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1023671

GOSPORT DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

30 September 2025

Charity registration number: 1023671 Scout Association: 12014

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GOSPORT DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

CONTENTS

30 September 2025

Page Trustees’ annual report 2 – 5 Financial accounts: Independent examiner’s report 6 Balance sheet 7 Statement of financial activities (incorporating an income and expenditure account) 8 Notes to the financial accounts 9 - 17

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GOSPORT DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

Year ended 30 September 2025

Section A - Reference and administration details

Gosport District Scout Council- The Scout Association District Registration number is 12014.

The Gosport District Scout Council is a registered Charity and its Charity registration Number is 1023671

List of Trustees:-

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Name Appointment
Paul Jeram District Chairman Nominated
Robin Peddell Lead Volunteer Appointed
Jane Warner District Treasurer Elected
Gwyn Evans District Secretary Elected
Trevor Smith Gosport Gang Show Nominated
Rep
Peter Giffin Property Sub Nominated
Committee Rep
Patricia Brown DHQ Manager/Trustee Elected
Chris Smith Trustee Appointed
Sandra Hicks Scout Shop Manager Elected
Carl Pettitt, Lyons Copse Sub Co opted
Committee
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Gosport District Scouts changed from an Executive Committee to a Board of Trustees on 1[st] October 2024 with a maximum of twelve Trustees

Professional advisers

Bankers: HSBC Bank, 26 High Street, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 1DG Independent examiner: A Weston FMAAT

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GOSPORT DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED)

Year ended 30 September 2025

Section B – Structure, governance and management

The District’s governing documents are those of the Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the bye-laws of the Association and the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association.

The District is a Trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts.

The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association.

The District is managed by the District Executive Committee the members of which are Charity Trustees of the Gosport District Scouts, which is an Educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping of proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate.

The Committee meets every two months and consists of three independent representatives, the Chairman; the Treasurer and the Secretary together with the District Commissioner and section representatives.

The District Executive Committee exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibility of the appointment and is responsible for: the maintenance of District property; the raising of funds and the administration of District finance; the insurance of persons and property and equipment; District Public occasions; assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support; appointing any sub-committees that may be required; and, appointing District administrators other than those elected.

Risk Management

The Trustees have assessed and will continue to monitor the major risks to which they believe the Scout Council is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances and are, at present, satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate the exposure to major risks.

The main areas of concern are: damage to buildings and property; injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members; and, loss of income from Scout Shop, District Headquarters and Gang Show.

The District, through the capitation fees, contributes to the Scout Association’s national accident insurance policy. Risk assessments are carried out before all activities are undertaken.

DBS checks are carried out for all adult members of the Scout Association and for parent helpers.

Reduced income - The District is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions. The District does hold a reserve to ensure continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income.

The District Constitution was approved at the last Annual General Meeting. It is held by the District Secretary and is reviewed annually.

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GOSPORT DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED)

Year ended 30 September 2025

Section B – Structure, governance and management (continued)

Reserves Policy

Gosport District Scout Council’s policy is to hold sufficient unrestricted reserves to enable it to:

The Trustees have determined that the appropriate level of general reserves should be, at least, equal to 6 months expenditure of general funds.

Section C – Objectives and activities Policy Organisation and Rules Chapter 1

The Purpose of the Scout Association – Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to Society.

The Values – Integrity; Respect; Care; Belief; Co-operation.

The Method – Scouting takes place when young people in partnership with adults, work together based on the Values of Scouting and in the attainment of the objectives and activities the Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on Public Benefit.

Section D – Achievements and performance

Membership – The District has seen a 3% reduction in junior membership over the latest year. Dropping from 754 to 733 over the last twelve months. The recruitment drive for adult members is proving successful with numbers of volunteers increasing slightly over the year.

Assets- the buildings and equipment owned by Gosport District Scout Council have been assessed and procedures are being put in place to monitor usage and value.

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GOSPORT DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED)

Year ended 30 September 2025

Section E – Financial review

The District made an overall deficit of £565

The Unrestricted funds at the year-end total £138,773 of which £859 is restricted funds total £859 and £96,632 has been designated for the Scout Shop, Gang show and other activities. Thus £41,282 [£3,278 is fixed assets] remains as an unrestricted general fund which the trustees believe is sufficient to cover short-term fluctuations in income and expenditure. The District have been awarded two grants, during the year, from Hampshire County Council for maintenance and decorating of the Pheonix Hall.

Section F – Plans for the future period

a) To continue to provide the governance and management to enable young people to have access to the Objectives and Activities within the Policy Organisation of the Scout Association.

b) Our plan to Support, Develop and Grow continues and will form the foundations for our strategy in Gosport moving forward.

Section G – Declaration

The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. District Chairman Treasurers Signature Full Name: Paul Jeram Full name: Jane Warner Date: 10[th] March 2026 Date: 10[th] March 2026

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The Board of Trustees Gosport District Scout Council 24 Pilbrow Court Canberra Close Gosport Hampshire PO12 2NZ

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

I report on the financial accounts of Gosport District Scout Council for the year ended 30 September 2025 which are set out on pages 7 to 17.

Respective responsibilities of the executive committee and examiner

The Charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial accounts. The Charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act), and that an Independent Examination is needed.

It is, therefore, my responsibility:

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the financial accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

A. Weston 134 Tukes Avenue Gosport

14[th] March 2026 Hampshire PO13 0SF

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BALANCE SHEET

30 September 2025

Note 2025 2024 £ £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 2 50,914 53,821 ——————— ——————— CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 16,287 12,253 Debtors 3 8,960 3,732 Cash at bank and in hand 63,751 70,709 ——————— ——————— Total current assets 88,998 86,694 LIABILITIES Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 4 (1,139) (1,177) ——————— ——————— NET CURRENT ASSETS 13 87,859 85,517 ——————— ——————— TOTAL NET ASSETS 13 £138,773 £139,338 ═══════ ═══════ THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY: Unrestricted funds General fund 14 41,282 42,198 Designated funds 14 96,632 97,140 Restricted Funds 14 859 ——————— ——————— TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS AT 30 SEPTEMBER , £138,773 £139,338 ═══════ ═══════

Approved by the members of the Gosport District Scouts Council on 10 March 2026 and signed on its behalf by

District Chairman P Jeram (Mr)

District Treasurer J Warner (Mrs)

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Year ended 30 September 2025

2025 2024 _ Unrest- Rest- Unrest- RestNote ricted ricted Total ricted ricted Total £ £ £ £ £ £ INCOME from: Donations and legacies 5 Voluntary income 9,123 2,194 11,317 4,323 4,323 Income from fundraising events 33,039 33,039 29,411 29,411 ——————— ————— ——————— ——————— ————— ——————— 41,162 2,194 41,162 33,734 - 33,734 ——————— ————— ——————— ——————— ————— ——————— Charitable activities 6 Membership subscriptions 60,763 60,763 58,321 58,321 Income from activities 20,817 20,817 26,155 26,155 ——————— ————— ——————— ——————— ————— ——————— 82,580 - 84,774 84,476 - 84,476 Bank interest received - - - - ——————— ————— ——————— ——————— ————— ——————— Total income 123,742 2,194 125,936 118,210 - 118,210 ——————— ————— ——————— ——————— ————— ——————— EXPENDITURE on: Raising funds 7 6,185 6,185 10,811 10,811 Charitable activities 8 118,982 1,335 120,316 105,103 105,103 ——————— ————— ——————— ——————— ————— ——————— Total expenditure 125,166 1,335 126,501 115,914 - 115,914 ——————— ————— ——————— ——————— ————— ——————— NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (1,424) 859 (565) 2,296 2,296 RECONCILLIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 139,338 139,338 137,042 137,042 ——————— ————— ——————— ——————— ————— ——————— TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 14 £137,914 £ 859 £138,773 £139,338 £ - £139,338 ═══════ ═════ ═══════ ═══════ ═════ ═══════

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GOSPORT DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

30 September 2025

NOTE 1 — ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) Accounting framework

The financial accounts have been set out in accordance with the accounting framework required under the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing accounts in accordance with FRS 102 (SORP FRS 102 updated October 2019).

There were no material departures from these standards.

(b) Basis and content of the financial accounts

The accounts have been prepared on the basis of historical cost and the accruals concept to show a true and fair view of the Charity’s financial position and activities.

The accounts are expressed in pounds Sterling, rounded to the nearest pound and include all the assets and liabilities under the control of the Trustees of the Charity.

(c) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Land and buildings Acquisition information relating to the Council’s freehold land and buildings is not readily available and these premises are included in the accounts at a historical valuation and are not depreciated.

These costs are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful economic life of the assets and the lease term.

Other tangible fixed assets Other tangible assets are capitalised at cost and depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life as follows: Electrical equipment 4 Years straight line Other equipment 10 Years straight line Fixtures and fittings 20 Years straight line Acquisition information relating to the Council’s freehold land and buildings is not readily available and these premises are included in the accounts at a historical valuation and are not depreciated.

(d) Debtors

Debtors are stated at the amounts due to the Charity at the balance sheet date. Prepayments are recorded for the proportion of time-based expenditures attributable to the ensuing year.

(e) Cash and cash equivalents

This caption represents the amounts held in bank current accounts and cash at the balance sheet date together with bank deposits on less than 90 days’ notice at the balance sheet date.

(f) Liabilities

Liabilities are recognised as soon as an outflow of economic benefit is considered more likely than not to occur under a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to pay out resources. Creditors that are current liabilities are recognised at the settlement amount expected to be paid at the balance sheet date.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

30 September 2025

NOTE 1 — ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Grants and donations received for non-specific purposes or general funding are available for utilisation at the discretion of the Trustees and are dealt with through the General Fund.

Certain designated funds have been created by the Trustees to ring-fence resources that are not considered to be readily expendable. See Note 14.

Grants, donations and legacies received for specific projects are treated as restricted funds for use only in connection with the specified purposes as imposed by the donor or trust deed. Deficits on restricted funds are carried forward to the extent that the Trustees are satisfied that future funding will cover such deficits on a last-in-first-out basis.

(h) Income recognition

Income is brought into account when it is more likely than not that the economic benefit will accrue to the Charity.

Grants and donations Grants and donations (including government grants) received without preconditions attached are recognised on receipt. Gifts subject to performance-related or other conditions are recognised when such conditions are fulfilled and all the donors associated requirements concerning them have been complied with.

Gift Aid Tax refunds receivable under gift aid arrangements are recognised by reference to the date of the related gift. Gift aid recoverable on donations to trust and special funds is included in the fund to which the gifts relate.

Legacies Incoming resources from legacies are recognised when there is reasonable certainty that the legacy will be received and the value can be reliably measured.

Investment income Interest receivable is recognised in the year in which it is earned.

Other income Individual amounts classified as other income are disclosed separately if they are considered to be material.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

30 September 2025

NOTE 1 — ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

(h) Income recognition (continued)

Gifts in kind and intangible income

Gifts of tangible fixed assets for the Charity's use are recognised as incoming resources on the basis of their actual or estimated value, including VAT where appropriate, at the time the gift is made.

The value of volunteer time is not recognised in the financial statements since there is no measurable cost for their services.

Donated services are recognised as incoming resources insofar as another party is bearing the financial cost of the resources supplied and the benefit is quantifiable and measurable. An equivalent cost is recorded under the appropriate expenditure caption in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Expenditure is recognised when a liability is incurred or a constructive obligation arises resulting in payment being unavoidable or a commitment to pay that is intended to be acted upon.

Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

The Charity is exempted by HM Revenue & Customs from liability to tax on its operating surpluses and investment income whilst it pursues its charitable objectives.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

30 September 2025

NOTE 2 — TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Fixtures Land and Equip- and buildings ment fittings Total £ £ £ £ Cost or valuation At 1 October 2022 45,000 32,219 - 77,219 Additions during year - - Disposals (14,251) (14,251) —————— —————— ————— —————— At 30 September 2025 45,000 17,968 62,968 —————— —————— ————— —————— Depreciation/amortisation At 1 October 2022 23,398 23,398 Charge for year 2,907 2,907 Disposal (14,251) (14,251) —————— —————— ————— —————— At 30 September 2025 - 12,054 12,054 —————— —————— ————— —————— Net book value At 30 September 2025 £45,000 £ 5,914 £ £50,914 ══════ ══════ ═════ ══════ At 30 September 2024 £45,000 £ 8,821 £ - £53,821 ══════ ══════ ═════ ══════

NOTE 3 — DEBTORS

2025 2024 £ £ Debtors 600 615 Prepayments 4,035 2,058 Accrued income 4,325 1,059 ————— ————— £8,960 £3,732 ═════ ═════

NOTE 4 — CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 £ £ Creditors 810 810 Accrued charges 329 367 Deferred income - - ————— ————— £1,139 £1,177 ═════ ═════

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

30 September 2025

NOTE 5 – INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

2025 2024 Unrest- Restricted ricted Total Total £ £ £ £ Voluntary income Donations 7,406 7,406 2,856 Patrons 1,717 1,717 1,467 Gift Aid - Grants 2,194 2,194 - —————— ————— —————— —————— 9,123 2,194 11,317 4,323 —————— ————— —————— —————— Income from fundraising events Tuck Shop Sales 860 860 1,219 Hall hire 10,127 10,127 7,048 Raffles/Lottery 711 711 535 Scout shop sales 11,040 11,040 10,890 Ticket sales 9,711 9,711 7,873 Sponsors 590 590 1,846 —————— ————— —————— —————— 33,039 - 33,039 29,411 —————— ————— —————— —————— Income from Grants Interest Received - - - —————— ————— —————— —————— £41,162 £ - £41,162 £33,734 ══════ ═════ ══════ ══════

NOTE 6 – INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

2025 2024 Unrest- Restricted ricted Total Total £ £ £ £ Membership subscriptions Capitation fees 49,287 49,287 48,271 Membership fees 11,476 11,476 10,050 —————— ————— —————— —————— 60,763 - 60,763 58,321 —————— ————— —————— —————— Income from activities Camp fees 17,770 17,770 22,039 Activities 2,706 2,706 3,962 Miscellaneous Income - - - Clothing Reimbursements 341 341 154 —————— ————— —————— —————— 20,817 - 20,817 26,155 —————— ————— —————— —————— £81,580 £ - £81,580 £84,476 ══════ ═════ ══════ ══════

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

30 September 2025

NOTE 7 – RAISING FUNDS

2025 2024 Unrest- Restricted ricted Total Total £ £ £ £ Stock purchases 6,185 6,185 9,064 Tuck Shop Purchases 1,503 Advertising 244 ————— ——— ————— ————— £ 6,185 £ - £ 6,185 £10 811 ═════ ═══ ═════ ═════

NOTE 8 – CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

NOTE 8 – CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2025 2024
Unrest- Rest-
ricted ricted Total Total
£ £ £ £
Membership subscriptions paid
Capitation fees 45,994 45,994 41,463
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Donations Paid
Sundry donations 1,250 - 1,250 -
-
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Activities Expensed
Camp site fees 5,395 5,395 6,057
Camp activities 7,478 7,478 9,976
Materials purchased 2,093 2,093 2,260
Catering 8,431 8,431 6,269
Activities 2,247 2,247 2,429
Hall hire 5,973 5,973 5,031
Training 108 108 140
Transport 2,645 2,645 593
Clothing costs 7,489 7,489 5,742
Services purchased 6,134 6,134 3,270
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47,993 - 47,993 41,767
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Premises Expenses
Rent and rates 7,610 7,610 6,303
Utilities 6,780 6,780 7,592
Repairs and maintenance 750 1,335 2,085 84
Insurance 3,729 3,729 3,598
Cleaning - - (13)
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18,869 1,335 20,204 17,564
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Management and Administration
Printing, postage and stationery 771 771 216
Telephone - - 25
Depreciation 2,906 2,906 3,255
Bank and Card charges 1,198 1,198 753
Misc -
Independent examiner’s fees 60
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4,875 - 4,875 4,309
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£118,982 £1,335 £120,316 £105,103
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

30 September 2025

NOTE 9 – TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

No trustees, nor anyone connected with them, received any remuneration in connection with their services as trustees of the Charity during the year.

No trustee expenses were incurred.

The Trustees control and manage the Charity and make all strategic decisions in relation to its activities.

NOTE 10 – STAFF COSTS

Number of employees

Average number of persons employed under contracts of service during the year was: nil (2024: nil).

NOTE 11 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Charity did not engage in any transactions with related parties during the year.

NOTE 12 – FUNDS HELD AS CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE

Gosport District Scout Council holds funds on behalf of the 4[th] and 9[th] Gosport Scout Group as their agent.

These amounts are not included in the assets, income or expenditure of Gosport District Scout Council in the reporting period. All monies are separated to their own funds on the Charity’s accounting software to ensure segregation and safe custody from the Charity’s own assets. The amounts received and paid as agent were as follows:

9[th] Gosport Scouts Group £ £ Membership fee income 140 Income from activities 188 Expenditure on activities 328 ———— ———— £ - £328 ════ ════ 4[th] Gosport Scout Group £ £ Bank Balance (overdrawn) (97) (97) ———— ———— £ (97) £(97) ════ ════

These groups are voluntary organisations with objectives that the trustees consider to align with Gosport District Scout’s objectives, as such the general fund of the Council was used to cover the shortfall in the current period and was recovered in the subsequent accounting year.

No fees were charged to either Group for the administration of the agency arrangement.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

30 September 2025

NOTE 13 – ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Fixed Net current Net assets assets assets £ £ £ Unrestricted: General fund 3,278 38,004 41,282 —————— —————— ——————— Designated funds: Active Support Group 3,485 3,485 Youth sections: Beavers - Cubs 224 224 Scouts 327 327 Explorers 10,368 10,368 Gang Show 294 3,123 3,417 Gang Show Restricted 859 859 Kayak 556 556 Network Unit 640 640 Activities 2,342 450 2,792 Scout Shop 45,000 29,823 74,823 —————— —————— ——————— 47,636 49,855 97,491 —————— ——————— ——————— ACCUMULATED FUNDS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 £50,914 £ 87,859 £138,773

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

30 September 2025

NOTE 14 – MOVEMENTS ON FUNDS

Fund Fund balances balances brought Trans- carried forward Income Expenditure fers forward £ £ £ £ £ (a) Unrestricted General fund 42,198 60,022 (59,363) (1,575) 41,282 ——————— ——————— ——————— —————— ——————— Designated funds: Active Support Group 3,510 (25) 3,485 Youth sections: Beavers - Cubs 500 (276) 224 Scouts 1,729 (1,402) 327 Explorers 11,728 11,409 (11,889) (880) 10,368 Gang Show 3,189 25,672 (24,725) (719) 3,417 Kayak 556 556 Network Unit 640 640 Activities 4,034 13,370 (18,505) 3,893 2,792 Scout Shop 73,483 11,040 (8,981) (719) 74,823 ——————— ——————— ——————— ————— ——————— 97,140 63,720 (65,803) 1,575 96,632 ——————— ——————— ——————— ————— ——————— RESTRICTED Gang Show (HCC Grant) 2,194 (1,335) 859 ——————— ——————— ——————— ——————— ——————— 97,140 65,914 (67,138) 1,575 96,156 ——————— ——————— ——————— ——————— ——————— Total funds £139,338 £125,936 £(125,501) £ - £138,773 ═══════ ═══════ ═══════ ═════ ═══════

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