THE SPLASH GLASGOW C.I.C.

Company Registration Number:
SC796575 (Scotland)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 January 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 25 January 2024

End date: 31 January 2025

THE SPLASH GLASGOW C.I.C.

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Community Interest Report

THE SPLASH GLASGOW C.I.C.

Directors' report period ended 31 January 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 January 2025

Principal activities of the company

Directors’ Report The directors present their report for the financial year ending January 25, 2024. Objectives and Activities The Splash Glasgow is a Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to providing independent, local journalism that informs, engages, and empowers Glasgow residents. The company’s activities during the year focused on reporting on issues affecting the local community, including housing, traffic, safety, public services, and cultural events. The company has also prioritised becoming more inclusive by actively reaching out to marginalised communities to ensure their voices are represented. Community Benefit During the year, the company delivered approximately 230 original stories highlighting community concerns, celebrating local achievements, and holding decision-makers accountable. Key initiatives included coverage of homelessness and temporary accommodation, public safety issues such as traffic congestion and e-bike misuse, urban redevelopment projects, and campaigns to save community facilities such as Whitehill Pool. By engaging with marginalised groups and traditionally underrepresented communities, the company has broadened its impact and strengthened community cohesion. On average, the site achieved around 30,000 views per month with an engagement rate of 45–49 percent. The company also attended community council meetings and engaged directly with residents to ensure local voices were heard. Stakeholder Engagement The company’s stakeholders include Glasgow residents, community councils, local businesses, cultural organisations, and campaign groups. Stakeholder consultation occurred through attendance at community meetings, direct engagement with campaigners, and feedback from readers via email, comments, and social media. Feedback received has informed the company’s reporting priorities and led to increased visibility of community-led campaigns. Directors’ Remuneration No directors’ remuneration was paid during the year. Expenses incurred solely for company activities were reimbursed. Future Plans The company remains committed to providing independent, impactful journalism, further engaging with the community, supporting local initiatives that benefit Glasgow residents, and continuing to expand its reach to include marginalised and underrepresented communities. By order of the board Gary Fanning 1/10/2025



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
25 January 2024 to 31 January 2025

Gary Fanning


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
1 October 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Gary Fanning
Status: Director

THE SPLASH GLASGOW C.I.C.

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

2025


£
Turnover: 532
Cost of sales: 0
Gross profit(or loss): 532
Distribution costs: 0
Administrative expenses: ( 557 )
Other operating income: 0
Operating profit(or loss): (25)
Interest receivable and similar income: 0
Interest payable and similar charges: 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: (25)
Tax: 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (25)

THE SPLASH GLASGOW C.I.C.

Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2025

Notes 2025


£
Called up share capital not paid: 0
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0
Tangible assets:   0
Investments:   0
Total fixed assets: 0
Current assets
Stocks:   0
Debtors:   0
Cash at bank and in hand: 685
Investments:   0
Total current assets: 685
Prepayments and accrued income: 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year:   0
Net current assets (liabilities): 685
Total assets less current liabilities: 685
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0
Provision for liabilities: 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 685
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 685
Share premium account: 0
Other reserves: 0
Profit and loss account: 0
Total Shareholders' funds: 685

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE SPLASH GLASGOW C.I.C.

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 January 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 1 October 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Gary Fanning
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE SPLASH GLASGOW C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Financial Reporting Standard 101

THE SPLASH GLASGOW C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025
    Average number of employees during the period 1

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

THE SPLASH GLASGOW C.I.C.

Company Number: SC796575 (Scotland)

Year Ending: 31 January 2025

Company activities and impact

Over the financial year, The Splash Glasgow has made a positive contribution to the community by ensuring residents’ voices are heard, their concerns investigated, and decision-makers held accountable. Our reporting highlighted urgent social issues such as over 3500 children spending Christmas in temporary accommodation, homelessness, and housing shortages. Coverage of local challenges, including traffic congestion in Garnethill and the Sauchiehall Street rat infestation, prompted responses from Glasgow City Council. By regularly attending community council meetings and reporting on redevelopment plans, we helped residents participate more meaningfully in local democracy. We also celebrated community service, including Peter’s 50 years of contribution to his local council, and cultural life through features on nightlife, heritage, and grassroots campaigns such as saving Whitehill Pool. Through hundreds of original stories and exclusives, we provided independent, trusted reporting on issues that directly affect Glaswegians, from cycle safety to major regeneration projects. We remain committed to continuing this work and ensuring the city’s residents are fully informed and represented in the year ahead.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our primary stakeholders are Glasgow residents, community councils, local businesses, cultural groups and campaign organisations who are directly affected by the issues we report on. We have consulted stakeholders through attendance at community council meetings, direct engagement with residents and campaigners on stories about homelessness, housing shortages, public health and regeneration projects, and by listening to feedback from readers via comments, emails and social media. In response, The Splash has given greater visibility to community-led campaigns such as saving Whitehill Pool and addressing Garnethill traffic congestion, highlighted health and safety issues including cycle lane safety, rat infestations and e-bike misuse, and ensured balanced coverage of redevelopment projects by including residents’ voices alongside council and developer statements. These consultations have strengthened our role as a platform where Glaswegians can voice their concerns and hold decision-makers to account.

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
1 October 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Gary Fanning
Status: Director