| REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: |
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
| UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| FOR |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST |
| REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: |
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
| UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| FOR |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST |
| CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| Page |
| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 | to | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 | to | 14 |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC486472) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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) (effective 1 January 2019). |
| OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES |
| Objectives and aims |
| The main objectives of the charity are: |
| - To manage community land and associate assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general. |
| - To provide, or assist in providing, recreational facilities, and/or organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the Community and the public with the object of improving the conditions of the life of the Community. |
| - To advance community development, including urban and rural generation within the Community. |
| - To advance the education of the Community about its environment, culture, heritage and history. |
| - To advance environmental protection or improvement including preservations, sustainable development and conservation of the natural environment, the maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the Community and preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the community. |
| Significant activities |
| In 2016, the charity took ownership of the Gallan Head estate, as well as a property for use as a visitor centre. This was achieved with significant financial support from the Scottish Land Fund as well as Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Highland and Islands Enterprise (HIE). In addition to this, HIE also awarded grant funding for technical assistance with the project going forward. The Trust also gained charitable status as of the 3rd of June 2016. |
| ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE |
| Charitable activities |
| During the year, the charity:- |
| - Continued the process of community development to improve the quality of life for all residents and crofters. Some of the activities undertaken are listed: |
| - funded the services of a part time development worker to assist with the community regeneration process |
| - completed a building upgrade feasibility study & business plan |
| - undertook consultation days relating to upgrading community buildings |
| - held a Community Land Scotland event |
| - held various social events |
| - operating a community Cafe |
| - installed a small foodbank |
| - Dark Skies status procedure ongoing |
| - contributed to CnES Local Action Plan |
| - set up a weather station |
| - continued community buildings maintenance |
| - participation in the Uig Forum |
| Internal and external factors |
| The charity is partially dependent upon the continuing support of public funding agencies to assist in the ongoing delivery of the aims and objectives of the trust. |
| FINANCIAL REVIEW |
| Principal funding sources |
| The charity is dependent on grants, donations and fundraising to fund its operational costs. The principal funding sources for the charity during the year were donations and grants from the National Lottery, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council), Hurtigruten Foundation and Community Land Scotland. |
| Reserves policy |
| During the year the charity's outgoing resources exceeded the incoming resources resulting in a deficit of £9,050 for the period (2023 - deficit of £20,085). As a result, general funds have increased to £20,364 and restricted funds decreased to £231,131. The majority of restricted reserves relate to grants received for capital assets. |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC486472) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| FUTURE PLANS |
| The charity's main objectives for the forthcoming year will be to continue the process of improving the quality of life for all residents and crofters including: |
| - continue to engage the services of a part time development worker |
| - secure funding for final building upgrade reports |
| - progress the upgrade of 2 derelict buildings for community use |
| - extending the community hub carpark |
| - install motorhome hook up points |
| - erect a larger community polycrub |
| - community hub energy efficiency measures |
| - install interpretation boards |
| - produce a guidebook |
| - install more directional signage |
| - maintain more pathways |
| - install night sky monitoring equipment |
| - continue the food bank |
| - gain Dark Skies status |
| - hold a Dark Skies event |
| - install sea vessel monitoring as part of a wider sea mammal management project |
| STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
| Governing document |
| The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. |
| The trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 11 September 2014 and registered as a charity with effect from 3 June 2016. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1. |
| Recruitment and appointment of new trustees |
| The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law. |
| Under the terms of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the Elected Directors are appointed by the whole body of members at the Annual General Meeting. One third of the Elected Directors must retire by rotation at each Annual General Meeting. |
| The Board may also invite any Nominated Member of the company to nominate representatives to be appointed as Nominated Directors. Nominated Directors do not require to retire by rotation. |
| Organisational structure |
| The board consists of voluntary directors who manage the affairs of the charity through regular board meetings. The charity has reviewed its internal operational structure to assist in the effective management of the organisation. The board members are involved in the day to day operations of the charity. The charity employs a Development Officer who assists in the implementation of decisions from the board. |
| Wider network |
| The charity has established links with other organisations and agencies to foster the aims and objectives of the organisation. |
| REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS |
| Registered Company number |
| Registered Charity number |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC486472) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| Registered office |
| Trustees |
| Independent Examiner |
| CIB Services |
| Chartered Accountants |
| 63 Kenneth Street |
| Stornoway |
| Isle of Lewis |
| Western Isles |
| HS1 2DS |
| 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 |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST |
| I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024 set out on pages five to fourteen. |
| 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. 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. 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 : |
| (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 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations; and |
| - | to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations |
| 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. |
| Iain Morrison ACMA |
| The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants |
| CIB Services |
| Chartered Accountants |
| 63 Kenneth Street |
| Stornoway |
| Isle of Lewis |
| Western Isles |
| HS1 2DS |
| 16 June 2025 |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| 30.9.24 | 30.9.23 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
| fund | fund | funds | funds |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
| Donations and legacies | 2 |
| Charitable activities | 3 |
| Total |
| EXPENDITURE ON |
| Charitable activities | 4 |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
| Total funds brought forward |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 260,545 |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC486472) |
| BALANCE SHEET |
| 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| 30.9.24 | 30.9.23 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
| fund | fund | funds | funds |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Tangible assets | 10 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Debtors | 11 |
| Cash at bank |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 12 | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
| NET ASSETS |
| FUNDS | 13 |
| Unrestricted funds | 19,141 |
| Restricted funds | 241,404 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 260,545 |
| The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 September 2024. |
| The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. |
| The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for |
| (a) | ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and |
| (b) | preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC486472) |
| BALANCE SHEET - continued |
| 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. |
| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| 1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
| Basis of preparing the financial statements |
| The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. |
| The accounts are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity, and are rounded to the nearest £. |
| Income |
| All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the income, there is sufficient certainty of receipt and so it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Income received in advance is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met. |
| Grants generated to support the objects of the charity and without further specified purpose are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities in that period. Grants received which are related to capital expenditure or are for a specified purpose are transferred to Restricted Funds and are utilised to fund the future depreciation of the related capital expenditure or fund the costs relating to the specified purpose. |
| Expenditure |
| Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. |
| Charitable activities |
| Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its objects and activities. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. The allocation of direct and support costs are analysed in the notes to the financial statements. |
| Governance costs |
| Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity. |
| Tangible fixed assets |
| Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. |
| Land & Buildings | - |
| Plant and machinery | - |
| Computer equipment | - |
| Taxation |
| The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. |
| Fund accounting |
| Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. |
| Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| 1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Fund accounting |
| Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. |
| Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. |
| 2. | DONATIONS AND LEGACIES |
| 30.9.24 | 30.9.23 |
| £ | £ |
| Donations |
| 3. | INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| 30.9.24 | 30.9.23 |
| Activity | £ | £ |
| Rental income | Community Development | 2,197 | 2,764 |
| Grants | Community Development | 19,726 | 26,500 |
| Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: |
| 30.9.24 | 30.9.23 |
| £ | £ |
| Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | 5,300 | 200 |
| Lottery Community Fund | 10,000 | 21,000 |
| Inspiring Scotland | - | 5,000 |
| Community Land Scotland | 300 | 300 |
| Hurtigruten Foundation | 4,126 | - |
| 19,726 | 26,500 |
| 4. | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
| Direct | Support |
| Costs (see | costs (see |
| note 5) | note 6) | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Community Development | 32,194 | 1,029 | 33,223 |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| 5. | DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| 30.9.24 | 30.9.23 |
| £ | £ |
| Insurance | 1,241 | 1,116 |
| Light and heat | 546 | 1,904 |
| Sundries | 25 | - |
| Advertising | 60 | - |
| Feasibility Study | - | 5,064 |
| Consultancy | 20,020 | 20,503 |
| Website Expenses | 144 | 120 |
| Repairs & Renewals | 163 | 7,672 |
| Projects | 1,524 | 2,298 |
| Bank Charges | 15 | 37 |
| Depreciation | 8,456 | 12,606 |
| 32,194 | 51,320 |
| 6. | SUPPORT COSTS |
| Governance |
| costs |
| £ |
| Community Development | 1,029 |
| Support costs, included in the above, are as follows: |
| 30.9.24 | 30.9.23 |
| Community | Total |
| Development | activities |
| £ | £ |
| Accountancy and legal fees | 1,029 | 1,070 |
| 7. | NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) |
| Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): |
| 30.9.24 | 30.9.23 |
| £ | £ |
| Depreciation - owned assets |
| 8. | TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS |
| There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 September 2024 nor for the year ended 30 September 2023. |
| Trustees' expenses |
| There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 September 2024 nor for the year ended 30 September 2023. |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| 9. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
| fund | fund | funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
| Donations and legacies |
| Charitable activities |
| Total |
| EXPENDITURE ON |
| Charitable activities |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
| Total funds brought forward | 25,320 | 255,310 |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 19,141 | 241,404 | 260,545 |
| 10. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Land & | Plant and | Computer |
| Buildings | machinery | equipment | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1 October 2023 and 30 September 2024 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| At 1 October 2023 |
| Charge for year |
| At 30 September 2024 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 30 September 2024 |
| At 30 September 2023 |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| 11. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| 30.9.24 | 30.9.23 |
| £ | £ |
| Prepayments |
| 12. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| 30.9.24 | 30.9.23 |
| £ | £ |
| Accrued expenses |
| 13. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
| Net |
| At | movement | At |
| 1.10.23 | in funds | 30.9.24 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 19,141 | 1,223 | 20,364 |
| Restricted funds |
| Restricted Fund | 241,404 | (10,273 | ) | 231,131 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | (9,050 | ) | 251,495 |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
| Incoming | Resources | Movement |
| resources | expended | in funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 4,446 | (3,223 | ) | 1,223 |
| Restricted funds |
| Restricted Fund | 19,727 | (30,000 | ) | (10,273 | ) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | ( |
) | (9,050 | ) |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| 13. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
| Comparatives for movement in funds |
| Net |
| At | movement | At |
| 1.10.22 | in funds | 30.9.23 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 25,320 | (6,179 | ) | 19,141 |
| Restricted funds |
| Restricted Fund | 255,310 | (13,906 | ) | 241,404 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 280,630 | (20,085 | ) | 260,545 |
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
| Incoming | Resources | Movement |
| resources | expended | in funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 5,804 | (11,983 | ) | (6,179 | ) |
| Restricted funds |
| Restricted Fund | 26,501 | (40,407 | ) | (13,906 | ) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 32,305 | (52,390 | ) | (20,085 | ) |
| FUNDS |
| General fund |
| The general fund represents unrestricted funds which the trustees are free to use in accordance with the charitable objects. |
| Restricted fund |
| This represents funding designated by the Trust to assist in the purchase of the estate, and for grants received for the improvements and running of the estate. |
| GALLAN HEAD COMMUNITY TRUST |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| 14. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
| The charity leased premises to a trustee, Fiona L'Estrange, from which the trustee operated a cafe. The rent paid by the trustee during the year ended 30 September 2024 was £864.00 (2023 - £2,054.75). |
| 15. | LIMITED BY GUARANTEE |
| The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of each member in the event of the company being wound up is restricted to £1. |