Annan -A Tale of Two Bridges (SCIO) Scottish Charity No: 052953 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the period 17 November 2023 to 31 March 2025
Contents for the eriod 17 November 2023 to 31 March 2025 Trustees Report Pages1-4 Financial statements Pages5-10 Independent examiner's report Page 11
OSCR Trustees, Annual Report for thè period , Period start date Period end date | Day Month l Year 17 Day • MonthTh Year 2023 31 03 2025 Page 1 From To Scottish Charity Regulator Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator Re.ference and administration'details Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number Charity's principal address Annan - A Tale of Two Bridges (SCIO) SC052953 Heatherbank 9 Unwin Park Gretna Postcode DG16 SUP Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees, Annual Report Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) Chair Secretary Treasurer 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 | 20
Page 2 Reference and administration details Names of all other charity trustees during the period, if any, (for example, those who resigned part way through the financial period) Name Dates acted if not for whole year Structure, governance and management Type of governing document The charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (a SClO)- It was registered in its current legal form on 17 November 2023. The charity was previously an unincorporated association but changed its legal form to a SCIO. The assets of the unincorporated association were transferred to the SCIO on 17 November 2023. It has a two tier structure. The Trustees generally control the activities of the organisation, while Members have the right to participate in member's meetings and elect the Board of Trustees. Membership is open to any individual with an interest in furthering our cause. Trustee recruitment and appointment Trustees are elected at the annual general meeting which is held in a timely manner after the end of the financial year. There must be a minimum of three and a maximum of seven trustees. objective.s and ac.tivities,.,. Charitable purposes The advancement of citizenship and community development. and to restore the heritage the bridges brought to the town of Annan. Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects Our ultimate goal is to build at least one bridge spanning the River Annan between Brydekirk and Annan's road bridge, to restore the use that the two lost footbridges had over many years. In doing this we are working closely with the local authority and the local community.
Page 3 Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the financial period We have forged very good relationships with the Engineering department of Dumfries and Galloway Council. They are helping us to navigate through the complicated and bureaucratic, policies and procedural process. We are currently awaiting a Council funded FeasFbility study to be delivered. This comprehensive document will detail the required technical, environmental, and faGt gathering information required to continue on our bridge replacement journey. This will also be the catalyst for us to then to go fopNard to secure funding will all facts and evidence required. We have been financially stable throughout the period, with no major expenses. The bridges rebutld will require substantial funds (as detailed in the feasibility study) to carry out planned replacements. It is inconceivable for the group to fundraise to meet all objectives. Such funding will have to be secured from sources such as Scottish Parliament, Local Government, and other fundÉng agencies and grants. Throughout this reporting period we have built collaberations with Annan History Town, in the quest to design and build a major Landmark Sculpture for our Royal Burgh of Annan. A sub- group of our members have hetped with local knowledge, experienGe and hands on help. We are working to get permissions in place for salvaged parts of the fallen bridges to be incorporated into the eventual structure of the sculpture. We have also supported and attended public engagement events in our town, forg5ng relationships and networking with various other charities and groups in the Annan and Dumfrtesshire communities. Fi,nancial review , Brief statement of the charity's policy The trustees, policy is to retaÉn enough to cover normal running costs in on reserves order to meet commitments and to cover any unexpected expenditure. Details of any deficit No deficit in the period. Donated facilities and services (if any) No donated facilities and services.
Page 4 Other optional information Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) OSCR will accept digital or typed signatures Full name(s) Position (e.g. Chair) Date Ilog |102%-
Annan- A Tale of Two Bridges (SCIO) Receipts and payments accounts Page 5 SC 052953 For the period from to 17 2023 31 03 2025 Section A Statement of receipts and payments Unre5trtcted funds Expendable èndowment funds Permanent endowment funds Restricted funds Total funds current period Totsl funds last period to nearest£ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ A1 Receipts Donations 14,087 14,087 Legacies Grants ReiptS from fundraising activities Gross trading receipts I ncome from Investments other than land and buildings Rent5 from land & buildings Gross receipts from other charitable activities 2.875 2,875 Al Sub totsl A2 Receipts from asset & investment sales Proceeds from sale of ftxed 8SS8ts Proceeds from sale of investments A2 Sub totsl Total receip 17,006 A3 Payments Expenses for fundraising activities Gross trading payments Investrnent management costs Payments relating directly to charitable activities Grants and donations 974 974 56 56 Governance costs: Audit l independent examination Preparation of annual accounts Legal costs Other A3 Sub tota A4 Payments relating to asset and investment movements Purchases of fixed assets Purchase of investments A4 Sub tots Totslpaymen 1.030 Net receipts / (payments 15.976 A5 Transfers to l (from) funds sUlUs / (deficit) for yea
Page 6 Annan - A Tale of Two Bridges {SCIO) Section B Statement of balances SC 052953 Unrestricted fuh(ts Expendable endowment funds Pennaneht endowment ftsnds Restricted funds Total current period Total last period to nearest £ to rrEst £ to nearE$t£ to r?eSt £ to nearest£ to ne&re$t £ B1 Cash funds Cash and bank balanS at start of year Surplus l (deficil} shown on reiptS and payments account 15,976 15.976 Cash and bank balances at ertd of year {Agree balances with receipts and payments account(sJ) 15,976 15,976 Fund lo which asset belongs Market waluation Last year to nearest £ B2 Investments lo nearest £ Total Fund to which asset b•long5 Cost {rf available) Current Val {rf available) to nreSt £ Last year lo nearnst £ to nèafèst £ B3 Other assets Total Furid to which liobility relates Amount due Last year to nearest £ to nearest £ B4 Liabilities Total Fund to whieh liability relates Amount due (estimate) to nearest £ Last year to nearest £ 35 Contingent liabilitles Total SEgned by one or tvA) twstees on behall ol all the trustees Signaturn" Print Narne Date of approval AATOTB accounts to 31.03.25.xlsxl Statement of balances May2025
Page 7 SC 052953 Annan- A Tale of Two Bridges (SCIO) Section C Notes to the Accounts C1 Nature and purpose of funds (may be stated on analysis of funds worksheets) Un Stricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. The trustees maintain a single unrestrled fvnd for the day-to-day running of the charity. Restr4Cted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when speclfied by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes. During the year the charity held no restricted fvnds. Individual I institution Number of grants made C2 Grants Total C3a Trustee remuneration If no remuneration was paid during the period to any charity trustee or person connected to a rustee cross this box (otherwise complete section 3b) C3b Trustee remuneration - detsils C4a Trustee expenses If no expenses were paid to any charity trustee during the period then cross thÈs box (Otherwi complete section 4b) Number of C4b Trustee expenses - details Transaction amount (£) Balance outstanding at period end (£) C5 Transactions with trustees and connected persons C6 Other inforniation There was no remuneration or expenses paid to any trustees in the period. There were no transactions with rustees and connected persons in the period. AATOTB accounts to 31.03.25.xlsx l Notes May 2025
Page 8 SC 052953 Annan- A Tale of Two Bridges (SCIO) Additional analysis (1) Analysis of receipts and payments 1 Donations Expendable endovfflknt funds PerTftanent endowme4)t fund5 Restricted funds Total current period funds Total last period lo noayest £ to nearest £ to neare5t£ to rteart £ to nearest £ to nearESt £ nan - A Tale ofTwo Bridges (pre SCIO} Taylor Smith Memorial Rotary Club of Annan Dog Walk Pha Solway Community donations 12,087 1,551 200 182 67 14.087 12,087 1 ,5S1 200 182 67 14,087 Tota I 2 Grants Unrestricted funds ta nèarest £ Restrlcted fund5 Totsl current perlod to nearest £ Total last perlod to nearest £ to nearest £ Totsl 3 Gross receipts from other charitable activlties Unrestrfcted funds Expendable endowment fufids to nearest £ PeT¥nanent endowment funds to noarest £ Restricted funds Totsl curr¢nt perlo(I Total last perlod to neaTe5t £ to neafest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ Total 4 Paymerts relating dErectty to charitsble activities Unrestrfcted fvnds Expendable endoYnent funds to rèst £ Pennanent endowment funds to nearest £ Restrlcted funds Total current period Total last period to r*arest £ to nearest £ to neamt£ to nearest £ Public liability insurance 56 Total 56 AATOTB accounts to 31.03.25.xlsxAddibonal notes <1} May 2025
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Additional analysis {2)
5 Breakdown of unrestricted funds
Totsj
unrestrb¢ted
funds
Total
unstricted
funds last period
Receipts
Donations
14,087
14,087
Legacies
rants
Recei
ts fron fundraisin
activities
2.8TS
2.875
Gross tradin
recèi
Income from invostments other than land and buildin
Rents from land & buiEdin
Gross recei
ts from other Gharltable activities
Sub total
17.006
17.006
Recei
ts from asset & Investment sales
Proceeds fiom sale of fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of investments
Sub total
17.006
17.006
,Payments
Expenses for furKlraising activities
Gross trading payments
Investment management costs
Payments felating directly to charitable activities
Grants and donations
Govemance Costs:
974
974
Audit l indepgr>dgnt examinatio
Preparatson of annual accounts
Legal costs
Sub total
1,030
1.030
Payments rèlating to asset and investment
movements
Purchases offixed assets
Purchase of investm8nts
15.976
15,976
Transfers to l {from) funds
Surplus / (deficitj for year
Nature and
ur
ose of funds
Unrestricted funLls are those that may be used at the discretion of Ihe trustee5 in furtherance of the objects of the charity. Tha trustees maii)tain a sngle
nre8tri¢ted fund for the day-to48y njnning of the charity.
Restricted funds may only be us&d for specific purposes. Restriclions arisè when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes.
he charity Gurrently hold llo restricted fund5.
025 calendars
Race Day
Coffee moming
Raft Race stall
Christrna5 Fayr8 stall
£1.188
e1.231
E181
£185
£90
£2,875
AATOT8 a
Page 10 SC 052953 Annan- A Tale of Two Bridges (SCIO) Additional analysis (3) 6 BakdOWn of restricted funds Total restrlcted Totat rp5tricted fund$ funds last pertod Receipts Donation5 acies Grants ReiptS from fundraisin Gross trading receipts activities Income frorn investments other than land and buildin Rents from land & buildings Gross re1 ts from other charitable actt'vities Sub total Receipts from asset & investment sales Proceeds from sale of ffxed assets Proceeds from sale of investments Sub total Payments Expenses for furtdraising activities Gross trading payments Investment management costs Payments relating directly to charitable activities Grants and donations Govemance costs: Audit l independent examination Preparation of annual accoun Legal costs Sub total Payments rglating to asset and investment movements Purchases of fixed assets Purchase of investments Transfers to l (frorn) funds Surplus / (deficit) for year Nature and ose of fun(Is We hav8 no restricted funds in the riod. 4TOT8 atxounts to 31.0325.xlÈxAddits'onal notes (3) May 2025
Page11 IndeJ)endent examiner's re Report to the trusteesl ,' Charity name members of Annan - A Tale of Two Bridges (SCIO) Registered charity I sc052953 number On the accounts of the charity for the period ort on the accounts V2 Period start date Month Period end date Month Year Year 117 11 2023 to 2025 Set out on pages 5 to 10 Respective , The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance responsibilities of trustees and examiner 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 My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts examiner's statement 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 j consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees conceming 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 In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention statement 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 have not been met, or le a proper Signed. Nam Relevant profession qualification(s) or bod (if any Addres