Waternish Community Garden Trustees’ Annual Report September 2024 to August 2025
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WATERNISH
COMMUNITY GARDEN
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Waternish Community Garden
Scottish Charity Number: SC051967
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Charity Trustees
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Our Trustees –
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Objectives and activities
We have a vision for a communal garden, where we can grow together. Encouraging folk to come along and join in activities according to their skills, or their desire to learn about growing fruit and veg, to simply enjoy being in the garden, working or soaking up the natural beautiful environment. We hope that volunteers will feel a sense of fulfilment as their produce is distributed to local food outlets or sampled and enjoyed in households across the peninsula. We see the garden as a link to other local groups to strengthen the community.
During the last year, our third year, we have blossomed. This is due to the ongoing care of the ground and soil using the Back to Eden method of no tilling and putting down local matured manure and hardwood chips to build healthy fertile soil.
As well as having our established growing beds at the top of the garden, we now have raised beds in our polytunnel, and a well-designed watering system which has been a great improvement.
During the week, we now have two dedicated slots on a Wednesday & Saturday, to encourage folk to come during those times when our lead gardener will be there. She is able to see first-hand what can folk can contribute, or want to learn and allocate tasks accordingly and work alongside them as needed.
As well as growing vegetables; potatoes, leeks, carrots, climbing beans, tomatoes, chives, lettuce, broad beans, chard and rhubarb; there are fruit bushes producing strawberries, blackcurrants and raspberries. This year we have started leaving a basket of produce out for local folk to take. We also respond to requests from local food outlets to supply fruit and veg for their businesses. We ask for a small donation, which is ploughed back into the garden.
We continue to develop our polytunnel area. After the storms earlier in the year the covering had to be completely replaced. We also erected some welldesigned wind breaks to afford extra protection from the strong winds which often affect the area. Using the joinery skills of a local resident, our raised beds were constructed with the aim of enabling more folk to be involved in planting and harvesting, without having to use as much physical effort that gardening at ground level requires.
The development of a beautiful sensory garden at the entrance has been planned and planted with care. It contains plants with different textures, smells, shapes and colours, for enjoyment and pleasure which definitely has a positive effect on our sense of wellbeing.
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This year again we have been visited by Keep Scotland Beautiful and are hoping to have improved from last year, when we received our award of achievement.
This year we have hosted two BBQ events, one which included a plant swap opportunity. This is an opportunity to get to know more folk, chat about their interests and share what we are doing in the garden, as we would love to encourage more folk to join our group of volunteers.
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Structure, governance and management
Type of governing document
The Waternish Community Garden operates as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). Having met the requirements of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) who are satisfied that the organisation meets the charity test and the legal requirements for being a SCIO, and it has been entered in the Scottish Charity Register. This means it is now is an incorporated body having charitable status under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.
Trustee recruitment and appointment
Our original three Trustees were appointed on 19 August 2022. Sadly one has moved away and resigned in January 2025. To fill the gap we talked to people already known to us, who had shown an interest, been involved in the garden or were known to have been actively engaged in similar enterprises.
To that end two new Trustees were appointed at the beginning of 2025.Our mix of skills continues to blend the knowledge and practical skills of growing vegetables, plants and flowers in the garden. These are complemented by those with vision, a strategic approach and problem solving skills required to address potential obstacles within our limited finances and small pool of volunteers. Supported by administration and budgeting skills, all providing a good combination. Together we have been successful in advancing and delivering each step of this project.
The Board may at any time appoint any person to be a charity trustee, this can include nominations from other organisations, and appointment is by way of a resolution passed by the majority at a Board meeting.
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Achievements and performance
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We enjoyed hosting two BBQ events and plant swap for the local community.
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Responding to the continued challenge of the weather in this area. Particularly rainfall, to this end an additional trench has been dug at the top of the garden to divert water away from the sloped growing areas. More recently a small area has been identified to create a pond, which as well as capturing water is a magnet for wildlife. At the bottom of the main footpath a channel drain has been put in to prevent pooling of the water run-off.
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The placement of two windbreaks, crafted by a local tradesman, to protect the entrance to the polytunnel and shield it from the prevailing wind.
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Partnering with the local Men’s Shed who crafted a beautiful outdoor table and bench for us.
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Progressing the erection of a handrail up the side of the main path.
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Bird boxes and a bug hotel have been put up.
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Wooden edging around some of the growing areas has been replaced.
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A real difference can be seen in the expansion
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of the sensory garden.
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A short promotional video show-casing the garden has been made.
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The highlight of the year was having our polytunnel available to use. The joy of sowing seeds into the new well-crafted raised beds, made by
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Then seeing
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planting tomato plants in the polytunnel, yet to be tasted!
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We are grateful for one regular volunteer who loves to help in the garden and has done all the heavy work, together with tasks like weeding and harvesting of the vegetables. Also for who helps out generally and for those who step in when needed for watering duties which are integral to the success of growing.
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For the first time, this year produce has been available for the local people.
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Financial review
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Income Sept 24 - Aug 25
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Donations Specified donations * Grant
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Statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Our funding streams continue through grants and donations. As a very small charity run exclusively by volunteers, with no employees, there is little expenditure which needs to be reserved, so currently there is no policy for this.
Details of any deficit None this year
Donated facilities and services
The lease of our land is for a peppercorn rent.
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Future plans
We are looking to set up a coffee corner in the polytunnel, to encourage folk to socialize.
Use suitable decking around the shed, to help those with disabilities to get across to the polytunnel.
Improve the hanging space for tools in the shed.
Put in a small handrail alongside the two steps from the upper to lower garden path.
Put windproof netting along the north boundary.
Complete the replacement of the wooden edging on the borders of the growing areas.
We plan to extend the sensory garden planting and managing the boundary hedging which is currently overshadowing the planting there.
We hope to add two additional benches to the recreation area.
Finish creating a pond on the top level of the garden.
Additional information
This year everything has really started to come together and make the garden a much more attractive place for people to come to.
We are going to focus on interacting with the local community to update them about the project and encourage their involvement primarily on the two weekly sessions when our lead gardener is up on site.
To this end, create eye-catching A3 posters with a different focus to attract kids, volunteers, visitors; these will be posted on existing news boards around the peninsula.
Make use of the Waternish newsletter to advertise jobs to be done on site, what has happened in the last month, produce available, gardening hints and tips, recipes, requests to hear from the community about what to grow and other ideas for garden.
Use an onsite, ‘to do list’, volunteer log book, ideas board, growing competitions, child play area (small world play), sandpit.
We are hoping this will inspire others to come to the garden and enjoy it.
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Declaration
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Signed on behalf of the charity trustees:
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Designation Treasurer Date 30 September 2025
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APPENDIX2
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r~xC £f FT) Receipts and payments accounts
Section A Statement of receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Expendable Permanent Total funds Total funds last
funds funds endowment endowment current period. period;
funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
A1 Receipts
DonationsaCAO | pat|
Grants E40 | 4,400. 17,500
Receipts from fundraising activites | | |
Gross trading receipts ee | ee |
Income from investments other than
land and buildings
Rents from land & buildings ee | ee |
Gross receipts from other charitable
activities
Atsubtotal] 40 [53] P2183 18,041
A2 Receipts from asset &
investment sales
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets Po
Proceeds from sale of investments Po
A2 Subtotal]|___
A3 Payments
Payments relating directly to charitable
activities 2,917
Governance costs: TE ee |
Audit/independentexamination[ | |
Legalcosts] TT |
perts ee) |ee
A3 Sub total 2,917 3,251 7,000
A4 Payments relating to asset and
investment movements
Purchases of fixed assets Po 1.746 1.746 6.039
A4Subtotal] =| 1,746 1,746 6,039
Surplus / (deficit) for year
(3,120)
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51,967
APPENDIX 2 Waternish. Community. Garden Section B Statement of balances
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Unrestricted . Expendable Permanent Total current .
funds Restricted funds endowment endowment ; Total last period
funds funds period
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
Surplus / (deficit) shown on receipts and 306
payments account
Cash and bank balances at end of year | 2a 3,135 3,378 | 6,192 |
(Agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
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Details Fund to which asset belongs Market valuation Last year
to nearest £ to nearest £
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Total
Details Fund to which asset belongs Cost (if available) Current valueavailable) (if Last yyear
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B3 Other assets Polytunnel Restricted | 1 A88 fp
Restricted |
Restricted | 200 |
Total 1,746 6,039
Details Fund to which liability relates Amount due Last year
to nearest £ to nearest £
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Total
an Amount due
Details Fund to which liability relates (estimate) Last year
to nearest £ to nearest £
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Total
Signed by one or two trustees
approval
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Section C Notes to the Accounts
C1 Nature and purpose of funds (may be stated on analysis of funds worksheets)
Monies given to complete the repair and erection of the polytunnel. For the construction of raised beds and purchase of plants, seeds to grow vegetables and enhance the sensory garden.
| C3a Trustee remuneration C4a Trustee expenses C3b Trustee remuneration - details C2 Grants C4b Trustee expenses - details C5 Transactions with trustees and connected persons |
Type of activity or project supported Polytunnel,compost,raised beds Kettle |
Type of activity or project supported Polytunnel,compost,raised beds Kettle |
Individual / institution Institution Individuals |
Individual / institution Institution Individuals |
Number of grants made |
£ |
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| 1 | 1,400 | |||||
| 3 | 45 | |||||
| Total | 1,445 |
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| If no remuneration was paid during the period to any charity trustee or person connected to a trustee cross this box (otherwise complete section 3b) |
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| Authority under which paid | £ | |||||
| Purchasing of seeds, herbs, plants, tools | 443 | |||||
| If no expenses were paid to any charity trustee during the period then cross this box (otherwise complete section 4b) |
X | |||||
| Number of trustees |
£ | |||||
| Nature of relationship | Nature of transaction | Transaction amount (£) |
Balance outstanding at period end (£) |
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C6 Other information
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Additional analysis (1)
Analysis of receipts and payments
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1 Donations
Unrestricted . Expendable Vommatiert Total current .
funds Restricted funds endowment endowment . Total last period
funds funds period
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
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2) 0 0
2 Grants
Unrestricted Restricted funds Total current Total last period
funds period
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
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2 Grants
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3 Gross receipts from other charitable activities
Unrestricted . Expendable Permanent Total current .
funds Restricted funds endowment endowment . Total last period
funds funds period
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
Total ==== =
4 Payments relating directly to charitable activities
Unrestricted . Expendable Permanent Total current .
funds Restricted funds endowment endowment . Total last period
funds funds period
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
Polytunnel, kettle, garden seat Po 2,917 2,917|| 6,852.
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4 Payments relating directly to charitable activities
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Additional analysis (2)
5 Breakdown of unrestricted funds
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| funds | funds last | |||
| period | ||||
| Receipts | ||||
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| Receipts fromfundraising activities Grosstrading receipts |
P | P |
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| Rentsfrom land& buildings Gross receipts from othercharitable activities |
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PF |
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| Sub total | TC | |||
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| Proceeds from sale of | fixed assets | |||
| Proceeds from sale of | investments | |||
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| Payments | ||||
| Expenses forfundraising activities | P | |||
| Gross trading payments | Fw | |||
| Investment management costs | fe | |||
| Payments relating directly to charitable | activities | P | ||
| Grants and donations | Po | |||
| Audit/independentexamination | = i. |
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| Preparation ofannual accounts | fF | |||
| Legal costs | ||||
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| Payments relating to | asset and investment | |||
| movements | ||||
| Purchases of fixed assets | ||||
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Additional analysis (3)
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6 Breakdown of restricted funds
Total restricted Total restricted
funds funds last
period
Receipts
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Gross trading receipts P|
Income from investments other than land and
buildings
Rents from land & buildings Fe
Gross receipts from other charitable activities Fe
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cross ref error
Receipts from asset & investment sales
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of investments
Sub total
cross ref error
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Expenses for fundraising activities P|
Gross trading payments fF|
Investment management costs i.
Payments relating directly to charitable activities P|
Grants and donations P|
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Audit / independent examination P|
Preparation of annual accounts Fe
Legal costs rs
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cross ref error
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Sub total
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Scottish Charity Regulator
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trustees/members of Waternish Community Garden
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Respective | The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
responsibilities of | with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the
trustees and examiner | Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). 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 My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts
examiner’s statement | Regulations. 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, | do |
Independent examiner’s | not[n the express courseanofaudit my examination,opinion on theno viewmatter givenhasby com th e accounts.to my attention fetherthanthat = |
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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
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with i
Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations |
have not been met, or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
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