## **Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025** **Registered Scottish Charity No SC026880** ## **Reference and Administrative Details** The members of the Management Committee are the trustees of Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre for the purposes of charity law. The members of the committee who served during the year ended 31st March 2025 and since the year end are as follows; **Charity Name:** Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre **Charity Number:** SC026880 **Address:** Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre, 5 Moredunvale Place, Edinburgh EH17 7LB **Bank** : Bank of Scotland **Accounts prepared by:** KM Accounts ## **Report of the Management Committee** ## **Year ended 31 March 2025** The Management Committee present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. ## **Objectives and Activities** The object of the charity is to advance education and support personal development within communities experiencing multiple deprivation. Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre provides safe, inclusive and supportive environments where children, young people and families can build confidence, develop skills and realise their potential. The Centre delivers youth work, learning opportunities, community activities and intergenerational programmes designed to improve wellbeing, strengthen community connections and create positive pathways into education, employment and volunteering. Through these activities, the charity aims to reduce inequality, remove barriers to participation and create opportunities for people to thrive. ## **Achievements and Performance** 2024/25 was another busy and successful year for Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre, with strong participation across youth work, holiday programmes, creative partnerships and community initiatives. Young people continued to play a central role in shaping and delivering the work of the centre, supported by staff, volunteers and partner organisations. Holiday programmes operated at capacity across the Easter, Summer, October and February breaks, supported by funding from the National Lottery Community Fund and Cash for Kids. These programmes provided safe, engaging and supportive opportunities for young people during school holidays, with consistently high attendance throughout the year. We continued to develop programmes focusing on young people’s mental health and wellbeing, maintaining our partnership within the _Back on Track_ therapeutic service. This service offers support to children, young people and their families across South East Edinburgh and is delivered in partnership with Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre, Home Link Family Support and CrossReach. Creative partnerships remained an important part of our programme delivery. Working with Edinburgh Festival Carnival and Edinburgh Arts Festival, young people took part in the “World on Dance” programme, working alongside artists specialising in AfroCaribbean and Latin dance as well as costume making. This work culminated in participation in the Goodtrees Community Carnival, which brought together artists from around the world and over 90 local participants in a community parade celebrating culture, creativity and performance. The event attracted an audience of over 1,200 people, and videos created by young people showcasing their performances reached millions of views online. Young people also took part in new experiences and challenges throughout the year. Twenty-four young people travelled to London to attend Wireless Festival as part of the Goodtrees Challenge, combining the experience with sightseeing and opportunities to build independence and confidence through group travel. Young people from Goodtrees also participated in the Youth Work Games residential at Loch Tay, competing alongside approximately 120–130 young people from youth organisations across Scotland. Over three days, young people took part in activities including football, canoeing, cross-country running, archery, cycling, team-building challenges, high ropes, swimming and athletics. The Goodtrees team returned with the overall trophy, continuing a strong tradition of participation and achievement. Youth volunteering remained central to delivery throughout the year, with young volunteers supporting younger groups and holiday programmes and achieving Youth Achievement Awards in recognition of their contribution. Approximately 400 young people engaged with Goodtrees programmes each week across six youth groups, with senior sessions regularly welcoming around 70 young people per night. Operation Christmas remained a major focus of youth-led community support, with over 609 children and families supported during the year. Working in partnership with Social Bite and Cash for Kids, young volunteers organised, packed and delivered gifts to families, supported intergenerational lunches and provided doorstep visits and gifts for older members of the community. Intergenerational work continued through a gardening project delivered in partnership with Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust, strengthening relationships between young people and older residents while improving shared outdoor spaces. We also worked with Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust to deliver outdoor activity and fitness programmes for older adults and individuals experiencing low confidence or selfesteem, supporting both physical wellbeing and social connection. The Centre continued to work collaboratively with a range of local organisations including the City of Edinburgh Council, Tron Kirk Church, Cyrenians, Home Link Family Support and Bethany Christian Trust. These partnerships enhanced the range of opportunities available within the community, including provision for under-5s, ESOL classes, community lunches, pantry services and wider community activities. Young people also demonstrated leadership through digital fundraising, running an online TikTok campaign that successfully raised funds for a new pool table for the centre. Throughout the year, young people remained at the heart of Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre — shaping programmes, supporting their community and building confidence, resilience and skills through participation in youth work and community life. ## **Public Benefit** In planning and delivering activities, the Management Committee have had regard to OSCR’s guidance on public benefit. The Centre’s activities are directed towards achieving its charitable purposes and providing benefit to the local community. ## **Structure, Governance and Management** Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre is a charity registered in Scotland (SC026880) and operates under a constitution. The policy and general management of the organisation is directed by a Management Committee elected at the Annual General Meeting. The Committee is responsible for governance and strategic oversight, with day-to-day management delegated to staff. ## **Financial Review** The charity recorded total income of £147,685.69 during the year ended 31 March 2025, with expenditure of £140,098.84. This resulted in a surplus of £7,586.85 for the year. Income during the year was supported by grant funding, donations, fundraising activity and partnership income, alongside receipts generated through use of the Centre’s facilities. Expenditure remained focused on programme delivery, including staffing, youth work activities, holiday programmes, food provision, transport and volunteer support. At the year end, total funds carried forward were £14,119.03 (2024: £6,532.18). The increase in reserves reflects careful financial management during the year while maintaining delivery of programmes and services. ## **Reserves Policy** The charity’s reserves represent unrestricted funds available to support the ongoing operation of Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre. At 31 March 2025, the charity held free and unrestricted reserves of £14,119.03. The Management Committee aims to maintain reserves sufficient to meet short-term operational commitments and unexpected expenditure. The level of reserves is reviewed regularly to ensure the organisation can continue to deliver services while maintaining financial stability. The Management Committee will prioritise preparation of the 2025/26 accounts to ensure they are completed by summer 2026, ahead of the December submission deadline. This reflects the Committee’s commitment to maintaining strong financial governance while recognising the delivery demands on a small staff team. ## **Future Activities** The Management Committee will continue to support the delivery and development of youth work, holiday programmes and community activities at Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre. A key priority will be maintaining high levels of participation while ensuring programmes continue to support the mental health, wellbeing and personal development of children and young people. The Centre will continue to work in partnership with organisations including Home Link Family Support, CrossReach, Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust, Cash for Kids and the City of Edinburgh Council to strengthen opportunities for young people, families and older members of the community. The _Back on Track_ therapeutic partnership will remain an important part of the support available to young people and families in South East Edinburgh. Plans for the coming year include continuing intergenerational work, creative partnerships and youth volunteering opportunities, as well as developing fundraising activity to support the sustainability of programmes and resources within the centre. The Management Committee will continue to review the long-term sustainability of the organisation while ensuring Goodtrees remains a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for the local community. ## **Approval** The Management Committee confirm that they have approved the Report of the Management Committee and the accompanying financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. Signed: Name: Position: Chair of the Management Committee Date: 14.12.2025 ## **Statement of Receipts and Payments** For the year ended 31 March 2025 ||2025 (£)|2024 (£)| |---|---|---| |Total receipts|147,685.69|96,667| |Total payments|140,098.84|93,015| |Net surplus/(deficit)|7,586.85|3,652| |Funds brought forward|6,532.18|2,041.29| |Funds carried forward|14,119.03|6,532.18| ## **Statement of Balances** As at 31 March 2025 ||2025 (£)|2024 (£)| |---|---|---| |Cash at bank|14,119.03|6,532.18| |Total cash and cash|14,119.03|6,532.18| |equivalents||| ## **Notes to the Financial Statements** ## **Basis of accounting** These accounts have been prepared on receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. ## **Premises and use of facilities** Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre operates from premises provided by the City of Edinburgh Council. The building is made available without rental charge, and utilities, maintenance and janitorial services are provided by the Council. The Centre is permitted to generate income by leasing space within the building to local organisations and businesses where this supports the charitable purposes of the organisation. ## **Trustee remuneration** No remuneration or expenses were paid to members of the Management Committee during the year. ## **Related party transactions** There were no related party transactions during the year. ## **Analysis of Receipts** Income during the year totalled **£147,685.69** and was received from the following sources: Grant funding: £129,518.00 Room lets / facilities income: £13,315.00 Fundraising and donations: £4,852.69 ## **Total receipts: £147,685.69** ## **Analysis of Payments** Expenditure during the year totalled **£140,098.84** and was applied to the charity’s activities as follows: Staffing and volunteer costs: **£64,058.15** Programme and activity costs: **£54,023.16** Travel and transport: **£12,589.30** Equipment and assets: **£5,884.13** Office and administration: **£1,854.14** Premises and running costs: **£1,689.96** ## **Total payments: £140,098.84** ## **Independent Examiner’s Report** I report on the accounts of Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre for the year ended 31 March 2025, prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis. Signed: Name: Independent Examiner Date: 10.02.2026