STARPIC PROJECT Trustees, Annual Report & Receipts and Payments Accounts STARPIC PROJECT For the period to 31 March 2026 Charity Number (OSCR): SC053748 Trustees Annual Report 1. Reference and Administrative Details Charity Name: Starpic Project Scottish Charity Number: SC053748 Principal Office.. Bingham Centre 31 Bingham Avenue Edinburgh, EH153HZ Trustees who served during the year: Chris Cooney- Founder I Chair Ashley Davana Trustee (Resigned 30110120251 Slmon Oliphant - Trustee (Resigned 30110120251 Mason Delmand - Trustee Alex Murray-John Trustee {Resigned 03104120251 Warren Farrell Trustee Katie Brash- Trustee (Resigned 29108120251 Kathryn Douglas- Trustee (Resigned 30103120261 Rosy Hume- Trustee Sean Allan- Trustee lJoined 09105120261 2. Structure, Governance and Management Slarpic Project is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation Isciol govemed by ils constitution and regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator IOSCRI. The charity is managed by a board of trustees who are responsible for the overall governance, stmtegic direction, and financial sustainability of the organisation. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the conslilution. The board meets regularly throughout the year to monitor activities, finances, safeguarding, and compliance. New trustees receive induction and guidance to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities. 3. Charitable Purposes The purposes of Slarpic Project are.. To advance citizenship and community development To advance education To provide recreational facilities and activities for children and young people 4. Activities and Achievements Summary of Main Activities During the reporting period, Starpic Project delivered a range of youth and community activities in Edinburgh, including". Weekly youth club sessions School holiday programmes Creative activities such as arts, crafts, games, and group work Provision of food and snacks for young people Community-based activities supporting local families These sessions provided a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Achievements and Impact The charity successfully.. Provided regular weekly support to local children and young people Created a safe space that supports wellbeing, confidence, and friendships Delivered holiday activity programmes during school breaks Supported families experiencing financial hardship by providing free activities and food Increased engagement from young people within the Bingham and wider Edinburgh community Feedback from young people and parents has been very positive. Participants reported feeling safe, supported, and valued. Trustees believe the charity has made significant progress in advancing ils charitable purposes. 5. Public Benefit Statement The trustees have complied with their duly under the Charities and Trustee Investment Iscotlandl Act 2005 and have had regard to the public benefit guidance published by OSCR. Slarpic Project provides clear public benefi't by". Supporting children and young people Providing free or low-cost activities Supporting vulnerable families Strengthening the local community 6. Financial Review Income Total income for the year.. £32,911 Income was received from.. Grants Donations Fundraising Lets Expenditure Total expenditure for the year". £32,336 ExpendilLJre included.. Youth activity costs Food and resources Equipment Insuran￿ and administration Maintenance Balance Balan￿ at year end.. £575 The Iruslees are satisfied with the financial position of the charity. 7. Reserves Policy The charity aims lo maintain a reserve sufficient lo cover approximately three months of operating costs. This ensures the charity can continue to operate and meet ils commilmenls. While reserves currently fall below this target the trustees are satisfied that there are sufficient reserves to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months and will continue lo build reserves lo meet this tsrgel level. 8. Plans for Future Periods The trustees plan lo.. Expand the range and frequency of weekly activities and opportunities available to children and young people Secure additional funding to ensure the sustainability and continued growth of the project Strengthen partnerships and collaborative working across the Edinburgh community The trustees remain fully committed to supporting children, young people, and families, and lo building on the progress made lo date. 9. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The Iruslees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and financial statements in accordan￿ with applicable law and regulations. The trustees confirm that. The charity's assets are safeguarded Proper accounting records have been maintained The report reflects the charity's activities 10. Trustee Declaration Signed on behalf of the Iruslees.. Signature.. Name.. Chris Coone Position." Trustee Date. 0410612026 11. Independent Examiner Name.. Qualification.. Address.. Mathew Gillies LLB (Honsl ACPA FCIE Full member of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners Cowan & Partners Limited 60 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RR ## Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Starpic Project I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026 set out on pages four to seven. ## **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's trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1 )(a) to (c) 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 the independent examiner's report** My examination was carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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 seeking explanations from you as 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 connection with 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 to comply with Regulation 8 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 understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mathew Gillies LLB (Hons) ACPA FCIE Full member of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners Cowan & Partners Limited 60 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RR 5 June 2026 Receipts and Payments Accounts For the Period ended 31 March 2026 A Statement of Receipts and Payments Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2026 Total 2025 Total Receipts Grants Donations Coaching Dance Fees Hall HirelLets Café 14,CNJO 6,355 3,195 3,300 4,660 383 1,018 15,018 6,355 3,195 3,300 4,660 383 Totsl Receipts PaYn￿nts Payments for Charitable Activities: Staff Costs Legal & Professional Fees Printing & Stationary Insurance Tdephone & Broadband Vehicle Rental Training Café Sk£k EqUIp￿ent & Repairs Unifor Subscripb'ons Sundry & Snacks 17,105 3,387 130 350 708 60 310 288 5,026 288 2,818 17,105 3,387 130 350 310 1,018 6,044 2,818 Totsl PayTrwnts surp1usllDef￿it} for the year 575 575 Transfers bekneen funds Cash funds brought fonvard Cash funds carrled forward 575 575 Statement of Balances Cash at Bank and on Hand Unrestricted Restricted Fund8 Funds Total 2026 Total 2025 Cash and bank balances at start of the year SurplusllDeficill for the year 575 575 Transfer of Funds Cash and bank balancgs at gnd of thg ygar 575 575 Liabilities Accounts a￿ prepared on 8 receipts and payments basis. Al the year-end an aecounling fee of £720 is due. Notes to the Accounts 1. Basis of Accounting These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in aecordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts Iscollandl Regulations 2006 las amended). 2. Nature and purpose of funds Unrestricted funds are those that may be used al the discretion of the Iruslees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. The Iruslees maintain a single unrestricted fund for the day-lo-day running of the charity. Restricted Funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes. 3. Related Party Transactions Durning the year a donation of £800 was received from a business operated by one of the Trustees 12025.. nill. There have been no further related party transactions in the year12025.' nill. 4. Trustee Remuneration and Expenses The members of the Board of Trustees did not receive any remuneration or expenses in the year 12025.. nill. 5. Grants Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2026 Total 2025 Corra Foundation Edinburgh Airwrt Impact Funding Robertson Trust Small Grants <£1,000 3,OCH) 3,OCX) 1,018 6,000 4,000 1,000 1,018 6,0(X) 4,000 1,000 14,000 6. Movement in Funds 29￿¢t.24 Rèc&lved Pald Transf8rs 31.Mar-26 Unr8strkt•d - G&n8ral 31,893 131,3181 575 Restricted Funds: Café Equpment Fund 1,018 11,0181 Total Restricted Funds Total Ful￿$ 575 Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on ils behalf Date. 0410612026