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The Holding Space SCIO
Trustees. Annual Report and
Accounts
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As at 28 February 2025

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GOVERNING DOCUMENT
The Holding Space is a ISCIO) an Incorwrated Swttish charitable organisation (number
SC0523091, govemed by Its constltution, established on 6 February 2023
MEMBERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
The structure of the organisation conslsts of the BOARD- The maximum number of charlty
trustees is 7, Ihe minimum number of charty trustees is 3. Currently there are 5 trustees who
meet every 6 weeks due to working with thildren and young ￿ople. The board of trustees
ar8 resFx)nsibl8 for the strategic direction and p)Iici8s of the tharity and generally control th8
aclivitt6s of the organisation; thè t()ard is reswnsible for monitoring and controlling the
flnancial positlon of the organlsation. The ￿ard also app)ints charty trustees to flll
vacancies, and the Feople seNing on the board {in their capacity as members of the
organisation - see clauses 11 and 13} have to make changes to the constitution itself.
All hav8 a dwerse range of professional backgrounds relevant to th8 work of th8 charity. This
In¢ludes s¢¢ial work. social Care, 2 buslness owners wlth over 1 S years, exFerlen¢e.
Du810 th8 nature of making decisions in relatron to the s8Nic8S that th8 charity wovid8s for
children and young people all truslees have a PVG.
The day-lo-day responslblllty for the provlslon of the servl¢es resl wllh the Charfty Chlef
Execulor Officer. The CEO is responsible for ensuring Ihat the charlty delivers the servlcgs
specified and that key Ferforrnance indicators are met and has responsibility for the day-
today operational management of the Charity.
The Charlty has a team of sell employed Ffactilloners that dellver servl¢es of Ihe charfty
and Is managed by the CEO. The CEO Telays information to Ihe Board ol Trustges ensurlng
that the team continues to develop their skills and working pracb'ces in line with goc¥J
practice. Respjnsibilities ol the Trustees OSCR. the Charity Regulalor, is required lo
monllor, encourage and faalilate charities, compliance y￿th tharity law and to increase
publlc confldence In chartlles. It is a legal requlremènt tor all ¢harlties to sénd a copy of thèlr
accounts to OSCR. The trustees have resFKsnsibility for preparlng the Annual Accounts in
accordance with applicablg charitigs legislation. The CEO has created and implomented
policies and procedures, which have Ihen teen passed by the Board of Trustees, in order to
safeguard the charity against risks both operalional and financlal.
Accounts are either subject to independent examination or audit, in line with legislative
requirements. For the 2024-2025 financial year the Accounts have been subject lo
Indep9ndenl examination.

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CHARITY TRUSTEES
ADDRESS
CONTACT INFORMATION
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
"The preventlon or rellef of povety" 'thg advarThment of education the advancement of
health the advancement of citizenship or community development" "the provision of
recreational facilities, or the organisalion of recreational activities, with the object of
improving the condilions of lrfe for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are
primarily intended" "the relief ol those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial
hardship or other disadvantage.

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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Holding Spac8 is a charity organisation created wilh the aim of providing early
inteNention and preventative ServI￿S to surwl the well-teing of children, young people,
and families.
Our team members come from dNerse backgrounds, each bringing unique knowledge and
experience to supwrt our objectives. OUT approach is centred around relationship-based
and trauma-lnformèd practices while ulilising a holistic approach. We ￿lIeVe that by
addressing the root causes ol issues facing children, young people, and families, we can
create lasting wsitive change in their lives.
Our services will focus on earty inteNention and preventatDie measures, giving families and
individuals the tools that they need lo overcome challenges and build resilience. We believe
Ihal Invèstlng In thè well-being ol chlldrèn and young people will creaté a wslllve rlpple
effect in society,18ading to healthTrer and more proswrous communitl8S.
The Holdlng Space Is commltted lo provldlng hlgh-qualty, ovlden¢e-based support servl¢es,
rc>Jted in compassion and understanding. Our fram8work is bas8d on fiv8 elements to
enhance a child's secure base:
• Balng avallablè- SUFPOrting trust
Respond sensitively - supporting emotional regulation
Accept the child - bullds self-esteern and promoies a sense of Lplonglng
Co-operatlve care glvlng- promotes self4ff icacy
• Promote family membership- creats'ng a sense of
belonglng and a coherent narrative
Our ulllmate aim is to make a positlve impact on the lfves of those we seNe and In turn,
contrlbutg to buildlng a brfghler future for all.

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Here is a month-by-month summary of what the charity has achieved in rts second year:
March & A
ril 2024
In March 2024 we tegan worklng In 4 more schools and a cluster group dellvarlng 6 "lolnlng
the dols" programs all togelher.
Our program conslsts of
Therapeutlc Art
pet therapy
Nurture By Nature
Talking therapy
• mindfulness
Connèctlon To Sell
The alm Is lo Help young Foople understand the connecllon b9tween thelr emollons.
thoughts and behaviours, while developing a de8Fer connection with themsefves.
Our programmes focus on supportlng chlldren and young Feople In achlevlng thelr
developmental potentlal through holistlc Iherapies, and practical and academic sklll support.
We prioritise early inleNenlion and prevention as part of the GIRFEC National Approach to
supporting famity wellteing.
These prograrns y￿re carrled out In 2 prlmary schools, 3 programs In a SEN sthwl and one
of the programs was dellvered to a cluster group of c*ildren. These children were idgntiflgd
as they were due to start primary school in the new schc()l year and the purpose was to
support the children with Ihis transrtion. This was funded throu￿ the grant that we r8C81ved
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In April 2024 we continued with our 8 week 'joining the dots" ryograms in schools. We also
continued wilh our renovations of our purFK)se built premises, this included a full rewire of the
building, rebuilding therapy rwms and a large space were our children and young people
had space for movement and play.
Wa were also awarded £19,920 from the National Lottery awards for all. Thls was hugaty
en8ficlal lo thè charlty In belng funded to carry out "joinlng the dots" in the community
delivering a service for children and young people in our Premises outwith school hours.
2024 & June 2024
In May 2024 wa completèd the renovatlons of the premlses and also ¢omplet8d 8 weeks of
our programs in ￿hOOlS.
Wa also had a board meeting to plan our servlces moving forward.
We also had a meetlng wllh the piactltioners In order lo plan oui summgr program. Thls
Included a 6 week creatlve surmier sessions that was funded by Robgrtson Trust

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Jul 2024
Our summer Creatlve sesslons were very popular and well recelved. Each sesslon Induded
varlous ways for our young people to express themselves In a ￿ea￿ve way as well as bulld
relationshlps with the practltlongrs and other young ￿ople and famllies who attended. Thls
Included
'creative and movement
'wts and plants week
'trp3ard game week
'LN)ok week
On the week Ihal we held the bwk I￿8k a children's aulhor came to the space and read h8r
book lo the youn9 people and donated a copy of her took to the young wople. She also
had a Q & A session were the young people coukl ask her aLM)ul the book, how she came up
with the story and what her inspiration this was.
Each s8sslon we also provided fo(Kl and snacks for our young people wlth an awareness of
holiday hunger and ensured that each young Ferson attending were grven a meal.

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We also delivered the first "joining the dots prograrn" that was delivered (rom our premlses.
When we carried out our prcgrarns in sthools some ol the feed back that we received was
that the kids wanted to attend Ihe program outwith school hours. This was funded by thg
national lottery communty ftjnd, lh8 grant would fund 4 of our "joining the dots" prc*Jrams
d8liv8red from our premises.
ust 2024
In August Wg had our o￿n day In were we Invited chllthen. young people and famllies to loon
us in our premises were they could get rnore Information about our seNic8s, mael the board
members and praclits'oners and provide a space for families lo soaaiise with each other also.
On this day we provided food lor our young Feople and families who attended. We also had
a magician attended, face paintsT, glitter lattc*)s and beauty technician lo provide seNices
such as nail painting. This was a day full of fun and connection and yovided a vital
opportunlty lo gr¢)w awareness around our servlces and what SUN￿rts we can provide wilhin
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In August we delivered 121 sessions for our young ￿0p18 to provid8 SUFPOrt. Som8 of our
young Feoplè who attended 121 sessions found il diflicult to atl8nd group work which
crèated a barrler lo attèndlng thè servlces we bvere provldlng. In ordèr lo combal thls we
consulted with parents, caregNers and young peoFAe as well as LKsard members and
practitioners and concluded that 121 sessions would work better. We carried this out with
young Feople in need ol additional SUPF()rt and also mc*Jified our "joining the dots" program
to include 121 sessions also.
Se tember 2024
We contlnued wlth "lolning the dots" program
We launched our crealwe theatre school In Whrtehlll in South Lanarkshlre. Half of our board
members are from this area and had Identtfied that this was an area of deprivatlon and
socio-economic dlsadvanlage. We wanted to provide a SO￿lc9 were could SUPF¥)rt
young Feople lo express themselves through the use of arls. When we consulted wilh
young Feople some had voiced that a theatre school was something that they were
interested in however found some asFects of this too overwhelming. In order to combat this
we created a "crealive theatre Sch￿1. Ythich included singing, dancing, acting but also
included arts and uafts, making musical instruments and script writing. This was to gnsure
Ihal wa wer8 creating a needs led seNice that was inclusNe and mindful of some ol the
challenges that young Feople may face and looked to address this. Our youn9 people have
loved this aspect of our service and there is an attendance of 15+ young people who attend
each week. Our children have various backgrounds and challenges including ASN,
neurodwersity, soao-economic disa(fvantage and disabiliti8S.

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To wntlnue lo ralse funds we also completed the Klllwalk in EdlnbJrgh, the monles thal we
raised were also match funded b William Grants and Sons.
Wa also launched our art sesslons for chlldren and young ￿0P10. Kld art classes provlde a
sale space where chlldren can express and comrnunlcate IhelT crealive volce through play.
For children this can provlde the additional benefits of holdlng their attention and developing
Important cognitive and sensorimolor skills.

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The Holding Space re￿Wed £596 from the loeal SPAR store to support the ServI￿S that we
deliver in the local area via their SPAR stars funding.
October 2024
In October we dellvered more art sesslons for children and young Feople. We also dellvered
a Halloween creative woth shop. The Majority of our young Feople who attend our seNices
are neurodivergent. When speaking with young people and caregiv8rs they identified that it
was sometimes difficult for them to attend mainstream recreational activities as thera was
nol an Option for thelr parent lo stay with them. Al the Holding Space w8 have a room that
we provlde for parents to slay on the premises $0 that Ihey are nearby for Ihelr chlldren and
this also provides an opportunity lor our parents and caregivers lo connect with each other
and build relationships serving to combat s<Kial isolation oulwith our seNice deliver
operating hours.
Our 'loining the dots. program conlinued in OCto￿T where had Tommy our therapist
golden retriever who attended on one ol the sessions to engage with the young people
attending the wogram.

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The Holding Space continued to provide 121 sessions for young people with our
pracb'lion8rs the was funded by the grant that we received from The Robartson Trust.
In October the chlldren who attend our ¢reallve theatre school put on a Halloween show for
Ihelr parents, caregivers, familles and frlends from the local community, around 70 people
attended this and the young people were overjoyed lo shcw their families how hard they had
baen working. This avenl provided connection within the community and also a sens8 of
pride within th8 young ￿or1e.
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November 2024
Som8 ol th8 feedback that we had from our young peoF4e and car8giv8rs was that Ihera was
a need for services that our young people could continue to attend outsvith workshops and
programs. We sought to provide continuation of Care and provide an optM)rtunity for our
young Feople to continue lo a¢￿$$ the therapeutic relationships that they had build with
practs'lioners as well as the relats'onshiF6 that they had built with other young people. We
then launched our youth group lo address this n88d. Delivering this on a fortnighlly basis
wlth varlous activittas such as arts and ¢xafts. bxd games, movamant and play
We hosted a drop In day in N0vemL￿r provKling an owortunity for thg I￿al communlty to
attend our wemlses meet our practitioners and access support. This was also an
opportunity lo connect with each other serving to combat soclal Isolation and create a space
were everyone wuld attend and connect wilh each other.

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We delwered some art sessions with our practioners pam in a small group setting. Our
young ￿Ople use arts and crafts as a way of expressing themselves through creative play.
This also provides an opportunity for our young FeoF48 lo build IheraFeutic relationships with
our practitioners as well as build relationslwps with other young Feople
We also had an evening where we had a vlslt from Sky8 Ihe parrot, our young p&opl8 ware
able to meet skye as well as ask questions about her where her owner
ave us
lots of information not just about Skye bul all atout her SFecies. The y ng peop
this event and has asked that she return again to the Holding Space.
cember 202
In December we continued ￿1th our youth group which the klds IINed attending. We also
had our Christmas tree up and had Christmas actmties such as making Christmas cards and
Christmas baubles.
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ttonded Blochairn marf(et to raise monies for The Holding Space and
also lo iais8 awar8nass about our seivices.
Our Theatre group attended a Chrlstmas paty nlght were The Holding Space funded 22
children to go to the cinema to see Moana 2. Each Child was aiso given snacks and a
Christmas present, monies from The Robertson Twst Foundation were used to fund this
evening. The children who attended vol￿d that they really enjoyed their evening and had
lots ol fun SFending time logether during the wricKJ of Christmas festivities.
Janua
2025
The Holding space wemises and service delNery was dosed over the Christmas peric&l and
r80P8n8d in January 2025. The Holding Space Cr8atlV8 Th8atr8 School relaunched on 15
January, our youth group on 24 January and the last program of "jolnlng the dots" was also
launched.
The Holdlng Space receNed a grant frorn North Lanarkshire Councll of £20IXI where we
were able to launch our "sense ol purFX)se' prcfv3ram
Februa
2025
When SFeaking with our young people they had voiced that they would like a program were
they were able to build something that they had created from scratch. In dèvelopment of Ihls
we IncorForated the use ol arts and crafts and a cdcut machlne. Our young p90ple creatsd
Images using arts and also using creative softriear on Ihe crlcut machine that allowed them
to transfer their creations onlo water toll￿s, Fencil cases and other items. The young
people were then able lo take these away and use them in school or gift them to their friends
and family. This SUFPOrted our young people to build a sense of pride of seeing something
Ihal they had created imaginatively and bring it lo life and something that Ihey could use in
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In February we also began work in 4 different sthools delNering our "joining the dots-
program via VANL funding that each school cluster could access. We deliver8d our program
in 2 secondary schools. a cluster of 3 primary schools and also l ASN schwl.

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FUTURE PLANS
The Holding Space will continue to provide servi￿$ to supwrt the mental health and well
being of children, young people and families in Lanakshire This will LE done in our
pr8mis8s and also within s￿C￿lS. In June 2025
attended a networking
meeting alongside other third sector organisations in LanarPshire that was supported ty
VANL and North Lanatkshlre coundl. From this 6v6nl 15 Joining th8 Dots programs warè
requested to deltvered by various cluster leads. This is due to take place in the new
school lerm in Augusl 2025.
We have also beèn dolng lots of nOt￿orking wlth other organlsatlons and have crèated Ilnks
with other organisations such as Twechar hgallh living and enterprise centre and Anam
Alba. We have attended events that has teen delNered by Anam Alba and understand hcw
vital it is to create these links 2nd work together to create change for our children young
p8opl8 and families.
continu8 to attend training events in ord8r lo
8nsure that provldè a needs led servica and purwseful eaty InteNentlon.
has also created a training school called "use of S81f, th8 wsion for this is to
provid8 accr8dited training events and workshops working alongside par8nls, car8giv8rs and
professlonals to support Ihosè who SUPF4M children. The tralning that￿ has
developed has been assèssed and a¢credltèd by the CPD group and are now recognlsed
courses. ￿ seeks to dellver these on a pilot basis al no cost in oTdeT to provlde a
seNice that can support those who are supForting children.
is also due lo attend book bug trainlng In June 2025, the purpose of thls Iralnlng Is lo
provide a service that can accessed by preschool children and baties as the seNices
that we currently offer are accessed by children aged 5 years plus.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
During the year, The Holding Space SCIO g8nerat8d total receipts of £51,699 {2024'.
£27,576), reflecting a significant increase in income, prIM￿lIY due lo SUC￿$sful grant
awards received within restricted funds. Grant income rose to £39,820, compared wlth
£8,800 in th8 previous year. Unr8slricted income lolalled £12,T19. with strong contributions
from donations, income-generation activities. and other income.
Total payments for the year amounted to £50,86912024: £25,306}. The majority of
expenditure related to charitable activities, which increased in line with the delivery of funded
projects. Charitable payments lolalled £44,902. including £36,827 from restricted lunds.
Capital purchases amounted to £4,128, SUPFK)rting improvements lo the charity's facilities
and equipment. Governance costs were £1,840, reflecting the charity's continued investment
In robust overslght and compllance.
As a result. thè charlty achieved an overall surplus of £W2912024: £2.2711. Thls comprlsed
a surplus of £86 in unrestricted funds and £743 within restricted funds. These positlV8 results
strengthen the charity's financial wsilion and help ensure continued support for core
servl¢es and proje¢l dellvery.
RESERVES POLICY
The charity aims lo rn￿ntaIn unrestricted reserves equivalent to aFproxima181y three months
of 0￿ratIng costs. in order lo protect against un8xpected shortfalls or urgent funding needs.
Restrlcled reseNes relate to speciflc project commitments and currenly cover £6,000 of
salary, rent, partial running costs. and olher tKolect exFenses. ReseNes will nol in¢lude any
restricted or designated funds.
Any use of unrestricted reserves must be approved by the Trustees. This policy will be
reviewed annually to ensure it remalns appropriate.
As al 28 February, the closlng balance for unrestrlcled fvnds increasgd lo £1,558, provldlng
a m¢)desl bul stable level ol Ireety avallable reserves. The currenl reserves targel is £1,000,
representing one month ol running costs excluding refurbishment costs. The unrestricted
reserves therefore exceed the current rwserves tsrgel.
CLOSING BANK BALANCE
2025
2025
Unrnstrlcled Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
CASH IN HAND AND BANK
The Holding Space SCIO
The Holding Space Gredit Union
Cash in hand
CLOSING BALANCE 28.02.25
523
2.243
2.766
1,113
1,865
1,035
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THE HOLDING SPACE SCIO RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS AND
STATEMENT OF BALANCES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 21r25
2025
2025
Unrostricted Rgstrictgd
Funds
Funds
2025
Total
Fund8
2024
Total
Funds
RECEIIryS
Donations
Incom8 g&n&ratson
Grant ir￿rn9
Other income
TOTAL RECEIFYrs
3.469
7.587
900
3,469
7,587
39,820
2,543
51,699
4,250
14,525
8,800
38,920
12,779
27,576
PA YMENTS
Fund raising Costs
Charilablg Paym9nls
C8pital purchases
Govarnanca
288
24,317
8,075
3,378
1,240
12,692
,827 44,902
750
4,128
1.840
50,869
TOTAL PA YMENTS
38,177
24,605
SURPLUSY(DEFICIT)
743
829
2,272
STATEMENT OF BALANCES
2025
2025
Unr•gtrictod R•gtri¢t8d
Funds
Funds
2025
Total
Fund$
2024
Tolal
Fund$
OPENING BALANCES
OFéning baaneès101.03.241
sur￿usI{D9I1CItI lor the year
CLOSING BALANCES {28.02.251
1,472
1.$)0
743
2,972
829
58
CASH IN HAND AND BANK
The Holding Space SCIO
Tha Holding Spaco Crodil Union
Cash in hand
CLOSING BALANCE128.02.25>
523
2,243
2,766
1,865
58
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1 BASIS OF AccouKfiNG
Thèse accounts have beèn prepared on the recelpts and Payments Basis In accordanca
with the charilies and Trustee investrnent IScoland} Act 2005 and the charities Accounts
(Scollandl, Regulations 2006las amended)
2 NATURE AND PURPOSE OF FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds-unrestricled funds come from donations, fundraising activities and
rental income that is available for the general PurF￿￿eS of the charity. These funds rnay be
used al tha discretion ol the Trustees to supwrt the day-lo-day oparalions of The Holding
Space SCIO, induding staffing, core running costs, seNice deltvery, and any other activities
that further the charity's objects. Unrestricted funds also include any donations or income not
sp8clflcally dèslgnaled ty donors or funders for partI￿lar projects.
Restrlct8d Funds-Restrlcted funds conslst of grants and donatlons recèlved for spadllc
purposes as determined by the funder. These funds can only te used in accordance with th8
conditions attached to each award. During the year, restricted income supported project
d8llv8ry. programmè aclivitt8s. and capital Improv8m8nts aligned wlth fund8r rèquiremènts.
Any unspent balances at the year-end ar8 carri8d forward to b8 aFplied to the continuation
of these restricted activities in the next financial period.
FUND BALANCES as al 28.If2.25
Opning Bal-
01.03.24 £
Closing
28.02.25 £
13
cél t$£
4,500
1.500
m&nts £
4,487
1,500
751
10,000
994
414
Rèstrictèd, VANL-Portland
Rèstrictèd, VANL-St Marys
Rèstrictèd, VANL-St Andrèw$
Rèstrictèd, RO￿rtSOn Trust
Rgstrictgd, NLC-Challorgo Fu￿1
NLC A Sense ol Purpose
Restricted, Lotto- Awards lor all
TOTAL RESTRICTED FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED. GENERAL
FUND
TOTAL FUND
1.500
749
10,000
1,000
2,000
19.920
1,586
12,TT9
12,802
69
3 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
No remunerallon has been paid to any trustees in accordance wlth section 67 of th8
Charities and Trusteg invgslment IScolland} Act 2005. Thgre wgre no other salarigs pald to
any connected persons during the year. There were exFenses paid lo tNslees or
connected persons during the year.
The sum of £1,825 was paid into the Chairperson'slCPI personal account and then £1,000
was transferred into the charity's bank account and can be seen in other income, the other
£825 was used to pay for various refU￿lShing costs.
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2,466 £9,380
1 Trust80
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4 DONATIONS
2025
Unrostrlctod
Funds
2025
Rgstrictad
FurKIs
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Total
FurKIs
Donalions-Non-Gift Aid
Donations Busin8SS
SFeedo Mick Foundation
TOTAL
2,250
1.749
1,749
2,000
4,250
3,469
3,469
5 FUNDRAING
202S
Unrnstrlctéd
Funds
2025
R&strlct
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
Rental Income
Fundraising
TOTAL
1,720
5,867
7,587
1,720
5,867
7,587
14,525
14,525
6 GRANT INCOME
2025
2025
Unrg8trlct8d Roslriclgd
Funds
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Tolal
Funds
The National Lottery
Rotertson Trust
North lanarkshire Councll
South Lanarkshire Council
Voluntary Action North Lanarkshlre
TOTAL
19,920
10,OCM)
3,OCJ)
19,920
10,000
3,900
7,000
9)0
300
1,500
8,8CIO
6,OCM)
38,920
6,000
39,820
7 OTHER INCOME
2025
Unrestricted
Fund8
2025
Restricted
Fund8
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Fund8
Other Revenue
Trustee Rapayment"
TOTAL
1,543
.1,000
2543
"1,000
2,543
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8 FUND RAISING COSTS
2025
2025
Unvestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Total
FurKIs
Raffl8S
Fundraislng costs
TOTAL
12
276
288
9 CHARITABLE PAYMENTS
Charltablè Payments
2025
Unrngtrlctad
Funds
2025
Strlctod
Funds
2￿5
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
Salaries
Sell-Employed Practitioners
Programmè Adminislratlon
One lo Ones
Training
Admln Cosls
Rent
Insurance
Factor Faes
Refurblshment
Signagg
Light, Power, Heating
Cleanlng
Storage Fees
Advertising and Marketlng
Telephone & Internet
Printing & Stationery
Poslage, Freight & Courier
IT SO￿are and Consumables
Consulting
F￿d and Snacks
Motor Vehicle Expenses
Refreshments
Open day Costs
Dog therapy
Crystal Purchases
Welcome Packs
Subscriptions
Sundries
bank Fees
TOTAL
6,OCQ
10,848
1,658
1,780
6,000
11,068
1,658
1,820
264
1,900
11,006
811
1,418
6,105
1,500
350
700
530
220
40
1.g
11,OC6
811
1,063
530
7g7
6,290
355
5.575
9,47S
600
514
31
545
33S
374
375
325
325
20
114
20
259
145
8S
20
40
117
350
118
120
40
313
40
200
305
305
1,946
354
12
12
586
124
586
124
101
8,075
36,827
44,902
24,317
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CAPITAL PURCHASES
10 LIABILITIES
Capital purchases
2025
Unrgstrlcted
Funds
2025
Rgstrictgd
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
Capital purchases
TOTAL
3,378
3,378
750
750
4,128
4,128
11 GOVERNANCE
2025
Unrnstrlctad
Funds
2025
R9Strlctgd
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
Community Accounting Service
Truslae payments.
TOTAL
240
'1.COO
1,240
840
1.000
1,840
The £1,000 Truste&relat8d payment has been fully reimbursed to the charity and
subsequently allocated to unrestricted general funds."
12. FIXED ASSETS
The Holdlng Space Establlshes £250 as threshold amount for mlnlmurn befo￿ belng
added lo Fix8d asset register. All rt8rns of a capial nature are 8xpensed in the Receipts and
Payments accounts. Assets wlll v￿ued at historlc cost.
2025 £
4,128
Assets
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12 LIABILITIES
The tharity C￿CUpIeS premises leas8d from The Brai"d Famity Pension Scheme under a non-
cancellable oFerating lease agreement. The lease ￿MMenCed on 19 June 2023 for a term
of five years, ending 18 June 2028. A rent-free period was 9ranted from 19 June 2023 10 30
Novembar 2023.
The annual rent is £12,000 per annum. payabl8 in inslalments. Tha n8Xt rent revi8W IS
scheduled lor 18 De￿rnber 2025.
As al 28 February 2025, the charity oV￿d £1,000 in rent. During the period, the landlord
agreed to offset rent of £1,C￿0 In respect of radiatOTsiheaters purchased dlrectly by the
charity for the premises. rathèr than reimbursing the charty. This transaction has b88n
tr8ated as a settlement of rent expense to reflect the economic substance.
Factor Feès
ProFety Insuranc8
£228.19 Quartwly Sut4èct to repalr and malnlenance schèdule
£835.17 Annually Payable each year
LEASING COSTS
2025
2￿25
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
Rent"
Insuranc8
Factor Fees
TOTAL
11,006
811
1,063
11,006
811
1,418
6,290
355
355
' The landlordprovided a £1,000 rent reduction as a contribution towards substantial
refurbishment costs..
The accounts for the year are attached on pages 1 to 11 and the notes to the accounts form
an Integral part of thls rewrt.
The report was approved by the trustges on
and si
ned on their behall
Date
20 Nov 2025 IWQ
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE HOLDING SPACE
I report on the accounts of the charty for the year ended 28 February 2025 which are set
out on pages 1 to 24
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The charily's trustees ar8 resp)nsible lor the preparation of the accounts in accordanc8 with
the tèrms of the Charitlès and Ttustèe Investment IScotland} Act 2C(15 and the Charltiés
Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 3)06. The charty twstees consider that the audit
requirement of Regulation 10{11 Idl ol the Charities Accounts {Scollandl Regulations 2006
does not apply.11 is rny responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44111
Icl ol th8 Act and to stale whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDEfrrr EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts
(Scollandl Flegulalions 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept
by the charity and a comparison ol the accounts pres8nled with those records. It also includes
conslderatlon of any unusual tl8ms or disclosurès In the accounts, and the seeklng of
explanatlons from you as Irustses ¢on¢ernlng any suth mallers. The pr¢xedures undertaken
do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audlt and. consequgnlly, I do not
express an audit opinion on the view gNen by the accounts.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, STATEMENT
In the course ol my examlnation. no matter has come to my attènllon:
11 which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that. In any materfal resFecI, the
requlremenls
lo keep accounting records in accordance with Section 4411) lal of the 2005
Act and Regulatlon 4 01 the 2006 Accounts Regulatlons. and
lo prepare a¢¢ounls vthkh accord wllh Ihe a¢¢ounling records and comply wtth
Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
hav8 not been met,. or
21 to which, in my opinion. attention should ￿ drawn in order to ena￿e a proper
understandin
ol the accounts lo be reached.
Slgne
Finan
Professional Qualification '. MAAT AATQB
Address: Voluntary Action North Lanarkshlre
7 Scott Street
Motherwell
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