240322CNPABdPaper2_BudgetPosition2024-25

This document contains the proposed budget and operational plan for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) for the 2024/25 financial year. Prepared by Louise Allen, Head of Finance and Corporate Operations, the document provides the Board with an overview of the budget position, key assumptions, and the operational plan. The Park Authority is set to increase by £0.977 million, a 12% increase in cash funding from the Scottish Government. The budget includes allocations for peatland restoration, community led local development, and the Cairngorms 2030 program, which is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Board is invited to approve the budget and operational plan as outlined in the document, with ongoing budget monitoring reports to be provided to the Board's Resources Committee throughout the year.