Carsphairn Community Trust
Scottish Charity Number SC044308
Trustees, Annual Report and Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025

Carsphaim Community Trust
Trustees, Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
Scottish Charity Number SC044308
Trustees, Annual Report
The trustee5 have pleasure In pre5entlng thelr report tO8ether with the financial statements and the independent
examiner's report forthe year ended 31 March 2025.
Reference & Admlnlstratlve Information
Chari
Name
Carsphairn CLYnmunity Trust
Charit Number
SC044308
Address
urrent Trustees
Structure Governance & Management
The Charity is governed by its constitution which was adopted in 2013.
ointment of Trustees
The management committee, which normally meets on a quarterly basis, are the charity's trustees. Membership of
the management comm+ttee is open to anY￿e over the age of l& Trustees are elected at the Annual General
Meeting whith is normally held In October each year. Under the constitution. trustees serve for a period of 3 years
and can be nominated for re-elertion.
en
Tho trustees are responsible for the management of the trust. The trustees decide on a ￿)t￿n8 rnalority basis as to
whKh 0r8an15at￿nS should benefit from the trust funds.
Objertlves & Activities
haritable
the advancement of educatlon" Ihe provlsion of recreaiional facllitles, or the organi5atlon of recreatlonal activitte5,
with the object of improving the conditiofts of life for the persons for whom Ihe facilities or activtties are primarily
intended" the advancement of environrnental protection or improvement the relief ofthose in need by reason
of age, ill-health. disability, financial hardship or other disadvanta8e
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Carsphairn Community Trust
Trustees, Annual Report and Account5 for the year ended 31 March 2025
Scotlish Charity Number SC044308
Trustee remuneration and ex
The trustees did not receive any remuneration or expenses durlng the year
enses
Flnancial review
As a result of the deficit of £24,693 for the year, the charity held unrestricted funds of £38.62 and restrcited funds
of £22,756.23.
Reserves
The trustees, policy 15 to maintain reserves at around £2,CJ)O. Total reserves atthe yearend were £22,794.85.
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Carsphairn Community Trust
Trustees, Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
Scotlish Charity Number SC044308
Independent Examinerfs Report to theTrustees of Carsphalm CommunityTTust
I report oll the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 4 to 6.
Respectlve responslbllltles 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 Investrnent (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts Iscotland) Regulations 2006. The
charity trusteÈs consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10111 Id} of the Accounts Regulations does not
apply. It is my respor6ibility to examine the accounts as required under section Ulll Icl of the Act and to state
whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls ol Independent examlnerfs statement
My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl 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 view given by the accounts.
Independent examlnerfs statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
l. which give5 me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements..
• to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 4411) la} of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006
Accounts Regulations. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts
Regulations have not been met, or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandingof the accounts to
be reached.
Name:
Relevant Professional body.. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Address.. ADCA Chartered Accountants. 32-34 High Street. Sanquhar
Date.. 19 December 2025

Carsphairn CommunityTrust
Trustees, Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
Scottish Charity Number SC044308
Statement of Receipts and Payments- For the year ended 31 March 2025
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Note
Recei
Donations Received
Grants Received
Fundraising
Rent
loo.00
132,816.97 132,816.97 41,300.00
497.10
7.40
5,100.00
5,100.00
5,100.00
497.10 137,916.97 138,414.07 46,507.40
497.10
Pa
ments
Cost of Charitable activities
Repairs
Grants
Assets
4.653.05
26,391.94
31,044.99
7,632.60
7,632.60
8.000.00
8,000.00
116,429.50 116,429.50
4,653.05 158,454.04 163,107.09 15,155.20
3,388.91
5,466.29
6,300.00
Surplus/{Deficlt) for the year
(4,155.951 120,537.07) (24,693.02) 31,352.20

Carsphalrn Community Trust
Trustee5' Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
Scottish Charity Number SC044308
Statement of Balan￿s- As at 31 March 2025
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Note
Funds Reconciliation
Cash at B6nk101/0412024)
Surplus/ (Deflclt) for the year
4,194.57
43,293.30
47,487.87 16,135.67
14,155.951 120,537.071 (24,693.021 31,352.20
Cash at Bank (31103120251
38.62
22,756.23
22,794.85 47,487.87
Bank Balances
Bank Current a¢count
38.62
38.62
22,756.23
22,756.23
22.794.85 47,487.87
22,794.85 47,487.87
The notes on page 6 forrn an integral part of these accounts.
Approved bythe trustees on 19 Decèmber 2025 and signed on their behalf by:_

Carsphairn Community Trust SC044308
Convenorfs Report
th
AGM 9 December 2025
For Year: I" April 2024 - 31" March 2025
Carsphairn Community Trust Extra-curricular grant scheme
This continues to run for school aged children residing in Carsphairn community using funds
awarded from CREFL (£8,000), and all successful applicants received payment by June 2024.
Community hydro scheme being researched and costed.
Development Officer
New development officer started work during April 2024 for a three year contract, employed by the
trust and working on behalf of both Trust and Carsphairn Community Woodland. To mainly develop
projects and assist the community.
Development officer was task to work on a application for CREFL funding to secure community
transport.
CCT joined the community transport association which can give support and advice on community
transport.
Development offi'cer handed in her resignation end of March 2025,
Carsphairn Community Trust Help Group
The group continued to help members of Carsphairn Community throughout the year, as
required, including medical appointments, prescription collections, shopping and transport.
Recreation Group
Social mornings have continued in the hall throughout the year on a Monday morning for
social / games interaction also providing hot soup and beverages.
Soup recipe booklet was printed from members of the Monday Morning Social group and
will be going on sale to raise funds for local charities.
Social event day was held in Lagwyne Hall on the I" January 2025, which was a big success
and enjoyed by everybody
Calendars
2025 Carsphairn Calendars were produced and delivered free to all residential homes within
our community. Surplus calendars were sold, with proceeds again donated to charity.
Community transport: The Trust continued to look into the possibility of securing ownership
of a minibus for use as community transport.
Property
Glenr05a
Front wall rendering was undertaken and painted, the front door and porch windows were
renewed and all external woodwork was painted to keep the property in good order.
Property tenant dissapeared winter 24/25 leaving belonging in situ, rent continued to be
paid.

Olrig
Olrig property was purchased with funding from CREFL in September 2024 , CREFL monies
awarded was £124,134.00 which included funds to carry out remedial repairs.
Several carpets were renewed in Olrig prior to a new tenant being found alon8 With
remedial works carried out.
Date: 09112/25