review was to promote the relief of those in need by reason of having experience of prison and addiction.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The charity was registered on 20 April 2020 as SISCO (Sustainable Interventions Supporting Change Outside). The charity became active on 20 April 2020.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102).

The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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SISCO Trustees Annual Report

Signed on behalf of the board

Trustee

29 December 2025

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SISCO Independent Examiners Report

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of SISCO

I report on the SISCO (SCO50084) for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Summary Income and Expenditure Account, the Balance Sheet, and the related notes.

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) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply.

As examiner it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts 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 explanations from the trustees concerning any 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 connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met: or

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NGL Accounting Ltd Suite G, 06 Red Tree Magenta 270 Glasgow Road Glasgow G73 1UZ

29 December 2025

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SISCO

Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 March 2025

Notes
Income and endowments
from:
Donations
3
Grants
4
Bank Interest
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
Total
Net gains on investments
Net income
Transfers between funds
Net income before other
gains/(losses)
Other gains and losses
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
21,518
-
121		 Restricted Total Funds Total Funds
2025
2025
2024
£
£
£
-
21,518
41,058
132,700
132,700
116,703
121
21,639
-		 132,700
154,339
157,761
148,243
148,243
107,552
21,639
-		 (15,543)
6,096
50,209
-
21,639
-		 (15,543)
6,096
50,209
-
21,639 (15,543)
6,096
50,209
21,639
55,258		 (15,543)
6,096
50,209
18,401
73,659
23,450
76,897 2,858
79,755
73,659

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SISCO Summary Income and Expenditure Account

for the year ended 31 March 2025

Income
Interest and investment income
Gross income for the year
Expenditure
Total expenditure for the
year
Net income before tax for the year
Net income for the year		 2025
£
154,339
-
154,339
148,243
148,243
6,096
6,096		 2024
£
157,761
-
157,761
107,552
107,552
50,209
50,209

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SISCO

Balance Sheet

for the year ended 31 March 2025

Charity No.
SC050084
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors:Amount falling due within one year
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension asset or liability
Total net assets
The funds of the charity
Restricted funds
5
Unrestricted funds
General funds
5
Reserves
Total funds		 2025
£
2024
£
-
-
-
-
79,755
73,659
79,755
73,659
-
79,755
73,659
79,755
73,659
79,755
73,659
79,75573,659
2,858
18,401
76,897 55,258
79,755
73,659
79,755
73,659

The trustees have prepared the accounts in accordance with section 44 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act.

Approved by the board on 29 December 2025

And signed on its behalf by:

Trustee

29 December 2025

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1 Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with receipts and Payments Accounts under section 44 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand,

2 Charitable status

The Charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), governed by a constitution.

3 Income from Donations

3 Income from Donations
Donations
4 Income from Grants
Big Lottery
Robertson Trust
Corra Foundation
5 Funds note
Unrestricted Funds
Donations
Bank Interest
Restricted Funds
Income from Grants
Total Funds
Total Funds balance for year
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
£
21,518
Unrestricted
£
Income
21,518
121
132,700
154,339
Unrestricted
£
21,639
55,258
76,897		 Restricted
£
 Total
£
21,518


Restricted
£
65,200
15,000
52,500		 Total
£
65,200
15,000
52,500
132,700 132,700


Expenditure

-
148,243		 At 31 March
2025
21,518
121
(15,543)
148,243 6,096

Restricted
£
(15,543)
18,401		 Total
£
6,096
73,659
2,858 79,755

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6 Other Expenditure

ther Expenditure
Unrestricted
£
Client Activities
Employee Costs
Rent and Rates
Motor and Travel costs
Office Costs
Professional Fees
Repairs and Maintenance
Bank Charges
General Expenses		 Restricted
£
3,291
115,005
14,733
1,417
3,842
7,950
102
60
1,843		 Total
£
3,291
115,005
14,733
1,417
3,842
7,950
102
60
1,843
148,243 148,243

7 Staff Costs

Salaries and Wages

Unrestricted
£
-		 Restricted
£
115,005		 Total
£

115,005
115,005
115,005

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Income and endowments from:
Donations and Interest
Donations
Bank Interest
Grants
Big Lottery
Robertson Trust
Corra Foundation
Total income and endowments
Expenditure on:
Employee costs
Salaries/wages
Motor and travel costs
Travel
Premises costs
Rent and Rates
Repairs and Maintenance
Office Costs
Insurances
General administrative costs,
Volunteers
Cafe
Client Activities
Professional Fees
Bank Charges
General Expenses
Total expenditure
Net income
Net movement in funds		 Unrestricted
2025
£
21,518
121
21,639
21,639		 Restricted
2025
£
65,200
15,000
52,500
132,700
132,700
115,005
115,005

1,417
1,417
14,733
102
3,842
-
18,677
3,291
7,950
60
1,843
13,144
148,243
21,639 (15,543)
21,639 (15,543)

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Reconciliation of funds:
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
2025
2025
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
21,639
(15,543)
6,096
50,209
55,258
18,401
73.659
23,450
76,897
2,858
79,755
73,659

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