Douglasdale Real Group
Financial Statements
For the accounting period ended
31° July,2025
Trustees Annual Report for the Year Ended 31° July,2025
Charity Name Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access & Leisure Group Other names charity is known by Douglasdale REAL Group Registered Charity Number $C047566 Charity’s Principal Address 87 Brownhill Avenue, Douglas, South Lanarkshire ML11 0PQ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Chair Person Kenneth Young Secretary Paula Sked Treasurer Jason Mitchell
Names of the trustees for the charity Kenneth Young Linda Mitchell Paula Sked Scott Johnstone Lillian Clark Bryan Frame
The organisation is constituted in terms of a community group, run by an executive management committee, elected by the members.
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of the charity’s trusts
- e Type of governing document Constitution e How the charity is constituted SCcIO e Trustee selection methods Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at The Annual General Meeting
The purpose of the Douglasdale REAL Group is the advancement
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eof heritage and culture through the preservation of local rural area, increasing awareness to, and interest in, local history, talent and traditions through education, entertainment and partnership working
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e of citizenship or community development through the encouragement of voluntary and community activity, capacity building in local groups, regeneration of local amenities and assisting disadvantaged and hard to reach groups
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e of environmental protection or improvement through conservation and caring for the environment, increasing awareness of, and interest in, environmental matters and the delivery of specific projects to preserve local natural heritage and habitats, protect biodiversity and to encourage walking, cycling, equestrian and other pursuits
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e of other such similar charitable purposes as may, from time to time, be determined by the Trustees.
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Trustees’ Annual Report 2024-2025 Principal Activities and Achievements Trustees’ Annual Report 24-25 mt
Community Events
We successfully organised 2 annual catch and release fishing competitions at Policies Loch, thanks to the kind permission of D&A Estates. Due to the weather and the poor turn out in Aug 24 we held another in Dec 24. This event continues to bring together fishing enthusiasts and strengthens community bonds.
Environmental Improvements and Maintenance We held a village clean-up event attended by more than 30 volunteers of all ages. Personal protective equipment, litter pickers, as well as hot drinks and refreshments were provided for everyone who contributed to tidying up our community. The Polish War Memorial area was cleared and tidied in preparation for the annual service, ensuring the occasion was marked in a respectful environment.
At Douglas Primary School, we carried out weeding, tidied up the polytunnels, and maintained the raised beds, supporting the school’s horticultural activities and providing a pleasant environment for pupils and staff.
We continued our yearly tradition of installing hanging baskets along Main Street and Ayr Read, bringing vibrant colour and life to these key thoroughfares throughout the summer months.
Community Engagement and Fundraising
Gig in the Grounds/Family Fun Day 2025 was a highly successful three-day fundraiser, providing an affordable family festival for local residents and visitors. The well attended event exceeded expectations and was well received, not only by the local community but also by the many visitors who attended and stayed in the campsite for the weekend. Bringing a welcome boost to the local economy, with many of the campers visiting the local shops, eateries and pub.
Woodland Develapment
Our Community Woodland Development Officer had a varied and busy year, continuing to record, measure, and monitor biodiversity in the woodland. We observed fourteen species of butterfly, with numbers expected to increase following the hydro-seeding of native wildflower seeds along the railway verges as part of the SPEN reinstatement works connected to the Hagshaw Hill repowering project.
Ongoing woodland management and maintenance were carried out, helping to ensure the woodland remains rich in biodiversity and accessible to all. We hosted a SPEN corporate volunteer day, with volunteers contributing eighty hours to removing tree guards and stakes enabling the trees to grow to their full potential. We removed all plastic waste from the woodland floor.
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Active Travel
Construction has commenced on the new NCN74 active travel path. Over the past year DRG, as the designated authority responsible for ongoing maintenance of the Poniel to Douglas section, has conducted meetings and participated in events related to the Project. : hae
Reserves Policy
The trustees believe that around one month of annual expenditure is a appropriate level of reserves in order to cover the timing differences between receipts and payments and to allow for any unexpected expenditure.
Approved by the Executive Management Committee on 27" April,2026
tet Po Chair Person : Kenneth Young
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DOUGLASDALE REAL GROUP
S$C047566
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31°JULY,2025
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Douglasdale Real Group, registered charity number SC047566
| report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31‘ July,2025 which are set out on pages 5 to 8.
Respective responsibilities 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 (Scotland) Act 2005 (“the 2005 Act) and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended ) (“the 2006 Regulations”). The charity’s trustees consider that the audit requirement of regulation 10(1) (d) of the 2006 regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section (44) (1) (c) of the 2005 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 2006 Regulations. An examination includes 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 trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, | do not express an audit option on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no other matter has come to my attention :
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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 Regulations, and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Regulations have not been met, or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
SIQMCD LejeUl. a ose he Mens snsyfrsertinrmeesansnsvessussenseeensaninane 27° April,2026 Gerard J. In ER / 5 Ardoch Housé,-LesmahagowWee ML11 OHI
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Douglasdale Real Group
Statement of Balances - As at 3st July,2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | |||
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| funds | funds | Total 2025 | Total 2024 | |
| Ss | £ | £ | £ | |
| Cash & Bank Balance at Start ofYear | -13,069 | 35,618 | 22,549 | 86,450 |
| Surplus/-Deficit for the Year | -9,875 | 19,786 | 9,911 | -5,756 |
| Cash & Bank Balance at End ofYear | -22,944 | 55,404 | 32,460 | 80,694 |
| Represented by: | ||||
| Bank Balance at End ofYear | -23,944 | 55,404 | 31,460 | 80,694 |
| Cash Balance at End ofYear | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | - |
| -22,944 | 55,404 | 32,460 | 80,694 |
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Douglasdale Real Group
Statement of Receipts and Payments - For the year ended 31st July,2025
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|Unrestricted|Restricted|
|Note|funds|funds|Total|2025|Total|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|Receipts|
|Commercial|activities|3|205|0|205|160|
|Fundraising|activities|4|4,691|45,839|50,530|67,215|
|Loans|0|0|i)|1,000|
|Gig|in|the|grounds|-|2024|11,949|6)|11,949|9,235|
|Gig|in|the|grounds|-|2025|1,878|0|1,878|0|
|Wayleave|1,815|oO:|1,815|0|
|Servitude|receipt|3,600|0|3,600|0|
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|Payments|
|Group|activities|5|0|10,119|10,119|65,686|
|Management|and|administration|cost|6|18,653|12,587|31,240|12,464|
|Gig|in|the|grounds|2024|7|9,157|889|10,046|5,216|
|Gig|in|the|grounds|2025|8|6,203|2,458|8,661|0|
|<~Saacie|ess|Gea|BBB|
|Surplus/-Deficit|for the|Year|-9,873|19,786|9,911|-5,756|
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Douglasdale Real Group
Notes to Finacial Statements - year ended 31st July,2025
- 1 Funds
The group maintains a single undesignated fund for all its transactions
2 Trustees Remuneration & Expenses
The Trustees did not receive remuneration during the year No Trustees received expenses during the year
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
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| 3 | Commercial Activiries | ||
| Fishing tickets | 205 | 160 | |
| 4 | Fundraising Income | ||
| Grants | 50,530 | 74,915 | |
| Donations | 6) | 300 | |
| Loans | 0 | 1,000 | |
| Gig in the grounds - 2024 | 11,949 | 1,235 | |
| Gig in the grounds - 2025 | 1,878 | 0 | |
| Wayleave | 1,815 | 0 | |
| Sevitube receipt | 3,600 | 0 | |
| 69,772 | 77,450 | ||
| 5 | Group Activity | ||
| Purchase ofworkshop | 0 | 25,000 | |
| Purchase ofsound system | 0 | 37,886 | |
| Legal / consultancy fees | 0 | 2,800 | |
| Landscaping/planting Douglas | 8,343 | 0 | |
| Culvert piping woodlands | 1,776 | 6) | |
| 10,119 | 65,686 | ||
| 6 | Management and Administration Costs | ||
| Rent | 0 | 585 | |
| Accountancy fees | 450 | 720 | |
| Insurance | 2,660 | 833 | |
| Plants and hanging baskets | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Sundry expenses | 748 | 121 | |
| Wages, paye and pensions | 12,482 | 8,705 | |
| Signage | 0 | 500 | |
| Training | 390 | 0 | |
| Equipment purchases | 10,412 | 0 | |
| Fuel for machines | 698 | 0 | |
| Loan repayments | 2,400 | 0 | |
| 31,240 | 12,464 |
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Douglasdale Real Group
Notes to Finacial Statements - year ended 31st July,2025
| 7 | Gig in the grounds 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising | 0 | 300 | |
| Printing | 902 | 294 | |
| Deposit for inflatables | 1,600 | 400 | |
| Marque | 1,705 | 1,979 | |
| Portaloo | 0 | 1,392 | |
| Tickets | 0 | 131 | |
| Simup card reader | 0 | 167 | |
| Face painter | 0 | 200 | |
| Licences | 0 | 363 | |
| PA rental | 1,087 | 6) | |
| Food and drink | 3,177 | 0 | |
| Axe throwers | 240 | 0 | |
| Deliveries | 334 | 0 | |
| Sundries | 50 | 0 | |
| General fuel | 312 | 0 | |
| Generator hire | 639 | 0 | |
| 10046 | 5226 | ||
| 8 | Gig in the grounds 2025 | ||
| Printing | 406 | 6) | |
| PA rental | 1,030 | 0 | |
| Portaloo | 1,392 | 0 | |
| Deposit for inflatables | 1,500 | 0 | |
| Archery activity | 400 | 0 | |
| Marque hire | 2,073 | 0 | |
| Food and drink | 783 | 0 | |
| Event licence | 384 | 0 | |
| Insurance | 582 | 0 | |
| Licence | 51 | 0 | |
| Wifi | 60 | 0 | |
| 8661 | 0 |
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