## **GARTHAMLOCK AND CRAIGEND DEVELOPMENT TRUST SCIO**
**TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025**
Scottish Charity Number: SC052419
## **Contents of the Annual Report and Year End Accounts For the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
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|References and Administrative Information|1|
|Trustees Annual Report|2 - 5|
|Statement of Receipts and Payments|6|
|Statement of Balances|7|
|Notes to the accounts|8 – 10|
|Independent Examiners Report on the Accounts|11|
## **Reference and Administrative Information For the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **CHARITY NAME**
Garthamlock and Craigend Development Trust SCIO
## **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER**
SC052419 (Scotland)
## **PRINCIPAL ADDRESS**
## **REGISTERED ADDRESS**
## **TRUSTEES**
## **BANKERS**
Co-operative Bank PO Box 250, Delf House Skelmersdale WN8 6WT
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER**
Accountant
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## **Trustees’ Annual Report For the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
The Trustees present their Annual Report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis, in accordance with Section 9 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The receipts and payments format is suitable for the current scale of activity and income of Garthamlock and Craigend Development Trust SCIO (“the Trust”), and accurately represents the cash received and spent over the financial year.
## **1. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
## **Governing Document**
The Trust is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). It was registered in its current legal form on 21 March 2023 and set up by a constitution which sets out the administrative framework within which the Trust operates. It has a two-tier structure whereby Members and Trustees are separate. Members have oversight and decision-making powers, while Trustees manage the Trust’s operations.
## **Appointment of Trustees**
All of the Trustees are appointed or reappointed by the Members at our Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is held in March and there must consist of at least three and no more than twelve Trustees. Of these, up to nine are elected or reappointed by Members, while three positions are designated for co-opted Members.
The Trustees may appoint any willing Member to serve as a Trustee at any time, either to fill a vacancy or to expand the Board. The Trust’s induction and training policies for new Trustees are adapted to the individual’s knowledge and experience.
## **2. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
The Trust was founded in March 2023 to tackle entrenched poverty, social exclusion, and environmental decline across the Garthamlock and Craigend areas of Glasgow. Over several years, extensive consultation with residents and local stakeholders revealed a consistent and urgent demand for local action. In response, we established a community-led development trust — not only to represent local voices, but to actively secure assets, attract funding, and deliver inclusive regeneration that reflects community priorities and drives lasting improvement.
We support residents of Garthamlock and Craigend, with a particular focus on those experiencing poverty, isolation, or limited access to services. Our work spans all age groups and backgrounds, including children, young people, and older adults, to ensure that activities and opportunities are inclusive and accessible. We prioritise engagement with underrepresented communities and individuals facing barriers to participation, with an aim to rebuild social connections and improve quality of life across the area.
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Our charitable aims are:
- (i) **the advancement of citizenship or community development** including rural or urban regeneration, through the provision of services and activities for local people.
- (ii) **the provision 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.
- (iii) **the advancement of environmental protection or improvement** , through the delivery of gardening, growing projects, and physical infrastructure improvements within the area.
- (iv) **the relief of poverty** among residents, all within the Garthamlock and Craigend areas of Glasgow.
## **3. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE**
## **Overview**
During 2024–25, the Trust secured a permanent base at GESH Community Centre, reinforced its governance framework, and enhanced operational capacity which has helped lay robust foundations for community-led growth.
## **a) Permanent Premises**
## **Outputs**
- Signed a lease for an under-utilised room at GESH Community Centre.
- Secured hands-on support from Glasgow City Council’s Social Enterprise Advisor.
## **Outcomes**
- Strengthened our identity and visibility by creating a welcoming hub for residents.
- Boosted credibility for future funding and partnerships which will unlock new resource streams for local programmes.
## **b) Governance Framework**
## **Outputs**
- Implemented a robust governance structure.
- Developed and adopted a suite of six policies aligned with Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) best practice.
## **Outcomes**
- Achieved greater transparency and accountability which enhanced trust among stakeholders.
- Established a sustainable policy foundation to ensure ethical decision-making for long-term impact.
## **c) Operational Capacity**
## **Outputs**
- Secured a small grant from Glasgow City Council’s North East Area Partnership.
- Purchased essential IT equipment to support day-to-day operations.
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## **Outcomes**
- Increased capacity to manage and deliver activities which will enable swift responses to community needs.
## **d) Community Alignment**
## **Outputs**
- Prepared to roll out projects and activities identified in the Garthamlock, Craigend and Gartloch Local Place Plan.
- Actively integrated insights from local consultation exercises led by Garthamlock, Craigend and Gartloch Community Council and partners.
## **Outcomes**
- Positioned to deliver initiatives that match community aspirations which respond directly to local priorities.
- Laid the groundwork for sustainable, inclusive growth, which paves the way for long-term community development.
## **4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS**
The Trustees wish to thank:
- Our dedicated Members for their commitment and guidance.
- Funders and partners, particularly Glasgow City Council’s Social Enterprise Advisor, Glasgow North East Area Partnership, and GESH Board of Directors for their support and advice.
- Residents of Garthamlock and Craigend who have contributed ideas, time, and encouragement throughout the year.
- OSCR, Volunteer Scotland, and DTAS for their guidance, resources, and ongoing support to the Trust.
- Garthamlock, Craigend and Gartloch Community Council for undertaking consultation work through the Local Place Plan and for providing guidance when required.
## **5. FINANCIAL REVIEW**
## **Financial Position**
For the year ended 31 March 2025, Garthamlock and Craigend Development Trust SCIO received total income of £410 (2024: £0) and incurred total expenditure of £408.98 (2024: £0), resulting in a net surplus of £1.02 (2024: £0).
## **Reserves Policy**
The Trustees recognise the importance of holding unrestricted reserves to provide a financial buffer and ensure the continuity of the Trust’s activities. As the Trust is still in its early stages and has only recently begun to receive minor grant funding, a formal reserves policy has not yet been established.
The Trustees plan to develop and approve a reserves policy as the Trust’s income and activities grow, taking into account future funding, operational requirements, and the needs of the
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communty. In the meantime, any unrestricted fun(ts at the year-end will be retained to
supijyt the Tntsys tharitsble Obj1ve5 and futtwe develotxn&)t.
6. PLAN
R THE FUTURE
Looking ahead, the Trust intends to move from its. initial develOpmt phase into active
delivery. Over trie coming year, we plan to launch community activities and prc*Jrammes that
meet local needs, make full use of our leased premises at GESH Community Centre, and
engage residents in shaping the Trusys priorities.
Further grant applications have bn submitted to fvnd a part-time stsff member and a range
of activities for different demographics, induding children, families, and the elderly and we
are awaiting responses. The Trust will continue to seek funding for start-up costs and
project delivery, while maintaining strong govemance and building the capacity of Trustees
and Volunteers.
The Trustees. Annual Report apw)ved by the Board ofTrnstees and slgned
on behalf of the Trustees by:
Full Name:
Slgnature:
(Chairperson)
Date:
## **Statement of Receipts and Payments for the year ended 31 March 2025**
|**Receipts**
Donations
Grants
Fundraising
Bank interest
Total Receipts
**Payments**
Fundraising costs
Cost of charitable
activities
Governance costs
Purchase of
equipment
Total Payments
Surplus/(Deficit)
for the year
Transfers
between funds
Surplus/(Deficit)
for the year|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**(to nearest £)**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**(to nearest £)**
1
-
-
409
-
-
-
-
1
409
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
409
-
409
1
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-
1
-|**Year ended**
**31/03/2025**
**(to nearest £)**
1
409
-
-
410
-
-
-
409
409
1
-
1|**Period ended**
**31/03/2024**
**(to nearest £)**
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## **Statement of Balances for the year ended 31 March 2025**
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**(to nearest £)**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**(to nearest £)**
Opening cash at bank
and in hand
-
-
Surplus/(Deficit) for the
year
1
-
Closing cash at bank and
in hand
1
-
**ank and Cash Balances**
Bank deposit account
1
-
Cash in hand
-
-
1
-
**ther Assets (Restricted Fund)**
Equipment (1 x laptop and accessories)
**iabilities (Unrestricted Fund)**
PAYE||**Total**
**2025**
**(to nearest £)**
-
1
1
1
-
1
409
-|**Total**
**2024**
**(to nearest £)**
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## **Bank and Cash Balances**
## **Other Assets (Restricted Fund)**
## **Liabilities (Unrestricted Fund)**
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## **Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025**
## **1 Basis of accounting**
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).
## **2 Nature and purpose of funds**
Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the objects of the Trust. During the year the Trust received donations of £1.
Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor / grant provider or when funds are raised for specific purposes. During the year the Trust received a restricted grant of £409 to purchase essential IT equipment to support its initial setup.
## **3 Related party transactions**
No remuneration was paid to Trustees (2024: Nil).
## **4 Donations**
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds 2025 2024
(to nearest £) (to nearest £) (to nearest £) (to nearest £)
Public Donations 1 - 1 -
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## **5 Grants Received**
**Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2025 2024 (to nearest £) (to nearest £) (to nearest (to nearest £) £)** North East Area Partnership - 409 409 0 (Glasgow City Council)
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## **6 Cost of Charitable Activities**
|Wages and national
insurance
Rent
Fuel
Insurance
Postage, stationery and
phone
Entertainment and outings|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**(to nearest £)**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**(to nearest £)**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|**Total**
**2025**
**(to nearest £)**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|**Total**
**2024**
**(to nearest £)**
-
-
-
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-
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## **7 Governance Costs**
||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**|**Total**|
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||**Funds**|**Funds**|**2025**|**2024**|
|Wages and national|||||
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## **8 Transfer between funds**
No transfers between funds were made during the year. All income and expenditure remained within their respective restricted or unrestricted categories, in accordance with donor / grant provider conditions and the Trust’s financial procedures.
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behalf of the Trustees by:
Full Name.
Signaknre:
crreasurer)
Full Name:
Signature:
(Chairpen)
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for the year ended 31 March 2025
Retmjrt to the Tnstees/MemtHs of GARTHAMLOCK AND CRAIGEND DEVELOPMENT
TRUST SCIO on the accounts of the char.ty for the 01 April 2024 to 31 March
2025 set out on pages 6 to 9.
accounts have been Fyepard on the Re£eipts and Payments bass in accordance with
the thaities & Twstee Inves (knuand) Act 2)5 and the Charities p£cnts (sCotk)
Regulations 2006 (as am).
Respecuve responslbllltles of trustees and examiner
The charit¢s trustees are reswnsible ft)r the preparation of the accounts in accordan with
the terms of the Charities and Trustee InvestrrEnt (Scx)tland) 2005 Act arKI the CharitEs
Accounts (Scrjtland) Regulations 2006 (as amed). The charity trustees consider that the
alIt requiranent of Regulation 10(1) {d) of the Accourts Regula d{ not apply. It is
my r&p)nSI.1Ity to examine the accounts as requir&d UThJ section 44(1) (c) of the Act aThJ
to state whether paular fftter5 have corrE to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs statanent
My examination is carried out in accordarKe wlth R8Julation 11 of the 2006 Accounts
RUlatiOnS. An examirkltion inclLKles a rlwiew of the accounting remrds kept by the charity
and a comparison of the accounts prtsentaj with those records. It also includes consideration
of any unusual tsms or disclosures in the accounts and SkS explanations from the trustees
concerning any such mattws. The prc(&Jures Urertaken do not provlde all the eviden that
would be required in an audit arKli consequentty, I do rK)t express an audtt opinion on the
vlew glven by the accourts.
Independent examinerfs statement
During my examination, nothing has conR to my attention that gives me reasonable cause tt)
bdieve that, in any material respect, the reqUireMts to keep accounting records in
accordance with s&tion 44(1) (a) of the Chanbes arKI Trus Investment (Scodand) Act 2005
and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts R8Julats"ons, and to prepare accounts which accord
with tho* records and comply with RegulatM)n 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, have not
been met, nor is there any matter whith, in my opini<, thould drawn to your attentTron to
enable a proper uTrJer5tanding of the accounts to tE re&h8J.
Independent Examinerfs Approval:
4rr.nuntsJnt