Scottish charity no. SC052830 ORKNEY PROSTATE AWARENESS SCIO ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Orkney Prostate Awareness SCIO TRUSTEES. AND MEMBERS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. Type of governing document Orkney Prostste Awareness SCIO is registered with SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incor Organisation) on 21 September 2023, charity no. SC052830. The registered address is.. orated Current trustees The board of trustees manage the affairs of the charity. The board shall consist of at least five and not more than nine trustees. The trustees who served during the year and to the date of singing the report are.. Trustee recruitment and appointment The board may at any time appoint any person to be a charity trustee by way of a resolution passed by majority vote at a board meeting. At the conclusion of the first AGM, one third of the charity trustees shall retire from office,. the question of which of them is to retire shall be determined by some random method Organisational structure The structure of the organisation consists of the Board, who hold regular meetings, and generally control the activities of the organisation., for example, the board is responsible for monitoring and controlling the financial position of the organisation. Charitable purposes The organisation's purposes are: To advance the education of the public in Orkney on the range of conditions relating to prostate, including cancer, to increase awareness and inclusion. To provide financial relief in the form of grants to people affected by prostate related illnesses or their families. To provide donations to other charities and organisations that support Servi provision and benefit to those affected by prostate related illnesses and their families in Orkney. To advance Orkney Prostate Awareness in any way appropriate relating to the aims.
Orkney Prostate Awareness SCIO TRUSTEES. AND MEMBERS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects 2024125 has been a good year for raising awareness of Prostate issues and fundraising. There have been 2 'Cuppa' events held in Stenness and the island of Shapinsay where attendance was good. Also the Charity held a talk and question and answer session at one of the Orkney Agricultural Discussion Society's meetings which was well received. On the back of that event, OPA became one of the 2 Charities to benefit from the annual Tractor Run. OPA also teamed up with the Rotary Club to organise a 'Mud Run, which brought the Charity into focus and raised funds. At the annual Christmas Fair, OPA had a information stall and the Charity also gave a talklquestion & answer session at a Deerness Wl Meeting as it is often the women folk who get their men to seek medical advice and help. Going forward into the next year, the Charity hopes to have more information sharing events and help fund expenses for people travelling for prostate medical issues. Trustees. and committee members, remuneration and expenses The trustees received no remuneration in the year. None were reimbursed for any personal expenses incurred. Review of financial position The results are set out on pages 5 and 6. There was a net surplus for the year of£16,966 and the charity held bank balances of £40,676 at the year end. Reserves policy The charity held unrestricted cash reseNes of £40.676. no funds were held at the year end for restricted purposes. The trustees consider that the funds held will enable the charity to continue to operate for the foreseeable future.
Orkney Prostate Awareness SCIO TRUSTEES. AND MEMBERS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Risk factors The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. On behalf of the board of trustees= Treasurer Dated:
Orkney Prostate Awareness SCIO INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ORKNEY PROSTATE AWARENESS SCIO I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on page 5. Respectlve responsibilities of trustees and examSner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scodand) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scodand) Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)(d) of the Accounts Regulations does not appFrf. It is my responsibilty to examine the accounts as required under Section 44{1)(c) of the Act and to state whether particdar matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examineV8 Statement My examination is Caled out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scodand) Regulations 2006. An examination indudes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disck)sures in the accounts, and seeks explanab'ons from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequentty I do not express an audrt opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent oxaminerf5 Statgment In the course of my exarnination. no matter has come to ry attention: 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance wth 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 have not been met, or 2. to which, in my opinion, attenb'on shoukl be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Dated:
Statement of Recelpts and Payments: Orkney Prostate Awareness SCIO SC052830 For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Funds 2025 2024 Funds Receipts Donations Receipts from fundraising artivities 19,266 2,465 19,266 2,465 21,677 5,249 21,731 21.731 26,926 Payments Cost of fundraisin8 Cost of charitable activities 143 143 283 4,622 4,622 2,933 4,765 4,765 3,216 Currency exhan8e 8ainslllosses) Surplusl(Deficlt) for the year 16.966 23.710
Statement of Balances: Orkney Prostate Awareness SCIO SCO52830 For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Unrestrirted Funds 2025 2024 Funds Funds Reconciliation Cash at Bank and In Hand - openin8 Surplus/lDeficit) for the year 23,710 16,966 23,710 16,966 23,710 Cash at Bank and In Hand - closlng 40,676 40ffi76 23.710 Bank & Cash Balances Bank Account Petty Cash 40,676 23,710 40.676 23.710
OPA chairman’s report
2024 – 25, proved to be another busy and productive year for Orkney Prostate Awareness.
Highlights:
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‘Parish Cuppa’ information events. These have taken place in several parishes. Thanks to all of the associated parish hall committees, young farmers, and a parish sports teams for their help in running, stocking and cleaning at each event. Thanks to Richard and the rest of the speakers for their time and expertise.
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PSA test information leaflets Continued distribution and uptake of these leaflets are raising awareness of prostate issues within Orkney and offering support and guidance to those in need. Thanks to local surgeries for continuing to support this.
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OPA toilet cards – Continued success of the toilet cards are making a difference and supporting members of the community. Thanks again to Kirkwall Bid and all Local participating businesses.
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Sponsorship of Orkney RFC match balls – In the continued effort to spread awareness OPA decided to sponsor match balls for Orkney RFC. With the hope that the logo being present in games will be a gentle reminder or prompt conversations to both players and spectators. Thanks to for the organisation of these, along with Orkney RFC for their continued support.
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General thanks - to everyone who has donated to the OPA over the last year.
On reflection, 2024-25 has built upon the strong foundations laid in our maiden year. The continued support of the Orkney community is still strongly felt and greatly appreciated. There continues to be steady feedback from members of the community, via word of mouth or through email about how the work of the OPA has encouraged them, or people close to them, to get checked or seek help which is fantastic to hear and which is the fundamental aim of our charity.
Looking forward towards 2025-26. We will continue to offer financial assistance to those who require it due to costs associated with prostate issues. We are hoping to continue raising awareness through continued local events and look forward to revisiting some of our more successful events such as the Mud Run, parish cuppa events and beyond.
Orkney Prostate Awareness SCIO INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ORKNEY PROSTATE AWARENESS SCIO I report Dn the accounts of the charity tr the year ended 31 March 2025, 1¢h are set out on page S. Res¢0¥0 respon8lbilities of truste•s and examlner The ¢harity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the temis of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities AGcount5 (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consKJer that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1){d) of the Accounts Regulations doe5 not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under Section 44(1)(¢) of the Act and to stste vthether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Indopendant examlnefs 8tatem•nt My examination is carried OLrt in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charits"es ACunt$ (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accountin9 record5 kept by the charty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideraty-on of any unusual items or disGlosus in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The pro¢edLJres 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. Independont 8xaminer'5 Statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 1. thich gives me reasonable Gau5e to believe that in any material respect the requirernents to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44{1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 AccoLJnts Regulations, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and Comply with Re9ulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met. or 2. to which, in my opinion: attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandin9 01 the accounts to be reached. Dated: 1.7 202
Orkney Prostate Awareness SCIO TRUSTEES. AND MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Rlsk factor4 The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charty 18 exposed. and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. On behalf of the board of trustees: Traasurer Dated: 11 l (Azs