More Than Fibro More Than Fibro- SCIO Trustees, Annual Report 16th June 24 - 16th June 25 (65tp201) Its Page t ot
IIAY Charity contact information More fnan Fibro Scottish Charity Number. SC051049 2Fi The Cirde 69-i1 Arjeraaigie Road Easterhouse Glasgow G34 9HJ www.moretnanfibro.org (65•2DJJ i Prye2ol
Charlty Trustèes Name all of your charity trusl8e8 for the Pofiod, and the data they left rf they were not in post for the whole year. 2Q23 llX6 Pag• 3
Objectives and actlvlties More Than Fibro was set up to offer support to those living with Fibromyalgia and their families, all board members live with Fibromyalgia and have experienced social isolation, lack of support and awareness of the condition and we all have a passion to change things for others living with the condition. Our aims as per our constitution are as follows: 1.1 The relief of financial hardship among people living with or caring for people with Fibromyalgia through support to access benefits, grants, and services 1.2 To promote the physical and mental health of sufferers of Fibromyalgia across Scotland through the provision of support. education, and practical advice 1.3 To advance the education of the public in all areas relating to Fibromyalgia To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially axcl.Jded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. To fulfil these aims, we have support on all social media channels, we have numerous in person communty SUPPOrt meetings, we run virtual coffee chats, we attend events to raise awareness and fvnds, we offer advocacy support both in person and remotely, we run walking groups during spring and sumrrEr subsidised reiki sessions and we offer volunteering opportunities to our members. By carying OLrt these activities we are helping all members of the Fibromyalgia community to build links and support networks wÉth fellow sufferers, support for families and carers to create more education and unoerstan¢ing Opportunities to support others through volunteenng, better health, and wellness both mentally ana pnysically through support meetings, reiki, and walking groups. Increased financial security by helping members aCsS benefits and entitlements. OS S&p 2023 11 Page 4 ol
05 li Structure. governance, and management Our goveming document is a two-tier constitution, Trustee recruitment and appointment Our board of twstees has rna1ned stable throughout the year. Vthile all board members have Fibromyalgia, we do bring a diverse range of skills and life experiences that have been utilised to help the charity progress. 05Sep1023 ll*b Page S ol
J1fj5 Achievements and performance There have been many achievements in the past year that have contributed to the charities overall performance. These Include: The opening of our hub, a first of its kind place where members can visit for support and advice, a year earlier than planned and this has had huge successes with members coming from Inverness, Kircaldy and even some American and Australian visitors, and have given out in excess of 1000 info packs Our heipiine launcnea this year and we conb'nue to promote this in order to increase calls. Continuation of our subsidised Reiki sessions which are now running at capacity on a fortnightly basis. ie continue to worK Witn the fuel bank to offer fuel vouchers for those experiencing fuel povety. We are now based in 3 shopping ntreS with regular stalls and events for awareness and fundraisinq. We attended the World Pipe Band championships, the Mela festival, Dundee and Perthshire pride sadly this year they were seriously affected by the Scottish weather in tprms of fooff811 and fundraising Stirling pride was a oreat event and we made great links for going forward Our advocacy ser41 continues to be the busiest service we run and we now have Megan on our team as a dedicated advocacy worker with great outcomes. Gur rrierni)ersriiP has passed 13551 across our social media platformb. We ran our 4th awareness week in May where we were gifted our own table and benches in the forge shopping ntre mall to encourage people to tslk and raise awareness of fibromyalgia 05 Sep2023 J1I6 Pa9e 601
We have our leaflets and information on display in hospitals and GP surgeries. we continue to receive referrals from GP and community link practitioners. We have continued our link with the Scottish Govemment Cross Party for Chronic Pain as patient advocates. and this is providing an opportunity to get our members voices heard to help improve servIS across Scotland. sep13 IIJS PagÈ 7 01
05 11fj5 Financial review Please see overleaf profit and loss statement and cash flow statement. Statement of the charity's policy on reserves We would aim to hold in reserve 3 months of running costs, currently we are unable to maintain this, but it continues to be a goal. Donated facilities and services We a'on't pay stall fS to Seasonal events when we work with them. We get our Clydebank stalls at a reduced rate Our Chapelhall meeting runs at free room hire Our website support is provided at a reduced fee We have our forge stall running upstairs every Saturday at no cost. nssepJQ23 11 Paoe 801
Cash Summary More Than Flbro SCIO Forthe year endèd 15 June 2025 4410 Sis6 S• 1.4u.4r Less E nses 237. L407.45 P•)Ymts 11¥toOI111leupens5eS 50 6n66 n33 OFFKEGa5 40157 5AL6 2.05&03 33678 A•p•irs& M•lni•n 4.619.59 24T.60 volun Tr•4Yl Exwn 1.071.03 2J9531 42J23.03 Pap lo12
Surplws (tYeficltJ AJ01•4 Plts% nihw f¥Jth Av•tr Fittyl IlnS.47) 13.125A7} Plus VAT H0mentS VAY 2A] 3) VA.. P rt VAT f7J24J71 Net Cash Movement Summa iOJ22SO Plusfr*tCJth Movement fi060) P¥•2012
Profit and Loss More Than Fibro SCIO For the yeJr ended 15 June 2025 23146 Cost of S•le5 IyJ.33 DIF<e Elerlrtrty OFFK£G 6J7139 Alrnjftistrntive Costs 2n.89 22&49 237.47 Hub Ue¥br 1.477.4S $3 us&ii 515.97 671.66 33 rAi 393.41 3260.78 4.61959 247.60
nd lTh iYJ.23 V•lubYm fravd 13J541 T•t•l AOTrlnIrtr•thCw1 36,70144 Op•rating Ptofit Prrfit on Ornlinary Activitles Before Taxation 13S1.44 Profit •ftèr Taxatton
APPENDIX J OSCR Independenl examlner's report on the accounts More than Fibro R•gl•t•rnql ch•flty SC 051049 umb•r On th4 of th• Pwic•J •tsrt d# 16 06 202&" Y•w 15 06 2025 The charify's trusk&% are resEsIble frjr the preparation of accoJnts in actcydarte wilh ihe leTris of the Charities and Tnstee IrNeslmenl {S(x)tl3ndl 2Crf)S Act and I Cnaitie5 P£coJnts (ScolaTrJ} RegulaborL$ 2 (as amer¥Jed). The cPrify truqtoès eonsKler IIRI the autht requremenl of ReWlati 10(1) {dl of Ihe Accwnts RegulatThs does nol apply. It Is ffly rpstxJnsTrbilty to examtne the acccxtnts as requffed under st 44(1) (¢) crfthe AL and to stale rIvIar matter3 ha¥e cc¥ne to my atten. Basis of indeptind My examIrBIi is caried out ao)xdarLr v•Tlh 17 20 ACc(nts exanInS statement Rewlat)ns. An examinatron irth a aocatnt.ng re( kept by the chaiity and a cr)rrpanson Oftt aCts with those TordS. It aso jndudes con8KleratK)n ol Y unwal Itn$ or thsCk)s #i tt)e awyfflts aThJ seek5 Èxplanions from the trLL%tee3 arry such matta5. The prc¢edures undertaken t FoIAde all the eV&jer that wojld be rewirwj an audit and. consequenty. I do t oxyess an opinK)n on the vrew by acewnl5. examlnefl In cwrse of my examination. no matter has Cry to my attention [oU)er than that rewiremffits: to keep account¥ry fBLYrds in aco)rdanee rilh se&K)n 4411) la) of 2005 Rewlation 4 of Ihe 201h AOUnts Re9atIOnS. ar¥J io ryerAre accounts whrh wrth acccunbng remrds and CCknF4y hitr+ Ren 9 of the 20tA Ants RegulalM)n) bqen met. 8lgTre uld b& (kawn •) th to enable a F ftathed. Roknvant wol•ssioo (pialwsl or b {If èn 03Ji2120&- Idw06
Future Our current plan for the next 12 months Is to Increase our volunteer numbers and provide locality based advocacy workers. We would like to continue working making links with GP'S the NHS 8nd nthpr e.nmmiinity grniipA Achieve funding for paid staff which will help achieve stability in our staffing level and ability to deliver servIs. ni ir rynni ryl 141o0Lv IAi•ll nnn+ini ia anA ilia an+ar ni ir Rlh we have lots planned. Launch of a support meeting in Alloa as requested by link practitioners in the area Launch 01 a tiDro cnoir to help witn mental heaitn, redu Isolation ana raise awareness if we are able to perform in the local areas. Offer more treatments in our therapy room, such as CBD massage, tr?1 Ima pni InRpllinn Anrl tr2ininn Am2nfl2 in mnrp. thprAnip.o n nffp.r ni Ir members a wide range of opportunities for self care. AAAi+jona! information As always, the board would like to thank our members for your continued support, we look forward to the next 12 months. 10
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