## **LINKTOWN COMMUNITY ACTION CENTRE (SC053787)** 

**Annual Report and Financial Statements From 15[th] November 2024 – 31[st] March 2026** 

Registered Address Linktown Community Action Centre Philp Hall Links Street Kirkcaldy KY1 1SE 

Registered Scottish Charity Number: SC053787 

## **Trustees’ Annual Report** 

## 1. Reference and administrative details 

Charity name: Linktown Community Action Centre Charity number: SC053787 

Principal address: Philp Hall, Links Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1SE 

The charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). The charity was registered on 15 November 2024 and replaces the former unincorporated charity Linktown Community Action Centre (SC020295). All assets and liabilities transferred on that date. 

## 2. Structure, governance and management 

The charity is governed by a SCIO Constitution approved at incorporation. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the constitution. No trustee received any remuneration for acting as a trustee. 

## 3. Charitable purposes and activities 

The charity exists to provide a community facility at Philp Hall and support local groups, families, children and older people. 

Key activities include: 

- community room hire 

- youth activities including the Wee Schemies / You Decide project 

- social and wellbeing clubs 

- community events 

## 4. Achievements and performance 

This was the first full year of operation as a SCIO. 

Achievements included: 

- continuing strong community use 

- investment in improving the hall 

- successful youth activities 

- successful external funding awards 

## 5. Financial review 

Opening bank balance at 15 November 2024 was £30,804.23. 

Total receipts during the year were £146,969.14 Total payments during the year were £84,013.58. 

This resulted in a surplus of £62,955.56. 

The year‑end bank balance at 31[st] March was £ 93,759.79. 

Restricted funds of £5,995.75 relate to the Wee Schemies project. 

## 6. Reserves policy 

The charity aims to retain reserves sufficient to meet six months of running costs. Current reserves meet this policy and also reflect planned building improvements. 

## 7. Risk management 

Key risks include: 

- reliance on grant income 

- building maintenance and repair 

- rising utility costs 

Trustees review these regularly. 

## 8. Future plans 

The charity intends to: 

- continue supporting the community 

- develop youth activities 

- invest in the building and facilities 

Approved by the Trustees 

## **Receipts and Payments Account** 

## **For the year ended 14 November 2025** 

## **Receipts** 

|**Category**|**£**|
|---|---|
|Fife Council Grants (incl. PAYAB & core)|44,383.50|
|Hall Hire & Room Let Income|8,457.00|
|Other Grants & Donations (Police, Showmen’s Guild, NHS, Corra etc.) 8,050.00||
|Invertiel Area / Project Receipts|2,382.89|
|Other receipts & deposits|57,620.75|
|**Total Receipts**|**146,969.14**|



## **Payments** 

|**Category**|**£**|
|---|---|
|Building & Hall Improvements (kitchen, electrics, plumbing, flooring etc.) 21,809.49||
|Wee Schemies / You Decide Youth Project|9,084.93|
|Staff wages & reimbursements|15,998.29|
|Utilities (gas/electric/telephone/internet)|2,855.86|
|HMRC PAYE/NI|1,258.48|
|Insurance|2,210.81|
|General hall costs & supplies|3,823.33|
|Other cheque & bank payments|26,415.99|
|**Total Payments**|**67,492.33**|



## **Surplus for year** 

## **£62,955.56** 

## **Statement of Balances** 

**£** Opening balance at 15 Nov 2024 30,804.23 Surplus for year 62,955.56 

## **Closing bank balance at 31[st] March 2026 93,759.79** 

This agrees to the bank statement. 

**Analysis of Funds Fund Type £** Unrestricted Funds 93,759.79 

Restricted – Wee Schemies Youth Fund 5,995.75 

**Total Funds 99,755.54** 

## **Notes to the Accounts** 

1. The accounts are prepared on a **receipts and payments basis** 

2. The Wee Schemies fund is restricted for youth activities. 

3. No trustee received remuneration or expenses. 

4. The charity has no loans or leasing commitments. 

5. The charity has no fixed assets recorded in these accounts. 

6. Volunteers continue to play a vital role in service delivery.