## **Independent examiner’s report on the accounts** **Report to the trustees/members of** **Registered charity number On the accounts of the charity for the period Set out on pages** **Goan Community Aberdeen** **SC052584** ||||**SC052584**|**SC052584**|**SC052584**|**SC052584**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Period start date||||Period end date||| |Day|Month|Year||Day|Month|Year| |23|08|2023|**to**|23|08|2024| |**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) 2005 Act and the
Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees| |---|---| ||consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations| ||does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section| ||44(1) (c) of the 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 Accounts
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 the course of 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 keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations **Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** **Date:** `06 / 01 / 2025` APPENDIX 3 Disclosure section Only o)mplete rf the examiner rwls to high1￿ht material prcOle￿6. Glv• here brlef detalls of any ltsms that th• examlner wlshes to dlsclose The current account3 satisfy the requirements set out in the regulations. To a331St in your annual account3 pioduction we make a f ree excel based ternplate available on oui web8lte, this would ensure any and all additional information is completed. If you are interested you can acce35 the 3piead3heet fro www. cfo. 3COt. APPENDIX 2 Goan Community Aterdeen SC052S84 OSCR Receipts and paymènts accounts Forthe perlod fro 2024 otiish Charity Rogulaior Section A Statemeiit of reccipts and payments 30 September oi lune 2023 exp•ndabl• ondowmonl f￿nd Partnanfjxit ndowm•nt IDtal funds Cunoni peilod Ttstal fuDd5 IA5t rlod UnmBtfiCt•d fund# Re$trl¢tsO tthnev•AI£ tort•r•Ste A1 Re¢ol Donation soo 4,500 8,068 Granls ecawi 1rDm￿￿rAl¥b￿9 GrossliadiThg rec•ipl$ Ineom* fr(Nn InvaJlminlBOther Ih•D aDd buifdDg5 R￿1￿ fTom knd & bukll GrDsare¢•pts trom chirit*Y• 8,058 1?,058 Al Su• towl 13.068 A2 Rt¢•lpl• lrnm Ji•¥l & Pioc¥¥dS fr￿Tr y810 offix¢d o8¥qli ProE•eOs fr￿￿ 181• of IN05Imenl8 A2 Sub tot• 13,058 Totyl recelpts 13,058 Paym•ntr exp¢ns•s lor ￿￿dre18￿ Activlllos GfOSJ irnding payrnonls Invesimertimin•g•mAnt c¢$1 P•yrneDt• relllln9 d4wclly to chw*•bkt 12,898 12,891 Gr8?t5 ana donjllo Govemance Go$ Au¢&l I hryjependenl •xJnMffJtion Pr¢pan￿￿ ￿annual acwunls L4gal CO&IS Oltter 12,8BS A3 Sub fOt81 12,Bg8 A4 P•ym•nt• rnlatlng to aos•t I*voStment mo¥gmon putch8ts￿ of fixed assats Purc￿58 ofiD¥o8lments A4 Sub total IZ,89B Totsl p•ym•nts 12,89B 160 IGO A5 Transf8r¥ to I (from) fundB su￿lUsI[11O￿Cft) foryeor 160 160 SC052584 Section B Statement of balances TDILI QU￿￿nt p•rtod IA*tp*Sts0 Bf Cabh ￿nd• and bankbo￿nC0ts st startof 793 s￿￿lus Ildefoll St￿￿￿ 10D Cash I￿j b*fik ￿lIn¢•*￿t*￿￿*1y1thr cwii811 Tol• t4 B3 Otl•r iu•t• T￿1 BJ Con¢tng•ffl I*wiit*• Toti on •iiw• huiT prtnlN•mp ol •FprovJl GCA AJwrt&Exw SClOAdthnar￿0￿Ii2j APPENDIX 1 OSCR Period start dale Mr￿1h Y8ar 2023 Period end dale Month Y881 From To 2024 kollish Charity Rc%ul6lor Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator Reference and administration details Charity narne other names charity is known by Registered charity number Charity's principal address Goan Cornmunty Aberdeen GCA SC052584 Postcode Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees. Annual Report Name of person lor botty) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) Office rrfany) Dates acted rf President 11 Jan 2023- Current Event C¢>ordina 11 Jan 2023- Current Secretsry 11 Jan 2023- Current 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 APPENDIX 1 Reference and administration details Name5 of all other charity trustee5 during the period. rf any. (for example. those who resigned part way through the financial period) 11 Jan 2023- 22 Nov 2023 Structure, governance and management Type of governing document Trustee recruitment and appointment GCA re￿ItS trustees th are committed to the charity's mission of promoting Goan art. h￿e, and culture. Trustees are appointed based on their skills, experience. and willingness to contribute to the govemance and development of the charity. Objectives and activities Charitable purposes Founded in 2013, the Goan Communty of Aberdeen IGCAI is a vibrant. non-profft group of over 1TrJ families dedicated to preserving and promoting Goan art. CUl￿re. and herrtage in Scotland. Through music. dance, drama, fcrtxl. and festsvals. we bnng the spirit of Goa to Aberdeen. fostering inclusicffi and cultural appwth"on. In June 2023. GCA proudty registered as a charty. unlocking access to vttal beneffts like tax relief. fvnding Opportunit￿S, and increased public trust. This milestone allows us to reach knider audiences and deepen our impact kKally and beyorKI. Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects Our Focus Areas: Arts: Visual and perfcffming arts including Tiatr (Konkani theatre). singing, dancing, and monolcgues. Heritage.. Celebrating traditKJnal festivals like Camival. Sanjao. Diwali. Christmas. and rnC￿e. Culture: Promoting ￿an language, music, food, fashion, and We host events year-round, welcoming the local communty and dMJnttaries to share in our rich traditions. Join us in keeping the Goan APPENDIX 1 Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the financial period On 15th August 2023. GCA was awarded a £4.500 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, recognising our impact and dedication. On 6th November 2023. MSP Kevin Stewart submitted a motion to the Scottish Parliament acknowledging GCA'S success. We also received a congratulatory letter from MP Stephen Flynn. celebrats.ng our milestone and commrtment to cuttural enrichment. GCA raised £350 for Macmillan Cancer Support, demonstrating our ongoing commrtment to charitable causes. Donations made to the Food Bank at The Lighthouse Pennan Road fillydrone Aberdeen AB24 2UD Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Goan Communty of Aberdeen IGCA)- Reserves Policy 1. Purpose of the Policy This policy ouuines GCA'S apFKoath to maintaining finan(aal reserves to ensure the sustsinability and ¢C￿lInU￿ of tis charitable actiV￿.es. Current Reserves to be used: To bridge short-term fvnding gaps .To invest in strategic development To resrond to urgent communtty needs. Detai15 of any deficit Monitoring arKI Rewew The reserve5 level deficits rf any will be reviewed annually by the trustees as part of the budgeting process. Any signfficant changes will be doeumented and justified. Transparency GCA will rewl its resaves in its annual aeeounts and explain any deviatic￿S from the target level once achieved. Donated facilities and services Irf any) APPENDIX 1 Other optional information Communlty Events The Goan Community of Aberdeen (GCA) proudly hosts a diverse range of cultural and social events throughout the year. open to both members and non-members. These gatherings are often graced by esteemed guests induding the Lord and Lady Provost of Aberdeen, Bishop Hugh Gilbert, and Depute Provost Steven Delaney. reflecting the strong ties GCA has built within the wider community. Annual & Special Events Include- Valentine's Day Celebrations Wortd Goa Day Easter Brlng & Share Children's Day Dlwall Festlval of Llghts Monthly Praise & Worship Coffee Mornings Musical Drarna (Regional Language) These events celebrate Goan heritage, promote intercuttural dialogue, and foster a sense of belonging for all who attend. These events are designed to bring peO￿e together, celebrate our heritage, and create joyful, meaningful experiences for all. Looking Ahead We aim to continue raising fvnds thrwgh communty events to support local parishes. charf(ies. Food Banks and individuals in need. GCA remains commtted to promob.ng Goan cutbjre and contributing to a vibrant. diverse society. Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved Ihe truslees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's t￿￿teeS Signaturelsl OSCR willaccept digital or typed swnatures Full namels) Position {e.g. Chair) PresKlent l Trustee Secretaryl Trustee Date 14 Oct 2025 14 Oct 2025