EDEN (EAST DUNDEE ENVIRONMENT NETWORK) SCIO Trustees, Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 Scottish Charity Number SC029884
Docusign Envek)pe ID- 08107CF1-7FF445F4-A30D-2CFC1 CFAE035 Table of Contents Reference and Administrative details of the companyi Its Trustees and Advisers Independent Examinerfs Report ......................................................................................................... STATEMENT OF FINANCIALAcfiviTIES- INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ............................................. Balance sheet on 31st March 2025,..,..........................,....................................................................... Page2of9
DDcusign Envelope ID: 08107CF1-7FF445F4-A30D-2CFC1 CFAE035 Reference and Administrative details of the companyi Its Trustees and Advisers for the year ended 31 March 2025 Company registered number SC029884 Charity registered number SC029884 Registered office Douglas Community Centre, Balmoral Avenue, Dundee, DD4 8SD Independent examiners igure Four Accounting Limited, Office 2. Milton Business Centre, 10 Milton Street, Dundee, DD3 6QQ Company status Charity Bankers HBOS Page3of9
Docusign Envelope ID- 08107CF1-7FF445F4-A30D-2CFC1CFAE035 EDEN (East Dundee Envlronment Network) (SCIO) Trustees Report for the year ended 31st March 2025 Objertives The aims of the charity are for the public benefit, to advance, promote and encourage environmental improvement and protection in land around eastern Dundee; the advancement of arts, heritage, culture and science in green spaces through workshops, events, publicity and resource production; the advancement of citizenship and community development through programmes to connect people to local their green space and training and support local people to deliver their own projects; and the advancement of education about environmental cultural and heritage issues via programmes, trainin& publicity and resource delivery. Flnancial Positlon The charity took over the assets and liabilities of Broughty Ferry Environmental Project on a phased basis, completed on 2 February 2015. Since then. a number of grants were received and the charity is in a sound financial position to continue with its activities over the coming year. Activities During the year, we have undertaken a wide range of environmental and cultural activities with individual volunteers groups and organisations to support people's continued enjoyment of their local green space throughout the area around the Dighty Burn These have included: Holding a special celebration in July 2023 to commemorate our Project Worker who passed in August 2023. A large group of friends gathered to unveil a stunning mosaic dedicated to Ann on the banks of the Dighty, close to one of the Balunié Drive entrances of the burn. Running environmental educational activities, including mosaic creation. storytelling, bird box building and Christmas decoration making in sessions attended by over 100 young people and adults. In addition to a number of primary and high schools, new partners have Included Brooksbank Centre and Dundee and Angus College. Creating a wide range of pieces by the Mosaic Group. As well as the rn05aic for the group produced seasonally themed pieces for installation along the burn and a number of works based on original painted designs, each depicting a rnammal, bird or insect. These are to be installed by the Balunie Drive entrances replacing the original painted boards. Building and installing new wooden benches along the Burn each one with the name of a bird or mammal, which inhabit our burn environment. Composing poems on a range of themes focused on the natural world by the Ecopoets Group. Litter picking with volunteers and school groups particularly at sltes where discarded waste is very prevalent, such as along paths alongside the burn. Re-painting bridges, fences and repairing communal art features to extend their longevity. Undertaking conservation work, such as cutting backflora and weedin& to tidy up burn entrances and paths. Page4of 9
DUS19n Envelope ID= 08107CF1-7FF445F&kA30D-2CFC1 CFAE035 Future Developments Plans for the next year are to continue to develop and carry out environmental and cultural activities to involve volunteers and local residents in the areas around the burn. These activities will include the maintenance of existing projects. We will remain focused on promoting awareness of the green space and supporting access to it. Governan and Managernent The charity is administered by the trustees. New trustees are elected by members at the AGM and given appropriate information and documents. Membership is open to anyone sharing the aims of the charity Reserves Policy The trustees aim to carry several months, expenditure to allow for grant shortfall. They are satisfied with the current reserves of £33,228 {2023 - £51,264). Rlsk Management The Trustees have assessed the major risksto which the charity is exposed. in particular those relating to the operations and finances of the Trust and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate the Trust's exposure to those major risks. Investment Policy Funds are not held long term. so are kept in bank accounts. On behalf of the Trustees Page5of9
Docusign Envelope ID= 08107CF1-7FF445F4-A30D-2CFC1 CFAE035 EDEN (East Dundee Environment Network) (SCIO) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES Charity law requires the trustees 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 income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing tho* financial statements, the trustees are required to: 1. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently 2. Observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP 3. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent 4. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the f inancial statements 5. Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation 6. The trustees are responsible for k&ping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charity Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) The trustees 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. 5/29/2025 Page 6 of9
Docusign EnvelopÉ ID: 08107CF1-7FF445F4A30D-2CFC1CFAE035 EDEN (EAST DUNDEE ENVIRONMENT NEfwoRK) SCIO Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of EDEN (East Dundee Environment Network) I report on the accounts and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025 which are set out on the following pages. Respective responsibilities of directors and examiner The charity's directors are responslble for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the tems of the Charities and Trustee InvÈstment (Scotland) Act 2005 (the Act) a nd the Charities Accounts {Scotland) Regulations 2006 (the Accounts Regulations). The charities directors consider that the audit requirernent of Regulation 10(1} (a) to {c) 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 matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examinerfs statement My examination was carried out in accordan with regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts 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 financial statements and seeking explanations from you as Directors concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be requId in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given bythe accounts. Independent Examinerfs statement During my examlnation. no matter has come to my attention l. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respert 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 To prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and in other respetts comply with regulation 8 of the Accounts Regulations 2. have not been met, or 3. To which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Page7of9
Docusign Envelope ID- 08107CF1-7FF445F4-A30D-2CFC1 CFAE035 EDEN (East Dundee Environment Network) SCIO STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted 2025 Total Unrestricted 2024 Totsl Income From Charitable Activities Donations Charitable Activities Grants Received 392 7,500 Total 7.892 Expenditure On Charitable Activities Charitable Activities Independent Examination 17.786 250 22,908 288 Totsl 18,036 23,196 Net (E¥penditure)/lncome and net movement in funds -18,036 -15,304 Reconcllatlon of Funds Funds Brought Forward at IstApril 2024 Funds Carried Fonvard at 31st March 2025 51,264 33,228 66,568 51,264 Check: Page8of9
Doajsign Envel(pe ID= 08107CF1-7FF445FÈkA30D-2CFC1 CFAE035 EDEN (East Dundee Environment Network) SCIO BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS Bothy 740 740 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank 32.738 50.764 Total Current Assets 31738 50,764 LIABILITIES Creditors: Amounts Falling DueWithFn One Year 250 240 Net CurrentAssets 32,488 50,524 Total Assets 33,228 51.264 Funds Of Charity Unrestricted Funds 33,228 51,264 Total Funds 33,228 51,264 Check: Figure FOU r Accounti ng Li mi ted convenor. EDEN 5/27/2025 5/28/2025 PaEe9of9