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 rec￿dS 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

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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
Restr￿ted 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...

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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

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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