Chairs report
Buchan giving tree
During the lasty year we have facilitated our events that are free and open to all who would like to attend.
Easter event over 100 children attended, and thanks go to all the shops in the town that participated in the event, this event was very well supported and cost in the region of £1000.
Teddy bear hunt in July was attended by 120 children and again was a free event, we spent around £2000 on that event.
Scottish week parade and characters cost in the region of £250
Back to school event in July also was help to which was well attended and any surplus was donated equally to the schools.
Our Xmas event was a great success again this year with over 20 tree hosts and donation points, many bank donations too meant that we have a healthy bank balance again going forward to 2025. Xmas party
We received almost 400 referrals which we then distributed to the local schools and agencies resulting in us delivering just short of 6000 items to children. Each bag contains toys, clothing, pyjamas and coats. Food hampers were also available on request.
£1000 was donated by Shell for our hamper appeal and this year we had an appeal to nominate ‘your neighbour’ friend or person who may live alone and benefit from a luxury food hamper. We
spent time with the nominees in their homes when we delivered the hamper, sharing stories and enjoying each other’s company.
This coming year we have already booked our events and look forward to facilitating more events during the market days.
During this year we have also furnished homes, donated starter packs, toaster kettle, microwave etc to many homes, and average of 28 per year.
We are also a responder to police should they have an emergency that requires a person/ family in need of clothing, baby items or household items.
In the year ahead we would like to gain more volunteers as we expect to be busier then ever. The cost-of-living crisis isn’t letting up and so many people are on a negative income, resulting in more requests for help with top ups of gas and electric and food vouchers.
We are also a food bank referrer and can help with that too, although we would be inclined to signpost them to other agencies to have a full, holistic assessment done to look at their situation to help more.
20.02.25
The Buchan Giving Tree For The Year Ended 30 September 2024 Income and Expenditure 2024 2023 Income Donations Fundraising Food Hampers Xmas Appeal 15,555 15,267 435 2,000 500 18,202 15,555 Expenses Energy Insurance Phone Purchases Management Fees Water Fundraising Donation5 Food Hampers Charitable activities Accountancy Repair5 Rates Sundry 2,379 549 2,675 534 94 224 96 643 2,937 300 1,583 275 3,334 456 440 1,540 2,241 433 490 6,424 510 16,689 11,467 Profit For Year 4,088 1,513
The Buchan Givlns Tree For The Year Ended 30 September 2024 Balance Sheet 2024 2023 Current A5set5 Bank 19,740 15,632 Current Llabllltles Accruals 440 42 Net Assets 19,3QQ 15,212 Capltal Profit For Year Retalned Earnin 4,088 15,212 1.513 13,699 19,300 15,212
IndepEndent Exarnin¢rfs Report to the Trustees of Buchan Giving Tree ISC0512561 I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2024. Respertive Responsibilities of Trustees and Examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment Iscotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Re8ulations 2006. The charity tru5tee5 consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10111 {al to Icl of the Accounts Re8ulation5 does not apply. It 15 my responsibility to examine the account5 a5 required under Section 4411) Ic} ol the Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent Examinerfs statement My examinatlon 15 carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts Iscotlandl Re8ulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those records. It also include5 consideration of any unusual items or disclosure5 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 audlt option on the view given by the account5, Independent Examinerfs Statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attentlon.. Whlch Elves rne reasonable cause to believe that in any materlal respect the requirement5'. To keep accountlng records in accordance with Section 44111 lal of the 2005 Act and flegulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and To prepare the accounts whlch accord with the accouniing records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulation5 have not been met, or To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper