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2025-06-30-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: SC307684 (Scotland)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: SC040530

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
FOR
OUTER HEBRIDES FISHERIES TRUST
CIB Services
Chartered Accountants
63 Kenneth Street
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
Western Isles
HS1 2DS
OUTER HEBRIDES FISHERIES TRUST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6 to 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 13

OUTER HEBRIDES FISHERIES TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC307684)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheirreportwiththe financial
statementsofthecharityfortheyearended30June2025.ThetrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReporting by
Charities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

TheTrustisacharitable,community-basedorganisationconductingscientificresearchintowildfishstocksandtheir habitat;
advising on freshwater fisheries management and acting as a focal point of angling tourism and promotions.
TheTrustalsoworkscloselywithitsumbrellaorganisation,FisheriesManagementScotland(FMS);withMarineDirectorateand the
Western Isles District Salmon Fisheries Board (WIDSFB).

Significant activities

Thetrustundertookupgradestobothofthewebsitesitadministrates;www.outerhebridesfisheriestrust.org.uk and
www.fishhebrides.co.uk.ForFishHebridesthisinvolvedworkingcloselywithMTCsothatcatchtablescouldbedisplayed for
individual fisheries. OHFT also took trustee feedback and incorporated it into changes for pages on the trust's website.
OHFTcarriedouteDNAsamplingonbehalfofthePinkSalmonTaskGroupincludingtworiversintheOuterHebrides(Creed and
Grimersta).ThetaskgroupareusingtheeDNAresultstomapthedistributionofPinkSalmoninScotlandandtrackifthey are
spreading.
SEPAhavecontinuedtodeveloptheirstrategyasthenewregulatorsforsealice.OHFThaveengagedwiththeprocessand attended
alltheSEPAstakeholderworkshops.OHFThavealsocontributedtotheworkinggroupssetuptodevelopthemonitoringaspect of
the new regulations. OHFT were successful in being awarded the tender for trial monitoring work for two visits across three sites.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

Representation

The Trust is represented on:
SEPA consultations.
Marine Directorate - Various
Nature.Scot - Loch Roag EAP;
Aquaculture operator EMPs;
Fisheries Management Scotland - Various.
and WIDSFB in assisting with statutory reponses to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.

Summary of Key Activities during the Reporting Period:

ITupdatesincludingupgradestobothofthewebsitesthetrustadministrates;www.outerhebridesfisheriestrust.org.uk and
www.fishhebrides.co.uk.
Considerable effort was made with local aquaculture operators to continue monitoring attached to Environmental
Management Plans (EMP's). This included working with different companies throughout Lewis and Harris and will
continue next year. The ongoing work will benefit the stable isotope project backed by Southampton University.
OHFTengagedwithcompaniesfromtherenewablessectorfollowingworkcarriedoutin2024onaconsultancybasis. The
engagement focussed on potential impacts and mitigation companies interested in bringing projects to the
Island might offer.
OHFT completed 6 days Sweep netting to fulfil the SEPA tender for wild fish monitoring.
OHFT delivered three Angling Promotion Events which were well attended by 92 children.
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OUTER HEBRIDES FISHERIES TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC307684)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

The Trust is funded from a variety of sources.  These include:
Donations from Western Isles Salmon Fisheries Proprietors;
Government funding for Managing Interactions with Aquaculture;
Funded project work;
Charitable donations.

Reserves policy

Thefinancialresultsfortheyearended30June2025recordasurplusof£18,859(2024-£15,599deficit)withtotalfunds of
£93,592 (2024 - £74,733).

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Thecharityiscontrolledbyitsgoverningdocument,adeedoftrust,andconstitutesalimitedcompany,limitedbyguarantee, as
defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Thetrustisacharitablecompanylimitedbyguarantee,incorporatedon30August2006.Thecompanywasestablishedunder a
MemorandumofAssociationwhichestablishedtheobjectsandpowersofthecharitablecompanyandisgovernedunderits Articles
of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The Trust is comprised of up to twelve Trustees/Directors.
FourTrusteesareappointedfromNominatingBodies.ThesearetheWesternIslesDistrictSalmonFisheriesBoard ('WISFB');
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar ('CNES') and Aquaculture.
TheremainingeightTrusteesrepresentstatutoryandregulatorybodies,fisheryownersandmanagers,anglingclubsand community
groups.
Those invited to become Trustees are selected for their interests and skills in achieving the objectives of the Trust.

Organisational structure

The Trust has two full-time staff (Biologist and Angling Promotion Officer) and one part time staff (Administrative Officer).
ThereisaSub-ManagementCommitteemadeupofthreeTrusteeswhoareresponsibleforoverallmanagementoftheTrustand its
staff.  The Sub-Management Committee is answerable to the Chairman and the Board of Trustees.

Induction and training of new trustees

New Trustees undergo a formal induction process to ensure they:
Comply with relevant Charities regulation and act in the interests of the charitable objectives of the Trust;
Declare personal or professional conflicts of interest;
Act solely for the benefit of the Trust;
Are registered with OSCR;
Comply with the Companies Act;
Are aware of the Health and Safety Policy of the Trust.
TruststaffhaveundertakentraininginHealthandSafety;electrofishing;firstaid;fisherieslaw;fishdiseaserecognition and
information technology.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
SC307684 (Scotland)

Registered Charity number

SC040530
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OUTER HEBRIDES FISHERIES TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC307684)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Registered office

The Sawmill
Marybank
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS2 0DD

Trustees

F Granville (resigned 29.11.24)
I M Maciver
I Morrison
O G Foote (resigned 18.11.25)
C Nicolson
E D Green
R Davies
J Steele (resigned 25.11.24)
I Trayner
A R Fraser (resigned 18.11.25)
M Hill
G H Macdonald
Ms R A Kimber-Danger (appointed 14.3.25)

Independent Examiner

John E Moffat BA FCA
CIB Services
Chartered Accountants
63 Kenneth Street
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
Western Isles
HS1 2DS
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 31 March 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
I M Maciver - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF OUTER HEBRIDES FISHERIES TRUST

I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025 set out on pages five to thirteen.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

Thecharity'strusteesareresponsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewiththetermsoftheCharitiesand Trustee
Investment(Scotland)Act2005andtheCharitiesAccounts(Scotland)Regulations2006(asamended).Thecharity's trustees
considerthattheauditrequirementofRegulation10(1)(a)to(c)oftheAccountsRegulationsdoesnotapply.Itismy responsibility
toexaminetheaccountsasrequiredunderSection44(1)(c)oftheActandtostatewhetherparticularmattershavecometo my
attention.

Basis of the independent examiner's report

MyexaminationwascarriedoutinaccordancewithRegulation11oftheCharitiesAccounts(Scotland)Regulations2006. An
examinationincludesareviewoftheaccountingrecordskeptbythecharityandacomparisonoftheaccountspresentedwith those
records.Italsoincludesconsiderationofanyunusualitemsordisclosuresintheaccounts,andseekingexplanationsfromyou as
trusteesconcerninganysuchmatters.Theproceduresundertakendonotprovidealltheevidencethatwouldberequiredinan audit,
and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention :
have not been met; or
John E Moffat BA FCA
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
CIB Services
Chartered Accountants
63 Kenneth Street
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
Western Isles
HS1 2DS
31 March 2026
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OUTER HEBRIDES FISHERIES TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
2,555
Charitable activities
5
Fisheries Management
59,926
Other trading activities
3
7,908
Investment income
4
37
Other income
1,702
Total
72,128
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
875
Charitable activities
Fisheries Management
58,394
Total
59,269
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
12,859
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
74,733
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
87,592
Restricted
fund
£
-
72,843
-
-
-
72,843
-
66,843
66,843
6,000
-
6,000
30.6.25
30.6.24
Total
Total
funds
funds
£
£
2,555
60,309
132,769
56,348
7,908
29
37
388
1,702
-
144,971
117,074
875
9,381
125,237
123,292
126,112
132,673
18,859
(15,599)
74,733
90,332
93,592
74,733
The notes form part of these financial statements
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OUTER HEBRIDES FISHERIES TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC307684)

BALANCE SHEET 30 JUNE 2025

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
23,312
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
11
1,919
Cash at bank and in hand
65,990
67,909
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
12
(3,629)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
64,280
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
87,592
NET ASSETS
87,592
FUNDS
13
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
fund
£
-
-
6,000
6,000
-
6,000
6,000
6,000
30.6.25
Total
funds
£
23,312
1,919
71,990
73,909
(3,629)
70,280
93,592
93,592
87,592
6,000
93,592
30.6.24
Total
funds
£
4,150
1,827
73,348
75,175
(4,592)
70,583
74,733
74,733
74,733
-
74,733
ThecharitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct2006fortheyear ended
30 June 2025.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsfortheyearended30June2025 in
accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
The notes form part of these financial statements
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OUTER HEBRIDES FISHERIES TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC307684)

BALANCE SHEET - continued
30 JUNE 2025
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitablecompaniessubjectto the
small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon31March2026andweresignedon its
behalf by:
I M Maciver - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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OUTER HEBRIDES FISHERIES TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,havebeenprepared in
accordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommended Practice
applicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUK and
RepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancial Reporting
StandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCompaniesAct2006.Thefinancialstatementshave been
prepared under the historical cost convention.
Thefinancialstatementsarepreparedinsterlingwhichisthefunctionalcurrencyofthecharityandareroundedto the
nearest £.

Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

Thecharitablecompanyhastakenadvantageofthefollowingdisclosureexemptioninpreparingthesefinancial statements,
as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':

Income

AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlementtothefunds,itis probable
that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommittingthecharityto that
expenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlementandtheamountof the
obligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassified under
headingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedtoparticular headings
they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciationisprovidedatthefollowingannualratesinordertowriteoffeachassetoveritsestimatedusefullifeor,if held
under a finance lease, over the lease term, whichever is the shorter.
Plant and machinery- 20% on reducing balance
Computer equipment- 33% on reducing balance

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthecharity.Restrictionsarise when
specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

AssetsobtainedunderhirepurchasecontractsorfinanceleasesarecapitalisedintheBalanceSheet.Thoseheldunder hire
purchasecontractsaredepreciatedovertheirestimatedusefullives.Thoseheldunderfinanceleasesaredepreciated over
their estimated useful lives or the lease term, whichever is shorter.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

Thecharitablecompanyoperatesadefinedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayabletothecharitable company's
pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
continued...
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OUTER HEBRIDES FISHERIES TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
Gift aid
3.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Fundraising events
Fish Hebrides
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
5.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Grants
Fisheries Management
Surveys
Fisheries Management
Tagging
Fisheries Management
Project Management
Fisheries Management
Employment allowance
Fisheries Management
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Western Isles Salmon Fisheries Board
Fisheries Management Scotland
Safe Deposit Scotland
Garfield Weston
The Gordon & Ena Baxter Foundation
Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust
Sir I Stewart Foundation
National Lottery Awards
Highlands & Islands Enviroment Foundation
30.6.25
£
2,515
40
2,555
30.6.25
£
6,708
1,200
7,908
30.6.25
£
37
30.6.25
£
80,843
28,300
12,000
6,011
5,615
132,769
30.6.25
£
65,000
-
-
4,000
4,000
1,000
1,500
343
5,000
80,843
30.6.24
£
60,071
238
60,309
30.6.24
£
29
-
29
30.6.24
£
388
30.6.24
£
20,497
26,213
-
4,220
5,418
30.6.24
£
60,071
238
60,309
30.6.24
£
29
-
29
30.6.24
£
388
30.6.24
£
20,497
26,213
-
4,220
5,418
56,348
30.6.24
£
-
19,297
1,200
-
-
-
-
-
-
20,497
20,497
continued...
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OUTER HEBRIDES FISHERIES TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

6. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
30.6.25 30.6.24
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 3,581 3,473
Surplus on disposal of fixed assets (1,702) -

7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended30June2025norfortheyear ended
30 June 2024.

Trustees' expenses

8.

30.6.25 30.6.24
£ £
Trustees' expenses 863 -
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
30.6.25 30.6.24
Fisheries management 3 3
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

9.

COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
60,309
Charitable activities
Fisheries Management
35,851
Other trading activities
29
Investment income
388
Total
96,577
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
9,381
Charitable activities
Fisheries Management
102,795
Total
112,176
Restricted
fund
£
-
20,497
-
-
20,497
-
20,497
20,497
Total
funds
£
60,309
56,348
29
388
117,074
9,381
123,292
132,673
continued...
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OUTER HEBRIDES FISHERIES TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds fund funds
£ £ £
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (15,599) - (15,599)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 90,332 - 90,332
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 74,733 - 74,733
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant and Motor Computer
machinery vehicles equipment Totals
£ £ £ £
COST
At 1 July 2024 13,483 14,694 3,309 31,486
Additions - 23,991 550 24,541
Disposals - (14,694) - (14,694)
At 30 June 2025 13,483 23,991 3,859 41,333
DEPRECIATION
At 1 July 2024 11,131 12,896 3,309 27,336
Charge for year 536 2,999 46 3,581
Eliminated on disposal - (12,896) - (12,896)
At 30 June 2025 11,667 2,999 3,355 18,021
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 June 2025 1,816 20,992 504 23,312
At 30 June 2024 2,352 1,798 - 4,150
11. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
30.6.25 30.6.24
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 1,919 1,827
Prepayments and accrued income
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accrued expenses
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.7.24
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
74,733
Capital Fund
-
74,733
Restricted funds
Restricted
-
TOTAL FUNDS
74,733
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Capital Fund
Restricted funds
Restricted
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
£
7,858
5,001
12,859
6,000
18,859
Incoming
resources
£
64,128
8,000
72,128
72,843
144,971
30.6.25
£
530
998
977
1,124
3,629
Transfers
between
funds
£
(15,991)
15,991
-
-
-
Resources
expended
£
(56,270)
(2,999)
(59,269)
(66,843)
(126,112)
30.6.24
£
493
1,026
1,418
1,655
4,592
At
30.6.25
£
66,600
20,992
87,592
6,000
93,592
Movement
in funds
£
7,858
5,001
30.6.24
£
493
1,026
1,418
1,655
4,592
At
30.6.25
£
66,600
20,992
87,592
6,000
93,592
12,859
6,000
18,859

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

continued...
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
movement
At
At 1.7.23
in funds
30.6.24
£
£
£
90,332
(15,599)
74,733
90,332
(15,599)
74,733
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
96,577
(112,176)
(15,599)
20,497
(20,497)
-
117,074
(132,673)
(15,599)

14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 June 2025.
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