East Ayrshire Churches Homelessness Action (SCIO)
Latest income
£611k
Latest spending
£582k
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £29,190 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit in the prior year. Total funds carried forward increased to £188,846, with unrestricted reserves standing at £87,093. The trustees confirm that sufficient cash resources and reserves are available to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: The charity incurred expenses of £507 (2024: £112,829) in delivering the project and received a contribution of £50,001(2024: £nil) from EACHa Cut and Connect SCIO toward these costs. In addition, grant funding of £50,894 (2024: £nil) previously received on behalf of EACHa Cut and Connect SCIO was repaid during the year.
“During the year, the charity operated the Cut and Connect project in partnership with EACHa Cut and Connect SCIO, providing free hairdressing and barbering services to individuals experiencing financial hardship or homelessness. The charity incurred expenses of £507 (2024: £112,829) in delivering the project and received a contribution of £50,001(2024: £nil) from EACHa Cut and Connect SCIO toward these costs. In addition, grant funding of £50,894 (2024: £nil) previously received on behalf of EACHa Cut and Connect SCIO was repaid during the year.” — page 29
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Trustee, Rev. D. Cameron, who also serves as the Convenor of the Assembly Trustees of the Church of Scotland and as minister and trustee of New Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock, oversees the facility arrangements enabling the charity to deliver its services within the New Laigh Kirk Church Hall. During the year, the charity incurred expenditure of £25,867 for the installation of a new kitchen in the upper hall of the church. This improvement project was fully funded by East Ayrshire Council. In addition, East Ayrshire Churches Homelessness Action contributed £2,000 (2024 - £2,000) to New Laigh Kirk during the year, towards heating and lighting costs.
“During the year, the charity operated the Cut and Connect project in partnership with EACHa Cut and Connect SCIO, providing free hairdressing and barbering services to individuals experiencing financial hardship or homelessness. The charity incurred expenses of £507 (2024: £112,829) in delivering the project and received a contribution of £50,001(2024: £nil) from EACHa Cut and Connect SCIO toward these costs. In addition, grant funding of £50,894 (2024: £nil) previously received on behalf of EACHa Cut and Connect SCIO was repaid during the year.” — page 29
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Trustee, E Cowan is an elected Councillor of East Ayrshire Council, within Kilmarnock. East Ayrshire Council are the principal funders of the charity, and the trustee hold a position of influence and power over funding allocations. The total amount received from East Ayrshire Council was £48,029 (2024 - £9,880).
“During the year, the charity operated the Cut and Connect project in partnership with EACHa Cut and Connect SCIO, providing free hairdressing and barbering services to individuals experiencing financial hardship or homelessness. The charity incurred expenses of £507 (2024: £112,829) in delivering the project and received a contribution of £50,001(2024: £nil) from EACHa Cut and Connect SCIO toward these costs. In addition, grant funding of £50,894 (2024: £nil) previously received on behalf of EACHa Cut and Connect SCIO was repaid during the year.” — page 29
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.