The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charitable company's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)".
Mission Statement
Maxwelltown Information Centre is dedicated to promoting empowerment of people across Dundee City, improving their conditions of life and making a significant difference to their welfare.
Strategic Outcomes
a) Practical support to individuals suffering from poverty and exclusion.
b) Advice and information to all communities in particular special recognition to minority ethnic communities.
c) Improved uptake of services through the Centre.
d) Reduced feelings of social exclusion and isolation by involving residents in meaningful activity.
e) Reduction of unemployment.
f) Increased skill levels of the population looking for work.
Principal Funding Sources
The company’s principal source of funding is currently by way of grants received.
In undertaking these activities the trustees have had regard to the charity's objectives and are satisfied that the activities undertaken throughout the year provided public benefit through the relief of poverty, advancement of community development, education and wellbeing.
Activities Undertaken in Year
We continue to provide a welcoming, inclusive and dignified space in the heart of our community. We have supported people of all genders, ethnicities, religions and ages, from birth to 92 (our oldest volunteer!). We bring people together in an environment that promotes interaction, integration and empowerment to improve their lives and the place they live. Over the last year we have recorded over 27,000 visits!
Our volunteers continue to be one of our main resources with over 110 volunteers contributing 4,870 hours or the financial equivalent of 61K!
We continue to structure our activities under 3 interconnected areas of work: MAX Support, MAX Youth and MAX Garden Outreach. This allows us to reach out to those who might not recognise they need help and encourage them to access support with no stigma or judgement attached. Most of our activities are carried out in small groups where peer and/or qualified support is available in an informal and relaxed setting.
MAX Support
Last year our cash first approach supported 890 individuals and families in financial crisis, we ensured everyone has access to all available support. Many of the organisations we signpost to run sessions in the centre including Social Security Scotland, Connect Welfare Rights, Housing Options, We Are With You, Carer’s Centre, Community Health Team, Penumbra, Transform, Voiceability, Positive Steps and SAMH. We also host a local councillor’s surgery. This has allowed us to develop a one stop shop for support.
Access to our Community Cupboard stocked with seasonal garden produce, a choice of fruit, vegetables and bakery products. An average of 67 individuals and families visit the cupboard each day. The cupboard had a total of 13,000 visits over the year.
Free internet access with support available during all opening hours.
Volunteers, community members and staff enjoyed nearly 100 lunches together a total of over 1,450 meals shared.
A twice weekly Community Café open to all and recovery friendly. We have on average 25 attendees each week. Our support worker is available for advice.
A variety of arts & crafts groups and support groups focusing on physical, mental health and social inclusion (Over 100 attendees/week).
Managing an extensive range of volunteering roles to gain skills and provide socialising opportunities. Last year our 92 adult volunteers were able to participate in a variety of training courses including food hygiene, first aid, walk leader training, community guiders, stigma and mental health first aid.
We offered participation and representation of our community in a wide range of community and thematic networks, events and projects.
Over the year we have also offered training and work experience to students and volunteers pursuing careers in community development, health, education, medicine, dentistry, psychology and horticulture.
MAX Youth
Our hugely popular Garden Clubs ran each school holiday last year, with 77 local young people attending in Spring, 110 over Summer and 78 in Autumn. During which it’s a time for creativity to flourish, young people can play games, explore the outdoors, and connect with one another in a relaxed, fun environment. Whether they’re cooking lunch in the kitchen, creating nature-inspired art, or simply running around, the garden offers positive, happy, safe and confidence-building outcomes. Over 750 lunches were served!
Our garden sessions for local schools and nurseries provide improved life chances for local young people to enable them to do well. Teachers regularly provide feedback on the positive impact the visits have and the notable improvements in behaviour. 1,643 different children benefited from new experiences and opportunities to learn new skills.
Our outdoor after-school clubs provide a unique space for children. Through games, imaginative play, and teamwork, young people are working together and building lasting friendships. Their focus is on having fun and connecting with others in a relaxed, supportive environment. 33 different children have attended.
We have 20 youth volunteers that show significant increases in wellbeing while participating and helping facilitate activities. We empower youth volunteers to take on leadership roles within the garden becoming role models for our younger participants. They help us decide what activities should be offered in The Maxwell Centre, what matters and help out at events and open days.
We had an average of 7 young people coming along to our sewing workshop courses.
Our Youth Cooking Group of 7 goes beyond preparing meals - from harvesting fresh produce to deciding what to cook, they guide every step with curiosity and creativity. Everything we do is youth-led, empowering them to take ownership and feel proud. Monthly they cook for up to 20 local elderly residents who join us for ‘Come Dine With Us’ events.
Our 14 Youth Council members attend board meetings, AGMs, training sessions and strategy away days, giving them the opportunity to share their perspectives directly with staff and trustees. They also work alongside staff to help plan sessions, suggest new projects and review what is working well, as well as identify ways we can improve our services for young people.
MAX Garden Outreach
Thematic family activities and events including plant swaps, gigs in the garden, creative seasonal activities, park walks and participatory community design of Hilltown Park, etc.
We hosted an average of 7 visits each month to showcase sustainable gardening methods and equipment.
Monthly plant and seed swaps (Over 500 attendees).
We facilitate The Dundee Community Growing Network: comprising 30-plus gardens and growing spaces.
A creative programme of gardening workshops. We ran 41 workshops with over 400 attendees. Twice weekly garden volunteer sessions.
Harvest boxes and Pick your Own (PYO) sessions weekly with recipes. Last year we distributed 50 harvest boxes and 65 participated in harvest your own sessions.
Cooking workshops using seasonal garden produce. Weekly multicultural lunch.
Seed and Tool Library, free access to gardening tools, books and seeds (163 members and 635 tools shared).
Hosting regular visits from community groups to learn from our growing experiences and get support from our team to further develop their own projects.
The Big Grow – this year over 70 individuals, groups and families signed up and we provided all the resources and support to grow their food.
Manage and facilitate the city-wide Dundee Community Growing Network with quarterly meetings and joint events; manage the Grow Dundee Website; maintain partnerships and co-create collaborative city-wide projects such as Playful Green Planet.
We are one of 4 partners running the Dundee Climate Hub – Changemakers which is driving positive change with, by and for our communities and environment.
Our Impact
Improved access to fresh, local food via community growing spaces, shared gardens, free access to seeds, plants, tools and resources and growing advice. People can grow their own produce at home, in community beds, or through local plots, empowering them to feed themselves and their families affordably.
Increased local food production, contributing to reduced food insecurity and increased availability of fresh produce across the whole of Dundee.
Enhanced mental and physical wellbeing through outdoor activity, gardening, movement, and social inclusion. Many participants report feeling happier, healthier, and less isolated.
New skills, qualifications, and confidence, supporting employability, lifelong learning, and personal development. People gain experience in gardening, food growing, cooking, community guiding, leadership, communication, and more.
Greater social inclusion, breaking down barriers between cultures, classes, religions, and generations. Our inclusive events and growing activities create spaces where people connect meaningfully.
Improved access to support and services, including tailored guidance on benefits, grants, mental health services, and employability pathways.
Support for families, helping children and parents connect to nature and healthy eating through gardening, outdoor learning, and shared meals.
Increased pride and ownership, as local people contribute to the design, care, and success of growing spaces and shared facilities.
Empowered individuals and groups, who gain the skills, networks, and confidence to take action, lead local change, and influence decisions.
Environmental awareness and sustainable behaviours, helping people better understand climate change and develop eco-friendly habits through growing and composting.
Inspiration and opportunity for young people, to build skills, explore future pathways, and experience a sense of belonging within their community. Our garden youth activities all offer positive, happy, safe and confident outcomes.
The MAXwell exists because our community deserves better access to support, connection and opportunity, without stigma or barriers. From crisis support to creative expression, gardening to community meals, everything we do is grounded in the belief that change starts with care and grows through community.
Volunteers
Our valuable volunteers are crucial to the project and provide a huge investment of time that facilitates a wide range of activities within the centre. Thank you;
Andrew Kirk, Aaron Abrahim, Ann-Marie McIntosh, Audrey Scullin, Clyde Williamson, Dave McQueen, David Lacok, David McGregor, Duncan Leyton, Eileen Carmichael, Emma Connelly, Emma Wilson, Erwan Ansquer, Farzana Chaudry, Fiona Carr, Frances Carroll, Fraser Carmichael, Gary Germaine, Gilbert Oakley, Gina McCuskey, Graham Smith, Hannah Lynch, Iain Waghorn, Jake Chamers, James Burns, Jill McNaughton, Jim Maule, Jodie Jackson, John Culloch, Karen Cunningham, Kenny Christie, Lorraine McClusky, Lesley MacPherson, Lorraine Mellor, Loyale Hood, Margaret Edwards, Ryan McInnes, Maureen McIvor, Michael Daily, Mike O’Connell, Mo Cameron, Murray Webster, Naima Todd, Nicola Dobson, Odette Flannery, Omar Fiaz, Paul Lattin, Rocel Mehati, Razia Kadir, Robbie King, Sylvia Anderson, Roland Gardiner, Serhii Matvieiev, Steven Thomson, Sue Forester, Susan Alexander, Suzanne Webster, Tammy Hogan, Reece Edwards, Jordan Ford, Tanya Sokolova, Terence Gallaher, Tom Crawford, Tung Le, Wendy McCartney, Wendy Scullin, Pat Lawrence, Lynda Gilmore, Les Forester, Neil Brown, Alistair Bovill, Gavin Jackson, Laura Galloway, Mikos Mayer, Karmen August, Emile Mackie, Diane Calder, Bhoomi Vozia, Wendy Doyle, Shahran Sherzad, El Dineley, Storm Foldvik, Lisa DallaPalma, Alana Gowans, Jamie Beattie, Eamonn Laird, Shannon Thomson, Pam Gormes, Connor Jameson, Ramani, Laura Swan, Hannah Elder, Grace McDonald.
Youth Volunteers: Imogen Scullin, Scott Costello, Adan Ahmad, Ellie Hurley, Eva Van Eeden, Bella Van Eeden, Logan Strachan, Rigo Bentley, Arianna Gucci, Lauren Burke, Joseph Tang, Casandra Farley, Fatemah Kadir, Shezeb Ahmed, Alexis Lavery, Cole Stewart, Nadia Bruce, Liam Banvillet.
Funding
And so to funding: Our sincere thanks to those organisations supporting our efforts to serve the community in such a meaningful and well-received way:
NHS Tayside Charitable Trust, The Rank Foundation, Dundee Partnership, The Big Lottery, Northwood Trust, Children in Need, Balgay Children’s Society, Alexander Moncur Trust, Leng Trust, Investing in Communities, The Robertson Trust, Rotary Club, Dundee Bairns, OPEN, ASDA, The Dundee Climate Fund, Community Health and Wellbeing Fund, The Tillyross Trust, The Hugh Fraser Foundation, HUBBUB, Henry Smith, Garfield Weston, Playful Green Planet, and The Walter Craig Trust.
We are grateful and delighted to have worked so closely with them all.
Results for the year ended 31 March 2026 are given in the Statement of Financial Activities. The assets and liabilities are detailed on the Balance Sheet on page 12.
The charitable company has made a net surplus of £53,574 for the year (2025 - £66,640) and the total of accumulated funds at 31 March 2026 is £251,949 (2025 - £198,375). The closing funds are made up of unrestricted funds of £102,057 (2025 - £85,672), designated funds of £474 (2025 - £1,424) and restricted funds of £149,418 (2025 - £111,279). Full details of income and expenditure are set out in the notes to the accounts.
Risk Management
The Board is responsible for the management of the risks faced by the company. Risks are identified, assessed and controls established throughout the year. A formal review of the company’s risk management processes is undertaken on an annual basis.
Through the risk management processes established for the company, the board is satisfied that the major risks identified have been adequately mitigated where necessary. It is recognised that systems can only provide reasonable but not absolute assurance that major risks have been adequately managed.
The principal risk faced by the charitable company lies in its ability to continue to secure appropriate funding to enable it to carry out its ongoing operations. The ongoing financial position is reviewed and discussed by directors at each meeting. The review process enables us to ensure we continue to only provide services and activities where we have the financial ability to do so.
The other principal risks identified by the Trustees in addition to financial sustainability include governance and compliance, operational delivery, safeguarding, fraud and financial controls, and reputational risks.
Reserves Policy
Unrestricted funds are needed:
a) to provide funds which can be designated to specific projects to enable these projects to be undertaken at short notice; and
b) to cover administration fund-raising and support costs without which the charity could not function.
The Board consider it prudent that unrestricted reserves should be sufficient:
a) to avoid the necessity of realising fixed assets held for the charity’s use;
b) to cover three months administration, fund-raising and support costs.
The trustees recognise the importance of maintaining adequate reserves to safeguard the charity's financial stability and ensure the continued delivery of its charitable activities. Reserves provide protection against unexpected reductions in funding, delays in the receipt of grant income and unforeseen expenditure, allowing services to continue while alternative funding arrangements are secured.
At 31 March 2026, the charity held unrestricted funds of £98,411 (2025 - £85,672), comprising £1,500 (2025 - £2,250) invested in fixed assets used in the charity's operations and £96,911 (2025 - £83,442) of free reserves represented by net current assets available to support the charity's activities.
Total expenditure during the year amounted to approximately £351,000, meaning that free reserves at the year end represented around 3.3 months of expenditure. The trustees consider this level of reserves to be appropriate in light of the charity's reliance on grant funding, staffing commitments, lease obligations and the need to ensure continuity of services to beneficiaries.
The trustees review the level of reserves regularly as part of their financial monitoring procedures and will continue to assess the adequacy of reserves in the context of future funding opportunities, operational risks and planned charitable activities.
The charitable company held £149,418 (2025 - £111,279) of restricted funds.
We are currently reviewing our Strategy Document and it will be available on our website at the end of the year.
Governing Document
Maxwelltown Information Centre is a company limited by guarantee having no share capital and is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association. The company incorporated on 25 February 2002 and commenced business as a limited company from 1 April 2002. The Centre is registered as a charity in Scotland.
The directors who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Recruitment and Appointment of Directors
Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association Section 44 (a) any Member Director who was appointed by the directors (under article 42) in the period from the date of the last annual general meeting shall retire from office and (b) out of the remaining Member Directors, all directors who have been longest in office since they were last appointed or re-appointed shall retire from office.
Directors Induction and Training Policy
New board members undergo an orientation day to brief them on their legal obligations under charity and company law, the content of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the committee and decision-making processes, the business plan, and recent financial performance of the charitable company. During the induction day they meet key employees and other board members. Board members are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role.
Organisational Structure
The charitable company has a Board of directors who meet regularly and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charitable company.
A scheme of delegation is in place and the day-to-day responsibility for the provision of services rests with the Project Manager along with the staff team.
The directors' report was approved by the Board of Directors.
The directors, who also act as trustees for the charitable activities of Maxwelltown Information Centre, are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which 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 year.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors 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;
- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 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.
I report on the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2026, which are set out on pages 10 to 26.
This report is made to the directors, as a body, in accordance with the terms of my engagement. My work has been undertaken to enable me to report my opinion set out below and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the directors, as a body, for my work or for this report.
It is my responsibility to examine the financial statements as required under section 44(1)(c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeks explanations from the 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 financial statements.
In the course of 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 financial statements which accord with the accounting records and 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 financial statements to be reached.
Investments
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 12 to 26 form part of these financial statements.
The notes on pages 12 to 26 form part of these financial statements.
Maxwelltown Information Centre is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is 10 Euclid Crescent, Dundee, DD1 1AG.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charitable company's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charitable company has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charitable company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the charitable company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the directors in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the directors for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Transfers are made between funds to clear any funds in deficit.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charitable company has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount.
Grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in full in the statement of financial activities in the year in which they are receivable. Where a grant covers a period subsequent to the year end, that element of the grant is deferred as at the year end.
Income from grants, where related to service delivery, are accounted for when the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.
Investment income is accounted for when receivable.
Donated facilities and services are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified.
The value of services by volunteers has not been included in these financial statements.
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Any asset purchased over the value of £500 is capitalised.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.
The charitable company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charitable company's balance sheet when the charitable company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Maxwelltown Information Centre Limited is recognised as a charity for the purposes of applicable taxation legislation and is not, therefore, subject to taxation on its charitable activities. The charity is not registered for VAT and resources expended therefore include irrecoverable input VAT.
The company makes contributions into personal pension plans for employees. The contributions are charged to the income and expenditure account in the period in which they are made.
In the application of the charitable company’s accounting policies, the directors 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 where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over a period to reflect their estimated useful life. The applicability of the assumed lives is reviewed annually, taking into account factors such as physical condition, maintenance and obsolescence.
Accruals are applied at the year end based upon financial costs received post year end and the experience of the directors.
None of the directors (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charitable company during the year (2025 - nil).
One trustee received reimbursement of expenses totalling £569 from the charitable company during the year (2025 - nil).
Directors’ indemnity insurance was purchased at a cost of £131 (2025 - £131).
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
The charitable company considers its key management personnel comprises the Project Co-ordinator. The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:
No liability to UK corporation tax arises on ordinary activities for the current or previous year. The charitable company is recognised by H M Revenue & Customs as charitable and is not, therefore, liable to UK corporation tax.
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund.
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
Purpose of Restricted Funds
Alexander Moncur Trust - Funds to cover the cost of a part time project worker.
Asda Foundation - Funds to cover supplies for the Cosy Corner
Balgay Childrens Society – Funds for youth work
Big Lottery – Funds to run the ‘Every1’s Garden’.
Changemakers Hub - Funds towards garden project.
Children in Need – Funds to pay for the summer garden club and after school club.
Come Dine With Us - Funding for a monthly meal for up to 20 local elderly residents. Covers food, kitchen rental and resources for an activity each month
Community Health & Wellbeing Fund - Funds for a garden worker to deliver Garden workshops and support volunteers
CRF Cupboard steward - Part funding for our Community steward role
CRF Kitchen - Funding for kitchen equipment and appliances
Dundee Bairns – Funds for Holiday Garden Club
Dundee City Council - Funds towards Winter Grant
Dundee Climate Fund - Funds towards Maxwell Grows Dundee - Big Grow
Dundee Community Garden Network - Funds towards garden project.
Dundee Fresh Food Fund - for fruit and vegetables
DVVA - Funds garden project in conjunction with Campy Growers
Faith in the Community - Funds towards supermarket vouchers and fresh fruit and vegetables
Hillcrest - Funds for community cooking and lunches.
Hubbub - Funds for international cooking and cook book
Hugh Fraser Foundation - Funds to cover staff costs.
Investing in Communities – Funds to run the ‘Every1’s Garden’.
Leng Charitable Trust – Funds to assist in the running costs of the ‘Every1’s Garden’ project.
Lothian Family Charitable Trust - Garden support worker
McDonalds - Funds for youth and family support work
Northwood Trust – Youth work costs
Nourish the Nation - Funding for a holiday sessional youth worker
OPEN – Funds for over 55’s art class.
Playful Green Planet - Funding for additional outdoor youth activities
Rank Foundation - Funding for a worker as part of their ASPIRE Programme
ScAN - Funds towards Minitrail
Tayside Health Trust - Project development worker
Tesco Foundation - Funds for community meals
Tillyross Trust - Funds towards youth work.
The BIG Grow - equipment, staff and resources to offer 100 individuals, families and organisations the chance to grow their own fruit and veg at home or at work
Volunteer Matters - seeds and equipment for a one off volunteer project
Toilet refurbishment - Monies received to improve facility at centre.
YPI - Funds secured by a member of the Youth Council to be spent on youth work.
Youth Growing Group - Sewing? Micro grant for sewing equipment and resources for Youth groups.
These are unrestricted funds which are material to the charitable company's activities.
This fund represents the net book value of office equipment used in the charity's operations. The fund has been designated by the trustees to reflect the investment in these assets, which are not available for general expenditure. The fund will reduce as the assets are depreciated and is expected to be fully utilised by 31 March 2027.
The operating leases represent lease of premises at St Salvador's Scottish Episcopal Church in Dundee. The lease was negotiated over terms of 20 years and rentals are fixed for five years. All leases include a provision for five-yearly upward rent reviews according to prevailing market conditions. There are no options in place for either party to extend the lease terms.
At the reporting end date the charitable company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2025 - none).
The success of the charity relies on volunteers assisting at the centre. We would like to express our thanks to each and every one of them.