2026-04-30-accounts - Coastwatch West Fife (SCIO)

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st f*,/, REPORT OF TRUSTEES. RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT WITH STATEMENT OF BALANCES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026 Scottish Charity Number SC052127

COASTWATCH WEST FIFE (SCIO)

Current Trustees:

Mr Craig Somerville Mr Peter Franklin (Deceased 20 April 2026) Mr Derek Hutchison Mrs Kaye Johnstone

Independent Examiner:

Nicola Harley (FCCA) Christies Accountants Dalgety Bay Business Centre Dalgety Bay Fife

Charity and Tax Reference Number:

SC052127

Administrative Address:

12 Bevan Place Rosyth Fife KY11 2HR

Page: 2

COASTWATCH WEST FIFE (SCIO)

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026

	Page
Report of the Trustees 4
Receipt and Payments Account 7
Statement of Balances 8
Independent Examiners Report 9

Page: 3

COASTWATCH WEST FIFE (SCIO)

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026

Scottish Charity Number: SC052127

Current Trustees:

Mr Craig Somerville Mr Peter Franklin (Deceased 20 April 2026) Mr Derek Hutchison Mrs Kaye Johnstone

Charity Patron:

Ms Janey Kirk

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees:

The initial trustees were appointed at the inauguration of the Coastwatch West Fife (SCIO)

Administrative Address:

12 Bevan Place, Rosyth, Fife, KY11 2HR

Governing Document:

The founding document of the Charity is the Constitution.

Charitable Purpose:

The purpose of the Charity is the saving of lives, to keep a watching brief on all activities on or near water around the rivers and coastal waters. This includes the general public and wildlife. To assist the emergency services and local authorities as required. To train Coastwatch West Fife (SCIO) volunteers by learning and gaining certification through the Royal Yachting Association, Accredited First Aid Courses. To assist any community organisation with events on or near water. To attend and assist at fundraising events to raise the image and profile of Coastwatch West Fife (SCIO).

COASTWATCH WEST FIFE (SCIO)

Activities and Achievements:

Coastwatch West Fife (SCIO) continues to provide a vital mobile coastal safety and monitoring service , operating from our small mobile command vehicle at North Queensferry (Battery Road Car Park) and Seafield Beach, Kirkcaldy . This year, we were thrilled to receive grants from local providers to enhance our Community Resilience Services , including first aid initiatives that directly benefit the local community.

Our volunteer team remains strong with 9 dedicated members , ensuring that we maintain our high operational standards and that our volunteers consistently demonstrate professionalism and care while on duty.

This year has seen exciting developments in volunteer progression and community engagement:

1 volunteer successfully completed our training course and was promoted to Certified Watchkeeper status.
We have identified 2 potential new Resilience Watchkeepers , strengthening our community programme.
A new Command and Control system has been developed, streamlining the management of our operational activities and equipment across the charity.

We also continued our commitment to public education and skills development through RYA training courses , with delegates successfully earning their RYA/MCA Radio Licences , enhancing both safety and competence on our local waters.

Finally, we extend our sincere thanks to the Royal Navy for organising a memorable tour onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth (Aircraft Carrier) , offering our volunteers a unique insight into naval operations and maritime safety at the highest level.

Through these achievements, Coastwatch West Fife continues to protect, educate, and strengthen our coastal community , ensuring a safer environment for all who live, work, and enjoy our shores.

Reserves:

The Accounts set out in Page 3 and 4 show the financial position as at 30 April 2026 and the receipts and payments of the accounting period. The trustees anticipate a continuation of income along the same lines in future and will continue to administer both the income and expenditure of the Charity in accordance with established practice.

COASTWATCH WEST FIFE (SCIO)

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026

Receipts
Donations	4,086.29
First Aid Assistance	230.00
Funding Grants	7,955.77
Membership Fees	180.00
Training Donation (First Aid)	760.00
Training Donation (RYA)	947.00
Volunteer Event Donations	10.00

Total Receipts	14,169.06

PAYMENTS
Advertising	49.88
Equipment	4,418.04
Governance	230.00
Insurance	464.45
Internet/Telephone	22.73
Member Uniforms	320.70
General Expenses	589.00
Postage	10.35
Training Costs (First Aid)	539.33
Training Costs (RYA)	1,363.35
Volunteer Expenses	75.00
Web Services	75.00
Motor Expenses	4,990.95

Total Payments	13,148.78

Surplus/(Deficit) For Year	1,020.28

Page: 6

Charity Number: SC051217

COASTWATCH WEST FIFE (SCIO)

STATEMENT OF BALANCES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026

Bank and Cash Balance	Bank and Cash Balance	Bank and Cash Balance
Opening Bank Balance		£6,271.10
Opening Petty Cash		£115.61
Surplus/(Deficit) for Year		£1,020.28

Closing Bank Balances		£7,406.99

Reserves
Bank Account		£7,300.63
Petty Cash		£106.36

C/F Balance		£7,406.99

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

C Somerville

Craig Somerville Chair of Trustees / Station Commander

Date: 01 August 2026

Page: 7

COASTWATCH WEST FIFE (SCIO)

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT

My examination is carried out in accordance with the Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by Coastwatch West Fife (SCIO) and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.

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. I do not accept responsibility to anyone other than Coastwatch West Fife (SCIO) members as a body, for my work and this report.

Independent Examiners Report:

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements to:
(a) to keep accounting records in accordance with the Regulations, and
(b) to prepare accounts which agree with the accounting records and comply with the Regulations have not been met, or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

03 / 08 / 2026 Date

Nicola Harley (FCCA) Christies Accountants Dalgety Bay Business Centre Sybrig House Ridge Way Dalgety Bay Fife

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