Charity registration number: SC046327 **KINCARDINESHIRE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026** Precision Accountants and Business Advisors Ltd **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Contents** ||**Page**| |---|---| |Trustees' Report|1—3| |Independent Examiner's Report|4| |Statement of Financial Activities|5| |Comparative Statement of Financial Activities|6| |Statement of Financial Position|7| |Notes to the Financial Statements|8—12| |The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:|| |Detailed Statement of Financial Activities|13—14| **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2026** The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026. ## **Objectives and Activities** ## **Significant Activities** KDP remains focused on encouraging community development and providing support to voluntary groups throughout Kincardine and Mearns. Led by the needs of our members we give advice on a range of topics from funding to governance as well as offering learning and networking opportunities. We facilitate several local networks that allow groups with common interests to meet and share information and learn from each other. We facilitate a Halls Network, Grassroots Network and Growing Network. Face to face gatherings provide opportunities for networking and encourage increased communication and cooperation between groups. The networks also benefit from private Facebook and WhatsApp groups. We recently held a Grassroots Festival bringing together more than 30 local groups to celebrate community achievements. We produce a fortnightly information bulletin giving funding updates and other useful local information, this goes out to more than 280 individuals. Our website provides a wealth of information and advice on a wide range of subjects and also signposts groups to other sources of support and guidance. We also administer local windfarm community benefit funds. Recently we have added a 4th windfarm and this has significantly increased the value of local windfarm funding that we administer. We also offer support to groups with their applications. Our service level agreement with Aberdeenshire Council to provide Community Planning support has been in place for the last 4 years; this contract has recently been extended for another year. This involves us in engagement activities for the 3 local Place Plans that are being written. We also play an active role in the local Community Planning Partnership, and this has seen us involved for the last year in overseeing a report on Rural Transport in the Mearns. ## **Public Benefit** The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. ## **Financial Review** ## **Financial Position** The extension of our council SLA for another year is very positive for our financial stability, as is the addition of another windfarm fund to those we already administer. We remain committed to keeping our running costs as low as possible and look for imaginative ways to offer support in cost effective ways. We are not, however, complacent and are focused on securing additional funding and exploring income streams that will safeguard KDP’s future. ## **Reserves Policy** It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. ## **Reference and Administrative Details** ## **Trustees** B Scott - Treasurer H Wagner - Chairman (appointed 19/06/2025) G Cruickshank (resigned 29/06/2025) E Arter (resigned 19/06/2025) I Hunter P Flockhart (resigned 17/04/2025) Page 1 **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026** S Morton (resigned 19/06/2025) D Grassick (appointed 19/06/2025) C Govan (appointed 19/06/2025) C Roberts-McIntosh - Secretary (appointed 19/06/2025) ## **Charity Number** SC046327 ## **Principal Address** Sheriff Court Building Dunottar Avenue Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2JD ## **Independent Examiner** Amanda Henderson IFA Precision Accountants and Business Advisors Ltd IFA 1 Marischal Square Broad Street Aberdeen AB10 1BL Page 2 **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026** The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by: B Scott Trustee 05/08/2026 Page 3 **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Kincardineshire Development Partnership For The Year Ended 31 March 2026** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Kincardineshire Development Partnership (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2026. ## **Responsibilities and Basis of Report** As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent Examiner's Statement** Since the Trust’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of The Institute of Financial Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Amanda Henderson IFA 05/08/2026 1 Marischal Square Broad Street Aberdeen AB10 1BL Page 4 **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2026** |**Notes**
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:**
Donations and legacies
**3**
Other
**4**
**EXPENDITURE ON:**
Raising funds
**6**
Other
**NET INCOME**
**NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:**
Total funds brought forward
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
**15**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
21,661|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
254,163
-|**2026**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
254,163
21,661|**2025**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
122,545
6,728| |---|---|---|---|---| ||21,661|254,163|275,824|129,273| ||(44,924 )
(1,113 )|(75,433 )
-|(120,357 )
(1,113 )|(125,815 )
(1,017 )| ||(46,037 )|(75,433 )|(121,470 )|(126,832 )| ||(24,376 )|178,730|154,354|2,441| ||(24,376 )
28,168|178,730
61,452|154,354
89,620|2,441
87,179| ||3,792|240,182|243,974|89,620| The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements. Page 5 **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Comparative Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2026** |**Notes**
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:**
Donations and legacies
**3**
Other
**4**
**EXPENDITURE ON:**
Raising funds
**6**
Other
**NET INCOME**
**NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:**
Total funds brought forward
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
**15**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
142
6,728|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
122,403
-|**2025**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
122,545
6,728| |---|---|---|---| ||6,870|122,403|129,273| ||(8,879 )
(1,017 )|(116,936 )
-|(125,815 )
(1,017 )| ||(9,896 )|(116,936 )|(126,832 )| ||(3,026 )|5,467|2,441| ||(3,026 )
31,194|5,467
55,985|2,441
87,179| ||28,168|61,452|89,620| The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements. Page 6 **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Statement of Financial Position As At 31 March 2026** |**Notes**
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible Assets
**10**
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors
**11**
Cash at bank and in hand
**Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year**
**12**
**NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)**
**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**
**PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES**
Provisions For Charges
**13**
**NET ASSETS**
**FUNDS OF THE CHARITY**
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
**TOTAL FUNDS**
**15**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
146|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
-|**2026**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
146|**2025**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
-| |---|---|---|---|---| ||146
334
10,085|-
-
240,182|146
334
250,267|-
330
94,837| ||10,419
(773 )|240,182
-|250,601
(773 )|95,167
(660 )| ||9,646|240,182|249,828|94,507| ||9,792|240,182|249,974|94,507| ||(6,000 )|-|(6,000 )|(4,887 )| ||3,792|240,182|243,974|89,620| ||||240,182
3,792|61,452
28,168| ||||243,974|89,620| On behalf of the board ## B Scott Trustee 05/08/2026 The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements. Page 7 **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2026** ## 1. **General Information** Kincardineshire Development Partnership is a SCIO registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number SC046327 . The principal address is Sheriff Court Building, Dunottar Avenue, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2JD. ## 2. **Accounting Policies** ## 2.1. **Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements** The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011. ## The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. ## 2.2. **Incoming Resources** Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset. ## 2.3. **Resources Expended** Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. ## 2.4. **Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation** Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases: ## Computer Equipment ## 33% straight line ## 2.5. **Cash and Cash Equivalents** Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts. ## 3. **Income from Donations and Legacies** ||||**2026**| |---|---|---|---| ||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**| ||**funds**|**funds**|**funds**| ||**£**|**£**|**£**| |Grants|-|254,163|254,163| Page 8 **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026** |**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
Grants
142
The following grants are included within the total income from donations and legacies above:|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
142|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
122,403|**2025**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
122,545| |---|---|---|---| ||||| |Aberdeenshire Council Area Rural Poverty Fund
Aberdeenshire Council Comm Plan SLA
Aberdeeenshire Council Place Planning
National Lotery Awards for All
Wind Farm income
Aberdeenshire Council Rural Transport Project
The National Lottery - Strengthening Communities
4.
**Other Income**
Windfarm Community Fund - Admin fee
Other deposits
5.
**Net Income/(Expenditure)**
The net income is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned
6.
**Analysis of Expenditure**
**Activities**
**undertaken**
**directly**
**£**
Raising funds
75,434|**2026**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
19,485
-
-
210,878
18,000
5,800|**2025**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
9,000
19,485
4,100
11,070
78,748
-
-| |---|---|---| ||254,163|122,403| ||**2026**
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
21,088
573|**2025**
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
6,728
-| ||21,661|6,728| ||**2026**
**£**
73|**2025**
**£**
60| ||**Support**
**costs**
(see note 7 )
**£**
44,923|**2026**
**Total**
**£**
120,357| Page 9 **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026** |Raising funds
7.
**Support Costs**|**Activities**
**undertaken**
**directly**
**£**
77,814|**Grant**
**funding of**
**activities**
**£**
832|**Support**
**costs**
(see note 7 )
**£**
47,169|**2025**
**Total**
**£**
125,815| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||| |Employee costs
Premises expenses
General administration
Depreciation
Governance costs
Employee costs
Premises expenses
General administration
Depreciation
Governance costs
8.
**Staff Costs**
Staff costs were as follows:
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs|**2026**
**£**
39,006
778
39,784|**2026**
**Raising**
**funds**
**£**
40,867
694
2,515
73
774| |---|---|---| |||44,923| |||**2025**
**Raising**
**funds**
**£**
41,371
641
4,437
60
660| |||47,169| |||**2025**
**£**
39,123
781| |||39,904| No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000. 9. **Average Number of Employees** Average number of employees during the year was: 2 (2025: 2) Page 10 **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026** ## 10. **Tangible Assets** |**Cost**
As at 1 April 2025
Additions
As at 31 March 2026
**Depreciation**
As at 1 April 2025
Provided during the period
As at 31 March 2026
**Net Book Value**
As at 31 March 2026
As at 1 April 2025
11.
**Debtors**
**Due within one year**
Other debtors
12.
**Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year**
Accruals and deferred income
13.
**Provisions and Funding Commitments**
Balance at 1 April 2025
Additions
Balance at 31 March 2026||**2026**
**£**
334
**2026**
**£**
773
**Redundancy**
**£**
4,887
1,113|**Computer**
**Equipment**
**£**
3,791
220| |---|---|---|---| ||||4,011| ||||3,791
74| ||||3,865| ||||146| ||||-| ||||**2025**
**£**
330| ||||**2025**
**£**
660| ||||**Totals**
**£**
4,887
1,113| |||6,000|6,000| 14. **Pension Commitments** The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. During the year the charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £778 (2025: £781). At the statement of financial position date contributions of £NIL were due to the fund and are included in creditors. Page 11 **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026** ## 15. **Movement in Funds** |**Unrestricted funds**
General:
General unrestricted fund
**Restricted funds**
Restricted fund
**Total funds**
**Unrestricted funds**
General:
General unrestricted fund
**Restricted funds**
Restricted fund
**Total funds**|**As at 1 April**
**2025**
**£**
28,168
61,452|**Income**
**£**
21,661
254,163|**Expenditure**
**£**
(46,037 )
(75,433 )|**As at 31**
**March 2026**
**£**
3,792
240,182| |---|---|---|---|---| ||89,620|275,824|(121,470 )|243,974| ||**As at 1 April**
**2024**
**£**
31,194
55,985|**Income**
**£**
6,870
122,403|**Expenditure**
**£**
(9,896 )
(116,936 )|**As at 31**
**March 2025**
**£**
28,168
61,452| ||87,179|129,273|(126,832 )|89,620| ## 16. **Transactions with Trustees** None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year. No trustee expenses have been incurred. ## 17. **Related Party Disclosures** There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure. Page 12 **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2026** |**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:**
**Donations and legacies**
Grants
Government Grants
**Other**
Windfarm Community Fund - Admin fee
Other deposits
**EXPENDITURE ON:**
**Raising funds**
Growing Network Fund
Community fund awards
Place Planning Project Costs
Rural Transport Project Costs
Food Access Research Fund
Awards for All Project Costs
Strengthening Organisations Project Costs
Grants to institutions
Wages and salaries
Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme
Staff welfare
Travel and subsistence expenses
Travel expenses
Subsistence expenses
Rent
Computer software, consumables and maintenance
Insurance
Printing, postage and stationery
Advertising and marketing costs
Telecommunications and data costs
Website costs
Professional subscriptions
Bank charges
Hall hire
Survey prize
Depreciation
Accountancy fees|**2026**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
216,678
37,485|**2025**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
78,890
43,655
122,545
6,728
-
6,728
129,273
(663)
(77,151)
-
-
-
-
-
(832)
(39,123)
(781)
-
-
(1,188)
(279)
(641)
(653)
(500)
(95)
(14)
(325)
(2,119)
(441)
(16)
(174)
(100)
(60)
(660)
(125,815)
...CONTINUED| |---|---|---| ||254,163
21,088
573|| ||21,661|| ||275,824
(223)
(67,841)
(8)
(5,041)
(1,982)
(270)
(69)
-
(39,006)
(778)
(50)
(792)
-
(241)
(694)
(249)
(402)
(209)
(218)
(313)
(348)
(287)
(154)
(335)
-
(73)
(774)|| ||(120,357)|| Page 13 **Kincardineshire Development Partnership Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026** ## **Other** |Provision for redundancy
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