for the Period Ended 31 March 2025
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| Community Interest Report |
Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2025
Principal activities of the company
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2024
to
31 March 2025
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
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
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The notes form part of these financial statements
This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 March 2025
Basis of measurement and preparation
Turnover policy
Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy
Other accounting policies
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Caledonia Funeral Aid and Caledonia Cremation form our not-for-profit response to funeral poverty in Scotland, ensuring that everyone, regardless of income, can access a dignified, affordable farewell for their loved one. During the year, Caledonia Cremation supported 82 bereaved families, all of whom rated the service five stars. Many families have since written to express how the kindness and care they received far exceeded their expectations of an affordable funeral, emphasising the difference made by our compassionate support throughout their bereavement. Caledonia Funeral Aid supported around a further 100 people with more holistic advice and emotional support, including help with funeral planning, benefit applications and understanding options for low-cost funerals. A major development this year was the launch of Funerals.scot, a national information and advice website created to help anyone in Scotland navigate bereavement, understand funeral choices, and access trustworthy guidance about costs, grants and rights. Following the conclusion of funding from the Edinburgh Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund, we have had to scale back wider support to those experiencing funeral poverty. Despite this, we continue to prioritise compassion, dignity and accessibility at the heart of all our work. We are deeply grateful for the contribution of our dedicated and well-trained volunteers, who now play an increasing role in staffing our advice line and supporting callers with understanding and empathy. Over the year, we began developing new peer-support groups, initially facilitated by staff but designed to become peer-led over time. This includes a walking group connected to the new memorial art installation at Wardie Bay, which has naturally evolved into a supportive bereavement community. We also led talks and awareness sessions for community members and bereavement-sector professionals to raise awareness of funeral poverty and equip others to offer basic support to families in need.
No consultation with stakeholders
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
11 December 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: John Halliday
Status: Director