Annual Report & Financial Statements for the year endin9 30th November 2024 Scottish Chaiity No SC042828. ryIECDT ARLSTON COMMUNITY OIVILOPMIIITTAUIT Earlston Community Development Trust SCIO Annual Report & Accounts 30th November 2025 SCIO Charity No SC042828 Prlnclpal Address: 7 High Slreet EARLSTON TD4 6HQ Names of Charity Trustees: Mags Pow611 Sarah Petrie Jackie Kinmond Rosie Cooper Gill Cooper Morag McGlashan Chairperson Treasurer Secretary Trustee Trustee Trustee Charity Trustees left during the year: Alms and Objectives Earlston Community Development Trust (ECDT) 16 a legally constituted voluntary organisation and is run by members ofthe Earlston community. Registered as a Scottish Charitable Sncorporated Organisation {SCIO) whose constitution was signed 26th January 2012. Charitable Purposes The advancement of citizenship or community development. The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreatlonal activities. with the object of improving the conditions of life for the person for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. The advancement of environmental protection or improvement.
Annual Report & Financial Ststemenls for Ihe year ending 30th November 2024 Scottish Charity No SC042828. Summary of Main Actlvities in Relation to Objectives Our aim is to help the village of Earlston develop facilities that can be owned and- managed by the people of Earlston for the benefit of the whole Gommunity. Our goals are to provide services and facilities for recreation and other leisure time facilities for the Earlston area. following prin¢Tples of sustainable dovelopment and in the interests of social welfare, so that local people's conditions of life may be improved,. and to provide an example of best practi for similar organisations, both regionally and nationally. Misslon Statement "To meet the social, cultural, environmental, educational and other needs of the communities of the Earlston Area (Earlston and surrounding communities) by providing facilities, ServIS and carrying out other relevant activities. The Trust will be run by the people of Earlston area for the people of Earlston area. Achievements and Parformance for 2025 COMMUNITY FUND Earlston Community Larder 2025 carried on successfully with the Community Larder offering the food share on a Wednesday morning at the community Cafe in the Church hall, alongside the volunteers from the church. The Community Larder is open to everyone in the village and we work to reduce surplus food going to landfill, so reducing food waste. On average, we have 15 people collecting food, and usually one or two donations of food from members of the public, over and above what we collect from Morrlson's, the Premier store and the health ntre. We still get a FaShare delivery twice a month and this maintained the basics that we offered to those who are in need of food. We supplied 2 or 3 families a food parcel on a weekly basis. 5UPPOrted by the health centre staff who dropped the parcels off. We are contaGtable by the community if anyone is struggling with buying food. We had a few seed swaps and home-grown fruit and vegetable swap events over the spring and summer, encouraging the community to redu food waste and also to try growing their own fruit and vegetables. These events were well attended and more people brought a variety of different seeds, seedlings and produ along. We also had some atlendees keen to have a go at growing their own from the surplus for the first time. Over the year, we received donations of £867 to the Larder. This has allowed us to buy basic hygiene products, tinned meat, pasta sauces and a few other stsple$. We have spent £173.00 during thig period.
Annu81 Report & Financial Statements for the year endlng 30th November2024 Scottish Charity No SC042828. In addition, we have a community herb planter which is situated next to the bus stop in the square, and we encourage the community to help themselves to these herbs when they need them. We would like to say a huge thank you to Earlston in Bloom volunteers for maintaining the herb planter over the least year, it is very much appreciated. Orchard Town Project The newly planted trees at the Cauldie have taken well. There were trees bearing fruit over the summer, which quickly disappeared - which is great. Earlston Prlmary School Opening Event In June we took part in Earlston Primary School's Opening Event. Itwas a great day. and very well attended by the community. Our smoothie bike went down a treat with over 130 smoothies cycled. Many thanks to Morrisons. Premier Earlston, Asda. Farmfoods and Purple Plum for the donation of fruit and jUlS for the smoothies, and Burnfoot Community Futures for the use of the Smoothie Bike. Place Plan Project In September, following a successful application to Scottish Borders Council. Earlston Community Development Trust and a Town Team began developing a Local Place Plan with help from wnsultants from Community Enterprise. The Local Place Plan will set out the long-term vision that our Community wants to achieve over the next 10 years and will develop a plan to help deliver a more collaborative and sustainable future. Membership of ECDT - have your say EGDT is a community owned development tfust. In practi this works by encouraging local residents from the community to become members. Joining ECDT shows your support for creating a sustainable community and allows the opportunity for residents to work together to make a positive difference to their community. If you have any ideas for projects that you would like to see ECDT running in Earlston, please become a member of ECDT. Anyone Gan join, it is open to all - young people, individuals, community groups and businesses. Being a member doesn't cost anything and the level of involvement is entirely up to yourself. It can be as simple as receiving minutes of our meetings to keep you updated on our work. If you would like to become a member, or would like to discuss further, then please get in touch via our website w.ear15ton.net or Facebook page. It's our community and together we can make it betterl
Annual Report & Financial Statements for the year ending 30th November2024 Scottish Charity No SC042828. Sincere Thank5: We would like to take this opportunity to thank all contributors for their continual support, generosity and hard work over the last year pulling together for the benefit of the community, as without you itwouldn't have been possible. In particular, all our wonderful and dedicated volunteers, individual supporters, Earlston in Bloom, Earlston Parish Church, Earlston Community Council, Earlston Morrison's, Earlston Premier Shop, Earlston Health Centre, Scottish Borders Council Eildon Foodbank, Lauder Larder, Brakes Community Benefit Rebate, Earlston Carnera Club, Society of Vincent de Paul and Scottish Borders Council.
Annual Report & Financial Statements forthe year endlng 30th November 2024 Scottbsh Charity No SC042828. Flnancial Revlew statement of Reserves Policy: It is the Trust's aims to have a years running cost held in the bank. Detsils of any deficlt: There was no financial deficit this year. the Trustees will conlinue to monitor the balance. Detslls of Donated Faclllties & Services: The Charity benefits from the time given by all the Trustees to the running of the Charity. Statement of Trustees Responsibilities 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 responsible for keeping proper accounting records which, on request, must reflect the financial position of the Charity at that time. This must be done lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and must take reasonable steps for the prevention andlor detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Signed Mags Powell Chairperson Date......
Annual Report & Financial Statements for the year ending 30th November 2024 Scottish Charity No SC042828. Recelpts & Payments Account Year Ended 30th November 2025 Recelpts & Payments Notès Unrestricted Account Funds Restricted Total Funds 2025 Total 2024 Recelpts Donations Grants Other Charitable Activities Bank Interest 317.21 0.00 0.00 12.80 550.00 867.21 419.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 536.59 12.80 14.95 0.00 Total Recelpts 330.01 550.00 880.01 971.51 Payments Expenses from Fund Raising Activities Expenses from Charitable 2 Activities Independent Examination Governance Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 89.60 173.04 262.64 678.29 175.00 0.00 0.00 175.00 150.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Payments 264.60 173.04 437.64 828.29 Nel Receiptsl(Paymenls) Transfer Between Funds 65.41 0.00 376.96 442.37 143.22 0:00 Surplusl(Deficit) for Year 65.41 376.96 442.37 143.22 Statement of Balances as at 30th November 2025 Notes Unrestrlcted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Total 2024 Balances at Start ofyear Surplusl(Deficit) for Year 1275.88 65.41 0.00 1275.88 1132.66 376.96 442.37 143.22 Balances at End of Year 1341.29 376.96 1718.25 1275.88 Other Assets {See nole) 3675.79 5580.70 Llabillties No Outstanding Liabilities Signed........ Sarah Petrie Treasurer
Annual Report & Financial Stalement5 for the year ending 30th November 2024 Scottish Chartty No SC042828. Notes to the Accounts 2025 2024 1. Income from Charltable Activities Community Larder 867.21 956.56 2. Expenses from Charltsble Activltles Insuran 89.60 89.60 Printing 5.70 Expenses for Orchard PToject 0.00 0.00 Expenses Community Larder I Seed Swap 173.04 582.99 Total 262.64 678.29 3. Assets of Earlston Community Development Trust SCIO as at 30th November 2025 2025 163.00 236.97 0.00 1832.82 300 288 855 2024 217.99 315.95 679.00 2443.76 400.00 384.00 1140.00 JuicerlPasteuriser Drier & Thermometer 'Grass Cutter Orchard Project Tools & Materials 6 x Gazebos 2 x Pop Up Banners Matlock Planter with Seat Total 3675.79 5580.70 Grass cutt¢r has b¢en gifted to Greener Melros¢ 2025 figures show 250/0 d¢preciation 4. Trustee Remuneration and Related Party Transactions The Trustees did not receive any remuneration or expenses during the year
Annual Report & Financial Statements for the year ending 30th November 2024 Scottish Charity No SC042828. Notes to the Accounts cont'd 5. Nature & Purpose of Funds The statements of account for the year show the unrestricted financial figures for the Charity. Funds as at 30th November 2025 as made up as follows.. Unrestricted Funds General Funds Communty larder 699.34 601.21 Restricted Funds Community Larder 550.00 Total 1718.25 The funds are held as follows". Bank account Cash Account 1352.30 365.95 Totsl 1718.25
Annual Report & Financial Statements for the year ending 30th Novembar 2024 Scotts8h Charity No SC042828. Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Report to the trustees of Earlston Community Development Trust SCIO Registered charity number SC042828 On the accounts of the charity for the period to 30th November 2025 Set out on Pages 6-8 Respective responsibillties of trusteés and examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preParatn of the accounts in accordan 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 Regulation5 does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44{1) (G) of the Act and to stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examlnerfs statement My examination Is carried out in accordance With Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a revtew 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 seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matlers. 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. Independent examiner's statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention 1. which gives me reasonable Gause to believe that In any material resped 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 . to prepare accounts which accord with the acGounling records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulalions have not been met, or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be dfawn in Order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Graeme Cowe, Leaderdale Crescent, Èarlston. TD4 6BJ Date: . Relevant professional qualification{s) or body: AIB Scot