Trustees. Annual Report for the period
Period start date
Period end date
Scouts
1st FordlngbrKlg•
From
01
04
2024 To 31
Reference and administration details
03
2025
Section A
Charlty name
1 sl Fordingbridge Scout Group
Other names charity is known by
Reglstered charlty number (If any)
1024329
Charity's principal address
1st Fordingbridge Scout Group
Roundhill
Fordingbridge
Postcode
SP6 1AQ
Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charlty
Dat•s act•d If not for whol•
ar
Tr￿10* nam•
Offl¢e (11 anyl
Namè of porson (or body) •ntltlod
toa
nt trust•?
Tracey Whittle
Shirley Brookes
Chair
Group Lead
Volunteer
Treasurer
Treasurer
Jackie Davison
Lilian Stsples
Jackie Taylor
Sarah Godwin
0110412024 - 2610612024
From 2610612024
John Hayes
Debra Poole
Frorn 2610612024
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Names of the trustees for the charity, if anyi (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name
Dates acted rf not for whole
ear
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Marth 2012

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chlef executive or names of senlor stsff memb8rs {Optlonal Informatlon)
Section B
Structure, governance and management
Descrlptlon of the charlty's trusts
The Group's goveming documents are those of The Scout Association.
They consist of a Royal Charter. which in tum gives authority to the Bye
Laws of the Associats'on and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The
Scout Association
The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all
Scouts, operating as a Public Benefit Entity
Type of governing document
How the charity is constituted
Trustee selection methods
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation
and Rules of The Scout Association
Addltlonal governance issues (Optional inforniation)
Trustees are inducted and trained in accordance with the Policy,
Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association
You may choose to include
additional infomiation, where
relevant, atrA)ut:
The principal risk to the Scout Group arises from the costs associated with
owning our own building. The maintenance of the building is managed by
the Trustee Board. Income from subscriptions and fundraising are used to
maintain a surplus in excess of reserves as a contingency for unexpected
maintenance and repair costs. Grants are used when available for more
major renovations.
policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees.
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charty
works;
relationship with any related
parties,.
trustees. consideration of
major risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
TAR
March 2012

Section C
Objectives and activities
The objectives of the Scout Group are to act as a unit of the Scout
Association. Scouting exists to actively engage and support young
people in their personal development, empowering them to make a
posits.ve contribution to K￿lety.
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
1 st Fordingbridge Scout Group provides Scouting related activities and
opportunities to approximately 70 young people between the ages of 4
and 14 years old. Our young peopl8 are supported by 26 adult
volunteers.
Summary of the main
activlties undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
thls sectlon the statutory
declaratlon that trustees have
had regard to the guldance
Issued by the Charity
Commlsslon on public
benefit)
The Group meets the Charty Cornmission's public benefrt criteria under
both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship
or communty development headings.
Addltlonal detalls of obJectlve8 and actlvltles (Optlonal Informatlon)
None of the sessions and activities would be ￿￿ble without the
signrficant contribution of the 26 adult volunteers and the support of
parents.
You may choose to include
further statements. where
relevant. about:
policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related
investrnent;
contributs'on made by
volunteers.
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March 2012

Section D
Achievements and performance
During the financial year 202412025 our sections enjoyed a varied
programme of indoor and outdcMJr activities and camps.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charlty
during the year
We have participated in local communty events. including Remembrance
Day Parade.
During the year we completed our project to ref urbish our toilets to make
them accessible to wheelchair users.
Section E
Financial review
The Group's policy on reserve5 is to hold suff icient resources to continue
the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising
activities fall short. The Group's Trustee Board considers that the Group
should hold a sum equivalent to 12 month's running costs, circa £15,000.
Brlef statement of the
charity's policy on reserves
Detalls of any funds materially
In deflclt
Further flnanclal r8vl8w d8talls (Optlonal Informatlon)
The Group's principal swrce of f unds is f rom subscriptions paid on a
half-termly basis each young person in the Group. A small discount is
given to the children of leaders and to younger siblings.
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant about:
the charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising);
how expenditure has
supported the key objectives
of the char5ty;
investrnent policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.
There are two main fundraising efforts undertak8n annual. There is a
sumrner raffle and a Christmas post.
The Group's income and expenditure is small. The Group has adopted
low risk strategy and all funds are held in cash at Lloyds Bank.
Section F
Other optional information
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March 2012

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(3)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Lilian Staples
Treasurer
Shirley Brookes
Group Lead Volunteer
Dato
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March 2012

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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustees
1 $1 Fordingbridge Scout Group
On accounts for the year
ended
31 March 2025
Charity no
(if any)
1024329
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3110312025.
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you a￿ 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 Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act. or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns 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.
Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
2L
Name:
20 £ GDooA(LO
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:
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seL IEL
Oct 2018
IER

Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern
(s8e CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and
guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
Oct 2018