GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIRE SOUTH
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S
CHARITY NO: SC016764

GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIRE SOUTH
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Page
Legal and administrative information
Report of the Trustees
Report by the Independent Examlner
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements

GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIRE SOUTH
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
TRUSTEES:
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
GilmoLir F4cirYillon
Chartered Accountants
37 Portland Road
KILMARNOCK
Ayrshire
KA1 2DJ
BANKERS:
Bank of Scotland
123 High Street
AYR
KA7 1QP
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE:
2 Whitehill Way
Coyllon
AYR
KA6 6NJ
CHARITY NUMBER:
SC016764
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GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIRE SOUTH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report along with the financial statements of the chathty for the year
ended 31 March 2025.
Structure, Objectives & Management
Girlguiding Ayrshire South is a charitable unincorporated association Our purpose Is to promot4 the essential
elements of the Guide movement generally throughout the Ayrshire South area which covers thè whole of the
county of South Ayrshire and part of the county of East Ayrshire Girlguiding Scotland appoinls a,commissioner
for Girlguiding Ayrshire South who then appoints members to roles within the executive committee Ib carry out the
policy of the chanly For the purposes of this report and the financial statements. members of the Executive
Committee have been called the "trustees" The trustees who have served during the year and sinct the year end
are listed on page 1. Girlquidina Scotland appoints a County Commissioner for Girlguiding Ayrshire South During
this fInanc￿al year
completed her role as County Commissioner and
vas
appointed as her replacement. The County Commissioner appoints the remaining truslees.
Activities, Achievements & Performance
This year we have seen a small growth of both girls and volunteers within our county As with eve
volunteer run
organisation we could support many girls thal are on our waiting list if we could find more adults willing lo take on
the responsibilities of wnning units. especially the Rainbows section (girls aged 4 to 71 We contittue to ensure
our presence al local events all over the county and online with our Facebook pages and blue sky Ind Instagram
presence which is all led by our fabulous Communications Adviser.
We saw changes in our recruitment and training policies within Girlguiding which means all
olunteers will
complete mofe detailed safeguarding training We held our 3rd Training Day since Covid with greater numbers of
volunteers ch¢X)sing to give up a day of their time to ensure they learn more skills and gain more Fnowledge for
them to use In their roles.
We ￿lebrated many long service awards recognising the amazing long-term dedication of our vtrlunleers We
awarded 1,3.5.10.20.30 and 50 years service Many chose to receive these awards within their unl settings and
the girls who they spend time with 11 is an honour to award their broaches and explain everything tl*y have done
for the gids. One leader was even mentioned In the Scottish Pafliament for her 20 years service and the local
member of parliament came to the unil to present her with a copy of motion read out to all.
We held county camp lasl year which was a great hit with its theme of back to basics full of famili¥r skills many
have learned over the decades of Girtguiding We had a fond farewell for Fiona and hei team af
as they completed their term of oftice. They did a wonderful job of leading the county through some
challenging times such as Covid and the comprehensive Tevision of our constitution to ensure It reflects our
practices and current statutory requirements Their first event was a Taylor Swift concert for all sectDns with over
200 girls aged 4 to 16 attending The highlight was several Rainbows ( Aged 5-7) claiming they ha
mel the real
Taylor Swiftl
One of our major responsibilities Is the running of our activity centre, Nether Auchendrane. This
ear we were
very fortunate lo have some volunteers who negotiated several funding schemes and were successrtjl at securing
funding from several areas Including the National Lotteryl This large grant will be used to change the boileis in
both the main house and annex and updaling the bathroom In our disabled access bedroom We are grateful to
the national Lottery and the companies who will carry out work at the house We have also been fortunate to have
lovely neighbours who funded the removal of many old Irees that were pasl their best before they became
dangerous The community payback team have been cutting our fields and painting the whole of the inside so the
whole site is looking clean and refreshed. Bookings are up with most weekends filled within term tim
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GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIRE SOUTH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Investment Policy
The charity's bank accounts will t)e reviewed every tr40 years to confirm that they are giving an ￿pIable return.
Non-cash or low risk market investments will not be undertaken without professional advice and then only If there is
a guaranteed rninimum return equal to or greater than the current investment Non-cash or low risk market
investments will not be undertaken where withdrawals are prohibited for more than three months or
here penalty for
early withdrawal would render Ihe return less than the current investment
Resèrves Policy
The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in UnreStr￿ted funds which equates to not less than six knonths operating
cost, averaged over the last three years
Financial Review
There is a net deficit of £3.613 on unrestricted funds for the year (2024 deficit of £3.068}. large
driven by high
repair costs and expenditure on printsng and badges during the year The reslrscled funds show an overall surplus of
£21.250 but these funds will be spent in the coming year on work on boiler replacement and an out
or classroom at
Nether Auchendrane The trustees are confident that the charity s existing reserves ale sufficienl
sinne.d on hp.half nf Ihe Triiqtp.ps hv
Date..
12 June 2025
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GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIRE SOUTH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIR
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
SOUTH
I report on the accounts for the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 5 to
10
Respeclive responsibilities of trustees and independent examiner
The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of Ihe accounts In accordance with the terms of
the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl
Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulations 10111 lai to (c}
of the Accounts Regulations (Joes not apply 11 is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required
under section 44111 (c) of the Act and to slate whether particular matters have come to my attgntion.
Basis of opinion
My examination is carned out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Retylations An
examination Includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the
Accounts presented with those records It also Includes consideration of any unusual Ilems or disclosures
in the Accounts, and seeks explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters The Pfocedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and conseqU￿7t1Y I do not
express an audit opinion on the view given by the Accounts.
Independent exarniners statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention.
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any rnaterial respect the requirement
to keep accounling records in accordance with seclion 44(1) (a) of the 20P5 Act and
Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and
to prepafe accounts 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 understahding of the
accounts to te reached
GilmoLir H3rr.Il*.,Ip
Chartered Accountants
37 Portland Road
KILMARNOCK
Ayrshire
KA12DJ
Dated
12 June 2025
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GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIRE SOUTH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations & legacies
Donations
Grants
Sundry Income
Other trading activitiès
Fundraising events & activities
Income from investments
Interest on cash deposits
Income from Charitable activities
Subscription Income
9,044
Fees for hire of house, camp sile & equipment 12,047
Camp site & County shop surpluslldeficiti
794
3,273
3,273
25,500
451
1,497
500
500
25,500
451
493
493
482
1.804
1,804
1,592
9,044
12,047
794
8,308
11.964
Total income and endowments
27.906
25,500
53,406
24,844
Expenditure on:
Expenditure on fund ralsing
Fundraising trading cost of goods sold
and other costs
Expenditure on Charitable activities
Operating costs of house & camp site
Events
Other operating costs
Governance Costs
300
300
233
20,271
3,891
6,257
800
2.250
2.000
22.521
5.891
6.257
800
19,145
2.809
4.804
840
Total expenditure
31,519
4.250
35,769
27,912
Net Sncomel lexpenditure)
{3.613)
21.250
17,637
(3,068)
Transfers between funds
Net movement In funds
Fund balances brought forward at 1 April
95,603
57.133
152,736
155,804
Fund balances carried forward at 31 March
91,990
78.383
170.373
152,736
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GIRLGUIDING A YRSHIRE SOUTH
BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
FIXED ASSETS:
Tangible assets
84.288
86 912
84.288
86.912
CURRENT ASSETS:
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and In hand
2,582
1,858
2.497
62.639
85,981
88,563
66,994
CREDITORS: Amount5 falling
due within one year
Accruals and deferred income
2,478
1,170
2.478
1.170
NET CURRENT ASSETS:
86,085
65.824
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES:
£170.373
£152.736
The lunds of the charlty..
Unrestricted furbds
General fund
Designated funds
Restricted funds
56.171
35,819
78,383
57.879
37,724
57.133
£170.373
£152,736
The notes at pages 7 to 11 form part of these accounts.
The financial statements have been prepared In accordance with the Financial Reporting Stand
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
These accounts were approved by the Board of Tnjstees on 12 June 2025 and s￿ned on their
half by.
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GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIRE SOUTH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
General information and basis of accounting
Girl Guiding Ayrshire South is a charitable unincorporated association established In Scclland. The
address of the charity's administrative office is shown on page 1. The nature of the charity's
operations and activities are given in the Trustees Report on page 2.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Rtcommended
Practice. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accord￿Ce with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) issued in
October 2019, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland IFRS1021, the Charities and Trustee Investment {Scotland) Act 2005 and Ihe Charities
Accounts {Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended)
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost conventiod with items
recognised at cost or transaction value.
The financial statements are prepared in slerling, the functional currency of the charity, on a going
concern basis. The financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1.
Donations, grants receivable and subscriptions
Donations and similar Incoming resources are included in the year In which they are recefvable, which
is when the charity becomes entitled to the resource. Grants receivable are recognised when the
charity has entitlement to the funds and any performance conditions attached lo the grant have been
met. Subscriptions are credited in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year to whic
they relate.
Investment Income
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the charity. Ihis Is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
Expenditure
All expenditure is included on an accruals, basis The charity Is not registered for VAT an
accordingly
expenditure is shown gross of irrecoverable VAT. Grants payable are for training and (Xher specific
purposes aimed at advancing the objectives of the charity Grants payable are recogniged when an
application has been received and the conditions for payment have been met.
Tangible fixed assets
All assets costing in excess of £250 are capitalised. Depreciation is provided at the follc*Ning annual
rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life
Freehold property
Equipment
Office equipment
20/0 on reducing balance
100/0 on reducing balance
25 % on reducing balance
Stock
Stock consists of purchased goods for resale in the camp shop and is valued at the lowel of cost and
nel realisable value.
Government Grants
Income from government grants is recognised in the period in which it relates to.
Fund Accounting
Details of the nature and purpose of each fund is set out in nole 6.
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GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIRE SOUTH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
OPERATING COSTS OF HOUSE & CAMP SITE
2025
2024
Unrestricted fund
Insurance
Repairs, maintenance & cleaning
Heat, light and power
Telephone, postage & stationery, advertising & sundries
Depreciation.. Camp site
. Camp equipment
5,155
7,370
4,570
552
1,517
1,107
5.409
3.786
6,656
517
1,547
1.230
Restrlcted funds
Repairs, maintenance & cleaning
3. OTHER OPERATING COSTS
2025
2024
District & County Adviser's expenses
Programme & training
Trustee's insurance
MiscellaneoLJS expenses
Printing, sL2tionery, badges & books
Donalions
820
458
444
1,633
2.653
250
592
35
35
703
408
3066
6,257
4.804
4. GOVERNANCE COSTS
2025
2024
Independent Examiner's Fees
800
840
800
840
Trustees are not remunerated
Governance cosls have been wholly allocated to expenditure on charitable activities Bbsed on the
lime spent by trustees any allocation to other activities would be trifling
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GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIRE SOUTH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Income and endowments from:
Donations & legacies
Donations
Grants
Government grants
Other trading activities
Fundraising events & activities
Income from investments
Interest on cash deposits
Income from Charitable activities
Subscription income
Fees for hire of house. camp site & equipment
Camp site shop Ideficit)Isurplus
1,497
500
500
1,497
500
500
482
482
1,592
1.592
8,308
11,964
8,308
11.964
Total income and endowments
24.844
24,844
Expenditure on:
Expenditure on fund raising
Fundraising trading cost of goods sold
and other costs
Expenditure on Charitable activities
Operating costs of house & camp site
Events
Other operating costs
Governance Costs
233
233
19.145
2.880
4.804
840
19,145
2,890
4,804
840
Total expenditure
27,912
27.912
Net incomel (expenditure)
{3,068}
(3,0681
Transfers be￿een funds
Net movement in funds
Fund balances broughl forward at 1 April
98,671
57.133
155,804
Fund balances carried forward al 31 March
95.603
57,133
152,736
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GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIRE SOUTH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Property
Equipment
Nether
Nether
Auchendrane Auchendrane
Office
ment
Totals
NET BOOK VALUE:
At 1 April 2024
Additions
Depreciation charge for year
75,845
11,067
86,912
1,517)
1,1071
2,6241
At 31 March 2025
74,328
9,960
84,288
FUNDS
Reslricled
Funds
Unrestricted funds
Total
Nether
Nether
Auchendrane
General
Auchendrane
Building
Fund
Fund
Fund
{Nol designated} (Designaledl {Designated}
see below
At 1 April 2023
Nel {outgoing Ilincoming resources
before transfers
Transfers
60,551
10,562
27,558
57,133
155,804
738
6,0001
12.2591
6000
11,547)
(3 0681
At 31 March 2024
55.289
14,303
26,011
57,133
152,736
At 1 April 2024
Net loutgoingllincoming resources
before transfers
Transfers
55,289
14,303
26,011
57,133
152,736
1,736
13,832}
854
(1,5171
21,250
17,637
At 31 March 2025
56,171
11.325
24.494
78,383
170,373
The fund balances at 31 March 2024 are represented by:
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
3,768
10,955
26,011
57,133
86.912
66,994
1,1701
56,039
55,289
14.303
26,011
57,133
152,736
The fund balances at 31 March 2025 are represented by
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
2,661
10.342
1,678)
24,494
57,133
21.250
84,288
88 563
2,478
56,971
56,171
11.325
24,494
78,383
170,373
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GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIRE SOUTH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FUNDS (cont)
Unrestricted Funds
The General Fund
The general fund represents the free funds of the charity which are not designated for pa
purposes
icular
The Nether Auchendrane Fund
The Nether Auchendrane Fund has been designated as the operating fund of, the Nether
Auchendrane Activity Centre.
The Nether Auchendrane Building Fund
The Nether Auchendrane Building Fund was set up to identify those funds allodated to the
construction of the Nether Auchendrane Activity Centre and to the cost of related equlF￿ent. It also
includes sums set aside as a contingency in case of extraordinary repairs or maintenance being
required
Restricted Funds
1 Apri5
2024
31 March
2025
Income
Expenditure
Lottery fund
Guide Association
South Ayrshire Council
The Lesley Sell Charitable Trust
The National Lottery Community Fund
57.133
57,133
2,000
1,500
2.000
20.000
2,000
1.500
2,000
17.750
2,250
57.133
25,500
4,250
78,383
The Lottery Fund
The Lottery Fund was established by a grant from The National Lottery to be used solely lowards the
building costs of Nether Auchendrane Activity Centre.
The Guide Association Fund
Related to a grant received for an event undertaken during the year
rhe South Ayrshire Council and Lesley Sells Charitable Trust Funds
Relate to grants received towards the costs of an outdoor classroom at Nether A
expected to be completed in the year lo 31 March 2026
chendrane.
rhe National Lottery Community Fund
Relates to a grant received to carry out works to a disabled toilet and to replace boile￿ at Nether
Auchendrane. The work was partially completed in the year to 31 March 2025, with th* remaining
works expected to be completed in the year to 31 March 2026.
CONTROL
The charity is controlled by the trustees
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