STIRLING STRATHENDRICK AND STRATHKELVIN
YOUNG FARMERS CLUB
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
28/02/2025
CHARITY NUMBER SC021887
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STIRLING STRATHENDRICK AND STRATHKELVIN
YOUNG FARMERS CLUB
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 28/02/2025
CHARITY NUMBER: SC021887
ADDRESS:
SAYFC, Young Farmers Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, ED28 8NE
TRUSTEES:
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
BANKERS:
Address :
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STIRLING STRATHENDRICK AND STRATHKELVIN
YOUNG FARMERS CLUB
REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
YEAR ENDED 28/02/2023
Governing Document
Stirling, Strathendrick and Strathkelvin Young Farmers Club is an unincorporated charity. As governed by our constitution, the club provides activities, which further personal development, cultural education and training of young people to make rural life more attractive to the young members of the community.
Charitable Purposes
Our Function shall be to promote the educational and social interests of all persons interested in Agricultural and Rural Activities, with a view to creating a greater interest in Country life, efficiency in agriculture in all branches and a better realisation of the duties and responsibilities of citizenship.
Trustee Recruitment and Appointment
Stirling, Strathendrick and Strathkelvin Young Farmers Club recruits their trustees through the promotion of club activities throughout our year, this is done through communication with new and young members and continued conversations about joining our committee and becoming more involved in the running of the club. We also collaborate with other local organisations and charities to increase the opportunities for young people in the rural community.
Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects
To meet our objectives we routinely work towards becoming more associated with our local community by advertising club events on social media to encourage new members, holding events such as new members nights to encouraging new members to find out about young farmers. We also encourage growth and development of our members by competing in District, Region and National events.
Achievements and performance
See club report on page 5
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Financial Review
Stirling, Strathendrick and Strathkelvin Young Farmers Club holds reserves of £30,994 as t 01 March 2025. This is a decrease of £1701 from 01 March 2022. This decrease was due to higher membership costs compered to membership income and an increase in Governance costs in the year.
The club is affiliated to the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs, contactable through: SAYFC
Young Farmers Centre Ingliston Edinburgh EH28 8NE
The accounts for the year are attached, and form part of this report.
This report was approved by the Management Committee on: 10[th] March 2025
Signed on behalf of the Management Committee
Date: 10/03/2025
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To stsrt the 2024125 year off saw the retum of C&C calf rally where we had a number of members competing and took home a total of 10 prizes. a huge well done to every member that took part on the day. It's an event that the club thrives in and this year was no differenL Followng on fr that in April. saw the retum of Talenlspot with our production entided "Suit yer cell" produced bWIth full cast of 30 seen us taking 1st place al Clyde and Central moving onto Wèsl Area at Ihe Armadillo where we then placed 3rd overall. an absolutely fantastic result for our club and congratulations to all those who were involved and also a bia well done to our 80th Anniversarv choir who look lo the staae as one ol the closing aGts. I'd like to wish our club all the best for getting through to wesl again this year on Ihe 29th March. Make sure you gel along and support the night. Some chartty work that the club got Involved in thls year was wlth RHET, twk on 8 great opportunity to educale pupils of riversidp. primary school iii Slirlirig - atiQUt the opportunity you can striv8 towards within faming and what it is like day lo day working within sheep faming. It's a great opportunity for the club lo share their knowledge and one we are definitely keen to develop for Ihe year3 to Come. Momng into May saw the start of show s8ason and our dub mernbers heading down to Ayr show where we 8een ourjunior and s&nlor Handycrafts teams showing off th8lr amazing work before heading lo the Highland later on in the year, we also had a boys and girls tug of war leam cornpeting on the day both taking home 3rd Place a great result for all. A thanks must go to our Tow sponsors ATV services and DFFC for Iheir continued support to the club. Our New members day was up n8xl which took place at Easterton Fami by kind perMisOn of the Owen farnily, th8 slippy rounds and football that we put on for our mgmber8, Wlth fantastic lurnoul of 35 people coming along aiid 11 of theffi being new members a fantastic day for the club and great to see so many new faS and gr8at to see the club going from strenglh lo strength. Drymen show Dance was another huge success for the club as we saw over 300 people throuah the door. A huae Ihankyou lo all th& committee members for your hard work on th8 door and behind the b8r forwhal was a hugely 8UGcessful night. To kiGk off the slart of June we held our shearing demo nlght at the Bry$, which has been SUCC8ss for the dub for the past CDuple of years and this year was no different with over 30 people in attendance, we welcorned dougie steel and his team who were there to show us thp. mpp.8 Fnllnwing nn frnm that w2< ni Ir Mnp.k Aiie.tirtn hv kinil nArmiRRinn nf BrAWqtAr family at the Kirkton F8Tm like our other events this was very well attended wilh over 50 people laklng part, a blg thanks musi also who was the auctioneer for the night and also to our club president ho helped run the bbq on the night keeping us all fed and watered. The Highland Show is a highlight for many clubs and young famers and wa8 definitely a highlight for SSS. Many ofour members look part in a variety of events across the week for bolh club and district Includin fu of War, Handicfafts and stockjudging. A massive well done has to go to ho was crowned Stod<sman of the ear an absolutely fantastic achievement for him and we are all veN Droud. we h2d roiiinod Junior Individual, and who was also part ofthe winning team with and taking home the overall Junior team. and the awards dldn't stop there tho wilh boys lug of war team taking home 3rd place.
At Ihe start of August we had our club day out where we headeé to Kingan Farms in Dumfries this was a great day out for all ofthe members who headed down, and to round off the day we head to dumfries show for a few refreshments before headin9 back up the roa at Ihp. p.nd nf ihR dav qAfp. In qAv thp.rp. WA8 8 fp.w qnrp. hp.Ads Ihp. np.xt mnrnino. .8hnrtlv Aftp.r that we held our annual slockjudging which this year was held at Lochend Farni by kind permission of the Morton family. an absoluloly fantastic night with a tremendous show of stock, ra2& food 2nd of course great companyfor all those who attended, thanks must go to ho was our judge on the night, and also a big thanks to Ihose who all hp.Inp.rt hphind thp. *rRnp.s A start to the winter syllabus saw our second new members night which was held 81 Pro bo in Kirkinlilloch, where we welcomed 28 mg.mhg.rg nn Ihp ni hl ng new members. At the start of October w nd myself competino in C&C MR n MISS. wlth einq crowiied miss vouno farmer. mvself plaang second and Angus coming 3rd, with both nd myself throuoh to west where we both did the club proud with Kathryn placing 3rd and myself placing 2nd. Hallowgen Dance was back al sportsters again this year. Il's always one of our best events of the year and something everyone looks foNard to. A few of our memb8rs thls year attended the Ivd? and ce.ntral qiiiz and me.mbpr nf thp. vp.Ar r.Dmrietilion: with thp. r.liib pir.kino iin A fp.w successes that night with Myself an lacing 1st and 3rd in Member of the year and also our s&nicr quiz t8ams picking up I sl place. Novèmber was a busy one for us this year, stsrling off with the 5 slar awaids where our club had a lable tliere SUk)VOrtinq our past member and current club leader ashe was nominated as a finalist for the driving force awaid, it's great lo see our past members getting recognised for all their hard work and dedicalion they've giv8n lo young fam)ers over tha years. Exchange w&ek8nd was up next wth 25 of oui memb&rs heading overto Northern Irland from the first leg of the eKGhange with Finvoy yfc for a jam packed weekend, Ihev then cam2 back over to us In februarv the return lea. where we look them to bioaars concert and dance on the friday night, and on the saturday headed to the farm lour Ihen rounding the day off in edinburgh w31ching Ihe rugby. Our Christmas dance was next back In Fubar, agaln b8ing in¢redlbly popular for those throughout the region. As well 65 all this going on Ihe concert practices were In lull swing and were prepanng to take to the Finlry stage once again in january, where we seen a great group of members coming logelher to make a great concert, thanks must go to kathryn dick and john graham for producing it. 11 has now come to the end of the year. and what a year it has been. Beinq secretary of the cub this year has been a great honour and it's something i never thought i'd do but i'm sa glad i've had the opportunity to do it, with such a great group of people around mè, a huge thanks musl gol to my chairman you have put in a power of work this year and you have always been there to help me oul, and we worked well as a team. To the rest of the committee im so thankful to all of vour for all vour SUDDDrt throuoh the vear. it takes all of vou to run the club, to all our club president. vic£ presidents. club leaders your support and guidance you have all given us this year is much 2ppr9ciated along wth all the tirne that yous have given up to help us 81 events whether they are big or small.
Lasty id just like lo wish the next commiltee comlng on thls year the best of luGk and hope you all &njoy the èxperience on the comrnittee. It's a great thing to be involved, just put your all into it so that we can make the club be the best it can be for the years to come.
Independent Examiner Report I report on the accounts of the charity tor the year en(JeO 28th February 2025 v¥biiY¥ i tsoyvi iiiuiiiiiva Oi 41 iiSi¥¥> 4iiiU tyA¢I IItIi¥i The charity's truees are responsible for the preparation Df the accounts In accorclance wifh the terms of the Charities and Trustee Inveslment IScotLandl Act 2005 and the Charities Account8 IScotlandlRogulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit Iryuii tri I irfit uf 1i¥sii(aLIvi I I v i I i ivi vi li Plv4[1• i)eouLaiivfii uOeS fioi a9yiy. iils fliy responsibilty to examine the accounts as required under section 44111 Icl of the Act and to 8t8tewh8th8r particular matters have cometo my attention. Basls of Indapgndenl examiner's ststsment My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006. An examination includes 8 review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with th08e record8. It also include8 consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the trustees concerningany such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide au the evidence that would be required in an audil, and consequently, I do not express an audr( opinion on the viewgiven bythe accounts. Independents examlner's ststernent In:Me coiirse of m exrimincltion, no m1tter has corne to my attention,
Stirling, Strathendrick & Strathkelvin Young Farmers Club (Charity No SC021887) REfF!ryr< x r•AVIIAFNT£ Arrni INT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 2025 2024 RECEIPTS Note Social Events Incom8 Agricullurdl Support & Events Income Miscellaneous 30,054 9,335 2,795 58,927 16,943 314 TOTAI RFC.F!f+TS 7Q 2aQ PAYMENTS Membership Costs Soclal Events Costs Aeririilti Iral %1 Innnrt K Fiipnt¢ fosts Govemance & Other Costs 7,076 29.894 4,920 50,725 4?1A 6,314 12,519 TOTAL PAYMENTS 47,131 72,482 PROFIT I IDEFICITI FOR YEAR (1,7011 6,867 All funds are unrestricted
Stlrllng, Strathendrick & Strathkelvin Young Farniers Club (Charity No SC021887} STATEIIqENT OF B.414hir(< AS AT 28 FEBRUARY 2025 Income for the year Less Expenditure 45,430 47,131 Profit for the Year 11,7011 Statement of Balances Lash Pun(iS junrestrictedl: Funds as at 29 February 2024 Profit for year Fund5 as at 28 February 2025 32,695 {1,7011 30,994 Balance as at 28 February 2025 B3nk of Scotland current account Anniversary Account Add: Outstandin8 Lod8ements l F*ES' I I nnrp<•ntpd rh•ni i•¢ Less.. Prepayment Less.. Provisions Add: Cash In Hand 31,724 500 (ioii 17291 other Assets Computer equipment purchased over the last 3 years at a cost of £1,43712024: £1,437) Signed on behalf of the club (Trusteel Date
Stlrllng. Strathendrick & Strathkelvin Young Farmers Club (Chartty No SC021887) nTE< TO THF orcniJyT 2025 24 l Membership Income Membership Fees 3,245.00 3,165.00 2 Social Events L)Inner uance & Hattie Halloween Dance Christmas Dance Concert Merchandise Stockjudgi n8 Tickets/8 us I,Obu.uO 3,379.95 3,597.93 9,005.30 60.00 4,429.26 8,502.00 22,SSti.uO 1,835.48 4,687.00 16,769.56 4,374.00 8,904.50 30,054.44 58,926.54 3 Agrlcultural Support & Events Stlrling Show Dance Sponsorship Drymen Show Dance 1,824.00 7,885.30 7,234.03 9,335.00 9,335.00 16,943.33 4 Miscellaneous Misc 2,195.25 2,795.25 313.98 5 Membershlp Cost Affiliation Fees 7,076.00 4,920.00 6 Soclal Events Costs Bus Hire & Tickets Dinner Dance Sports Expenses Concert Expenses Talent Spot Expenses 12,883.20 1,194.81 267.60 9,308.82 1,285.93 13,198.89 13,549.84 188.50 14,302.18 4,625.08
Halloween Dance Christmas Dance Stockjuding 1,150.00 900.00 2,469.81 A?3.40 400.00 850.00 3,610.55 29,893.57 50.725.04 7 Agricultural Support & Events Stirling Show Drymen Show Entry Fees & Stock Judging 600.00 3,237.56 480.15 3.190.78 656.00 3,846.78 4,317.71 8 Governance & Other Costs Tug of War riiih Nleetlngs Donations Accountancy Equipment Miscellaneous 95.88 5,231.65 lj 47A A1 401.99 300.00 827.99 214.00 4,460.00 300.00 1,280.00 6,314.27 12,519.15 The Trustees recemed no remuneration or expense5 during the year.12024: £nil). io rhe Lharity ha(1 no em ployees tiuring trie year j2u24.' niij. 11 The Independent Examination costs for the year will be £30012024.. £3001 12 Related Party Transactions and the Trustees would Ilke to t.hank the m embers tor their help and support throu8hout the year for no consideration.