Paper 1 Annex 1 - Summary of expenditure against budget

This document contains a summary of the Cairngorms National Park Authority's spending compared to its budget as of 13 February 2026. It shows that the actual total expenditure was 8,186,678, which came in 1,377,800 less than the planned phased budget and represents 53% of the overall annual budget. Across different categories, the Authority spent less than planned in key areas; for instance, actual staff remuneration and board fees were 165,833 under the phased budget, and organisational development spending was 674,721 below the plan. Similarly, expenditure on environmental projects, including Peatland Restoration and Nature and Climate initiatives, was 537,245 under budget. Overall, the net cash expenditure for the period was 1,421,985 less than anticipated, although the grant-in-aid drawn down was 487,147 more than the phased budget.