241122Paper6Annex1DraftFinalAccounts2023-24

This document contains the draft annual report and accounts for 2023/24 from the Cairngorms National Park Authority. The report highlights the authority's performance, strategic aims, and financial results for the year, noting that it is the 19th year of operation. Key areas covered include the performance overview, key personnel, strategic priorities, financial performance, and operating performance. It also includes sections dedicated to strategic delivery, financial resources, human resources, and technical issues. The report details achievements in woodland expansion, peatland restoration, and the reintroduction of beavers, along with efforts in community engagement, active travel, and tourism infrastructure. It emphasises the authority's commitment to sustainable development, climate action, and equality, as well as how it manages risk and governance.