BLACKFORD HIGHLAND GAMES Trustees, Annual Report For the year ended 31 August 2025 1 Referencé 8nd Administrative Information Charity Name- Blackford Highland Games Scottish Chority Number- SC046625 Principal Office.. Blackford. Perthshire 1.1 Trustees Stuart Laing (Treasurer) David Robertson Duncan Shand 1.2 Stru¢tur&, Governance and Management Blackford HiEhland Games is a Scottish charitable organisation mgrsaged bya committee of volunteer truslees who are responsible lor the overall governance and adrninistration of the charity. Trustees and committee members are 8PPOlllted in accordance with the charity's governing document and meet regularly throughout the year to oversee the planninE. organisation and delivery ol the annual Highland Gamey. The charity relies heavily on ihe commitment ol volunteers and the support of local busineyses, sponsors and comrnynity organisations. 2 Charltable Purposes The charity exists to advance Scottish culture and heritage by organising the annual Blackford Highland Games and associated activities for the benefit of the local community and visitors. The Games promote traditional Highland sports, Highland dancing, piping gnd wider community participation. 3 Activities and Achievements The principal activity during the year was the su¢¢essful organisation and delivery of the 2025 Bla¢kford Highland Games. Despite poor weather late in the afternoon, the rain did not arrive until 4pm allowing the majority of events to complete successfully. The Committee remains grateful lorthe continued support received from sponsors. grk)nt providers. local businesses and volunteers. Sponsorship Continued to play an important role in enabling individu81 competilions, including Highland Dan¢ing, while grant funding helped support the delivery ol the event. The Committee also coniinued to recognise sponsors through the Games website 2nd promotional activities. 4 Public Bgngfit In carrying out its activities. Ihe trustees have had due regard to the Charity Regulator's guidance on publie benefit. The annual Highland Garnes provide an accessible community event celebrating Scottish sporting traditions, music, dance and culture. The event benefits residents.
visitors. local performers, ¢ompetitors and businesses while helping preserve an important local tradition. 5 Flnancial Review Income forthe yeartotalled £22,352, derived principallylrom gate reeeipts. Sponsorship, Erants. st811 income and equipment hire. Expenditure totalled £22.726, resulting in a deficit of £374 for the year. The charity finished the year with reconciled bank and cash bal8nc¢s of £24,875. Although a small operating deficit was incurred, the trustees consider the charity to remain in a sound financial position, with healthy reserves available to support future Games and ongoing investment in equipment and improvemenls. During the year expenditure reflected the continued delivery of a high-quality evenl together wilh investment in visitor facilities, entertainment and competition Infrastructure. 6 Ros*rves Poll¢y The trustees aim to maintain sufficient unrestricted reserves to ensure the annual Games can continue in the event of unforeseen reductions in income or increases in expenditure, and to provide funds for replacement of equipment and future development of the event. 7 Plans for th& Futur• The Committee intends to continue developingihe Blackford Highland Games by.. Maintaining the high standard of the traditional sporting and cultural competitions.. Improvements to the website and social media,. Introduction of online ticket sales: Live music ihroughout the afternoon provided by local musi¢ian$', 8TTUStees' Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the annual accounts in accordance w1th applicable law and the Charit1$ and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and associated Regulations. The trustees are responsible lor keeping proper accounting records, safegu8rding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the trustees on behalf of the Committee. Signed: Stuart Laing Date.. 2n0 September 2025
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