Symington Community Projects Limited - Charities report

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: SC257496 (Scotland)

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: SC34882

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

FOR

SYMINGTON COMMUNITY PROJECTS LIMITED

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

15

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 31 October 2025. 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 principal activity is the raising of funds for the provision, maintenance, repair and restoration of the Village Hall, Symington for the common good of the community.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

The charity's main source of income was from hall lets. A number of grants were also received during the year. Further detail is shown in note 13 to the accounts.

Reserves policy

The charity operates a General reserve - unrestricted reserves which can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

The results for the year and financial position are shown in the annexed financial statements.

In the opinion of the trustees, the state of the charity's affairs at the balance sheet date was satisfactory with sufficient reserves on hand to meet anticipated expenditure in the current year to 31 October 2024.

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 trustees are elected under the terms of the Articles of Association.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The Board of Trustees shall consist of not less than three and not more than eleven members. A Board member shall hold office for two years but shall be eligible for re-election.

Appointments to the Board are made by reference to individual skills and the capacity of Board members to contribute to the project.

Induction and training of new trustees

New trustees undergo an appropriate induction programme to brief them on their obligations under charity and company law and the financial performance of the company.

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

SC257496 (Scotland)

Registered Charity number

SC34882

Registered office

Symington Community Hall

31 Main Street

Symington

KA1 5QE

Trustees

M Marriott

A Liggat

J McKenzie

E Geddes-Campbell

Independent Examiner

Alistair Campbell FCCA

Galbraith Pritchards

20 Barns Street

Ayr

Ayrshire

KA7 1XA

Bankers

Bank of Scotland

30/34 King Street

Kilmarnock

KA1 1NP

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees (who are also the directors of Symington Community Projects Limited for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law).

Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

-	select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

-	observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

-	make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

-	prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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 24 February 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

M Marriott - Trustee

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 October 2025 set out on pages five to fifteen.

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.

Alistair Campbell FCCA

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Galbraith Pritchards

20 Barns Street

Ayr

Ayrshire

KA7 1XA

12 May 2026

31/10/25

31/10/24

Unrestricted

Restricted

Total

fund

funds

Notes

£

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM

Donations and legacies

2

1,499

750

2,249

325

Charitable activities

4

Charitable activities

20,000

2,596

22,596

-

Other trading activities

3

13,417

-

13,417

13,100

Total

34,916

3,346

38,262

13,425

EXPENDITURE ON

Charitable activities

5

Charitable activities

13,843

3,366

17,209

15,287

Support costs

804

53

857

805

Total

14,647

3,419

18,066

16,092

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

20,269

(73

)

20,196

(2,667

)

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

Total funds brought forward

8,302

3,547

11,849

14,516

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

28,571

3,474

32,045

11,849

31/10/25

31/10/24

Unrestricted

Restricted

Total

fund

funds

Notes

£

FIXED ASSETS

Tangible assets

11

57

214

271

339

CURRENT ASSETS

Debtors

12

2,138

-

2,138

1,973

Cash at bank

27,096

3,260

30,356

10,257

29,234

3,260

32,494

12,230

CREDITORS

Amounts falling due within one year

13

(720

)

-

(720

)

(720

)

NET CURRENT ASSETS

28,514

3,260

31,774

11,510

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES

28,571

3,474

32,045

11,849

NET ASSETS

28,571

3,474

32,045

11,849

FUNDS

14

Unrestricted funds

28,571

8,302

Restricted funds

3,474

3,547

TOTAL FUNDS

32,045

11,849

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 October 2025.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2025 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.

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 24 February 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:

A Liggat - Trustee

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 Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the company's abilities to continue as a going concern.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

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 if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

INCOME

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

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.

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Plant and machinery

-

20% on reducing balance

Assets costing more than £500 are capitalised.

TAXATION

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. The charity is not registered for Value Added Tax and, accordingly, any such irrecoverable tax is included in the expenditure concerned.

FUND ACCOUNTING

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

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.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

2.	DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

31/10/25

31/10/24

£

Donations

2,249

325

3.	OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

31/10/25

31/10/24

£

Fundraising

2,474

1,775

Hall lets

10,943

11,325

13,417

13,100

4.	INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

31/10/25

31/10/24

Activity

£

Grants

Charitable activities

22,596

-

Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:

31/10/25

31/10/24

£

National Lottery Communities Fund

20,000

-

South Ayrshire Partnership

1,000

-

Connect South Ayrshire

1,596

-

22,596

-

5.	CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Direct

Costs (see

Support

note 6)

costs

Totals

£

Charitable activities

17,209

-

17,209

Support costs

101

756

857

17,310

756

18,066

6.	DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

31/10/25

31/10/24

£

Staff costs

4,722

4,582

Insurance

3,014

2,726

Repairs and renewals

5,566

2,450

Heat and light

2,861

4,636

Telephone

250

247

Sundry expenses

830

587

PPE

-

59

Depreciation

67

85

17,310

15,372

7.	NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

31/10/25

31/10/24

£

Accountancy fee

756

720

Depreciation - owned assets

68

84

8.	TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 October 2025 nor for the year ended 31 October 2024.

TRUSTEES' EXPENSES

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 October 2025 nor for the year ended 31 October 2024.

9.	STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

31/10/25

31/10/24

Caretaker

1

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

10.	COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted

Restricted

Total

fund

funds

£

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM

Donations and legacies

325

-

325

Other trading activities

11,092

2,008

13,100

Total

11,417

2,008

13,425

EXPENDITURE ON

Charitable activities

14,404

883

15,287

Support costs

738

67

805

Total

15,142

950

16,092

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

(3,725

)

1,058

(2,667

)

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

Total funds brought forward

12,027

2,489

14,516

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

8,302

3,547

11,849

11.	TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Plant and

machinery

£

COST

At 1 November 2024 and 31 October 2025

4,514

DEPRECIATION

At 1 November 2024

4,175

Charge for year

68

At 31 October 2025

4,243

NET BOOK VALUE

At 31 October 2025

271

At 31 October 2024

339

12.	DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31/10/25

31/10/24

£

Other debtors

2,138

1,973

13.	CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31/10/25

31/10/24

£

Accruals and deferred income

720

14.	MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Net

At

movement

At

1/11/24

in funds

31/10/25

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

8,302

20,269

28,571

Restricted funds

The Big Lottery

301

(53

)

248

Coalfields Regeneration Fund

991

-

991

Door & Projector Fund

1,925

310

2,235

Bridge Club

330

(330

)

-

3,547

(73

)

3,474

TOTAL FUNDS

11,849

20,196

32,045

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming

Resources

Movement

resources

expended

in funds

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

34,916

(14,647

)

20,269

Restricted funds

The Big Lottery

-

(53

)

(53

)

Door & Projector Fund

3,346

(3,036

)

310

Bridge Club

-

(330

)

(330

)

3,346

(3,419

)

(73

)

TOTAL FUNDS

38,262

(18,066

)

20,196

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net

At

movement

At

1/11/23

in funds

31/10/24

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

12,027

(3,725

)

8,302

Restricted funds

The Big Lottery

368

(67

)

301

National Lottery Communities Fund

230

(230

)

-

Coalfields Regeneration Fund

1,057

(66

)

991

Door & Projector Fund

150

1,775

1,925

Bridge Club

684

(354

)

330

2,489

1,058

3,547

TOTAL FUNDS

14,516

(2,667

)

11,849

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming

Resources

Movement

resources

expended

in funds

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

11,417

(15,142

)

(3,725

)

Restricted funds

The Big Lottery

-

(67

)

(67

)

National Lottery Communities Fund

-

(230

)

(230

)

Coalfields Regeneration Fund

-

(66

)

(66

)

Door & Projector Fund

1,775

-

1,775

Bridge Club

233

(587

)

(354

)

2,008

(950

)

1,058

TOTAL FUNDS

13,425

(16,092

)

(2,667

)

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net

At

movement

At

1/11/23

in funds

31/10/25

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

12,027

16,544

28,571

Restricted funds

The Big Lottery

368

(120

)

248

National Lottery Communities Fund

230

(230

)

-

Coalfields Regeneration Fund

1,057

(66

)

991

Door & Projector Fund

150

2,085

2,235

Bridge Club

684

(684

)

-

2,489

985

3,474

TOTAL FUNDS

14,516

17,529

32,045

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming

Resources

Movement

resources

expended

in funds

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

46,333

(29,789

)

16,544

Restricted funds

The Big Lottery

-

(120

)

(120

)

National Lottery Communities Fund

-

(230

)

(230

)

Coalfields Regeneration Fund

-

(66

)

(66

)

Door & Projector Fund

5,121

(3,036

)

2,085

Bridge Club

233

(917

)

(684

)

5,354

(4,369

)

985

TOTAL FUNDS

51,687

(34,158

)

17,529

15.	RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 October 2025.

16.	ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY

In the opinion of the trustees, there is no controlling party.