Findochty and Buckie Development Trust SCIO
Trustees’ Annual Report
Period 1 Sep 2023 to 31 Aug 2024
Charity contact information
Charity Name: Findochty and Buckie Development Trust, also known as FAB DT Scottish Charity Number: SC052237
Address 7 William St, Buckie, AB56 1RN
Website: https://fabdt.co.uk/
Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/FABDevTrust
Charity Trustees
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Objectives and activities
Charitable Purposes
Findochty and Buckie Development Trust [FAB DT] has been formed to benefit the people residing and / or working in the Findochty and Buckie area, (which comprises Moray Council's Ward 3 - Buckie) and will represent the interests of the whole community of Findochty and Buckie, throughout the lifetime of the Trust.
The Trust objectives are:
1 - The advancement of community development, including advancement of regeneration, but such that the Trust shall do so following principles of sustainable development.
2 - The provision or enhancement 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.
3 - The advancement of citizenship.
As a Development Trust we are a community owned and led organisation which uses a combination of enterprise and creativity to improve the quality of life for people living in the Findochty and Buckie [FAB] area.
We support people in our community to come together to address local issues through collaboration and partnership working. Our goal is to enable social, economic and environmental renewal of our locality through capitalising on
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funding opportunities, income generation from trading for social purpose, and community ownership of buildings and land. In common with other development trusts in Scotland, we always aim to do this in ways which are ecologically sound, economically viable and socially just.
All of our intended activities are community led and as such will vary over time according to the needs of local people and their priorities identified through ongoing community engagement and research.
This flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances will ensure that we are well placed to support our community when unexpected economic, environmental and social challenges occur.
Structure, governance and management
Constitution
FAB DT was registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) on 10[th] January 2023. Our Constitution was last reviewed in August 2024.
FAB DT has a 2-tier structure, comprising the Members and the Board of Trustees. Membership is open to any individual aged 16 or over who lives in the Findochty and Buckie area, ie Moray Council’s Ward 3.
In addition, we have some Associates who are not eligible to be members of the organisation but who wish to support the organisation’s Purposes.
The board of Trustees must make sure that the charity complies with FAB DT’s Constitution.
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Trustee recruitment and appointment FAB DT has a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 9 Trustees, the majority of whom must be elected or appointed from the membership. The board is also empowered to co-opt any non-member to be a trustee. As the individuals who signed the charity trustee declaration fomis which accompanied the application for incorporation of the organisation, appointed by the Members as charity trustees with effect from 101h January, 2023. and were elected as trustees by Members at a special meeting on 151h March 2023. was appointed from the membership on 9th April 2024 was appointed from the membership on 17th May 2024 8UCKIE AREA FORUM WITH FINDOCFffY AND BUCKIE DEVELOPMENT TRUST THE HUB Monday to Friday Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 prn 10.00 am to l.CQ pm 17 Eost Church Street. Buckle Achlevements and performance In this period. we have: Continued to support Buckle Area Forum to operate The Hub advice centre and warm space in Buckle which was established to mitigate the impact of the cost of living crisis on our community. 25 of our Members and Associates volunteer for The Hub on a regular loften weekly] basis, contributing to direct delivery, project administration, building maintenance, fundraising and social media. Our charitable status enables The Hub to benefit from reduced costs and to access fijnding.
During this period, The Hub received almost 7000 visits from users.
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70% of these visits were by vulnerable or lonely people seeking some social interaction.
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743 were for information, advice or practical help, eg with IT
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423 were to meet partner agencies locally rather than having to travel to another location
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385 were to collect preloved school uniform or warm clothing, blankets, hot water bottles, toiletries, etc provided to them free of charge
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373 were to donate goods to benefit others
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134 were to access facilities [toilet, wi-fi, printing, phone, etc]
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78 were to use the emergency food bank.
Established Buckie Community Lunches as a popular monthly event. 9 of our Members and Associates volunteer for this project on a regular basis, contributing to shopping, cooking, serving, and project administration.
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An average of 87 diners came along each month to enjoy soup, pudding, and a hot drink.
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A range of agencies attended each event to promote their services, offer outreach support, or carry out community consultations.
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Several volunteers used the experience to develop their skills and confidence, and increase their employability.
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Meals were provided free of charge, with donations accepted from those wishing to contribute to the cost.
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Contributed to the delivery of “A Better Buckie”, the Buckie Locality Plan .
6 of our Members and Associates make up the Community Monitoring Group and are involved in:
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Reviewing the Buckie Locality Plan
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Community consultations
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Identifying community led activities
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Encouraging partner agency involvement
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Reporting on activities, results, issues and needs
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Communicating with the community – newsletters, Facebook
During the period, the Community Monitoring Group:
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Carried out a consultation to identify the preferred sites for new dropped kerbs
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Issued another edition of Buckie Community News
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Worked with various agencies and a consultant to identify potential locations and produce an Options Appraisal for a new Community Hub
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Contributed to a review of Locality Planning in Moray
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Supported Council Officers to develop plans for improving a quadrant of Cluny Square in Buckie
Carried out fundraising activities and raised £810.
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Worked to develop FAB DT as an organisation, including:
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Successfully applying for grants to fund the creation of our website
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Revising our Constitution to ensure it meets the standards required to be funded by the Scottish Land Fund or considered a suitable organisation to undertake a Community Asset Transfer.
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Working with a Development Manager from the Scottish Community Development Centre to clarify our vision and priorities.
Participated in focus groups as part of The Moray Council’s Learning Estate Review in Buckie.
Met with representatives from Vattenfall regarding their proposals for a wind farm at Aultmore and potential Community Benefit programme.
Financial review
At this early stage, our main sources of funding are grants, donations and receipts from fundraising activities.
Key points to note:
Income:
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£810 has been generated through fundraising activities
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£2982 has been received in donations from those attending Community Lunches
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£5000 was granted by Moray Local Action Group to support progressing plans for a community hub
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£2000 was granted by SSE Renewables Beatrice Fund to support our website development
Expenditure:
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£5000 was paid out to a consultant for work to progress plans for a community hub
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£900 was awarded to Moray Council for Active Start sessions
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£2000 was paid to our website developer
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Statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
We do not yet have a policy on reserves as we have no employees and no significant recurring expenditure.
Details of any deficit
None
Donated facilities and services
We have not benefited from any donated facilities or services.
Future plans
Our goals for the next 12 months include adding to our membership, strengthening our board, further developing our organisation, building our funds, further developing our website as a community resource, and progressing plans for a Community Hub.
Declaration
Signed on behalf of the charity trustees:
Designation
Date
Chair 26[th] March 2025
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APPENDIX 2
SC052237
Findochty and Buckie Development Trust
Additional analysis (3)
| Receipts 6 Breakdown of restricted funds |
Restricted fund 1 - enter name of fund below The Hub |
Restricted fund 2 - enter name of fund below Buckie Community Lunches |
Restricted fund 3 - enter name of fund below Buckie Locality Plan |
Restricted fund 4 - enter name of fund below FAB Community Website |
Total restricted funds |
Total restricted funds last period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donations | 2,982 | 2,982 | 778 | |||
| Legacies | - | |||||
| Grants | 5,000 | 2,000 | 7,000 | 7,360 | ||
| Receipts from fundraisingactivities | - | |||||
| Gross tradingreceipts | - | |||||
| Income from investments other than land and buildings |
- | |||||
| Rents from land & buildings | - | |||||
| Gross receipts from other charitable activities | - | |||||
| Sub total Receipts from asset & investment sales |
- | 2,982 | 5,000 | 2,000 | 9,982 | 8,138 |
| - | ||||||
| Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | - | |||||
| Proceeds from sale of investments | - | |||||
| Sub total Total receipts Payments |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | 2,982 | 5,000 | 2,000 | 9,982 | 8,138 | |
| - | ||||||
| Expenses for fundraising activities | - | |||||
| Gross trading payments | - | |||||
| Investment management costs | - | |||||
| Payments relating directly to charitable activities | 12 | 2,366 | 5,920 | 2,000 | 10,298 | 969 |
| Grants and donations | - | |||||
| Governance costs: | - | |||||
| Audit / independent examination | - | |||||
| Preparation of annual accounts | - | |||||
| Legal costs | - | |||||
| - | ||||||
| - | ||||||
| Sub total Payments relating to asset and investment movements |
12 | 2,366 | 5,920 | 2,000 | 10,298 | 969 |
| - | ||||||
| Purchases of fixed assets | - | |||||
| Purchase of investments | - | 5,000 | ||||
| Sub total Total payments Net receipts / (payments) Transfers to / (from) funds Surplus / (deficit) for year |
- | - | - | - | - | 5,000 |
| - | ||||||
| 12 | 2,366 | 5,920 | 2,000 | 10,298 | 5,969 | |
| - | ||||||
| 12) ( |
616 | 920) ( |
- | 315) ( |
2,169 | |
| - | ||||||
| 12) ( |
616 | 920) ( |
- | 315) ( |
2,169 | |
| - | ||||||
| Nature and purpose of funds | ||||||
| Restricted funds m | ay only be used fo | r the purposes specified by the donor o | r grant provider. |
FABDT SC052237 OSCR Receipts and Payments Accounts 010923 to 310824Additional notes (3)
December 2007
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