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Charity registration number SC015407 (Scotland)

THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

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Charity number (Scotland) $C015407 Principal address Ledingham Chalmers LLP Johnston House 52-54 Rose Street Aberdeen AB10 1HA independent examiner examiner A.J.B. Scholes Ltd 10 Albyn Place Aberdeen AB10 1YH

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THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST

CONTENTS

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Trustees' report 1-3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement offinancial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notestothefinancialstatements 7-13

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THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.

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 charity's Deed of Trust, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and "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

The objects of the charity are set out in a Deed of Trust dated 3 June 1949 and a Supplementary Deed of Trust dated 10 July 2009, as further explained in the section of this report entitled ‘Structure, governance and management.

In terms of the Trust Deed, the Trustees hold the capital and income of the Fund for the use of the Trust Fund and properties under our charge, whether in the ownership of the Trust or under our management for:

1 The prevention or relief of poverty, by affording accommodation in the properties in the ownership or under the control of the Trust at such proportion of market rental as the Trustees shall determine having regard to the income and capital resources of such beneficiary making application to the Trust; or by making available financial assistance by way of grant or annuity to such beneficiaries of the Trust as shall demonstrate a need as shall be determined by the Trustees by Minute from time to time, having regard to the spirit of the original Trust Deed;

1.1 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, and the advancement of health, by provision of financial assistance for medical treatment or for suitable alternative accommodation (whether in the private or public sector) or for assistance to such beneficiary to enable him or her to remain in his/ her/ their current accommodation which might otherwise become unsuitable by reason of the applicant's change in circumstances due to such age, ill health or disability;

1.2 And without prejudice to the foregoing generality the Trustees shail be entitled to make available assistance as provided for in the preceding clause to such beneficiaries either single, widowed or married and whether male or female and without discrimination as to their age, religion or ethnicity;

1.3 Nothing contained in this Deed shall prevent the Trustees from making payment of financial assistance to other organisations whether registered Charitable organisations or otherwise, provided such organisations shall have as their purposes similar or analogous purposes as to those in the foregoing paragraphs;

1.4 All payments made by the Trustees shail be in furtherance of the Trust purposes and no payment or application of funds will be made otherwise than for charitable purposes.

Achievements and performance

Significant activities and achievements against objectives The Trust owns ten retirement flats within a retirement development in Aberdeen providing affordable accommodation to the elderly. Income from the properties totalled £49,343 (2024: £49,082). Expenses incurred in the management and maintenance of the properties totalled £37,754 (2024: £36,891).

in the year the Trustees paid grants totalling £27,200 (2024: £38,000) and expended funds on the maintenance and upgrade of properties occupied by the charity's beneficiaries of £19,520 (2024: £7,546).

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THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 eee

Financial review

In the course of the year under the advice and guidance of professional Stockbrokers, Brewin Dolphin, the investments held by the Trust have been managed under a discretionary managed portfolio. The value of the investments has increased over the course of the year by £10,279 to £1,639,792. Income from the investments totalled £42,968 (2024: £44,924). The Trustees meet with the Investment Managers annually and receive quarterly reports on the performance of the portfolio of listed investments. The value of the investments continues to reflect the volatility of the equity market but the underlying performance remains strong, under the discretionary management service provided by the Fund's stockbrokers with proportionate exposure to investment charges and costs.

The Fund continues to hold a broad range of collective investments providing further diversification.

Reserves policy

The Reserves are maintained at a level to ensure that projected expenditure on maintenance of the Trust Properties is retained and sufficient funds are available without the need to realise investments to meet such maintenance and on-going expenditure in addition to the income received from Investments and rental income from the properties. The Reserves are retained from surplus income or realised gains on the sale of investments. Limited use is made of capital investments to maintain the level of reserves unless significant capital expenditure is budgeted in the course of a year. A reserve in the range of £50,000 to £100,000 will be maintained. This figure is to be reviewed on an annual basis and will be dependent on annual expenditure on all aspects, including property maintenance costs, investment, legal and administration and accountancy costs. Reserves will be used as required in the normal operation of the Trust and fulfilment of its purposes. In circumstances where reserves have been expended in any year, the Trustees shall seek to defray such deficit from income received in the following year in the first instance and failing which from realised capital investments in subsequent years.

Plans for future periods

The Trustees will continue to make distributions to charitable causes and individuals in need by reason of old age, disability or ill health in terms of the Trust Purposes.

Structure, governance and management The George Crombie Trust was established by Deed of Trust granted by Mrs. Johanna Jane Lindsay Mitchell or Crombie dated the Third and registered in the Books of the Lords of Council and Session on Twenty Seventh both days of June Nineteen Hundred and Forty Nine; following upon which the terms of the Trust Deed were amended by a Re-organisation Scheme approved by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and is governed by virtue of a Supplementary Deed of Trust dated 23 March 2009 and subsequent dates and Registered in the Books of Council and Session on 10 July 2009. The Fund is administered on behalf of the Trustees by Ledingham Chalmers LLP, Solicitors, Aberdeen with investment advice under discretionary management provided by Brewin Dolphin, Stockbrokers.

served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: (Resigned 13 March 2025)

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THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 ss) eee

Recruitment and appointment of trustees The procedure for appointing individuals to key positions within the charity, ensures that the process is transparent, fair, and in line with the charity’s objectives and governing documents. It applies to the appointment of trustees and professional advisers including solicitors, accountants and investment managers.

The Existing Trustees shall:

On a regular basis and at least every five years, the trustees shall consider the requirement to tender the positions of legal advisers and administrators to the Trust, Accountants or independent Examiners and investment Managers, or other professional advisers. The Trustees are not bound to re-tender any position but in the event of not doing so the trustees shall minute their decision and reasoning.

On any tender process, the trustees shall consider experience, suitability and qualifications on any applicant person or company and shall minute their decisions and reasoning on any appointment. All candidates shall be assessed fairly and objectively by the trustees. Any conflict of interest must be disclosed by candidates or trustees and shall be recorded appropriately. All necessary measures shall be taken to ensure fairness and impartiality in the selection process.

The trustees’ report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

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THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST

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Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investments (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charity's trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)(a) to (c) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. 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.

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination is 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 financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking 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 | do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements.

Independent examiner's statement

Crrartefed Accountant Independent Examiner

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THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

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Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
Notes £ £
Income from:
Donationsand legacies 3 2,500 -
Charitable activities
Investments
4
5
49,343
43,681
49,082
45,542
Total income 95,524 94,624
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
6
7
11,112
93,131
10,386
100,856
Total expenditure 104,243 111,242
Netgains/(losses) on investments 10 34,675 147,447
Netincomeandmovement infunds 25,956 130,829
Reconciliation offunds:
Fund balances at 1 July2024 2,779,988 2,649,159
Fundbalancesat30June2025 2,805,944 2,779,988

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 JUNE 2025

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2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Investments 12 1,639,792 1,629,513
Mixed motive investments 13 1,050,000 1,050,000
2,689,792 2,679,513
Current assets
Debtors 14 89,613 82,438
Cash at bank and in hand 45,517 32,690
135,130 115,128
Creditors: amounts falling due within 15
one year (18,978) (14,653)
Net current assets 116,152 100,475
Total assets less current liabilities 2,805,944 2,779,988
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The funds ofthe charity
Unrestricted funds 2,805,944
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2,779,988
2,805,944 2,779,988

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on aslW205

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THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 eee 1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The George Crombie Trust is an unincorporated trust constituted by a deed of trust.

1.1. Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, 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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity 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 charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include accountiinvestme n tsg policiesin listedadoptedsecurities,are setandoutthebelow.charity's investments in social housing, at fair value. The principal

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Investment income is recognised as incoming resources when receivable. Gains and losses arising on the revaluation of investment assets, including the charity's investments in social housing, are recognised in the statement of financial activities as they arise.

Income from the charity's portfolio of retirement flats is recognised when receivable.

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THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

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Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred in the delivery of the charity's activities and services for its beneficiaries, primarily grants awarded to beneficiaries. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity.

1.6 Fixed asset investments Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

1.7. Cash and cash equivalents 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. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

SSS 1 Accounting policies (Continued)

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

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 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.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Donationsand gifts 2,500 -
4 Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Social housing
Charitable rental income 49,343 49,082
5 Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Incomefrom listed investments
Interest receivable
42,969
712
44,924
618
43,681 45,542

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THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

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6 Expenditure on raising funds

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Unrestricted|Unrestricted| |funds|funds| |2025|2024| |Investment|£|£| |management|11,112|10,386| |Expenditure|on|charitable|activities| |Charitable|Charitable| |activities|activities| |2025|2024| |Direct|£|£| |Administrativecosts|Costs|65,931|62,856| |Grant funding of activities|(see|note|8)|27,200|38,000| |93,131|100,856| |Analysis|by fund| |Unrestricted funds|93,131|100,856|

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7 Expenditure on charitable activities

Expenditure on charitable activities includes amounts charged/ chargeable by the independent examiner of £2,700 (2024: £2,580) for independent examination and accounts preparation fees.

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THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

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|||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |8|Grants|payable| |Charitable|Charitable| |activities|activities| |2025|2024| |£|£| |Grants|to|institutions|(16|grants):| |Instant|Neighbour|1,500|-| |Aberdeen|Cyrenians|1,500|7,000| |Kings|Community|Foundation|1,500|-| |Tillydrone|Community|1,500|-| |Kincardine|&|Deeside|Befriending|1,500|3,000| |Inchgarth|Community|Centre|1,500|-| |Quariers|1,500|3,000| |Bethany|Christian|Trust|1,500|-| |Mastrick|Sheddocksley & Summerhill CC|1,250|-| |Grampian|Cardiac|Rehabilitation Association|1,500|1,500| |Simeon|Care|for|Elderly|1,500|-| |The TLC|Befriening|Project|1,500|-| |Elton|&|District|Mens' Shed|1,500|-| |Midmar|Mens'|Shed|1,500|-| |Forget|Me|Not|Club|1,500|-| |COTAG 4X4|Response|1,500| |Other,|as|disclosed|last year|-|22,500| |23,750|37,000| |Grants|to|individuals|(10|grants)|3,450|1,000| |27,200|38,000| |9|Employees| |The average|monthly number of employees|during|the|year was:| |2025|2024| |Number|Number| |Total|-|-| |There were|no employees|whose|annual|remuneration|was|more|than|£60,000.|

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THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

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10 Gains and losses on investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
Gains/(losses) arising on: 2025
£
2024
£
Revaluation ofinvestments
Saleofinvestments
27,515
7,160
141,160
6,287
34,675 147,447

11. Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

12 Fixed asset investments

Listed
investments
Cost or valuation £
At 1 July2024
Additions
Valuation changes
Disposals
1,629,513
235,810
27,515
(253,046)
At30June2025 1,639,792
Carryingamount
At30June2025 1,639,792
At30June2024 1,629,513

Fixed asset investments not carried at market value Investments in listed securities are stated at fair value at the balance sheet date.

13 Mixed motive investments

Retirement
flats
£
At 1 July2024 2024and and at30 30June June2025 2025 1,050,000

The charity's investments in a portfolio of ten retirement flats, with a historic cost of £876,813 (2024: £876,813), are carried at fair value of £1,050,000 (2024: £1,050,000) at the balance sheet date.

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THE GEORGE CROMBIE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

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14 Debtors

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|||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Amounts|2025|2024| |falling|due within|one year:|£|£| |Other debtors|89,613|82,438| |15|Creditors:|amounts|falling|due|within|one year| |2025|2024| |£|£| |Other creditors|18,978|14,653|

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16 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

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|||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |At|1|July 2024|Incoming|Resources|Gains|and|At30 June| |resources|expended|losses|2025| |£|£|£|£|£| |Capital|account|2,761,032|-|-|34,675|2,795,707| |Revenue|account|18,956|95,524|(104,243)|-|10,237| |2,779,988|95,524|(104,243)|34,675|2,805,944| |Previous|year:|At|1|July 2023|Incoming|Resources|Gains and|At30 June| |resources|expended|losses|2024| |£|£|£|£|£| |Capital|account|2,613,585|-|-|147,447|2,761,032| |Revenue account|35,574|94,624|(111,242)|-|18,956| |2,649,159|94,624|(111,242)|147,447|2,779,988|

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17 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).

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