Active Seniors SCIO
Report of the trustees and unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026
Scottish charity number: SC052357
BK Plus Ltd Gordon Chambers 90 Mitchell Street Glasgow G1 3NQ
Active Seniors
Contents of the financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2026
| Page | |
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| Reference and Administration Details | 1 |
| Trustee’s Annual Report | 2-3 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 4 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 5 |
| Statement of Balances | 6 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 7-8 |
Active Seniors SCIO Reference and Administration Details For the year ended 31 March 2026
Registered Charity number
SC052357
Principal Address
c/o Kingsway Community Connections 50 Kingsway Court Glasgow G13 2EU
Trustees
Irene Irvine Janette McAllister Pamela McGuire Toni Hurrell Marie Murphy Barbara Gray Grace Smith Katherine Milne Marion Macintyre John Doyle Jean Josey
Chair Treasurer Secretary Vice Chair Resigned 16 January 2026
Independent examiner
Susan Wood BK Plus Ltd Gordon Chambers 90 Mitchell Street Glasgow G1 3NQ
Bankers
Bank of Scotland PO Box 1000 BX2 1LB
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Active Seniors SCIO Reference and Administration Details For the year ended 31 March 2026
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Active Seniors was formed in February 2004 and was recognized as a Scottish Charity with effect from 19[th] August 2008 and the charity is governed by its constitution. On the 28[th] 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 SC039798 to the new one Active Seniors SCIO SC052357. 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 25-26.
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 local 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) To consult with seniors on service provision and their needs. c) To promote and encourage development opportunities for educational, physical and social activities for seniors.
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d) To consult 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 £14,418 (2025: £12,694), the current member of staff is employed p/t at 16 hours per week.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
During 2025/26 1495 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; 19 men and 141 women aged from 61 to 97. In addition to the 160 we have many nonmembers 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 2025/26
Our programme this year offered a vibrant mix of outings, social events, and wellbeing activities. We enjoyed memorable trips to Ayr, Largs, Balloch, Rothesay, Peebles, Culzean Castle, and Perth , along with visits to the Mackintosh Willow Tea Rooms , Hampden , and indoor bowling sessions. Members took part in wellness workshops , canal boat trips , and even AI learning sessions , reflecting our commitment to varied and enriching experiences. Our large themed socials — celebrating Easter , Burns Night , Country & Western , Halloween , and Christmas — continued to be hugely popular, bringing the community together through music, dancing, and shared enjoyment. We also hosted a community pantomime attended by 150 seniors , and our Macmillan Coffee Afternoon raised an
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Reference and Administration Details For the year ended 31 March 2026
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impressive £1,000 , showcasing the generosity and spirit of our members.
It was another outstanding year filled with connection, activity, and friendship — making new memories while cherishing long-standing ones.
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 £33,365 (2024: £28,972) and expenditure was £30,832 (2025: £25,049) leaving a surplus of £2,533 (2025: £3,923).
As at 31 March 2026 the charity held funds of £55,083 (2025: £52,550).
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 2026, the charity had a surplus of funds of £55,083 (2025: £52,550) made up of a surplus on unrestricted funds of £14,709 (2025: £10,784) and restricted funds of £40,374 (2025: £41,766).
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.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on …………………………………………………………..and signed on its behalf by:
J McAllister
Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF Active Seniors SCIO
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026 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 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:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
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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
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations (as amended).
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Susan Wood BAcc, CA BK Plus Ltd Gordon Chambers 90 Mitchell Street Glasgow G1 3NQ
[Date 20 August 2026]
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Receipts and Payments Account For the year ended 31 March 2026
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| ctive Seniors SCIO ceipts and Payments Account the year ended 31 March 202 6 |
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| 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | ||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income and endowments from: | |||||
| Donation and legacies | 3 | 2,800 | - | 2,800 | 590 |
| Other trading activities | 4 | 4,180 | - | 4,180 | 1,306 |
| Charitable activities | 5 | - | 26,385 | 26,385 | 27,076 |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ||
| Total income and endowments | 6,980 | 26,385 | 33,365 | 28,972 | |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ||
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Charitable activities | 6 | 3,055 | 27,777 | 30,832 | 25,049 |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ||
| Net (expenditure)/income | 3,925 | (1,392) | 2,533 | 3,923 | |
| Total funds at 1 April 2025 | 10,784 | 41,766 | 52,550 | 48,627 | |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ||
| Total funds at 31 March 2026 | 14,709 | 40,374 | 55,083 | 52,550 | |
| ====== | ====== | ====== | ====== |
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Active Seniors SCIO
Statement of cashflows For the year ended 31 March 2026
| Unrestricted Funds (£) |
Restricted Funds (£) |
Total Funds (£) |
2025 Total (£) | ||||||
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| Opening cash and bank balances |
10,784 | 41,766 | 52,550 | 48,628 | |||||
| Surplus/- deficit for the year |
3,925 | (1,392) | 2,533 | 3,923 | |||||
| Closing cash and bank balances |
14,709 | 40,374 | 55,083 | 52,550 |
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Active Seniors SCIO Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2026
1. 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 SC039798) on 19 August 2008 and converted to a SCIO (registered number SC052357) on 27 February 2023. It’s registered address is c/o Kingsway Community Connections, 50 Kingsway Court, Glasgow, G13 2EU.
2 . BASIS OF PREPARATION
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended)
| 3. | DONATIONS AND LEGACIES | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2026 | 2025 | ||
| Funds | Funds | Total | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Donation and legacies | 2,800 | - | 2,800 | 590 | |
| ======= | ======= | ======= | ======= | ||
| 4. | OTHER TRADING INCOME | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2026 | 2025 | ||
| Funds | Funds | Total | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fundraising | 4,180 | - | 4,180 | 1,306 | |
| ======= | ======= | ======= | ======= | ||
| 5. | INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2026 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Total | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Grants from | ||||
| National Lottery Comm Fund | - | 14,699 | 14,699 | 21,406 |
| Age Scotland | - | 840 | 840 | 1,810 |
| Generations Working Together | - | - | - | 2,500 |
| Glasgow City Council | - | 830 | 830 | 1,360 |
| GCVS – Glasgow Wellbeing Fund | - | 10,016 | 10,016 | - |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | |
| - | 26,385 | 26,385 | 27,076 | |
| ======= | ======= | ======= | ======= |
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Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2026
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6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
| HARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Funds | Funds | Total | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Accountancy – IE Fee | - | - | - | 780 |
| Bus trips, Travel, Catering | - | 3,707 | 3,707 | 5,935 |
| IT Costs | - | - | - | - |
| Postage and stationery | - | - | - | - |
| General | - | 375 | 375 | 211 |
| Insurance | - | 570 | 570 | 547 |
| Donations | - | 50 | 50 | 160 |
| Staff costs | - | 14,418 | 14,418 | 12,694 |
| Socials | - | 11,522 | 11,522 | 4,707 |
| Telephone | - | - | - | - |
| Travel | - | - | - | 15 |
| Training | - | 190 | 190 | - |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | |
| - | 30,832 | 30,832 | 25,049 | |
| ======= | ======= | ======= | ======= |
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| OVEMENT IN FUNDS | ||||
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| At 1 Apr 25 | Income | Expenditure | At 31 Mar 26 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | 10,784 | 6,980 | (3,055) | 14,709 |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| National Lottery Comm Fund | 27,237 | 14,699 | (26,107) | 15,829 |
| Big Lottery | 14,529 | - | - | 14,529 |
| Age Scotland | - | 840 | (840) | - |
| Glasgow City Council | - | 830 | (830) | - |
| GCVS – GWF | 10,016 | - | 10,016 | |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | |
| 41,766 | 26,385 | (27,777) | 40,374 | |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | |
| 52,550 | 33,365 | (30,832) | 55,083 | |
| ======= | ======= | ======= | ======= |
Purpose of restricted funds:
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National Lottery – Community Fund – Funding for staff costs and carrying out core activities.
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• Big Lottery – funding for improving lives
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Age Scotland – funding to be used for Panto and Christmas social
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Glasgow City Council – funding for carrying out core activities.
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GCVS – GWF – funding for improving mental health and wellbeing of adults living in Glasgow
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Active Seniors SCIO Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2026
Related Party Transactions:
The trustees received no remuneration or expenses during the year (2025: NIL).
There were no related party transactions during the year (2025: NIL).
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