APPENDIX 1 oscr,- Period start dale Klanth Ycat 2Q22 Period end dale Monih Year 2Q23 Day 01 Day To 09 Office of the Scottish Charlty Regulator Reference and administration detalls Charity name Other names charity is known by Regislergd charity number Charlty's prlncipal address Damick Village Development Trust SC038740 Darnk Tower Tower Road Damick Melrose P05tcode TD6 9AX Narnes of the charity trustees on date of approval of Twstees, Annual Report Name of pernon (or body) entlil•d to appolnt trustee {If any) IXI (11 •nyl rbot for T*hol• y•ar Chair Treasurer Secretary 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
APPENDIX 1 Reference and administration details Name5 of all other charity trustees during the riod, If any, (for example, tIKse who reslgned part way through the financial period} Structure, governance and management Type ol govgming document DamTrck Village Development Trust Is a registered SCIO. aciing in accordance wrth rts Constrtution and ]Verned by OSCR, the Scottish charrts Regulator. Trustee recruitment and appoinlment Tru51ees are appointed by member5 of the Trust. normally at its Annual General Meebng. The Tfuslees also have authority lo cwpt rtew Truslee5 Objectives and activities Charitable purposes The Trust was estsblished to benefft the residents of Damick. through educatK)n. the advanment ol crtlzenship and (x)mmunity development The Trust also enCrageS the advarKernenl of the arts. heritsge. culture and scEnce and seeks lo Fwomole recreational facilrties for the benefit of the health of resmlents. The Trust kS to advan environmentsl pffj1ectn thin the village. Summary of the main activitles In relation to these objects Developing Sla1 wlrareness of assets available to village residents Providing funding fcK cDmfflunty organisations. SupFxwlirrfJ Ihe Mdrose Festival TOUT of Ceremonies at Oamick Tower. Promolion ol social. muSal and IheatrcAI entertainment for villagefs. Suptx)rting the village (x)mmunity gar(Jen. Raising luThts for tr aVe aCtmtr aThJ other charitsble causes.
APPENDIX 1 Achlevements and perforniance Summary of the main achievements of Deltvered a PfLYJramme of talks in village hall. the charty during the financlal period SupFthing the Home Harvesters group. Provision of the Chnslmas Tree and Iighling over the festive season. Maintaining social lldia channels and website. Distnbulion of Thvel(x)me packs- giving infornialn on Damick village lo new residents. SupFthing the Resi1nt Ccxmmunty group lo asst51 vulnerable residents. Flnanclal revlew Brlel statement ol the ¢harlty's policy on reserves Maintain sulfwnt funds io meel annual oulgoings and lo raise funds lo sustsin this policy. Detslls of any deficlt Donated fa¢llltles and services Ilf any)
APPENDIX 1 Other optional information Declaration Tha trust* d•clar• that thgy have approved the trust•es' report abov•. Slgned on behall of th• charity's trustee Slgnature{¥l Full nafflels I Posltlon16.g. Chairl Date Ik"i LS
APPENryX 2 Damick Village Development Trust Receipts and payments accounts USL Fovtho pwknl to S(ntlfih Ch£lTrtv RciiLilor 202J Section A Statement of reeei ts and ments UnrMtrKtqd AtrIctd lurtdA ndowm•tr)i lund orbdowm•r•l lunds [t lurbdB cuir•ni p•rfod Al Rff•l 620 Z82 Grants Is frIMn Gr055 li&J lncOn ¥StnrA& Obler than atvj buthj Rnty IT(m knl & t (Jll)¥s r93 frrynolhw A2 A•[Pl$ a In¥Mtm•rt A2 Sub total ralre¢0115 1.986 282 2.268 A3 P•ym•nt¥ rApw%fts ILY hJrthMry actré Gtoss paYmty Inve5lmTrnl colts p4bY13 to£hwth GTatts 15D Olh A3 Sub totsl 2,D93 1,515 3,679 n$1m¢nI mo**m•nt• Purchas ol ILx 1155ets FIKchAs8 d mvtslmnts A4 Sub lolal Tot•lp•ym•nts 2.0ty3 1.585 3.678 N•tro¢elpts /(yents} 107 A5 TranBhr4 tollfroml fvr¥l• ss/(dNEIIj ltyyo&r 10
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APPENThX 2 Damick Village Development Trust SC038740 Section C Notes to the Accounts C1 N¥ture and PLWPOS• of furKthb Imay be statedon an8lyNs ul nds L¥othsheets) Restr btwtrt ftsTrward ts JLth¥¢ekntrKatrfft It1 6271 rrotoIf2831 ¢2 Grants Tol 3a Tru5teo romun8r¥tknn 11 no remuneratw Oiifry ihp peTth tn any Crty Iru5tee nr8d loa truste CIOSS Ihis tx)x lolher4vtse cOmpre seclK)n Jbl C3b Tnotg9 r•munFratkn- d8tall$ C4a TrustW OXPAfrf4gS 11 exw59s ¥¥ pa anY chaTty thrrythe perL W efOSS Ihts box 10 5rt1th 4bl C4b Trusteo •xp•res-dotsll& vArI C5 TransaC1KK tr100$ and connBcted per5( C6 OlhTrr IrrfomRth)n DVDT Ixt•l a cr x a v FuThts rethved w¥J SSLVJ 05CR App2 FYE2023 xL%x i wie$
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APPENDIX 3 S(IllFh C111[V ReAuldi Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the DARNICK VII I.AGF DEVELOPVENT TRUST trusteeslm&mb•r5 of Reglstered charrty SC038740 numb On the accounts of the charty for the perlod Penod start dale knth per end date Ye 2022 IDnlh Year oi io to 09 2023 Set out on pages Respective The chanty's trustees are responsIb the preparation of the accounts in accordance responsibilitses of wrth the lerTrs of ihe Charitses and Tnjstee Invement {ScoUandl 25 Act and Ihe trustees and e¥arniner Chath"es Accounts Iscollandl RegulatK)ns 20 las amended). The chanty trustees consider that audft requirement of RegUlatn 10111 {dl of the AILounls Regulations does rN)l apply. 11 Is my resFM)bIlity to examine the accnts as required under section 44{1 I Icl of the Ad aThJ lo stale ther partlaT matters have wrne to my attention. Basls of independènt My examination is carried in accordan fjth Regulation 11 of Il 2Crf)6 A(xJ)unts examlnerfs statemenl RegulalN)ns. An examination indudes a rev¢ew ol the accounting records kept by the charity and a cijfflpafisL of the rKesented wrth those reCd$. 11 also indudes consideratKJn of any unusual rtems or disdosures in the acmunts and seeks eXplanatS from Ihe trustees CL)nceming any such rnatters The procedures undertake do not prowde all the eder that would t required in an audrt a1. consequendy. I do not express an audit opinK)n on the view given by the accwnls Independent examinerfs In the cwrse of my examinalK)n. rKI matter has come to my attentn lother than that statement dk)Sed on the attathed page'l whth gTves me reasonable Cause to belve that in any material respeGt the reqUIrents". lo keep accounting rec( in acUydan wrth sect 44111 {al ol 21X$5 Act and Regulatson 4 of the 2(K)6 Acuwnts Regulations. and lo prepare accounts which acmd wth the K(x)unkn"ry rerx)rds and o)mply with RegalK} 9 of the 2fTh A(xts Regal5 have nol been n1. or to which. in my opinion, attention sh(MJkJ be drawn in Lyder lo enable a proper Signed: Name: Relevant professlonal qualification{s) or body Ilf anyl-. Address.. "Please tho w¢yds In Ihe tWor¢ts ¢k) awy. 11 theTKxds th)4¥y. sét (Krt Inatws thch ha¥* your altentKxi Ihe pagt.
APPENDIX 3 Disclosure section Only complete rf the examiner needs lo hKjhIht material problems. Glve here brief details of any Items thal th• exarninor wishes to dlsclose
Darnick Village Development Trust (DVDT) Report for financial year September 2022-23 Contents DVDT'S role................................................................................................................................-...... Social....................................................................................... .............................................. Couthie NeighboufS.....................-................................................................................................ Hallowe'en in Darnick.. Queen's Jubilee.. Other social activities..............................................................................-..................................... Communications-... Sustainable................................................................ Home Harvesters-..........-.............................................................................................................. Enef8V.' Security............................................................................................................................................. Local Area Development Plan=...................................................................................................... Neighbourhood Watch- ............ ................................................................................................... THE FUTURE... Social....................................... Events.. Sustainable.. Gardens....... Ener8V'. P•yphone ki05k=......-........................................-...............-..................... Se¢uritv'. Community Artion Plan..........................................................-..................................................... THANK YOU....................................................................................................................................... pg I
DVDT'S role DVDT is he to support the community through activrties and projects providing for the soclal. sustsinable and secure future of Damick Social - as a focus for villagers to meet. relax and enjoy themselves Sustainable- looking al environrnental concems and projects which would benefit the village Securo - covenng the integrity of the village, e.g. as dislincl from Melrose, developments, preventing cold callers, the work of the Resilient Communrty Volunteers Officials". The DVDT office bearers for 2022 -23 were-. Chair Treasurer Conlatt details for DVDT are on the village websrte". htt .l/damickvilla Following is a sumfnary of DVDT aclwities dunng 2022- 23 financial year, covering the areas outlined in Ihe Vision. eor Social Couthio Noighbours evenings. started in January 2022, have conbnued to be popular. Thanks lo all the speakers who entertained and informed us. - Water Aid - Oct 22 Poetry readings- Nov 22 Bird life in Damick Jan 23 Damick's Home Harvesters- Feb 23 Trimonlium Ttust - March 23 Having started out as an opportunity for residents to share their achievemenls and interests il has now broadened out to cover topics of Interest from the wider community If there's a topic you'd like lo hear about. or you know someone in the village who's got an Interesting story to tell, then please let us know. Keep an eye on noticeboards and FabOOk for uoming talks Hallowe'en in Darnick: The children's guising event at Darnick Tower has now become a popular fixture in the Damick calendar. Many thanks lo Ihosp. who welr.nmed guisers lo their homes and lo who hosted the event.
Queen's Jubil•g: the commemorative bench for the Queen's Jubilee finally amved and was positioned In the play park in Abbotsford Terrace, alongside the commemorative outdoor library cabinet, which is registered with Little Free Library, an intemalional organisation promoting access to books The official 'opening' took place In April 2023, with children's author Bruna de Luca and poet Bridget Khursheed, both Darnick residents, being the first to populate the library cabinet with their work The cabinet has separate shelves for children's books and adutt books, so all the family can enjoy reading while al the park. Other social a¢tivitios' included a village wMJe collection for tinng postman John Tuddenham, and the purchase and erection of the village Chnstmas tree Communications: We let people know about our activrties via several communication channels, vthich we'd be happy for more help wth rf anyone has an interest.. Darnick website {http Ildarnickvillage.org.ukll. useful Info about the village, including history, contacts and regular bvhat's on activrties Facebook. we try to regularty post news and events, but it is reCOgned this channel could be improved if we had the resourtss Noliceboards DVDT l¢)oks after the two glass4oored noticeboards in Tower Road and Abbotsford Terrace Welcome packs for new residents" any new residents we know about recewe an information pack, letting them know about activities in the village and who to contact. If anyone has a new neighbour and woukj like a pa¢k for them. please contact DVDT. Sustainable Hom• Harv•8t•rs: Following a small tnal in 2022, the Damick Home Harvesters group was launched in February 2023 A group of 12 came together to help each other out. especially the people new to gardening. with Ideas. seeds. seedlings and general chat. Although It Is not a fomal DVDT group, the Trust supported the venture wrth Ihe delivery of free Compost, in partnership with Scottish Borders Council and Greener Melrose's 'Gardens for the Future. project. 11 Is hoF the Home Harveste[5 will continue In 2024 and residents are encouraged to join. Gardens for the Future Energy: In November 2022 DVDT hosted an online information session wrth Home Energy Scotland. "lrnproving Energy Efficiency Future Proofing Your Rural Borders Home" Residents were able to hear advice about the vanous oplions available to improve home energy, although Il Is recognised that the old tradrtional stone houses have unique challenges to fats. pg.3
Security Local Area Devolopm•nt Plan: like many residents and organisations DVDT raised COnM$ about proposed developments in the village which were in the Proposed Local Area Development Plan. This included houses being built at Damlee and the potential for the community woodland to be included in future plans. As a result of the objections received the Govemment Recorder reviewed the council's proposals and delernined that the Community Woodland should be officially designated green space and rejected the proposed housing at Damlee. Noighbourhood Watch: we no longer have a represenlalive for Neighbourhood Watch and would welcome a volunteer from the community to look after this scheme. THE FUTURE Social: Events: DVDT wants lo build on the regular social activities underway and develop new activilies for children, adults and families, working with othets in the village to make things happen There are Coulhie Neighbour talks planned until March, a new quiz night senes and an exciting evening on the books in April, on Thursday 25 when there will be a screening of an old silenl movie 'Piccadilly' accompanied by live musicians. Keep an eye on Facebook and noticeboards for all the infomiation. Sustainable: Gardens.. It is hoped the Damick Home Harvesters wll continue to grow (no pun intended) in size and success. with support from DVDT if needed, so residents can be encouraged to cultivate their own produ. There will be seeds available this Spring for those who want to have a go at growing their own harvest. Energy: Following the presentation by Home Energy Scotland, DVDT is still exploring solutions for improving energy efficiency in the traditional 51one houses. which do not lend themselves to the readily available solutions. It is hoped there will be some new opportunities to explore in the coming year. Payphone kiosk: the DVDT has applied to adopt the payphone kiosk when the phone is decommissioned. There are ideas on how to ulilise the box, but suggestions from residents would be welcome and people will be asked for their views before the final decision is made. pg.4
Security: Community Action Plan". the big item coming up for Damick in the coming year is the development of a Community Action Plan. Objeclions to Scottish Borders Council's Proposed Local Development Plan showed how strongly villagers fell aboLJt development proposals DVDT decided to use that energy to draw up a Community Action Plan lo present to the council, highlighting Ihe residents, own priorities for Ihe village and encourage the council to adopl ils recommendations when considering future development ideas. DVDT started the ball rolling in October 2023 with a village meeting to capture initial ideas The report from this meeting will be given lo Scottish Borders Council, for advice and guidance on the next step and also circulated to residents. For the Comrnunity Action Plan to succeed it is important that il is a shared venture between residents, not just DVDT, and a small working group needs to be set up. Look out for invitations to get involved if you are interested. pg.5
THANK YOU There's a fair amounl of acknwty taking place In the village Ihat DVDT is not reswnsible for bLrt would like to thank residents for the work they do for the nerrt of their neighbours. We don't always know who the wonderful people are out there doing valuable and appreciated work. but we do know they Include". for lookipg after the flower bed in the rnidd of the village. for the Rolling Hills Folk Club and the ongoing live sessions In the village ha51 for the monthly Tea & Chal, which is especially impjrtant dunng the winter w heii oeoDle find rt harder to gel Out. and the volunteers who conts.nue to manage the wonderful assel which IS the Community Woodland. Also, thanks to and her team fof her continued work in the Communtty garden. and the hall Iruslees wP= great CU51odians of the village hall. an asspt In thp community And I who produces the village enewsletter., who organises the 100 club which raises funds for the hall and DVDT, hall caretaker. who fepfesenls Damick's Inlerests on the communty Cotjnu'l Darnick Resilient Community Volunteers. a small band of people who step In when thefe's a need for help, and especially . Cowordinator. Compared to previous years {MeMber lockdown?} the group have had a quiet time, but it's reassuring lo know they arè Ihere when needed. . who has slepFed down as Coordinator for NeightMJurhocMJ Watch after many years of servi. and Angela Stomiont Chair. Darnick Village Development Twust January 202?.t Dg.6