Re ort and Financial Statements for the 6thA ril 2022 to 5th A ril 2023 eriod For OUTPOST HIGHLANDS SCIO A Scottish Charitable Incor orated Or anisation OIJTI)OS'I' (:HAllI'rY 0Suppdthp Lael View Loch Broom Ullapool Ross-shire IV23 2RS
2023 Contents Trustees Annual Report Page2-6 Independent Examiners Report Page 7 Statement of Receipt and Payments Page 8 Statement of Balances Page 9 Notes to the Accounts Page 10- 11
2013 Trustees Annual Report For the year ended 5th Aprll 2023 The trustees have pleasure in presenrine their report togetherwith the financial smementsand the irbjependent eKarninerfs report fortheyea¥ Ènded 5th April 2023 Introdurtion In September 2012 before Outpost Charity was even thought of. arb idea was put forward to tsFoundw ll0f walking Inverness to Ullapool for charity- In Marth 2013. the eventwent ahead and long with her pailnei/C FoundCrdeCided not onwoUld they carry out the event but they would Invite otheT5 to In them. They decided a military based charily wa5 what they wanted io fundraise for. wluch was a cause close to their hearts. Thèy chose a charity and a communitygioup Ito provide sUprt IcKallyl and the oiBani5ation began. This took several months but 500n the Au8USt 2013 arrived and although it was a lor aNJ arduou5 even( it was a huge success. 28 people took part and between them thw ratsed over£7.4. Shortly after completing the walk ealiSed the pKJtential that this e4Tent had to help other chèrrt1è5 and rai awareness in the community and so they made the event an rjaI walk. They began researching several military chariries and local group5 for whom t¥ could support in the coming years along wilh thè support each one provtded. They swn alIsed that ahhough trTe are several military tharities throughout the UK, there were few in the Highlands and more support could be provided in areas which were not already betng covere(L After much deliberat)n they decided that becominga charity was the way forw¥d to enablè tlwn to proVe support for our servicemen and women. ¥etèrans and their families. IM)wever they felt that keepin8 the annual ¥rdlk was a great way to provide wider support through other tharities and in areasthey WQLld not co¥w. Over the nexi few months they researche(l. compkned lorms and e¥entualty obtaIr charitable status with OSCR and was incorporated on (X April 2014. About the Char. WÈ a a small military charity based in the 5ttl$h Highlands however we do provide sUprt throughoLrt the UK. Our work is aimed at supporting the Ar[rd Forces Community from any èra. conflict. serv or a8e and theÉr families. We hève defifted support to emotionally, socially and praclicalty help people throu8h activities. events. programs and general dally lile suprx)rt. The support we provldè is based on sew-hdp. IndepeIen and sotial integration all of whith ran provide the beneficiary the basic skills and confidence to support themsdvesaThJ to improvetheir own conditK)ns of lrfe at home or work. We use tried and tested alternativetherapy concepts such as Wilderne55. Nature 3ndArt to support beneficiarie5 which providesa positive char£e in combination wfth thetr standafd therapies. We tdke the time ro Ilsten and do our very best to hÈlp and probrydefast * dirert SUFPXt where 15 rt needed. Our volvnteers are passionate aut everything we do and we dedicate as mtsch of our spare timea5 we can to help those who made sacrifiw on our behajf and their famil. Most if rKt all ol the volunteers have knks tothe Militsry in some way, some a Veterans themsefve5. Theteam have specific roles within the charity each takinB on more than one to ensure that all areas are covered so that Outpost Charity can Provide the Lst support we can in the safest way. including equal opportunrties and fair 5LlPPOrt for all. Every year thousands of servicemen and women lee the forces arKI return to civilian lile some of may. at times need a Sittle gvidance. help or support. We bdieve that anyone who has served their covntry and theirfamiliÈs. deserve nothing le5S than our utm05t respect and the best wssitrAe support which should be provided a5 500n as they are in need of >t.
Outp1 Hithland SCIO 2023 Ob"ective5 and Activities Charitsbk Purposes and Actiwties The purpose ofthe charity is to prov7de relief from gjffering and hardship for men or women who a or have at any time 5eTved WFih any branch of the British Amiy. Roydl Navy and Royal Air For (Regular or Reserve): Merchant Nay Iserved in conflict) and their farnilies. Providtn8 SUPPOrt lor ihose who are in nee(1 by reason ola8e. ill-health, disability, financial hardship. sotial tirtumstance or otherdisadvantage ihe cwerall objective of improving conditions of life. All ol our Xtivtties a centred on encouraging SOC integration. improving mentsl Phys31 health and financial support Our main actNlties are.. - Providingthe provision and organisation of re(tIonal facilities, actNitiesand 5UPPOrt twcerams - Constructing. advanang and ma1ntatn1 f11(leS for and with knned Forces Community members - Supplying klusehokl and mobility necessities, 8r#xls or ser¥eS - Raising awareness of the needsof the Armed For Community We review our aims annualty looking back at our athie¥ements and the outcome of ourwork. We analyse the Suc5$ of each activity based on feedback and exper to enwre our a$ and artr¥its remain focused on our stated purpose. We actively seek to workwith other Charities and or8anisatK)nsTdhere pts5sible to giveour beneficiaries the best possible opp)rtuniiies for support. Achievements & Performance The board of trustees have continued their efforts in showirq our donors, teneficiaries. the and other stakeholders ourcommiimefttto good 8overnance, profess¥)naltsm and good fundraising practlces. As suth we have again renewed our membership with.. . Charity Excellee. the trustee5 wOrkedthrO the wryxled frameTork coveriw¥ all as[$ of governan. volunteer5. plannin& anafysis arwj much more obtairNng the Quality Mark 0E again forthe year which we now proudly display on all medo. - Scotlish Fundratsing Standards Panel.. is our commitment. shown t1U8h the use of the new Gotsj Fundraisir8 logo where the board agree to aknde by the Code of Fundraisin8. This Instills Lonfidènce in our donors and the general public that we are committed to lawful and ethKal fundraisin8 inline with the pr3ttKe. In September we were awarded the Good FundraisinB 1080 as 3 SWI of acceptance to the panel. We are proud to declare that this year no complaints were recieved onfy W)siti feedback and cornpliments wth thanks from tse who we have yJpw)rted. It is clear that our work. pr(xesses, procedures and volunteers are Wofking trernendously well prnviding berrfit to OUT Servi users. Beneficiarie5 are reaching finarKial stability and independence. obtsining knowledge and guidarKe to manage any Issues they maybe facln& utilising peer support groups established to imwove f[ndShipS and social•sation and all this expands on their Tret¥rk of wpport whieh we assist In creating at the veteran5 Camp ar throLW provisionsof necÈ5S1t$. In October 2022 we were nominated in the Personable category of the For the People Awards 2022 and Shortly after shortlisted. sadly we did not get through as finalists however it was fantastic to be nominated. This shows we arè growing and working in a manner that is positive. provmling benefit and that work is 1r4 recogntsed. This year we were able to run 6 Veierarts Camps with over 90 places bw.ng alsocated in total which has Len o busiest year to date. WTrth an ever 8rOWi list of registratK)r6 the camps are becomingeven more powlar and volunteer numbers are irKreasin£ to suPrt the camps. November 2022 the Veterans Campwas trialled at our winter location bui with new excitin8 activities, whKh wasfanta5tic. Artivities irKluded go kartin& zip lining. ice skating, escape rooms, wildlife park and more. The feedb¥k from ihe camp atlendees was extremehf Positive and we hope to return theii next year and continue todo so as part of the on8oing camp
Outy05t Highland SCIO 2023 In December2022 we were deltghted to be ats to implement LMW new 80% papède55 wocesses and a new CRM system that is not only customi5ed to charity's needs t1 streamlinesour w(esSeS, prov5 statistical dats and more indepth rÈw)rtin8 but it also iedute5 aministration time. The new syston works extremelywell and will help the charity in its long term aims and through its expansion pkins of modemi5ing systems. This yearthe charrty has workedtow¥ds ts expansion. increa5ingvdunteer nurnber5, meeting irKreased thmand of support from clntS and via referrals and continues to Work alongde mary other ser¥ice charities to wo¥Kle the best support s)ossible forthe men, woman and families of our Armed Forces. Financlal Revlew During the year the charity generated income of £61.244. WeBenerate income by car[%0tfundral$1ng &tNitie5, Promotion lor donatK)ns, collectiors, ever arKI utili5ing graTrt OprtutieSWhere pOle. Thi5 year we were delighted to be awarded 4 grants to 9JPPOrt OLtr work: - To assist with provision Of necessities suryort we recieI £5,froM The RobertsonTnst £15,(JY)from Veterans FOUndatn. - To assist wrth core costs we received £l.OCA)from the Amold Clarke CcrfnmunityGrant Fund. - Fov a55i5tance in implementingthe new upgraded 5y5tems. cbud based case manwent and addfjtitinal welfare officer we recieved £4.979 frr4m Foundation Scotland Baille Giffcd Award. In additon we also recleved the final balan of theArn Forces C¢)¥enaTrt Fu1 Trust Grant of £1,750- Note 9 to the accounts has been induded to show expenditu$ from the funding which was predominantty recewed last year and some funds In the ajrrent year. We a extrernethkFul to all grant woviders for 1r SUPPDrta5 these 8rants have helpèd us expand as a charity and continue to provide supwrt while meeting WKTeased demand. all in all making a signifrtant drfferen to the lives of whom we support. An amazing 95% of payments made from the account were paid out on Charitsb actsvr(ie5 tough the provision of necessities supplies and/orseI5, pro8rams such as the Veterars Camp. general support and some equipment. Where fvnds were and were not tharrftèle purwJ5es it was for other Operatir costs and fundraising. The trustees, policy is to mainièin reserves at around 6 months of nomi runni w5ts in (Kder to m&t commitment5 and to cover any unexpected or high end expenditure such as insuran. The unrestritted funds represent income received but not yet ¢Jtilised *n supporting charitable actp4ities. Prinaple R15k and UnrtaInlieS For the most part Df the year there were mirmmal rth or UrertaintlÈS. however. with the current dimate where the C05t of l+ving crtsis is still ongoin& it has wnpatted on our work. From onsèt the board of trustets ha¥e managed. monttored, assessed and adapted considering changes that would be required to minimtse any effect on the charity. This included but not limited to finances. operations and increase(I demand for ou¥ Services throvgh self and or8ani5ation referrals. The overall IMM on the charity has been wedomlrtently arnd inc47me8eneration bui this has not affected our 5UStainability. As a result the trusiees carrd out assessmentsand the folk)wing measures were implemented to generate an income.. Sgurcin8 of funders and makin8 applicattonsforgrants. utilising and increasing online fundraising and Sale of donated go5, Utilising Cltrrent resources yjch as the relÈase of designated funds if and when necessary. usè of existin8 grants already obtsined and potential need to utilise tharity reserves which was considered to be at an adequate level to continue operations if necessaryfor the deyenated 6 month period. The charivs expenditures have decreased slightly in support costs for provision of necessities whh we feel is due to covid pandemic subsiding to some extent but yet remain hoh in compari50n to self @erated income due to demand for ¢MJr services howe¥erc05t5 such as expenses aThl fundraising colls have decreased. Regular monitoring and rep)rting continues at board meetin8$ and adjustments will be made in planning and operations as the deems
Golng Concern The going concern remains th cost of livir and its implitationsforthe chariWs 1)perat50d activitiesforthe comingyear and the result of this is the effects primarijywrth generating an inrome. At present we are in a good financial p051tion with further grants awarded but not yet received 3nd we have the ability to continve to operate as normal howe¥erthe board will continue to regularty review information on the ctsrreni climate situation and will adapt our management plan to ensure are atde to tofttinue our operatKns aThl sup Plans for Future Periods Overthe coming year we will continue to streamline our processe& increase wolteer numbus within the wdfare department and actively fundraise online in addition to probryding suprA)rt with wesstty support the Veterans Camp to ensure 5UPPOrt is reaching those who need it. Strurture Governance & Mana Strurture Outpost Charity is reCOgnd as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation and is controlled by its governing document. a constitution- with a single tier structure. The trustees are the only member5 of the charity and at present the board is made up of 4 Trustees_ Some irusiees are those who were app)inied on incorpofation and new trustees who have been appointèd ovèr time. ment Governance Recrnilment & Aw)Inimeni ofTrus¢¢es Appointrnent and removal of a tTUStee is prSsed in attordance with the Constitution whKh requires that: Apposntment is apwoved by majority agreement of the existine boaid of trustee5. Removal of a trustee may only be approved wrth majorityagreementof the other trustees. As perthe Constitutionthere must be a minimum of three trustees and no morethan 5eYen at anygiven p)int. The trustees. on appoiniment mayor may not be familiar with the work of the charrty but they do have the knowle(e and skills to carry out a trustee ro effectivety. Newtru5tees are indted and £ the inforfflation and dLxumentation they requi to understand the tharity. its aims and objertives a1 the way in which it operates. All new trustees arè given information whith includes but is not h'miied to. their obligatk)ns. CUmer*tatIOn thai seis framework, finantial over¥iew and accounts. meeting pr¢xethjS ar•d future an$ and aims. Fundra151ng We have signed up tothe kottish Fundrdi5ing Standards Panel. whtreal our fundraistty artivittes complies with the Code of Fundralsing Prartices aThJ is committed to the Fundraisi Guarantee. The approath tsken to fvndraising is balanced and ethical. due regard is paid to all lundraising activities and in particular. protertiThg people including those who are vulnerable. All fuNlraisers are provided with information and giNdance to ensure their fundraising actions do not beeome unreasonably persisitant, place undue pressure to give or intrude on prtvacy. Processes a in place which enables monrtorsng ol all ldraIsi& 3Ctbvity on the charity's tehalf and to date no cornplalnts havè been recer¥ed.
Ouwt Highland SOO 2023 Staternent of Tntstees Resp(¥•bIlItIeS The trustees are responsiblè forthe Strateg dtreLtion. g(p4emance and for keepirg rKoper accounting recordsihat disclose reasonable accuracy at arbvtime the financial position of the charity. Theyakn managÈthe day to day running of the chartty. To facilitate the effectiveness of the charity. trLtstees each hold a role whid) contributes to operations induding finance. administration. programme lated actrwty rn0. They L4)5erve and tomplywith thè mÈthodsarKI principles in OnIS SORP in preparing a true and fraiT view of thè state of affairs ofthe tharity within the truktee's annual report and the finanoal statements that arè prepared in accordante with the applicable law and accounting standards. The trustees have a duty to identrfy, as5es5 and rÉwiew the risk to which ihe charity 15 exposed and ensure appropriate systems a in place to provide reasonable assuran5 to mitygate exposure to majorri5k5. InclLKling but not limited to ensuring the assets of ihe charity a safeguarded. takine we¥entatfve mea5uresfor the deteLtion of irre8ularlries, fraud etc. Referen and Adminlstratlve Inforniation Charity Name OutpK)st Highlands SCIO Other name Charfty is known by Outpost Charity Charity NUfflr SC044790 Prlntipl Address Lael View. Loch Broom. Ullapwjol. Ross-shre. IV23 2RS Current Trustees . Chairnian - Wce Chaiman . Secretary/ra9Jrer No otherTru5tEes 5er¥ed during the year. Appro¥ed by the Iard olTn*ees Signed on their behalf by-. Print Name= Position- Date:
Outyast Hi#Nand 500 Independent Examiners Report For the year ended 5th April 2023 Independent Ex4ffmrf$ Reportto theTwstees oloutrt Hl¢N•ndSCIO I report on the accounts ofOuty)st Hi8hland sao for the •T ended P April 2023 whKh tompwise53 Statement of Recelpts and Pawments. statement of Balances and the related ThAes. This report is wnade 5dely lo the Charity's Trustees, as a tthy, in aCcordCe wr¢h Seciion 44 the Charities and Trustee Investment IS(otlandl kn 2(X)S. My examlnation has trRen dertaken so that l rni8ht state to the CharitysTrustee5th05e matteTS l am required to state to them in an independent examinerfs rtport and lor no other purpose. To the fulle extent permltted by law, I do nrt accept or assume SponbIlIty to anyove other than the Charity and the Charstys TrLStee5 as 3 body. for my examlnation, for this reF or forthe DnnS I have fwrned. Respecilw rwslblllllesof TtS Emarnlner The chariW5 trustees are respjnsibk for the preparation of the acwjnts in accordance with the termsof the Chartkne5 and Trustee Investment Iscotlandl Act 21MIS and the Charities AccouTrts lkntlandl Regulat•)ns 2( las amended). The charity tnJstees tonsiderthe audit requirement of Re8ulation 10111 Idl of the 26 Accounts ReguLitionsdoes not apply. 11 is my reswjnsibiltty to examtne the aCcOts as required underseclton 44llllcl of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to rny attention. B•sls of Independent Examintrfs rep¢xl My exarninatwjn was carrled out in accordanw[Eh Regulat 11 Oft 2CJ6A(counts Re8ylations. An exarnination irKludes a revwof the accountinE recwds kept by Charity and a Comparis cthe aicount5 presented with tk#)se record5. It also includes a C($1atI0n of any unusual ilefnS or disclosures in ihe acc(wnty ar¥J seek5explanatJns from the tru5teesconcerning ami suth matterL The procedures undertakendo not provide all the eviderKe thai would be required in an audit and consequently I do not expressèn audit ownion on the YW given by the accounts. Indepeb)dent Examinerfs statement In the course of myexamin*KJn, Th) matter has tome lo my attenti. 111 whKh gives me reasonable rause to bee¥e that in any material respect the uints". I to keep accountsng records in accordarKe with seCtiL 44llllalof the 2(X)5Act and Re8ulation 4 of the ?[ Accounts Regulations.. aThJ I to ppaatCjtsts whith accord with acc(MJnbng retd53nd corryty wilh RealTr 9 of the 2fM)6 ftegulation5 have not been met.. oi to which. in my opinion. attention shodd bE dra¥m In orderio enable a piopei underStanthOf the ets 5 Whitefriars Crescellt Perth PH2 OPA
(W HIKhlanttsao 2023 Statement of Receipts and Payments For the year ended 5th Aprll 2023 Receipts Total Income tlonations Grft Asd & Gasds Fyndraisin8 Other Tradlng AvItIeS Grants Notes Fund5 7.220 2023 2022 10,530 11559 559 20.085 8.253 27.729 27.729 Totsl Income 31.707 29.537 61.244 132.956 Expenditure Fundraising Charitable Aaivty Go¥enance C05t Sundry Expenses 3.717 24.1%3 3.n7 4078 114.164 1,200 8&9 66.842 Totsl Payments 27.7 67.8SO 95,630 120.242 Surplw5llDefititl lorthe year Transfer btheen Funds Syrplus/lDefkhl forthè year 3.927 -38,313 12.714 3.927 -38313 12,714 hè rM)tes on p¥ 10 & 11 lomi an Irrta part of these &Ints
2023 Statement of Balances For the year ended 5th Awil 2023 Bank Reconciliation SurpluslDeficit Total Funds Brought Fofward Total Funds Carried Forward 3.927 9.033 12,960 -38,313 44,794 6.481 12,714 41.113 53.827 S327 A41 Bank & Cash Balances Cash In Hand Indudine Petty Cash Balance at Bank Totsl Cash 19A35 19MI 53,822 53.827 The ml85 on pa3e 10 & 11 f(¥m an part of I1 nts Approved by the board 0lTneeS on their behalf by". Print Name- Positron: A/ Date.. Signed (M) t1rbebè try: Print Name.. Postion..
Notes to the Account For the year ended 5th Awll 2023 l. P•sts of Accountiryg These acCnIS have been prepared on the Receipt5and Payments basi5 in Kdance with CharilS & Trustee Investment Ikotlandl Act 2Th)5 and the CharrtEs kcounts IScodarKJI Reatty)n$ 2LX16 las awndedl. Unrestriaed funds a thoSE that may be wedatthe I5cretKffl otthe Tnotees fft furthtranttof the obieas (rfthe thariry. Restrkted funds rnay onty be for 5pEcified purFJse whKh i5e5 dL¥h)rsor 11tfv1Xl5 vai5ed. we for a spKrf purpose. 3. Related P•Trar&artions Notrustees were in receipt of remuTherationor expem5e5 paid on thew behaw ftom the charity thjring the cirrent or previous year. (kne trustee wa5 reimbursed otst of wxkete¥pensesdurirethe yearof 2023..£1,81612022-Threetrustees £4,205). rotsl Total Note 4 Furla451 IncL¥ne Fundraising Actl¥ltles Fun Fd$ 12.559 12.559 20. Total 12,559 59 20.085 Total Total 2022 &253 Note 5. Other Tr¥dinB Acts¥lts
ale of Donated Goods Fund5 Fotal 8.253 Tolal Total 2022 1.000 ¥ote 6. (>aDts -e5co Bag5 of Help Scheme Irnold Clarke leterans FoUndat)n lobenwn Trust rya FoundatioTr Winter Support Fwd lugh FrdSer Foundation cottish Govemment AF Resilience Fund vmed Forces Covenant FLtnd Trust ound*ion Scotl8nd- Baille Grfford Award 2023 15.(MKI 1S000 ),crf)o 7,500 5,CKJO 3.IX)O 5,IKIO 15.(MJO 1.7YJ 4.9T9 1.750 4.979 27.729 27,719 88.5C 10
Tot•1 Tolal Nots 7. Costol FdIal$l( Events Other Trading Artivities Fwdraising Activtties Equ4pment & Mainienante Promotion Vohjnteerout of Pt Expense5 -195 945 1.207 1207 63 63 2.103 3.170 Totsl 3.717 3.717 4,878 Total Note8. G)st otCharft•ble A¢5$ Prlntiple ktivittre5 Insurance Awareness Promotion Administrntion & Operations Vdu¢iteer Costs Training Fuw 2022 102,631 1,043 21.386 81.774 159 2.423 25 279 3.360 651 L120 5.783 676 2,967 1,035 Totsl 24,3 66.842 90.905 114,164 Al8.. Principle uctNities indude dtrertsupport. wojmms éonatron5 0ndrItableeqU1rnt U5edforsuppon Total 2023 37.658 Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust 37.658 31.987 rotal 37.658 37.658 31.987 thè 8moLtnts 8tKMn •i the at*)vè ore abo irKauded rte 8. Total Total IIK DesBnaled Fd$ Jnrestiicted funds split .. Funds 5,562 2023 12.960 9.033 rotal 7.399 5.562 12,960 9.033 11