Scouts 150th Sheffleld (Wad51ey Church) Scouts Group Scout Leader's Report 2024-25 This year has been one of collaboratson. growth. and celebratron for our Group. l am delighted that last November Sara Daines. previously Deputy Group Scout Leader. stepped up to become Joint Group Lead Voluiileer, sharing tlie leadership responsibilities with me. Saia has been a faniastiG partner in leading the Group, dedicating her time and energy to volunteer recruitment and providing exceptional support to all sections, but in particular our Cubs sections. Her enthusiasm, organisation, and commitment hav8 made a real difference. and I would like to extend my sincere thanks to har for all her hard work and positivity. Earlier this year. the 183rd Hillsborough Trinity Scoul Group was at risk of closure. However, we are proud to say that the 150th Group has stepped in to support them through shared leadership and volunteer reSoUrs. This collaboration has ensured that Scouting continues in the area, offering young people the opportunities and experiences they deserve. A huge thank you goes to everyone involved in making this possible, especially to the sections who have welcomed the 183rd and shared programme ideas, activities, and joint camps to help them thrive. Across the wider Scouts organisation, a national restructure has taken place, moving towards a team-based volunteering model. Alongsid8 this, w8 hav8 S88n th8 introduction of a n8w adult m8mbarship systom. We would like to express our gratitude to all our volunteers who have dedicated time to leaming these new systems, adapting to change, and ensuring that everything continuÈs to run smoothly for OLJr young people. Flnally, thls year marks an incredible milestone, our Group's 100th year! We have already celebrated with a wonderful Group Camp, and we're looking forward to holding a few more events to mark this special occasion. What a fantastic achievement for everyone involved, past and present. Membership This year, we saw a 5.2 % increase in youth membership, wth a total membership Increase of 3.5 /0. Our current numbers are: Beavers: 48 Cubs: 85 Scouts: 92 Adults.. 68 Whilo this growth is oncouraging, we ramain limitod by tho nood for moro rogular voluntaors. At present, 63 young people are on our waiting list. and our youth sections could welcome even more
m8mbors if we had additional adult leaders. Although it's been great to see increased parent engagement and more occasional helpers stepping forNard. recruiting regular volunteers for key roles continues to be a challenge. Attached to this port are graphs taken from the January 2025 census, which highlight our Group's growth and trends over recent years. There is also a comparison with the national averages for Scout Groups across tho UK. Notably. our Group size remains nearly four times larger than the national average, with each of our sections almost double the size of the average Scout section. We efjntinue to be one of the largp.qt grnijps in Snijth Yorkshire. This significant achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our volunteers to deliver engaging and impactful programmes. It also underscores the invaluable support of our Trustee Board and support voluntaars, who play a critical rolo in tha successful management and growth of the Group. Their combined efforts ensure we continue to provide enriching experiences for our young members. In temis of diversity, our group's demographics show areas of strength and some gaps when compared to national averages: Gender: Natlonally, around 26 /0 of Scouts tneTnber5 are feTTldle. Wliicli is 1 % lower Ihan the previous year. This is broken down into 21.30/0 for youth and 31.5 % for adults, showing higher male-to-female ratio. Ethnicity: Nationally, about 60k of Scouts members identify as from minority ethnic backgrounds. This has fallen in the past year. whila our group's numbers are slightly higher, with 8.4910 of youth and just 3.50k of adults from non.white British backgrounds. Disabilities: Approximately 120/0 of Scouts nationally identify as having a disability, which has increased by 40/.. In contrast. 230A of our youth mernberq (up by 70/0) 2nd 11 O/n of our adult members report having disabilitses or health issues, reflectsng our group's inclusive approach. These figures demonstrate our successes in inclusivity and also highlight the areas where we can focus on further diversity and recruitment efforts. Programmes & Nightsaway Our Leaders have continued to delivar engaging and inclusive pro9rammes. Their dedication has ensured our young people enjoy the adventures of Scouting. Some highlights from our activities this year indude: Beavers: Fire Lighting, Highland Games, Food for Thought Night, Teddy Bear Hospitsl, Panto Day, and visits to Holly Hagg Fami. Cub$: World Faith Night, Disability Awareness Nights. Den building. Cubs takeoverl and Lazer Tag. • Scouts: PionÉering Project, Museum of Curiosities. Henryteering. Ultimate Frisbee, and competing in the Loxiey Cup. Ha1M Trophy and Marksman competlllon.
Thas8 activitias not only providgd fijn and laaming opportunitias but also fostered the development of essential life skills. We were thrilled to offer a wide range of Nights Away experiences. with 13 different events totalling 1132 Nights Away experiences for our members. Highlights included: Scouts: Annual Summer Camp at Black Dub. Expedrtion Challenge. Unearthed camp. Scouts JOTA-JOTI. Sleepovers. Westboume Cup and Winter Weekend. Cubs: Charity camp out, and the huqely successful Autumn Adventure at Kingswood. Beavers: fime Travel Adventure Sleepover. Operalion Global Mayhem and Chtisifflas at Hogwarts. The Big 100 camp: which saw 215 young people. plus parents and volunteers attend our Group camp to celebrate 100 years of 150th. The dedication of our leaders Sn organlslng these events has been outstandlng. enabllng our mefflbeis to Gieale lifelong memoiies and frieiidships. Community Engagement & Fundraising The annual bonfire event has now become a well-established and much-anticipated fixture in the local community calendar. Last year's event attracted nearly 1,000 attendees and raised over £4.000, making it both a highly successful community occasion and a significant fundraiser for the Group. The proceeds wlll support the continued enhancement of our programmes and resources for younq people. The event also plays an important role in strenqtheninq our relationship with the local community, and we extend our sincere thanks to all volunteers whose efforts made it such a SUGGess. Over the past year, the dedication and commitment of our adult volunteers have been outstanding. The countless hours spent planning and running weekty sessions. organising events. and supporting camps have been invaluable. In addition. our youth members have actively contributed to their communities through various projects and activities. Collectively, the time and effort put in by both adults and young people have created a significant social impact, with the estimated social value of these contributions amounting to £31,286. This highlights not only the importance of our volunteer team but also the positive difference our group make3 Within the wider community. Facilities & Maintenance We would like to extend our thanks to Aaron King. our dedicated handy person, for his ongoing support in maintaining our Scout hut. Our gratitude also goes to Craig Smith. who sourced a grant and managed the project to install solar power and LED lighting. Thank you as well to the volunteers who helped tidy and organise our Quarteimaster (QM) store in Ihe absence of a QM volunteer. We are excited to welcome our new QM team, vtho have just formed and will be taking on the responsibility of organising and lookin9 after our equipment.
We have identified areas of our HQ that are in need of refurbishment, and plans are already in place to address these over the next year, ensuring our facilities continue to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all members. Gratitude & Acknowledgements We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our leaders, occasional helpers, and behind-the-scenes volunteers for their unwavering support and dedication. Your commitment is what makes the 150th Sheffield Scout Group such a vibrant and successfvl community. A special mention goes to Aaron King, vtho received hls 25-year serrfice award. Aaron was d150 responsible for pulling everything toqether to make the Big 100 camp happen. We would also like to say a huge Thank You to all the incredible volunteers who supported this unforgettable weekend! From the countless hours of planning, to the mountains of cooking, to the non-stop energy running activities, their commitment and crcativity brought our 100 year celebration to lif6 in the most spectacular way. They gave their time, their talents. and their heart, and it showed in every smile, every gam8, and every shared moment. We would also like to our fabulous Explorer: they were everywhere, stepping up. leading with confidence. and making magic happen. They were not just helping they were inspiring. Looking ahead, we remain committed Io addressing the ongoing challenges of volunteer recruitment and expanding our membership. while continuing to deliver outstanding programmes that enrich the livas of our young mambers. We are delighted to have recently opened our first Squirrels Drey, welcoming thildren aged 4 to 5 years old. and we're already seeing the positive impact this has on both the young people and the Group as a whole. The section is proving io be very popular, and wp would love to open more in the future though this will only be possible with the support of ad(litionai volunteers. In the year ahead, we are also looking to improve our facilitias. ensuring our HQ continues to meet the needs of our growing Group. In addition, we are considering how best to fomialise our support for the 183rd Hillsborough Trinity Scout Group. to ensure a sustainable and effects've structure for the future. As we lebrate our 100th year, it is inspiring to see the continued dedication of our volunteers and the enthusiasm of our young members. With this momentum. we are confident that Scouting in our local area will continue to thrive and grow for many years to come. Henry Bryan & Sara Daines Group Lead Volunteers 150th Sheffield (Wadsley Church) & 183rd Sheffield (Hillsborough Trinity)
Membership breakdown 2001-2025 Adulis 11 Vemures 11 Scouts • cth • 8eavers 00 00 Adults 2001- 2025 Governance 11 Supwrt m Management 11 Leadership 100 75 50 ".lI1111111ll 25 Sections 2001- 2025 Be6verColonies • CubPacks M >TroopS W VentsJreUThts 11 ActivegJpportUnils Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan 2001 21X)2 2003 2(N 2LK15 2(M)6 2LK)7 2(¥J8 2(X)9 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 21Y20 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Section Gendar Split PNS lll Female • Male 125 97 49 24 20 42 25 Youth Gender Split SIIPNS 11 Female 11 Male 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% YOUTH 2017 YOUTH 2018 YOUTH 2019 YOUTH 2020 YOUTH 2021 YOUTH 2022 YOUTH 2023 YOUTH 2024 Group Gender Split SIIPNS 11 Femal@ 11 Male 100% 75% 25% TOTALS 2017 TOTALS 2018 TOTALS 2019 TOTALS 2020 TOTALS 2021 TOTALS 2022 TOTALS 2023 TOTALS 2U24
ge distribution 2019 2020 222 2023 2024 70 12 13 14 Hallam District and UK National Average 00 150th Scout Group Hdllatn District Average Per Group 75 National Average Per Group 50 150th Average Per Section 25 National Average Per Section Beaver Scoirts Cub Scouts Scouts Adults
Group Volunteer Awards 2024-2025 Long Service Award Becky Austin Craig Smith Josh Allen Mark Whitley Matthew Moran Stephen Mulhall Dorrien Peter3 Laura Strong Moose Knowles Pavlinka Fialova Rachel Cottam Henry Bryan Mdik Mdiblidll Aaron King Chief Scout Commendation for Good SeNice Callum Dawson Jack Dyson Jacqueline Davidson Laura Strong Moose Knowles Rachel Cottam Tim Oconnell
Group Members Awards 2024-2025 Chief Scout's Bronze Award () Tuesday Beavers x 16 (total 324 badges) Thursday Beavers x 10 (total 488 badges) Chief Scout's Silver Award Monday Cubs x 1 (tolal 402 badyes) () Wednesday Cubs x 9 (total 481 badge3) Friday Cubs x 1 (total 213 badges) Chief Scout's Gold Award Monday Scouts x 1 (total 38 badges) (+) Tuesday Scouts x 5 (total 219 badges) Thursday Scouts x 2 (total 167 badges) Friday Scouts x 1 (totsl 172 badqes) Total Chief Scout's Awards = 46 Total badges awarded = 2,525
150th Sheffield (Wadsley Church) Scout Group (Charity no. 1007932) Receipts and Payments Account For the year 1st April 2024 To 31st March 2025 Receipts and payments 2024125 Restrlcted 2023124 Unrestrlcted Totsl funds Total funds Re¢eipts Donatlons. legacles and slmllar Income Membership subsCriptsS Less.. Membèrshi subscn lions aid on Don8tions Inc use of HQ by Church Legacies Gift Aid 26.456.90 24,080.10 W.97 694.00 5.299.42 4,671.33 misce118n8ous Incom8 1..71 Other similar InMe Sub total 34,246.00 Scouting Activities EvenlslCamps- Beavers EvenlslCamps- Cubs EvenlslCamps- Scouts 2.753.75 96.25 1,776.67 4,792.29 12,434.75 8.344.80 115.20 4 15.609.95 404.25 Other campslactivilies Sub total 1314.56 26,708.50 615.70 20,318.27 Grants Solar Panel Grant lo.1.23 Sub total 10,990.23 Fundraising events (gross Bonfire Night Easy Fundraising Just Giving otherfundraising activities Sub total 6.884.43 3.976.20 70.65 108.31 11.14 860.97 1,054.02 4961.84 7,003.88 Investment income Bank Interest 221.37 72.52 Sub totsl 221.37 llS2 Total Gross Income 79.169.98 615.70 7•.78U8 $4798 As$et and In¥eslment sales. et¢. 79.169.98 615.70 n.78& s4796 LT700CK)3 October 20241 1 of
150th Sheffield (Wadsley Church) Scout Group (Charity no. 1007932) Receipts and Payments Account For the year 1st April 2024 31st March 2025 Receipts and payments 2024125 Restrlcted Unrestrlcted Totsl funds Total funds Payments Charltable Payments Running Funds to Sections 6,(K)4.91 12,305.00 837.08 6.392.lJO ScoutlDi51rict Membershi Fees Adutt support and training inc volunteer recruttment Rent paYae to waeY Church Utilities (gas elec, water. intemet. wastel Insurance 10.B15.50 338.63 1.00 1.1.04 994.73 Bank Fees 85.54 74.72 OSM Subscripton C051 LInceS and Subscriptions inc Easy Souling Go C8rdlesslOSM fees for membership payments HQ Repairs snd Renewals HQ Cleaning Costs HQ Planned Upgrddes aibc Eccess. carpet. 5(ts pane15 Adminislr8tion Costs 430.00 452.89 910.47 2.887.35 1.684.67 1.050.16 18.127.28 168.99 62.81 Don8tions and Presentations 175.74 Group Badges QM equipment Activity Equipment 244.70 239.28 845.05 257.50 138.03 424.67 Misc Expenditure 191.ljo 598.79 Sub total 47,445.88 24947.ff2 Scouting Activities EvenlslCamps- Beavers EvenlslCamps- Cubs EvenlslCamps- Scouts 2,.54 7.399.09 14.57B.19 2,072.00 5,249.00 13,995.93 2,127.90 Other camp51aclivities Sub total 24,937.82 Fundraising expenses Bonfire Expenses Other fundraising o)sts Sub total 2.214.59 1.410.84 240.00 2,214.59 Totsl Gross Expenditure 74,598.29 7459829 50.042.69 Asset and investment purchases. etc. 74 598.29 615.70 5.187.39 50.042.69 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thls year end 16 510.26 21081.95 615.70 7A5 1&51026 LT700CK)3 October 20241 2of
150th Sheffield (Wadsley Church) Scout Group (Charity no. 1007932) Receipts and Payments Account For thè year 1st Aprll 2024 To 31st March 2025 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year 31st March 2025 Restrlcted 311312024 Total funds Unrestrlcted Totsl funds Cash ftjnds Bank Current a¢¢ount 3.398.24 615.70 I w3J4 114I91aS 8.287.68 4.831.44 2.492.33 898.31 Bank savings a¢¢ount Balance on Eouals Money IRunniw Fun¢Jsl CashlFbJts 14.891.35 2.492.33 3(K).03 DESIGNA TED FUNDS entenary Celebrdl RESTRICTED FUhlDS S,IKK).IK) EVen13p$- Beavw EVen1c3mps- Cubs 115.20 EVen1c3mps- S¢wls 404.25 Total cash funds 21,081.95 615.70 21.th7.15 11510.26 Other monetary assets Tax daim Debts due frotn Ihe Insurance claim IArealDistri¢UGrou Sub total Investment assets Investment property- detail Quoted investments Other investments- detail Sub total Non monetary assets for charity's own use Land and buildings Scouting equipTnenl. fumiture et¢ Other 376,589.10 14,340.24 £W.10 14*24 369,205.32 15,933.60 Sub total 390,929.34 £ 38413&92 Liabilities Accounts not yet paid Expenses Incurred but not Invoi Subscription5 not yet paid Loan- cletail Other liabilities- 5ecbon events 846.QQ Sub total 846.00 Total net assets 412,01129 230.30 411.780.99 401.049.1¥ Notes 1 this figure Is net of Go Cardkss Fees 2. this figure Is gross of Go Cardless Fees 3,4,5 money paid in for events in 2025126 6 Hire of Churth Hall for Monday Scouts 7 Training and V(Aunleer Recrurfment 8 money owed was aOUnted for in 23124 but paid back in 24125 into the bank 9 not allocated in OSM ffinan application LT700CK)3 October 20241 3of
Independent Examln•rfs Report to the Trusteos of 150th Wadgley Scouts I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the a)unt5 of the charity ft)r the year ended 31 March 2025 which a attached to this port. Responsibilllle$ and basis of report As the charity trustees of 150th Wadsley Scouts you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wth Ihe requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Ad,). I report in respect of my examination of the 15 Wadsley Scouts acGounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission unaer section 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent examlneff8 Stalement I have completed rny examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in Connection with the examination giving me cause to bdieve that in any material respecL 1. accounting records were rK)t kept in resped of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records: or I have no concems and have come across no olher matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Dr Stuart Croft FCA 51 Woodstock Road Sheffield S6 6TG ICAEW No 1300167 10 September 2025
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Independent ExamineVs Report to the Trustees of 150th Wadsley Scouts I report to the charFty trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ihe chaiity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are attached to this report. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of 150 Wadsley Scouis you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the 150th Wadsley Scouts accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examinalion. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. 1. accounting records were not kept in reSt of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records: or I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Dr Stuart Croft FCA 51 Woodstock Road Sheffield S6 6TG ICAEW No 1300167 10 September 2025