On behalf of the Trust Board, I would like to give you an update on our 'Trust In Killie' fundraising campaign finances.
Following the positive vote from members, our partnership with the KFC Academy, now including the women’s first team and girls academy, has been extended for another two years. To facilitate this, we have transferred £60,000 to the club.
At the end of June, the balance of Trust in Killie finances sits at £95,779.15
POTENTIAL PROJECTS
HAND RAILS
As mentioned in our previous financial report, we explored the possibility of installing hand rails at the end of seat rows within the Frank Beattie and East Stands to assist elderly supporters getting up and down steep stairs. To conform with safety certificate guidelines, different passageway widths have necessitated two different designs, the East Stand passageway being narrower.
Quotes for the manufacture and installation of these painted rails for the Frank Beattie are £48 each plus vat. The East stand, with seat attached type, are costed at £67 plus vat each.
After consultation, it was recommended that consideration be given to installing these initially at both sides of the passageways, every two steps. This would give an estimated cost for the project of £19,000 + VAT.
We will put this project to our members for consideration shortly.
AUDIO EQUIPMENT UPGRADE FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED SUPPORTERS
In 2022, the Trust acquired a new transmitter to augment the HBSA match day audio commentary going to visually impaired supporters attending games at Rugby Park.
To further improve this facility, the Trust are now exploring the cost of increasing and upgrading the receiver units to improve connection and audio quality.
We are currently exploring the best options for this and will provide more detail in the near future to allow members to make an informed decision on whether to proceed with this project.
BOARD DISCUSSION
We met with Billy Bowie and our Club's General Manager, Gregg McEwan last week to discuss a range of issues, including the Club's thoughts on funding priorities. Several ideas were muted and a further meeting is planned in the next couple of weeks after which we hope to provide an update to you all.
As always, we very much welcome your views. Proposals for any projects, when costed, will be put to Trust members for views and vote before commitment is made.
Once again, we would sincerely like to thank all our members and subscribers for your continued and very much valued support.
Regards
Jim Thomson (Killie Trust, chair)
TRUST IN KILLIE FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Total at the end of June '23 - £95,779.15
SUBSCRIBERS: 443
Entry level (£10): 188
Standard (£15): 164
Plus (£25): 89
Others - 2
TRUST MEMBERSHIP:
Adult: 1144
Junior: 131
Trust in Killie Financial Update - April 2023
On behalf of the Trust Board, I would like to give you an update on our 'Trust In Killie' fundraising campaign finances.
Whilst exploring a number of LED screen options for Rugby Park, we have continued to accrue funds which would have allowed significant financial support for this project. Initial costing and ongoing expenditure proved much greater than initially anticipated and likely advertising revenue much less. As a result, it has been decided not to take this project beyond the exploratory phase meantime.
Following our Club's detailed financial report at the recent AGM, we are looking to prioritise our funding to offset some of the financial challenges ahead.
Our partnership with the Academy is nearing an end. With our ongoing commitment to other youth related projects, we are engaging with the Club on possibly extending this important association to include the Girls Academy and also the Women's first team. This, we believe, would further enhance our profile in a positive way, whilst giving these important areas of the Club much needed financial support.
We are also exploring what financial assistance we might give towards improving our stadium facilities for community use, like the installation of hand rails at the end of seat rows within the East Stand to assist elderly supporters getting up and down steep stairs.
As always, we would welcome your views. Proposals for any projects, when costed, will be put to Trust members for views and vote before commitment is made.
Once again, we would sincerely like to thank all our members and subscribers for your continued and very much valued support.
Regards
Jim Thomson (Killie Trust, chair)
TRUST IN KILLIE FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Total at the end of March '23 - £136,567.56
SUBSCRIBERS: 458
Entry level (£10): 194
Standard (£15): 167
Plus (£25): 95
Others - 2
TRUST MEMBERSHIP:
Adult: 1135
Junior: 102
Additionally, our next member forum of 2023 will take place on Thursday 20th April, and we are inviting all members to attend to discuss the attached strategy.
We hope you will be free to join members of the Trust Board, including our KFC Director Cathy Jamieson, at 7pm, 20 April.
We'd be obliged if you could confirm your attendance via this LINK where you you will also find the zoom meeting information.
'Trust in Killie' Financial Update 29 (April to June 2022)
On behalf of the Trust Board, I would like to give you an update on our 'Trust In Killie' fundraising campaign finances for the three month period, April to June 2022.
During this period, thanks to the continuing generosity of subscribers during these challenging financial times, we have realised an outstanding total of £24,622.68.
Helping us achieve this overall sum was a fantastic additional contribution of £3,000 from one of our members, taking our current balance at the end of June to £84,784.94
We are currently looking at a number of potential projects suitable for 'TiK' money, which will benefit both Club & our supporters.
Following several member suggestions, we've started preliminary discussions to explore options on possible LED screens featuring at Rugby Park.
We are also looking at how we can assist our Football Academy and enhance the matchday experience for our young supporters in our FanZone.
More detailed information will be forwarded soon for your consideration.
Please continue to send us your thoughts by email to - [email protected]
Once again, we would sincerely like to thank all members and subscribers for your continued and very much valued support.
Together we ARE stronger!
With very best wishes from the Trust Board.
Jim Thomson Chair
TRUST IN KILLIE FINANCIAL SUMMARY
March total (carried forward): £60,162.26
April to June '22: £24,622.68
CURRENT BALANCE: £84,784.94
SUBSCRIBERS: 491 (-3)
Entry level (£10): 205 (0)
Standard (£15): 183 (0)
Plus (£25): 101 (-3)
Others - 2 ( 0)
TRUST MEMBERSHIP: 1154 (+16)
'Trust in Killie' Financial Update 28 (January/ February/ March 2022)
On behalf of the Trust Board, I would like to give you an update on our 'Trust In Killie' fundraising campaign finances for the three month period, January to March 2022.
During this period, thanks to the continuing generosity of subscribers during these challenging financial times, we have realised an outstanding total of £22,222.08.
Helping us achieve this overall sum was a fantastic additional contribution of £350 from one of our members, Trena Campbell, as a result of her creative endeavours making and selling KillieKakes, taking our current balance at the end of March to £60,162.26
We are always looking at potential future projects suitable for 'TiK' money, which will benefit both Club & our supporters. Please continue to send us your thoughts by email to - [email protected]
Once again, we would sincerely like to thank all members and subscribers for your continued and very much valued support.
Together we ARE stronger!
With very best wishes from the Trust Board.
Jim Thomson Chair
TRUST IN KILLIE FINANCIAL SUMMARY
December (carried forward): £37,940.18
January to March '22: £22,222.08
CURRENT BALANCE: £60,162.26
SUBSCRIBERS: 494 (-10)
Entry level (£10): 205 (-7)
Standard (£15): 183 (0)
Plus (£25): 104 (-3)
Others - 2 ( 0)
TRUST MEMBERSHIP: 1138 (-15)
'Trust in Killie' Financial Update 27 (November/ December 2021)
On behalf of the Trust Board, I would like to give you an update on our 'Trust In Killie' fundraising campaign finances for the period, November and December 2021.
During this period, thanks to the continuing generosity of subscribers, we have realised another outstanding total of £14,887.70.
Helping us achieve this overall sum were additional contributions, via our collection cans, from the following local businesses -
Our sincere thanks go to all customers and staff who are contributing in this fashion. It is genuinely appreciated.
If you would like a collection can for your business premises to help support this campaign, please email us at - [email protected].
As a result of all these payments, our balance at the end of December is £95,940.18.
From this, £18,000 has been transferred for our second year partnership with the KFC Academy, with their new season just having started.
With covid restrictions again affecting cashflow and, to offset soaring material costs for our wheelchair viewing platform, we are investing an additional £40,000 in our Club at this financially crucial time when we are also trying to compete in the transfer market.
This will leave our 'TiK' campaign with a total of £37,940.18 to carry forward into the New Year, with a view to funding future supporter-led projects.
Once again, we would sincerely like to thank all members and subscribers for your continued and much valued support.
Together we ARE stronger!
With very best wishes from the Trust Board.
Jim Thomson
Chair
'Trust in Killie' Financial Update 26 (August/ September/ October 2021)
Dear Trust member and TiK subscriber,
On behalf of the Trust Board, I would like to give you an update on our 'Trust In Killie' fundraising campaign finances for the three month period, August to October 2021.
During this period, thanks to the continuing generosity of subscribers, we have realised an outstanding total of £23,718.50.
Helping us achieve this overall sum were fantastic additional contributions from
East of Scotland KFC Supporters Club (£120),
Local businesses, Night Design & Rainbow Ink (£125) from the sale of their popular 'One for Colin' t-shirts,
Customers and staff of Ralph's Newsagents (£150), and
Trust member Jim Strathearn (£300)
As a result of all these payments, our current balance at the end of October is £81,061.48.
From this, £18,000 has been ringfenced for our second year partnership with the KFC Academy, with their new season starting in January.
We are always looking at potential future projects suitable for 'TiK' money, which will benefit both Club & our supporters. Please continue to send us your thoughts by email to - [email protected]
Once again, we would sincerely like to thank all members and subscribers for your continued and much valued support.
'Trust in Killie' Financial Update 25 (May/ June/ July 2021)
Dear Trust member,
On behalf of the Trust Board, I would like to give you an update on our 'Trust In Killie' fundraising campaign finances for the months of May, June and July 2021.
During this period, thanks to the continuing generosity of subscribers, we have realised the three-monthly total of £23,423.43.
As a result of these payments, our current balance at the end of July is £57,342.98.
From this total, we are due to pay £18,000 for our second year association with the KFC Academy, a partnership we are particulary proud of. We remain very committed to the Academy and look forward to supporting their endeavours in the forthcoming year.
Please give consideration to what future projects 'TiK' money might be utilised for, for the benefit of the Club and our supporters.
'Trust in Killie' Financial Update 24 (March/ April 2021)
Dear Killie Trust member,
On behalf of the Trust Board, I would like to give you an update on our 'Trust In Killie' fundraising campaign finances for the months of March and April 2021.
During this period, thanks to the continuing generosity of subscribers, we have realised another fantastic two monthly total of £15,419.38.
As a result of these payments, our current balance at the end of April is £49,919.55.
From this total, another £16,000 has recently been transferred and invested into the Club, leaving our balance at £33,919.
This report marks the fourth anniversay of our first 'Trust in Killie' monthly total, where forty five subscribers raised £846. Thirty three of this original number have contributed throughout this period.
In four incredible years we have -
generated almost £324k;
put a Trust representative onto the KFC Board as a full Director;
become the 3rd largest shareholder in our Club;
become the official partner of the KFC Youth Academy;
delivered unprecedented transparency to supporters; and
delivered significant member-led projects.
All-in-all, phenomenal achievements in a relatively short time. This is only the beginning.
We'd like to sincerely thank all members and subscribers for making these significant goals possible.
Your continued and much valued support, especially during what continues to be a financially challenging period, has proved vital to our Club.
'Trust in Killie' Financial Update 23 (January/ February 2021)
On behalf of the Trust Board, I would like to give you an update on our 'Trust In Killie' fundraising campaign finances for the months of January and February 2021.
During this period, 51 new subscribers have added their commitment to our funding initiative and, overall, the continuing generosity of subscribers has realised another fantastic two monthly total of £16,093.97.
This sum was bolstered by a fantastic gesture from Stuart Pell (The Espresso Kart) who donated the £400 that he raised by auctioning his car registration plate incorporating the letters 'KFC'.
As a result of payments, our current balance at the end of February is £50,500.17
From this total, another £16,000 has recently been transferred to the Club, leaving our balance at £34,500.
It is now exactly a year since Covid-19 locked us out of Killie matches. Since then, we're proud to announce that nearly £137,000 has been invested into our Club to assist with the not inconsiderable financial challenges created by the virus.
We will, of course, continue to support the Club in this way, especially during this traditionally difficult time of year financially.
Once again we'd like to sincerely thank members and subscribers for your continued and much valued support during a very challenging period for everyone.
'Trust in Killie' Financial Update 22 (December 2020)
On behalf of the Trust Board, I would like to give you an update on our 'Trust In Killie' fundraising campaign finances for the months of November and December 2020.
The continuing generosity of subscribers has realised another fantastic two monthly total of £15,098.61
This sum was bolstered by the donation of over £1,200 from the auction of several 1985 - 88 Mitchell & Struthers/Tourhill Joinery match worn Killie shirts. These were originally given by the Club to Trust member Elsie Cook, who donated them to Barry Richmond and the Trust.
As a result of these payments, our current balance at the end of December is £49,406.20
In mid-March, Trust members overwhelmingly (98%) backed the Trust Board's proposal that monthly 'Trust In Killie' subscriptions be transferred directly to the Club to assist with financial challenges created by Covid-19. Since then, we have invested £97,800 into KFC.
We will continue to support the Club in this way, especially just now as the beginning of the year is traditionally a difficult time financially. As such, another £15,000 has been transferred to the Club, leaving our balance at £34,406.
Graeme Bryson, the Club's Company Secretary contacted the Trust recently and commented "The support from the Trust is nothing less than fantastic. The club do appreciate this hugely and I am sure the board convey that to you."
Once again we'd like to sincerely thank members and subscribers for your continued and much valued support during a very challenging period for everyone.
With very best wishes from the Trust Board for a happier and healthy 2021.
'Trust in Killie' Financial Update 21 (October 2020)
On behalf of the Trust Board, I would like to give you an update on our 'Trust In Killie' fundraising campaign finances for the months of September and October 2020.
The continuing generosity of subscribers has realised the fantastic two-monthly total of £15,141.
Project Payments During this period, payments have been completed for the hygiene equipment project and also year one of our KFC Academy partnership.
Forty hand sanitisers and hands free bins have been installed within the stadium.
In addition, ten mobile sanitising stations have now been delivered for use at turnstiles when we are allowed to return to Rugby Park.
Currently, these mobile stations are being regularly utilised by the KFC Academy, KCST for community activities and by customers attending the Killie Shop.
Special thanks go Gordon Presly and Colin & Christine Harkness for their significant financial contribution specifically towards these mobile stations.
The KFC board rechannelled August's £7,000 investment to our Academy partnership, with the remaining first year balance of £11,000 now transferred to the Club also.
The second year investment of £18,000 is scheduled to be paid by installments in June & July next year.
As a result of these payments, our current balance at the end of October is £34,307.
Once again we'd like to sincerely thank members and subscribers for your continued and much valued support.
PAID OUT HYGIENE EQUIPMENT: £6,170 KFC ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP: £11,000
BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD: £34,307.59
'TRUST IN KILLIE' SUBSCRIBERS
Total subscribers: 461 (decrease of 14)
KILLIE TRUST MEMBERSHIP
Current Trust membership: 891 (increase of 34)
'Trust in Killie' Financial update 20 (August 2020)
Dear Killie Trust member,
On behalf of the Trust Board, I would like to give you an update on our 'Trust In Killie' fundraising campaign finances for August 2020.
The continuing generosity of subscribers has realised the monthly total of £7,354 which will be added to our project fund, giving a current balance of £36,311. Approximately £5,000 is still to be deducted from this total when the account for the hands free bins and static sanitising units has been finalised.
We'd like to say 'a big thank you' to long standing Trust member and 'Trust in Killie' subscriber, Robert Richard, for generously donating half the proceeds (£105) of an auction for his prized signed '97 Cup Final shirt. Great effort, Robert!
Tomorrow, we will be in touch again asking you to vote on a potentially very significant and exciting funding project. Please keep an eye out for further details via email.
Once again we'd like to thank members and subscribers for your continued support.
JULY BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD: £28,956.72 AUGUST MONTHLY TOTAL: £7,354.38 OVERALL TOTAL: £36,311.10 (*Approx £5,000 still to be deducted for hygiene equipment)
'TRUST IN KILLIE' SUBSCRIBERS
Total subscribers: 475 (decrease of 6)
KILLIE TRUST MEMBERSHIP
Current Trust membership: 857 (increase of 19)
'Trust In Killie' Financial update 19 (July 2020)
Dear Killie Trust member,
On behalf of the Trust Board, I would like to give you an update on 'Trust In Killie' fundraising finances for July 2020.
The generosity of subscribers has realised the monthly total of £7,424, of which £7,000 has been transferred to our club to assist with the continued financial challenges posed by Covid-19 restrictions.
We're delighted to report that the hygiene equipment (hands free bins and sanitisers) has arrived at Rugby Park and it's currently being installed throughout the stadium by Mark and David (Yeti).
We will ensure sufficient coverage, order any shortfall in equipment and give a financial update on this next month.
The Trust are in discussion with the Club to prioritise future projects.
We would like to thank members and subscribers for your continued support.
JUNE BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD: £28,532.09 JULY MONTHLY TOTAL: £7,424.63 OVERALL TOTAL: £35,956.72 Transferred to Club: £7,000
REMAINING BALANCE: £28,956.72
'TRUST IN KILLIE' SUBSCRIBERS Total subscribers: 481 (increase of 5)
KILLIE TRUST MEMBERSHIP Current Trust membership: 838 (increase of 23)
'Trust In Killie' Financial update 18 (June 2020)
This month’s total of £8,247 was swelled by the £800 as a result of the auction for the commemorative ‘64/65 shirt signed by Ronnie Hamilton and Davie Sneddon.
We also received welcome donations of £100 from both Trust member John Miller and from the customers of Ralph’s Newsagents, Low Glencairn Street, Kilmarnock, via their 'Trust In Killie' collection tin.
The Club are extremely grateful for the £79,800 injected into the Club so far during ‘lockdown’ and this sum will once again purchase KFC shares to be held by the Trust. Following a further £7,000 donation to the Club at the end of this month, we plan to return to funding supporter-led projects.
We are in the process of fleshing out some projects for members to consider next month and, as always, we welcome your suggestions for these.
MAY BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD: £27,284.15 JUNE MONTHLY TOTAL: £8,247.94 OVERALL TOTAL: £35,532.09 Transferred to Club: £7,000
REMAINING BALANCE: £28,532.09
'TRUST IN KILLIE' SUBSCRIBERS Total subscribers: 476 (increase of 15)
KILLIE TRUST MEMBERSHIP Current Trust membership: 815 (increase of 42)
'Trust In Killie' Financial update 17 (May 2020)
Dear Killie Trust members and 'Trust In Killie' subscribers,
This financial update marks the third anniversary of our 'Trust In Killie' campaign. In 2017, the first monthly total saw £846 start our initiative and some significant milestones have been passed since.
An unbelievable £210,000 has been invested in Kilmarnock Football Club during this period, with over £65,000 having gone into our Club since 'lockdown' was imposed.
The Trust Board, sincerely, would like to thank all of our subscribers, particularly during this time of personal financial uncertainty, for their generosity which is genuinely valued by our Club during this very difficult time.
With very best wishes
Jim Thomson
Chair
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Entry level (£10 per month): 161 subscribers (increase of 10)
Standard level (£15 per month): 188 subscribers (decrease of 1)
Plus level (£25 per month): 103 subscribers (increase of 3)
Others levels: 7 subscribers (decrease of 3)
FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD: £27,740.91
MONTHLY TOTAL: £7,120. 99
'TRUST IN KILLIE' SUBSCRIBERS
Total subscribers: 459 (increase of 9)
Trust members who are 'Trust In Killie' subscribers: 286
'Trust In Killie' subscribers who are not Trust members: 147
KILLIE TRUST MEMBERSHIP
Current Trust membership: 773
'Trust In Killie' financial update 16 (March 2020)
On behalf of the Trust board, I would like to give you an update on 'Trust In Killie' finances for March 2020. The rise in our membership and response to our 'Trust in Killie campaign' through monthly subscriptions and one-off donations has been incredible during this time of adversity. Every pound of 'Trust In Killie' funds that has come in will be transferred to the Club in an effort to help with their cash flow.
Your support is greatly appreciated by us and our Club.
Very best wishes
Jim Thomson
Chair
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Entry level (£10 per month): 151 subscribers (increase of 33)
Standard level (£15 per month): 189 subscribers (increase of 9)
Plus level (£25 per month): 100 subscribers (increase of 17)
Other levels: 10 subscribers (no change)
One-off donations: 37 (totaling £915)
FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD: £27,967.35
MONTHLY TOTAL: £7,748.81
'TRUST IN KILLIE' SUBSCRIBERS
Total subscribers: 450 (increase of 59)
Trust members who are 'Trust In Killie' subscribers: 281
'Trust In Killie' subscribers who are not Trust members: 169
KILLIE TRUST MEMBERSHIP
Current Trust membership: 762
'Trust In Killie' financial update 15 (February 2020)
Total subscribers - 389 Entry Level (£10 per month) - 118 Standard (£15 per month) - 178 Plus (£25 per month) - 83 Other donation levels - 10
Monthly total: £5,917.51 Carried forward: £22,020.14 TOTAL CURRENT FUNDS: £27,937.65
UPDATE #14
Subscriber Total - 395 | Entry Level - 121 | Standard - 184 | Plus - 79 | Other - 9
Monthly Subscriptions - £6,361 | Phase Two banked so far - £86,208
In Brief: Since our last financial update, we’ve raised another £20,000 which, by our estimates, will mean that the current total should approximately cover costs for the completion of the rail seating and wheelchair viewing platform projects. A fantastic achievement once again by all of our subscribers. There has been a regular monthly drop off of subscribers recently but that isn’t unusual at this time of year. It’s good to report that a number of people who had previously cancelled their monthly mandates have returned to our campaign and we are working on a strategy to encourage more Killie fans to join this initiative. The Trust Board would like to thank one and all for the valued contributions to our campaign. Every single pound is making a real difference to the Club. Every pound also secures a KFC share, held by the Trust for our members. When the rail seating and wheelchair viewing platform invoices have been received and paid, we will become the Club’s third largest shareholder.
Project Updates: The good news is that the Rail Seating has been delivered to Rugby Park. The Club are currently working with the architects and East Ayrshire Council, from a safety testing perspective, and with the installers to arrange a mutually suitable date to get these areas in place, avoiding the players training times of course. Our fingers are crossed that we’ll all have something to sing about at our home game against Hearts. There’d be a kind of symmetry if that were to happen as our TiK campaign was launched at our home game against Hearts in April 2017. The wheelchair viewing platform plans are currently with council departments and architects who are working together to ensure that all the criteria is met, with the ambition of work beginning in early 2020.
TiK Phase 3: It’s time to turn our attention to projects new. Since the inception of TiK, all of our projects have required long term funding to reach our targets. Whilst we will continue to look at longer term issues, the Trust Board feel it is time to devote a smaller percentage of the monthly total towards funding schemes that can be completed within 2/3 months, allowing subscribers the opportunity to vote more regularly on where they think funding should be targeted. With all of this in mind, we’d like to hear your ideas on what you think ‘Trust in Killie’ should be tackling next (projects large or small) for the benefit of the Club and our supporters. We will also liaise with the various departments of the football club to establish what they believe the priorities to be then we can all make an informed choice via a vote. Please email your ideas/thoughts to [email protected].
Trust in Killie Monthly Draw Winners (August): SANDY ARMOUR - Boardroom match day guest of our Trust Director, Cathy Jamieson GEORGE WATTERSON - Signed KFC ball MICHAEL GREENSHIELDS - Oxford Blue T-shirt
Trust in Killie Monthly Draw Winners (September): PHYLLIS McLEISH - Signed KFC shirt * CALUM CUTHBERTSON - Signed KFC ball RIZWAN AHMED - Oxford Blue T-shirt *subsequently re-donated into a full Trust member draw and won by SHARON CALDWELL
Trust in Killie Monthly Draw Winners (October): JOHN McGARRY - Boardroom match day guest of our Trust Director, Cathy Jamieson BILL McBLANE - Signed KFC ball JAKE CUNNINGHAM - Oxford Blue T-shirt
Your monthly contribution to our campaign is making a real difference to or Club and we thank you for your continued commitment. Where you can, please encourage other Killie fans to join us in our campaign journey at www.trustinkillie.com.
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Your information will never be shared with any third parties and at all times you have the right to unsubscribe permanently from our database with a simple click of the unsubscribe information at which time your details will be deleted from the mailing lists and removed from the database permanently with no archived records retained.
Killie Trust
Website Terms and Conditions
Your use of the Killie Trust Web Site is subject to these terms and by using the Site you show your agreement to such terms. If you do not accept our terms, please do not use the Web Site.
Ownership of Web Site
This Web Site belongs to Killie Trust.
Headings
Headings used in these terms and conditions are for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretation.
Trademarks
The images, logos and names on this Web Site which identify Killie Trust or third parties and their products and services are proprietary marks of Killie Trust and/or the relevant third parties. Nothing contained in this Web Site shall be deemed to confer on any person any license or right on the part of Killie Trust or any third party with respect to any such image, logo or name.
Alterations
Killie Trust reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to remove or cease to supply any product or service contained on this Web Site. In the event that such removal takes place we shall not be liable to you in any way whatsoever for such removal.
Phone Calls and Emails
Telephone calls using the telephone numbers provided on this Web Site and email correspondence with Killie Trust at the email addresses accessible through, or discernible from, this Web Site may be recorded or monitored. By using such communication methods you are consenting to the recording or monitoring of the same.
Telephone charges
The price of calls may vary depending on your telecoms supplier. Please check with your operator for exact charges.
WEBSITE POLICIES
Commercial use
This Web Site is for non-commercial, personal use only. The services contained on this Web Site may be supplied on a commercial basis on payment to Killie Trust or its service or product suppliers of its charges from time to time.
In the event that you use any of the services contained on this Web Site for commercial use, Killie Trust shall be entitled to charge you at its applicable rates in respect of such commercial use.
Copyright
The copyright in the material contained in this Web Site belongs to Killie Trust or its licensed source. Any person may copy any part of this material, subject to the following conditions:
the material may not be used for commercial purposes;
the copies must retain any copyrights or other intellectual property notices contained in the original material;
the products and technology or processes described in this Web Site may be subject to other intellectual property rights reserved by Killie Trust or by other third parties with no license granted in respect of those intellectual property rights); images on this Web Site are protected by copyright as its text by IPR and may not be reproduced or appropriated in any manner without the written permission of their respective owner(s).
Changes to Terms and Records of Agreements
We reserve the right to change these terms and conditions at any time by posting changes on the Web Site. It is your responsibility to review the Web Site terms and conditions to ensure you are aware of the latest terms and conditions. Your use of this Web Site after a change has been posted will be deemed to signify your acceptance of the modified terms and conditions. We recommend that you print off and retain for your records a copy of these terms and conditions from time to time and a copy of any terms and conditions relating to any product or service which you apply for online, together with any related application form completed and submitted.
Any amendment to terms and conditions must be agreed in writing by us, or, if appropriate, by the relevant company or individual supplier with whom you contract.
Disclaimers
Whilst Killie Trust has taken due care and attention in the preparation of the contents of this Web Site, this Web Site and the information, names, images, pictures, logos, icons regarding or relating to Killie Trust or our products and services marketed on the site (or to third party products and services), are provided on an 'as is' basis without any representation or endorsement being made and without any warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to, any implied warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security and accuracy.
To the extent permitted by law, all such terms and warranties are hereby excluded. In no event will Killie Trust be liable, whether in contract or tort (including negligence or breach of statutory duty) or otherwise for any losses sustained and arising out of or in connection with use of this Web Site including, without limitation, loss of profits, loss of data or loss of goodwill (in all these cases whether direct or indirect) nor any indirect, economic, consequential or special loss.
Killie Trust does not represent that the information contained in this Web Site is accurate, comprehensive, verified or complete, and shall accept no liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this Web Site or for any reliance placed by any person on the information.
Killie Trust does not warrant that the functions or materials accessible from or contained in this Web Site will be uninterrupted or error free, that defects will be corrected or that this Web Site or the server that makes it available are virus or bug free or represent the full functionality, accuracy, reliability of the materials.
If any of these Terms and Conditions (or any terms and conditions relating to a product or service referred to in this Web Site) should be determined to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable by reason of the laws of any state or country in which such terms and conditions are intended to be effective, then to the extent of such illegality, invalidity or unenforceability, and in relation to such state or country only, such terms or condition shall be deleted and severed from the rest of the relevant terms and conditions and the remaining terms and conditions shall survive, remain in full force and effect and continue to be binding and enforceable. Nothing in these terms and conditions shall exclude Killie Trust's liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence of Killie Trust.
Intellectual Property Rights
All Intellectual Property Rights (including, without limitation, all database rights, rights in designs, rights in know-how, patents and rights in inventions (in all cases whether registered or unregistered and including all rights to apply for registration) and all other intellectual or industrial property rights in any jurisdiction) in any information, content, materials, data or processes contained in or to this Web Site belong to Killie Trust or its licensed source. All rights of Killie Trust in such Intellectual Property Rights are hereby reserved.
Jurisdiction and Law
Killie Trust makes no representation that any product or service referred to on or through the Web Site is appropriate for use, or available in other locations. The information and other materials contained in this Web Site may not satisfy the laws of any other country and those who choose to access this Site from other locations are responsible for compliance with local laws if and to the extent local laws are applicable.
These Terms and Conditions and any terms and conditions relating to products or services described in this Web Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of Scotland. Disputes arising in relation to the same shall, unless otherwise expressly agreed, be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.
Links to other Web Sites
Certain (hypertext) links, advertisements or suppliers promotion will lead you to Web Sites that are not under the control of Killie Trust. When you activate any of these links, you will leave Killie Trust Web Site by opening a new window and we have no control over and will accept no responsibility or liability in respect of the material on any such other Web Site. By allowing links with third party Web Sites Killie Trust does not intend to solicit business or offer any security to any person in any country, directly or indirectly.
Force Majeure
Every effort will be made to carry out the contract but its due performance is subject to cancellation by Killie Trust or to such variation as we may find necessary as a result of inability to secure labour, materials or supplies or as a result of any act of God, War, Strike, Lockout or other labour dispute, Fire, Flood, Drought, Legislation, or other cause (whether of the foregoing class or not) beyond the sellers control.
Killie Trust
Website Accessibility
We have tried to make this website as accessible as possible and easy to use for everyone, regardless of circumstance or ability.
All our page templates comply with the WCAG Priority 2 checkpoints as a minimum requirement. And we make every effort to ensure that all the content on our site meets this standard too.
We are making every effort to ensure that we don't exclude any users. For example:
We try to use clear and simple language.
We use alternative text for all our images
Were possible the HTML we produce conforms to the standard: XHTML 1.0 Strict
We have tested the colours we use in the design for contrast.
We try to publish all our text content as accessible HTML rather than in other formats such as PDF. Where we do publish PDFs or other formats our policy is to make them as accessible as we can.
