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2026-01-31-accounts

PLEAN’S VOICE

Annual Report & Financial Statements

For the period ending 31 January 2026

Scottish Charity No SC052272

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JANUARY 2026

ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONTENTS

Trustees’ Annual Report...................................................................................................................... 3 - 9
Independent Examiner’s Report.......................................................................................................... 10
Statement of Receipts & Payments ..................................................................................................... 11
Statement of Balances......................................................................................................................... 12
Notes to the Financial Statements ....................................................................................................... 13 - 17

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JANUARY 2026

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

The trustees are pleased to present their report and financial statements together with the independent examiner’s report for the year ended 31 January 2026.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Charity Name Plean's Voice
Charity Number SC045898
Principal Address Pleanbank Farmhouse
Plean
Stirling
FK7 8BB
Current Trustees
Robert McWilliam Chair
Robert Jack Vice Chair
Wendy McAlpine Treasurer
Zoe Nolan Secretary & Membership Secretary
Leah Easton Minute Secretary
Natasha Bruce
Paul Robertson
Catherine Ann Robertson
William Silvestro
Bankers The Cooperative Bank
PO Box 4931, Swindon SN4 4PL
Independent Examiner Lee Stevenson
22 Adam Grossert Court
Stenhousemuir
Falkirk
FK5 4QT

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JANUARY 2026

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

Plean’s Voice is a Scottish Charitable Organisation (SCIO) registered on the 24[th] of January 2023

Appointment of Trustees

Trustees are elected at the AGM, or co-opted during the accounting year.

Organisational Structure

The structure of the organisation consists of:

OBJECTS & ACTIVITIES

The charity’s objects are:

The charity’s activities include:

ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE

Year three has been a period of growth, refinement, and exciting new partnerships. By listening closely to our community, we improved our existing programs and introduced fresh initiatives, adapting smoothly whenever unexpected challenges arose.

Our community stands strong with nine Trustees and around 100 members. We are always looking for new faces to join us, and we currently have four trustee vacancies open for members eager to step into leadership roles. This year, we also opened some of our Trustee meetings to the public to ensure everyone has a voice in our future.

Thanks to the generosity of individual donors, local and external businesses, grant funders, and event attendees, we raised over £31,000 this year. Here is how we turned that support into meaningful action for Plean

Events, Activities and Projects

From the start we have been guided by the results of the community survey we carried out in 2022 prior to becoming a charity. Sometimes we have collaborated in projects initiated by other organisations. We have continued to listen to the community and welcome suggestions and ideas.

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Stay n’ Play Café

This family and toddlers plus group was originally established by Inspiring Communities SCIO, and we are proud to continue supporting them in running it. Over the last year, we have been working closely with their team to move the project over to Plean’s Voice.

Monday Soup and Sandwiches

Operating since the inception of Plean’s Voice, this event provides participants with a high quality meal, social interaction, and regular entertainment. The program engages a diverse audience, including consistent attendees, occasional participants, and new visitors. In 2025, the event relocated to William Simpsons Care Home.

This move has proved highly beneficial, fostering strong social connections and new friendships between our Monday Soup and Sandwich group and the care home residents.

Easter Fun Day.

Our annual Easter Fun Day remains a major highlight on our calendar, brought to life through a fantastic partnership with the Friends of Plean Country Park. The park grounds came alive on the Sunday before Easter with traditional holiday activities, funfair rides, local stalls, and a bustling children's tombola.

Attendees stayed warm and well-fed with plenty of hot dogs, soup, tea, coffee, and delicious home-baked treats. It was a wonderful, memorable day for everyone involved, and we are excited to make our upcoming celebrations even more spectacular!

Plean in Bloom

Our Plean in Bloom committee pours their hearts into keeping the village looking its best all year long. This year, they brightened up the colder months by introducing winter planting in our communal tubs, and they did a spectacular job making the cenotaph look beautiful for Remembrance Day. Intensive summer chores like keeping the hanging baskets watered were made so much easier by our incredible team of volunteers. It is a true team effort that keeps Plean blooming beautifully all summer!

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Plean Summer Fun Day

The sun shone brightly on Sunday 27th July for another incredible Fun Day, which brought even more stalls, games, and activities to the village than in 2024! The turnout was absolutely fantastic, and we completely lost count of the crowds who came along to join the fun. For the very first time, we hosted a dedicated morning ASN session, which was a wonderful success. We are thrilled with how well it was received and plan to make this inclusive session a staple of the event for years to come.

Christmas Festive Lighting

Growing our village light display is a major investment, but our community and local businesses stepped up yet again, to bring the vision to life. We are thrilled to share that the festive lights now stretch down the entire length of Main Street!

The transformation was absolutely magical, bringing an undeniable lift to everyone's spirits, and adding so much extra joy to our holiday season.

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Breakfast and Lunch with Santa

A refresh to our festive formatting this year saw the launch of our first-ever "Lunch with Santa" event, which completely sold out. Attendees had a wonderful time, and the roaring cheers when Santa emerged from his grotto were the perfect measure of the children's excitement. Earlier that same day, we also hosted a dedicated ASN (Accessible / Additional Support Needs) Breakfast with Santa, ensuring that the magic of the holidays was fully inclusive and accessible to all families in our community.

Christmas donation to each resident of William Simpsons Home

In recognition of the exceptional support provided by the care home, and to guarantee that every individual was included in the seasonal celebrations, Plean’s Voice once again distributed a small gift to every resident. This initiative aimed to bring festive joy to all members of the care home community.

Weekly Community Lunch

Supported by grant funding from the Community Health & Wellbeing Fund, we successfully delivered a wellattended weekly community lunch program throughout the winter months. To extend our support, attendees were also provided with take-home bags containing essential food items and toiletries each week. Participant feedback highlighted profound social benefits, including the formation of new friendships, reduced anxieties surrounding food insecurity, and the simple comfort of enjoying a freshly prepared meal. We extend our sincere gratitude to our primary funders, as well as to Inspiring Communities, whose critical top-up funding allowed us to extend this vital project well beyond its initial 10-week timeline.

Membership

At the end of January 2026, the charity had 100 members.

Social Media

Plean’s Voice has its own Facebook page and currently has over 1,200 followers.

Website

Our New Website is Live! https://pleansvoice.org.uk

We’re delighted to share that our new website is now live, and we’ve begun transferring content from our old site. To keep the project progressing, our website committee meets regularly to oversee the migration and introduce new features. While there is still work to do, we are making good progress and expect to have a fully developed, user-friendly online hub in place over the next 12 months.

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JANUARY 2026

Our Supporters and our Partners

We have received extraordinary financial and practical backing from nearly all of our local businesses, and it truly feels like every resident has played a part in our activities this past year. Our milestones and achievements are a direct result of this combined generosity. We simply could not have done it without you.

Please accept our deepest thanks and heartfelt appreciation for your continued support.

We have benefited greatly from the advice and encouragement of our partners: Thank you and we look forward to continuing our partnerships.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

The charity’s income for the accounting year was £33,270 (2025: £24,122), expenditure was £34,954 (2025: £25,513). Total funds as of the 31[st] January 2026 was £3,040 (2025: £4,724). The charity had a deficit of (£1,683) (2025: (£1,392)). This was due to the purchase of equipment during the year.

FUND RAISING

During the accounting year we received just over £31,756 in income through donations from individuals and businesses both within and beyond Plean, as well as from grants and fundraising events. Please see Note 11 for the Purpose of Funds.

Please see Note 7 for details of Fundraising activities. The charity is also registered for the Stirling Lottery.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JANUARY 2026

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

RESERVES POLICY

Trustees maintain that they need £1,500 for normal day to day running of the charity for a three-month period. As of the 1[st] of February 2026, there is £2,586 (2025: £230) in reserves. Trustees will actively look at ways to increase their reserves in the next financial year.

FUTURE PLANS

Looking to the Future: What’s Next?

Exciting major projects are on the horizon! We are currently in ongoing discussions with Stirling Council to officially take on the management of The Balfour Centre. To make the centre even more supportive during emergencies, we plan to install a battery storage system. If the village experiences another power cut, we will be able to open the doors as a fully powered warm hub, providing hot meals, warm drinks, internet connection and a safe place for everyone.

We have also teamed up with the Friends of Plean Country Park for an incredible new initiative: transforming the beautiful walled garden into a thriving community garden space. Keep a close eye on our Facebook page for updates as this plan comes to life!

Our organisation is growing steadily, and we want you to be a part of it. If you have ideas, feedback, or a little time to spare, please contact any of us, we would love to welcome you aboard.

APPROVAL

This report was approved by the trustees on 29th August 2026 and signed on their behalf by:

Dr Robert McWilliam, Chairperson

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JANUARY 2026

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Plean’s Voice

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 January 2026, which are set out on pages 11 to 17.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 ("the 2005 Act") and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) ("the 2006 Regulations"). The trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation (10)(1)(d) of the 2006 Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section (44)(1)(c) of the 2005 Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement

My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner's Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter came to my attention:-

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Regulations, and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Regulations

have not been met, or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Lee Stevenson

22 Adam Grossert Court Stenhousemuir Falkirk FK5 4QT

30th August 2026

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JANUARY 2026

Receipts
Donations
Grants
Fundraising
Trading Income - Room Hire
Stirling Lottery
Other Income
Payments
Cost of Charitable Activities
Fund Raising Costs
Governance Costs
Cost of Equipment
Net movement in funds
Transfers between funds
Surplus/(Deficit) for year		 Note Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2026
2025
5
6
7
8
9		 £
£
£
£
2,765
4,312
7,077
6,718
-
9,740
9,740
5,256
12,869
240
13,109
12,148
1,498
-
1,498
-
1,830
-
1,830
-
16
-
16
-
18,978
14,292
33,270
24,122
10,765
12,984
23,749
18,104
1,873
87
1,959
872
350
-
350
350
12,987
13,071
26,058
19,326
3,629
5,267
8,895
6,187
16,616
18,337
34,953
25,513
2,362
(4,045)
(1,683)
(1,391)
(6)
6
2,356
(4,039)
(1,683)
(1,391)

The Notes on pages 13 to 17 form an integral part of these accounts.

STATEMENT OF BALANCES AS AT 31 JANUARY 2026

Funds Reconciliation
Balance as at 1st February 2025
Surplus/(Deficit) for year
Balance as at 31 January 2026
Bank & Cash Balances
Cash at Bank
Cash in Hand
Other Assets
Large Fan
Amberol Planters
Baskets (this year)
Command Sockets
Table & Chair Covers
Rope Lights
Santa Suit
Microwave
Dryers x 3
Cenotaph
Xmas Lights (est)
Changing Table
Catering Equipment (est)
Baskets & Fixings (est)
Laptop (est)
Banners (est)
Liabilities
IE Fee		 Note Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2026
2025		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
230
4,493
4,723
6,116
2,356
(4,039)
(1,683)
(1,392)
2,586
454
3,040
4,724
3,040
4,724
-
-
3,040
4,724
110
-
3,519
-
1,943
-
524
-
217
-
250
-
72
-
95
-
890
-
400
-
2,500
3,000
184
-
700
700
400
600
180
350
100
200
350
350

Plean's Voice has no other material contingent liabilities

The Notes on pages 13 to 17 form an integral part of these accounts.

These accounts were approved by the trustees on 29th August 2026 and signed on their behalf by:

Dr Robert McWilliam Chairperson

Wendy McAlpine Treasurer

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JANUARY 2026

1. Basis of Preparation

These accounts have been prepared on the receipts & payments basis in accordance with:

There have been no changes to the basis of preparation or to the previous year’s accounts.

2. Fund Accounting

3. Taxation

4. Transactions with trustees and related parties

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JANUARY 2026

5. Donations

5.
Donations
Plean in Bloom
A McPherson
BOA Round Table
Clansman Donation
Cenotaph
Walls Donation
M Paterson
Funday Precast Donation
McQ's
Village Shop Donation
Highland Broadband
Boom Power (Fun Day)
Lothian Broadband
Baynes
Fairdeal Autos Xmas Event
Plean Precast
West Fraser
Basket Donations
Miscellaneous Donations
6.
Grants
Inspiring Communities
Premises Improvement Grant
Stirling Council
Robertson Trust General
Round Table
CFSLA
SVE CMHWF/III		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
-
2,249
2,249
1,262
720
-
720
-
500
-
500
-
120
-
120
-
-
963
963
-
60
-
60
-
200
-
200
-
-
500
500
-
-
-
-
200
-
-
-
350
-
-
-
250
-
-
-
250
-
-
-
500
-
-
-
50
-
100
100
200
165
-
165
797
1,000
500
1,500
1,000
-
-
-
1,650
-
-
-
209
2,765
4,312
7,077
6,718
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
-
205
205
-
-
9,535
9,535
-
-
-
-
1,500
-
-
-
500
-
-
-
350
-
-
-
600
-
-
-
2,306
-
9,740
9,740
5,256

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JANUARY 2026

7. Fundraising

Other Fundraisers
S & S Fundraiser
Plean in Bloom Sponsored Walk
Easter Events
Santa's Sleigh
Scratch Cards
Clansman Fundraiser
Stalls
Easy Fundraiser
Raffles
Xmas Fayre
Calendars
Santa's Lunch
Plant Baskets
Charity Collections
Brass Band
Light Switch On
Funday Fundraising
Stirling Lottery
Xmas Baubles
8.
Cost of Charitable Activities
Admin
Marketing
Catering
Hall Rental
Maintenance Costs
Consumables
Training
Sundries
Donations
Contractors
Event & Activity Costs
Contractors
Insurance		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
2,018
-
2,018
-
447
-
447
-
-
-
-
1,661
1,504
-
1,504
909
-
-
-
458
150
-
150
-
-
-
-
1,725
440
-
440
571
148
-
148
-
-
-
-
80
2,026
-
2,026
-
270
-
270
30
405
-
405
-
1,080
240
1,320
-
252
-
252
180
120
-
120
-
599
-
599
-
3,185
-
3,185
3,761
-
-
-
2,359
225
-
225
414
12,869
240
13,109
12,148
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
12
-
12
49
508
-
508
191
960
2,459
3,418
2,943
1,560
518
2,078
3,668
330
8,374
8,703
-
2,797
17
2,814
5,323
50
-
50
-
-
-
-
20
700
-
700
30
-
-
-
2,136
1,089
1,497
2,586
3,331
2,336
120
2,456
-
424
-
424
413
10,765
12,984
23,749
18,104

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JANUARY 2026

9. Equipment

9.
Equipment
Changing Table
Microwave
Fuel Can
Smoke Machine
Fan for Balfour
Sum Up Machine
Xmas equip
Electrical boxes and cables
Christmas Lights
Catering Equipment
Cenotaph
Plant Baskets, Fixings & Plaques
Cooker
3 x Dryers
Airfryer
Freezer
Bin Store
10.
Movements in Funds
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
Restricted Funds
Plean in Bloom
Fun Day Fund
CMHWF Inspiring Communities
Stirling Council Community Grant
Premises Improvement Grant
Cenotaph
Xmas Event
SVE CMHWBF 2024
Total Funds		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
184
-
184
-
95
-
95
-
20
-
20
-
58
-
58
-
110
-
110
-
-
-
-
47
83
-
83
17
524
-
524
-
250
-
250
3,164
259
196
455
352
-
400
400
-
2,046
3,782
5,828
1,343
-
-
-
724
-
889
889
-
-
-
-
144
-
-
-
196
-
-
-
200
3,629
5,267
8,895
6,187
As at
As at
24/01/2025
Receipts
Payments
31/01/2026
£
£
£
£
230
18,979
(16,616)
(6)
2,586
1,039
2,489
(3,518)
-
11
-
500
(500)
-
-
-
205
(211)
7
-
1,500
-
(1,500)
-
-
-
9,535
(9,536)
1
-
-
963
(520)
-
443
-
600
(597)
(3)
-
1,954
-
(1,955)
1
-
4,493
14,292
(18,337)
6
454
4,723
33,271
(34,953)
3,040

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JANUARY 2026

11. Purpose of Funds

General Fund - An unrestricted fund that can be expended at the discretion of the trustees, in furtherance of the objects of the charity.

Plean in Bloom - A restricted fund to pay towards hanging flower baskets for the main street in Plean.

Fun Day Fund - A restricted fund to pay towards the cost of the Plean’s Voice Fun Day.

Premises Improvement Grant - A restricted fund to pay towards the cost refurbishment and equipment. Xmas Event - A restricted fund to pay towards festive events

SVE CMHWF - A restricted fund to pay for family dinners

Cenotaph - A restricted fund to pay towards the repair of the Cenotaph.