The Carnoustie Haven Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2025 Scottish Charity: SC045291
The Carnoustie Haven Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Contents Page Reference & Administrative Information Trustees, Annual Report Report of the Independent Examiner Receipts and Payments Account Statement of Balances Notes to the accounts 9-12
The Carnoustie Haven Reference and Administrative information For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Address." 112 High Street Carnoustie Angus DD7 7EB Charity reference." SC 045291 rr Independent examiner.-
The Carnoustie Haven Report of the Trustees For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees are pleased to present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. Structure. Govemance and Management The Charity is an unincorporated voluntary association governed by its constitution and registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator from 17 December 2014 (charity number SC 045291). The Carnoustie Haven is a membership organisation, with membership open to all volunteers. The affairs of the charity are managed by a Committee. who are the trustees of the charity, and are elected annually at the AGM. In the event of the resignation of an office bearer, an extraordinary general meeting is held by the remaining trustees and attended by the other members to elect a replacement office bearer. The names of those who served as trustees during the year and other reference and administrative information is shown on page 3. Objectives and Activities The main objects of the charity are 1 . To advance citizenship or community development by supporting charitable, voluntary and non-profit making local community groups to enable public participation in a range of community activities 2. To advance public health and mental well-being Achievements and Perforniance The Carnoustie Haven Chartty Shop is located on the High Street of Camoustie. The shop is our focal point, and where we generate most of our income. The shop is staffed by an army of volunteers. The concept is controlled by a dedicated team of trustees who receive no financial benefit from the charity. When The Haven was conceived, nobody could have anticipated the impact it would have on the town. We return monies to the community at an annual Presentation Night and have handed out funds in seven presentations to date, to local groups and good causes, and our aim is to continue to do so. We try to donate to more diverse and different groups and individuals at each presentation. We were thrilled to be able to return to our usual format for the presentation night in May 2024, a fantastic evening held at the Royal British Legion in Carnoustie where recipients attended to receive their cheques in person. We were extremely pleased to be able to give a fantastic £24,000 back to the community this year. OUR PLACE IN THE COMMUNITY The Haven is a prominent shop on the main street through the town and this, together with occasional press coverage, is how we let people know we are here.
This raises our profile and we demonstrated that we are here to work within, and for, the community. All revenue raised in the shop, after deduction of rent, maintenance, power and running costs, is returned to the community of Carnoustie through annual presentations to organisations or individuals. The shop is more than a charity shop, it has become a place for people to pop in and feel welcome. It is well supported with very generous donations of clothing and other items throughout the year. We are also very grateful for the continued generous support of members of our community who regularly donate cash to the Haven to be distributed at our presentations. OUR PEOPLE The Haven is run and managed by a team of committed people who care about the community. Our motivation is to support the community and to give groups and individuals a chance to obtain products, services and opportunities otherwise outwith their immediate financial remit. We are pleased to have been able to return to welcoming Duke of Edinburgh volunteers this year, who have made a fantastic contribution to the running of the shop. We want to put a smile on the face of our beneficiaries and make sure community spirit stays alive. Financial Review Details of income and expenditure can be found on page 7 and in the accompanying notes. Income from shop sales amounted to £35,059. Income from interest was £822. Other income of £469 was received from donations. Expenditure totalled £36,828, including 31 awards (Total - £24,000) which were made this year as detailed in Note 6. There was a deficit of £477 for the year leaving a total of £62,810 available for grant making and operational costs. Reserves Policy Our reserves policy is to maintain a balance equal to 8 to 12 weeks of projected revenue to cover unexpected costs and urgent donations. Reserves at the 31 st March 2025 satisfied the policy. Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees
Report of the Independent Examlner To the Board of Trustees of the Carnoustie Haven I report on the accounts of The Camoustie Haven for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 10. Respective responsibilities of Board of trustees and Examiner The charity's Board of Trustees is 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 (Scolland) Regulations 2006 (the Regulations). The Board of Trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the 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 indudes 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 Board of Trustees conmIng any such matters. The prOdureS 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 Examiner's statement In the course of my examination. no matter has come to my attention 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect 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 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. Date: 2611212025
The Carnoustie Haven Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended 31" March 2025 2025 2024 Receipts Shop sales Donations Note 35,059 469 37,435 363 Interest 822 809 Total receipts in year 36,351 38,607 Payments Payments for Charitable activities.. Propety Costs Other expenses Grants l Donations 11,978 850 13,869 421 24,000 40,500 Governance Costs: Independent Examination Total Payments in year 100.00 36,828 54,890 Net (payments) I receipts in year (477) (16,283)
The Carnoustie Haven Statement of Balances as at 31 March 2025 Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Funds Reconciliation Opening Balance Net (Payments) l Receipts in year Closing Balan 63,287 {477) 62,810 79,569 (16,282) 63,287 Bank & Cash Balances Bank account 37,233 25,545 32 38,532 24,723 32 Savings account Cash in hand Total funds 62,810 63,287 The accounts on pages 7 to 12 were approved by the trustees on 24 December 2025 and are signed on their behalf by:
The Carnoustie Haven Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 l. Basis of accounting The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 (as amended). 2. Nature and purpose of funds Unrestrictedfunds can be used in furtherance of any of the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees. A single unrestricted fund is maintained for the day to day operations of the Charity. Restrictedfunds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. All the funds of The Carnoustie Haven are unrestricted. 3. Trustees, remuneration and expenses No remuneration was paid to trustees during the year and no expenses were reimbursed to them. 4 Property Costs 2025 2024 Rent 9,077 794 8,455 710 Water rates Utilities 12 12 Shop repairs, cleaning & rubbish removal Insurance 1,667 428 3,981 711 11,978 13,869 5 Other expenses Stationery New Till 670 421 180 850 421
The Carnoustie Haven Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 6 Grants made 2025 2024 Carnoustie Theatre Club 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 500 Kevin Christie Trust Fund Carnoustie Marie Curie British Legion Food Bank Camoustie Camoustie Panmure FC Gerry Bruce Carnoustie Trinity Church Cycling Without Age Scotland Carnoustie Claymores Swimming Club Carnouslie Tea Dan & Friendship Club Friends of the Fairy steps Kinloch Centre Comfort Care Fund 1,000 1,000 250 500 1,000 500 Manna Project Carnoustie Choir 750 500 Carnoustie Community Cafe Burnside Parent & Toddler Group Woodlands Parent Council 500 500 500 500 500 500 Carnoustie Girls Football 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 500 Discovery Dan Carnoustie High School Parent Council Football Action Katie Robertson The Wheeled Piper Dementia Choir 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 22,500 Carnoustie Rugby Mini Midi Rugby Club Thursday Club Carnoustie at Christmastime Holyrood Church Continued on page 11 Subtotal 14,500 io
The Carnoustie Haven Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Grants Made (Continued) Continued from page 10 Subtotal 22,500 14,500 Camoustie Muirdrum WRI 500 Carnoustie Games Club 500 Willowbank Comfort Fund 500 Carnoustie High School Rugby Club Singing with friends- Camoustie Memories Carnoustie Community Council Easthaven Together 1st Camoustie Scout Group Inspiration Orchestra Carnoustie Panmure Walking Football Club Panbride Friendship Circle Camoustie ThisUe FC 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 500 Carnoustie Kids Club Musical Memories Carnoustie & District Pipe Band Arbroath & District Athletic Club Barry Parish Church Carnoustie Musical Society Arbroath & Camoustie Band Friends of Guiding Continued on page 11 Subtotal 24,000 37,000 li
The Carnoustie Haven Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Grants Made (Continued) Continued from page 11 Girls, Basketball Team Subtotal 24.000 37,000 500 Young People with Complex Needs Social Group Tip Top Toes Brookfield Residents Group 6th Camoustie Brownies 500 500 500 500 Carnoustie Girl Guides 500 Authentic Counselling 500 24,000 40,500 12