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Argyll and Bute Council · 15 December 2025
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Oban Common Good Fund 
Financial Statements
for the year ended 
31 March 2025 
Simmers & Co
Chartered Accountants
OBAN

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Oban Common Good Fund 
Contents 
Page 
Trustees information 1 
Profit and loss account 2 
Balance sheet 3 
Notes to the accounts 4 - 5

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Oban Common Good Fund 
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Trustees information 
Trustees Councillor Andrew Kain (Retired 25 April 2024) 
Councillor Kieran Green 
Councillor Jim Lynch 
Councillor Luna Martin (Retired 25 April 2024) 
Councillor Julia McKenzie (Appointed 25 April 2024) 
Councillor Amanda Hampsey (Appointed 25 April 2024) 
Accountants Simmers & Co 
Chartered Accountants 
Albany Chambers 
Albany Street 
Oban 
Argyll PA34 4AL 
Business address Oban Common Good Fund 
c/o Argyll & Bute Council 
Kilmory 
Lochgilphead 
PA31 8RT

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Oban Common Good Fund 
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Profit and loss account
for the ended 31 March 2025 
2025 2024 
£ £ £ £ 
Investment income 57,251 56,012 
_______ _______
Legal and Professional Costs
Grants paid 30,168 36,386
Accountancy 3,317 3,316 
_______ 33,485 _______ 39,702 
Depreciation 118,000 89,550
Sundry expenses (1) 1 
_______ (1) _______ 1 
_______ _______ 
(151,484) (129,253) 
_______ _______ 
Other operating income
Investment revaluation (deficit) surplus (97,500) 173,698 
_______ _______ 
(97,500) 173,698
Interest receivable
Bank deposit interest 2,317 1,957 
_______ _______ 
2,317 1,957 
_______ _______
Net Loss (189,416) 102,414 
_______ _______

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Oban Common Good Fund 
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Balance sheet 
as at 31 March 2025 
2025 2024 
Notes 
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 1 5,504,000 5,622,000
Investments 2 2,015,138 2,112,638 
_______ _______ 
7,519,138 7,734,638 
Current assets
Debtors 3 15,400 15,062
Cash at bank and in hand 182,632 155,402 
_______ _______ 
198,032 170,464 
_______ _______ 
Current liabilities 4
Bank loans and overdrafts 6,460 2,324
Accruals 15,610 18,262 
_______ _______ 
22,070 20,586 
_______ _______
Net current assets 175,962 149,878 
_______ _______
Total assets less current
liabilities 7,695,100 7,884,516 
_______ _______
Capital account
Brought forward at 1 April 2024 7,884,516 7,782,102
Loss for the year (189,416) 102,414 
_______ _______ 
7,695,100 7,884,516 
_______ _______ 
7,695,100 7,884,516 
_______ _______ 
I approve the financial information which comprises the profit and loss account, balance sheet and related
notes. I acknowledge my responsibility for the financial information and for providing all information and
explanations necessary for its completion. 
Date: 05 December 2025

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Oban Common Good Fund
Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2025 
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1. Tangible assets Land and 
buildings 
freehold Total 
£ £ 
Cost 
At 1 April 2024 5,858,000 5,858,000 
_______ _______ 
At 31 March 2025 5,858,000 5,858,000 
_______ _______ 
Depreciation 
At 1 April 2024 236,000 236,000 
Charge for the year 118,000 118,000 
_______ _______ 
At 31 March 2025 354,000 354,000 
_______ _______ 
Net book values 
At 31 March 2025 5,504,000 5,504,000 
_______ _______ 
At 31 March 2024 5,622,000 5,622,000 
_______ _______ 
2. Investments Other 
Listed unlisted 
investments investments Total 
£ £ £ 
Cost 
At 1 April 2024 2,092,638 20,000 2,112,638 
Revaluations (97,500) - (97,500) 
_______ _______ _______ 
At 31 March 2025 1,995,138 20,000 2,015,138 
_______ _______ _______ 
Net book values 
At 31 March 2025 1,995,138 20,000 2,015,138 
_______ _______ _______ 
At 31 March 2024 2,092,638 20,000 2,112,638 
_______ _______ _______

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Oban Common Good Fund
Notes to the Accounts (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2025
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3. Debtors 2025 2024 
£ £ 
Other debtors 15,400 15,062 
_______ _______ 
4. Current liabilities 2025 2024 
£ £ 
Bank loans and overdrafts 6,460 2,324 
Accruals and deferred income 15,610 18,262 
_______ _______ 
22,070 20,586 
_______ _______