Gairloch Aid& Mobility Support Trustees, Annual Re ort Financial Statements and Inde endent Examiner's Re ort Gairloch Aid & Mobilit Su ort SCIO SC047047 Year to 31st Janua 2025
Gairloch Aid & Mobili ort SCIO GAMS Trustees, Annual Report For the perlod to 31st January 2025 The Trustees present their report iogelher with financial statements for the period from 181 February 2024 until 31st January 2025. Roference and Administratlve Information Charity Name Gaidoch Aid & Mobility Support SCIO Charity Numbor SC047047 Address The Moorings, Badachro, Gairloch. Ross-shire, IV212A4 Trustees
Structure, Governance and Managoment Constitution GAMS is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation ISCIO}. It was originally a project of Gairloch & Loch Ewe Action Forum {GALEI and was formally incorporated as a SCIO on 15th December 2016. It has a 0-tIer structure with 11 members as al 3151 January 2025. Appointment of Trustees The Trustees act as the Board of the charity and rry out the day-lo-day management. meeting whenever necessary and generally at least bi-monthly. Trustees will be elected or re-elected by the members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. There must be a minimum of four and a maximum of eight Trustees. Objoctivos and Activities Charitable purposes GAMS, purposes are.. 1. The advancement of health of those residents in the area of Wesler Ross served by Gairloch and Aultbea Medical Practice extending from Mungasdale in the north to Letterewe and Grudie Bridge in the south comprising the villages of Gairloch, Poolewe. Aullbea and Laide and taking in all peninsular roads wilh the settlements along such roads (the Operating Areal through the implementation of the following purposes.. 2.The organisation of recreational facilities and leisure time activity for persons resident in the Operating Area who have need of such facilities and aclivity by reason of their age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage with the object of improving the conditions of life of such persons. 3.The relief of those resident in the Operating Area in need by reason of age, ill health, disability or disadvantage through the provision by way of loan of wheelchairs (powered and manual) and other mobility aids in order to assist those in need to keep their independence and to allow them to remain connecled lo the community in which they live together wilh provision of advice and training in the use of such items.
Activitios Activity report for year to 31st January 2025 OUTINGS 2024 A steady group of volunteers have enabled GAMS to continue with a full schedule of outings throughout the year. Around 50 people have shown inter8St in participating in this programme. Most have participated in at least one trip. We repealed two of the more popular outings. Most of the time our minibus was full. Our first outing this year was on the 24tr of April with a visit to the Ardesier Cheese faclory. After a lour of the factory and an opportunity to buy some interesting cheese5, we all en oyed a tasty lunch al Wendy's café. Our driver on the day was our organiser was The programme for 2024 also included.. A cruise on the Waverley Steamer Two Cruises down the Caledonian Canal, with picnic on board Inverness Bolanic Gardens with lunch at the gardens Inverewe Gardens which included cream leas at the restaurant there Lochcarron Games with picnic at Lochcarron Golf Club Two visits lo Altadale Gardens with lunch at Carron restsurant Slrathpeffer Games A trip to Ullapool with Lunch at Ullapool Golf Club A visit to Brodie Castle A visit to Applecross inclLtding lunch al the Applecross Inn and a visit lo Ihe App58cross Museum A visit to The Falconry at Shielding Lodge, followed by afternoon lea at Ihe Lodge Pre-chrislmas trip to Invernes5, Wlth lunch at Bella ltslia and lime to view the city in all its Christmas splendour. Making all this possible were our drivers". our organisers.. The services of ho makes sure the bus is fit for purpose, clean and filled with fuel for every trip 15 invaluable and greatly apprecialed. FALL PREVENTION AND EXERCISE CLASS The Fall Prevenlion Classes lake place throughout the year. wilh a shorl break over the festive season. The classes offer an opportunity lo follow an exercise prograrnme. the main aim of which is lo improve the individual's balance. The classes take place in the main hall of the Gairloch Community Centre. Some of the participants want to improve their balance, while others war)t lo maintain their present level of balance. There is no age limit and both men and women are welcome. The classes take place on Friday aftemoon in the Gairloch Community Hall and run from 2.30pm until 3.30pm
Fund Raisin Great W41derness Challengo Sponsorship raised through the GWC is greatly appreciated. This year our team was fnade up of.. Limited moblllty section: 7 mTlers'. Longer distances.. Our thanks lo them and also our Iliariks go lo everyone who has supported this year s GAMS team by sponsoring them the money raised by our team is returned to GAMS with enhancement and gift aiij. It is one of our main sources of income. We are graleful to be recognised by The GWC as one of their charities. Poolewe Partnership Ceilidh.. very kindly offered to run the Poolewe Ceilidh for us this year. All olils ironi 11;;b eveiil, iiiLludiiig iaffle and "Guess the Brand of Whisky. were dona18d to GAMS. Fall Prevention and Exercise Classes: There is no fixed charge for this class. However. donations are welcome. All profits are used to help support the work of the charity. Future plans We intend lo continue our operational activities over the coming year and support allied charities and organisations that help improve the lives of the elderly and people with restricted mobility. in this remote community. Chair
Financial Statements Year to 31st Janua 2025
GAIRLOCH AID & MOBILITY SUPPORT SCIO RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025 2025 2024 Receipts Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Donations FPC Other charitable activities Membership subscription Outings Giftaid Interest Grants 9,667 2,945 9,667 2,945 8.412 3.072 17 800 1,641 1,024 110 1,873 1,490 1,742 110 1,873 1,490 1,742 1,385 Total Receipts 17,827 17,827 Payments Outings Operational costs Rent Minibus expenses Mobility aids Insurance Travel Bookkeeping Accountancy Donations Aullbea Community Museum donation 2.936 370 386 4,911 279 200 2,936 370 386 4.911 279 200 3,432 186 2,823 1,791 76 312 251 915 240 120 15.000 8,629 1,188 360 1,188 360 18.326 18,326 Total Payments 10,630 18.326 28,956 33,775 Deflclt for the year 7.197 (18,326) (11,129) (17,424)
GAIRLOCH AID & MOBILITY SUPPORT SCIO STATEMENT OF BALANCES AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025 2025 2024 Bank and Cash in Hand Opening balances 120,480 137,904 Deficit for the year 11,129 17,424 Closing Balances 109,351 120,480 Reserves Unrestricted Restricted g7,585 11,766 109.351 90.388 30,092 120,480 Other Assets & Llabilities Vehicles at Cost Minibus 37,574 37,574 Creditors Accountancy accrual 360 240
GAIRLOCH AID & MOBILITY SUPPORT SCIO NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025 8asis of accounting These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance wilh the Charities & Trustee Investment Iscouand) Act 2005 and Ihe Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 {as amended). Nature and purpo$è of funds Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objectives of the charity. The trustees maintain a single unrestricled fvnd for the day-to-day running of the chanty. Donations Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Total 2024 General donations Gal Wildemess Challenge 4,467 5,200 4.467 5,200 1,912 6,500 9,667 9,667 8,412 Donations paid out Gaidoch Museum Aultbea Hall Aurtbea Hall Gairtoch Community Hall Dundonnel Mountain Rescue Tonison & Kinlochewe Mountain Rescue Screen Machine 5,000 5,000 2.326 2.900 1,000 1,000 1,100 18,326
Independent Examiner's Report to th• Trustees of Gairloch Ald & Mobillty Support SCIO (GAMS) I report on Ihe accounts of GAMS for the perd ended 31 st January 2025 which are set out on the preceding three pages. Respecllve rosponslbilltles of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland} Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)(dl of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. 11 is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 4411)Ic) of the Act and to siale whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of independent examiner's statement My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of Ihe 2006 Accounts Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kepl by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with Ihose records. It also includes consideration of any unusual rtems or disclo8LJres in the ac¢ounls and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do nol provide all the evidence Ihal would be required in an audit. and consequently I do nol express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent oxaminer's statement In the CL)urse of my examinalion. no matt6r has come to my attention. which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any fflalerial respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 4411)(al of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts R8gulalions to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation g.of Ihe 2006 Accounts Regulations hav8 not been mèt. or 2. to which, in my opinion. attèntion should be drawn in order lo enable a propef understanding of Ihe accounts lo be reached. Leggatts Accountants Ltd, Kempfield Court. Dingwall, IV15 9RT