BARR COMMUNITY SCIO (SC049703)
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR PERIOD TO 30th NOVEMBER 2024
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BARR COMMUNITY SCIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS PERIOD ENDED 30th NOVEMBER 2024.
1.) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION ARRANGEMENTS
BARR COMMUNITY SCIO,
Charitable purposes
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The advancement of citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration, and the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities).
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The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture, or science .
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The provision of recreational facilities , or the organisation of recreational activities , with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.
Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects
To benefit people who live or work within the geographical boundaries of the former Barr Parish Council area and/ or within the geographical boundaries of the Barr Community Council area (the “Community”) , to protect the Barr Community Hall as an asset at the heart of the rural community, and to establish a viable and sustainable community facility for all ages and abilities in the Community.
None of the Trustees received any remuneration in the period ending 30th November 2024.
Activities and Achievements during the period
A notable year for the community with an asset transfer request for the village hall being approved by South Ayrshire Council; a huge step towards the planned creation of a modern, multi-purpose Community Hub. The SCIO will now submit a formal offer to purchase the
BARR COMMUNITY SCIO SC049703
BARR CoMNIuNT SCIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND AccoifNTS PERIOD ENDED 30th NOVEMBER 2024. 21Pa8e building 2nd groullds. With tbe sugpensioll of a nMjor g0ven)enI-b2cked fimd, altemalive fallc8 will be needed to add to the £130k available from Ba Le8acy Fund (SSE) alld £120k from SAC'S Advancing Con]munity Asset Fulld. A consultation event took place hall user groups and oiber residellts to review the architect's latest desi8ns plans. Separate negotiations witli Ba Coiilniwiity Sliop & Cafe have led to agreeinenl oil aiTangenieiits foT relocating the shop busilless to the Hub. This ag'eement will be put to tbe SCIO members for ralification and theieafteT the b1esS plan will be updated to show that the Hiib relltsins a viable PTOPOSltion. A number of associate groups secured flllldin8 for coll)mllllity activities this year with the assistance of the SCIO'S Developnieiit Officer, includin8 the Moiiday Club 'Cozy Space,, the annual Girvan to Ba walL Barr Sheepdog trials. aJ]d ihe Ba0eter con]munity newsletter. With the valiied siipport of local volullleers, many activities have taken place under the SCIO nbrella, incliiding the higlily siiccessful Monday Club weekly lunches and the BaTskaig Bash, a well-attended social evellt organised in conjictIon with the B7. Coll]wunity Association. A Girvan to Barr wa]k in late September saw 55 people completing a 12km hike over the C.arrick hills. Liwcb was laid oll in ihe village hall by the Coll)mUllity Association alld SCIO volullleers Tan a baT to siipport general fidS with inusic to Touiid off the evening. It is lioped that tliis walk will become an annual event thanks to some much appreciated support from residents of both CO]niltieS. An axe throw8 / atchery day foi the ovei-50s was aTrall8ed conjunctioll with Adventure Centre for Ediicatioll (ACE Girvan). ACE also organised oveT-50s Cloelg experiellce on the River Girvan, much io the enjoymellt of all who took part. A very siiccessful Paddy Bi]rns night was held early March with 90 ]estS. In addition to the iual poety i'eadillgs, wusical elltertainwent was provided by a popular local band, a duel from Girvan. ]d a younger Ba residellt. Transport froni Girv] was aLTanged throiigli South Ayrsbii'e Coll]munity Transport and baggis, neeps and champ was prep.ed and served by Monday Club volunteers. FINANCLIL REPORT During the year, the Barr Coll]mm]ity SCIO bad an income of £28,639 and the costs incurred were £11,784 leavillg £16,855 which was added lo the Reserve AccOlt. The SCIO takes a caiitious view Oll reseTves and diie to the llature of the fulldg received, many of the funds are restiieted for particular purposes. Approved by the Trngtees and signed on their behalf. Tiustee 30 July2025 BARR COMMOSCIo SC049703
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BARR COMMUNITY SCIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS PERIOD ENDED 30th NOVEMBER 2024.
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR YEAR TO 30th NOVEMBER 2024
BARR COMMUNITY SCIO SC049703
BARR CoMNIuNT SCIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND AccoifNTS PERIOD ENDED 30th NOVEMBER 2024. 41Pa8e STATEMENT OF BALANCES AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2024 2024 2023 aDd cash liaud Opening balances 8,823 Surpli]s / (deficit) for year- UnTestiicted 46 Swylus / (deficit) for year- Restsicted 16,809 Closing balances £25 678 4,114 (450) 5,159 Reserves Illitial Cash Fimd ReseeS Balance - UnTestiicted ReseeS Balance - Restricted Closing Balauces 8,823 819 24,859 £25 678 4,114 773 8,050 Approved by the Trustees and 818ned on their behalf. Chairoftrustees, Barr CommunitySCIO- 30, July2025 BARR COMMOSCIo SC049703
BARR CoMNIuNT SCIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND AccoifNTS PERIOD ENDED 30th NOVEMBER 2024. 51Pa8e INDEPENDE EL4NIINER'S REVIEW Ind*pend•nt gx4min•rfs rnport on tho o¢¢ounts C) 703 01 12 23 30 11 24 12 / CY0/£ BARR COMMOSCIo SC049703