Trustees, Annual Report For the period From {5tart date) to erKI date Section A Reference and administration details Ch8rity name 1 st Knutsford Scout Group Other names the charty is known by rle Registered charty number (rf any) HQ registration number Charrty's principal address 1st Knutsford Scouts, Charlton Lod Moorside, Knutsford Postcode Names of the charity trustees who manage the charty fThes8 tse pubtshedln the 8nnts•lrnport ollh8 th8rfty8ndlhe Ch8rifyAwslerrfrnpothglor¥ R•g18t•rndCharify rngulglo Trustee Name Office (if any) Dates acted If not for whole year Matthew Stron Joanna Lees Pamela Ta lor Robert Allen Jonathan Hills Chair Treasu Secreta GSL 10 11 12 13 14 15 Names and addresses of admsers (optional nfomiation but encouraged as best practice) lTh&s& wlllbe pubffsh8din lh8 8nnualrnport of Ihe thortyj ypeo none visor ame ress 1 LT700001 (3rd December 2018}
Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charty's trusts Type of goveming document Royal Charter (granted 4th January 1912) (e.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is conslituted Trust {e.g. trust, associatlon, company) Trustee selection methods (e.g. appointed by, elected by) Elected by members and executive committee Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practi) You may choose to include additional Information, Whe relevant, aboLrt: The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee, the member5 of which are the 'Charity Tnjstees, of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This irlUdeS the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee, consideration of major risks and the 3y8tems and procedures to manage them The Committee consists of 3 ind8P8ndent representatives, Chair. Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout Leaders, individual section leaders {rf opted to take on the responsibility) and parent's representation. Members of the Executive Committee complate 'Essent181 Information for Executive Committee. training within firsl 5 months of joinng the commrttee. This Group Executive Committee exists to support the Group ScoLrt Leader in meetng the responsibilities of the appointments and is responsible for. The maintenance of Group propety. The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance: The insurance of persons, propety and equipment,. Group public occasions; Assisting in the recruiiment of aderS aTKI other adult SLJPPOrt; ppoinlirKJ any Sub committ88S that may be required; Appointing Gro Administrators and Advisors other than those wh) are elected. 2 LTT00001 (3rd December 2018)
Section B Structure, governance and management Icontinuedl Risk and Internal Control The Group Executive Committee has identrfied the major risks to which they believe th8 Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and syst&ms have been established to mrtigate against them. The main areas of concem that have been identrfied are: Damage to the building, propety and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings. propety and equiDment from neighbouring organisalions such as the church, community centre and other Scoul Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mf(igate against permanent loss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes lo the Scout Associations nalional accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is prtmari reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The group does hold a reser¥8 to ensure the continuty of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Committee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarity or pemanently. Reductlon or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable Val n a particular section or th8 group as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Reduction or Ios5 of members. The Group provides actwities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular Section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction. consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenarhj the complete closure of the Group. 3 LT700001 (3rd D8cember 2018)
Section C Objectives and activities The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists lo actively engage and support young people in their personal devek)pment. empowerÈng tkEm to make a positive contribution to SOCi8ty. Summary of the objects of the charty set out in its governing document The Values of Scouti As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integrity - We act with integrity: we are honest, trustworthy and loyal. Respect- We have self-respect and respect for others. Care - We support others and take care of the worfd in which we Itve. Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. Co-operatlon - We make a positive differen. we c operate with others and make friends. The Scout Method Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and: - enjoy what tFw are doing and have fun - tske part in activities indoors and outdoors leam by doing - share in spiritual reflection take responsibiliiy and make choices undertake new and challenging activities make and live by their Promise. Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects Additional details of the objectives and activtties (optional infomiation but encouraged as best practice) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., contribution made by volunteers., policy on investments. Public benefit statement The Group meets the Charty Commission's public benefrt criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headin 4 LT700001 (3rd December 2018)
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Section E Financial Review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Reserves Policy The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activili85 of the group should income and fundraising aclivities fall short. The Group Executive Committee considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 6 months running costs. The Group held reseNes of approxnnately £5,000 against this at year end. New income has been generated through the hiring of the new hut to the communiiy. It is under discussion how best to use these reserves for scouting purposes and hut rnaintenar I development. Quantify and explaln any designations Details of any funds materialty in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate) 5 LT700001 (3rd December 2018)
Further financial review details (optional infomiation) You may choose to include additional nformation, where relevant, about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)., Investment Policy The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longe term investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk averse strategy to the investmenl of its funds. All fd8 are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societi8S. how expenditure has supported the key objectrves of the charity., Investment policy and objectives; Section F Other Optional Information Plans for future periods (details of any significant adivilies planned to achieve them) Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair) Cl-¢4/ Date 6 LT700001 (3rd December 2018)
LT700005- Scrutineer's Report lo the Trustees (2025) 1st Knutsford Scout Group (Charlty no. 1016401) Receipts and payments account Fortht year trom 01K13r2024 To 2810212025 Receipts and payments 2024125 Unrestricd funds 2023124 Unrestricted lunds Recei Donlon¥ Membershi Donahot •¢1•¥ IbKom• SLts¢ri 5,720.00 16,160.00 149 acies Gift Other ymr ir( Sub total 3.149.Ik) 22.SeO.00 Evqnts Knutsford 1s1 and c S¢(xts arKI cam Cubs ents c BrS ebEllts @tKI cpS 235.00 525.56 600.CKI 125.fKI t.3BJ.38 1224.37 J35.QQ 194175 Sub tot Fundt¥j luros$1 scls fIre 3.224. Knutsford Rates The Great Race Knutsford IJu51c Feslhw Ma De Sa5 Othef fundr81 750. 2.117. 514.81 67.00 955.77 64.26 1,034.57 Sub totsl Seoth hut inccATre Hire of Charlon L Hire of Bun 19,312.25 14,440.66 Business Part 75.00 8ub Iota Inveslrnqfit incom? Bank Intere BU11n Itrtere51 The Scout Assoeiats Sh(xtTerm Semcg 150.00 1S0.(K* Total Gross Income Total receipts 299n27 41639.11 Page2of4
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LT700005- Scrutineer's Report lo the Trustees (2025) 1st Knutsford Scout Group {Charity no. 10164011 Receipts and payments account Fwtsy Statement of assets and liabil ities at the end of the year 28th Feb 2025 28th Feb 2024 Cash fvnds Bank Current XCOLY 10.3x44 Ewseactourt Istrw 910J9 91.61 Totsi¢ashfur Tax cLaim Debisdwfrorntre utatKe cLivn In¥•8lm•nt *ss•ts InveStrTrenl prD[. d&a Qwjted Invesmen Shop stock Ch[ 450..0 £counls nat et nses gjbscn Total aM•ts Page4of4
LT700005 - Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees (2025) Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees of the 1st Knutsford Scout Group Scout Council I report on the accounts of the 1S1 Knutsford Scout Group for the year ended 28 February 2025. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Scrutineer As the 1 $1 Knutsford Scout Group trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts., you consider that neither the audit nor independent examination requirements of the Charities Act 2011 apply. It is my responsibility without carrying out an audit or independent examination to scrutinise the accounts and to report to you. Basis of Scrutineer's Statement My scrutinisation included a review of the accounting records, invoices, receipts and bank statements kept by the 1st Knutsford Scout Group and a comparison of the accounts presented to me (attached on pages 2 to 4) with those records. There is nothing to which attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Scrutineer's Statement In my opinion the accounts are in accordan with the records prodUd to me and comply with the directions given in the Group'slDistricts constitution. F.Stren Name: Rebecca Strong Address: 8 Watch Lane, Moston, Sandbach, Cheshire. CW113PD Date.. 01 November 2025 Page 1 of4