Galloway Action Team SCIO
Receipts and Payments Accounts For the Year Ended 31 May 2025
Charity No: SC049654
Galloway Action Team SCIO Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name:
Galloway Action Team SCIO
Charity Registration Number:
S$C049654
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Contact Address:
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Unit 7 Thistle Business Park Station Street Stranraer DG9 7HJ
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Trustees
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Independent Examiner
McMillan Bain & Company
27 High Park Avenue
Stranraer
DG9 0DE
Bankers Bank of Scotland, 64-66 George Street Stranraer DG9 7JN
Galloway Action Team SCIO Trustees’ Annual Report Year ended 31 May 2025
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2025.
Structure, Governance and Management
Constitution
The Charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (a SCIO). It was registered in it's current legal form on 2 October 2019. It has a two tier structure and as such the trustees make up only some of the members of the charity.
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are appointed for a three year term by the members at the Annual General Meeting. On average one third of the trustees are appointed or reappointed each year.
Objectives and Activities
Charitable Purposes
The advancement of citizenship or community development.
Activities
Galloway Action Team aims to:
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provide training opportunities - provide informal education
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improve health and wellbeing
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contribute to economic development
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improve our local environment
Trustees’ Annual Report (cont.) Year ended 31 May 2025
Achievements and Performance
Galloway Action Team has had a successful year. We have still been challenged like all charities and organisations. It has been essential to ensure a steady source of income through contractual work with partners and obtaining appropriate funding to ensure we maintain the service we wish to provide for our volunteers and the community.
We have funding in place to provide paid volunteers and cover the general running costs. It has been essential that we have had the help of Sleeping Giants to assist us with funding bids. This has allowed us to provide funders with the relevant information and also to gain funding over a number of years. The financial support from Hollywood Trust, Stranraer Academy, Foundation Scotland Kilgallioch, Robertson Trust, Loreburn Housing Association and Wheatley South, to name a few, has allowed us to advance our work. Other funders have also provided support and as a result Galloway Action Team have been able to provide assistance as needs have arisen. The work with Stranraer Academy has also continued and progressed with more formal arrangements in place. Regular consultation and evaluation has ensureda structured programme for the pupils attending. The needs and relationships within the setting have been managed well. The pupils, both boys and girls, have gained confidence and new skills. The headteacher shared the success at Stranraer Academy with the headteacher of Douglas Ewart High School in Newton Stewart. Work is now being established with this secondary school and there is a need for support in similar ways already proved to be of assistance to pupils at Stranraer Academy.
The actives of the volunteers are very varied and some arise due to needs identified or require to be be repeated as volunteers change. Many of the courses allow development of life skills, managing finances, numeracy skills and cooking. Each day the volunteers have a light meal at lunchtime using our kitchen. The volunteers provide assistance to local schools within their gardens, help with outside work at Belmont Nursing Home and when needs arise. The volunteers also help with house clearings and doing gardening work for Loreburn Housing Association. A highlight for the volunteers is assisting the British Legion with their annual poppy display within the town centre. This allows the volunteers to be part of an important event within the local community.
Galloway Action Team is known within the community but have certainly been given more prominence since receiving the Kings Award. It was a tremendous achievement and promoted our work to all in the local community. The awards ceremony was an unforgettable event and thepublicity following was beneficial. GAT had a visit from our local MP Mr John Cooper and the volunteers were able to gain an insight into his work. The board try to ensure the running of GAT follows all the correct procedures as laid down by OSCR and make sure the volunteers are healthy and listened to at all times. It is important that the volunteers are actively involved in helping others within the community experiencing difficulty within society. The skills they learn can be used and allows them to gain self satisfaction and confidence.
We have developed a five year strategic plan for 2024-2029 due to working with Sleeping Giants. This is a live document and allows funders to see while considering a funding bid. Hollywood Trust provided funds for us to develop this work. The board members have gained much from this and the need for development work has been identified. A timetable plan for this work for all at GAT has been made and will be covered from May 2025 to March 2026. Over the last year we have played an important part in the local community. GAT helps in any way we can and ensures everyone feels valued and included at all times. We have gained funding for developing the premises. It is important we have proper work space for our manager and volunteers. It will ensure the area is developed to provide suitable office spaces and an area for volunteers. This will give any funders and visitors a good impression of how we work as an organisation. This will be finished by late June
Trustees’ Annual Report (cont.) Year ended 31 May 2025
Financial Review
The principle source of income is through successful funding applications and our work with housing providers.
The surplus for the year was £65,084 (PY Deficit - £5,424),
Reserves Policy
It is the policy of Galloway Action Team to keep three months running costs in reserve to cover unforeseen expenditure of the charity or in the event of the charity being disbanded.
Plans for the Future
At the end of another year, Galloway Action Team will ensure we develop activities already started and introduce new pathways recognised as needs for the volunteers and also within the local community. It is important for the volunteers to be involved within the local community, building up individual skills and being able to develop knowledge and achievements as a team. The board will ensure the activities are giving volunteers confidence, self worth, preparing them for obtaining paid employment but also ensuring the wellbeing of the local community.
We will develop work with the two local secondary schools and provide appropriate activities for their pupils, who are not interested in a full formal curriculum. The work with partners eg Loreburn Housing Association to provide house clearances and gardening, British Legion and their poppy display, Belmont Nursing home outside maintenance and local school nurseries. We will continue our wonderful Christmas Appeal with Howdens and each year it benefits even more within our community. New partnerships will begin and in many cases joint funding will assist with this. It is hoped this continued partnership working will give volunteers the experiences required to develop and progress.
The work to change the internal use of the building will allow all to have a better workplace. It gives all a sense of being part of a well run service. A new van has also given the volunteers a reliable source of transport to serve the community, where travel is an essential part of providing a service. Working with Sleeping Giants on a development plan with also give focus to the needs which have arisen due to work on the strategic plan. Topics could cover funding, delivery plan actions, responsibilities, goals, developing a risk register will be covered in training sessions for the board, manager and volunteers. We will also continue to work with our funders and so ensure monies are in place for all activities and day to day costs. It is important to promote GAT to funders at all times.
It is important we move forward and retain sustainability in the coming year. The hard work of the volunteers ensures GAT take on the challenges to allow the well being of the community. To be part of GAT, in what ever capacity, is something to be proud of and in the next year we will do our best to ensure continuity and assisting our community.
Trustees’ Annual Report (cont.)
Year ended 31 May 2025
Work with Sleeping Giants on our Strategic Plan will be completed and so give us a focused way forward. We will continue to work with funders such as Hollywood Trust, Foundation Scotland, Robertson Trust, Wheatley South, Loreburn Housing, Stranraer Academy. It is one of the main functions of the board to ensure monies are in place for all activities and day to day running costs. Sleeping Giants will help us with future bids, as it is important to promote GAT to funders. Wheatley South will provide free help with bids.
It is important we move forward and retain sustainability in coming months. The hard work of the volunteers ensures GAT take on the challenges to allow the wellbeing of the community. To be a part of GAT, in what ever capacity, is something to be proud of and in the next year we will do our best to endure continuity and assist our community.
Signed on behalfof the charity's trustees
GallowaySC049654Action Team SCIO
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Galloway Actions Team SCIO I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 May 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 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
An 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 view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no 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 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
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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.
Date: 23 September 2025
Galloway Action Team SCIO Receipts and Payments Account Year ended 31 May 2025
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|Unrestricted|Restricted|
|Funds|Funds|Total|Total|
|Receipts|Note|2025£|2025£|2025£|2024£|
|Donations|4|3,759|-|3,759|1,021|
|Grants|5|27,500|102,454|129,954|53,079|
|Charitable|activities|6|30,134|-|30,134|41,247|
|Other trading activities|7|25,043|-|25,043|-|
|Other Income|=|-|.|.|
|86,436|102,454|188,890|95,347|
|Other|-|-|-|
|Total Receipts|86,436|102,454|188,890|95,347|
|Payments|8|
|Costs|of generating|funds|6,615|5,250|11,865|10,733|
|Charitable|activities|39,621|56,167|95,788|80,078|
|Governance|costs|7,696|1,063|8,759|9,500|
|Other Payments|7,393|-|7,393|460|
|Total Payments|61,326|62,480|123,806|100,770|
|Excess|of|Payments|over|Receipts|
|for the year before transfers|25,110|39,974|65,084|(5,424)|
|Transfers|-|-|-|:|
|Excess|of Payments|over|Receipts|
|for the year|25,110|39,974|65,084|(5,424)|
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Galloway Action Team SCIO StatementAt31 Mayof2025 Balances
| Unrestricted | Restricted | ||||
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| Funds | Funds | Total | Total | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Bank& Deposit Balances | |||||
| Bank& cash balances | |||||
| brought forward | 28,855 | 20,795 | 49,650 | 55,074 | |
| Movement in year: | |||||
| Excess ofReceipts overPayments fortheyear | 25,110 | 39,974 | 65,084 | (5,424) | |
| Bank& depositbalances | |||||
| carried forward | 53,965 | 60,769 | 114,734 | 49,650 | |
| Investments at market value | |||||
| Assets | |||||
| Tangible Fixed Assets | 12,825 | - | 12,825 | 33,298 | |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Cost ofexpenses not yet paid/cashed: | |||||
| HMRC - MayPAYE | 522 | - | 522 | 615 | |
| NEST -May Pension | 348 | - | 348 | 256 | |
| BounceBack Loan | 6,967 | - | 6,967 | 10,767 | |
| 7,837 | - | 1,837 | 11,638 |
The accounts were approved by the trustees on 23 September 2025.
For and on behalf of the trustees
GallowayNotes to theAction AccountsTeam SCIO Year ended 31 May 2025
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Basis of accounting These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment 2. Nature(Scotland) and purpose Act 2005 of and funds the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. The trustees maintain a single unrestricted fund for the day-to-day running of the charity. Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes
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Related party transactions No trustee received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the year.
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| Funds 2025 |
Funds 2025 |
Total 2025 |
Total 2024 |
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| 4. | Analysisof Donations&Sponsorship | ||||
| Miscellaneous Donations ChristmasAppeal Ferguson&Co -ToyAppeal SandheadBridge Collections JustGiving |
1,300 1,952 - 507 - - |
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1,300 1,952 - 507 - |
550 - 250 - 221 |
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| 3,759 ———— |
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3,759 SSOE |
1,021 OE_ |
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| 5. | Analysis ofGrants | ||||
| FoundationScotland PostcodeLottery BankofScotlandFoundation National Lottery HolywoodTrust WheatleySouthPledge D&GMentalHealth&WellbeingFund D&GCouncilERI Scheme D&GCouncil NoOne LeftBehind |
500 25,000 - - - - - 2,000 - 27,500 |
30,000 - 20,000 19,100 18,738 5,000 9,616 - 102,454 |
30,500 25,000 20,000 19,100 18,738 5,000 9,616 2,000 : 129,954 |
17,329 - - - 5,950 9,068 9,732 6,000 5,000 53 079 |
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| 6. | Income from Charitable Activities | ||||
| DGHP Loreburn |
6,185 15,864 |
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6,185 15,864 |
32,407 7,260 |
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| StranraerAcademy Others |
6,000 2,085 |
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6,000 2,085 |
500 1,080 |
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| 30,134 | - | 30,134 | 41,247 | ||
| 7. | Income fromOtherTrading Activities | ||||
| Disposal of Van | 21,743 | - | 21,743 | - | |
| Disposal of Trailer | 3,300 25,043 |
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3,300 25,043 |
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Galloway Action Team SCIO Notes to the Accounts Year ended 31 May 2025
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| Funds 2025 |
Funds 2025 |
Total 2025 |
Total 2024 |
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| 8. | AnalysisofPayments | ||||
| Costsofgenerating funds | |||||
| Rent Business insurance Heat & Light Telephone OfficeRepairs Water |
3,000 810 322 1,171 748 563 6,615 |
- - - - 5,250 - 5,250 |
3,000 810 322 1,171 5,998 563 11,865 |
3,000 1,512 4,007 1,714 - 500 10,733 |
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| Charitable activities | |||||
| Salary&Pension OfficeExpenses WasteDisposal Van&TrailerExpenses Materials Tools Workwear PPE VolunteerExpenses XmasGifts Training Cleaning Commission KingsGardenParty Interest&Charges Sundries |
26,842 2,095 1,089 3,583 2,033 886 295 266 246 1,303 130 72 - 500 226 56 39,621 |
43,702 ~ = 10,000 - - - 435 2,030 - - e - - - - 56,167 |
70,543 2,095 1,089 13,583 2,033 886 295 701 2,276 1,303 130 72 - 500 226 56 95,788 |
64,988 1,554 2,026 4,058 2,238 615 498 523 2,516 - 118 52 487 - 337 69 80,078 |
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| Governance costs | |||||
| SleepingGiants -Funding Refund ofNo-OneLeftBehindFunding IndependentExaminer LoanRepayments |
3,416 - 480 3,800 7,696 |
- 1,063 : : 1,063 |
3,416 1,063 480 3,800 8,759 |
5,220 - 480 3,800 9,500 |
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| Otherpayments | |||||
| PurchaseofSecurityCamera&TV PurchaseofTrailer PurchaseofTrailer PurcahseofPressure Washer |
523 5,700 680 270 |
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523 5,700 680 270 |
460 - - - |
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| PurchaseofChainsaw | 220 | - | 220 | - | |
| 7,393 | - | 7,393 | 460 |