Trustees Annual Report
for
Stirling Area Access Panel SCIO
for the period
to 31" July 2024
Stirling Sheriff Court
Scottish Charity No: SC039837

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Index
Page 3
Reference & Administrative Infomiation
Page 4
Structure Governan￿ & Management
Governing Document
Trustee Recruitment & Appointment
Objectives & Activities
Page5-6
Achievements & Performance
Access Surveys
Page8- 14
Consultations and Public Issues
Page 14- 16
Planning Issues
Previous Planning Issues of Note
Page 16- 17
Publicity & Marketing
Training & Development
Acknowledgements
Page 17
Future Plans
Page 18
Financial Review
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
Page 19- 20
Annual Accounts..
Receipts & Payments Account
Statement of Balances
Notes to the Accounts
Page 21
Independent Examiners Report

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Reference & Administrative Information
Charity Name:
Stiding Area AC￿$S Panel SCIO
Scottish Charity No..
SC039837
The Charitss Prlnclpal Address:
clo Council on Disability
Norman Ma¢Ew8n Centre
Upper Craigs Cameronian Street
Stirling
FK8 2DX
Website:
www.stirlingareaaGGesspanel.co.uk
Charities Trustees on date off approval including office held:
Names of other trusloes during the perlod:
Independènt Examlner:
Bankers:
Virgin Money
56 Murray PlaGe
Stirling
FK8 28X

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Structure Governance & Mana
ement
Governin
Document:
The Charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation {SCIO). It is governed by its
constitution which was adopted on 3rd April 2014. SAAP became a SCIO ISC039873) on the 5th
August 2013.
Trustee Recruitment & A
ointment:
At each AGM, all of the charity trustees electedlappointed shall retire from offi￿, but shall then be eligible
for re-election.
Trustees can be elected at any time during the period.
A charity truslee retiring at an AGM will be deemed to have been reaelected unless..
helshe advises the board prior to the conclusion of the AGM that helshe does not wish to be r
appointed as a charity trustee.. or
an election procèss was held at the AGM and helshe was not among those electedlre-elected
through that process., or
a resolution for the re-election of that charity trustee was put to the AGM and was nol ca￿led.
Ob"ectives & Activities
The Charitles Charitable Purpose..
As sel oul in the 'Constitution' and 'The Charities and Trustee Investmentslscotland) Act 2005, the
purposelsl of Stirling Area Access Panel SCIO are the following:_
The advancefnent of education
The advancement of citizenship or community development
The promotion of equality and diversity
Any other purpose Ihat may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the pre￿dIng purposes.
Surnmary of the main activities in relatlon to these obJoctiVè8:
The Panel's purposes are.. To promote equality and diversity by raising awareness of access inequalities
within the public, private and third sector. The advancement of education through the provision of
technical and practical guidance on accessibility and related issues to organisations, services and the
community. To advan￿ citizenship throLJgh participation in decision making in relation to policies and
legislation concerning access and equality.

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Achievement & Perforniance for 2023-24
We have had a mix of meetings this year, some online and others held in Forth Valley College.
The World has become a very unstable pla￿ with war in Ukraine and the Middle East. As a
consequence, cost for food, energy and transport is damaging living standards for most people.
Similarly, councils and other organisations are having to cul spend, although there seems to be no
shortage of funding for Active Travel. but nol for Changing Places Toilets.
Our prO￿sS of work is mostly carried out by email as health issues and age is catching-up for some
members. Making change to the built environment is not easy, it can take a long time, but the
hardest aspect is changing mindsets to Gonsider the barriers constantly faced by people with
disabilities.
We have achieved some small changes through the year, much of it in influencing organisations to
think of being inclusive. The following are our key environmental issues..
Seeing the correct signage returned to accessible toilels at Forth Valley College after a lengthy
penod and with the valuable intervention of an MSP.
Receiving confirmation from the Scottish Prison Services that they will be conducting an Ac￿sS
Audit of the new women's prison at Cornton.
The construction of the Roderic Dhu Watch Tower and path, is in modem lime5, an unfortunate
example of disuimination towards disabled people. Again, without asking for help from an MSP. a
video feed lo the pier would not have happened. This was SAAP'S suggèstion of a minimum
reasonable adjustment,.
Advising the consuttant's of the Gargunnock to Stiding Active Travel proposed path, that crossing the
A811 twice, was entirely the wrong decision, particularly for school age children and young
teenagers.
His invitation to meet with the Council Leader Chris Kane {MP), was an opportunily to advise him of
the primary issues which face disabled people, and of how we hoped he could help.
Providing detailed advice to a Park Ranger about mobilrty devices which tsrry wheelchair users and
path widths. signage and seating for all users of the park.
Conveying to Audit Scotland that Active Travel projects which SAAP had con$ulted on, were
disappointing with Suslrans and their consurtants, by not following process. most with protracted
periods of development.
We advised in detail on the Rowardennan Masterplan where the loilel building in particular. was
lacking application on disabilities. Our comments were passed to the ¢onsullants developing the
project.
Importantly. we advised Scottish Water of Ihe risks posed with installing a tOP-UP-tap loGated on
walking area outside Dunblane Train Station.
As can be seen in this Report, the diversity of our work is extensive and can sometimes involve multiple
organisations who all fail to recognise Equality Legislation in the way that they should, and are thus
technically breaking the law. At the risk of repealing ourselves, there is a pattern to the advi￿ that our
Panel give over the year. They are the same inclusive design problems that we see - accessible parking
markings. incorrèetly d89i9n•d toil&tÈ, 2 lack of signa80. and 80 on.
11 has been a disappointing year with Changing Places Toilets ICPT'si a8 we have been waitin9 more
than three years for the Scottish Government to release £1 OM lo fund new CPT'S in Scolland, which was
promised in 2021. There are many groups just waiting to install these badly needed facilities which could
do so much for people with complex needs. It is apparent with funding so light, that the Scottish
Govemment has no intention of releasing this money, leaving groups to find their own funds.

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Achievement & Performance cont'd
Funding is al a Griti&91 level, particularly for councils as they make swinging cuts to a range of duties. yet
we continue lo see large capital funding spent on Active Travel. Our Panel think that il is wrong to spend
public money on very expensive streetscape for cyclists in the assumption that cycling will achieve
benefits lo health and reduce Co2 emissions. Unfortunately for many people, they cannot use bikes for a
number of reasons, and our Scottish weather does not make easy travel, particularly in rural settings. We
do think that there 1$ a place for Active Travel, but public funding is meant to benefit the public. and not a
minority in this case.
Access Surve
There were no surveys completed in the last 12 months.
Consultations & Public Issuos
Forthsidè Way Masterplan
SAAP has had two positive meeting wrth the Council over the year and some clarification on detail which
was not too obvious. for example in Active Travel routes and the reduction of the car park outside the Vue
Cinema. This is a Gomplex project which also includes new shops. new housing, leisure areas, restricted
access routes and very challenging traffic flows into and out of Riverside. Travel for the whole area is by
walking and cycling which will be challenging for people with disabililies, the elderly and young families.
Further meetings are expected as details are firmed-up by the council.
Forth Valley College Signage
We can report that signage on all the accessible toilets has finally been ¢hanged back al our request, to
the original, correct signage, after protracted discussions ending with an MSP visiting the college and
meeting Wlth the principal.
Millhall Pedestrian Rail Bridge
We have sent numerous emails to ScotRail without effect. Perhaps ScotRail are not responding due to
the issues that we raised over the non
inclusive Stirling Station new developments. It was agreed to
bank the accessibility issue with the bridge problem at the moment.
Greenspace at Stirling Community Hospltal
SAAP were pleased to participate in detail over two years with this projed, which is now completed.
Although there were cost cutbacks, for example the trail in the wood between the hospital car park and
Burghmuir Road has been removed, the Gurrent revised path will include a Green Gym, sensory area
accessible growing area, Music Spot and extensive sealing. When SAAP toured the opening in June '24,
the end result was very pleasing and these outdoor fealures l activities will benefit many different groups
of users.
Stirling Rurallty Network Meeting
We have participaled in a number of meetings and requested answers from the author of the Strategic
Commissioning Plan relating to local Health Plans. It is difficult to know what change, or feedback value,
achieved in an environment of continuous change, due to challenging condrtions within the NHS.
Tyndrum CPT
Jeremy Balfour MSP raised the CPT question in the Scottish Parliament in late '23, asking when the
fundin9 would be released for this and for a CPT in Mu?selburgh. The Fir3t Minister replied that they were
still considering criteria and thal all Government funding was currently under strict scrutiny.
This is a farcical sttuation as the Westminster Government has already spent £30m on 600 CPT'S in
England in the same time.
Our Panel has also sent advi￿ on the layout to the Tyndrum Infomation Group ITIG) as it has
entran￿$ and th￿e access routes. This infomiation was passed to their Oban architects.
Meantime, TIG will be looking at funding options elsewhere.

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Consultations and Public Issues cont'd
Cross Party Group on CPT'S
In September 23, Disability Equality Scolland gave a presentation on the work of Access Panels lo the
Group. The delay in funding new CPT'S was also discussed, and mem￿r$ were encouraged to sign the
current petition for the release of funding.
The CE of Pamis answered the recent criticism they had received for not supporting Tyndrum, s CPT and
its lack of Govemment funding, by explaining that it is in Pamis's constitution that they cannot support
individual CPT'S. Undersized CPT'S which have been approved were also noted, even although Building
Regulations state a minimum size.
At the January '24 meeling, SAAP asked for an architect to join the group as there is an unreality by
members towards the cost of a typiGal CPT. Gov8mment funding has still not been released.
CTOSS Party Group on Disability
The meeting on 7 Feb. '24 was chaired by Jeremy Balfour MSP and there was discussion on future
proofing of homes, Broadband in the wider environment, the completion and comment of the A¢￿$S
Panel Report, and our Chair raised the issue of the Roderick Dhu Tower. The summer meetings for
CPT'S and Disability didn't take place due lo election activity.
Case Handllng for Cornton Prlson
We have been advised by the D1￿Clor of Estsles for prisons that there will be a meeting with SA4P in the
future to discuss only the visitor area a¢￿sS points which SAAP raised and as we advised, a consultant
will be contacted to look at an Access Audit for the prison.
TT2 Cycle Routè from Aberfoyle to Stirling
The council finally completed a circa 300m long path on ground where the Blairdrummond Smiddy Farm
Shop is located The £80K spend will make it safer for cyclists coming from Kirk Lane by avoiding the
busy and dangerous A84 junction.
Cambuskenneth Foot Bridge
We wrote last year that the this bridge width of 1.7m is nol suitable for pedestrians and cyclists, with the
inappropriate signage used, the Chair wrote to the council asking for a meeting. This segmenl is part of
the cycle route NCN 76 {BerwiGk lo Kirkcaldy) and the bridge doesn't meet minimum advisory cycle
standards of 2m widlh. An EqlA for this route has never been produced and at the meeting with the
council, they say that there is a conflict of interest between the Land Reform Act {right to responsibly
roam) and the Equality Act-, which has precedent? Our thoughts are that the legal position and an EqlA
should be in place before il was made part of NCN76, but until there is an opportunity to explore the
legality of this bridge, we have to close this query. The co￿eCt solution would be a new. 4m wide bridge,
but that will not happen.
Killearn to Balfron Active Travel, Nèw Footpath
There has been little change to a viable path route over ts¥o years due to land ownership issues, but
funding status is progressing with Sustrans.
Old Killearn Hospital to Killearn New Path
We mentioned last year that this Active Travel project from the old hospital site to the main street in
Killearn is in progress. The potential route will be inclusive and not be any steeper than 1.20 with 3 width
of 3m. We advised that a 4m wide path is belter for a mixed-use two-way path per Cycling by Design and
there should be sealing in the new Section every 50m per Inclusive Mobility. One concerning aspect of
the tréo potential routes is Ihat neither landowner is making il easy to discuss, one being non-conlactable.
There is a 'Places for Everyone, element with the existing streets in Killearn requiring future Ghange, and
funding is by Sustrans. There has been no published progress on a route yet.

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Further, Sustrans will not be managing funding after 2025 as Transport Scotland will be taking on this
responsibility.
Roderick Dhu Watch Tower, Loch Katrine
This is anolher 'carry-over' from last year. We had firstly received an email from the architects Suggèsting
our advice could be taken as 'libelous" and that we had upset the team behind the developmenl. In our
response we stressed the lack of an EqlA, the lack of an 'Outdoor Accessibility Guidance, Standard for
the design, as these documenls are used to be 'helpful' in any project design. We re￿iVed a more
positive response to Ihis email. However, we wrote to Evelyn Tweed MSP, the CEO of LL&TNP, and
Stirling Building Controls Management, saying that this project should be paused but we never received
any response.
In summary, the path design to the Tower is discriminatory and we asked for a video feed to the car park.
Three Ofganisations were involved, the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park (Planning), Stirling
Council {Building Controls) and Visit Scotland (Funding). SAAP wrote to all of these organisalions
pointing out the issues, no responses were forthcoming. We asked rf the Scottish Parliament's Cross
Paty Group on Disability would support the cause and they did. The Chair, Jeremy Balfour MSP, wrote to
all three organisations raising SAAP'S conr2rns and received a reply from all of thèm. SAAP was
delighted lo learn that the CEO of Slirling Council now confimed thal there would be a video feed from
the Tower to the Pier which The Sir Walter Scott is berthed. This was the 'reasonable adjuslment, which
we advocated, and which the original scheme should have contained as a minimum.
Lifts at Forthsidè Railway Bridgè (Squinty Bridge)
It is very problematic when the liftls are not working for wheelchair users and Ihe elderly, as there 15 such
a long detour for an altemative way lo the other side of the bridge. A member convinced council staff that
signs should be deployed at both ends of the bridge to help when nol working, by also having signage al
the bus and railway stations, to let potenlial bridge users know if any lift was out of order, but a few
months have passed, wrth lift breakdowns, and no signs have appeared yet.
Car Parking Payment Query
A member raised the issue that Stirling Car Parks did not have the facility for paying by cash. A trustee
hecked various Gar park around the city cEntre, including Maxwell Place, the Com Exchange,
Dumbarton Road, and Port St, and found that the meter unit5 took both cash and phone payments. The
Travelodge car park on Goosecroft Road is a private car park.
Disability Equality Scotland (DES) Celebratlon and AGM -The Barracks
Two trustees attended. and found it worthwhile as they met fellow Access Panel members, and were able
to network with DES directors and staff. They also raised several important Goncems with the Minister for
Equalities, who attended the day briefly.
Jeremy Balfour MSP Survey for Panèls and Final Report
The chair circulated JB'S Report and briefly commented aboLrt SAAP'S furth6r input to the Report which
focussed on Public Transport and Healthcare shortcomings. We added Active Travel issues, Sustrans
lack of accountability, Net Zero and a reduced choice for Iravel, fewer bus services, flawed EqlA's, lack of
transparency with Building Controls, and thal Planning authorities should recognise the Equality Act. We
don't know if any points were taken up.
Former Cornton Prison Visitor Centr
We had a phone discussion with the CEO of Plus who was interested in taking over this building and
adding a CPT to it, ensuring accessible toilets and also that parking was good. We discussed access
issues and costs which could be high in this case. It was left with an open invitation for Plus to come back
to SA4P for advice which they may need for a permanent future developmenl of their own.

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Consultations and Public Issues cont'd
Taxlcard Payments
A member had raised the issue that people in Clacks could no longer obtain a discounted Taxicard
locally, but would have to obtain it in future from the Bus Station in Stiding. This is a cost cutting measure
whi¢h SAAP has little chance of influencing.
Gargunno¢k to Stirling Cycle Route Consultatlon 13th SepL '23
SAAP was invited to a Teams discussion with tAYo consultant's from Sweco AB and two residents from
Gargunnock. Surprisingly. the roule crossed and ran parallel to the North side of the A811, and was only
2.5m from the road. The route also went through Cambusbarron and on to Stirling City. We made 5 points
of concern,. the residents loo were unimpressed with Ihis illogical proposal,. there was no agreement with
landowners either. The meeting finished with the corssullants saying thal they had recorded the
comments and would take them into account during the route development. There have been no further
meetings.
Industrial Premises in Cowie
SAAP was contacted by Buildings Control in September relating to a small employee facility wrth showers
and changing facilities. We made 6 points of con￿rn. the only entrance was not suitable for wheelchairs,
there were no female toilets, no canteen and the changing rooms had no seats or benches. The
accessible toilet with shower did not meet British Standards. Overall, it was an example of extreme cost
cutting. Our comments were a¢knowledged.
Guide Dogs-Tralning Offer
Guide Dogs had wrrtten to A￿$S Panels offering iraining courses for those with sight loss - The Chair
fomarded information on to appropriate individuals.
Kazuba Kiosk Dry Toilet System
We were approached in September by an architect representing 'Greenroutes' in the wa51ed garden of
Gargunnock House. They wished to install a French designed, outdoor dry toilet system kiosk which the
manufacturer claimed to be 'accessible'. SNAP rejected this design as it was unregulated and didn't meet
10 a¢￿$S points. for example there were no handrails to support a wheelchair user. The architecl later
responded by saying that they had no Ghoice but to go ahead with this design as there was no other. We
did point out that the toilet could be made accessible. bLrt this was also ignored due to lime constraints.
Accesslble Rural Polllng Stations
In September, Slirling Council asked SAAP to commenl on 7 moslly rural Polling Stalions. We replied by
saying that it was not something that we could undertake, but we made comments for Balfron, the
McLintock Hall, which has some serious aC￿sS issues and Edmonslone Hall in Strathblane which was
good. The council officer stated that any negative points would be investigated.
Alyn Smith's MP Stirling City Survey-
It was agreed that all members should respond individually lo our MP'S suNey, and we encourage
everyone lo do so.
Sustrans Communlty Engagement- Places for Everyone
members attended this online event in November 8nd rgisod quostiong rolating to 2•n•ory and
neurodivergent issues.
Aberfoyle CPT Floor Corrnctlon System
We were advised by the council in October that as the floor had not been laid properly, the Contractor was
correcting it and the loilet would be out of commission for a week. We advised that there should be a sign
pointing out the location of the closesl CPT {8lair Drummond), which was acknowledged.

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Consultations and Public Issues cont'd
Edinburgh Alrport CPT Signage
A member of a local focus group sent photos of the signage of the CPT in Edinburgh Airport which they
thought were effective. We wrote back that Ihe intercom Sy*em was difficult for foreign users and there
were 7 signs in the immediate door area, none for sight loss, some wrth the wrong information and all of
this just creating clutter and confusion. Overall. a poor example. We didn'l gel any further
acknowledgement from the focus group
'The Bank Dunblane,
In September, SAAP was contacted by a project manager for the above vacant bank. There is a plan to
turn this building into a cafélbarldeli & music & cinema venue. On the proposal there is an external ramp
into the venue. bul we found that il didn't comply with Standards. A150, the accessible toilet didn't meet
th8 overall size required and there was no baby changing facilty There was an intérnal ramp with similar
issues to the external one. Overall, for a project which aims to be a¢cessible and inclusive, it fell very
short of whal il hoped to achieve. The overall internal and extemal design of the building and garden was
later changed, but there were still a couple of access issues. Planning later gave it approval with
onditions.
Buchlyvle Path
A manager from Stiding Council was seeking to help the local community by providing an offroad path
from the village hall lo the local surgery and contacted SAAP in Octoter. The incline of the bank was
steep and it couldn't be described as a palh, but a 1.20 ramp with extensive and lenglhy Z sections was
the only option. Overall, we advised thal it would be a difficult and pricy project which would require a civil
engineering or landscape architect lo assess.
Local Development Plan Consultation". Transport
SAAP submitted additional points about the limilation of njral bus services, the inequalities of Active
Travel for disabled people and the limrtations of DRT. Overall, there is nothing new in these points, other
than good transport links must be made available to new housing being constructed wrth Place Making
also a prerequisite.
Moray Park Peninsular Toll8( Doune
The architect responsible for this proposed communty building contacted SAAP as Building Controls
were nol happy with the baby changing bench which had been added. Over years ago we had
advised the architect specifically on this point. As a peninsular toilet is larger Ihan a corner a¢cossible
toilet with baby changing, we were happy lo support thi5 arrangement to the architect and Building
Controls.
Stlrllng Sherlff Court WithoutAccesslble Parking
With this itern there is considerable history going back a number of years for the Panel, regarding lack of
accessible parking. Re￿ntlY we were asked by Alexander Stewart MSP if there were any issues in
Stirlingshire whi¢h he could help with, so we included the Sheriff Court. Briefly, although SAAP had been
promised an accessible bay In May '22, It wa5 never actioned. The Scottish Court and Tribunal Servi￿,
{SCTSI who look after Court properties, is n¢)w of the view that an accessible bay is not required and Ihe
parking in front of the court is on private ground. SAAP have pro
history with the legislative
reasons. 8.g.. the Equality Act, for an accessible parking bay, I
and he has taken up the
issue wtth the SCTS We awart their response.
Meeting with Council Loader Councillor ChriB Kane
In April '24 and usin9 TEAMS, SAAP discussed the issues currently of concem to the Panel which
discriminate and cre?le 3bsoliite b?ryiers for disabled people. The Roderick Dhu Watch Tower is an
example whic
upported strongly as council leader.. there are many other cases
wrthin Plannin
he disabled user or environment for all. We advised that the Council
has their responsibility of Ihe Public Sector Equality Duty which covers all aspects of their work.
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is keen to build stronger working ties with SAAP.
Pavllion Cave. Klngs Park
SAAP were contacted by the owner about operating for special events. We advised that they contact
Buildin9 Controls as the matter was nol atM)Ut access in this instance.
Draft Guidance on inclusive design for town centres and busy streets"
The Chair advised everybody to read this document which has been produced by Transport Scotland and
it informs on statutory duties like completing an EqlA on projects, as well as responsitJ'lities wlthin the
Equality Act, etc.
BSL Event 281h February at Stirling Council
We hope that some members attended this evènt on 281h Feb. al Viewforth.
Outdoor Access at Mulravon81de Country Part(
We received a question from a Park Ranger about accessible vehicles (potentially bikes) lo lake
wheelchair users around the park. We suggested talking to l¢xal organisations to get their opinion
and knowledge on laking wheelchair users on bike rides. We also gave advice on path widths, Grossfall.
sealing and wayfinding for Dèmentia users.
Bridge of Allan Accessible Parking
We received an email from a concerned lady relating to the removal of residential spaces. Looking into
this issue, it is entirely normal for the Roads Oept to remove residential spaces which are no longer
required by cu￿ent residentls.
Bellfield Centre Accessible Tollet Near Meeting Room
We highlighted to management that the baby changing table stopped wheelchair users from being able to
manoeuvre wrthin the toilet. Also highlighted was the entrance door which opened inwards and Standards
don't recommend this. However. although the baby changing table was immediately removed, the door
remains in this orientation as il has release fasleners on the hinge side which makes it possible to remove
the door from the outside- but that would not happen quickly.
Local Devèlopment Plan Input
The Chair slated that SAAP had submitted an email to the council in October '23 covering..
Transport - Public Transport's unreliability., requesting more accessible taxis from 20% to 300A'. proper
consurtation and belter outdoor guidance with Active Travel projects, including 50/0 parking for larger
aGcessiblel¢argo bikes.
Housing Student residences should have 5% of wheelchair accessible rooms. Adapted homes should
comply with BS9266 Design of ac￿ssible and adaptable general needs housing.
Standards- Use of BS9266 vs the older version from the laté 90's of Housing for varying needs,. which
is gr088ly out-dated. and limiting 'De3igning Streets, as it isn't inclusive.
Cornrnercial Premises
Closing the loophole of designed features like. undersize toilets which can be
carried over to the new project.
Equality Act - To be enforced by Planning and supporting the recommendation of EqlA's to Applicants.
The council do not respond to submission5.
Councll Grant Funding
In the firsl quarter of '24, we were told that our annual funding will be stopped due to a severe shortage of
Council funds. We are one of five charilies affected. However. the noti￿ penod provides that there will be
a payment of £750 awarded lo us for the first quarter of this financial year.
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Treasurer Posltlon
As of March '24, a trustee has kindly offered to take on the role of Treasurer which members present
approved. Further, it was agreed to move some funding to our Savings A¢¢ount to benefit from higher
interest.
Constltutlon Updats
The changes to the Constitution with the addition of two clauses relating to the GDPR and the refreshing
of our Privacy Policy. was unanimously passed by members in July '24. The revised Constitution will now
be submitted to OSCR by the Chair.
Blue Space
SAAP members were asked to comment on a suNey by Scottish Water on what makes waterfronts (Blue
Space) attractive lo disabled visitors. SAAP submitted details for the basic needs of: accessible toilets,
accessible parking, cafes and a flat and level frontage We haven't seen any results.
Audlt Scotland
SAAP were contacted by Audit Scotland to convey our experience with Active Travel Projects, Sustrans.
consultants and the council. We commented that there had been difficutt consultation with all of them,
particularly wtth Sustrans since 2014. Much money seems to be wasted over lengthy period5 With
consullants, and the ¢oun¢il didn't ¢onsult correctly with their Walk, cyc￿, Live projects as EqlA's were
not completed.
Consultatlon for Alcohol Llcenslng Pollcy
This was an excellent document issued by th8 council and aimed at the responsible behaviour of
licensees. SAAP provided some comments about disabilrty and medication.
Publlc Query- Front Door Acce
A Raploch lady asked SAAP for information about making her front door more accessible. We responded
by advising to contact Social Setvices and asked for dètails of the specific issues, There was no response
forthcoming.
Forthbank Stadium Accessibility Audit Request
We had completed access reports there on two previous occasions. The second time we noted that none
of our previous recommendations had been actioned. A5 it is likely that our second report would not have
been acted on either. we advised the organisalion to contact the National Register of Access Consultants
as their Report could not be so easily ignored.
McGill's buses and mobility scooters
We were infomied by a scooter user that McGill's buses do not take mobilty scooters on their buses due
to their size and tho fir8 risk of carying Iflhium batteries. Mobility scooters are the most common mobility
device for disabled users. There are three ¢la$se6 of scooters, Class 1 is the lightest and Clas$ 3 is the
largest.
We had wntten to Evelyn Tweed MSP and she had written to the CEO of M¢Gills who responded that
they complied with the Equalily Act and there was no Standard for scooters.
SAAP discussed the disappointing letter from McGill's CEO. and wrote lo
Minister for
Equalities on this. Two of our truste¢s had mot ￿and her alaff at tlie I riEiil DE
Conference,
and h8d raised the issue with her, questioning what the Scottish Government intend to do for the many
people with disabilities who are users of a mobility scooter, who are now refused bus travel. It was agreed
Ihal we would let DES make an entry about discrimination against mobility scooter users on the Access
Panel Ne￿Ork Nevts, as we know Ihis is a national issue affecting other areas of Scolland, as well as
Stirtingshire.
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Consultations and Public Issues cont'd
We asked the Scottish Govemment Ministerial offi￿ ISG) to act on the issue. and they replied by
referring SAAP to a voluntary standard that some bus companies in England use. called "CPT Code for
the use and acceptance of Mobility Scooters on low floor Buses. This Code is only for Class 2 Scooters,
which seem lo be the most popular disabilrty devi￿ for mobilrty users.
The SG advised SMP to contact the English authority for Public Selvice Vehicle Accessibilty
Regulalions 2000 {PSVAR). as we thought the Code to be too complex. Within the Code, Scocter users
require a "permit for travel. which involves assessment of on-bus training, covering the use of the bus
ramp and manoeuvring into the designated spa￿. The Scooter user will not be carried if they pose
danger to passengers. and the Scooter musl be kept in 'good working orderf, unmodified. etc. This is not
an easily workable Code for disabled users and it puts SignifKanl responsibility on the driver too. Cfverall,
we don't see MGGills ac￿ptIng this Code.
We also wrote lo the Mobility and A¢￿$S Committ88 for Scotland IMACS) but didn't reoive a ￿spOnSe
to what is obviously a complex problem.
We assume that Transport Scotland are aware of this problem and as promoters of inctusion in public
transport. it should be them who develop a more pragmatic Code véhich addresses the needs of scooter
users who musl use public transport. with bus companies in Scotland.
Inter8ectional Stlgma of Plac•-ba8ed Agelng IISPA)
A presentation on this 5 year project was given by
from Stirling University.. she
explained that Slirting Uni, in partnership with three other universi
ies, an
two housing organisations are
looking for disabled people who are over 45, to say what they like and dislike about where they live.. what
affects life in and around the home.
Stigma is part of the research too, and how lo tackle il Stigma is when someone is treated unfairly
because of whal other people believe about them. Stigma can affect older disabled people getting around
their homes and neighbourhoods. There will te neighbourhood mapping, and volunteer researchers will
keep a reflective diary which will record the likes and dislikes about where one lives (the neighbourhood -
own garden, community park, how one travels. etc.>,' what makes lrfe easier or more difficult.
All travel Gosts and other expenses will be covered, and information technology devices can be provided,
which the recipient may keep.
For more information, please contact
Parking at the Engine Shed
A trustee pointed out that at the three accessible on-road parking bays on Forthside Way for the Engine
Shed, the lines are worn away as it is constantly being used by car users either travelling by train or as
pick-up point for passengers. Although highlighted al the beginning of 2024, the lines still haven't been
freshened. It will ba folloV￿d-up.
Stirting Vennels and Lane
During May .24, we had a Teams meeting with a consultant from Ironside-Farrar and a member from
Stirling Council. One of the Trustees is familiar with these locations and has advised on the use of
signage, photos. lighting. etc. However, some of the areas are in private ownership, acGess (and budget}
is very limited due to steps, gradients, location of bins, debris, and the narrow nature of these historical
routes, although some of the vennels are used by schoolchildren. There is also an issue with anti-social
behaviour, which the conservation renewal scheme acknowledges. There have been no further Meetings.
oe3 Gonlerence. zath Jun• .24
A member attended online and it was very worthwhile lo 18am of the èxperiences of diverse Access
Panels throughout Scolland. Many Panels mentioned reduction in, or vrithdrawal of, funding from local
authorities. There wore various presentations, e.g. the Braille petition, disability hate crime.
Rowardennan Masterplan
This is a project led by the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park (LLTNP) to improve Rowardennan
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Con3ultations and Public Is8u•s cont'd
for visitors, while making travel to there, predominately by sustainable means. Car parking will be redU￿d
and travel by water, bus, and cycling will be encouraged. SAAP participated in the online consultation and
submitted many points covering.. signage, path widths, issues with the visitors ￿ntre and particularly the
accessible toilet which had a door which opened inwards and a boot washing facility right next to this
toilet entrance. We also made the point that an EqlA was an essential requirement as for example,
wheelchair users are unlikely to use water transport due to piers not being adapted. Our input was
acknowledged by the LLTNP architect, and it was stated that our advice would be given lo the
onsultants who are developing the proje¢t.
Plannin
Issues
221008001FUL - DemolStlon of workshop and construction of new shop, with relocated filllng
station with new access and parking including electric charging in Balfron
This August '23 Application is a resubmission of an approved Application where significant external
changes lo the immediate area have been made. The aC￿$S$bIe parking bays were incorrectly marked
and we look the opportunity to comment about an undersized toilet, addition of a hearing loop at the
counter and manifestations al the entrance door. We were also Con￿rned about how confusing the traffic
rouling to this new layout was with a new exit and a pedestnan crossing. We objected to this Application
but it was approved in April 2024.
PAN-2023-006Erection of 30 holiday chalets by Gartmore
A Proposal of Application Notice {PANI was submitted by a developer to the Council in August '23. It is
not a Planning Application but a notice to the Council advising on how the developer intends to engage
with the community about their proposal.
We objected lo this proposal as there were no ac￿SSIble chalets and recommended that 3 have
elements of accessibility, a dog spending area, etc. The architect contacted SAAP and stated Ihat our
comments would be passed to the developer. No further developmènt is known.
231004631FUL - Construction of new two storey 20 No. bed luxury carè home at Randolphhill,
Dunblane
SMP objected to this extension in September. Wrthin the "Supplementary Guidance" many design
references are quoted but a significant onè is missing, namely "Care Homes for Adults - The Design
Guide" by the Care Inspectorate which takes into account fadors like Coronavirus control, fire and food
safety and aims to provide high quality care through design.
There were a further 16 points of con￿rn which we noted, including no fire refuges or a service lift. There
was no acknowledgement, and the application was later withdrawn.
241004421FUL was later submitted, which we also objected to, based on a different building construction
method, but the internal layout was unchanged, allhough the immediate forecourt area was different. We
objected again as all the Previous issues still existed. particularly with accessible toilets and bathrooms
which had doors which opened inwards, the 'quiet space, was not so, there was only one lift when there
should also be a service lift, no drop-off outside, etc. It is awailing a decision.
231005401FUL- New Pavement Café, Crossed Peel
In October '23, SAAP objected to this Application on a number of points..
This pavement café on Spittal Street is badly located being on a steep slope and il also causes
unnecessary foohvay clutter to create a hoslile environment for a number of people, particularly those
with 3ensory i&sues who ¥¥ill normally have to follow the foolway centre ana may be confused by this Gafé
development. The pavement café is on a slope which is illogical where drinks are involved and potential
spilling.
There were five other points in SAAP'S objection and the Application was later withdrawn.
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Planning Issues cont'd
231005941FUL - Instsllation of modular units providing changing facilities for the Bannockburn
and Eastern villages
In November '23 we commented negatively on these buildings as access for a wheelchair user was
extremely difficult for both the lounge and sports changing areas., it certainly wasn't inclusive. The location
of accessible toilets was also poor. Altogether we made 13 separate points and most importantly, advised
the
developers
to
speak lo
user
groups
to
find
out their
requirements.
Planning approved this Application in earfy December '23.
231006831FUL- Erèction of replacement gatehouse and ramp at Suporglass Insulatlon Ltd, Stlrling
In December .23 SAAP submitted a neutral view of this Application on a number of points. from a lack of
handrails on the ramp and top area, incomplete accessible toilet, to a signed hearing loop at the guard's
window. This Application was approved in late January '24.
231007561FUL- Installation of Top-up-Tap at Dunblane Railway Ststion
This was a sensible proposal which SAAP agreed with in principle. in early Jan. .24. but no consideration
had been given to users of the tap A cyclist who wished lo use this Tap had nowhere Glose lo safely park
their bike, so potentially vulnerable pedestrians may not see bikes lying flush to the adjacent pav8d
walking line. We advised close bike parking and clear wayfinding for this otherwise beneficial facility.
The Application was approved in Feb.24. We can only hope that Scottish Water act on our
recommendations.
231007471FUL - Sltlng ol Sales cabin at Oakwood, Klllearn for Cala Homos
In February '24 we objected to this Application as there was no ac￿Ssible parking. or ramp into the
cabin. and the toilet facilities didn't include an accessible toilet.
Planning gave a temporary approval in March '24 to this Application with a condition to add a single
accessib16 parking bay. A small su¢cess
231007511FUL Change of use of fomier bank to communlty centre, Doune
We submitted an extensive 'neutral' comment in March '24 wilh 16 points added to our Previous 20, to
the developer. In July '24, Planning are still reviewing the Application.
241001451FUL Installation of plaques for a Herttago Trall, Doune
We submitted a neLStral comment for this Applicalion in March .24, primarily as the proposed use of
lettering on the plaques consisted of capital lettering and did not comply with Inclusive Communications
or Easy Read principles.
The Application was approved and a copy of our 10 comments was 'passed on to the applicant for
consideration" by Planning in late April '24.
231003991FUL Change of use of a former porta into a Farni Shop
This shop and café only had a single accessible loilel for staff and customers to share. There was no bik8
parking and access to th8 building for a wheelchair user would be difficult. In April '24 we submitted a
neutral input with 10 extensive points.
Planning approved this Application in laté May'24, with Condrtions to add cycle parking, which SAAP had
highlighted.
241003531FUL Installatlon ol Sno. Electrlc V•hi¢le charging stations serving 10no. parklng bays
ète, at Tim Hortons 21 Springkerse Retail Park Stirling FK7 7TL- This proiect was approved, but
existing accessible bays were nol properly marked, and there is no marked safe path tolfrom accessible
chargers to the restaurant. Building Controls to query. This was a highlighted issue to Building Controls in
late July.
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Planning 188ues cont'd
241004011ADV Lectern and stone plinth signs at Land East Of Cocksburn Reservoir, Sherlffinuir
Road. This is a very popular walk and we objected as there was no use on the lectem of Braille, it also
had sharp corners and some information was printed on non-contrasting colours.
241004101FUL Change of use from Shop (Class 1A) to Food and Drink (Class 3), 13 Port Street
Stirling. - We objected as the accessible toilet door opens inward, there was no baby changing. we
suggested unisex toilets with one enlarged cubicle.
Pre-Planning Ll8tsd Bullding Solar Array (Gargunnock) An archrtect, advised by the council to
contact SAAP, had sought our views on a listed private residen￿ whose owners wished to fit solar
panels at ground level in their large garden. We wrote to the architect saying that we normally don't
comment on private developments, but if the public did have access, he would need to look at paths,
wayfinding and sealing. He replied by saying that there is 'no public access. to where the solar array is.
Previous Plannin
A Itcattons of Note
201004261PPP Craigforth Campus Redevelopmont- We had previously submitted a neutral submission
to this development. A new Planning Hearing has been requested for the 30th of July to discuss in
principle. a much smaller development of shops, housing, care home, restaurants. etc. No known
decision has been made.
221008291FUL Equi-Power Klldean, Rlding for the disabled. This project has been around for a
couple of years and recently SAAP were notified by the developers that SEPA advised Stirling Council
that the project cannot go ahead due to the flood risk on access and egress lo the site. A more suitable
site will need to be found. We had previously submitted a neutral submission as the layout was
questionable, and a Changing Places Toilet was not identified on poorly presented drawings.
231001941FUL Alterations and reuse from a school to an Aparthotel - This application for the school,
built in 1855, was rejected by the council for a number of reasons, for example on preserving the features
of the school and not complying with the Local Development Plan, etc.
24100264 was a new submission aimed at temporary acGommodation for students SA4P objected as
there was no a￿ssIble accommodation. A decision has still to be taken on Ihis proposal.
231003991FUL Change of use of a former porta into a Fann Shop - Although this Gartmore project
was approved, we wonder how a single (Accessible) loilet for the whole building would work. The
manager for Planning and 8uilding Controls advised Ihat Building Controls would ensure that the corre
number of toilets would be supplied when the kYojeGt will be reviewed.
Noto: SAAP were kindly invited in July to the next meeting of the council's Archttects Forum, which we
had previously attended some years ago. this is an excellent opportunity for the Panel.
The council also offered accommodation for SAAP meetings on their premises, which will allow us not to
incur charges for hirtng accommodation.
Publicl
and Marketln
There are some minor updates to the SAAP website wNw.slirlingareaaccess
anel.o_rg
In the Stirling Obser4*or on 15-9-23 - SAAP was mentioned in an article about car and taxi access for
"Student flats plan for the city".
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Publicity and Marketing cont'd
The article didn't mention that we also asked for accessible apartments for students with disabilities as
there were none.
Stirling Observer 31412024 "Panel calls for new m8mbers"
An article subrn￿ed by a Trustee
promoting the Panel and the need for more members, was published in the Wednesday and Friday
issues.
It was also Ca￿led in 'Voice of the People, for weeks. Stirling Carers was also contacted.
Trainin
and Develo
ment
SAAP Course
A development course for Our members was delivered by an NRAC consuttant on 9 May 2024, featuring
the Human Rights Act - Equality Act, Publications. Inclusive Mobility, 'Design for the Mind,, 'Guidance on
Inclusive Design for Town Cenlres and Busy Streets and Outdoor AC￿ssIbl11tY Guidance,. There were
five SNAP members, one Clacks member, and a member of Artlink, in attendance and members stated
that it had been a very infomjative and worthwhile event.
Acknowled
ments
We thank Stirling Council for their final financial backing and for their many years of support.
Our thanks to Disability Equality Scotland for funding our course and their backing IhroughoLrt the year.
Our indebted thanks to our Independent Examiner for her respected and prompt advice, and examination
of our Report and Financial Data. in accordance wilh OSCR, Charity Regulator.
We also thank our treasurer for her outstanding effort by managing our expenses and arranging the
completion of our Annual Accounts, by a very considerate Chartered Accountant.
The trustee5 would like to comment that we are indebted for the essential engagement and support of
SAAP members in the Panel's ventures, over the last 12 months whilst managing their own health and
disability challenges.
11 would be good to report one day that access and inclusion issues have generally been improving and
that they are now a minority occurrence, but currently that is far from happening. Attempting to resolve
these issues for Panels is a continuous passion.
Our Panel seem lo be the only local voice in Stirlingshire who are interested in improving Planning
Applications and the built environment at the moment. There are many larger organisations which
represent disabilities, or are doing lunded academic research, and they have the staff or more volunteers
to make a difference to outcomes from Planning Applications, which could make a future improvement to
society. 11 is about taking a holistic approach to their chosen focus, for example, ensuring the complete
design of (modular) homes offers a lifetime of flexible service.
Finally, it is important to us to attract more people who can continue to challenge the future issues of bad
inclusive design.
Future Plans
When possible. we will have face-to-face meetings in the coming year. Some meetings where distance is
a factor, it Is obviously easier to participate online.
For our own members, we will bè able to..
1 When suitable, provide SAAP meetings in person.
2. Look for new members at every opportunity.
4. Continue our discussion with council on the Forthside Development, and ts)nsultant led Active Travel
routes.
5. Provide ftjrther training development opportynities for all members.
6. Advocate for MO￿ CPT'S in Stidingshire.
7. Be cautious by keeping member safe from aclNilies where Covid is a risk.
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Scottish Chafity No SC039837
Financial Review
Statement of Reserves Policy:
Ourfvnding for last year came from a Stirfing Councll grant for £3750 and a grant £600 from Disabilty
Equality Scotland for which we would like lo thank them. This included our usual £3000 from Stiding
Council plus an additional £750. We were notified that no further funding would be received from Skn'rling
Council in 2024-2025 due to financial cuts in the Counal budget. The £750 was a Severan￿ payment.
There have been no large items purthased this year.
Meelings hav8 continu8d to be hybrid this year. We have had virtual meeting5 this year and also face lo
face meetings which included a training event for membèrs.
This has resulted in reduwl travelling expenses this year of £52 (2023 £141 } and reduced meeting costs
this year £38012023 £4581
The 120- day notice account has generated an increase in inleresl due to the rising intere81 rate. Interest
for this year was £305 (2023 £741
Due to interest rates increasing and our main founder Stirting Council withdrawing all future funding
£11,000 was transferred lo the 120-day notice savings account from our non interest paying current
account lo generate some income.
Reserves Policy
SAAP has £16.658 {2023 £134201 in reserves. This increase directly reflects the continuation of
restriction in activities. Presently SAAP does not have premises or overheads.
The restricted funds remain the same £3547 (2023 £35471. This fund is onty to be used should there be
any gaps in funding.
Details of any deficlt:
There was no financial deficit this year.
Details of Donated FacIlI￿eS & Servlces:
The Charity benefits from the time given by all the Trustees to running of the Charity and would Ilkè to
thank them.
Statement of Trustees Res
onsibilities:
The members of the Charity must prepare financial statements which give sufficient detail to enable an
appreciation of the transactions of the Charity during the financial year. The members of the Charity are
rèsponsible for keeping proper accounting records which, on request. must reflect the financial posrtion of
the Charity al that lime. This musl be done to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Charities and Trustee Investment Iscotlandl Act 2005, the Charities Accounts {Scolland) Regulations
2006.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and mLSSt tske reasonable steps for
the prevention andlor detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the T￿SteeS and signed on thair bèhalf by:
Dated..
Cnairperson

Armugl Rewt & FIna￿￿al Ststomgnis ltte y¢ar 31* Juty 2024
Sconish Ch￿"ty No SC039837
Recelpts & Payments A¢¢ount
Year Ended 3141 July 2024
R•¢•lpts & A¢¢ourf
N¢x•s
Un
R•$th¢l•d
R•stricl•d
Totsl
2024
Tot•1
2023
R•e•lpts
Dongtons
Recwpts IFOM F￿d RJi5¥YJ ACIMI
QIN•i Chwrt4ble
Grant$
88nk Interwl
A.350
305
4.35D
305
74
Tot•1 R•¢•lpl¥
4.655
4.655
3.074
P•ym•nl%
Expenses Irorn Fund R8ising Idivili06
Expenses Ch8Trtaty¢ ActIvrt￿S
Ind6pon(*nl Examination
Go¥rfnanc• Co•t$
1.242
175
1.242
175
150
Totsl Paym•nts
1.417
1.417
1.146
Net R•ceipi&iP8ypNntsl
Ti8nskn Lwtw•on
3.238
3.238
1.928
SuWu￿(0•fi¢ft} lor Y••1
3.2
3.238
1,928
Stst•m•ni 018•1*n￿$
As ai 3111 July 2024
Un
I1•stri￿•d
R￿trICied
Funds
Tothl
202J
2024
8alonrm •t start ol Ye8f
SuipwlDel￿tI fot Y*
13,420
3.238
3.547
16.967
3.238
15,039
1.928
8olanees Al ETKI ol Y•8r
16.658
20.205
18.967
Othor A•Mt•
S•0 3
1677
Uablllii•s
No c￿lS1#nd1*Tr3
Financlal Stalements approved '
Y ts behaw by..
Signed .......
Dated:....
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Notss to thè Accounts
2024
2023
1. Grants R8c8lv8d
Stirling Council
Disability Equality Scotland
3,750
600
3,000
£4,350
£3,000
2.EX￿nS•3 from Charitablè Activitios
Meeting Expenses
Trustee Expenses
Admin Costs
Phoné Costs
Postage
Books & Stationery
Courses
Website Costs
380
52
458
141
128
124
178
596
86
86
£1,242
£996
3.Assets of Stirling Area Access Panèl SCIO as at 311t July 2024
2024
2023
Laptop- Leveno (adjusted 2024)
375
Wireless Inkjet Printer- Brother {adjusted 2024) 302
469
378
£677
£847
4.Trustees Remuneration and Related Part Transactions
The Trustees did not receive any remuneration during the financial year
S.Nature & Purpose of Funds
The statemenls of accounts for the year show the financial figures for the Charity. All funds are for the
sole use of the Charily and its running costs.
Funds
Unregtricted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Current Bank Acc
120 Day Notice Savings Acc
Cash in hand
5,237
11.416
5,237
14,963
15,039
1,928
3,547
Total
£16,658
£3,547
£20,205 £16,967
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ual Rep￿ & Financia1 Stalomenls for year ondin9 31* Juty 2024
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Independont Examinerfs Report on the Accounts
Rep)rt to Ihe Iruslees of Siirting Area Access Panel SCIO
Registered chanty number SC039837
On the accounts ol Ihe ch8nly lor the penod lo 31 %t July 2024
Sel out on Pages 19 10 20
Respocllv• rnsponslbllltl•s of trustees and oxamin•r
Th¢ ¢hanty's Iruslees a￿ responsible for the preparalion of the accounts In accordance with the terms of
the Chanlies and Trustee Invesimenl IScotland12005 Act and the Chanties Accounls (Scotlandl
Regulations 2006 The chanly trustees consider that the audit requiremenl of Regulalion 10111 Idl of ihe
Accounts Regulations does not apply 11 Is my reswnsi￿lIlY lo examine the xcounls as fequire(l under
section 44111 Icl of the Aci and lo stale whèihef particular matiers have con* lo my attention.
8as1s of Indeyndent examlner's statement
My examination is carned out In accordance wilh Regulation 11 of the Chaniies Accounts (Scotlandl
Regulations 2006 An examination Includes a review ol the &counling records kept by the Charity and
ompafison ol the accounts presented wilh those records 11 also Indudes consideration of any unusual
Items or discttsures In the acwunls and seeks explanations from the iruslees conceming any such
matters The procedures undertaken do not prowde all Ihe evidence that would be required In an audrt
and, consequently. I do noi expre55 an audit ownion on the accounts
Indopondent èxaminor's statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention
whi¢h gives me reasonable cause lo believe that In any mthen81 respect the requ1￿MentS
10 keep accounting records In ac￿rdanI% wlh sedion 44111 lal oflhe 2005 Act and Regulabon 4
of the 2006 A(tounls Regulations, and
lo prepare accounts which ac￿rd with the accountin9 records and comply with Regulation 9 of
the 20(￿ Accounts Regulations
have not tr*en met. or
2. to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the
accounts lo be reached
Slgn
D*to'.
R•l•v•nt prolesslonal quallficatlon{s) or Ipo(ly:
ACIE & Dip Business & Finance
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