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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From To 1st April 2024 31st March 2025 ~~— ——~~
Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator
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Charity name Action for Climate and Environment Newburgh Other names charity is known ACE Newburgh by Registered charity number SC 053654
Charity’s principal address 17 Kestrel Road Newburgh ELLON
Postcode AB41 6FF
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Names of all other charity trustees during the period, if any, (for example, those who resigned part way through the financial period)
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| Structure, governance and management | ||
| Type of governing document Trustee recruitment and appointment |
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| onsuon Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) |
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| There have been no trustee recruitment or appointments in this period. |
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| Objectives and activities | ||
| Charitable purposes Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects |
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| e avancement o ctzensp or communty eveopment The advancement of environmental protection or improvement |
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| Our main activities to address the above are primarily to increase community development whilst protecting and improving biodiversity and habitat, such as planting, and providing spaces for wildlife; actions which reduce waste and prevent pollution and raising awareness of Climate Change & Energy Saving measures. |
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Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of Beach cleans, litter picking, planted perennials for pollinators in the charity during the financial period an area on the edge of the village of Newburgh. Hosted the screening and promoted an independently produced film on re-wilding, organised and hosted a monthly evening talk series topics included No Mow May, wildlife filming, polar biodiversity, marine life rescue, and planning out to 2100. ACE members participating in the Local Place Plan initiative that Foveran Community Council commissioned Participated in a public engagement with Scottish Water after biofilters were released into the River Ythan, which still continues to impact on the river. Created social media campaign highlighting a range of climate and environmental books in the 12 books of Christmas series. We had a presence at the Newburgh Village Gala with one of our smoothie bikes and several other activities and attractions.
Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
on reserves The trustees aim to hold free reserves equivalent to 3-6 months of core running costs, plus sufficient funds to pay for annual fees such as insurance (currently estimated at £500 to £700 combined). This level allows ACE to manage cash-flow, meet commitments, and respond to unforeseen events. At year-end, the unrestricted closing balance is higher than this target range. Details of any deficit There is a deficit shown for 2024-2025 as the trustees aim to get free reserves down to the target range. Donated facilities and services (if any)
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Declaration
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Date
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Receipts and payments accounts
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| Section A Statement of receipts and payments | Section A Statement of receipts and payments | |||||||||||||||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
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Permanent endowment funds |
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| to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | ||||||||||||
| A1 Receipts | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Donations | - | 239 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Legacies | - | |||||||||||||||||||
| Grants | - | 6,206 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Receipts from fundraising activities | 302 | 302 | 302 | 302 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross trading receipts | - | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from investments other than land | Income from investments other than land | |||||||||||||||||||
| and buildings | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
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| A1 Sub total | A1 Sub total | A1 Sub total | 304 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 304 | 304 | 304 | 6,445 | |||||||
| A2 Receipts from asset & investment | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Proceeds from sale of fixed assets Proceeds from sale of investments A2 Sub total - Total receipts 304 ~~——~~ |
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| Expenses for fundraising activities | 111 | 200 | 200 | 311 | 311 | 311 | 351 | |||||||||||||
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| Payments relating directly to charitable | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Grants and donations | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | |||||||||||||||
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| A3 Sub total | **A3 Sub total ** | 445 | 420 | 420 | - | - | - | - | 865 | 865 | 865 | 743 | ||||||||
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| Purchases of fixed assets Purchase of investments A4 Sub total - Total payments 445 ~~——— ~~ |
3,939 3,939 4,359 |
3,939 3,939 4,359 |
3,939 562 - - - 3,939 562 - - 4,804 1,305 ~~i——~~ |
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| Net receipts / (payments) A5 Transfers to / (from) funds Surplus / (deficit) for year |
141) ( 4,359) ( - 141) ( 4,359) ( - ~~———~~ |
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4,500) ( - 4,500) ( |
5,140 5,140 |
R&P Accounts
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Section B Statement of balances
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Investments B3 Other assets B5 Contingent liabilities B4 Liabilities |
Details | Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 4,733 141) ( |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Expendable endowment funds to nearest £ |
Permanent endowment funds to nearest £ |
Total current period to nearest £ |
Total last period to nearest £ |
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| Cash and bank balances at start of year | 5,045 | 9,778 | 4,739 | ||||
| Surplus / (deficit) shown on receipts and payments account |
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| Cash and bank balances at end of year (Agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
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Section C Notes to the Accounts
| C3a Trustee remuneration C4a Trustee expenses C4b Trustee expenses - details C1 Nature and purpose of funds (may be stated on analysis of funds worksheets) C2 Grants C3b Trustee remuneration - details |
No grants were received in the year April 2024 to March 2025 No trustree remuneration or expense was paid 1. Restricted Funds – The JTPB Round 1 (£4,628) and Round 2 (£5,236.98) awards were received from the Scottish Government via Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action. Unspent balances are ring-fenced and reported as restricted funds. Restricted funds carried forward are committed to specific future projects, including compost, bench, interpretation board, wildlife boxes, planters and food safety training. 2. JTPB Round 2 Breakdown – This award comprised £4,472.23 capital funds and £764.75 revenue funds. Capital items (including smoothie bike, strimmer, projector, screen, PPE, and tablecloths) are recorded in the Asset Register. Revenue funds supported training, website design, and branded materials. Any underspends remain restricted until reallocated with funder approval. In line with the funding agreement, ACE committed to contribute an additional £750 from unrestricted funds alongside the JTPB Round 2 award, giving a combined budget of £5,986.98 for the project. 3. Asset Register – Items purchased with grant funding are held for community use and logged in ACE’s asset register. They are not capitalised in the accounts but are managed as community assets. 4. Events – Gala 2024, talks and film show and cashback generated £304.20 of income. Reusable and consumable kit was also purchased to support future event use. 5. Insurance – Trustees have reviewed the need for public liability and equipment insurance. This remains under consideration and will be updated in future trustee minutes. |
No grants were received in the year April 2024 to March 2025 No trustree remuneration or expense was paid 1. Restricted Funds – The JTPB Round 1 (£4,628) and Round 2 (£5,236.98) awards were received from the Scottish Government via Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action. Unspent balances are ring-fenced and reported as restricted funds. Restricted funds carried forward are committed to specific future projects, including compost, bench, interpretation board, wildlife boxes, planters and food safety training. 2. JTPB Round 2 Breakdown – This award comprised £4,472.23 capital funds and £764.75 revenue funds. Capital items (including smoothie bike, strimmer, projector, screen, PPE, and tablecloths) are recorded in the Asset Register. Revenue funds supported training, website design, and branded materials. Any underspends remain restricted until reallocated with funder approval. In line with the funding agreement, ACE committed to contribute an additional £750 from unrestricted funds alongside the JTPB Round 2 award, giving a combined budget of £5,986.98 for the project. 3. Asset Register – Items purchased with grant funding are held for community use and logged in ACE’s asset register. They are not capitalised in the accounts but are managed as community assets. 4. Events – Gala 2024, talks and film show and cashback generated £304.20 of income. Reusable and consumable kit was also purchased to support future event use. 5. Insurance – Trustees have reviewed the need for public liability and equipment insurance. This remains under consideration and will be updated in future trustee minutes. |
No grants were received in the year April 2024 to March 2025 No trustree remuneration or expense was paid 1. Restricted Funds – The JTPB Round 1 (£4,628) and Round 2 (£5,236.98) awards were received from the Scottish Government via Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action. Unspent balances are ring-fenced and reported as restricted funds. Restricted funds carried forward are committed to specific future projects, including compost, bench, interpretation board, wildlife boxes, planters and food safety training. 2. JTPB Round 2 Breakdown – This award comprised £4,472.23 capital funds and £764.75 revenue funds. Capital items (including smoothie bike, strimmer, projector, screen, PPE, and tablecloths) are recorded in the Asset Register. Revenue funds supported training, website design, and branded materials. Any underspends remain restricted until reallocated with funder approval. In line with the funding agreement, ACE committed to contribute an additional £750 from unrestricted funds alongside the JTPB Round 2 award, giving a combined budget of £5,986.98 for the project. 3. Asset Register – Items purchased with grant funding are held for community use and logged in ACE’s asset register. They are not capitalised in the accounts but are managed as community assets. 4. Events – Gala 2024, talks and film show and cashback generated £304.20 of income. Reusable and consumable kit was also purchased to support future event use. 5. Insurance – Trustees have reviewed the need for public liability and equipment insurance. This remains under consideration and will be updated in future trustee minutes. |
No grants were received in the year April 2024 to March 2025 No trustree remuneration or expense was paid 1. Restricted Funds – The JTPB Round 1 (£4,628) and Round 2 (£5,236.98) awards were received from the Scottish Government via Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action. Unspent balances are ring-fenced and reported as restricted funds. Restricted funds carried forward are committed to specific future projects, including compost, bench, interpretation board, wildlife boxes, planters and food safety training. 2. JTPB Round 2 Breakdown – This award comprised £4,472.23 capital funds and £764.75 revenue funds. Capital items (including smoothie bike, strimmer, projector, screen, PPE, and tablecloths) are recorded in the Asset Register. Revenue funds supported training, website design, and branded materials. Any underspends remain restricted until reallocated with funder approval. In line with the funding agreement, ACE committed to contribute an additional £750 from unrestricted funds alongside the JTPB Round 2 award, giving a combined budget of £5,986.98 for the project. 3. Asset Register – Items purchased with grant funding are held for community use and logged in ACE’s asset register. They are not capitalised in the accounts but are managed as community assets. 4. Events – Gala 2024, talks and film show and cashback generated £304.20 of income. Reusable and consumable kit was also purchased to support future event use. 5. Insurance – Trustees have reviewed the need for public liability and equipment insurance. This remains under consideration and will be updated in future trustee minutes. |
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| If no expenses were paid to any charity trustee during the period then cross this box (otherwise complete section 4b) |
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| Number of trustees | £ | |||
| C6 Other information C5 Transactions with trustees and connected persons |
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Additional analysis (1)
Analysis of receipts and payments
1 Donations
| Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Expendable endowment funds to nearest £ |
Permanent endowment funds to nearest £ |
Total current period to nearest £ |
Total current period to nearest £ |
Total last period to nearest £ |
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2 Grants
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Restricted funds to nearest £ |
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3 Gross receipts from other charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Expendable endowment funds to nearest £ |
Permanent endowment funds to nearest £ |
Total current period to nearest £ |
Total current period to nearest £ |
Total last period to nearest £ |
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| Cash receipts fromgala | 158 | 158 | ||||||
| Card receipts fromgala | 55 | 55 | ||||||
| Cash receipts from film show | 59 | 59 | ||||||
| Cash receipts from monthlytalk | 30 | 30 | ||||||
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| Cash back from bank | 2 | 2 | ||||||
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| Total | 304 | - | - | - | 304 | - | ||
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Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Expendable endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Annual insurance | 334 | 334 | 392 | |||||
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| Total | 334 | - | - | - | 334 | 392 | ||
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Additional notes (1)
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Additional analysis (2)
5 Breakdown of unrestricted funds
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| Receipts | Unrestricted fund 1 - enter name of fund below Unrestricted 302 2 304 |
Unrestricted fund 2 - enter name of fund below |
Unrestricted fund 3 - enter name of fund below |
Unrestricted fund 4 - enter name of fund below |
Total unrestricted funds |
Total unrestricted funds last period |
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| Donations | - | ||||||
| Legacies | - | ||||||
| Grants | - | ||||||
| Receipts from fundraising activities | 302 | 302 | |||||
| Gross trading receipts | - | ||||||
| Income from investments other than land and buildings | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Rents from land & buildings | - | ||||||
| Gross receipts from other charitable activities | - | ||||||
| Sub total Receipts from asset & investment sales |
304 | - | - | - | 304 | - | |
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| Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | - | ||||||
| Proceeds from sale of investments | - | ||||||
| Sub total Total receipts Payments |
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| Expenses for fundraisingactivities | 111 | 111 | |||||
| Gross trading payments | - | ||||||
| Investment management costs | - | ||||||
| Payments relatingdirectlyto charitable activities | 334 | 334 | |||||
| Grants and donations | - | ||||||
| Governance costs: | - | ||||||
| Audit / independent examination | - | ||||||
| Preparation of annual accounts | - | ||||||
| Legal costs | - | ||||||
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| Sub total Payments relating to asset and investment movements |
445 | - | - | - | 445 | - | |
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| Purchases of fixed assets | - | ||||||
| Purchase of investments | - | ||||||
| Sub total Total payments Net receipts / (payments) Transfers to / (from) funds Surplus / (deficit) for year |
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Additional notes (2)
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Additional analysis (3)
6 Breakdown of restricted funds
| Receipts | Restricted fund 1 - enter name of fund below JTPB Round 1 - |
Restricted fund 1 - enter name of fund below JTPB Round 1 - |
Restricted fund 2 - enter name of fund below JTPB Round 2 |
Restricted fund 3 - enter name of fund below |
Restricted fund 4 - enter name of fund below |
Total restricted funds - - - - - - - - - - |
Total restricted funds - - - - - - - - - - |
Total restricted funds last period |
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| Donations | - | |||||||
| Legacies | - | |||||||
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| Income from investments other than land and buildings | - | |||||||
| Rents from land & buildings | - | |||||||
| Gross receipts from other charitable activities | - | |||||||
| Sub total Receipts from asset & investment sales |
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| Sub total Total receipts |
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Payments
| Expenses for fundraising activities | 200 | 200 | ||||||
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| Investment management costs | - | |||||||
| Payments relating directly to charitable activities | - | |||||||
| Grants and donations | 220 | 220 | ||||||
| Governance costs: | - | |||||||
| Audit / independent examination | - | |||||||
| Preparation of annual accounts | - | |||||||
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| Sub total Payments relating to asset and investment movements |
220 | 200 | - | - | 420 | - | ||
| Purchases of fixed assets | 3,939 | 3,939 | ||||||
| Purchase of investments | - | |||||||
| Sub total Total payments Net receipts / (payments) Transfers to / (from) funds Surplus / (deficit) for year |
- | 3,939 | - | - | 3,939 | - | ||
| 4,139 | - | - | 4,359 | - | ||||
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Nature and purpose of funds
The Just Transition Participatory Budgeting (JTPB) Funds, supported through the Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray, was introduced in 2022 to empower residents in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray to shape the region’s transition to net zero
Additional notes (3)
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of
Action for Climate and Environment Newburgh (ACE Newburgh)
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 2 to 7.
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) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the 2006 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
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
have not been met, or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Receipts and payments accounts
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| Section A Statement of receipts and payments | Section A Statement of receipts and payments | |||||||||||||||||||
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Permanent endowment funds |
Total funds current period |
Total funds last period |
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| to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | ||||||||||||
| A1 Receipts | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Donations | - | 239 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Legacies | - | |||||||||||||||||||
| Grants | - | 6,206 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Receipts from fundraising activities | 302 | 302 | 302 | 302 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross trading receipts | - | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from investments other than land | Income from investments other than land | |||||||||||||||||||
| and buildings | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Rents from land & buildings | - | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross receipts from other charitable | Gross receipts from other charitable | |||||||||||||||||||
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| A1 Sub total | A1 Sub total | A1 Sub total | 304 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 304 | 304 | 304 | 6,445 | |||||||
| A2 Receipts from asset & investment | ||||||||||||||||||||
| sales | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of fixed assets Proceeds from sale of investments A2 Sub total - Total receipts 304 ~~——~~ |
- - |
- - |
- - |
- - |
- - |
- - |
- 304 |
- 304 |
- - - 304 |
- 6,445 |
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| A3 Payments | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses for fundraising activities | 111 | 200 | 200 | 311 | 311 | 311 | 351 | |||||||||||||
| Gross trading payments | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment management costs | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments relating directly to charitable | ||||||||||||||||||||
| activities | 334 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 392 | |||||||||||||||
| Grants and donations | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | |||||||||||||||
| Governance costs: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Audit / independent examination | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Preparation of annual accounts | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Legal costs | Legal costs | |||||||||||||||||||
| - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | Other | Other | ||||||||||||||||||
| - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| A3 Sub total | **A3 Sub total ** | 445 | 420 | 420 | - | - | - | - | 865 | 865 | 865 | 743 | ||||||||
| A4 Payments relating to asset and | ||||||||||||||||||||
| investment movements | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchases of fixed assets Purchase of investments A4 Sub total - Total payments 445 ~~——— ~~ |
3,939 3,939 4,359 |
3,939 3,939 4,359 |
3,939 562 - - - 3,939 562 - - 4,804 1,305 ~~i——~~ |
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| Net receipts / (payments) A5 Transfers to / (from) funds Surplus / (deficit) for year |
141) ( 4,359) ( - 141) ( 4,359) ( - ~~———~~ |
- - |
( ( |
4,500) ( - 4,500) ( |
5,140 5,140 |
R&P Accounts
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Section B Statement of balances
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Investments B3 Other assets B5 Contingent liabilities B4 Liabilities |
Details | Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 4,733 141) ( |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Expendable endowment funds to nearest £ |
Permanent endowment funds to nearest £ |
Total current period to nearest £ |
Total last period to nearest £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and bank balances at start of year | 5,045 | 9,778 | 4,739 | ||||
| Surplus / (deficit) shown on receipts and payments account |
4,359) ( |
4,500) ( |
5,140 | ||||
| - | |||||||
| - | |||||||
| Cash and bank balances at end of year (Agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
4,592 | 686 | - | - | 5,278 | 9,879 | |
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Last year to nearest £ |
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| Details | asset belongs | Total Cost (if available) to nearest £ |
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| Details | Total Fund to which li |
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| ability relates | Amount due to nearest £ |
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| Card reader rental ar £1.20 per month | Unrest | ricted | 14 | - | |||
| Details | Fund to which li | Total ability relates |
14 | - | |||
| Amount due (estimate) to nearest £ |
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| Signature* | Print Name | Total | - | - |
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| Date of approval |
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| Fri 07 Nov 2025 | |||||||
Statement of balances
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Section C Notes to the Accounts
| C3a Trustee remuneration C4a Trustee expenses C4b Trustee expenses - details C1 Nature and purpose of funds (may be stated on analysis of funds worksheets) C2 Grants C3b Trustee remuneration - details |
No grants were received in the year April 2024 to March 2025 No trustree remuneration or expense was paid 1. Restricted Funds – The JTPB Round 1 (£4,628) and Round 2 (£5,236.98) awards were received from the Scottish Government via Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action. Unspent balances are ring-fenced and reported as restricted funds. Restricted funds carried forward are committed to specific future projects, including compost, bench, interpretation board, wildlife boxes, planters and food safety training. 2. JTPB Round 2 Breakdown – This award comprised £4,472.23 capital funds and £764.75 revenue funds. Capital items (including smoothie bike, strimmer, projector, screen, PPE, and tablecloths) are recorded in the Asset Register. Revenue funds supported training, website design, and branded materials. Any underspends remain restricted until reallocated with funder approval. In line with the funding agreement, ACE committed to contribute an additional £750 from unrestricted funds alongside the JTPB Round 2 award, giving a combined budget of £5,986.98 for the project. 3. Asset Register – Items purchased with grant funding are held for community use and logged in ACE’s asset register. They are not capitalised in the accounts but are managed as community assets. 4. Events – Gala 2024, talks and film show and cashback generated £304.20 of income. Reusable and consumable kit was also purchased to support future event use. 5. Insurance – Trustees have reviewed the need for public liability and equipment insurance. This remains under consideration and will be updated in future trustee minutes. |
No grants were received in the year April 2024 to March 2025 No trustree remuneration or expense was paid 1. Restricted Funds – The JTPB Round 1 (£4,628) and Round 2 (£5,236.98) awards were received from the Scottish Government via Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action. Unspent balances are ring-fenced and reported as restricted funds. Restricted funds carried forward are committed to specific future projects, including compost, bench, interpretation board, wildlife boxes, planters and food safety training. 2. JTPB Round 2 Breakdown – This award comprised £4,472.23 capital funds and £764.75 revenue funds. Capital items (including smoothie bike, strimmer, projector, screen, PPE, and tablecloths) are recorded in the Asset Register. Revenue funds supported training, website design, and branded materials. Any underspends remain restricted until reallocated with funder approval. In line with the funding agreement, ACE committed to contribute an additional £750 from unrestricted funds alongside the JTPB Round 2 award, giving a combined budget of £5,986.98 for the project. 3. Asset Register – Items purchased with grant funding are held for community use and logged in ACE’s asset register. They are not capitalised in the accounts but are managed as community assets. 4. Events – Gala 2024, talks and film show and cashback generated £304.20 of income. Reusable and consumable kit was also purchased to support future event use. 5. Insurance – Trustees have reviewed the need for public liability and equipment insurance. This remains under consideration and will be updated in future trustee minutes. |
No grants were received in the year April 2024 to March 2025 No trustree remuneration or expense was paid 1. Restricted Funds – The JTPB Round 1 (£4,628) and Round 2 (£5,236.98) awards were received from the Scottish Government via Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action. Unspent balances are ring-fenced and reported as restricted funds. Restricted funds carried forward are committed to specific future projects, including compost, bench, interpretation board, wildlife boxes, planters and food safety training. 2. JTPB Round 2 Breakdown – This award comprised £4,472.23 capital funds and £764.75 revenue funds. Capital items (including smoothie bike, strimmer, projector, screen, PPE, and tablecloths) are recorded in the Asset Register. Revenue funds supported training, website design, and branded materials. Any underspends remain restricted until reallocated with funder approval. In line with the funding agreement, ACE committed to contribute an additional £750 from unrestricted funds alongside the JTPB Round 2 award, giving a combined budget of £5,986.98 for the project. 3. Asset Register – Items purchased with grant funding are held for community use and logged in ACE’s asset register. They are not capitalised in the accounts but are managed as community assets. 4. Events – Gala 2024, talks and film show and cashback generated £304.20 of income. Reusable and consumable kit was also purchased to support future event use. 5. Insurance – Trustees have reviewed the need for public liability and equipment insurance. This remains under consideration and will be updated in future trustee minutes. |
No grants were received in the year April 2024 to March 2025 No trustree remuneration or expense was paid 1. Restricted Funds – The JTPB Round 1 (£4,628) and Round 2 (£5,236.98) awards were received from the Scottish Government via Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action. Unspent balances are ring-fenced and reported as restricted funds. Restricted funds carried forward are committed to specific future projects, including compost, bench, interpretation board, wildlife boxes, planters and food safety training. 2. JTPB Round 2 Breakdown – This award comprised £4,472.23 capital funds and £764.75 revenue funds. Capital items (including smoothie bike, strimmer, projector, screen, PPE, and tablecloths) are recorded in the Asset Register. Revenue funds supported training, website design, and branded materials. Any underspends remain restricted until reallocated with funder approval. In line with the funding agreement, ACE committed to contribute an additional £750 from unrestricted funds alongside the JTPB Round 2 award, giving a combined budget of £5,986.98 for the project. 3. Asset Register – Items purchased with grant funding are held for community use and logged in ACE’s asset register. They are not capitalised in the accounts but are managed as community assets. 4. Events – Gala 2024, talks and film show and cashback generated £304.20 of income. Reusable and consumable kit was also purchased to support future event use. 5. Insurance – Trustees have reviewed the need for public liability and equipment insurance. This remains under consideration and will be updated in future trustee minutes. |
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| Type of activity or project supported | Individual / institution |
Number of grants made £ |
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| Total | - |
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| If no remuneration was paid during the period to any charity trustee or person connected to a trustee cross this box (otherwise complete section 3b) |
X | |||
| Authority under which paid | £ | |||
| If no expenses were paid to any charity trustee during the period then cross this box (otherwise complete section 4b) |
X | |||
| Number of trustees | £ | |||
| C6 Other information C5 Transactions with trustees and connected persons |
Nature of relationship | Nature of transaction | Transaction amount (£) Balance outstanding at period end (£) |
Transaction amount (£) Balance outstanding at period end (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Notes
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Analysis of receipts and payments
1 Donations
| Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Expendable endowment funds to nearest £ |
Permanent endowment funds to nearest £ |
Total current period to nearest £ |
Total current period to nearest £ |
Total last period to nearest £ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 239 | |||||||
| - | ||||||||
| - | ||||||||
| - | ||||||||
| Total | - | - | - | - | - | 239 | ||
| - | - | - | - |
2 Grants
| 2 Grants | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Total current period to nearest £ |
Total last period to nearest £ |
||||
| - | 6,206 | ||||||
| - | |||||||
| - | |||||||
| - | |||||||
| Total | - | - | - | 6,206 | |||
| - |
3 Gross receipts from other charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Expendable endowment funds to nearest £ |
Permanent endowment funds to nearest £ |
Total current period to nearest £ |
Total current period to nearest £ |
Total last period to nearest £ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash receipts fromgala | 158 | 158 | ||||||
| Card receipts fromgala | 55 | 55 | ||||||
| Cash receipts from film show | 59 | 59 | ||||||
| Cash receipts from monthlytalk | 30 | 30 | ||||||
| - | ||||||||
| Cash back from bank | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| - | ||||||||
| - | ||||||||
| Total | 304 | - | - | - | 304 | - | ||
| - | - | - | - |
4 Payments relating directly to charitable activities
| 4 Payments relating directly to charitable activities | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Expendable endowment funds to nearest £ |
Permanent endowment funds to nearest £ |
Total current period to nearest £ |
Total last period to nearest £ |
|||
| Annual insurance | 334 | 334 | 392 | |||||
| - | ||||||||
| - | ||||||||
| - | ||||||||
| - | ||||||||
| - | ||||||||
| - | ||||||||
| - | ||||||||
| - | ||||||||
| - | ||||||||
| - | ||||||||
| Total | 334 | - | - | - | 334 | 392 | ||
| - | - | - | - |
Additional notes (1)
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5 Breakdown of unrestricted funds
| 5 Breakdown of unrestricted funds | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receipts | Unrestricted fund 1 - enter name of fund below Unrestricted 302 2 304 |
Unrestricted fund 2 - enter name of fund below |
Unrestricted fund 3 - enter name of fund below |
Unrestricted fund 4 - enter name of fund below |
Total unrestricted funds |
Total unrestricted funds last period |
|
| Donations | - | ||||||
| Legacies | - | ||||||
| Grants | - | ||||||
| Receipts from fundraising activities | 302 | 302 | |||||
| Gross trading receipts | - | ||||||
| Income from investments other than land and buildings | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Rents from land & buildings | - | ||||||
| Gross receipts from other charitable activities | - | ||||||
| Sub total Receipts from asset & investment sales |
304 | - | - | - | 304 | - | |
| - | |||||||
| Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | - | ||||||
| Proceeds from sale of investments | - | ||||||
| Sub total Total receipts Payments |
- | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 304 | - | - | - | 304 | - | ||
| - | |||||||
| Expenses for fundraisingactivities | 111 | 111 | |||||
| Gross trading payments | - | ||||||
| Investment management costs | - | ||||||
| Payments relatingdirectlyto charitable activities | 334 | 334 | |||||
| Grants and donations | - | ||||||
| Governance costs: | - | ||||||
| Audit / independent examination | - | ||||||
| Preparation of annual accounts | - | ||||||
| Legal costs | - | ||||||
| - | |||||||
| - | |||||||
| Sub total Payments relating to asset and investment movements |
445 | - | - | - | 445 | - | |
| - | |||||||
| Purchases of fixed assets | - | ||||||
| Purchase of investments | - | ||||||
| Sub total Total payments Net receipts / (payments) Transfers to / (from) funds Surplus / (deficit) for year |
- | - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | |||||||
| - | - | - | 445 | - | |||
| - | |||||||
| - | - | - | 141) ( |
- | |||
| - | |||||||
| - | - | - | 141) ( |
- | |||
| - | |||||||
| Nature andpurpose of funds | |||||||
| Unrestricted funds in cash and bank account for running of th | e SCIO and achieving the aims as laid out | in the constitution |
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6 Breakdown of restricted funds
| Receipts | Restricted fund 1 - enter name of fund below JTPB Round 1 - |
Restricted fund 1 - enter name of fund below JTPB Round 1 - |
Restricted fund 2 - enter name of fund below JTPB Round 2 |
Restricted fund 3 - enter name of fund below |
Restricted fund 4 - enter name of fund below |
Total restricted funds - - - - - - - - - - |
Total restricted funds - - - - - - - - - - |
Total restricted funds last period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donations | - | |||||||
| Legacies | - | |||||||
| Grants | - | |||||||
| Receipts from fundraising activities | - | |||||||
| Gross trading receipts | - | |||||||
| Income from investments other than land and buildings | - | |||||||
| Rents from land & buildings | - | |||||||
| Gross receipts from other charitable activities | - | |||||||
| Sub total Receipts from asset & investment sales |
- | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets |
- | |||||||
| Proceeds from sale of investments | - | |||||||
| Sub total Total receipts |
- | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
Payments
| Expenses for fundraising activities | 200 | 200 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross trading payments | - | |||||||
| Investment management costs | - | |||||||
| Payments relating directly to charitable activities | - | |||||||
| Grants and donations | 220 | 220 | ||||||
| Governance costs: | - | |||||||
| Audit / independent examination | - | |||||||
| Preparation of annual accounts | - | |||||||
| Legal costs | - | |||||||
| - | ||||||||
| - | ||||||||
| Sub total Payments relating to asset and investment movements |
220 | 200 | - | - | 420 | - | ||
| Purchases of fixed assets | 3,939 | 3,939 | ||||||
| Purchase of investments | - | |||||||
| Sub total Total payments Net receipts / (payments) Transfers to / (from) funds Surplus / (deficit) for year |
- | 3,939 | - | - | 3,939 | - | ||
| 4,139 | - | - | 4,359 | - | ||||
| 4,139) ( |
- | - | 4,359) ( |
- | ||||
| - | ||||||||
| 4,139) ( |
- | - | 4,359) ( |
- | ||||
Nature and purpose of funds
The Just Transition Participatory Budgeting (JTPB) Funds, supported through the Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray, was introduced in 2022 to empower residents in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray to shape the region’s transition to net zero
Additional notes (3)