CJT Projects - Chairmans Report for AGM – 6[th] November 2025
We started 2025 with a series of successful workshops looking at how to reduce food waste. It was good to see that there were some that very popular and they attracted people that haven’t previously attended CJT events. It was good to hold active events within the community.
The Highland Energy Community Partnership (HECP) with National Lottery funding has started and we are delighted that Anna Scott has taken up the role of the Energy Officer for Contin, Jamestown & Tarvie Projects. She has made an enthusiastic start – and has already engaged with people within the community. At the moment it’s about building relationships with people and trying to engage with the community to present viable options for them. Anna is directly managed for us by Garve and District.
The Connecting Communities Project is now reasonably well established. There is a part time driver that engages every Wednesday to Friday. The bus has been used by local residents for hospital and doctor trips as well as shopping and social events. Further funding is being obtained to extend the service to cover all days of the week as well as obtaining a second (electric) bus. It would be good if there could more engagement from members of the Contin community.
Phil meanwhile has been leading the charge to develop artistic projects of interest. He is mid seeking funding to develop a community song writing project and then record them in Contin Church in Summer 2026.
We remain small in number and limited by the time available from Board members but we are managing to pursue strong and interesting projects for the community – looking to enhance the lives of CJT residents. Whilst we have had approaches to join with Contin Community Trust (Contin Hall), the aims of the two remain distinct at the moment.
Thank you to all the board members for their continued involvement and inspiration. We would still like to seek to recruit new directors to be able to support and develop these projects.
Signed: Elizabeth Kerr
Chairperson
November 2025
Contin, Jamestown and Tarvie Projects
Receipts and Payments Account Oct 24 - Sept 25
| Total | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
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| Income | £ | £ | |||||||
| General | |||||||||
| Opening Balance | £ | 1,259.53 |
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| Projects | |||||||||
| Foundation Scotland: Garve management fee | £ | 4,000.00 |
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| Changeworks | £ | 8,930.82 |
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| Foundation Scotland: Join In & Connect opening balance | £ | 57.40 |
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| North Highland Initiative: opening balance | £ | 12.40 |
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| Highland Council Cost of Living Winter lunches: | opening balance | £ | 314.77 |
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| The Robertson Trust: opening balance | £ | 181.99 |
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| Income by Year | £ | 12,930.82 |
£ | 1,826.09 |
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| Total Income | £ | 14,756.91 |
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| EXPENDITURE | £ | £ | |||||||
| General: | |||||||||
| Insurance | £ | 111.72 |
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| Robertson Trust: | Stocking Contin foodbank | £ | 139.26 |
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| Extpenditure by Year | £ | 111.72 |
- | £ | 139.26 |
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| Total Expenditure: | £ | 250.98 |
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| Surplus/Deficit for the year | £ | 14,505.93 |
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| Add balance brought forward | - | ||||||||
| Balance carried forward | £ | 14,505.93 |
| Current Account | ||
|---|---|---|
| Balance at 30 September 2024 | £ | 14,505.93 |
| Add: Income |
£ | 14,756.91 |
| Less: Expenditure |
£ | 250.98 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) for the year | £ | 14,505.93 |
| Balance as of 30 September 2024 | £ | 14,505.93 |
| Completed by Sherry Morris, CJT Treasurer. | ||
| 23/02/26 |
Contin Jamestown and Tarvie Projects (CJT Projects)
Balance Sheet as at 30[th] September 2025
| Income | Oct 24-Sept 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grants | £ 13,497.38 | |
| General Income | £ 0.00 | |
| Donations | £ 0.00 | |
| Carried over from 2024 | £ 1,259.53 | |
| Total | £ 14,756.91 | |
| Expenditure | Oct 24 - Sept 25 | |
| £ 250.98 | ||
| Balance | £ 14,505.93 |
Independent Examiner’s Certificate
I hereby certify that this is a true and accurate representation of the CJT Projects Annual Accounts.
All receipts and payments have been fully checked and verified.
Signature
| Hazel LesleyHarrison | 4thMay2026 |
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| Name | Date |