## **ILead International SCIO (SC051332)**
**Accounts year ended 30th April 2025**
## **ILead International SCIO**
## **Accounts Year ended 30th April 2025**
## **Reference and administrative details**
**Charity name** : Lead International SCIO
**Charity number** : SC051332
**Legal form** : Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO)
**Governing document** : SCIO Constitution adopted 08 October 2021
**Principal address** :
**Parent charity** : Church of God Scotland (SC005253)
## **Trustees**
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## **Lead International SCIO Accounts Year ended 30th April 2025 Trustees’ Annual Report**
## **Trustees**
The charity is administered by the trustees who served during the year and up to the date of approval of these accounts.
The following trustees served as directors during the year
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
The chariuty is considered as a SCIO and operates its Constritution.
## **Objectives and activities**
The charity’s purposes, as set out in its constitution, are:
The advancement of leadership, education and training for people in need in the UK and internationally, particularly in developing countries, and the advancement of the Christian religion.
The provision of relief to those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage in the UK and internationally.
The prevention and relief of poverty in the UK and internationally.
The advancement of health.
In furtherance of these purposes, the charity carries out activities and services directly in the UK and overseas.
## **Public benefit**
The trustees have paid due regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) when exercising their powers and duties during the year.
## **Achievements and performance**
During the year ended 30 April 2025, the charity continued to advance its charitable purposes in the UK and internationally. The trustees focused on strengthening the delivery of leadership development, education and training activities, alongside providing relief and support to individuals and communities in need.
Key areas of activity during the year included the provision of training and capacity-building initiatives, financial and practical support to charitable causes aligned with the charity’s objectives, and the continuation of partnerships supporting overseas work, particularly in developing countries. The charity also maintained its commitment to the advancement of the Christian faith through its activities and support.
The trustees consider that the charity operated effectively during the year, making prudent use of its resources to deliver public benefit. Despite ongoing economic and operational challenges, the charity remained financially stable and ended the year with increased unrestricted reserves, placing it in a stronger position to sustain and develop its activities in future periods.
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## **Lead International SCIO**
## **Accounts Year ended 30th April 2025 Trustees’ Annual Report**
## **Achievements and Performance (1 May 2024 – 30 April 2025)**
During the reporting period, iLead International SCIO delivered charitable activity across community support, children and families, leadership development, humanitarian projects, and the improvement of our facilities to ensure safe, sustainable delivery of services.
## **1) Help to Hope Drop-In (Community Support)**
Throughout the year, the charity continued to operate the Help to Hope Drop-In, providing a consistent welcoming space for individuals and families within the local community. The Drop-In offered practical support, relational care, and signposting to appropriate services, helping people facing hardship, isolation, or crisis to access encouragement and support.
## **Key outcomes (qualitative):**
Provided a safe and supportive environment for community members to seek help
Reduced social isolation through regular connection and care
Supported people through practical assistance and signposting to specialist services where needed
## **2) Twig Project (Support for children with additional needs and autism)**
The charity delivered the Twig Project, focused on supporting children with special needs, including autism, and creating a more inclusive environment for families. The project aimed to provide supportive activities and a welcoming setting that recognises additional needs, helping children participate meaningfully and supporting parents/carers.
## **Key outcomes (qualitative):**
Improved inclusion and participation for children with additional needs Offered encouragement and support for families who can feel isolated
Increased awareness and confidence among volunteers and leaders in supporting additional needs
## **3) International Leadership Development (Sri Lanka, India, and Africa)**
A key focus this year was continuing to train and equip young leaders through teaching, mentoring, and leadership development support across Sri Lanka, India, and parts of Africa. This work strengthens local leadership capacity by investing in emerging leaders to serve and influence their communities with integrity, compassion, and practical skill.
## **Key outcomes (qualitative):**
Strengthened leadership formation through mentoring and training Supported local leaders to build sustainable, community-based impact Deepened partnerships with trusted leaders and networks overseas
## **4) Humanitarian Impact – Bore Well Support (Africa)**
During the year, the charity helped support the building of an additional bore well in Africa, contributing to improved access to clean water for a local community. Trustees recognise access to safe water as a significant public benefit, supporting health, wellbeing, and daily living needs.
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## **Lead International SCIO Accounts Year ended 30th April 2025 Trustees’ Annual Report**
Improved access to safer water for households and community use
Reduced burden and time required to collect water (often impacting women and children most) Supported healthier living conditions by reducing reliance on unsafe water sources
## **5) Building Improvements and Facility Management (Roof Repairs and Electrical Updates)**
In order to strengthen the charity’s ability to deliver services safely and consistently, trustees also prioritised essential building works and facility management during the reporting period. This included repairing the roof and updating electrical systems, ensuring the building remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose as a base for community activity and charitable delivery.
## **Key outcomes (qualitative):**
Improved safety and reliability of the building for beneficiaries, volunteers, and visitors Protected the facility from further deterioration through roof repairs
Strengthened capacity to host and deliver community-facing projects in an appropriate environment
## **Financial review**
During the year ended 30 April 2025, Ilead International SCIO recorded total income of £67,766 (2024: £167,492). Income comprised primarily voluntary donations, together with £1,091 of interest income (2024: £nil).
Total expenditure for the year amounted to £58,655 (2024: £57,104), reflecting the continued delivery of charitable activities in line with the charity’s purposes. Expenditure was incurred across a range of operational and programmerelated costs, including repairs and maintenance, staff training, charitable donations, utilities, insurance, and volunteer support.
The year resulted in a net surplus of £9,111 (2024: £110,388). As at 30 April 2025, the charity held unrestricted funds of
The year resulted in a net surplus of £9,111 (2024: £110,388). As at 30 April 2025, the charity held unrestricted funds of £126,522 (2024: £117,411). The trustees consider the financial position at the year end to be satisfactory and sufficient to support ongoing operations and planned activities in future periods.
## **Reserves policy**
The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves at a level sufficient to meet between three and six months of operating expenditure. At the balance sheet date, the level of free reserves was considered appropriate to support ongoing activities.
## **Risk management**
The trustees have reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have put in place systems and procedures to manage those risks.
## **Structure, governance and management**
The charity is a SCIO governed by its constitution. Trustees are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity and for overseeing its financial management.
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## **Lead International SCIO Accounts Year ended 30th April 2025 Trustees’ Annual Report**
**Plans for future periods** and resources.
## **Trustees’ declaration**
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for preparing accounts that give a true and fair view in accordance with applicable charity law and regulations.
Approved by the trustees on: ______31st Janaury 2026_____
Signed: Name: Trustee
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## **Ilead International SCIO**
## **Accounts year ended 30th April 2025**
## **Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA)**
## **For the year ended 30 April 2025, with comparatives for 30 April 2024**
|**Income**
Donations and gifts
Interest income
**Total incming resources**
**Charitable Activities**
Stationery and printing
Bank fees and charges
Cleaning
Charitable & political donations
General expenses
Insurance
Light, power & heating
Printing & stationery
IT software & consumables
Equipment
Repairs & maintenance
Cost of activities
Legal and professional
TWIG expenses
Staff training
Subscriptions
Telephone & internet
Travel – national
Volunteer costs
Travel – international
**Total resources Expended**
**Net novement in fuds**
**Reconcilation of funds**
Balance b./f
As at 30th April 2025|**Unrestricted**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**2025 (£)**
**2024 (£)**
66,675
167,492
1,091
–
**67,766**
**167,492**
325
2,045
281
263
472
–
9,244
6,584
4,759
4,542
3,622
1,832
8,823
9,872
243
672
70
–
–
1,305
12,269
24,646
–
1,177
–
1,500
2,066
–
8,437
550
360
402
349
235
160
37
5,846
1,440
1,331
–
**58,655**
**57,104**
**9,111**
**110,388**
117,411
7,023
**126,522**
**117,411**|
|---|---|
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## **Ilead International SCIO**
## **Accounts year ended 30th April 2025**
## **Balance Sheet**
## **As at 30 April 2025, with comparatives at 30 April 2024**
|**Fixed assets**
Office equipment
Buildings
**Total fixed assets**
**Current assets**
Bank balances and cash
**Total current assets**
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
**Net assets**
**Funds**
Unrestricted funds
**Total funds**|**2025 (£)**
**2024 (£)**
1,479
550
33,678
8,074
**35,157**
**8,624**
92,515
118,018
**92,515**
**118,018**
-1,150
-607
**126,522**
**117,411**
**2025 (£)**
**2024 (£)**
126,522
117,411
**126,522**
**117,411**|
|---|---|
## **Trustees’ declaration**
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for preparing accounts that give a true and fair view in accordance with applicable charity law and regulations.
Approved by the trustees on: ___31st January 2026__________
|Signed: __________**_**|**__**_____________|
|---|---|
|Name:||
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