Carthannas Nis Reference and Administrative Information Charity Nam¢: Carthannas Nis Charity Address: Cross Skigersta Road Ness Isle of Lewis HS2 OSN Charity Registration No. SC0378?8 Correspondence Contact Addre&s: Cross Skn'gersta Road Ness Isle of Lewis HS? OSN Trustees: The following retired As A Trustee at the. AC.M I'he followin2 were elected as a Trustee at the AGM Independent Exarniner. Bankers: Royal Bank of Scotland 17 North Beach Street Siornoway Islc of Lcwis HSI 2XH
Carthannas Nis Structure Governance and Mana ement Governing Document Carthannas Nis has a constitution which governs the way the Charity is, run. The organisation is open to all persons aged eighteen and over residing in the Isle of Lewis who support the aims and objectives of the organisation. Once in each year an Annual General Meeting is, held for the purpose of receiving the annual report and accounts, electing members of the management committee, and appointing a suitable person as auditor. Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees The Management Committee consists of eight members. At the AGM one third of the members retire but are eligible for re-election. The Management Committee has the power to co-opt casual vacancies of up to two additional members who shall hold office until the subsequent AGM. Ob'ectives and Actlvities The objectives of the organisation are: To raise funds for the benefit of the Bethesda Hospice, Stornoway. 2. To raise funds for the work of Blythswood International, and 3. To raise funds for any cause which the trustees feel is deserving of their support. The main activity of the Charity is the Shop which is open five days per week. (Tuesday - Saturday). The opening hours are I l am - 4 pm. The Laundrette is open six days per iveek (Monday - Saturday). It is self".operating and the opening hours are 9am - 7pm {Mon-Sat). There is a manager who works l6.5 hours per week. All the others who assist in the shop work on a voluntary basis. The Charity Shop accepts donations of household goods (including bric-a-brac, fumiture, and small electrical goods), books and clothing. Items are, selected for sale in the shop and the rest are, sent to Blithswood in Evanton, Ross-shire. Volunteers do all this work.
Achievements and Performance In the pasl year 7.19 tonnes of textiles, bags and shoes have been, diverted, and sent to Blythswood. Evanton. The surplus books and cardboard have been, r¢cycl¢d through the Local Authority. Local households have been, assistcd with low-cost goods and furnishings. New familic5 ar¢ continuing to movc to th¢ c(Knmunity, and ihcy apprcciate thc facilities. Canhannas Nis was able to donate £27400 towards Bethesda Hospice and £10800 10 Blythswood during the past jear. The manager has increased the use of the intern¢t in selling larger items. Taking pictures at the home and placing them on our facebook page. due to the limited space in th¢ shop. Pictures of specialised items go on diffcrent site.s including eBay. Incnme generated from th¢ inlemet has increased again th is year. Donations wer¢ also, made to the following". - Wfimcn's Floiirish Cnnference £400 £500 Norih LL'li'iS War MLinorials LiOO £500 Blylhswood, Christmas Boxes Appea] £250 CF..N-nld FolL% Christiiias Dinner £250 £500 Financial Review The Charity's principal source of income is the Charity Shop and Laundrette. In the past year £1680.12 has been. received for recvcling tonnag¢. £4928.21 w'as. received from the Turbine Hydro Refund. The s'early expenditiire is, kepi, lo a bare minimum. therefore, the Charity can donate the above suins. No remuneration is, received b} any of the trustees. Reserves Polic Together with the curreni account there is an account with a balance of £9579.52 which is for any unexpected costs which may arise in the future. Donated Facililies and Services The Charity provides volunteering opportunities for approximately thirty people. These people fulfil posts which include sales &8si8lant, PAT te.%ling, shop maintenance and transport of recyclin(F and donated bags to Stornoivav.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report aboi'e. Signed on behalf of the charity'5 trustees.
Independent Examinerfs Report for Carthannas Nls (SC037828) This report is in respect of the accounts of Carthannas Nis forthe year ended 31 March 2025. Respectivo Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The charitys directors are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the tenns of the Charitias and Trust88 Investment (Scollandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts {Scotland) R8gulations 2006. The dir8Ctors consider that the audit requirernent of R8gulation 10(1) of the Accounts Ragulations 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 rnatters have rne to my attention. Basis of Independent Examinerfs Statement My examination was carried out in accordance wilh Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The examination included a revip.w of the accounting records kept by the charity gnij a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. The procedures followed 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 accounts. Independent Examinerfs Ststement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 1. vthich gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: To keep accounting recdS in accordance with Section 44(11 (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts RegulatlDns, and To prepare accounts whith accord with the accounting records and cornply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts RegulatlDns have not been met, or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enabS8 a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. l August 2025
Carthannas Nis SC037828 CARTHANNAS NIS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2023/24 Unrestri¢ted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Totsl Funds INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming Resources from Generated Funds Voluntary Income Activities for Generating Funds 69,940 10,900 80,840 55,904 Total Incoming Resources 69,940 10,900 80,840 55,904 RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of Generating Funds Costs of Generating Voluntary Income Charitable Activities Charitable Expenditure Depreciation Governance Costs 69,362 724 9,450 70,086 9,450 57,630 7,415 Total Resources Expended 69,362 10,174 79,536 65,045 NET INCOMINGI{OUTGOING) RESOURCES 578 726 1,304 (9, 141) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Funds Brought Forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 14,093 62.378 76,471 85,612 14.671 63,104 77,775 76,471
CarthS Ni5 SC037828 CARTHANNAS NIS BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2023/24 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Total Funds FIXED ASSETS Buildings Equipmenl an¢Y Frttings 51.014 12.090 51,014 12,090 56,454 5,924 63.104 63.104 62,378 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors.. amounts lalling due within one year Cash al 8ank 14.671 14,871 14,093 14,671 14,671 14,093 CREDITORS Amount3 falling due withNI one year NET CURRENT ASSETSIILIABIUTIES) 14.671 14,671 14,093 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT UABILITIES 14,671 63.104 77,775 76.471 NET ASSETS 14.671 63,104 77,775 76,471 FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restrted Funds 14,671 63,104 14.093 62.378 TOTAL FUNDS 77,775 76,471 Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf Date...
Carthannas Nis SC037828 Note 1 Financial Activities Incoming and Outgoing Resources General Fund Restricted Funds Building Other Total 2025 INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income: Grants:_ Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn Wind Turbine Electricity Refund Other Donations Other Income - Recycling Tonnage Other Income - Sales Other Income - Miscellaneous Other Income - Interest Activities for Generating Funds: Fundraising 5,000 5,900 5,000 5,900 4,928 975 1.680 61,873 350 134 4,928 975 1,680 61,873 350 134 Total incoming resources 69,940 10,900 80,840 RESOURCES EXPENDED Cost of generating voluntary income: Fundraising Expenses Charitable Expenditure: Equipment, Furniture & Fittings Insuran Lighting and Heating Water Charges Gas Repairs and Maintenance Salaries Administration Telephone Volunteers Tokens Miscellaneous Donations Depreciation 102 2,339 1,658 1,088 3,791 3,880 10,870 849 586 1,200 1,299 41,700 102 2,339 1,658 1.088 3,791 4,604 10,870 724 586 1,200 1,299 41,700 9.450 79.536 5,440 6,164 4,010 4,010 89,362 Governance costs Auditors remunerations Total resources expended 69,362 6,164 4,010 79,536 Net incomingl(outgoing) resources 578 (6,164) 6,890 1,304 Funds at 31 March 2024 Funds at 31 March 2025 14,093 14,671 56,454 50,290 5,924 12,814 76,471 77,775
Cathannas Nis SC037828 Note 2 Fixed Assets Equipment and Fittings Wind Turbine Buildings Total Cost As at 1 April 2024 Additions As at 31 March 2025 119,054 42,534 10.176 52,710 43,282 204,870 10,176 215,046 119.054 43,282 Depreciation As at 1 April 2024 Charge for Year As at 31 March 2025 62,600 5,440 68,Q40 36,610 4,010 40.620 43,282 142,492 9,450 151,942 43,282 Net Book Value As at 31 March 2024 As at 31 March 2025 56,454 51,014 5,924 12,090 62,378 63,104