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Active Seniors SCIO

Report of the trustees and unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025

Scottish charity number: SCO52357

ACTIVE SENIORS GLASGOW WEST

BK Plus Ltd Gardon Chambers 90 Mitchell Street Glasgow G1 3NQ

Active Seniors

Contents of the financial statements

For the year ended 31 March 2025

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Active Seniors SCIO

Reference and Administration Details For the year ended 31 March 2025

Registered Charity number $C052357 Principal Address c/o Kingsway Community Connections 50 Kingsway Court Glasgow G13 2EU

Trustees

Independent examiner

BK Plus Ltd Gordon Chambers 90 Mitchell Street Glasgow G1i3NQ Bankers Bank of Scotland , PO Box 1000 BX2 1LB

Reference and Administration Details

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Active Seniors SCIO

For the year ended 31 March 2025

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Active Seniors was formed in February 2004 and was recognized as a Scottish Charity with effect from 19"" August 2008 and the charity is governed by its constitution. On the 28" February 2023 Active Seniors’ application to OSCR to : become a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) was successful. All assets were transferred from the : existing charity Active Seniors $C039798 to the new one Active Seniors SCIO §C052357, In November 2023 OSCR acknowledged the dissolution of Active Seniors ~ SC039798. ‘

Trustees are appointed under the terms of the constitution by the members at the AGM, There were eleven trustees in 24-25.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The objects of the Association shall be to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of The North West Community Health Partnership Area without distinction of sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions by associating the loca! statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide — facilities, or assist in the provision of facilities, in the Interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation so that their conditions of life may be improved, In furtherance of the above object the Association shall have the following aims: ‘

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a) To promote events for seniors in the North West Area Community Health Partnership Area of Glasgow.
b) Toconsult with seniors on service provision and their needs.
c) To promote and encourage development opportunities for educational, physical and social activities for seniors.
d) Toconsult on representative structures for seniors in the North West Area of the City

KEY MANAGEMENT REMUNERATION

In the opinion of the trustees, there is one member of management, the Development Officer. During the year total employer costs were £12,694 (2024: £12,585), the current member of staff is employed p/t at 16 hours per week.

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ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

During 2024/25 1605 seniors attended our events, our monthly social attracted an average of 80 people and our day trips an average of 48.

We have 160 regular members; 20 men and 140 women aged from 63 to 95. In addition to the 160 we have many non- r members who come to our monthly free access socials where we have live music and dancing. ‘Many of our members have health issues such as arthritis, diabetes as well as heart and respiratory conditions, so getting out of the house and keeping active helps keep them healthy and active.

Managing access to some events through membership enables us to keep in touch with people on a regular basis, maximise our limited resources, and book and plan events. The majority of our events are free, unless we feel the cost per person is over what we would normally budget, in these cases we ask for a small contribution per person towards the cost.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM ACTIVITIES IN 2024/25

Intergenerational Project — the project we were taking part in over the year with Generations Working Together ended with the Insight and Learning Report - Exploring Intergenerational Connections & Community Safety as well as stakeholder event to showcase of the Community Knowledge Fund Research. We were very proud to have contributed to the results and our committee member spoke at the event. We followed this up by showing the exploratory drama videos that had been created to our members.

We are keen to look at areas where we can Improve external services to our members and as part of this, we asked

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Active Seniors SCIO

For the year ended 31 March 2025

SPG Energy (wholesale energy provider) to give a talk on how SPG are able to prioritise services for those who need it. Most members attending signed up for free energy assessments and received free power cut lightbulbs and torches. In July 2024 our member's consultation highlighted great interest in having a formal afternoon tea. We had a memorable trip to Troon to see the beach (some with feet in water) ending up with a delicious high tea In Alloway the birthplace of Burns.

In 2024/25 we noticed members especially enjoyed themed larger events — this triggered the Introduction of our first Burns Supper afternoon. This was very successful with a 112 person turnout, Knightswood Connects kindly paid for a piper who set the scene, and the Partick Pluckers led the singing after an address to the haggis. Other great cultural events Included two amazing trips to Kelvingrove Museum led by the very knowledgeable staff at the museurn where our chosen themes were explored Egyptians and ceramics; and a trip to the theatre to see an afternoon play.

We have been supported this year by The National Lottery Community Fund, Age Scotland, and Glasgow City Council Local Area Partnership Funds.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Income for the period was £28,972 (2024: £31,770) and expenditure was £25,049 (2024: £26,827) leaving a surplus of £3,923 (2024: £4,943),

As at 31 March 2025 the charity held funds of £52,550 (2024: £48,627).

Reserves policy

The reserves of the charity comprise unrestricted funds, which are available to use in furtherance of achieving the charity's objectives and restricted funds that may be applied only as directed by the funder.

In the year ended 31 March 2025, the charity had a surplus of funds of £52,550 (2024: £48,627) made up of a surplus on unrestricted funds of £10,784 (2024: £6,388) and restricted funds of £41,766 (2024; £42,239),

APPROVAL OF THE REPORT

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

| order ofthe board oftrustees on :_ signed on its behalf by:

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

Active Seniors SCIO

| report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 7 to 8.

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) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity's trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)(a) to (c) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply; neither are the accounts required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006, It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under Section 44(1)(c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of the independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended), 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 seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently | do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with myexamination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations (as amended); and to prepare accounts whic ccord with the accounting records and to comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations (as amended)
have not been met; o1 (2) to which, in my opinion, attention shouldbe drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached

have not been met; o1

BK Plus Ltd Gordon Chambers 90 Mitchell Street Glasgow G1 3NQ

1 July 2025

		2025	2025	2025	2024
		Unrestricted	Restricted	Total	Total
		Funds	Funds	Funds	Funds
	Nate	£	£	£	£
Income and endowments from:
Donation and legacies	3	590	-	590	-
Other trading activities	4	1,306	-	1,306	1,060
Charitable activities	5	2,500	24,576	27,076	30,770
Total income and endowments		4,396	24,576	28,972	31,770
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities	6	473	24,576	25,049	25,049
Net (expenditure)/income		3,923	-	3,923	4,943
Total funds at 1 April 2024		6,388	42,239	48,627	43,684
Totalfundsat31March2025		10,311	42,239	52,550	48,627

Active Seniors SCIO

Statement of cashflows For the year ended 31 March 2025

		Unrestricted	Restricted	Total	2024Total	Total (£)
		Funds (£}	Funds (£)	Funes
				(£)
Opening		6,388	42,239	48,627	43,684
cash and									-
bank										,
balances
Surplus/-		4,396	(473)	3,923	4,943
deficit for						,
the year
Closing cash		10,784	41,766	52,550	48,627		'
and bank	,
balances								i

Notes to the Accounts

Active Seniors SCIO

For the year ended 31 March 2025

di GENERAL INFORMATION

Active Seniors (“the charity”) is a Scottish charitable Incorporated organisation governed by its constitution dated 19 August 2008. It was registered as a charity in Scotland (registered number $C039798) on 19 August 2008 and converted to a SCIO (registered number SCO52357) on 27 February 2023. It’s registered address Is c/o Kingsway Community Connections, 50 Kingsway Court, Glasgow, G13 2EU.

Z.	BASIS OF PREPARATION
	These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis		in accordance	with the Charities and
	Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act2005andthe	Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations2006 (as			amended)
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		Unrestricted	Restricted	2025	2024		.*
		Funds	Funds	Total	Total
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	Donation and legacies	590	-	590	Ks
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4.	OTHERTRADING INCOME
		Unrestricted	Restricted	2025	2024
		Funds	Funds	Total	Total
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	Fundraising	1,306	-	1,306	1,060
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5.	INCOME FROMCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
		Unrestricted	Restricted	2025	2024
		Funds	Funds	Total	Total
		£	f	£	£
	Grantsfrom
	National LotteryComm Fund	.	21,406	21,406	27,710
	Age Scotland	-	1,810	1,810	500
	GenerationsWorkingTogether	2,500	-	2,500	2,500
	Glasgow CityCounell	-	1,360	1,360	“
		2,500	24,576	27,076	30,710
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Active Seniors SCiIO

Notes to the Accounts

For the year ended 31 March 2025

CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

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||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Unrestricted|Restricted|2025|2024| |Funds|Funds|Total|Total| |£|£|£|£|:| |Accountancy —|IE|Fee|-|780|780|780| |Bus|trips,|Travel,|Catering|-|5,935|5,935|5,530| |IT|Costs|-|8|-|.| |Postage and|stationery|-|-|-|477| |General|-|211|211|-| |Insurance|-|547|547|476| |Donations|-|160|160|150| |Staff|costs|-|12,694|12,694|12,585| |Socials|-|4,707|4,707|5,717| |Telephone|-|-|-|110| |Travel|-|15|15|76| |Training|.|-|-|976| |-|25,049|25,049|26,827| |7.|MOVEMENT|IN|FUNDS| |At|1 Apr 24|Income|= Expenditure|At 31 Mar 25| |£|£|E|£| |Unrestricted|funds|6,388|4,396|-|10,784| |Restricted|funds| |National|Lottery|27,710|21,406|(21,879)|27,237| |Big|Lottery|14,529|-|-|14,529| |Age|Scotland|-|1,810|(1,810)|-| |Glasgow|City Council|-|1,360|(1,360)|-| |.| |42,239|24,576|(25,049)|41,766| |48,627|28,972|(25,049)|52,550|

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Purpose of restricted funds:

Glasgow City Council — funding for carrying out core activities.

Age Scotland = funding to be used for Panto and Christmas social.

National Lottery — Community Fund = Funding for staff costs and carrying out core activities.