230908CNPABdPaper3_Annex1Corporate Performance Update

This document contains a performance report extract from the draft 2022/23 Annual Report and Accounts for the Cairngorms National Park Authority. It summarizes the Park Authority's financial performance against its approved budget and grant-in-aid from the Scottish Government, noting an increase in grant-in-aid settlement for 2022/23 with uplifts for peatland restoration and nature biodiversity. Income from other sources increased, primarily from partner funding, and overall income has grown significantly since 2019/20, with grant-in-aid being the primary source. The report also highlights key activities related to nature and climate change, people, and place, including woodland expansion, peatland restoration, path improvements, and sustainable tourism initiatives. The Park Authority also focuses on corporate services like organizational development, staff consultation, and IT infrastructure while prioritizing sustainability and climate change, aiming for Net Zero emissions.