25/03/2022 CNPA BdPaper 2AA Budget Development 22/ 23 Revised

This document contains the Cairngorms National Park Authority's (NPA) proposed budget for the 2022/23 financial year. The document details the expected income from core sources, including Scottish Government grants and generated income, and how these resources will be used for staff, support services, and project delivery. It also outlines the transitional investment plan for 2022/23, which aligns with strategic objectives and corporate plans agreed upon in December 2021, including resources and capital allocations for the Cairngorms Peatland Restoration Programme. The board is being asked to agree to the proposed budget allocations for 2022/23; Consider the proposed transitional investment plan for 2022/23; Subject to any agreed changes, agree the transitional investment plan for 2022/23; and Identify any strategic risks or implications posed for the Board's delivery of its strategic objectives which may require additional management action. The total funds under management for the 2022/23 financial year are projected at £14.897 million.