Charity registration number SC040223 (Scotland)
Company registration number SC353562
DEAF LINKS
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Skylar McLaughlin
Elizabeth Adam
Douglas Easton
Michael Newlands
Andrew Walker
Edna Walker
Lorraine Wighton
Donald Morrison
Ronald Joseph Scrimgeour (Honourary President) (passed away 4 July 2025)
Secretary
Alana Harper
Charity number (Scotland)
SC040223
Company number
SC353562
Registered office
Tayside Deaf Hub
The Old Mill
23 Brown Street
Dundee
DD1 5EF
Independent examiner
Louise Deuchar, CA
Findlays Audit Limited
11 Dudhope Terrace
Dundee
DD3 6TS
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CONTENTS
Page
Trustees' report
1 - 4
Independent examiner's report
5
Statement of financial activities
6
Balance sheet
7
Notes to the financial statements
8 - 20
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)".

Objectives and activities

The members of the charity are deaf people who use our services.

The charity's objectives and principal activity during the year were to empower deaf and sensory impaired people and facilitate improvement of their quality of life to become active and participative citizens.

The strategies employed to assist the charity to meet these objectives include the following:

To improve mental health and wellbeing by reducing social isolation, exclusion and discrimination deaf and sensory impaired people experience from the stigma attached to deafness and ensuing extreme communication difficulties.

To work in partnership with service providers to reduce barriers and increase access for deaf and sensory impaired people.

To build capacity and facilitate consultation and involvement of deaf people and sensory impaired people with service providers.

To champion equal access, equality and diversity for deaf and sensory impaired people, within communities and service provision.

To do all things as may be in the interest of and for the benefit of deaf and sensory impaired people.

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives

During the financial year 2024/25, Deaf Links experienced a significant increase in demand for its services, alongside a continued diversification in the types of support offered. This growth occurred within a broader context of financial hardship stemming from the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, which placed considerable strain on resources. Nevertheless, thanks to a combination of grant funding, charitable trust support, social enterprise income, and the outstanding commitment of our volunteers, staff, and Trustees, Deaf Links remained adaptable and responsive to community needs.

Advocacy Service

The Advocacy Service saw unprecedented levels of engagement, with 674 individuals supported during the year — a notable increase on previous years. Staff faced considerable challenges and pressure due to the intensity and complexity of issues presented, which included benefit entitlements, housing difficulties, rising utility costs, debt management, barriers to medical appointments, substance misuse concerns, and an especially high volume of mental health-related issues. Despite these demands, our experienced and professional team delivered exceptional support with empathy and resilience, ensuring that those most affected by intersecting barriers continued to receive person-centred advocacy.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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DefiniTAY Project

Our DefiniTAY Project, supporting Deaf women and girls affected by gender-based violence and abuse, continued to develop in partnership with Women’s Aid organisations across Dundee, Perthshire and Angus. Educational discussion and health workshops offered tailored support and information to Deaf women and girls and were well-received across the Tayside region. Alongside direct support, DefiniTAY staff facilitated awareness sessions with a broad range of service providers and specialist agencies, improving understanding of cultural and access needs, and strengthening pathways to inclusive service provision. In September 2024 we won The ALLIANCE Sensory Impairment Positive Self Management Award for this work.

DefiniTAY was also actively involved in the national 16 Days of Action campaign (November–December 2024), where many events featured BSL-interpreted access. Deaf Links was a key partner in the Sign LOUD Research Project, led by Edinburgh and Heriot Watt Universities, which explored the experiences of children of Deaf women in abusive relationships, particularly the impact of being used as communication intermediaries. DefiniTAY staff contributed lived expertise and supported the participation of Deaf women, with the final report due for publication later in 2025.

Responding to the Cost-of-Living Crisis

Alongside providing advocacy support to individuals facing challenges, Deaf Links continued to respond proactively to the cost-of-living crisis with developments for the wider community including our CommuniTAY Food social supermarket initiative. Situated within our community café, this venture makes surplus and overstocked food available at significantly reduced prices. It not only supports people facing financial insecurity but also reduces food waste, challenges the stigma of poverty, and contributes income towards sustaining core services.

Consultation and Engagement

Additionally, through Deaf Links, Deaf and sensory impaired individuals have increasingly engaged in shaping services, activities and policies, local and national, through consultation, development activities and advocacy. Their participation in community research and feedback initiatives has informed broader discussions on the impact of economic hardship on Deaf and sensory-impaired communities. Our CEO has represented these experiences at a number of influential forums, including:

- The Cross Party Group on Deafness

- The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities

- Perth & Kinross Community Equality Advisory Group

- The Scottish Parliament Equality and Human Rights Committee Inquiry into the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015

- The Angus Protecting People Committee Learning and Development Sub-group

Social Enterprise, Volunteering and Awareness

Our social enterprise activities — including the café, charity shop, BSL courses, Deaf and sensory awareness training, communication service, and the BSL Tartan project — continued to flourish. These initiatives provided vital volunteering and work experience opportunities, contributing to both personal development and organisational sustainability.

We also produced a range of accessible information videos in BSL during the year. These resources, created in partnership with external agencies and our Advocacy team, addressed key issues related to the cost-of-living crisis, health and gender-based violence. Feedback from Deaf and sensory-impaired viewers confirmed the value of these videos, with many gaining awareness of subject matter and entitlements previously unknown to them. Several partner organisations have since committed to developing Deaf-specific materials, demonstrating the wider impact of this collaborative work.

Volunteering Impact

Volunteers dedicated an extraordinary 34,832 hours of their time over the course of the year, directly supporting the Trustees in delivering the charitable aims of Deaf Links. This contribution was fundamental to the delivery of services across Tayside and played a crucial role in breaking down barriers for Deaf and deafblind individuals. Trustees wish to express sincere thanks to all staff and volunteers for their continued dedication and resilience in what has been another exceptionally challenging year.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Financial review

The Trustees acknowledge that securing sustainable funding remains extremely difficult, with reduced opportunities and oversubscription across many funding streams. Nonetheless, they remain committed — alongside the staff team — to pursuing funding that enables Deaf Links to maintain and expand its essential services. Advocacy, support, and the promotion of equity for Deaf and sensory-impaired individuals across Tayside remain the core focus of our work.

The statement of financial activities shows net expenditure of £4,115 (2024 - net income £3,859) for the year with total reserves at a surplus of £27,792 (2024 - surplus £31,907). This is allocated between restricted and unrestricted funds and details are provided in the notes to the financial statements.

Reserves policy

The charity has a policy of maintaining sufficient reserves to ensure the completion of the projects currently in progress.

The Trustees are committed to building up the unrestricted reserves over the next 12 months by controlling costs and actively seeking new funding.

Investment Policy

Under the memorandum and articles of association, the charity has the power to make any investments which the Trustees consider appropriate.

Risk Management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that the systems that systems are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks

Structure, governance and management

Deaf Links is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association which was updated on 29 August 2017

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Skylar McLaughlin
Elizabeth Adam
Douglas Easton
Michael Newlands
Andrew Walker
Edna Walker
Lorraine Wighton
Donald Morrison
Recruitment and appointment of trustees

Trustees are recruited and appointed in accordance with the provisions set out in the charity's Articles of Association.

Organisational structure

The Trustees of the charity are deemed to be the key managers and decision makers and are supported by CEO Alana Harper. Trustees are responsible for setting pay and remuneration rates of key management personnel. No trustees received any remuneration for their role.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Other matters

Ron Joseph Scrimgeour

Ron Joseph Scrimgeour served as a Founding Trustee of the charity, playing a pivotal role in its establishment and development. He retired from his position as a trustee in 2019, at which time he was appointed Honorary President in recognition of his outstanding contribution and long-standing commitment to the organisation.

T he trustees were deeply saddened by his passing on 4 July 2025. Ron’s dedication, wisdom, and generosity of spirit left a lasting legacy, and he will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of working alongside him. The trustees wish to record their sincere appreciation for his many years of service and unwavering support.

The trustees' r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Donald Morrison
Trustee
4 August 2025
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF DEAF LINKS
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I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 20.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity trustees (who are also the directors of Deaf Links for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006.The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)(a)-(c) of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 does not apply.

It is my responsibility to examine the financial statements as required under section 44(1)(c) of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from the 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 financial statements.

Independent examiner's statement

In the course of my examination, 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 Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and Regulation 4 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006, and

- to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 8 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006

have not been met, or

2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Louise Deuchar, CA
Findlays Audit Limited
11 Dudhope Terrace
Dundee
DD3 6TS
4 August 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
23,973
243,086
267,059
25,304
304,021
329,325
Other trading activities
4
148,690
-
148,690
168,435
-
168,435
Investments
5
46
-
46
122
-
122
Total income
172,709
243,086
415,795
193,861
304,021
497,882
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
155,194
264,716
419,910
239,652
254,371
494,023
Total expenditure
155,194
264,716
419,910
239,652
254,371
494,023
Net income/(expenditure)
17,515
(21,630)
(4,115)
(45,791)
49,650
3,859
Transfers between funds
(448)
448
-
13,422
(13,422)
-
Net movement in funds
8
17,067
(21,182)
(4,115)
(32,369)
36,228
3,859
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
(56,159)
88,066
31,907
(23,790)
51,838
28,048
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
(39,092)
66,884
27,792
(56,159)
88,066
31,907

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Current assets
Stocks
12
7,500
9,500
Debtors
13
9,225
6,301
Cash at bank and in hand
37,946
35,554
54,671
51,355
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(26,879)
(19,448)
Net current assets
27,792
31,907
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
16
66,884
88,066
Unrestricted funds
17
(39,092)
(56,159)
27,792
31,907

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 4 August 2025
Donald Morrison
Trustee
Company registration number SC353562 (Scotland)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

Deaf Links is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is Tayside Deaf Hub, The Old Mill, 23 Brown Street, Dundee, DD1 5EF.

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees note that the charity is reporting a deficit in unrestricted reserves. However, they have undertaken a review of future income expectations and cost commitments and are taking steps to improve the unrestricted reserves position,

Having considered these plans and the charity’s overall financial position, including its positive total reserves and projected cash flows, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

1.3
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Transfers are made from unrestricted funds to restricted funds to compensate fully all restricted funds which would otherwise be in deficit at the accounting date.

1.4
Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold improvements
5 year straight line
Fixtures and fittings
5 year straight line
Computers
3 year straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell.

1.8
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9
Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future p aymen ts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10
Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.11
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Critical judgements
Allocation of wages

The allocation of staff costs between unrestricted and restricted funds is based on management’s estimation of staff time spent on specific activities funded by each income stream. Where staff are wholly engaged in projects funded by restricted income, their costs are charged in full to the relevant restricted fund. For staff involved in more than one area of the charity’s work, costs are apportioned using estimated percentages based on time records, management assessments, or activity levels.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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3
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
23,973
-
23,973
16,804
14,584
31,388
Grants
-
243,086
243,086
8,500
289,437
297,937
23,973
243,086
267,059
25,304
304,021
329,325
Donations and gifts
St Katerine Fund
2,700
-
2,700
1,200
-
1,200
Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
-
-
-
-
14,584
14,584
The Hugh Fraser Foundation
3,000
-
3,000
3,000
-
3,000
Miss A M Pilkington Charitable Trust
1,000
-
1,000
1,000
-
1,000
Leng Charitable Trust
2,000
-
2,000
-
-
-
The R J Larg Family Trust
1,500
-
1,500
-
-
-
Pump House Trust
4,000
-
4,000
-
-
-
Walter Craig Charitable Trust
1,000
-
1,000
-
-
-
Alexander Moncur Trust
3,000
-
3,000
-
-
-
Souter Charitable Trust
3,000
-
3,000
-
-
-
Other
2,773
-
2,773
11,604
-
11,604
23,973
-
23,973
16,804
14,584
31,388
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
3
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
(Continued)
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Grants
Perth & Kinross Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
-
13,585
13,585
-
34,262
34,262
Angus Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
-
-
-
-
13,194
13,194
Gannochy Trust
-
10,000
10,000
-
11,086
11,086
The Volant Charitable Trust
-
14,500
14,500
-
14,500
14,500
Health & Social Care Alliance Self Management Fund
-
45,700
45,700
-
12,000
12,000
Agnes Hunter Trust
-
10,000
10,000
-
10,000
10,000
Scottish Government Delivering Equally Safe
-
122,533
122,533
-
122,533
122,533
The National Lottery Community Fund
-
11,520
11,520
-
-
-
Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
-
15,248
15,248
-
-
-
Other
-
-
-
8,500
71,862
80,362
-
243,086
243,086
8,500
289,437
297,937
4
Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Cafe income
48,166
89,722
Training income
26,067
7,958
Fundraising events
-
744
Shop income
62,555
59,615
Rental income
11,902
10,396
Other trading activities
148,690
168,435
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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5
Income from investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Interest receivable
46
122
6
Expenditure on charitable activities
Total
Total
2025
2024
£
£
Direct costs
Staff costs
252,643
299,126
Depreciation and impairment
-
2,815
Purchases
65,306
83,473
Bank charges
768
1,141
Repairs and maintenance
4,284
3,075
Postage and stationary
11,245
8,982
Communication support
11,106
13,490
Insurance
2,494
1,383
Other establishment
27,953
28,338
Motor and travel costs
5,325
5,515
Utilities
19,963
24,386
Training expenses
14,623
14,699
415,710
486,423
Share of support and governance costs (see note 7)
Governance
4,200
7,600
419,910
494,023
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
155,194
239,652
Restricted funds
264,716
254,371
419,910
494,023
7
Support costs allocated to activities
Total
Total
2025
2024
£
£
Governance
4,200
7,600
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
7
Support costs allocated to activities
(Continued)
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2025
2024
Governance costs comprise:
£
£
Audit fees
4,200
3,696
Legal and professional
-
3,904
4,200
7,600
8
Net movement in funds
2025
2024
£
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements
4,200
(208)
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
-
2,815
9
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
10
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025
2024
Number
Number
14
18
Employment costs
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
235,494
283,118
Social security costs
12,683
12,558
Other pension costs
4,466
3,450
252,643
299,126
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Employees
(Continued)
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Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Aggregate compensation
68,095
68,095
11
Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax ation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

12
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
7,500
9,500
13
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
-
1,236
Prepayments and accrued income
9,225
5,065
9,225
6,301
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Other taxation and social security
3,465
4,305
Accruals and deferred income
23,414
15,143
26,879
19,448
15
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
4,466
3,450

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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16
Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity compri se the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be use d.

At 1 April 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
£
Perth & Kinross Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
3,067
13,585
(1,498)
-
15,154
Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action
14,584
15,248
(18,690)
-
11,142
Angus Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
27,706
-
(27,706)
-
-
Gannochy Trust
4,077
10,000
(9,583)
-
4,494
National Lottery Cost of Living Fund
5,663
-
(5,663)
-
-
The Volant Charitable Trust
449
14,500
(13,174)
-
1,775
Bank of Scotland Foundation Reach
17,211
-
(17,655)
444
-
Community Learning Digital Fund
4,814
-
(4,814)
-
-
Health and Social Care Alliance Self Management Fund
695
45,700
(29,297)
-
17,098
Agnes Hunter Trust
9,800
10,000
(14,099)
-
5,701
Scottish Government Delivering Equally Safe
-
122,533
(122,537)
4
-
National Lottery Community Fund
-
11,520
-
-
11,520
88,066
243,086
(264,716)
448
66,884
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Restricted funds
(Continued)
- 18 -
Previous year:
At 1 April 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2024
£
£
£
£
£
Miscellaneous
865
-
-
(865)
-
Gannochy Trust
7,864
11,086
(14,874)
-
4,076
P & K Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund
14,655
13,194
(24,782)
-
3,067
The Volant Charitable Trust
5,475
14,500
(14,051)
(5,475)
449
Bank of Scotland Foundation Reach
18,837
22,568
(24,194)
-
17,211
Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action
-
14,584
-
-
14,584
Angus Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
-
34,262
(6,555)
-
27,707
National Lottery Cost of Living Fund
-
34,262
(28,599)
-
5,663
Community Learning Digital Fund
-
5,876
(1,062)
-
4,814
Health and Social Care Alliance Self Management Fund
-
12,000
(11,305)
-
695
Agnes Hunter Trust
-
10,000
(200)
-
9,800
Scottish Government Delivering Equally Safe
37,951
122,533
(122,540)
(37,944)
-
Dundee City Council - ERI
(25,944)
-
(1,709)
27,653
-
Voluntary Action Angus
(4,482)
-
-
4,482
-
Dundee City Council LTU
(5,226)
4,656
-
570
-
Barnardos Kickstart/ERI
1,843
-
-
(1,843)
-
The Stafford Trust
-
4,500
(4,500)
-
-
51,838
304,021
(254,371)
(13,422)
88,066
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Restricted funds
(Continued)
- 19 -

Perth & Kinross Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund

Funding for local mental health and wellbeing priorities.

Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action

Funding for the communities mental health and wellbeing fund.

Angus Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund

Funding to provide services for children who are deaf, or have dual sensory loss.

Gannochy Trust

Supporting the salary costs of the advocacy co-ordinator and support the deaf women's project DefiniTAY.

National Lottery Cost of Living Fund.

Funding for an advocacy worker and expenses for the café

The Volant Charitable Trust

Funding the salary of a fluent British Sign Language employee

Bank of Scotland Foundation Reach

Funding the salary of two sensory employees

Community Learning Digital Fund

Funding for computer and digital equipment

Health and Social Care Alliance Self Management Fund

Funding to d evelop h ealth i nformation v ideos for d eaf w omen.

Agnes Hunter Trust

Funding the salary of a sensory advocacy coordinator.

Scottish Government Delivering Equally Safe Fund

Funding towards the delivering equally safe project, addressing violence against women.

National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for the connections in sign project.

Dundee City Council - ERI

Funding to support young people into sustainable employment opportunities.

Voluntary Action Angus

Funding for the communities mental health and wellbeing fund.

Dundee City Council - LTU

Funding to support people facing long-term unemployment.

Barnardos Kickstart/ERI

Funding to support 6 months employment for under 25 year olds.

The Stafford Trust

Funding for the advocacy service.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity compri se the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be use d. The se include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 April 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
£
General funds
(56,159)
172,709
(155,194)
(448)
(39,092)
Previous year:
At 1 April 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2024
£
£
£
£
£
General funds
(23,790)
193,861
(239,652)
13,422
(56,159)
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Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
£
£
£
At 31 March 2025:
Current assets/(liabilities)
(39,092)
66,884
27,792
(39,092)
66,884
27,792
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
At 31 March 2024:
Current assets/(liabilities)
(56,159)
88,066
31,907
(56,159)
88,066
31,907
19
Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).

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