2024-10-31-accounts

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SCOTLAND

DUNFERMLINE BRANCH

Receipts and Payments Accounts

For the year ended 31 October 2024

Charity Number: SC021173

APPENDIX 1 OSCR Pèriod start date Pèriod ènd datè Year From Scottish Chanty Regulator Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator 11 2023 To 31 10 2024 Reference and administration details Charlty name other names ch•rlty15 known The Royal British Legion - Dunfermline Branch Registered charlty number Charlty'$ prln¢lp•l •ddress SC 021173 60 New R¢ Dunfemline Frfe Scotland KY12 7EF Name$ of the ¢harlty trustee¥ on date ot approval ofTru$tees' Annual Rewl Trustee name Offlce {If not lor whole ye lor body) entltled to Presdenl Chairpers( Treasurer Sec¥etary 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

APPENDIX 1 Reference and administration details Namès of all othèr eharfty trustèes durlng thè pèrlod, If any. {lor Èxamplè. thosè ¥tho rèslgnèd part way through the flnanclal perlodl structure, overnance and mana ement Type of governlng document The Constitution of The Royal Britssh Legion Scotland SCIO LegiM S¢ollarKI Handbcok RBLS CLU8 M(NJel Rules 2020 Trustee recrultment and appolntment Trustees must be elected every ￿ years and must be Royal British legion Ordinary Members. The Club Treasurer and Club Secretsry may be elected from within the Commtttee, Coaopled by the Committee from the Club membership. or apFointed from outside the Club membership as employees or volunteers. The Committee has the power to ctsopt elMJible members lo fill any vacancies until the next balbt. All nominees must be propc¥sed and seconded by Club Members who have ￿mpleted Six month$ of membership Ob'ectives and activities Ch•rll•ble purposes The branch exists to support the Anned FC￿CeS community by providing welfare assistance, promoting Remembrance, and fostering indu$ion. Summary ofthe maln acuvltles in relation to these objects Key activib'es indude welfare referrals. commemorative events. social gatherings to reduce isolation. and community fundraising. We work in partnership with beal gr¢JUPS to advance eit12enship, uphold national heritage. and promote public wellbeing in line wth our chantable obJeth"ves.

APPENDIX 1

Achievements and performance

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we made significant strides in improving our facilities and deepening our
support for veterans and the wider community. Key achievements include:
• Facility Improvements :
We completed a full renovation and modernisation of the Function
Hall Bar Area, Lounge Bar Room, and an additional lounge space.
These upgrades have enhanced accessibility, comfort, and usability,
enabling us to host a wider range of inclusive events and better
serve our members.
• Veteran Support and Remembrance :
We continued our dedicated support for veterans by hosting monthly
Veterans Breakfasts and providing a welcoming space for a Veterans
Social Group. These gatherings offer vital opportunities for peer
support and social connection, helping to reduce isolation among
older and vulnerable veterans.
We also honoured the memory of deceased veterans by attending
funerals with our standard bearer, offering our facilities for wakes,
and supporting bereaved families—ensuring dignity and community
solidarity during times of loss.
• Community and Military Engagement :
Our venue hosted numerous functions for military groups and
veterans, fostering camaraderie and intergenerational connection.
Regular cabaret events provided accessible entertainment and social
opportunities for residents, contributing to improved mental wellbeing
and community cohesion.
• Commemorative Events :
We held special events to mark VE Day and Armistice Day, bringing
together veterans, families, and local residents to reflect, remember,
and celebrate shared history. These commemorations reinforce our
commitment to honouring service and preserving legacy.
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Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the financial period

Financial review

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Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any deficit Donated facilities and services (if any)	Objectives: The Club holds reserves to ensure continuity of services, manage financial risks, cover unexpected costs, support future planning, and invest in facility improvements. Target Level: A minimum of six months’operating costs will be maintained in unrestricted reserves. This will be reviewed annually, considering income stability, expenses, risk factors, and strategic goals. Use and Monitoring: Use of reserves requires Club Committee approval, must align with charitable objectives, and be properly documented. Reserves are reviewed annually alongside financial statements.
	This year, the Club reported a deficit of £2,124. However, this deficit was not due to operational costs but primarily driven by planned building improvements. These expenses were anticipated and fully covered by our reserves, in line with our long-term strategy for facility upgrades.
	Use of our facilities was donated for use by veterans’ groups and other charity and community groups as agreed by our committee.

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APPENDIX 1

Other optional information

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Signature(s)
OSCR will accept
digital or typed
signatures
Full name(s)
Position (e.g. Chair)
Chairperson Committee Member
Date
26/07/2025 26/07/25
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APPENDIX 3

Independent examiner’s report on the accounts

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Report to the Charity name trustees/members of THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SCOTLAND DUNFERMLINE BRANCH

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	Charity name THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SCOTLAND DUNFERMLINE BRANCH
Registered charity number On the accounts of the charity for the period Set out on pages	SC021173
	Period start date				Period end date
	Day	Month	Year		Day	Month	Year
	1	NOVEMBER	2023	to	31	OCTOBER	2024
	6 to 10					(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

Respective The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance responsibilities of with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the trustees and examiner Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts examiner’s statement Regulations. 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 items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks 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, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiner’s In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention [other than that statement disclosed on the attached page*] 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: • to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations

have not been met, or

1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed**: Date: 28/7/25 Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:

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