Paper 2 Annex 1 - Initial draft budget position

This document contains the Cairngorms National Park Authority's initial draft budget position as of 13 February 2026. It outlines a total projected income of £16,495,000, primarily from National Parks Grant in Aid, various Peatland grants, and the Nature Restoration Fund. Total expenditure is estimated at £16,492,000, covering operational plans for areas like climate adaptation, peatland and nature restoration, and community development, alongside running costs such as staff salaries, board fees, and IT services. This budget shows a small net surplus of £3,000.