‘COISIR GHAIDHLIG iLE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES & MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
Charity Number $C042275
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COISIR GHAIDHLIG ILE Report of the Trustees and Management Committee For the year ended 31 October 2025
The Trustees and Management Committee present their Report and un-audited financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2025.
REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
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CHARITY NAME: Coisir Ghaidhlig Ile CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: S$C042275 : CHARITY REGISTERED ADDRESS: Baptist Manse, Jamieson Street, ' BowmoreIsle of Islay PA43 7HL . TRUSTEES: Ron Goudie (Chair)
TRUSTEES:
Alice Stewart (Secretary) Andrew Burnham (Treasurer) Tracey Johnson (Music Librarian) Arlene McKerrell (Conductor) Lynn Mitchell (Deputy Conductor) Libby Morris (Gaelic Tutor) Maggie Bell Jenny Featherstone
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
Stephen Bavin
Croit Dobhrain Port Ellen Isle of Islay PA42 7AX
BANKERS:
Bank of Scotland Poltalloch Street Lochgilphead Argyll and Bute PA31 8LW
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COiSIR GHAIDHLIG ILE Report of the Trustees and Management Committee For the year ended 31 October 2025
Structure, Governance and Management Governing Document The organisation is governed by a Constitution adopted on 27" April 2011
Structure
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The Trustees act as the Management Committee who are responsible for carrying out the aims and objectives of - the organisation.
be eligible
The maximum permitted to serve on the Management Committee is 12. Only those who are members canbe for election to the Management Committee.
Recruitment & Appointment of Trustees Members may only elect members on to the Management Committee at Annual General Meetings. The Management Committee may, however, appoint members on to the Management Committee at any time. All membersappointment.of the Management Committee must retire at the Annual General Meeting,. but are then eligible for re-
Trustee Induction & Training
As new Trustees are already members of the organisation they have an interest in the Charity and how it runs, a short Induction will take place on the responsibilities of becoming a Charity Trustee.
- RiskRisk Management ManagementPolicies have. been developed. The main risks are: e Custodianship of Funds — managed by use of Bank Accounts and relevant Accounting Policies; e Failure to raise necessary funding- dealt with on case-by-case basis.
Organisational Structure The Trustees act as the Management Committee
Organisation’s Principal Objectives & Activities
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a. To advance education through the development of Gaelic musical capabilities, skills and understanding (in particular singing) by individuals and choirs on Islay; ; :
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b. To advance the Arts through the promotion and encouragement of high standards in musical performance, especially singing;
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c. To promote a heritage of Gaelic choral singing by developing a repertoire of traditional songs and through participating in such competitions, concerts and other appropriate events as the Choir may from time to time decide.
Main Activities
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Annual Programme The annual focal point is the choral competitions at the Royal National Mod, held each year in a different town.
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Principle Funding Sources Funds are typically raised from four sources: e Members donations/Subscriptions: The Choir has around 40 members who each pay £200 annually;
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e@ Sponsorship; e Fundraising; e Donations.
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COISIR GHAIDHLIG ILE Report of the Trustees and Management Committee For the year ended 31 October 2025
Achievements and Performances ) 2025 was a good year for the choir. Our membership increased in number, and everyone enjoyed the weekly practices. We also had a number of opportunities to sing in the local community including a performance at the opening of the new hotel in Port Ellen. | Local and National Mod The Choir performed performed at the Local Mod Mod in September 2025, various members from members from from the choir choir also sang in solo competitions and many many others attended in the the audience. The choir continue continue to support this this local event event and fully intend to compete compete in 2026. The 2025 2025 National Mod, was Mod, was was held in Fort in Fort Fort William. Coisir Ghaidhlig Ile won the won the the Sheriff MacMaster MacMaster competition and came came second in the Puirt a beul. beul. Both of these these results were excellent achievements. We were were delighted that Louis Davey also won won the Silver Pendant Pendant Competition. .
The Choir performed performed at the Local Mod Mod in September 2025, various members from members from from the choir choir also sang in solo competitions and many many others attended in the the audience. The choir continue continue to support this this local event event and fully intend to compete compete in 2026.
The 2025 2025 National Mod, was Mod, was was held in Fort in Fort Fort William. Coisir Ghaidhlig Ile won the won the the Sheriff MacMaster MacMaster competition and came came second in the Puirt a beul. beul. Both of these these results were excellent achievements. We were were delighted that Louis Davey also won won the Silver Pendant Pendant Competition.
Financial Review
The organisation has made a deficit of £10,860.97 (2024 was a small surplus of £836.35).
Total Funds at period end were £5,366.88 (2024 £16,197.85) all of which are General Funds.
Reserve Policy
Total General Reserves at the Year End were £5,366.88 which continue to be used to further achieve the aims of: the organisation.
The Trustees aim to maintain a minimum of £2,500 in the bank to cover, for example, potential funding shortfall/enforced delay in travel to/from National Mod etc.
Investment Policy
The Trustees have considered the most appropriate policy for investing funds and have found that short to medium term investment of funds should be held in a Current Account.
Plans for future periods
Following our success in Fort William, Choir membership is up again in the new year, and we intend to re-enter the Ladies competition at the Royal National Mod in 2026. ;
On behalf of the Trustees
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Independent Examiner’s Report
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) 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.
My examination is 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 anda comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures inthe accounts and seeks explanations from the 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 accounts.
In the course ofmy examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: * 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 comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations ,
have not been met, or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Address: Croit Dobhrain Port Ellen Isle of Islay PA42 7AX
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COISIR GHAIDHLIG ILE Report of the Trustees and Management Committee For the year ended 31 October 2025
Coisir Ghaidhlig Ile
Receipts and Payments Account For year ended 31 October 2025
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|2025|2024|
|General|Restricted|Total|Total|
|Funds|Funds|Funds|Funds|
|Receipts|£|£|£|&|
|Donations|450.00|0.00|450.00|550.00|
|Receipts|from Fundraising Activities|11,000.00|0.00|11,000.00|15,682.86|
|Trading Receipts|413.00|0.00|413.00|0.00.|
|Income from Other Charitable|Activities|6650|.|0.00|6,650.00|6,075.00|
|18,513.00|0.00|18,513.00|22,307.86|
|Payments|
|Expenses|from Fundraising Activities|813.11|0.00|813.11|0.00|
|Payments|Directly Relating to Charitable Activities|28,510.86|0.00|~|28,510.86|=|21,329.55|
|-|Grants & Donations|Paid|0.00|0.00|0.00|91.96|
|Governance|50.00|0.00|50.00|50.00|
|Total Expenses before Asset Purchases|29,373.97|0.00|29,373.97 ...|ATI|
|Purchases|of Fixed Assets|0.00|0.00|0.00|.|0.00|
|Total Expenses|after Asset Purchases|29,373.97|0.00|29,373.97|21,471.51|
|Net Surplus/Deficit|-10,860.97|0.00|-10,860.97|836.35|
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COISIR GHAIDHLIG ILE Report of the Trustees and Management Committee For the year ended 31 October 2025
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Statement of Balances
For year ended 31 October 2025
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| CashFunds | £ | £ | |||
| CashandBankBalance at start | at startofyear | 16,197.85 | 15,361.50 | ||
| NetSurplus/Deficit | -10,860.97 | 836.35 | |||
| CashandBankBalance atend | end ofyear | 5,336.88 | 16,197.85 | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Fixed Assets | £ | , | £ | ||
| ITEquipment | : | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| CD recorder | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
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| OtherAssets | £ | £ | |||
| Debts duetothecharity | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||
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| OtherLiabilities | £ | £ | |||
| Creditors | wet | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| 0.00 | 0.00 |
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COISIR GHAIDHLIG ILE .
Report of the Trustees and Management Committee
For the year ended 31 October 2025
Coisir Ghaidhlig le Ghaidhlig le le
Notes to the Accounts Accounts
As at 31 31 October 2025
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2025 2024
£ £
Nature and purpose of funds
Restricted Funds 0.00 0.00
Designated Funds 0.00 © 0.00
General Funds 5,336.88 16,197.85
5,336.88 16,197.85
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Coisir Ghaidhlig le Ghaidhlig le le - Notes to the Accounts Accounts As at 31 31 October 2025 .
Trustees Renumeration
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Two Trustees were renumerated this year : (2023/24 Two Trustees received a total of £1625.00)
- Arlene McKerrel £1100.00 for her services as Conductor. 2. Libby Morris £687.50 for her service as Gaelic Reader
Trustees Expenses
The following Trustees received retivitnmemant for costs incurred on behalf of the Choir . Three Trustees were re-imbursed costs of £9,098.76 (in the year 2023/24: £2267.86) _ 1. Alice Stewart £384.99 2. Tracey Johnson £70.27 : 3. Arlene McKerrell £8,643.50 Total: £9,098.76 ee
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COiSIR GHAIDHLIG ILE Report of the Trustees and Management Committee For the year ended 31 October 2025
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Analysis of Receipts For year ended 31 October 2025
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|General|Restricted|Total|Total|
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|Islay Energy Trust|3,000.00|0.00|3,000.00|0.00|
|Mactaggart Third Fund|0.00|0.00|0.00|5,682.86|
|Ardbeg|0.00|0.00.|0.00|250.00|
|All-IslayOther donations Fund|||8,000.00450.00|0.000.00|8,000.00450.00|10,000.00300.00|
|Sponsorship|0.00|0.00|0.00|0.00|
|Membership|Subscriptions|6,500.00|0.00|6,500.00|5,900.00|
|17,950.00|0.00|17,950.00|22,132.86|
|Receipts|from Fundraising Activities|
|Raffles, quizzes|0.00|0.00|0.00|—-|0.00|
|Praeg Survey|||0.000.00|0.000.00|0.000.00|0.000.00|
|Safari Supper|
|0.00|0.00|0.00|0.00|
|Gross Trading|Receipts|
|Sale of choir clothing|413.00|0.00|413.00|0.00|
|413.00|0.00|-|413.00|0.00|
|Receipts from Other|Charitable|Activities|
|Share of travel|0.00|0.00|0.00|0,00|
|Prize money and Awards.|150.00|0.00|150.00|175.00|
|Other income|0.00|0.00|0.00|0.00|
|150.00|0.00|150.00|175.00|
|TOTAL RECEIPTS|18,513.00|0.00|18,513.00|22,307.86|
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Analysis of Payments
For year ended 31 October 2025
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|General|Restricted|Total|Total|
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|Expenses|for Fundraising Activities|:|
|Fundraising|Expenses|813.11|0.00|813.11|0.00|
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|813.11|0.00|813.11|0.00|
|Payments|Directly|Relating|to Charitable Activities|;|
|Accommodation|for Islay Gathering|3,915.00|0.00|3,915.00|0.00|
|Coaching & Tuition|0.00|0.00|0.00|0.00|
|Computer hardware/software expenses|84.99|0.00|84.99|177,09|
|Clothing|0.00|0.00|0.00|77.70|
|Conductor|Fees|1,100.00|||0.00|1,100.00|1,000.00|
|Brooches|0.00|0.00|0.00|2,400.00|
|Gaelic|reader fees|687.50|0.00|687.50|625.00|
|_|Gifts|of Appreciations|0.00|0.00|0.00|91.96|
|Insurance|233.80|0.00|233.80|233.80|
|Music|797.60|0.00|797.60)...|2-3:|551,00|
|Memberships|and|licenses|45.00|0.00|45.00|20.00|
|Local Mod expenses|0.00|~|0.00|0.00|0.00|
|National Mod Expenses|21,113.20|0.00|21,113.20|13,899.30|
|Rehersals|(room hire)|0.00|0.00|0.00|1,500.00|
|Sundry|(Refreshments,|return|of Mod|trophies)|S77|0.00|S377|324.00|
|Office expenses|~|0.00|0.00|0.00|29.95 °°|
|Special|events|(travel expense|for rehearsal days)|500.00|0.00|500.00|=|491.21|
|28,510.86|0.00|28,510.86|21,421.51|
|Governance|
|Accountant|50.00|0.00|50.00|0.00|
|50.00|0.00|50.00|0.00|
|Total Payments|28,560.86|0.00|28,560.86|21,421.51|
|Purchases|of|Fixed|assets|
|Computer and Software|0.00|0.00|0.00|0.00|
|TOTAL PAYMENTS|29,373.97|0.00|29,373.97|21,421.51|
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