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Fèis Phàislig Annual Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2023

Charity Number SC045342 Unincorporated Association

Fèis Phàislig Annual Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2023

Contents

Trustees' report (incorporating the strategic report) .......................................................... 2 - 5 Independent examiner's report .............................................................................................. 6 Statement of receipts and payments (incorporating the income and expenditure account) .. 7 Balance sheet ........................................................................................................................ 8 Notes to the financial statements ...................................................................................... 9-12

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Trustees’ Report

The trustees present their report and the charity’s financial statements for the period ended 31 August 2023.

Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, Its Trustees and Advisors

The registered name of the charity is “Fèis Phàislig”.

Fèis Phàislig (the Association) is constituted as an unincorporated association and has been recognised by HMRC as having Charitable Status and, as such, is exempt from Income and Corporation Tax in relation to its charitable activities.

The OSCR charity number is SC045342.

Registered Office

The registered address of the Association is:

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Current Trustees

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Along with the above, the following non-executive committee members form the operational committee of the Association:

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Structure, Governance and Management

Organisational Structure

The governing document of the Association is the constitution, adopted on 2 November 2014.

Board Meetings are held regularly, especially in the period prior to the Fèis week, and have full, strategic decision-making responsibility. All Trustees are entitled to attend these meetings.

Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting held in November. Newly appointed Trustees are subject to a formal induction process as part of their appointment. This process involves briefings from the Chair and operational overviews.

Day-to-day operational management of the Association is carried out by the committee, with the assistance of volunteers.

All Trustees give their time voluntarily and are not remunerated for their roles. Valid out of pocket expenses are reimbursed to only, as day-to-day organiser, with the prior approval of the committee. is also paid for his role as tutor at both the annual Feis and the program of Weekly Lessons. These rates are commensurate with those paid to other tutors.

Additional Governance Issues

All committee members and any volunteers are required by Fèisean nan Gàidheal to undergo checks under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme), which is administered by Disclosure Scotland. is the nominated Child Protection Officer within the committee.

Fèisean nan Gàidheal is the umbrella body for all Fèisean, of which the Association is a member.

Objectives and Activities

The main objectives of the Association are:

In order to achieve these aims, the Association runs a year-round programme of events for young people aged 5-25 in the Renfrewshire area. This includes an annual ‘Fèis Week’, a series of weekly instrumental classes and a summer ‘Cèilidh Trail’ tour for early-career musicians. Further information on the Fèis can be obtained from the website (feisphaislig.com).

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Strategic Report

Achievements, Performance and Plans for Future Periods

Fèis Phàislig was established in November 2014 to provide traditional music opportunities for young people in Renfrewshire. The board has worked diligently throughout the year to enhance our existing programme of activities and expand opportunities for young people across Renfrewshire. Through our diverse range of events and initiatives, we reached over 15,000 young people across the region in 2023.

We are grateful for the continued support of our funders, including Fèisean nan Gàidheal and Renfrewshire Council, whose contributions have enabled us to deliver impactful opportunities for young people throughout the year. Their support has been instrumental in our ability to provide enriching experiences and foster a love for traditional arts among our participants.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all the tutors who have dedicated their time and expertise to work with us over the past year. Their commitment to nurturing young talent ensures that every participant receives a high-quality experience, and we value their ongoing contributions to our various projects and initiatives.

Below are highlights of our key activities and accomplishments during the 2023 financial year:

Fèis Week (Seachdain na Fèise):

Our seventh annual Fèis Week provided four days of music-making and arts workshops, attracting 166 participants across various age groups and skill levels. The event, held at Johnstone High School, featured a diverse range of workshops led by professional tutors, offering participants the opportunity to develop their skills and showcase their talents.

Weekly Lessons (Clasaichean gach Seachdain):

Our weekly instrumental lessons continued to thrive, with 72 participants attending classes in accordion, fiddle, and guitar. Additionally, our Fèis Bheag sessions provided introductory sessions for younger participants, fostering their interest in traditional music from an early age.

YMI: Introduction to Scottish Music:

Through our partnership with Renfrewshire Council and the Youth Music Initiative scheme, we delivered traditional music sessions to schools across the region, reaching a total of 914 pupils. These sessions provided students with a broad introduction to traditional music and Gaelic, with a focus on tin whistle or Gaelic song.

Ceilidh Trail (Cèilidh air Chuairt):

Our Ceilidh Trail initiative offered young musicians aged 16 to 25 the opportunity to participate in a professional summer tour, delivering 23 performances to over 900 audience members. The tour provided valuable experience and skill development for participants, contributing to their growth as musicians.

Gaelic Choir (Còisir Ghàidhlig):

Our year-round Gaelic Choir programme saw the successful reinstatement of weekly sessions, with approximately 10 young people attending regularly. The choir's highlight was placing 2nd in their section at the Royal National Mòd, showcasing their talent and dedication.

Other Initiatives (Puingean a Bharrachd):

We initiated a successful ASN Traditional Music project, delivering traditional music sessions for pupils with additional support needs in two schools. Additionally, we contributed to the success of the Royal National Mòd in Paisley by hosting various activities and events, including the unveiling of 'The Renfrewshire Collection,' a curated resource highlighting the region's traditional music scene.

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We would also like to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our volunteers, parent supporters, and coordinators who have played a vital role in the success of our programs and events throughout the year.

As we look ahead to 2024, we remain committed to building on the achievements of 2023 and continuing to provide enriching opportunities for young people to engage with traditional music and Gaelic culture in Renfrewshire and beyond.

Fèis Director January 2024

Financial Review

Financial Summary

The net incoming (2022: outgoing) resources of the Association for the period amounted to £56,957 (2022: £25,321). Funding of £121,460 (2022: £49,299) was received from a number of public bodies and charitable organisations with related objectives, with further income of £40,203 (2022: £23,663) being generated from the Association’s charitable activities and activities for generating funds.

Expenditure during the year has supported the key objectives of the Association by enabling the activities described under Achievements and Performance above.

Some of the funding received in the year is conditional on the Association incurring the expenditure outlined in the various funding applications submitted. The trustees are confident that these conditions have been met, such that none of the funds received should become repayable. Funds of £97,635 are held at the year end.

The statement of receipts and payments is set out on page 7.

The level of business and the year end position of the Association were both entirely satisfactory and the level of retained funds are sufficient to allow the Association to operate for the foreseeable future.

Equal Opportunities in Employment and Disabled Employees

The Association is committed to ensuring that the ethos and principles of equality of opportunity and valuing diversity are embedded in all aspects of service delivery and are a guiding principle for all its activities. The Association strives to embrace a positive attitude towards the promotion of equality and diversity and to create a working environment which is inclusive of everyone regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, carer responsibility, race, nationality, social or economic status, trade union membership or activity.

By Order of the Board of Trustees

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Fèis Phaislig Independent examiner's report I report on the accounts of Ihe charity the year ended 31 August 2023 which are set out on pages 7 to 12. Respectlve responslbllltles of trustees and examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparaknon of the accounts in accordance with the tem)s of the Charities and Trustee Investrnent (Scotland) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts {Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 1011 } Id) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) Icl of the Act and to stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts IScotland} Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and 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 examlnefs 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.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44{1) la) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and to prepare accounts which accord wth the accounting record5 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 understanding of the accounts to be reached. 29th May 2024

Fèis Phàislig

Statement of Receipts and Payments

for the year ended 31 August 2023

Note
Incoming resources
Generated Funds
Grant/Voluntary Income
2
Activities for Generating Funds:
2
Fèis week income
Ceilidh
External events
Incoming Resources from Charitable Activities:
Fèis subscriptions
Weekly lesson subscriptions
Ceilidh trail
Instrument hire
Sundry
Total incoming resources
Resources expended
Charitable activities:
Income Generation
3
Asset purchase
Total resources expended
Surplus / (deficit) for the year		 General
Reserve
(Year
ended 31
August
2023)
General
Reserve
(Year
ended 31
August
2022)
£
£
121,460
49,299
4,244
224
-
380
3,605
1,040
12,862
11,055
14,214
8,003
2,552
1,396
2,280
1,520
446
45
161,663
**72,962 **
104,671
98,283
35
-
104,706
98,283
56,957
(25,321)

The notes to these financial statements form part of these financial statements.

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Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2023

Note
Funds reconciliation
Cash at bank and in hand (opening)
Surplus / (deficit) in the year
Cash at bank and in hand (closing)
Other assets
Music equipment (at cost)
4
Cash at bank and in hand
Bank deposit account
Paypal account
Total cash at bank and in hand		 31 August
2023
£
31 August
2022
£
40,678
65,999
56,957
(25,321)
97,635
40,678
5,690
5,655
46,310
11,055
51,325
29,623
97,635
40,678

28[th] May 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

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The notes to these financial statements form part of these financial statements.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2023

1 Principal Accounting Policies

The financial statements are prepared on the basis of income received and expenditure outlaid during the year.

The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the Association’s financial statements except as noted below.

The financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis, which provides that the Association will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

(a) Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Assets bought using funds generated by the operations of the Association are treated as owned by the Association.

(b) General Reserve

This is an unrestricted reserve. Surpluses and deficits from operational activities are accounted for through the Receipts and Payments Account.

(c) Income and Expenditure Recognition Policy

Incoming Resources

Income is recognised in the period in which it is received.

Resources Expended

Expenditure on operational programmes is recognised in the period in which it is incurred.

As no system exists to directly attribute costs between charitable expenditure and income generating expenditure an estimate is made each year based on activity.

There is no apportionment of indirect costs as these are considered to be immaterial.

(d) Going Concern

The financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting policies that are consistent with the treatment of the Association as a going concern. The Association’s available unrestricted reserves (‘free’ reserves) are in surplus at the year end and the Trustees are confident that sufficient funds will be available to support the Association throughout the period of the coming twelve months.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2023

2 Incoming Resources

Voluntary Income

Funding fromFèisean nan Gàidheal
Funding fromRenfrewshire Council
Funding fromBord Na Gaidhlig
Other grant funding
Activities for Generating Funds
Feis week income
External events
Ceilidh		 Year
ended 31
August
2023
Year
ended 31
August
2022
£
£
60,320
23,756
57,190
23,943
-
1,600
3,950
-
121,460
49,299
Year
ended 31
August
2023
Year
ended 31
August
2022
£
£
4,244
224
3,605
1,040
-
380
7,849
1,644

Activities for Generating Funds

Funding received

During the period, funding of £121,460 (2021 - £49,299) was received from a number of bodies in respect of operational costs, as detailed above. The funding is conditional on the Association incurring the expenditure outlined in the various funding applications submitted. The trustees are confident that these conditions have been met, such that none of the funds received should become repayable.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2023

3 Resources Expended

Charitable Activities

Charitable Activities
Tutor costs
Ceilidh trail expenditure
Annualised hours payment
External events
Materials
Venue hire
Sundry expenditure
Supplies
Website
Ceilidh
Refunds
Gifts
Memberships
Fèis week entertainment
Marketing and advertising
Repairs and maintenance
Treoir
School promotional visits
Photography		 Year
ended 31
August
2023
Year
ended 31
August
2022
£
£
59,796
38,555
15,345
25,157
11,128
8,376
6,490
2,759
3,821
1,509
3,657
2,573
2,111
-
707
2,390
334
471
300
-
281
386
277
116
170
240
116
330
76
118
62
330
-
11,576
-
3,047
-
350
104,671
98,283

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2023

4 Tangible Fixed Assets

Cost
At 1 September 2021
Additions
At 31 August 2022
Additions
At 31 August 2023		 Music
Equipment
£
5,665
-
5,655
35
5,690

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