INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO GIRL GUIDING WEST LOTHIAN SC000687 I report on the accounts of Girl Gulding West Lothian for tha year ended 31 st March 2025 which are set out on pages 3 to 6. The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wrth the tems of the Charitles and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and the Lharities Accounts (Scotland) Regulats-ons 2006. The trustee5 consider that the audlt requlremenl of Regulatson 10(1) (a) to (cl of the Accounts Reguliations does not apply.11 is my responsibility to examine the aeeounts as as required under section 44{1) (c) of the Act and to stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. My examination Is carried out In accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charitles Accounts (Scotland) Regulation¢, 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charily and a comparison of the accounis presented with those rocords. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or dlsclosures in the accounts gnd seeks explanations from the management commrttee conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not i)rovide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequentSy, I do not express an audrt opinion on the view given by the accounts. In the course of my examination, matter has Come to my attentlon which give8 me reason8ble cause to believe that in any material respect . 1 the requirements to keep accountlng records in accordance with Section 4411)(a) of tho 2005 Act and Regulation 4 01 the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and to prepare 8ccount',> which accord with the accountin9 records an,d compty with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulation8 have not been met, or 2 any informatlon l am entitled to has been withheld from me, or 3 to which, in my opinion, attentlon should be drawn in order to enable a propar understandlng ol the accounts to be reached. 1 st August 2025
GIRL GUIDING WEST LOTHIAN SC000667 BALANCE SHEET 31ST MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Investments Royal Bank of Scotland 154,779 105,686 Other Assets Heritable Property Camp Equipment 70,000 23,332 70,000 23.332 70,000 23.332 93 332 Total assets 248 111 199 018 Represented by :_ Accumulated Funds Balance at 18t April 2024 Deficitlsurplus for year 195,518 3,500 199,018 143,183 55,835 Balance at 314t March 2025 248,111 199 018 Approved by tho Trusts68 and slgned on thelr behalf County Commissioner August 2025
GIRL GUIDING WEST LOTHIAN SC000667 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Receipts Donations Rent from Land and Buildings Income from Investments Receipts from other charitable activities Debtors Total Receipts 47,168 8,373 2,075 11,416 47,168 8,373 2,075 11,416 52,850 4,596 1,295 8,501 69,032 69,032 67,242 Payments Represented by :_ Payments for charitable activities 19,879 11,407 Governance Costs: Independent Examiners Costs 60 60 50 Total payments 3,500 19,939 11,457 Deficiusurplus for year 55,835
&b Girlguiding West Lothian Trustee Report 2024-2025 Adv•nturos County camp on a Festival theme ran at The Craigs, Scout campsite at Torphichen in July 2024. Thirty girls enjoyed a weekend packed with activities, including dancing, flower crowns, and campfire. Highlights were a visiting ice cream van and Chinese lion dancers. In March 2025 we utilised both Friends of Netherurd and Adventures on your Doorstep funding to support a Girlguiding West Lothian Day Out at Almond Valley Heritage Centre. More than 400 members from oll sections, including leaders and volunteers, enjoyed a day of outdoor adventures, following trails, looking at the museum and watching the spring-time baby animals. Tractor rides were provided for everyone. Despite the cold, wet weather there were many smiles and gigglesl This was our first large-scale event since the Covid pandemic. A smoll volunteer team also continues to support more than 20 young people through their Duke of Edinburgh bronze and silver awards, providing training and equipment for girls to successfully complete the expedition element of the award. Many of these girls also volunteer with us as young leaders. Bathgato Guldo Hall The hall is to being well used. Local units attend regularly. External lets, including baby ballet and an art summer school have also grown slightly. The hall is used by Girlguiding West Lothian for training events and meetings. The hall continues to be well cared for thanks to the management committee. Budget has been assigned to both Bathgate Guide Hall and Linlithgow Guide Hall to carry out necessary repairs. Gov•rnance revlew The county trustees continued work on the restructuring of county divisions and districts to reflect our current distribution of units and girls and the changed role of Gommissioners. This will result in a single tier reporting structure. A draft county constitution was submitted to Girguiding Scotland for approval.
Membership Girlguiding West Lothian has 224 adult volunteers and1053 girls. Recruitment of adult volunteers remains an issue. This lack of volunteers restricts the number of girls who can get the chance to join Girlguiding. It also impacts recruitment to senior roles in the organisation. New units have opened in Winchburgh, meaning there is now a functioning family of units in this new town. However there are many girls on the waiting lists, particularly for rainbows and the lack of volunteers means that we cannot yet open an additional unit. Programme The young members have been busy in their units making up programme hours to eorn skills builder and theme awards. Girls in all sections achieved their Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. In November we ran a 'Bag a badge, event at Blackburn Comrnunity Partnership centre. This had more than 140 attendees across 16 different badges for Rainbows, Brownies and Guides. The 'Bag a badge, encourages girls who may not have the support or facilities at home to gain an interest badge ond therefor a theme or section award. Tralnlng & Quallllcatlons First response training has continued with face to face cours8s delivered in Bathgate Guide Hall. some trustees have attended the trustee training provided by Girlguiding Scotland. Some adult members continue to work through their Leader Development Programme supported by a team of county mentors. Thro9 Going Awoy With qualifications were completed. Signed on behalf of Girlguiding West Lothian Trustees County Treasurer