Registered Charity number SCO49198
Dawson Sports Association SCIO
Accounts
for the year ended
31[st] March 2025
Dawson Sports
Annual Accounts 2024-25
Dawson Sports Development Association SCIO
Reference and Administrative Information:
Registered Charity number SCO49198
Principal Address:
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Charity Trustees:
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Bankers: Virgin Money Bank Street Falkirk
Independent Examiner:
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Annual Report of the Trustees
Introduction
The Trustees are pleased to present the annual accounts for Dawson sports development association Scio, for the year ended 31[st] March 2025.
Dawson Sports Development Association SCIO SC049198 is an incorporated body having charitable status under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.
Charitable purposes are:
D - the advancement of health
H - the advancement of public participation in sport
I - The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
The organisation’s purposes are achieved through
D) The advancement of health through creating opportunities for people to take part in a range of fitness and wellbeing activities, together with opportunities to access workshops, information and guidance with regard to healthy eating and nutrition, designed to support and encourage all members of the community to improve and enhance their general wellbeing.
H) The advancement of public participation in sport by establishing an all-weather multi sports facility that will create a space for sporting activities for all ages, groups regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion. In addition, to create opportunities for people to gain coaching, volunteering and training qualifications that will also improve and enhance their life chances and choices.
I) The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Primarily by: operating non-for-profit lets for community groups and schools for a range of sports, including football; overall operating a recreation and sporting facility.
Activities and Achievements 2024-2025
We continued to host ‘Football and Pizza’ sessions despite the promotion of the local Community Police Officer, and were encouraged by the continued diminution of minor vandalism that was noted in the local area. We were delighted to have the Community Liaison Officer from the local Fire Services taking part in some of the sessions.
Income
This year income was received from outside organisations paying to hire the AstroTurf pitch
Reserves
Reserves are incorporated in the general funds.
Investments
We have no investments. All funds are deposited in a cheque account apart from a small cash balance held by the treasurer.
Governance, Management and Structure
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DSDA- Dawson Sports Development Association SCIO is an incorporated body having charitable status under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. It is governed SCVO Model SCIO Constitution (two tier) with membership open to any individual aged 16 or over who is a resident of Bainsford, Langlees and surrounding.
The members have the right to appoint any charity trustee on to the board at annual general meetings. DSDA Charity Trustees hold regular meetings, and generally handle the day to management of the activities of the organisation; for example, the bookings, operating the facility, running events. The treasurer updates the trustees regularly on the financial position of the organisation and keeps financial records of the charity.
Trustees’ Responsibilities
The charity trustees of Dawson Sports Development Association SCIO are jointly responsible for running the SCIO and managing its assets. The members of a SCIO also share some of the same duties of the charity trustees.
Charitable Objectives and Activities
The advancement of public participation in sport by establishing an all-weather multi sports facility that will create a space for sporting activities for all ages, groups regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion. In addition, to create opportunities for people to gain coaching, volunteering and training qualifications that will also improve and enhance their life chances and choices. The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Primarily by: operating non-for-profit lets for community groups and schools for a range of sports, including football; overall operating a recreation and sporting facility. The advancement of health through creating opportunities for people to take part in a range of fitness and wellbeing activities, together with opportunities to access workshops, information and guidance with regard to healthy eating and nutrition, designed to support and encourage all members of the community to improve and enhance their general wellbeing.
Volunteers
The Trustees are grateful for the time and support from local organisations and volunteers that have given their time to volunteers, without this continued support DSDA would not be unable to operate.
Achievements and performance
Dawson Sports Development Association SCIO continues to seek opportunities which are compatible with its Charitable Objectives and Activities.
Financial Review
A deficit of £1111 was recorded for the year ending March 31, 2025. The comparable figure for the previous year was a deficit of £693.
Conclusion
The Trustees would like to thank all those who contribute their time, energy and money so generously to ensure the continuation and development of the work of Dawson Sports Development Association SCIO.
On behalf of the Trustees
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Treasurer
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Dawson Sports Development Association SCIO
I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 6 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) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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 examiner’s statement
My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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 accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention [other than that disclosed on the attached page*]
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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 Accounts Regulations, and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
have not been met, or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Receipts and Payments Account
Year ended 31 March 2025
| Receipts Note Donations & Subscriptions Legacies Activities for Generating Funds Bank & Deposit interest Investment income Rental of premises Sale of assets Sale of investments Grants Other Receipts Total Receipts Payments Costs of generating funds Charitable activities 8 Governance & banking costs Total Payments Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year before transfers Transfers Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year |
Unrestricted Funds 2024-25 £ - - - 21 - 21 176 - - - - 197 - - 1308 1308 - - (1111) |
Restricted Funds 2024-25 £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment Funds 2024-25 £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total 2024-25 £ - - - 21 - 21 176 - - - - 197 - - 1308 1308 - - (1111) |
Total 2023-24 £ - - - 46 - |
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| 46 356 - - - - |
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| 1095 | ||||||
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| (693) |
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Statement of Balances
| At 31 March 2025 Note Bank & Deposit Balances Bank & deposit balances brought forward Movement in year: Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year Bank & deposit balances carried forward Investments at market value (cost £ -) Assets Bank Account and cash 5 Liabilities |
Unrestricted funds £ 1685 (1111) 575 - 575 - |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - |
Endowment funds £ - - |
Total 2024-25 £ 1685 (1111) 575 - 575 - |
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The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 6[th] June 2025.
For and on behalf of the Trustees
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Treasurer
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Notes to the Accounts
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of Preparation
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and under the historic cost convention, modified to reflect the inclusion of investments at market value, and in accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (2005). They consist of a summary of all monies received and paid via the bank and in cash by CSI during the financial year, along with a statement of balances.
1.2 Restricted Funds
There are no restricted funds. All monies raised are deposited in the general account from which all expenditure is met.
1.3 Property
DSDA SCIO is the leaseholder of the Astroturf area from Falkirk Council under a Community Asset Transfer agreement.
2. Gift Aid.
No Gift Aid has been claimed.
3. Receipts from investments other than land & buildings
There were no such receipts.
4. Overall Surplus.
The overall income/expenditure deficit this year amounts to £1111. (2022-23 deficit: £693)
5. Assets.
Financial assets are held within a Virgin Money account.
6. Sale and purchase of fixed assets.
DSDA SCIO owned no fixed assets during the year.
7. Remuneration and Expenses paid to Trustees
None of the Trustees received any remuneration or expenses relating to their position as Trustee.
8. Cost of Charitable Activities.
The only costs during this accounting period were for insurance and bank charges.
9. Debtors and Creditors.
At the end of the year there were no outstanding debts or credits.
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