REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: SC052404
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FOR
THE GILBERT ELLIOT MEMORIAL TRUST
Thomas Barrie & Co LLP Atlantic House 1a Cadogan Street Glasgow G2 6QE
THE GILBERT ELLIOT MEMORIAL TRUST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 to 10 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 |
THE GILBERT ELLIOT MEMORIAL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the charity as set out in the governing document include:
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To prevent and relieve poverty
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To advance education and health
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To advance citizenship and community development
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To promote arts, heritage, culture and science
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To provide and organise recreational facilities
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To promote religious and racial harmony
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To promote equality and diversity
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
GEM focuses on providing financial support to eligible applicants within Scotland where the Trustees believe that a little help can make a big difference. During the year, a total of 11 separate donations were made amounting to £20,400.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
During the period under review, the trust received donations amounting to £75,000. After grant making and charity operating costs, there is a surplus of £55,511 added to funds to be carried forward.
Reserves policy
Sufficient cash reserves are held to enable the charity to carry out grant making activities in line with budgets for the forthcoming year(s). Remaining funds are invested with a view to generating additional income that can extend the longevity of the charity's purpose. The charity will continue to make grants until such time as donations, and any additional investment income, are spent in full. The Trustees confirm that this will not be in the very near future as Unrestricted Funds of £704,304 are deemed sufficient to ensure charity operations for many years.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
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THE GILBERT ELLIOT MEMORIAL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Any individual who wishes to be considered for election as a trustee at an annual general meeting must lodge with the charity a written notice confirming that they are willing to be appointed. The notice must be signed by them and lodged with the charity at least seven days before the date of the annual general meeting.
Number of charity trustees
There must be at least three charity trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity trustees, or appoint a new charity trustee. The maximum number of charity trustees is seven. The charity trustees may not appoint any charity trustee if as a result the number of charity trustees would exceed the maximum.
Appointment of charity trustees
Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity.
Related parties
The GEM Trust is a stand-alone charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
SC052404
Principal address
21 Orwell Wynd East Kilbride G75 8FZ
Trustees
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Independent Examiner
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Approved by order of the board of trustees on 2 December 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
- Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE GILBERT ELLIOT MEMORIAL TRUST
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Gilbert Elliot Memorial Trust
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Gilbert Elliot Memorial Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Thomas Barrie & Co LLP Atlantic House 1a Cadogan Street Glasgow G2 6QE
3 December 2025
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THE GILBERT ELLIOT MEMORIAL TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
| Period | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.3.23 | |||
| Year Ended | to | ||
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | ||
| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| fund | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Share of trust income | 75,035 | 625,005 | |
| Investment income | 2 | 31,372 | 8,334 |
| Total | 106,407 | 633,339 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Raising funds | 3 | 350 | 146 |
| Charitable activities | |||
| General Charitable Activities | 22,240 | 2,994 | |
| Total | 22,590 | 3,140 | |
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | (28,306) | 18,594 | |
| NET INCOME | 55,511 | 648,793 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 648,793 | - | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 704,304 | 648,793 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE GILBERT ELLIOT MEMORIAL TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Investments 6 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 7 Cash at bank CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 8 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted funds 9 TOTAL FUNDS |
2025 Unrestricted fund £ 634,498 - 70,750 70,750 (944) 69,806 704,304 704,304 704,304 704,304 |
2024 Total funds £ 512,663 125,000 12,030 137,030 (900) 136,130 648,793 648,793 648,793 648,793 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 2 December 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
- Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE GILBERT ELLIOT MEMORIAL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
The presentational and functional currency of the financial statements is Pounds Sterling (£).
Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions
The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':
- the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the Charity's accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to estimates are recognised prospectively.
There are no significant judgements or estimates used in the preparation of these accounts.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Listed investments
Listed investments are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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THE GILBERT ELLIOT MEMORIAL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Listed investments
The fair value is the price that would be received if an asset is sold in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value of assets traded in an active market is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date. For quoted financial assets the valuation is based on the closing bid price.
Financial instruments
The company has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments.
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances.
Creditors
Short term trade creditors are measured at the transaction price.
Provisions
Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as finance cost.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
| INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
|---|---|---|
| Period | ||
| 15.3.23 | ||
| Year Ended | to | |
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Income from fixed asset Invest | 31,372 | 8,334 |
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RAISING FUNDS Investment management costs
| Investment management costs | ||
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| Period | ||
| 15.3.23 | ||
| Year Ended | to | |
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Portfolio management | 350 | 146 |
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THE GILBERT ELLIOT MEMORIAL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the period ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the period ended 31 March 2024.
5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | ||
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| fund | ||
| £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||
| Share of trust income | 625,005 | |
| Investment income | 8,334 | |
| Total | 633,339 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||
| Raising funds | 146 | |
| Charitable activities | ||
| General Charitable Activities | 2,994 | |
| Total | 3,140 | |
| Net gains on investments | 18,594 | |
| NET INCOME | 648,793 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 648,793 | |
| 6. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS | |
| Listed | ||
| investments | ||
| £ | ||
| MARKET VALUE | ||
| At 1 April 2024 | 512,663 | |
| Additions | 177,661 | |
| Disposals | (23,840) | |
| Revaluations | (31,986) | |
| At 31 March 2025 | 634,498 | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||
| At 31 March 2025 | 634,498 | |
| At 31 March 2024 | 512,663 |
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THE GILBERT ELLIOT MEMORIAL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
6. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
Cost or valuation at 31 March 2025 is represented by:
| Valuation in 2024 Valuation in 2025 Cost 7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Prepayments and accrued income 8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other creditors 9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds At 1.4.24 £ General fund 648,793 TOTAL FUNDS 648,793 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds Incoming Resources resources expended £ £ General fund 106,407 (22,590) TOTAL FUNDS 106,407 (22,590) |
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THE GILBERT ELLIOT MEMORIAL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming Resources resources expended £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 633,339 (3,140) TOTAL FUNDS 633,339 (3,140) |
Net movement At in funds £ 31.3.24 £ 648,793 648,793 648,793 648,793 Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ 18,594 648,793 18,594 648,793 |
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10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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THE GILBERT ELLIOT MEMORIAL TRUST
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
| Period | ||
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| 15.3.23 | ||
| Year Ended | to | |
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Share of trust income | ||
| Donations | 75,000 | 500,000 |
| Gift aid | - | 125,000 |
| Deposit Interest | 35 | 5 |
| 75,035 | 625,005 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Income from fixed asset Invest | 31,372 | 8,334 |
| Total incoming resources | 106,407 | 633,339 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Investment management costs | ||
| Portfolio management | 350 | 146 |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Grants to individuals | 20,400 | 1,000 |
| Support costs | ||
| Finance | ||
| Bank charges | 69 | 31 |
| Information technology | ||
| Website costs | 286 | 1,063 |
| Governance costs | ||
| Other accountancy costs | 540 | - |
| Independent examiner fee | 945 | 900 |
| 1,485 | 900 | |
| Total resources expended | 22,590 | 3,140 |
| Net income before gains and losses | 83,817 | 630,199 |
| Realised recognised gains and losses | ||
| Gains/losses on investments | (31,986) | 18,594 |
| Realised gains/(losses) on investments | 3,680 | - |
| Net income | 55,511 | 648,793 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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