2025-03-31-accounts - All Strong Scotland

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’ – – ALL STRONG SCOTLAND SC052398 TRUSTEE S ANNUAL REPORT

Start Date: 1[st] April 2024 to End Date: 31[st] March 2025 Charity Registration Number: SC052398

Address: 3[rd] Floor, Drummond House, 6 Scott Street, Perth, PH1 5EJ

All Strong Scotland’s governing document is a constitution, and is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations (SCIO)

Trustees for the period 1[st] April 2024 to 31[st] March 2025 and at the date of this report, 23[rd ] April 2025:

Trustees are elected by way of a resolution passed by majority vote of the board.

Why was All Strong Scotland Established?

What are our aims and objectives?

All Strong’s mission is to support the improvement and self-management of mental health, connection, and overall wellbeing, particularly for vulnerable and marginalised groups, and those with additional support needs and challenges. This is achieved through providing well-supported, fully-private sessions for specific groups in close partnership with other charities and relevant local organisations, as well as the general public and individuals, both by organisation and self-referral. With three spaces (private gym, public gym, and creative and social space), participants benefit from a range of activities to support their wellbeing, including all-ability physical activity, guided relaxation, peer support and social interaction, journaling, art and music. All sessions are tailored to the needs of the group and individual. We work with all age groups, and have had participants from ages 5 to 80.

All Strong is a safe and inclusive environment, supporting people through prevention and early intervention in relation to mental and physical health, as well as supporting recovery and wellbeing for people emerging from and coping with challenging life situations, mental and physical health struggles, and addiction recovery.

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We began our work in 2018 as a Community Interest Company, transitioning to a Scottish Incorporated Charitable Organisation in March 2023.

Gym, Art & Music with Perth Autism Support, YP Instructor Qualification, Gentle Movement Outreach

Who do we help?

We work with a wide variety of other charities and local organisations to provide fully private groups to their service users. This year we have also expanded our public offering to include 3 weekly physical training, peer connection and relaxation sessions for mental wellbeing, open to the public by age group (12-15s, 16-24s, adults 16+). We have also developed our Creative & Social Space to provide 2 weekly Art for Mental Wellbeing sessions open to the public. People can self-refer into our public groups, and we also receive many participants via organisation referral.

In addition to activity provision, we have also supported employability and personal development of volunteers and some young people participants with 1 adult gaining their Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, and 4 young people gaining their Level 1 Gym Instructor certification.

From April 2024 to March 2025, All Strong has worked in partnership with the following organisations, offering our full range of activities and tailoring the format of sessions according to the needs and interests of the group:

Perth Autism Support (14-17s group, 8-11s group, Sibling’s Group)
Perth and Kinross Association of Voluntary Services (Young Unpaid Carers)
No.3 Autism Initiative (autistic adults)
Perth & Kinross Day Opportunities (adults with learning disabilities)
The LGBT+ Community, including Rainbow Heartlands
Churches Action for the Homeless
Perth College Additional Support Classes (Moving On and Skill Up groups)
Integrated Drug and Alcohol Recovery Team, Tayside Council on Alcohol (adults in addiction recovery)
Change Mental Health (unpaid carers)
Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre Perth & Kinross
The Murray Royal Hospital (Amulree and Leven Wards)
Perth & Kinross ADHD Support
Linda’s Ladies (women only mental health support group)
ESOLperth (women only refugees)
Trauma Healing Together (refugees and asylum seekers)
PKC Services for Young People (care experienced, people in or at the edge of the social work system, complex emotional, social and behavioural needs)
PKC SCOPE Team (teens and young adults with learning disabilities and complex needs)
Social Welcome

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The vast majority of beneficiaries struggle with mental health issues and initially low confidence in addition to other conditions and life challenges, and often lack self-belief, knowledge and positive experience of wellbeing self-management tools prior to their attendance at All Strong. Low mood, anxiety and chronic stress are also common, in addition to behavioural challenges amongst some of the young people’s groups.

Although the majority of our programmes are still based on physical training with a wide range of equipment and exercises, along with guided relaxation, the development of our Creative & Social space has enabled participants to try new things, and there is increasing demand for specific art, music and journaling sessions (or as elements in addition to gym training), as well as use of this space for talking based support groups, including Social Welcome, LGBT+ creative groups, Suicide and Self-Harm, and bereavement support. Our approach is therefore one of flexibility in terms of both session content and use of our space, to best meet the needs of a growing number of partner groups and the wider local community.

Gym Training, adults with learning disabilities, and refugees’ groups

Art and Music in our Creative Space

What have we done? – OUTPUT and ACHIEVEMENTS

Provided 954 groups sessions, in collaboration with 20 local partner organisations, and for the local community.
Supported 427 people in the use of a range of wellbeing activities, both through group and individual sessions.
Supported 1 adult to gain their Level 2 Gym Instructor certification, and 4 young people with additional challenges to gain their Level 1 Gym Instructor certification.

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What difference have we made? – IMPACT

Our programmes are designed to :

empower participants with positive experience and knowledge in the use of self-management tools for mental and physical wellbeing
directly improve mental and physical health
prevent decline into mental ill-health for vulnerable and marginalised groups
develop healthy routine and habits
foster positive connections and friendships, reducing isolation and loneliness
provide opportunity for personal growth and employability

We regularly survey our groups and participants, and liaise closely with partner organisation staff, who are in attendance at each session, to evaluate and measure impact and benefits received, as well as to improve and adapt our offering as required.

We used ‘Mood Scores,’ at the start and end of sessions to highlight immediate boost to mood and sense of wellbeing as a direct result of participation, with the vast majority of participants confirming, by way of thumbs up or verbally, that they felt better for attending.
98% agreed that participation directly improved their mental wellbeing
93% agreed that they felt more connected and less isolated
100% agreed that gym programmes provided positive experience of exercise and relaxation techniques
90% agreed that participation helped to better self-manage mental and physical health
92% agreed that participation has helped to reduce and better cope with stress
100% agreed that instructors and staff are friendly and supportive
100% agreed that the creative space improved their sense of wellbeing

Through our evaluations as well as through direct feedback, both from participants and partner organisation staff, we have also received a large number of positive comments and testimonials. In summary, these include the following points:

Group sessions have been instrumental for many in recovery from mental health issues and addiction
Attendance provides healthy routine, connection, and boost to wellbeing
The premises and environment are welcoming, and the atmosphere is relaxed and nonjudgemental.
Staff and volunteers are knowledgeable and helpful, showing empathy and understanding.
Sessions are enjoyable and fun, and enable participants to talk and engage in physical training and creative activities in an encouraging and low-pressure way.

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Financial Overview

For accounts ending 31[st] March 2025, we had £19,901 cash in the bank.

We currently have two three year funds, which contribute to both core costs and project costs, and we will continue to apply for further funding from a variety of sources to sustain and develop our work.

Reserves Policy

We have a separate bank account for holding reserves, and we aim to build up to holding three months of all costs in reserve, to approximately £24,000. This amount has been established as important due to the unpredictability of acquiring funding through grants and specific timelines for funds, especially as a newer charity.

Reserves will be built through a combination of our own fundraising efforts, through low-cost events and donations, promotion of our work and impact and an effort to raise corporate donations and sponsorship, as well as income generated from use of our facilities by individuals and groups, and from rental of space to personal trainers, with the majority of clients training with mental and physical health improvement as a priority.

Our reserves policy will be reviewed annually in April.

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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of All Strong Scotland

I report on the accounts and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025 which are set out on the following pages.

Respective responsibilities of directors and examiner

The charity’s directors are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (the Act) and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (the Accounts Regulations). The charities directors consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (a) to (c) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the financial statements as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. 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 financial statements and seeking explanations from you as Directors 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

During my examination, no matter has come to my attention

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
To prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records, Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and in other respects comply with regulation 8 of the Accounts Regulations

have not been met, or

To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

tk)cusuJn Enveky ID. 2B1FE41IA4D9A8L5FB7B63FA8E Income and Expenditure Report All Strong Scotland For the year ended 31 March 2025 Account 2025 2024 Turnover Sales 7,569 7,569 4,297 4,297 Total Tumover Cost of Sales Direct Expenses Direct Wages Total Cost of Sales 13,194 26,666 39,860 10,984 7,895 18,879 Gross Profft 42,290 -14.582 Administrative Costs Advertisin8 & Marketin8 Audit & Accountancy fees Bank Fees Depreciation Expense General Expenses Insurance Interest PaKI ITSoftware and Consumables Postage, Freight & Courier Printing & Stationery Rates 2,230 695 1,426 540 426 2,662 907 1,154 1,743 495 183 50 1,127 957 1,047 223 458 Rent Repairs & Maintenanc• Staff Salaries Staff Training Subscriptions Telephone & Internet Volunteer Expenses Total Admlnlstratlve Costs 25,21)0 28,144 393 26,691 1,115 2,497 752 5LK) 33,887 1,162 1,479 757 1,358 73,963 66,350 Oporating Profit -106,253 0.932 Other Income Grant Income 116,241 18 107,306 293 Interest Income Total Other Income 116,259 107,599 SurpluslDefecit: 10,006 26.667

tk)cusuJn Enveky ID. 2B1FE41IA4D9A8L5FB7B63FA8E Balance Sheet All Strong Scotland As at 31 March 2025 Account 31 Mar 2025 31 Mar 2024 Fixed Assets Tangible Assets Fixtures and Fittings Plant and Machinery Accumulated Depreciation Total Tanglblo Assels 6,192 20,433 -17,108 9,516 9,516 6,192 18,983 -14,446 10,729 10,729 Current Assets Cash at bank and In hand ALL STRONG SCOTLAND ALL STRONG SCOTLAND#(K)I Total Cash at bank and In hand 18,483 1,418 19,901 19,901 14,301 14,302 14,302 Total Curront Assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one ye PAYE Payable 2.879 2,879 Net Curront Assets Iuabllltlos) 17,022 14,302 Total Assets less Current Llabllltles 25.031 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year DSL Loan RBS Bounce Back Loan Social Investment Loan 1,142 17,842 6,058 25,042 14,023 2,520 16,543 Total CroditOTS: amounts lalllng du• after more than one year Net Assets 9,995 -11 Funds Retained Earnings Current Year Earnings Funds Total: -11 i0,C6 9,995 -26,678 26,667 -11 Check I&E is Equal to Funds:

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These accounts are prepared on the cash basis, being all income and expenditure is recognised in the year that it is received and paid – however the balance sheet does recognise long term assets and liabilities as needed.

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