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APPENDIX 3 oll61I Chaiity ReguL31or Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the Clwrrty name trusteeslmembers of Walerside Minerfs Charitable Society Registèred charity SC003983 number On the accounts ol th• charity f(r the perlod Period start date Period end dale Month Day nm Year Year February 2024 io 31" January 2025 Sot out on pages 1 (r￿1￿Mb•r1Q r￿lUd0 tw Fq9• numbw•r4 •ddiuonHI th••tsi Respe¢llve The chanly's trustees are responsible fcf tho PreP￿tion of th8 &counls In ac¢ordance responsibilities of trustees and exafflnor with the térms of Iha Ch8rrtiès and Trusteè Invèslmgnl IScoll8ndl 2005 Act and the Charities Ac£ounls Iscollandl RegulÉticns 2C￿ las amendedi The charity trusts consider that the audit requirement ol R8gulalion 10111 Idl of the Aeeounls Regulations does not 8pply 11 Is my re$ponsibi111y lo examine the accounts as r4uir8d under saction 44111 Icl of the Acl and lo slate thlher pwlicular mallers hav8 eom8 lo my allantion Basi8 of indtspondont My gxaminalion is carriecj oui in acccKd8nc8 with Regulation 11 of the 20C6 Ac£oun¢s gxaminor's •tat•mont Regulations. An examination indudes ¥ review of the accounting records kept Dy the tharily anj a compaiison of the a￿UnIS presented wilh Ihose records. 11 also Includes onsid¥fatiC￿ d any unusual Ilems or di￿10$UreS in the aCCo￿lS and $8eks explanation5 from the Iru?lees co￿8M1n9 any such mallefs. The procedures und8rlak8n do ml provrde all the evids)nce thai would be required in an a(Jil and. o)ns¥quenlly. I do not expro)) an ￿di1 opnicn on th• vith given by the aC￿￿nI#. Independent examlnefs staiement In the COLrse of my exai)ination. no matter hes come lo my allertion which gives me reasonab￿ cause to believe that in any mal&rial respect the r8]uiremenls have not been mel. Sign8d". Name". Rdevant professlonal qualifi¢atioHI31 or l￿dY {if anyl. Dato: August 2025 Addre$$' "Please delete Ihe words in the tfac<els il ihe) do noi apply 11 lie worls do 8Jpli sel iul those matters which have come 10 your atten-.ion on the fdlowing page. ' OSCR vrill aecerA dtyJttal oi 1Trod $tgngtwes

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APPENDIX 2

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Waterside Miners' Charitable Society

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Period start date Period end date Period end date
For the period
from		 01
Day		 February
Month		 2024
Year		 to Day
31		 Month
January		 Year
2025
Section A Statement of receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Expendable
endowment
funds		 Permanent
endowment
funds		 Total funds
current period		 Total funds last
period
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations 318 318 318 318 318 3,842
Legacies - - - - -
Grants 5 5,000 16 16 16,646 21 21 21,646 8,616
Receipts from fundraisingactivities 795 795 795 795 795 3,125
Gross tradingreceipts - - -
Income from investments other than
land and buildings 319 319 319 319 319 249
Rents from land & buildings - - -
Gross receipts from other charitable
activities - - - 67
ADJUSTMENTS - SEE NOTES 3 3,237 3 3 3,237
A1 Sub total A1 Sub total 9,669 9,669 16,646 16,646 16,646 - - - - - - - 26,315 26,315 26,315 15,899
A2 Receipts from asset &
investment sales
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of investments
A2 Sub total -
-
-
Total receipts 9,669
16,646
-
~~SS~~		 -
-		 -
-		 -
-		 -
-
-
26,315		 -
-
-
26,315		 -
-
-
26,315		 -
15,899
A3 Payments
Expenses for fundraising activities 472 472 472 472 472 112
Hire of Meeting Rooms & Lets 1 1,366 1 1 1,366
Planning Application EDC 1 1,460 1 1 1,460
Short Term Loan to FofCHK 330 330 330 330 330 1,485
Architects Costs 12 12,240 12 12 12,240
Non Domestic Rates 200 200 200 200 200
Audit / independent examination 150 150 150 150 150 150
Preparation of annual accounts - - -
Consultancy Cost - Pre Planning
Application 11 11,001 11 11 11,001 2,496
Insurance 319 319 319 319 319 333
Disconnection Electricity & Gas 2,313 2,313 2,313 2,313 2,313
**A3 Sub total ** 29,851 29,851 - - - - - - - - - - - 29,851 29,851 29,851 4,576
A4 Payments relating to asset and
investment movements
Purchases of fixed assets
59
59
1,068
Purchase of investments
-
A4 Sub total 59
-
-
-
59
1,068
Total payments 29,910
-
-
-
29,910
5,644
~~SSSSs~~
Net receipts / (payments)
A5 Transfers to / (from) funds
Surplus / (deficit) for year		 20,241)
(
16,646
-
-
3,595)
(
10,255
-
-
-
20,241)
(
16,646
-
-
3,595)
(
10,255
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Section B Statement of balances Section B Statement of balances
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees
on behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Investments
B3 Other assets
B5 Contingent liabilities
B4 Liabilities		 Details Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
10,920
3,596)
(		 Restricted funds
to nearest £		 Expendable
endowment
funds
to nearest £		 Permanent
endowment
funds
to nearest £		 Total current
period
to nearest £		 Total last period
to nearest £
Cash and bank balances at start of year 10,920 666
Surplus / (deficit) shown on receipts and
payments account		 3,596)
(		 10,254
-
-
Cash and bank balances at end of year
(Agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 7,324 - - - 7,324 10,920
-
Fund to which
-
asset belongs
Market valuation
to nearest £		 Last year
to nearest £
Details Fund to which asset belongs Total
Cost (if available)
to nearest £		 -
-
Current value (if
available)
to nearest £		 Last year
to nearest £
Land Waterside Miners Charitable Society No Valuation
MainSite- 2147SquareMetres ~~A~~
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Car Park-731 Square Metres
Buildings
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Function Suite-1465 Square Metres
~~Th Bildi ittd th Mi~~		 ~~A~~
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Site.
Details Total
Fund to which l		 -
-
-
iability relates Amount due
to nearest £		 Last year
to nearest £
Details Fund to which l Total
iability relates		 - -
Amount due
(estimate)
to nearest £		 Last year
to nearest £
Signature Print Name Total -
-
Date of
approval

MASTER Receipt and Payments Account Year End 31st Jan 2025_WMCS / Statement of balances2

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Section C Notes to the Accounts

C1 Nature and purpose of funds (may be stated on analysis of funds worksheets) ADJUSTMENTS _ REPAYMENT OF SHORT TERM LOAN FofCHK £330 REPAYMENT FROM CD ARCHITECTS £1800 REPAYMENT FROM EDC PLANNING APPLICATION £1107 TOTAL £3237

C3a Trustee remuneration
C2 Grants
C3b Trustee remuneration -
details		 Pre PlanningApplication
Type of activity or project supported
Pre PlanningApplication
Seed Funding
Pre PlanningApplication
Pre PlanningApplication		 Individual /
institution
CRT
CALA Homes
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Trust
~~Rob~~
~~s~~
Trust
~~DC~~
Community		 Number of grants
made
£		 Number of grants
made
£
7,106
5,000
2,000
500
7,040
Total 21,646
If no remuneration was paid during the period to any charity trustee or person connected to a
trustee cross this box (otherwise complete section 3b)
X
Authority under which paid £
Not Applicable
C4a Trustee expenses
C5 Transactions with trustees
and connected persons
C4b Trustee expenses -
details		 If no expenses were paid to any charity trustee during the period then cross
(otherwise complete section 4b)		 If no expenses were paid to any charity trustee during the period then cross
(otherwise complete section 4b)		 this box X
Nature of transaction Number of
trustees
£
Not Applicable

Not Applicable
Nature of relationship		 Transaction
amount (£)
Balance
outstanding at
period end (£)

Not Applicable

C6 Other information

MASTER Receipt and Payments Account Year End 31st Jan 2025_WMCS / Notes3

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SC003983

Additional analysis (1)

Analysis of receipts and payments

1 Donations

1 Donations 1 Donations
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £		 Restricted funds
to nearest £		 Expendable
endowment
funds
to nearest £		 Permanent
endowment
funds
to nearest £		 Total current
period
to nearest £		 Total last period
to nearest £
AIG Vanguard 318 318 100
- 100
- 746
-
Total
2 Grants		 318 - - - 318 946
-
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £		 -
Restricted funds
to nearest £		 - - -
Total current
period
to nearest £		 reference
Total last period
to nearest £
CRT - 7,106 7,106 -
CALA Homes 5,000 5,000 -
Robertson Trust - 2,500 2,500
EDC 7,040 7,040 8,616
Total
3 Gross receipts from other charitable activities		 5,000 16,646 21,646 8,616
-
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
 -
Restricted funds
to nearest £		 Expendable
endowment
funds
to nearest £		 Permanent
endowment
funds
to nearest £		 -
Total current
period
to nearest £		 -
Total last period
to nearest £
Just Giving 482 482 120
Tombola 313 313 2,205
Bank Interest 319 319 800
- 2,895
-
-
Total 1,114 - - - 1,114 6,020
reference error - - - reference error reference error

4 Payments relating directly to charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £		 Restricted funds
to nearest £		 Expendable
endowment
funds
to nearest £		 Permanent
endowment
funds
to nearest £		 Total current
period
to nearest £		 Total current
period
to nearest £		 Total last period
to nearest £
Consultancy- PlanningApplication 11,001

11,001











2,496
Hire of Rooms for Meetings & Licenses EDC 1,366 1,366 285
CD Architects 12,240 12,240 1,200
Insurance 319 319 299
Office Equipment 59







59 1,068
PrintingT Shirts & Flyers 349 349 34
Loan Friends of Campsie High Kirk 330 330 112
Independent Examination 150 150 150
Non-Domestic Rates 200 200
EDC PlanningApplication & Demolition Warrant 1,460 1,460
Training 13 13
Flowers 110 110
Disconnection Gas & Electricity 2,313 2,313
Total 29,911 - - - 29,911 5,644
reference error - - - reference error reference error

MASTER Receipt and Payments Account Year End 31st Jan 2025_WMCSAdditional notes (1)

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Additional analysis (2)

Additional analysis (2)
Receipts
5 Breakdown of unrestricted funds		 Unrestricted
fund 1 - enter
name of fund
below		 Unrestricted
fund 2 - enter
name of fund
below		 Unrestricted
fund 3 - enter
name of fund
below		 Unrestricted
fund 4 - enter
name of fund
below		 Total
unrestricted
funds		 Total
unrestricted
funds last period
Donations 318 318 3,842
Legacies - -
Grants 5,000 5,000 8,616
Receipts from fundraisingactivities 795 795 3,125
Gross tradingreceipts 319 319 249
buildings -
Rents from land & buildings -
- - 66
Sub total
Receipts from asset & investment sales		 6,432 - - - 6,432 15,898
cross ref error
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets -
Proceeds from sale of investments -
Sub total
Total receipts
Payments		 - - - - - -
6,432 - - - 6,432 15,898
cross ref error
Expenses for fundraisingactivities 472 472 112
Hire of MeetingRooms & Lets 1,366 1,366
PlanningApplication EDC 1,460 1,460
Short Term Loan to FofCHK 330 330 1,485
Architects Costs 12,240 12,240
Non Domestic Rates 200 200
Audit / independent examination 150 150 150
Preparation of annual accounts -
Consultancy Cost - Pre Planning Application 11,001 11,001 2,496
Insurance 319 319 299
Disconnection Electricity& Gas 2,313 2,313 34
Sub total
Payments relating to asset and investment
movements		 29,851 - - - 29,851 4,576
-
Purchases of fixed assets 59 59 1,068
Purchase of investments -
Sub total
Total payments
Net receipts / (payments)
Transfers to / (from) funds
Surplus / (deficit) for year		 59 - - - 59 1,068
-
29,910 - - - 29,910 5,644
-
23,478)
(		 - - - 23,478)
(		 10,254
-
23,478)
(		 - - - 23,478)
(		 10,254
cross ref error
Nature and purpose of funds
Waterside Miners Welfare and Social Club at Duntiblae Road,Waterside and build a New State of the Art Community Hub on that site which will be run by the Community

MASTER Receipt and Payments Account Year End 31st Jan 2025_WMCSAdditional notes (2)

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Additional analysis (3)

6 Breakdown of restricted funds

6 Breakdown of restricted funds
Receipts CRT Coalfields
Regeneration
Trust		 EDC
Community
Grant		 Robertson Trust Total restricted
funds		 Total restricted
funds last
period
Grants 7,106 7,040 2,500 16,646 8,616
Donations - 3,842
- -
Receipts from fundraisingactivities - 3,125
Gross tradingreceipts -
Income from investments other than land and
buildings		 - 249
Rents from land & buildings -
Gross receipts from other charitable activities - 66
Sub total
Receipts from asset & investment sales		 - 7,106 7,040 2,500 16,646 15,898
-
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets - -
Proceeds from sale of investments - -
Sub total
Total receipts
Payments		 - - - - - -
- 7,106 7,040 2,500 16,646 15,898
-
Expenses for fundraising activities 472 472 472
Hire of MeetingRooms & Lets 1,366 1,366
Planning Application EDC 1,460 1,460
Short Term Loan to FofCHK 330 330 330
Architects Costs 12,240 12,240
Non Domestic Rates 200 200
Audit / independent examination 150 150 150
Preparation of annual accounts -
Consultancy Cost - Pre Planning Application 11,001 11,001 11,001
Insurance 319 319 319
Disconnection Electricity & Gas 2,313 2,313
Sub total 29,851 - -
 - 29,851 12,272
Payments relating to asset and investment
movements		 cross ref error
Purchases of fixed assets 59 59 59
Purchase of investments - -
Sub total 59 - -
 - 59 59
Total payments
Net receipts / (payments)
Transfers to / (from) funds
Surplus / (deficit) for year		 cross ref error
29,910 - - - 29,910 12,331
cross ref error
29,910)
(		 7,106 7,040 2,500 13,264)
(		 3,567
7,324 7,324 7,324
22,586)
(		 7,106 7,040 2,500 5,940)
(		 10,891
cross ref error
Nature and purpose of funds
rs Welfare and Social Club at Duntiblae Road, Waterside and build a New State of the Art Community Hub on that site which will be run by the Community for the Com

Nature and purpose of funds rs Welfare and Social Club at Duntiblae Road, Waterside and build a New State of the Art Community Hub on that site which will be run by the Community for the Comm

MASTER Receipt and Payments Account Year End 31st Jan 2025_WMCSAdditional notes (3)

December 2007

Waterside Miners Charitable Society

Registered Scottish Charity Number SC003983

Trustees’ Annual Report

1 February 2024 to 31 January 2025

We will build a new start-of-the-art community hub, run by the community for the community

Proposed hub design by CD Architects

Contact details

Address: ~~ee~~ Email: waterside.mcs@gmail.com Telephone: fF Website: https://watersidecommunityhub.co.uk Facebook: Waterside Community Hub

Our Trustees.. Organisation of the Yearl Structure, governance and management Type of 8overnin8 document: constitution adopted 1992 (however, CISWO is aiming to provide a SCIO-friendly updatel How the charity is constituted: unincorporated association Iwith aims to become a SCIO) Trustee selection: appointment and/or reappointment of office holders, who automatically become trustees at AGM Trustees From a variety of professional backgrounds. WMCS trustees have a wealth of knowledge in: Information Techno108y Sale5 and Marketing Project Management Publishing and Communications Community Involvement Engineering Accountancy

History and objectives

Established in May 1929, Waterside Miners Charitable Society (WMCS) had as its object ‘to provide facilities for such forms of recreation and other leisure-time occupation as are conducive to the improvement of the conditions of living of the inhabitants of Waterside and the neighbourhood thereof …’

In March 2020, when Waterside Miners Welfare and Social Club closed, taking with it the area’s last remaining indoor facility for recreation, sport, exercise, meetings and social events, Waterside Miners Charitable Society became dormant, only to be re-formed by a new group with fresh ideas in May 2022 with the aim of reviving its still valid objectives and constructing a fit-for-purpose community hub on the site of the increasingly derelict club.

Why do we need a community hub? Having somewhere to meet, socialise and hold community events is invaluable for the mental wellbeing of people of all ages and contributes to improving social skills and creating community cohesion. The activities possible in the community hub that we envisage range from exercise and sport, training and learning, films and drama, crafts and clubs, community events and social functions to toddler groups, support and counselling sessions, memory cafes and cafe treats – and this will all be in a safe, positive environment a walk away from home. A community hub will improve life for everyone in the community, including the less well-off and those with too much time on their hands. The benefits will cascade into education, work and life at all stages, with a happier, healthier, more socially engaged population.

Actions undertaken since May 2022 and in the financial year ending 31 Jan 2025 Since May 2022, charity members have been busy with feasibility studies; architect plans; surveys; community engagement; talking to MPs, MSPs and councillors; demolition quotes; and fundraising – all with the aim of demolishing the old club and making this much-needed community hub a reality. There have been administrative and legal hoops to jump through too, and we’ve bounded through them!

Help and advice from organisations such as the following have been invaluable: Business Gateway

CRT ‒ Coalfields Regeneration Trust

EDVA – East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action

OSCR – Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator

SCVO ‒ Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

CISWO – Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation

DTAS ‒ Development Trusts Association Scotland

COSS – Community Ownership Support Service

CEIS ‒ Community Enterprise and Investment Scotland

As for funding from the groups below, we couldn’t be more grateful:

Cala Homes

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust The Robertson Trust EDC Community Grants

Thank you, too to all those MPs, MSPs and councillors who have written in support. And a huge debt of gratitude is owed to the movers and shakers at a number of Scottish community centres for their invaluable advice.

Actions during the 2024/25 financial year

FEBRUARY 2024

ran the Winter Warmer Half Marathon and raised £505.

We met with Myrette Bracken of CISWO (Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation) to discuss becoming a SCIO and possible funding opportunities.

Two meetings were held with stakeholders and potential hub users to discuss the project and ask for support.

GRM Graphics was selected to design our new logo, website and Facebook offering.

Rona Mackay MSP wrote us a letter of support.

MARCH 2024 In March we held our third AGM. GRM Graphics designed a logo (right) that we liked enormously and soon adopted. It distilled many of the ideas provided by students at Gartconner Primary School and Kirkintilloch High School.

Senior executives from EDC (Heather Holland and David Gear) attended a hub presentation and discussed support for the project.

A meeting took place with Hillhead Housing Association to discuss possible links.

We finalised our first business plan and started work on our fundraising strategy.

At the end of the month, Cala Homes pledged £35k towards demolition along with another £5k general contribution towards the project.

Paul O’Kane MSP and Stuart McDonald MP wrote letters of support for our project.

APRIL 2024

In April, as part of our community engagement initiative, we had a tombola and bric-a-brac stall at Twechar Spring Fayre and raised £343.00.

CD Architects submitted our pre-planning application to EDC along with an application for a demolition warrant.

We provided trustee details for the Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land (R.C.I.) in relation to the former Waterside Miners Club, as required by law.

MSPs Ross Greer, a Fe sent letters of support.

MAY 2024

In May the Coalfields Regeneration Trust provided £7,106 towards our planning application costs.

And our fundraising team attended masterclasses on getting grants.

JUNE 2024

In June a demolition warrant was granted by East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC), and a demolition plan put in place.

After considerable efforts from | , our funding lead, and her team, a comprehensive fundraising strategy was presented to the membership.

EDC’s Richard Todd attended a meeting to explain the Local Place Plan initiative, something which will be important not just for the community hub, but for the area as a whole.

JULY 2024 An ecology study wa5 carried out at the site and surrounding area by Cairn Ecology Irightl. A topography survey was conducted by Pinnacle Phoenix. Reigart was selected to demolish the Waterside Club buildings Irightl, provide security fencing and reinforce windows and doors to stop intruders. AUGUST 2024 The Robertson Trust awarded the project £2,000. The ROBERTSON Starling Learning carried out a bat survey, and discovered there was a maternity roost with over 140 Pipistrelle bats in the main building, meaning demolition cannot take place until winter 2025126. Trust A Coal Authority CON29M coal mining report was obtained, and JW Ross carried out a coal- mining risk assessment. The Trustees, Annual Report and Financial Report for year ending 31 January 2024 were submitted to OSCR.

SEPTEMBER 2024 The hub project had a stand at the Kirkintilloch Festival of Clubs Ileftl, with a slide show of Waterside events of the past by local historian EDC Community Grants awarded us £7,040 towards the planning application costs of £9,600. The Robertson Trust awarded the project a further £500 (having provided £2000 in August). A planning sustainability report was completed by Hulley and Kirkwood. Quantity surveying was carried out by Armour Construction. On the 20th of the month, charity members attended the East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action (EDVAI dinner honouring volunteers. The charity had been nominated for the Organisation of the Year award. OCTOBER 2024 In October, Hub trustees met EDC Councillors and senior officials from the planning department to discuss progre55 on fundraising and the planning application. A walk celebrating the mining history of the area went live on the Eco- Museum of Scottish Mining Landscapes website. History notes and photos had been supplied by charity members, and the walk starts Ill￿. | from our car park.

NOVEMBER 2024

November proved a pivotal month as the watersidecommunityhub.co.uk website and Waterside Community Hub Facebook page were launched.

Long-time supporters the Coalfields Regeneration Trust celebrated their 25th anniversary at Holyrood, where one of the team offered help with our Local Place Plan – something which will highlight the need for our hub.

Also in the month, two members took the very useful ‘All Things Financial’ online training course with Pamela Redpath, courtesy of EDC.

There were more engagement meetings with potential hub users to clarify their aims.

At the end of the month, SP Energy Network, cut off the electricity supply to the building – a big step forward in preparations for the club’s demolition.

DECEMBER 2024

In December a much-appreciated donation was received from AIS Vanguard Community Fund.

Members of the charity joined others from the community to sing Christmas carols outside Santa’s Grotto, Waterside.

JANUARY 2025

With the new year came new action – Reigart were given the go-ahead to demolish the outhouses at the back of the building (which would not affect the bats), secure the windows and doors and erect security fencing around the premises.

Also in January, our president, Ian Bowman, went to a lunch organised by The Robertson Trust which Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, attended. Among other things, he spoke about the importance of communities and their place in society.

Finally, at the end of the month, SGN carried out preparatory work to disconnect the gas supply from the building.

Scenes from Reigart’s fencing and partial demolition work (Feb 2025)

What some of our elected representatives say about this project

‘I am delighted to be able to commend the commitment and dedication of the Waterside Miners’ Charitable Society in progressing the vision of establishing a community hub in the absence of similar facilities in the immediate and surrounding areas…There is undoubtedly a tangible need for a community facility in Waterside, as there are no publicly accessible halls in the immediate vicinity…Due to the absence of similar facilities nearby and the adjacent car park, a community facility at this location could serve both the aspirations of the local community and become a destination for daytime and evening activities, events, performances and functions…I offer the Waterside Miners’ Charitable Society encouragement and my very best wishes for success with their plans.’

Rona Mackay MSP, 24 February 2024

‘Given the local community has increased markedly in recent years following the creation of various new housing developments, coupled with the ongoing deterioration of the current building, the need to put in place a modern local community asset has never been

greater…I am in no doubt about the energy, determination and passion this group has in harnessing the help and support of expert local organisations in working towards their aims. Alongside their extensive engagement with the local community to understand and incorporate their needs and requirements, these are excellent foundations upon which their desired community hub might be built.’

15 March 2024

‘I understand that since March 2020 there has been no public meeting or social space for my constituents due to the closure of the Waterside Miners Club. I believe it is imperative for people to have a place to meet in helping tackling loneliness and poor mental health. A Community Hub would also allow for people in my region to host a range of activities including aiding in physical exercise for all ages and stages.’

Paul O’Kane MSP, 24 March 2024

‘I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for the proposed establishment of a community centre serving Waterside, Woodilee Village, Fauldhead and other surrounding areas. There is clear local support for this proposal and its potential value to the communities it would serve is obvious…I admire your dedication to this important initiative. As a local elected representative committed to the welfare and progress of our community, I am happy to endorse the project. I hope you can create a thriving community space that fosters inclusivity, community engagement, and wellbeing.’

Ross Greer MSP, 2 April 2024

‘As a member of the Scottish Parliament representing the West of Scotland, I would urge potential funders to consider the significant positive impact that the proposed community hub will have on the local community. I am confident that with WMCS’ determination, resourcefulness and community support, this project will be realised, enriching the lives of residents for generations to come.’

Neil Bibby MSP, 8 April 2024

‘It’s genuinely heartening to see your group’s dedication and initiative in reviving the Waterside Miners Charitable Society with such a noble aim. The closure of Waterside Miners Club in 2020 left a palpable void in the community, and your efforts to fill that gap with a revitalised community facility are commendable…I’m particularly impressed by the proactive steps you’ve taken, including conducting surveys, obtaining funding for a feasibility study, and collaborating with local authorities and elected representatives. Your commitment to transparency and community involvement shines through in every aspect of your endeavour.

‘In principle, I support your project and its mission to create a space where community life can thrive once more. The proposed hub will clearly serve as a vital resource for the residents of Waterside, Woodilee, Fauldhead, and beyond, fostering a sense of belonging and togetherness.’ Katy Clark MSP, 24 April 2024

Financial review

Bank balance when charity reformed (17 May 2022): £336.60 Bank balance at 31 January 2024: £10,919.93 Bank balance at 31 January 2025: £ 26,314.87

The completed and inspected receipts and payments account for the year 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2025 is included with this Trustees’ Annual Report.

Statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

The charity’s policy is to keep in reserve at any time unrestricted funding equivalent to three months’ outgoings. (This excludes specific payments from restricted funding.)

As projected monthly outgoings are £300, this means a reserve of £900.

Additionally, we have an unrestricted contingency fund of £2,500, held back to cover any extraordinary expenses we incur, for example legal fees.

We are currently looking into ways to build our unrestricted funds.

Our reserves policy will be reviewed annually. However, the trustees also discuss our accounts every month, which would allow any issues to be raised in a timely manner.

Details of any deficit

Not applicable

Donated facilities and services

Not applicable

Future plans