ST CYRUS PUBLIC LIBRARY READING ROOM AND HALL TRUST
SCOTTISH CHARITY NUMBER SC018237
TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
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Reference and administra.on details:
Charity Name: St Cyrus Public Library Reading Room and Hall Trust
Registered Charity Number: SC018237
Charity’s Principal Address: ℅ Frances Whyte,10 CroKlands, St Cyrus, Montrose DD10 0AX
Names of the Charity and Property Trustees on date of approval of Trustees’ Annual Report:
| Current Charity Trustees | PosiIon Held | Current Property Trustees |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Moir | Chair | Elizabeth M Alexander |
| Frances Whyte | Secretary/Treasurer | Maurice P J Forsyth-Grant |
| Kenneth Greig Resigned 3/6/2025 | Treasurer | Mrs Isobel Smith |
| Thomas Mulholland | Ian A McCaw | |
| Cherry Holland | Miss Mary Singleton | |
| Craig Simpson | ||
| Beverley Simpson | ||
| Chris Adam |
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Structure, governance and management:
| Type of governing document | The charity is an unincorporated associa.on governed by its cons.tu.on which was last amended on 4 March 2014 |
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| Charity Trustee recruitment and appointment | The Commi^ee consists of elected and representa.ve members with power to co- opt addi.onal members. Each organisa.on in the Parish which is a user of the Public Hall and whose aims are consistent with those outlined in the Cons.tu.on is en.tled to appoint a representa.ve member to the Commi^ee and as such each organisa.on is en.tled to one vote at a Commi^ee meeting. Seven Charity Trustees are elected at the Annual General Mee.ng which is normally held in February. In addi.on, the Commi^ee can co-opt not more than two persons to represent interests in the Parish not otherwise represented by any organisation. |
| Hall Trustee recruitment and appointment | Vacancies in the ofce of Property Trustee shall be flled by persons appointed by the Commi^ee, the number of PropertyTrustees being at no .me less than three. The Property Trustees themselves have no power to assume Trustees. |
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Achievements and performance:
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the fnancial period |
It is s.ll the aim of the Commi^ee to have rental income cover the general day-to-day running costs of the Hall. Rental income was £!!,587 up on last year (more groups use the Hall on a regular basis) with running costs of £11,252 once fundraising expenses are removed. Our electricity was overcharged by some £1500 in the previous fnancial year and approximately £1,000 is refected in this year. We were not billed for usage during February to May inclusive. We had addi.onal costs this year - £648 for roof repairs and our 5 yearly electricity check was completed at a cost of £855.55 which included the portable appliance checks. Disappoin.ngly Bank of Scotland no longer ofer free banking to registered chari.es and despite a 11 month ‘discussion’ they refuse to recognise that our 200 Club account should be treated as our General Account. They tell us the 200 Club sits on a diferent plalorm and therefore incurs a monthly fee of £4.50 as well as the transac.onal charges. Our General Account is subject only to transac.onal charges but the cost over the two accounts was £99 this year. We have been advised that to have the 200 Club account recognised as a registered charity we would need to close and re-open the account. If we are closing the account then we would be looking to move banks. Our fundraising remained steady again this year although we have slightly less players in our 200 Club. Overall we have confdence that we will be able to cover running cost with rental income with our fundraising as a back up going forward, and will look to fnd other sources of income wherever possible. |
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Financial Review:
| Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves |
The Commi^ee aim to have day-to-day running costs covered by rental income. We aim to maintain reserve funding of at least £5000 and are currently well above that. |
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| Details of any deficit | N/A |
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St Cyrus Public Library Reading Room and Hall Trust
Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 January 2026
There are no restricted funds at this time.
Receipts:
| 2026 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Income | 11,587 | 9,712 |
| Dona.ons (Note 1) | 211 | 683 |
| Fundraising (Note 2) | 5,166 | 5,657 |
| Total Receipts | 16,964 | 16,052 |
Payments:
| Payments: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Hall Keeper | 4,340 | 3,900 |
| Gardening/Maintenance | 181 | 487 |
| Electricity | 1.224 | 7,758 |
| Insurance | 1,683 | 1,615 |
| Licences (Note 3) | 412 | 435 |
| Repairs & Renewals (Note 4) | 3,081 | 1,093 |
| Cleaning Materials | 140 | 25 |
| Sta.onery & Postage | 24 | 0 |
| Fundraising Expenses | 2,420 | 2,420 |
| Other Expenses (Note 5) | 114 | 330 |
| Bank Charges | 99 | 0 |
| Total Payments | 13,718 | 18,063 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | 3,246 | (2,011) |
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Statement of Balances as at 31 January 2026
| Statement of Balances as at 31 January 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Opening Bank Balance | 22,231 | 24,291 |
| Opening Cash in Hand | 307 | 258 |
| Surplus/(Defcit) for the year | 3,246 | (2,011) |
| Total Closing Balance | 25,784 | 22,538 |
| Bank Balance at 31 January 2026 | 25,559 | 22,231 |
| Cash in Hand at 31 January 2026 | 225 | 307 |
| Total Closing Balance | 25,784 | 22,538 |
| Note 1 - Donations | ||
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Anonymous | 65 | |
| Bank of Scotland re complaint | 75 | 43 |
| Rev George Has.e | 250 | |
| Maclean | 25 | |
| Murray | 300 | |
| Whist Club | 50 | |
| Pat Ness | 30 | |
| 200 Club | 25 | |
| Monday Ladies | 1 | |
| Sunday Quiz | 30 | |
| Total | 211 | 683 |
Note 2 - Fundraising
| Note 2 - Fundraising | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| 200 Club | 5,130 | 5,475 |
| Outdoor Bowling | 36 | 30 |
| Gala Day | 152 | |
| Total | 5,166 | 5,657 |
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Note 3 – Licences
| Note 3 – Licences | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| PPL/PRS Licence | 412 | 329 |
| Public Entertainment Licence | 106 | |
| Total | 412 | 435 |
Note 4 - Repairs and Renewals
| 2026 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Electro Guard - Fire Alarm Service | 287 | 140 |
| D Craig & Sons – Repair gu^ering, down pipes, slates | 648 | 0 |
| T Mulholland - Repair carpark security lights | 69 | |
| John McIntosh Electrical - Annual PA Test and 5year electric check £855.55 Replace Faulty Heater Elements £716.40 |
1,572 | 87 |
| Misc repairs | 0 | 168 |
| Anderson Fire Ltd – Fire ex.nguisher service | 147 | 345 |
| Lawrence Smith – Joinery Small Hall Curtain Rail £150 Repair Disabled & Ves.bule Door £72.50 Repair Kitchen Unit Door £37.50 |
260 | 33 |
| Johnshaven Carpet Cleaning | 320 | |
| Brechin Blinds - Blind & Curtain Pull Repairs | 98 | |
| Total | 3,081 | 1,093 |
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Note 5 - Other Expenses
| Note 5 - Other Expenses | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Ba^eries for hea.ng controls | 0 | |
| Dona.ons/Gratui.es | 30 | |
| Lara Smith - diary | 0 | |
| Return of deposits | 300 | |
| Step Ladder | 37 | |
| Wall sign, mop & bucket, wall clock | 71 | |
| Light bulbs | 4 | |
| Battery | 2 | |
| Total | 114 | 330 |
Note 6 -
The .tle to the Hall is vested in Trustees who hold .tle for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of St Cyrus in terms of Feu Charter granted by Percy William Norman Fraser DSO, Captain, Second Ba^alion, Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, in favour of Mrs Mary Ann Anne^e Briggs or Fraser and Others as Trustees therein men.oned dated the twenty third day of May and the second day of July and recorded in the Division of the General Register of Sasines applicable to the County of Kincardine on the eighth day of October nineteen hundred and twelve and subsequent Deed of Trust by Jean Valerie Graham Singleton and Others dated the twenty eighth day of February and registered in the Books of Council and Session on the fourth day of March, both months in the year nineteen hundred and sixty one.
All furnishings, crockery etc are assets of the Hall, but records of costs have not been maintained. The costs have been wri^en off as and when they are incurred.
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Declaration: The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees. Report above. Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees Slgnatur• SignJtu Fvll Naff Full Name Prfer Molr Frnnces M Whyte Position Poslilon Chalr Secretarynreasurer Date: 17 February 2026 Date: 17 F•bruary 2026 Paqe10of11
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