Scottish Borders LGBT Equality (SBLGBTE)
2024 has been a period of change for us. That being said, we continue to provide safe spaces for people who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
As a team of dedicated volunteers, we continue to run cafes and pop up events, such as this year in Peebles and in Hawick, as well as being a contact for those that require virtual support.
Our plan for next year as well as accessing core funding, is 2 fold;
2025 will be a year of further change, as we hope the Borders will finally have a paid employee to serve full time; and also a PRIDE event, which hasn’t happened in the Borders before.
The board would like to thank for her dedication and service to the LGBT community in the Borders. We wish her well as she finally takes time for herself!
Chair - Scottish LGBT Equality.
Independent Examiner’s Report
I report on the accounts of the charity Scottish Borders LGBT Equality for the year: 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) 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. The trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (a) to (c) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act.
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the statements 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention 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 match the accounting records, comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met
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Or, to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Borders Community Action
Date: 31/01/2025