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Scottish Charity Regulator
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Independent examiner’s report on the accounts « Report to the Braehead Community Project trustees/members of Registered charity |[SC049159] number On the accounts of the Period start date ; Period end date charitySetoutonpages forthe period ee|__ Day | ~—Month =|feYear|lem| Day | Month | Year umbers of additional sheets) |r Respective | The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance responsibilities of | with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the trustees and examiner | Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent | My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts examiner's statement 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 opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiner’s | jn the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention. statement 1. 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 Accounts Regulations, and * to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met, or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: x Date: 12/05/2025 Name:CS Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): |

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OSCR Scottish Charity Regulator

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Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator

Charity’s principal address

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Postcodeay

Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees’ Annual Report

Trustee - Dates acted if Name of person name Office (if any) not for whole year (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)

1 Treasurer Hall User Members 2 Co 3 Secretary 4 ee 5 ee 6 ee 78 eeee ee 9 es ee a a a a a 1 a 5 a a cc

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Reference and administration details

Names of all other charity trustees during the period, if any, (for example, those who resigned part way through the financial period)

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||||||||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Structure,|governance|and|management| |Type|of governing|document|Constitution|(SCIO)| |Trustee|recruitment|and|appointment|Annually|voted|for|at AGM.|Recruitment from|user|members.| |Objectives|and|activities| |Charitable|purposes|4.1|Create|an|attractive|and|safe|community|facility|for|local|people|that| |can|change|and|develop|in|response|to|the|needs|of the|community| |thereby|helping|foster|community|cohesion,|improve|health|and|wellbeing| |and|combat|social|isolation|for|local|people|of|all|ages|and|backgrounds.| |4.2|Expand|the|range|of services|for|sports,|culture|and|heritage|activities| |available|to|the|local|communities|with|the|object|of|improving|their|quality| |of|life.| |Summary|of the|main|activities| |in|relation|to|these|objects|Organise|and|deliver|a wide|range|of|inclusive|activities|within|a|safe,| |welcoming|and|accessible|community|environment,|providing| |opportunities|for|local|people|of|all|ages|and|backgrounds|to|connect,| |participate|and|support|one|another,|in|line with|the|charity’s|objectives.|

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Achievements and performance

Summary ofthe main achievements of
the charity duringthe financial period
wellbeing within the local area.
The charity organised regular social activities, including weekly bingo
sessions for adults aged 18 and over, which provided consistent
opportunities for social interaction and helped reduce isolation. Two
subsidised bus trips to other Scottish towns and cities further supported
inclusion by enabling people to participate in shared experiences beyond
their immediate community.
Family-focused activities were a key feature ofthe year, including
fundraising prize bingo events supporting local girls’ football and wider
community causes, a children’s Christmas party for ages 2-11, anda
Christmas celebration dinner open to hall members and local residents.
These events encouraged inter-generational participation and
strengthened community ties.
The charity also supported community-led fundraising and recreational
activity, including quiz nights and walking football, and enabled third-
sector social care organisations to deliver activities for children, young
people and adults with additional support needs.
In addition, the hall continued to host grassroots football and recreational
sessions for children, young people, adults and older people, including
walking football for both men and women, ensuring opportunities for
physical activitywere accessible to awide range ofcommunity members.
Ongoing investment in the maintenance and improvement ofthe hall and
surrounding areas ensured the facility remained safe, welcoming and fit
for purpose, supporting its continued use as a valued and inclusive
communityasset.
Briefstatement ofthe charity’s policy
on reserves Reserves policy is to ensure thatthe charity has sufficient funds to meet
any necessary planned maintenance and funds to respond to unplanned
repairs as required. The charity will ensure sufficient funds in the event of
the charity winding up. This is calculated at 6 months oftypical running
costs.
Details ofany deficit
The charity reported a deficit of£7,105, which reflects a planned and
responsible use of reserves to fund essential external maintenance. This
investment will not require repetition for
a number ofyears and has helped
ensure the long-term sustainability, safety and accessibility ofthe
community facility.
Donated facilities and services (if any)
By offering reduced-cost or free hall hire, the charity helped remove
financial barriers to participation, enabling local groups and volunteers to
deliver activities that support inclusion, wellbeing and community
resilience.

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Other optional information

The trustees recognise the continued commitment of volunteers, user groups and partner organisations whose contributions enable Braehead Community Project to remain a welcoming, inclusive and responsive space at the heart of the local community.

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Signature(s)
OSCR will accept
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Signatures
Full name(s)
Position (e.g. Chair) | Secretary
Date 19/01/2026
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from
Period start date to Period end date
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Section A Statement of receipts and payments

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Expendable
endowment
funds
Permanent
endowment
funds
Total funds
current period
Total funds last
period
Total funds last
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations - 30 30
Legacies -
Grants 500 500 750 750
Receipts from fundraisingactivities 2,602 2,602 1,824
Gross tradingreceipts 22,535 22,535 18,300
Income from investments other than
land and buildings -
Rents from land & buildings -
Gross receipts from other charitable
activities 345 345 1,006
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A1 Sub total A1 Sub total 25,982 - - - 25,982 21,910
A2 Receipts from asset &
investment sales
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of investments
A2 Sub total -
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Total receipts 25,982
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25,982
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21,910
A3 Payments
Expenses for fundraising activities 620 620 1,360
Gross trading payments -
Investment management costs -
Payments relating directly to charitable Payments relating directly to charitable
activities 32,367 32,367 33,144
Grants and donations - 206 206
Governance costs:
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Audit / independent examination 100 100 100 100
Preparation of annual accounts -
Legal costs -
Other Other Other
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**A3 Sub total ** 33,087 - - - 33,087 34,810
A4 Payments relating to asset and
investment movements
Purchases of fixed assets
Purchase of investments
A4 Sub total -
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Total payments 33,087
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33,087
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34,810
Net receipts / (payments)
A5 Transfers to / (from) funds
Surplus / (deficit) for year
7,105)
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7,105)
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12,900)
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7,105)
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7,105)
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12,900)
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