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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, SCOTLAND

NAIRN BRANCH

CHARITY NUMBER SC028997 COMMITTEE'S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

31 OCTOBER 2025

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, SCOTLAND, NAIRN BRANCH

CONTENTS

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, SCOTLAND, NAIRN BRANCH

INFORMATION PAGE

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

The following were appointed at the Branch's Annual General Meeting held on 12 January 2025 and formed the basis of the Committee responsible for managing the Branch's affairs for the ensuing year. The following held office during the year and at the date this report was approved. —— ae Charity Number SC028997 _ la Independent Examiner Po The Roundel Auldearn NAIRN IV12 5HZ Solicitors R & R Urquhart Royal Bank of Scotland Buildings 20 High Street NAIRN IV12 4AX Bankers Royal Bank of Scotland Inverness Chief Office Unit 1 and 2 Falcon Square INVERNESS V2 3PP

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, SCOTLAND, NAIRN BRANCH

COMMITTEE'S REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

The trustees, who are also the Branch Committee of the charity, submit their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended), FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" ("FRS 102"), including the provisions of Section 1A relevant to small entities, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

Structure, governance and management

The charity is an unincorporated association and is governed by the constitution of the Royal British Legion for Scotland and Nairn Branch rules.

In accordance with OSCR recommendations the charity is aware of the requirement to formally train new trustees in preparation for their roles as charity trustees.

Trustees' responsibilities statement

The Committee is responsible for preparing the Committee's Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in Scotland requires the Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Committee is required to:

The Committee is responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and the provisions of the charity's constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

All Committee members receive a copy of the "Summary Guidance for Charity Trustees" issued by OSCR and the Committee members are made aware of their responsibilities as part of the induction process. :

Risks and uncertainties

The Branch Committee have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

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Objectives and activities

The principal function of the charity is to raise and co-ordinate funds for the purpose of assisting ex-service men and women and their dependants. Secondary functions of the charity are collection of capitation fee income, administering matters of the legion including the poppy appeal, sale of badges and ties, raffles, and the management of a property.

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, SCOTLAND, NAIRN BRANCH

COMMITTEE'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

Achievements and performance

The Branch has had a very busy year and is summarised as follows:

Financial review

The annual Poppy Appeal collection was slightly up by £120 from £10,251 to £10,371. Included in donations was a grant of £10,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund towards the cost of improvements to the toilet facilities located within the Branch property. Other trading income streams were comparable to the previous year, however capitation fees were up by £315 from £1,905 to £2,220 which was encouraging and an increase in Members.

Included in expenditure is a payment of £10,000 to the Club Refurbishment Fund. This sum has been donated from the Branch towards the Club project of upgrading the toilet facilities as Tenant's improvements to the Branch premises, Other expenditure items were comparable to the previous year.

The Branch has recorded a surplus, before the depreciation charge, of £3,197 (2024 - £2,055) for the year. The depreciation charge amounted to £10,822 (2024 - £10,918). At the year end the charity had total funds of £381,168 (2024 - £388,793) consisting of restricted funds of £1,559 (2024 - £1,817), designated funds of £50,000 (2024 - £50,000) and general unrestricted funds of £329,609 (2024 - £336,976). Included in general unrestricted funds is a property revaluation reserve of £293,000 (2024 - £301,879).

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, SCOTLAND, NAIRN BRANCH

COMMITTEE'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

Financial review

(Continued)

Itis the policy of the charity that general unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's of general unrestricted expenditure (including depreciation), amounting to a minimum of £4,000. The Branch Committee consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.

Plans for future periods

The Branch will continue in its usual activities, and support the Nairn British Legion Club. On completion of upgrading the property, the Club's annual rent was to be reviewed, taking cognisance of its current trading position and financial position. The Branch Committee reveiwed the Club's rent at its meeting held on 2 February 2025 and agreed to leave the charge at the current level.

On behalf of the Branch Committee and dated 25 January 2026

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, SCOTLAND, NAIRN BRANCH

| report on the financial statements of The Royal British Legion, Scotland, Nairn Branch for the year ended 31 October 2025, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the financial statements as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, 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, | do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements.

Independent examiner's statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: (a) to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations; and

  2. (b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 8 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 financial statements to be reached.

Use of my report

This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with the rules of the Branch. My work has been undertaken to enable me to undertake an independent examination of the Branch's financial statements on behalf of the charity's board of trustees and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, | do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Branch and the Branch's members as a body, for my work or for this report.

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(non-practicing member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland)

The Roundel Auldearn NAIRN IV12 5HZ 25 January 2026

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, SCOTLAND, NAIRN BRANCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

2024 2024
Note £ £ £ £ £
General Designated Restricted Total Total
Income from:
Donations and legacies 3
Capitation Fees 2,220 - - 2,220 1,905
Donations - - - - 287
Haig Fund Collections - - 10,371 10,371 9,542
VolunteerAward - CAE - - - - 5,645
National Lottery Community Fund 10,000 - - 10,000 -
Other trading activities 4
Wreaths 496 - - 496 471
Hall Hire 500 - - 500 500
Armistice Day Parade 576 - - 576 642
Comradeship - - - - 70
Club Rent 3,300 ~ - 3,300 3,300
Area Office Rent 12 - - 12 12
Total Income 17,104 - 10,371 27,475 22,374
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 5
Capitation Books 1,800 - - 1,800 1,851
Wreaths 1,070 - - 1,070 1,291
Charitable activities 6
WelfareTravel Expenses 16 - - 16 50
Postage, Stationery & Advertising 210 - - 210 13
Travel Expenses to Edinburgh - - - - 287
Club Refurbishment Fund 10,000 - - 10,000 5,645
Haig Fund - - 10,371 10,371 10,251
Armistice Day Parade 179 - - 179 320
D-Day Commemorations - - - - 169
D-Day Commemorations 49 - - 49 -
Kids Party 87 - - 87 63
Comradeship Travel Expenses
Sponsorship
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300
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300
70
100
Bank Charges 96 - - 96 109
Independent Examination Fee 100 - - 100 100
Depreciation Charge 10,564 - 258 10,822 10,918
Total expenditure 24,471 - 10,629 35,100 31,237
Net(expenditure) /income (7,367) - (258) (7,625) (8,863)
Transfer between funds - - - - -
Netmovement infunds (7,367) - (258) (7,625) (8,863)
Reconciliation offunds
Total funds brought forward 336,976 50,000 1,817 388,793 397 656
Totalfundscarriedforward 329,609 §0,000 1,559 381,168 388,793

The above items of income and expenditure have been generated from continuing operations.

The notes on pages 8 - 12 form part of these financial statements

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, SCOTLAND, NAIRN BRANCH

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2025

Note 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
Property Improvements
Net Book Value per LastAccounts 15 349,444 359,722
Additions - -
Revaluation - -
349,444 359,722
Depreciation for Period (10,278) (10,278)
339,166 349,444
Office Equipment
Net Book Value per LastAccounts 3,625 4,265
Additions - -
3,625 4,265
Depreciation for Period (544) (640)
3,081 3,625
342,247 353,069
Current Assets
Wreaths in Stock 1,748 1,070
Other Debtors 12 -
Bank Current Account 37,461 34,907
39,221 35,977
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade Creditors - -
Other Creditors 16 200 153
Accrued Expenses 100 100
300 253
Net currentassets 38,921 35,724
NETASSETS 381,168 388,793
Funds ofthe charity 10
General Fund 13 36,609 35,097
Designated Fund 12 50,000 50,000
Restricted Fund 11 1,559 1,817
Revaluation Reserve 13 293,000 301,879
Totalcharityfunds 381,168 388,793

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of ireland (FRS 102).

These financial statements on pages 6 to 12 were approved by the committee on 25 January 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:

The notes on pages 8 - 12 form part of these financial statements

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, SCOTLAND, NAIRN BRANCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

Charity information

The Royal British Legion, Scotland, Nairn Branch is a charity registered in Scotland with OSCR. The registered office is The Royal British Legion, Scotland, Nairn Branch, Cawdor Street, Nairn, IV12 4QD.

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a) Accounting convention
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These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” ("FRS 102”), including the provisions of Section 1A relevant to Small Entities, Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006.

The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

b) Going concern At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least the next 12 months. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

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Cc) Income
Income represents monies received excluding value added tax from capitation fees,
rental income, donations and various collections.
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All income is included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income, receipt is probable and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

d) Expenditure All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis when a present legal or constructive obligation exists, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and the amount can be measured or estimated reliably. Expenditure has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.

6) Depreciation Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

All tangible fixed assets costing more than £100 are capitalised. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

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Property Improvements 2% on cost Office Equipment 15% reducing balance

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, SCOTLAND, NAIRN BRANCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

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f) Impairment of fixed assets At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

Cash and cash equivalents includes funds held in bank accounts which are readily accessible.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, are initially recognised at transaction price and are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest method. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

i) Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Committee in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Committee for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, SCOTLAND, NAIRN BRANCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

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k) Taxation

The Branch is treated for corporation tax purposes as being mutually trading and is not liable for UK Corporation Tax on its trading profits. The investment income generated by the Branch is subject to corporation tax but an exemption is currently in place to remove this charge if the level of investment income remains belowa certain level.

The trustees consider there to be no critical judgements or key sources of estimation uncertainty.

Income from donations and legacies totalled £22,591 (2024 - £17,379) of which £12,220 (2024 - £7,837) was general unrestricted and £10,371 (2024 - £9,542) was restricted.

4 INCOME FROM OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

The income from other trading activities totalled £4,884 (2024 - £4,995) and was general unrestricted in both financial periods.

5 EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS

Expenditure on raising funds was £2,870 (2024 - £3,142) and was general unrestricted in both financial periods.

6 EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTVITIES

Expenditure on charitable activities was £32,230 (2024 - £28,095) of which £21,601 (2024 - £18,249) was general unrestricted and £10,629 (2024 - £9,846) was restricted.

7 BRANCH COMMITTEE

No Committee member has received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the year. The charity has not incurred expenses on behalf of committee members during the year. 8 EMPLOYEES There were no employees during the current or prior financial year.

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2025 2024
£ £
Carrying amount of financial assets
Measured at amortised cost 29,221 25,977
Carrying amount of financial liabilities
Measured at amortised cost 300 253
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During the year total investment income of £3,312 (2024 - £3,312) was recognised in relation to financial assets measured at amortised cost.

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, SCOTLAND, NAIRN BRANCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

10 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

General Designated Restricted Total
Fund Funds Funds
£ £ £ £
Fund balances at 31 October 2025
are represented by:
Tangible fixed assets 300,688 40,000 1,559 342,247
Current assets 29,221 10,000 - 39,221
Creditors: amounts falling due within (300) - - (300)
one year
329,609 50,000 1,559 381,168

11 RESTRICTED FUNDS

Restricted funds comprise the following balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Opening Closing
balance as balance as
at 01 at 31
November October
2024 Income Expenditure Transfers 2025
£ £ £ £ £
Solarpanel fund 1,817 - (258) - 1,559
Haig fund - 10,371 (10,377) - -
1,817 10,371 (10,629) - 1,559

The solar panel fund represents funds received to purchase and install solar panels at the Branch property.

The Haig fund represents funds received in relation to the Remembrance Day Parade.

42 DESIGNATED FUNDS

The following designated funds have been set aside out of the general fund by the Committee for specific purposes:

purposes:
Opening Closing
balance as balance as
at 01 at 31
November October
2024 Income Expenditure Transfers 2025
£ £ £ £ £
Structural repair fund 50,000 - - - 50,000

The Structural repair fund represents funds set aside to cover major structural repairs to the Branch property.

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, SCOTLAND, NAIRN BRANCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

13 STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS ON UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

Revaluation
Reserve
General
Fund
£ £
Balance at
1 November2024
301,879 35,097
Deficit forthe Year - (7,367)
Revaluation Reserve Transfer (8,879) 8,879
Balanceat31October2025 293,000 36,609

The charity is controlled by the Branch Commitiee as trustees on behalf of the members.

The Branch property was revalued during the year ended 31 October 2022 at a figure of £370,000; giving rise to a revaluation reserve movement of £93,718. The Branch Committee are satisfied that the current carrying value of £339,166 is appropriate.

The depreciated net book value based on original cost at 31 October 2025 amounts to £45,287 (2024 - £46,783).

16 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS During the year the Branch received rent of £3,300 (2024 - £3,300) from Royal British Legion, Nairn Club, which shares common control through the Committee members.

Included within other creditors at the year end is a balance of £200 (2024 - £153) due to Royal British Legion, Nairn Club.

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