240927 ARC Paper 6 Risk Registers Annex 1

This document contains a risk register for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA), dated 27 September 2024. It outlines twelve key risks, categorized by theme (resources, nature and conservation, technical, and reputation), with descriptions, existing mitigation strategies, current and target impact/likelihood scores, planned actions, and assigned risk owners. The risks encompass financial constraints, securing match funding, staffing shortages and skills gaps, inadequate IT systems and business continuity plans, wildlife crime prevention, and reputational challenges. Many risks involve resource allocation, staff recruitment and retention, and the effective delivery of major programmes alongside core objectives. Mitigation strategies frequently include improved communication with the Scottish Government, enhanced partnerships, internal training, and improved systems and processes. Due dates for planned actions vary, many spanning to the end of March 2025.