REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: SC041742
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2025
for
Garadh A Bhagh A Tuath SCIO
Garadh A Bhagh A Tuath SCIO
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2025
| Page | Page | ||
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| Report ofthe Trustees | 1 | to | 5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 8 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 | to | 21 |
| DetailedStatementofFinancialActivities | 22 | to | 23 |
Garadh A Bhagh A Tuath SCIO
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 September 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Our purposes, as set out in our Constitution, are:
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To advance the care, support and training needs of adults resident in the islands of Barra & Vatersay with physical disabilities, mental health problems and substance misuse problems.
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To advance the care, support and training needs of visiting adults with assessed care needs from surrounding islands and mainland UK.
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Garadh A Bhagh A Tuath SCIO
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 September 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
The Garadh continues to work with a few part time staff but many more willing and knowledgeable volunteers, both in the garden and café. Without their input the project would not be able to function. We still work closely with those with support needs who are also an integral part of the project.
Garden
Despite the loss of our principal gardener in the Spring, the garden output was maintained to a similar level as last year due to the hard work and commitment of a dedicated volunteer base. New staff have now been recruited which should help with forward planning. We continued to supply the local shop and restaurants with produce as well as selling from our own premises. Plant sales on other islands took place as usual and were a chance for the whole team to spend a day together and meet other gardeners appreciative of the work they had put in.
Café
The café remains a popular venue for both locals and tourists alike during the summer months, although footfall was down this year compared to last year. There is now increased competition on the island plus it was generally felt that visitor numbers to the island were down this year and people were more conscious of their spend due to the increased cost of living. The café was able to stay open for 3 days a week during the winter to provide a warm and welcoming space for local people to gather and enjoy a reasonably priced meal. Fresh food, using produce from the garden in season, continued to be on offer with imaginative menus being tried out.
Renewables
Phase Two of the Turbine Refurbishment was completed in late September. This involved bringing all the energy generated onto the site, with backup battery systems, to ensure the most efficient use of power and leading to a reduction in our carbon footprint and our energy bills. We are grateful to the funders who made this possible.
Project Manager
Lottery funding was secured for a 3-year Project Manager post of 20 hours per week. This gives the manager time to oversee the project on a daily basis and develop plans for the future, without the constant need to try to secure funding. This also takes a bit of pressure off the charity's finances and helps us build up a contingency fund.
Wellness Co-ordinator
Funding for a further year was obtained for this valuable post which continues to expand its activities to include weekly messy play sessions for babies and toddlers in conjunction with the local Children's Centre. Groups of children from the local nursery come weekly and thoroughly enjoy their time in the garden. Health walks and gentle exercise classes for older and disabled people are popular, and the numbers have grown. A singing group has now been established and meets weekly at the Garadh.
Food Bank/Food Larder
The Food Bank is hosted by the Garadh but run by its own set of volunteers. The Food Larder is run by the Garadh with our own staff collecting the excess from the Co-op daily. This food is available to anyone without the need to be referred. Some funding has been obtained to fund a post to run and oversee this valuable resource.
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Garadh A Bhagh A Tuath SCIO
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 30 September 2025
the balance sheet date unrestricted free reserves stood at £59,168 (2024 - £52,234). The Committee considers this level to be adequate.
Principal funding sources
The charity's principal sources of funding in the year under review were:
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Donations
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Garden income
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Rental income
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Electric vehicle charging income
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Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay
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Uist Council of Voluntary Organisations
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Highlands & Islands Enterprise
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University of Highlands & Islands
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National Lottery
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Robertson Trust
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The board may at any time appoint any member to be a charity trustee. The minimum number of trustees is five and the maximum is twelve.
Key management remuneration Key management personel are considered to be M.R MacLean and the board of trustees.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number $C041742
Principal address
Am Bothan Bayherivagh Northbay Isle Of Barra Comhairle nan Eilean HS9 5YQ Trustees
Mrs E. Campbell (resigned 30.9.25) Mrs J. MacKinnon Mrs R. A. McGown Dame A. McGuire Ms A. Foster
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Garadh A Bhagh A Tuath SCIO
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 September 2025
Mrs M. Robertson Mrs L. MacKinnon Fr. J. PB.[MacKinnon] Mrs H. Bickle Mrs M. Campbell
R. Simpson (appointed 1.10.24)
R. Parsons (appointed 1.10.24)
R. Nicholson (resigned 1.10.24)
Independent Examiner
Mackay & Co CA
120 George Street Oban Argyll PA34 SNT
STRATEGIC REVIEW
With assistance from HIE (Highlands and Islands Enterprise) a Strategic Review was conducted by Community Enterprise which involved in-depth interviews with trustees, staff and volunteers as well as users of the various projects. This highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of the current working practices and helped formulate plans for future growth. Many of the recommendations have been implemented and others are in process.
A major finding was the lack of administrative support. The Project Manager and Trustees were spending a significant amount of time on these tasks to the detriment of general oversight and planning. As a result of a funding application, HIE contracted to support a 25hr a week post for 2 years to give us time and space to become more organised and efficient. The post has been filled as a job-share which commenced September 2025.
Business Energy Scotland also reviewed our energy needs and current set-up and made recommendations. These were helpful in supporting funding applications for the renewables refurbishment.
HIE also supported a contribution to staffing costs for the café and garden over the winter months which helped us remain open to provide a warm and welcoming space to combat the sense of social isolation felt as a result of the wild winter weather.
ApprovedWe are extremely by ordergrateful of the boardfor all ofthetrusteessupport ongiven me)to us by HIEetover the past andyear signed and ongoingits behalfforward. by:
Ms A. Foster - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Garadh A Bhagh A Tuath SCIO
I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025 set out on pages seven to twenty two.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity's trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)(a) to (c) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under Section 44(1)(c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an 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 :
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met; or
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(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
David Ross CA
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Mackay & CoCA 120 George Street
Oban Argyll PA34 SNT
Dt! ssosnescsmenaveoumneearaswares Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 September 2025
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Garadh A Bhagh A Tuath SCIO
| Garadh A Bhagh A TuathA Bhagh A TuathBhagh A TuathA TuathTuath SCIO | |||||
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| Unrestricted | — Restricted | 30.9.25 | 30.9.24 | ||
| funds | funds | Total | Total | ||
| £ | £ | funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |||
| INCOMEANDENDOWMENTS FROM | 4 | 13,617 | - | ||
| Donations and legacies | 13,617 | 7,785 | |||
| Charitable activities | 2 | 25,551 | 134,637 | ||
| Community care, support and training | 3 | 160,188 | 87,180 | ||
| 26,382 | - | ||||
| Othertrading activities | ___'132 | . | 26,382 | 31,360 | |
| Investment income | 65,682 | 134,637 | 132 | = | |
| Total | 200,319 | 126,325 | |||
| EXPENDITUREON | - | 68,802 | |||
| Raising funds | 68,802 | 28,489 | |||
| Charitableactivities Communitycare,supportandtraining Depreciation ofcommunityowned assets |
ee et 61,519 |
63,536 __46,660 178,998 |
119.221 5,494 SS |
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| Total | _ aI? | eet | |||
| NETINCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | 4,163 | (44,361) | (40,198) | (39,951) | |
| Transfers between funds | 14 | (563) | 563 | - | - |
| Net movement in funds | 3,600 | (43,798) | (40,198) | (39,951) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 122,580 | 1,405,923 | 1,528,503 | 1,568,454 | |
| TOTALFUNDSCARRIEDFORWARD | mee _speenie? eu ete |
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| Balance Sheet | |||||
| 30 September 2025 | |||||
| 30.9.25 | 30.9.24 | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| funds | funds | funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | re | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Tangible assets | 8 | 77,011 | 1,332,468 | 1,409,479 | 1,461,973 |
| Investments | 9 | - | l |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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|77,012|1,332,468|1,409,480|1,461,974|
|CURRENT ASSETS|
|Debtors|10|15,292|-|15,292|13,692|
|Prepayments|and|accrued|income|3,023|-|3,023|4,062|
|Cash|at|bank|54,278|29,657|83,935|76,824|
|1]|72,593|29,657|102,250|94,578|
|CREDITORS|
|Amounts|falling|due|within|one|year|(13,425)|-|(13,425)|(15,549)|
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|TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT|136,180|1,362,125|‘1,498,305|—1,541,003|
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|ASSETS|———|1,362,125|1,488,305|1,528,503|
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|Unrestricted|funds|126,180|122,580|
|Restricted|funds|1,362,125|1,405,923|
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2025
- ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Garadh A Bhagh A Tuath SCIO
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)’, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise 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.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise 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.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
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| 2: | OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
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| 30.9.25 | 30.9.24 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Rent received | 10,733 | 14,310 | ||
| EV Charging Income | 724 | 851 | ||
| Electricity income | 14,925 | 16,199 | ||
| 26,382 | 31,360 | |||
| 3. | INVESTMENT INCOME | |||
| 30.9.25 | 30.9.24 | |||
| £ | 3 | |||
| Deposit account interest | 132 | - | ||
| 4. | INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | |||
| 30.9.25 | 30.9.24 | |||
| Activity | rE | 5 | ||
| Community care, support and | ||||
| Garden income | training | 21,206 | 23,969 | |
| Community care, support and | ||||
| Wages recharge | training | 5,385 | 2,160 | |
| Community care, support and | ||||
| Grants | training | 133,597 | 61,051 | |
| 160,188 | 87,180 |
Note on donations received - during the year the charity acted as a conduit; receiving donations from individuals and one philanthropic Trust - and passing these donations on to an individual to purchase mobility equipment. The amount of donations received and spent by the SCIO was £5,591.
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
| Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 30.9.25 | 30.9.24 | |
| £ | e | |
| Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | 8,000 | 19,856 |
| Coimhersnachd Bharraidh agus Bhatarsaidh | - | 10,000 |
| Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay | 31,239 | 2,000 |
| Co-op | - | 2,838 |
| Uist Council ofVoluntary Organisations | 8,310 | 8,357 |
| University of Highlands & Islands | 18,000 | 18,000 |
| National Lottery | 43,000 | - |
| Highlands & Islands Enterprise | 12,048 | - |
| Robertson Trust | 13,000 | - |
| 133,597 | 61,051 |
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- |TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 September 2025 nor for the year ended 30 September 2024.
Trustees’ expenses
There were no trustees’ expenses paid for the year ended 30 September 2025 nor for the year ended 30 September 2024.
- STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| 30.9.25 | 30.9.24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Horticultural tutor | 2 | 2 |
| Project & facilities manager | 1 | 1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 1 |
| Wellness Coordinator | 1 | 1 |
| Handyman | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | 6 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
| 7. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| funds | funds | funds | ||
| 5 | z | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||
| Donations and legacies | 7,785 | - | 7,785 | |
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Community care, support and training | 26,129 | 61,051 | 87,180 | |
| Other trading activities | 31,360 | - | 31,360 | |
| Total | 65,274 | 61,051 | 126,325 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||
| Raising funds | - | 28,489 | 28,489 | |
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Community care, support and training | 46,707 | 31,195 | 77,902 | |
| Depreciation of community owned | ||||
| assets | 7,150 | 52.735 | 59,885 | |
| Total | 53,857 | 112,419 | 166,276 | |
| NETINCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | 11,417 | (51,368) | (39,951) |
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| 7. | 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 | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued |
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||||
| funds | funds | funds | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | ||||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 111,163 | 1,457,291 | 1,568,454 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED | ||||||
| FORWARD | 122,580 | 1,405,923 | 1,528,503 | |||
| 8. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Bothan & | ||||||
| New Build | New Shed | Turbine | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | ||||
| COST | ||||||
| At 1 October 2024 and | ||||||
| 30 September 2025 | 1,464,385 | 20,750 | 36,272 | |||
| DEPRECIATION | ||||||
| At 1 October 2024 | 116,988 | 865 | 30,202 | |||
| Charge for year | 29,286 | 415 | 910 | |||
| At 30 September 2025 | 146,274 | 1,280 | 31.112 | |||
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||||||
| At 30 September 2025 | 1,318,111 | 19,470 | 5,160 | |||
| At 30 September 2024 | 1,347,397 | 19,885 | 6,070 | |||
| Office | ||||||
| Equipment | Greenhouse | equipment | Totals | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| COST | ||||||
| At 1 October 2024 and |
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| 30 September 2025 | 221,262 | 16,260 | 6,605 | 1,765,534 | ||
| DEPRECIATION | ||||||
| At 1 October 2024 | 136,850 | 13,539 | 5,117 | 303,561 | ||
| Charge for year | 21,103 | 408 | ane | 52,494 | ||
| At 30 September 2025 | 157,953 | 13,947 | 5,489 | 356,055 | ||
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||||||
| At 30 September 2025 | 63,309 | 2.313 | 1,116 | 1,409,479 | ||
| At30September2024 | 84,412 | 2,721 | 1,488 | 1,461,973 |
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- FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
| FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS | |
|---|---|
| Unlisted | |
| investments | |
| £ | |
| MARKET VALUE | |
| At 1 October 2024 and | |
| 30 September 2025 | 1 |
| NET BOOK VALUE | |
| At 30 September 2025 | 1 |
| At30September2024 | 1 |
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
The company's investments at the balance sheet date in the share capital of companies include the following:
Garadh Cafe Ltd
Registered office: Bothan, Bayherivagh, Isle Of Barra, United Kingdom, HS9 5YQ Nature of business: Cafe
| Nature of business: Cafe | |
|---|---|
| % | |
| Class of share: | holding |
| Ordinary | 100 |
- DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 30.9.25 | 30.9.24 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Trade debtors | 1,604 | - |
| Other debtors | 3,627 | 2,431 |
| Intercompany | 10,061 | 11,261 |
| 15,292 | 13,692 |
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| 11. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.9.25 | 30.9.24 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Taxation and social security | 4,000 | 1,575 | |
| Other creditors | 9,425 | 13,974 | |
| 13,425 | 15,549 | ||
| 12. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN | ONE YEAR | |
| 30.9.25 | 30.9.24 | ||
| a | £ | ||
| Other creditors | 10,000 | 12,500 | |
| 13. | LOANS | ||
| An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: | |||
| 30.9.25 | 30.9.24 | ||
| £ | rl | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year on demand: | |||
| Other loans | 2,500 | 2,500 | |
| Amounts falling between one and two years: | |||
| Other loans - 1-2 years | 2,500 | 2,500 | |
| Amounts falling due between two and five years: | |||
| Other loans - 2-5 years | 7,500 | 7,500 | |
| Amounts falling due in more than five years: | |||
| Repayable by instalments: | |||
| Otherloansmore5yrsinstal | . | 2,500 |
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| 14. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | ||||
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| Net | Transfers | ||||
| At | movement | between | At | ||
| 1.10.24 | in funds | funds | 30.9.25 | ||
| E | z | £ | g | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 39,735 | 9,997 | (563) | 49,169 | |
| Designated New Build | 60,016 | (1,308) | - | 58,708 | |
| Designated fixed asset fund | 22,829 | (4,526) | - | 18,303 | |
| 122,580 | 4,163 | (563) | 126,180 | ||
| Restricted funds | |||||
| Outer Hebridies Community Led | |||||
| Local Development | 8,681 | (177) | - | 8,504 | |
| CBaB - Spagan grant | 10,000 | (10,000) | - | - | |
| CNES - Crown Estate | 11,000 | (11,000) | - | - | |
| Professional fees fornew build | 2,816 | (61) | - | 2,105 | |
| Big Lottery | 16,260 | (353) | - | 15,907 | |
| Big Lottery - Build | 855,773 | (18,686) | - | 837,087 | |
| CNES - Capital | 90,330 | (1,972) | - | 88,358 | |
| HIE - Highlands and Islands | |||||
| Enterprise | 92,260 | (2,014) | - | 90,246 | |
| HITRANS - Highlands and Islands | |||||
| Transport Partnership | 14,748 | (322) | - | 14,426 | |
| CNES - Leader | 127,372 | (2,781) | - | 124,591 | |
| New Build - own contribution | 9,332 | (201) | - | 9,131 | |
| Western Isles Development Trust | 18,419 | (401) | - | 18,018 | |
| Calmac | 22,381 | (489) | - | 21,892 | |
| Scottish Government - New Build | 22,381 | (489) | - | 21,892 | |
| All Weather Room Fund | 1017 | (28) | - | 1,289 | |
| National Lottery - All Weather | |||||
| Room | 8,114 | (173) | - | 7,941 | |
| Wolfson Foundation - solar panels | 28,012 | (7,003) | - | 21,009 | |
| Turbine repairs | - | (563) | 563 | - | |
| Energy Savings Trust | 61,216 | (11,510) | - | 49,706 | |
| WIDT - Turbine renovation | 1,626 | - | - | 1,626 | |
| CnES - Carbon Neutral Fund | 3,075 | - | - | 3,075 | |
| CBaB - Turbine renovation | 810 | - | - | 810 | |
| Wellness | - | 14,000 | - | 14,000 | |
| Project Manager | ~ | 9,862 | - | 9,862 | |
| 1,405,923 | (44,361) | 563 =1,362,125 |
1,362,125 | ||
| TOTALFUNDS | 1,528,503 | (40,198) | - | 1,488,305 |
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14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | _in funds | |
| £ | £ | . | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 65,682 | (55,685) | 9,997 |
| Designated New Build | - | (1,308) | (1,308) |
| Designated fixed asset fund | - | (4,526) | (4,526) |
| 65,682 | (61,519) | 4,163 | |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Outer Hebridies Community Led | |||
| Local Development | - | (177) | (177) |
| CBaB - Spagan grant | - | (10,000) | (10,000) |
| Voluntary Action - WILLS | 1,000 | (1,000) | - |
| UCVO - Wellness Coordinator | 3,310 | (3,310) | - |
| CNES - Crown Estate | - | (11,000) | (11,000) |
| Staffing & admin | 30,048 | (30,048) | - |
| Professional fees for new build | - | (61) | (61) |
| Big Lottery | - | (353) | (353) |
| Big Lottery - Build | - | (18,686) | (18,686) |
| CNES- Capital | - | (1,972) | (1,972) |
| HIE - Highlands and Islands | |||
| Enterprise | - | (2,014) | (2,014) |
| HITRANS - Highlands and Islands | |||
| Transport Partnership | - | (322) | (322) |
| CNES - Leader | - | (2,781) | (2,781) |
| New Build - own contribution | - | (201) | (201) |
| Western Isles Development Trust | - | (401) | (401) |
| Calmac | - | (489) | (489) |
| Scottish Government - New Build | - | (489) | (489) |
| All Weather Room Fund | - | (28) | (28) |
| National Lottery - All Weather | |||
| Room | - | (173) | (173) |
| Wolfson Foundation - solar panels | - | (7,003) | (7,003) |
| Turbine repairs | 47,239 | (47,802) | (563) |
| Energy Savings Trust | - | (11,510) | (11,510) |
| Wellness | 27,040 | (13,040) | 14,000 |
| Project Manager | 26,000 | (16,138) | 9,862 |
| 134,637 | (178,998) | (44,361) | |
| TOTALFUNDS | 200,319 | (240,517) | (40,198) |
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for the Year Ended 30 September 2025
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net | Transfers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At | movement | between | At | |
| 1.10.23 | in funds | funds | 30.9.24 | |
| E | £ | y | x | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 28,356 | 18,567 | (7,188) | 39,735 |
| Designated New Build | 59,769 | (1,331) | 1,578 | 60,016 |
| Designated fixed asset fund | 23,038 | (5,819) | 5,610 | 22,829 |
| 111,163 | 11,417 | - | 122,580 | |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Outer Hebridies Community Led | ||||
| Local Development | - | 8,681 | - | 8,681 |
| CBaB - Spagan grant | - | 10,000 | - | 10,000 |
| CNES - Crown Estate | - | 11,000 | - | 11,000 |
| Professional fees for new build | 2,877 | (61) | - | 2,816 |
| Big Lottery | 16,613 | (353) | - | 16,260 |
| Big Lottery - Build | 874,476 | (18,703) | - | 855,773 |
| CNES- Capital | 92,304 | (1,974) | - | 90,330 |
| HIE - Highlands and Islands | ||||
| Enterprise | 92,300 | (1,975) | - | 90,325 |
| CNES - ward | 1,977 | (42) | - | 1,935 |
| HITRANS - Highlands and Islands | ||||
| Transport Partnership | 15,071 | (323) | - | 14,748 |
| CNES- Leader | 130,156 | (2,784) | - | 127 372 |
| New Build - own contribution | 9,532 | (200) | - | 9,332 |
| Western Isles Development Trust | 18,820 | (401) | - | 18,419 |
| Calmac | 22,870 | (489) | - | 22,381 |
| Scottish Government - New Build | 22,870 | (489) | ~ | 22,381 |
| All Weather Room Fund | 1,344 | (27) | - | 1,o17 |
| National Lottery - All Weather | ||||
| Room | 8,286 | (172) | - | 8,114 |
| Wolfson Foundation - solar panels | 37,350 | (9,338) | - | 28,012 |
| Energy Savings Trust | 76,445 | (15,229) | - | 61,216 |
| WIDT - Turbine renovation | 10,000 | (8,374) | - | 1,626 |
| CnES - Carbon Neutral Fund | 19,000 | (15,925) | - | 3,075 |
| CBaB - Turbine renovation | 5,000 | (4,190) | - | 810 |
| 1,457,291 | (51,368) | - | 1,405,923 | |
| TOTALFUNDS | 1,568,454 | (39,951) | - | 1,528,503 |
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14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | . | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 65,274 | (46,707) | 18,567 |
| Designated New Build | - | (1,331) | (1,331) |
| Designated fixed asset fund | - | (5,819) | (5,819) |
| 65,274 | (53,857) | 11,417 | |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Outer Hebridies Community Led | |||
| Local Development | 8,856 | (175) | 8,681 |
| CBaB - Spagan grant | 10,000 | - | 10,000 |
| Voluntary Action -WILLS | 2,000 | (2,000) | - |
| Co-op Commuity Fund | 2,838 | (2,838) | - |
| UCVO - Wellness Coordinator | 8,357 | (8,357) | - |
| CNES - Crown Estate | 11,000 | - | 11,000 |
| Staffing & admin | 18,000 | (18,000) | - |
| Professional fees for new build | - | (61) | (61) |
| Big Lottery | - | (353) | (353) |
| Big Lottery - Build | - | (18,703) | (18,703) |
| CNES - Capital | - | (1,974) | (1,974) |
| HIE - Highlands and Islands | |||
| Enterprise | - | (1,975) | (1,975) |
| CNES - ward | - | (42) | (42) |
| HITRANS - Highlands and Islands | |||
| Transport Partnership | - | (323) | (323) |
| CNES - Leader | - | (2,784) | (2,784) |
| New Build - own contribution | - | (200) | (200) |
| Western Isles Development Trust | - | (401) | (401) |
| Calmac | - | (489) | (489) |
| Scottish Government - New Build | - | (489) | (489) |
| All Weather Room Fund | - | (27) | (27) |
| National Lottery - All Weather | |||
| Room | - | (172) | (172) |
| Wolfson Foundation - solar panels | - | (9,338) | (9,338) |
| Energy Savings Trust | - | (15,229) | (15,229) |
| WIDT - Turbine renovation | - | (8,374) | (8,374) |
| CnES - Carbon Neutral Fund | - | (15,925) | (15,925) |
| CBaB- Turbine renovation | - | (4,190) | (4,190) |
| 61,051 | (112,419) | (51,368) | |
| TOTALFUNDS | 126,325 | (166,276) | (39,951) |
TOTAL FUNDS
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14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Professional Fees for New These funds are restricted capitlised professional fees for Build the new building. These funds are carried forward as a fixed asset. Staffing & Admin Costs These funds comprise of restricted funding for one horticultural tutor and an administrator funded by Lewes Castle College. These funds were all expended in the year. These funds are restricted capitlised professional fees for the new building. These funds are carried forward as a Big Lottery fixed asset. Big Lottery - Build, CNES - These funds are restricted funds for the construction of Capital, HIE CNES -Leader, the new building. These funds are carried forward as a New Build -Own Contribution, fixed asset. Western Isles Development Fund, Calmac and Scottish Government - New Build Energy Savings Trust These funds are restricted capitalised costs for the setup and supply of electricity to the new building and the installation of an electric vehicle charger. These funds were fully expended in the year and carried forward as a fixed asset. All Weather Room Fund These restricted funds provided by the Lottery Aspiring Communities Fund are for the construction of an extension onto Am Bothan building for an all weather room. These funds are carried forward as fixed assets. Island Community Fund - These restricted funds provided by Inspiring Scotland were Solar Panels for the charity's "Rays of Hope" - for the supply and installation of roof solar panels to help power the new building and electric vehicle charging point. These funds are carried forward as fixed asset funds. Wolfson Foundation - solar These restricted funds were provided for the installation of panels solar panels. These funds are carried forward as fixed asset funds. WIDT - turbine repairs These restricted funds provided by the Western Isle Development Trust are for the renovation and repair of the charities wind turbines. These funds have been expended in the year. CnESCarbon Neutral Fund These restricted funds provided by CnES are for the renovation and repair of the charities wind turbines. These funds have been expended in the year.
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CBaB- turbine repairs These restricted funds provided by Coimheararsnachd Bhaaraidh agus Bhatarsaidh are for the renovation and repair of the charities wind turbines. These funds have been expended in the year.
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Outer Hebrides Community These restricted funds provided by CnES were for the new Led Local Development shed built in the previous year. These funds are carried forward as fixed asset funds.
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CbaB - Spagan These are restricted funds provided by Coimheararsnachd Bhaaraidh agus Bhatarsaidh. These funds have been carried forward.
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CnES Crown Estate These are restricted funds provided by CnES.These funds have been carried forward.
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Voluntary Action - WILLS These were restricted fund provided towards new planters. The funds were fully expended in the year.
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Wellness Coordinator These were restricted funds provided by Uist Council of Voluntary organisations towards the cost of the wellness co-ordinator. The funds were fully expended in the year .
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Staffing & Admin These were restricted funds which were to assist with the staffing and admin costs of the charity. They were fully expended in the year.
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Turbine Repairs During the year funds were received from Spagen, Crown Estates, The Lottery and CNI towards turbine repairs. These were restricted funds. This money was all expended in the year.
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Wellness & Food Larder During the year money was received from The Robertson Trust, Island Cost Crisis Emergency Fund, Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund and The Barra Childrens Centre. The balance has been carried forward.
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Project Manager During the year restricted funding was received from the Lottery towards a project manager. The balance is being carried forward .
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15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Garadh Cafe Ltd is a trading subsidiary of the charity.
During the year, the following transactions occurred:
The charity charged rent totalling £3,600 to the trading company.
The charity granted £1,200 to the trading company to contribute towards the cost of wages in the year.
The balance receivable from the trading company at the year end was £10,061 (2024 - £11,261).
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 September 2025
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 |
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|---|---|---|
| 30.9.25 | 30.9.24 | |
| FE | E | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations | 12,096 | 6,248 |
| Gift aid | 1,211 | 1,211 |
| Subscriptions | 310 | 326 |
| 13,617 | 7,785 | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Rent received | 10,733 | 14,310 |
| EV Charging Income | 724 | 851 |
| Electricity income | 14,925 | 16,199 |
| 26,382 | 31,360 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Deposit account interest | 132 | - |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Garden income | 21,206 | 23,969 |
| Wages recharge | 5,385 | 2,160 |
| Grants | 133,597 | 61,051 |
| 160,188 | 87,180 | |
| Total incoming resources | 200,319 | 126,325 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Other trading activities | ||
| Repairs & renewals | 68,802 | 28,489 |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Wages | 65,175 | 30,379 |
| Social security | - | 239 |
| Pensions | ~ | 747 |
| Insurance | 2,805 | 3,014 |
| Light and heat | 11:325 | 11,480 |
| Telephone | 2,214 | 1,945 |
| Postage and stationery | 611 | - |
| Advertising | 140 | - |
| Training | - | 175 |
| Carriedforward | 82,270 | 47,979 |
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| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 |
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|---|---|---|
| 30.9.25 | 30.9.24 | |
| £ | 3 | |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Brought forward | 82,270 | 47,979 |
| Repairs & renewals | 982 | 2,259 |
| Disclosures | - | 100 |
| Subscriptions & Licences | 2,276 | 249 |
| Garden purchases | 18,868 | 9,432 |
| Cleaning | 417 | - |
| Respite expenditure | 5,638 | 368 |
| Professional fees | - | 5,070 |
| Travel expenses | 240 | 269 |
| Catering | 4,503 | 720 |
| Freehold property | 29,286 | 29,285 |
| Short leasehold | 415 | 413 |
| Improvements to property | 910 | 1,071 |
| Plant and machinery | 21,103 | 28,140 |
| Fixtures and fittings | 408 | 480 |
| Computerequipment | 372 | 496 |
| Grants to institutions | 1,200 | - |
| 168,888 | 126,331 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Management | ||
| Wages | - | 7,898 |
| Finance | ||
| Loan | 140 | 140 |
| Governance costs | ||
| Accountancy and legal fees | 2,687 | 3,418 |
| Total resources expended | 240,517 | 166,276 |
| Netexpenditure | (40,198) | (39,951) |
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