BRIDGE OF ALLAN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES GROUP
Annual Report & Financial Statements
For the Year ended
31 August 2025
Scottish Charity No SC048808
ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
CONTENTS
| Trustees’ Annual Report ...................................................................................................................... | 3 - 5 |
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| Independent Examiner’s Report .......................................................................................................... | 6 |
| Statement of Receipts & Payments ..................................................................................................... | 7 |
| Statement of Balances......................................................................................................................... | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements....................................................................................................... | 9 - 10 |
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The trustees are pleased to present their report and financial statements together with the independent examiner’s report for the year ended 31 August 2025.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity Name Bridge of Allan Community Activities Group Charity Number SC048808 Principal Address Allan Community Centre Fountain Road Bridge of Allan FK9 4AT Current Trustees Dionisio Nhampulo Chair Ian Snodgrass Treasurer Elected 22 Oct 2024 Vladimir Fojtik Secretary Elected 12 Nov 2024 Michael Watson Robin Kleinman Rosina Stevenson Jochen Clasen Elected 13 Jan 2026 Andrew Laverty Elected 13 Jan 2026
Trustees Resigned during the year
Andy Rintoul Resigned 22 Oct 2024 Sandra Davidson Resigned 22 Oct 2024 Sheila McGregor Resigned 16 Oct 2025 Amanda Coulthard Elected 22 Oct 2024, Resigned 13 Jan 2026 Bankers Bank of Scotland PLC 7/13 Port Street Stirling FK8 2EJ Independent Examiner Ewen Cameron BA (Hons) FCCA Cameron Accounting 12 Woodlands Road Lundin Links KY8 6HG
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STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
The charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) and was incorporated on the 2[nd ] of November 2018. It is governed by its constitution.
Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting which will be held in October. Under the terms of the constitution there must be a minimum of three and no more than eight trustees. Out of these there shall be trustees who were elected or appointed and no more than two shall be trustees who have been co-opted and may not be members of the organisation.
Organisational Structure
The structure of the organisation consists of: -
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the MEMBERS - who have the right to attend members' meetings (including any annual general meeting) and have important powers under the constitution; in particular, the members appoint people to serve on the board and take decisions on changes to the constitution itself.
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the BOARD - who hold regular meetings and control the activities of the organisation; for example, the board is responsible for monitoring and controlling the financial position of the organisation.
OBJECTS & ACTIVITIES
Charitable purposes
The Charity was established to provide facilities and resources to provide opportunities for participation in recreational and leisure pursuits that promote social welfare and the improvement of health and wellbeing for the local community.
Activities
Activities during the year included:
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Pickleball, badminton, volleyball, netball, fitness, football and model flying in the main hall
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Boccia, judo, karate, tai chi, carpet bowls, childminding and quilters groups in the lounge
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Current affairs, music groups, lacemaking, needlework, machine knitting, French lunch club, parents/toddlers, Mah jong, bridge and canasta, dance & sign for Parkinson’s, line-dancing, ukelele vintage motorcycle club, history, philatelic, modelling, fly tying, Friends of Bridge of Allan and guitar jamming groups in the two small rooms
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Fitness class and general fitness work in our small gym
ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE
The Activities Group continued to provide the facilities and equipment to allow our many member groups to offer a wide variety of activities and sports covering all ages and abilities to the local community and beyond. From Parent & Toddlers and Childminders through to lacemaking and Tai Chi. From physical activity like judo and football through to more sedentary pastimes such as jazz appreciation and Bridge. This year we welcomed 3 new groups.
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Happy Picklers
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Dance & Sing for Parkinson’s and
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Model Flyers
2025 saw the Centre benefit from coating of the windows, in the Games Hall, with an anti-glare film. The toddlers’ play area has received an EPDM Wetpour safer surfacing. The disabled toilet had a fresh redecoration and painting of the ceiling and walls. Also, the acquisition and laying of concrete paving flag stones has made easy to wheel the bins in and out and the personal hygiene, for the Centre’s Users, was improved by the installation of 7 new and modern hand dryers within all appropriate spots.
As an additional benefit to our Members, the Group organised the installation of a defibrillator and the purchase of a new first aid box. An addition of a treadmill has helped boost the numbers using the gym.
Within the scope of our close collaboration with Friends of Bridge of Allan, this year also saw the installation of
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outside taps to help with the watering. Also, the installation of Wi-Fi has proved to be useful.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Overview
Our main source of funding is from membership fees with a small additional income from visitor fees paid by nonmembers attending activities at the Centre. All funds for the accounting year are unrestricted. Total receipts for the year were £14,717 (2024: £12,027). Total payments for the year were £21,295 (2024: £6,347). The charity therefore had a deficit of £6,578 (2024: surplus £5,680). This reflected a deliberate decision by the trustees to utilise part of the charity's accumulated reserves to fund the expansion of services and support charitable activities.
Reserves Policy
Trustees maintain that they require £35,000 for the normal day-to-day running of the Centre and for the general upkeep of the fabric of the centre each year. As of 1 September 2025, there is £58,716 in the general fund.
FUTURE PLANS
Continue with the plan to increase usage of the Centre by residents and organisations by investigating and piloting blocks of weekend opening and, increase the usage of the Centre by the community both by individuals and by groups.
Plan to source a specialist expertise to launch a website to increase our visibility.
Plan and acquire and install new technology, in one of our meeting rooms, to help with the modern ways of remote communications.
APPROVAL
This report was approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by:
Dio Nhampulo Chair
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Bridge of Allan Community Activities Group
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025 for the Bridge of Allan Community Activities Group, which are set out on pages 7 to 10.
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 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 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter came to my attention: -
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements
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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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Ewen Cameron BA (Hons) FCCA Cameron Accounting 12 Woodlands Road Lundin Links KY8 6HG
Date:
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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS
| Receipts Membership Fees Trading Income Payments Charitable Activities Governance Costs Donations Made Purchase of Fixed Assets Net movement in funds Transfers between funds Surplus/(Deficit) for year |
Note | Total Total 2025 2024 |
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| 4 5 6 7 |
£ £ 14,717 12,027 - - |
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| 14,717 12,027 18,449 4,078 150 150 715 400 |
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| 19,314 4,628 1,981 1,719 |
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| 21,295 6,347 |
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| (6,578) 5,680 - - |
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| (6,578) 5,680 |
All funds are unrestricted
The Notes on pages 9 to 10 form an integral part of these accounts.
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AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
STATEMENT OF BALANCES
| Note Funds Reconciliation Balance brought forward Surplus/(Deficit) for year Balance carried forward Bank & Cash Balances Cash at Bank Cash in Hand |
Total Total 2025 2024 |
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| £ £ 65,294 59,614 (6,578) 5,680 |
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| 58,716 65,294 |
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| 58,706 65,255 10 39 |
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| 58,716 65,294 |
| Other Assets Defibrillator Gym & Sports Equipment Pickleball Equipment Hand dryers Fridge IT Equipment Leaf Blower |
Original Cost (£) Estimated value (2026) Estimated value (2025) 1,314 986 - 952 485 775 598 336 500 650 435 360 230 100 186 229 172 - 218 164 - |
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| 4,191 2,678 1,821 |
Liabilities
Prep & IE of Accounts 280 150
All funds are unrestricted.
The charity has no contingent liabilities.
The Notes on pages 9 to 10 form an integral part of these accounts.
These accounts were approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by:
Dio Nhampulo
Chair
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1. Basis of Preparation
These accounts have been prepared on the receipts & payments basis in accordance with:
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(a) The Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005
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(b) The Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended)
There have been no changes to the basis of preparation or to the previous year’s accounts.
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Fund Accounting
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(a) Unrestricted funds are those that can be expended at the discretion of the trustees in the furtherance of the objects of the charity.
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(b) Designated funds are unrestricted funds that the trustees have set aside for particular purposes. The designation is administrative only and does not restrict the trustees’ ability to apply the funds.
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(c) Restricted funds are those that may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor, or when funds are raised for specific purposes. The charity had no restricted funds during the accounting year.
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(d) The purposes of the funds are shown in Note 8.
3. Transactions with trustees and related parties
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(a) No remuneration was paid to trustees or any persons connected with them during the accounting year. (2024: Nil)
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(b) No expenses were reimbursed to the trustees during the accounting year. (2024: Nil)
4. Membership Fees
| Visitor Fees Membership Fees Group Membership Fees |
2025 2024 |
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| £ £ 132 58 12,240 10,563 2,345 1,406 |
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| 14,717 12,027 |
5. Charitable Activities
| Admin Insurance Licenses & Fees Consumables Internet Equipment Sundries Maintenance and Repairs Marketing & Publicity Training |
2025 2024 |
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| £ £ 172 111 296 226 665 26 197 469 1,015 76 - 18 - 16,549 75 - 60 - 1,772 800 |
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| 18,449 4,078 |
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6. Governance Costs
| overnance Costs | |
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| Independent Examination | 2025 2024 |
| £ £ 150 150 |
7. Donations Made
| Stirling Camanachd, Shinty balls Friends of Bridge of Allan Bridge of Allan CC, Christmas Lights Bonza Bars - Donation to Carols at the Westy |
2025 2024 |
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| £ £ 315 - - 200 200 200 200 - |
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| 715 400 |
8. Purpose of Funds
General Fund An unrestricted fund that can be expended at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity
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