ERSKINE COPMIIUNITY ALLOTMENTS SCIO SCOThISH CHARITY NO- SC052678 Annual Reportand Flnanclal Statements For the year ended 31 October 2025
Trustees. Annual Report For the year ended 31 October 2025 The trustees have pleasure in presenting their rewt together with the financial ststements for the year ded 31 October 2025. Reference and Administrative Infornmtlon Charlty name Erskine Cornmunty Allotments SCIO Charlty No. SC052678 Address Glo The Secretsry, 213 Mainshill, Erskine PA8 7JB Currnnt Tru8tse8 Rosemary (Ros) Scott Eileen Elder ChairlFundr8iser SeLretary l (Acting Treasurer) Treasurer Vacant lan ScL>tt Grounds Convener Steven L¢)ng Robert Niblock Hèalthy and Safely Off Committee Member Thomas Allan Committee Member PatriCFa Cl8rk8 Committee Member Resignations No resignatior to rekyxt Appointments No new appointments
Structure, Governance and Management Constitution The Charity's status has changed to a Scottish Charitable Incorp)rated Organisation and was registered on 12 July 2023 moving it from its former Unincorw)rated Association status vthich was registered on 12 June 2016. The assets of Erskine Community Ajlotments Sc046634 were transferred to Erskine Community Allotments Sc052678 on registrth'on. It has a two tj'er structure and as such. the trustees are also members of the Chanty. Prior to registration the Charity previously operated 8s Lamont Gardens, with the assets of Lamont Gardens transferred to the Erskine Community Allolments Sc046634 on registration. Appolntment of trustees The Board. which normally meets on th8 se(x)nd SurKlay of &qch month, are tho Charity's trustees. Membership of the management committee is open to 811 members. Trustees are elected at the annual general rrIng by its Members which are held in November. There must be a minimum of tsjr and a maximum of eight trustees on the Board Obhctlves and Actlvltle8 Charftsble purposes a) The advancement of community development, through provision of and participaiion in community garden Spa in a susta1rk1b and indusive manner. b) the advancement of education of the general public in •3riculture, horticulture, sustainable development and the protection atKI imyovement of the natural environment through good environmental practices by encouraging an teaching a range of outdoor skills and pursuits. promoting the benefits of the natural envIrrnent and living more sustainably. c) to advance environmental improvement through Ihe growing of food Ictally, ading to a ductIon in CartX footprint, increased resilience, and opF#)rtunities for recyding organic and otsr matenals and by promoting the benefits of and demonstrating 8 range of gocMI environmental and horticultural practices such as organic growing. lxxnposting. and through reducing. re-using and recyding of resources
To provide recreational facilities. or the ganIsation of recreational activities. with the object of improviro the conditions of lrfe for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are pnm8rily intended by providing affordable allotment spaces, opportunities for people to grow their (Ayn food and to keep physically and socially active. Actlvltles The charity Fyovides albtrnent plots for the cultivatK>n and gr(Ming of fruii. vegetables and flowers based at the allotment sile, to improve the conditions of lif6 for members generally who have a need for such facilities to enhance their health and %Ellbeing. The annual judging of the 811otments c£Jntinue as a bit of fun and enjoyment for ttr plot holders and 2 extemal independent judges cary out the judging for us. Pbt Judging took place in late July this year and the judges noticed a rise in standards of plots from th8 previous year. Our Polycrub (Poly tunnel) still proves to be a maf•sive asset to the Charity and h88 been well used. So much so that space is 8t 8 premium Vith more and more members wishing to U8e rt to grthv tomato88. chillies aubergines and a fig tre•. We had 8 request early in 2025 from Ihe BBC Prc*Juction Team who wer8 looking for an ollotment site again for filming an episode of a television programme around JulylAugu8t and as they had already used our site previously asked if we thDuld be able to accommodate their request. The filming took place in August and we all found it interestiro walching the filming bth'ng carried out arKI meeting the film crew and actors and look forward to watching the final resuft when it is released on TV in 2028. Our Annual Open Day was held on 6 September 2025. We use the Open Day as our main of raising funds for improving the allotment site and any surplus fresh fruit and vegetables are distributed to groups WIK) SUPPOrt those in need ones the Open Day 13 over. Achlevements and Perf(wmance In 2023 application was made lo Renfrewshire Counal fly a Communty Asset Transfer and approval vrds granted in January 2024 to prcceed with the transfer of ownership for the allotment srte and an adjacent wece of ground for it to cJ)m8 under ¢Mership of the allotment site which will ensure the secunty of the charity as we ve forward and negotiation has ntInued through<yJt 2025 to endeavour to finalise the transfer and it was hoFed that the transfer would be completed by January 2026.
Demand for allotrnent plots still remains very high. The popularrty in food growing is still growing and is enc(MJraging you families now wanting to take part. Our waiting list continues to grow. The group is still involved with the Renfrewshire Growing Grounds Forum. The Forum hasnl met face lo face since covid and we due to the death of the person who led the group and the Counal reorganising their department they have saKI they are looking at the way in w*7ich they can get the Forum back up and running but it will be at least April before a deosion will be made on this. They do keep in touch online while we avRtt what is happening. We continue to fundraise through our seed scheme where members compete their order for seeds and I complete one main order through a seed catalogue from which e eam a discount on the purchases arKI this in tum helps to boost our funds. The Community Paybad( Scheme continues to support us whenever they can to help us if they have sup8prfising stsff available to carry out the work requested. Flnancial revlew Our main source of funding is fees which are charged to plot holders for membership. Fees still remain the same at £20 for lull plot and £10 for a half plot and there is no indbcation that these will rise in the near future. We presently do not have 8 Tre8surer and our Sacretsry h8S Stepped In to cary out these duties and are checked by myself (as Chairperson> and passed to our auditor for verification. We will continue with our Secretary as acting Treasurer and l as Chairperson looking afier the financial arrangements until we are able to apFrf)int a treasurer. The grP are happy for this to continue for as long as necAssary. Reserves policy The trustses, policy is to retain £500 in order to meet cornmitrnents and to cover any unexpected expenditure. The trUeeS believe that this is an acceptable range but will continue to monitor the position. Plans for future period The Community Asset Transfer buy out continued thr(KJgh 2025 between our solicitors and the Council's legal services, Ihere has been several delays in the legal process due to Council staffing. It has n(yw been indicated it will be probably be the end of 20251beginning of January 2026 before the transfer will tske placed.
on the Communty Asset Transfer is completed we hope to start fundraising and applying for grants to start work on what wll be the extension to the allotments and build 24 raised starter beds to enable us to bn.ng in another 24 members to join us in grohing food. Wé received funding late October 2024 to en8ble us to upgrade one of the plots with Iwo large r8ised beds which is going to be offered free of charge to either early leaming centres, schools or rf possible to people suffering from Dementia groups. Depending on weather corKlitions this project was completed early 2025. We are all looking fo(ward to the ne challenges next year. We will be scheduling dates in 2025 for. Our Annu81 Plot Judging - July Annual Open Day - August See(1 Stheme - Augususeptember Signed.. Print Name:.. Position: Chairperson
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