LAWSONDALE SPORTS CENTRE TRUST SCO44049
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
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Trustees Annual Report Year ended 31 March 2025 Reference and Admlnlstratlve Detalls Scottish Charity Number SC044049 Structure Governance and Mana ement The charity was established on 4 June 2013. The Trust is administered in accordance with the terms of the Trust Deed. Recrultment and a olntment of Trustees The Trustees were those appointed on the establishment of the Trust and they represent the minimum number required. Appointment and removal is in accordance with the Trust Deed which requires that appointment is approved by unanimous agreement of the existing Trustees and the removal of any Trustee by the unanimous agreement of the others. In accordance with the Trust Deed, the Trustees are elected annually. All current Trustee5 retire at the AGM and being eligible, propose themselves for re-election. PUBLIC
Organisation
The Trustees appointed under the Trust Deed are responsible for the overall management of the charity. Meetings are held regularly to discuss current activities and planned activities.
Objectives and activities
The purpose of the charity is to provide a safe environment and to encourage and promote the development of sport, both physical and exertion for the wellbeing of the inhabitants of Westhill and the surrounding area, for the health benefits that it can provide. The activities also provide opportunities for public participation for a wide range of participants. The provision of recreational facilities at Lawsondale are available to male and female members of the community, as per the Recreational Charities Act 1958.
Achievements and performance
The LSCT Trustees take their responsibilities very seriously and aim to create a sports complex of excellence. The facility is open every day of the week, both daily and in evenings. Participation numbers grown on the previous years and continue to span all ages from preschool to adult. The outdoor user groups continue to be fully maximised.
The LSC Trust now runs the operations which is running a 3G football pitch on site at Lawsondale. The Trust were gifted the share capital of LSC Ltd on 9[th] June 2017 and works closely together in continuing to achieve the aims of the Trust whilst providing a sustainable future going forward.
Financial Review
This period showed continued strong and stable financial performance. There was increased expenditure on equipment in the form of goals and nets due to attrition and wear and maintenance and facilities spend remained steady, with a slight increase in the repair to damage on the carpet which is usual for a carpet of this age. The facility running at near 100% capacity reflecting the additional footfall and activities. The majority of new spend on facilities was in the form of lighting upgrades and repair.
During this period WCC incorporated a Junior football and development squad into its umbrella. This squad started its incorporation on the 3G pitch due to the planning and development of a Junior compliant pitch to the north east corner of the grass area. The Junior committee has started fund raising activities and we expect to see this revenue in the coming period.
Additionally, with a view to increased revenue generation, 3 initiatives have been started:
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A Café in the pavilion has now been through its testing period and will be returning a rent to the trust in the next period
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Naming rights have almost been secured with that revenue being split between the Junior squad for start up costs and the trust. This revenue of approximately £1,500 par year is expected in the next period
Plans for future period
Grants for additional lighting is planned for the upcoming period.
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Statement of Trustees’ responsibilities
The Trust Deed requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year prepared under section 44 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.
Approved by the trustees on 29[th] December 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
(former Secretary) & Treasurer
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Independent Examiner’s Report
For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Lawsondale Sports Centre Trust I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on the following pages.
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) 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.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement
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 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 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.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In the course of my 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:
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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 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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LSCT Statement of Receipts & Payments for the year ended 31st March 2025
| LSCT P&L | |
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| 2024/25 | |
| Bank Balance as of 01/04/2024 | £124,454.25 |
| INCOME 1 | |
| Revenue Stream | £97,588.22 |
| Total income | £97,588.22 |
| INCOME 2 | |
| Grass Pitches Revenue Stream | £0.00 |
| Extra income(advertising/fund raising) | £0.00 |
| Total income | £0.00 |
| Total Balance | £222,042.47 |
| EXPENDITURE | |
| Insurances & Bank charges | |
| LiabilityInsurance | £758.92 |
| Bank Charges | £0.00 |
| Subtotal | £758.92 |
| Utilities | |
| Electricity | £3,548.19 |
| Water and sewer | £2,354.53 |
| Waste removal | £416.71 |
| Internet | £659.26 |
| Subtotal | £6,978.69 |
| Facilities | |
| Maintenance or repairs(inc leisuretec) | £2,667.88 |
| Supplies(sanitiser/paint/toiletries) | £0.00 |
| (Carpet - see maintenance) | £0.00 |
| Ground upkeepinc cleaner - see maintenance | £0.00 |
| Propertyrepair | £6,669.83 |
| Subtotal | £9,337.71 |
| Equipment | |
| Gen | £10,928.18 |
| Other | £0.00 |
| Subtotal | £10,928.18 |
| Misc & Unplanned | |
| Other misc | £275.46 |
| Other | £0.00 |
| Subtotal | £275.46 |
| Total Expenditure | £28,278.96 |
| Summary | |
| Starting bank balance | £124,454.25 |
| Total Income | £97,588.22 |
| Total Funds available | £222,042.47 |
| Total Expenditure | £28,278.96 |
| Bank Balance as of 31/03/25 | £193,763.51 |
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The Notes on the following page form an integral part of these accounts.
Approved by the trustees on 29[th] December 2025 and signed on their behalf by:-
Secretary Trustee
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