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2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report

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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
Other names the charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any)
HQ registration number
Charity’s principal address
Wellingborough District Scout Council
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Wellingborough
Postcode N N 8 5 B X

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)

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Trustee Name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
whole year
Hollie Abraham
strict Youth Commission
Tina Abraham Resigned 21/09/23
GeoffreyBarden Chairman
Scott Freeman Treasurer
Carol Haybyrne Secretary
Sarah Heafield Resigned 21/09/23
Michael Jennings
Samuel Jennings
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Scout Network Commi s
Adrian Jewell
Caroline Jewell
David Jones
Peter Morrall Resigned 21/09/23
Karen Nightingale Resigned 21/09/23
EmilyO'Keeffe
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Explorer Scout Commi s
Paul Palmer
John Paton
BarryPotter
Iain Riley Resigned 21/09/23
Piotr Shefchick Resigned 21/09/23
GeoffreySimmons Resigned 21/09/23

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) (These will be published in the annual report of the charity)

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Type of advisor Name Address
Section B
Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

The District's governing documents are those of the 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. (e.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted The District is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. (e.g. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, (e.g. appointed by, elected by) Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose to include additional The District is managed by the District Trustee Board, the information, where relevant, about: members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout District which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 6 Policies and procedures adopted for: Trustees (including 2 Ex Officio Trustees, and 2 co-opted a) the induction and training of trustees; Trustees) and meets every # months. b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts manage them Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board. This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run highquality and safe programmes that gives young people skills for life.

Section B
Structure, governance and management (continued)
Section B
Structure, governance and management (continued)
Risk and Internal Control (Specimen 1)
The District Trustee Board has identified the major risks to
which they believe the District is exposed, these have been
reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate
against them. The main areas of concern that have been
identified are:
Damage to the building, property and equipment. The

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District would request the use of buildings, property and
equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the
church, community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar
reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The
District has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in
place to mitigate against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
District through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The District is primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The
District does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of
activities should there be a major reduction in income.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The District is totally reliant
upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the
District. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to
an unacceptable level in a particular section or the 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 a Group.
Reduction or loss of members. The rict provides activities for
all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a reduction in
membership in a particular section or a group as whole then
there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or
closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete
closure of a Group.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set
out in its governing document
The Purpose of Scouting
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young
people in their personal development,
empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
The Values of Scouting
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 world in
which we live.
Belief -We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.

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p , Co-operation - We make a positive difference; we cooperate 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 they are doing and have fun - take part in activities indoors and outdoors - learn by doing - share in spiritual reflection - take responsibility and make choices - undertake new and challenging activities - make and live by their Promise.

The Charity normally holds a number of events to Summary of the main activities in relation compliment the programmes provided by individual Scout to these objects Groups. The District has maintained a Social Media presence and has continued to generate interest and joining enquiries. The District commemorated Remembrance Day with a display of Poppies at Dale End (District Headquarters) The District owns the Scout Shop. The District Gang Show has been able to be held this year.

Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

Public benefit statement The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
criteria under both the advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or community development
headings.
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of
the charity during the year
Much work has been completed in order to consolidate
Groups and ensure that support is given to them to get
programmes up and running. A number of members of the
District Team have been working with local Groups to
support where
there have been a lack of leaders.
In October we were delighted to be able to
begin rehearsals for our District Gang Show, which has an
huge effect upon public perception of the District. We
supported the local Remembrance services in both the town


Much work has been completed in order to consolidate
Groups and ensure that support is given to them to get
programmes up and running. A number of members of the
District Team have been working with local Groups to
support where
there have been a lack of leaders.
In October we were delighted to be able to
begin rehearsals for our District Gang Show, which has an
huge effect upon public perception of the District. We

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supported the local Remembrance services in both the town and surrounding villages. We complemented this with our display of poppies at the District headquarters, which continues to received positive comments. We took a large party to Belgium to view the World War one cemeteries. A number of young people attended theWorld Scout Jamboree. We introduced a District Wellbeing Day for all Sections. Much work has been done around training compliance for adults, which has resulted in 100% compliance in mandatory training. All enquiries for places were dealt with by the Deputy District Commissioner for Development. We saw a huge increase in the number of enquiries received, which resulted in an increase in numbers of young people at the year end.

Section E Financial Review
Quantify and explain any designations
Details of any funds materially in deficit
(circumstances plus steps to eliminate)
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on
reserves
Reserves Policy
The District's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient
resources to continue the charitable activities of the group
should income and fundraising activities fall short. The
District Trustee Board considers that the District should hold
a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £15000.

Further financial review details (optional information)

information, where relevant, about:
• investment policy and objectives;
umay chooseto include additional
charity’s principal sources of funds
(including any fundraising);
expenditure has supported the key
objectives of the charity;
Investment Policy




The District has adopted a low risk strategy to the
investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only
mainstream banks or building societies. A small amount is
held in the Scout Association Short Term Investment
Service.


The District Trustee Board regularly monitors the levels of
bank balances and the interest rates received to ensure the
group obtains maximum value and income from its banking
arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using an
account that requires a period of notice before funds may be
withdrawn, before doing so the DistrictTrustee Board
considers the cash flow requirements.

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: Investment Policy

• the charity’s principal sources of funds The District has adopted a low risk strategy to the (including any fundraising); investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies. A small amount is held in the Scout Association Short Term Investment Service.

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Section F Other Optional Information

Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities 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)
Date
Cjewell Cjewell Cjewell Cjewell Cjewell Cjewell G Barden
Caroline Jewell Geoff Barden
District Commissioner District Chair
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Wellingborough District Scout Council (Charity no.1024361 ) Receipts and Payments Main Account

Year start date

Year end date

For the year 1st April 31st March To from 2023 2024

Receipts and payments

Receipts Unrestricted
funds
£
27,850.00
-
-
-
27,850.00
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,710.00
60.00
369.45
2,139.45
764.07
-
-
-
764.07
30,753.52
Unrestricted
funds
£
27,850.00
-
-
-
27,850.00
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,710.00
60.00
369.45
2,139.45
764.07
-
-
-
764.07
30,753.52
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,738.12
-
4,738.12
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,500.40
-
142.84
-
9,358.83
-
11,143.00
-
660.00
-
21,304.67
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48.93
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48.93
-
26,091.72
-
2023/24
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,738.12
-
4,738.12
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,500.40
-
142.84
-
9,358.83
-
11,143.00
-
660.00
-
21,304.67
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48.93
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48.93
-
26,091.72
-
2023/24
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,738.12
-
4,738.12
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,500.40
-
142.84
-
9,358.83
-
11,143.00
-
660.00
-
21,304.67
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48.93
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48.93
-
26,091.72
-
2023/24
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,738.12
-
4,738.12
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,500.40
-
142.84
-
9,358.83
-
11,143.00
-
660.00
-
21,304.67
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48.93
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-
-
-
-
-
-
48.93
-
26,091.72
-
2023/24
Total funds
£
27,850.00
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-
4,738.12
32,588.12
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-
6,500.40
142.84
9,358.83
11,143.00
660.00
21,304.67
1,710.00
60.00
369.45
2,139.45
813.00
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-
813.00
56,845.24
-
56,845.24
2022/23
Total funds
£
Donations, legacies and similar
income
Membership subscriptions 27,850.00 24,690.20
Donations -
Legacies - -
Gift Aid - -
Grendon Secured Funds -
Sub total 27,850.00 24,690.20
Grants
Maintenance grant - -
Other grants - -
Sub total - -
Events (gross)
Gang Show - 10,007.23
Duke of Edinburgh - 156.00
World Jamboree 2023 - -
YPRES 2024 - -
District Camp 2024 - -
Sub total - 156.00
Scout hut income
Hire of building 1,710.00 2,125.00
Hire of equipment 60.00 90.00
Other Scout hut income 369.45 -
Sub total 2,139.45 2,215.00
Investment income
Bank interest 764.07 631:90
Building Society interest - -
The Scout Association Short Term
Investment Service
- -
Other investment income - -
Sub total 764.07 -
Total Gross Income
Asset and investment sales, etc.
Total receipts
27,061.20
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30,753.52 26,091.72 -
30,753.52 26,091.72 - 56,845.24 27,061.20

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Wellingborough District Scout Council (Charity no.1024361 ) Receipts and Payments Main Account

Year start date

Year end date

For the year 1st April 31st March To from 2023 2024

Receipts and payments

Payments Unrestricted
funds
£
727.91
649.38
225.04
1,603.30
1,874.82
757.58
287.30
1,018.27
4,600.00
-
3,600.20
864.00
70.16
16,277.96
-
-
-
-
-
16,277.96
Unrestricted
funds
£
727.91
649.38
225.04
1,603.30
1,874.82
757.58
287.30
1,018.27
4,600.00
-
3,600.20
864.00
70.16
16,277.96
-
-
-
-
-
16,277.96
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,184.25
-
11,879.28
-
442.40
-
11,297.36
-
27,803.29
-
27,803.29
-
2023/24
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,184.25
-
11,879.28
-
442.40
-
11,297.36
-
27,803.29
-
27,803.29
-
2023/24
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,184.25
-
11,879.28
-
442.40
-
11,297.36
-
27,803.29
-
27,803.29
-
2023/24
Total funds
£
Total funds
£
2022/23
Total funds
£
Charitable Payments
Membership subscriptions paid on
(National/County/Area/District)
- 24,466.05
Youth programme and activities 727.91 727.91 1,178.12
Adult support and training - -
Headquarters Cleaning 649.38 649.38 822.05
Water and Sewerage 225.04 225.04 420.25
Electricity and Gas 1,603.30 1,603.30 884.98
Insurance 1,874.82 1,874.82 3,185.88
Maintainence 757.58 757.58 698.54
Materials and equipment 287.30 287.30 -
Administration and stationary 1,018.27 1,018.27 950.22
Contribution to camp costs 4,600.00 4,600.00 -
- - -
Recruitment & Development 3,600.20 3,600.20 166.50
Online Scout Manager 864.00 864.00 -
Bank Charges 70.16 70.16 100.17
Sub total 16,277.96 16,277.96 32,872.76
Event expenses
World Scout Jamboree 2023 - 4,184.25 27,036.46
YPRES 2024 - 11,879.28 -
Jersey 2025 - 442.40 -
Gang Show 2024 - 11,297.36 13,028.47
Sub total - 27,803.29 40,064.93
Total Gross Expenditure
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
Transfers between funds
Funds last year end - March 2023
Funds this year end
72,937.69
- - - -
16,277.96
14,475.56
-
-
14,475.56
27,803.29
- 1,711.57
-
- 1,711.57
-
-
-
-
-
72,937.69
14,475.56 - 1,711.57 12,763.99 - 45,876.49
- - -
- - - -
14,475.56 - 1,711.57 12,763.99 - 45,876.49

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Wellingborough District Scout Council (Charity no.1024361 ) Receipts and Payments Main Account

Year start date Year end date For the year 1st April 31st March To from 2023 2024

Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year

Unrestricted
funds
£
Cash funds
Lloyds Current Account
1,677.33
Lloyds Savings Account
2,299.35
Lloyds Fixed Term Deposit Account
16,723.64
Lloyds GangShow Current Account-
HSBC Community Account
539.80
HSBC Savings Account
178.63
Natwest Grendon(Closed)
-
Scout Ass CharityDeposit Account
-
Cash/Floats
-
Total cash funds
21,418.75
Other monetary assets
Tax claim
-
Debts due from the
County/Area/District/Group
-
Insurance claim
-
Sub total
-
Investment assets
Investment property - detail
-
Quoted investments
-
Other investments - detail
-
Sub total
-
Non monetary assets for
Land and buildings
-
Motor vehicles
-
Scouting equipment, furniture etc
-
Other
-
Sub total
-
Liabilities
Accounts not yet paid
-
Expenses incurred but not invoiced
-
Subscriptions not yet paid
-
Loan - 15th WB
-
Other liabilities
-
Sub total
-
Unrestricted
funds
£
Cash funds
Lloyds Current Account
1,677.33
Lloyds Savings Account
2,299.35
Lloyds Fixed Term Deposit Account
16,723.64
Lloyds GangShow Current Account-
HSBC Community Account
539.80
HSBC Savings Account
178.63
Natwest Grendon(Closed)
-
Scout Ass CharityDeposit Account
-
Cash/Floats
-
Total cash funds
21,418.75
Other monetary assets
Tax claim
-
Debts due from the
County/Area/District/Group
-
Insurance claim
-
Sub total
-
Investment assets
Investment property - detail
-
Quoted investments
-
Other investments - detail
-
Sub total
-
Non monetary assets for
Land and buildings
-
Motor vehicles
-
Scouting equipment, furniture etc
-
Other
-
Sub total
-
Liabilities
Accounts not yet paid
-
Expenses incurred but not invoiced
-
Subscriptions not yet paid
-
Loan - 15th WB
-
Other liabilities
-
Sub total
-
Unrestricted
funds
£
Cash funds
Lloyds Current Account
1,677.33
Lloyds Savings Account
2,299.35
Lloyds Fixed Term Deposit Account
16,723.64
Lloyds GangShow Current Account-
HSBC Community Account
539.80
HSBC Savings Account
178.63
Natwest Grendon(Closed)
-
Scout Ass CharityDeposit Account
-
Cash/Floats
-
Total cash funds
21,418.75
Other monetary assets
Tax claim
-
Debts due from the
County/Area/District/Group
-
Insurance claim
-
Sub total
-
Investment assets
Investment property - detail
-
Quoted investments
-
Other investments - detail
-
Sub total
-
Non monetary assets for
Land and buildings
-
Motor vehicles
-
Scouting equipment, furniture etc
-
Other
-
Sub total
-
Liabilities
Accounts not yet paid
-
Expenses incurred but not invoiced
-
Subscriptions not yet paid
-
Loan - 15th WB
-
Other liabilities
-
Sub total
-
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
-
-
31,935.80
-
13,276.36
-
2,055.57
-
72.90
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
47,340.63
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,769.00
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,769.00
-
-
-
-
-
4,400.00
-
189.60
-
-
-
4,589.60
-
31st March 2024
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
-
-
31,935.80
-
13,276.36
-
2,055.57
-
72.90
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
47,340.63
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,769.00
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,769.00
-
-
-
-
-
4,400.00
-
189.60
-
-
-
4,589.60
-
31st March 2024
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
-
-
31,935.80
-
13,276.36
-
2,055.57
-
72.90
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
47,340.63
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,769.00
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,769.00
-
-
-
-
-
4,400.00
-
189.60
-
-
-
4,589.60
-
31st March 2024
Total funds
£
1,677.33
34,235.15
30,000.00
2,055.57
612.70
178.63
-
-
-
68,759.38
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,769.00
-
-
-
3,769.00
-
-
4,400.00
189.60
-
4,589.60
Total funds
£
1,677.33
34,235.15
30,000.00
2,055.57
612.70
178.63
-
-
-
68,759.38
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,769.00
-
-
-
3,769.00
-
-
4,400.00
189.60
-
4,589.60
31st March
2023
Total funds
£
-
-
-
-
2,822.62
14,987.83
4,738.16
33,446.78
-
55,995.39
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,769.00
-
-
-
3,769.00
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total net assets 21,418.75 55,699.23 - 77,117.98 59,764.39

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Notes Regarding accounts above and the restricted funds

Lloyds Savings Accounts 2,299.35 31,935.80 Subscription '24 34,235.15
Lloyds Fixed Term Deposit 16,723.64 4,787.09 Grendon held
till Feb '27
2,414.07 Bozeat held till
Feb '28
6,175.20 Rosemary
Morrall Fund
30,000.00
HSBC Community Account 539.80 72.90 Gang Show 612.70 To be closed
HSBC Savings Account 178.63 178.63 To be closed

The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 4th October 2024 and signed on their behalf by

S Freeman
Signature
Print Name
Geoff Barden Chair
S Freeman Scott Freeman Treasurer

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LT700003 February 2024)

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of Wellingborough District Scout Council On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Charity no 1024361 Set out on pages 1 to 3 (One to Three) including this report I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (llhe Trusf) for the year ended 3110312024 Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with Ihe 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 Ihe 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kepl in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not Comp￿ with the applicable requirements concerning the form 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 Ihe accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Darren Warren Date: 0111012024 Name: Darren Warren - Denton Tavara Limited Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): FMAAT Address: 61a High Street South Rushden Northants, NN10 ORA

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

Income and Expenditure Account Wellingborough District Scout Council For the year ended 31 March 2024 Account 2024 Turnover Charitable Donations Interest Income Revenue Sales Shop Sales Subscriptions 2,059.61 72.55 33,897.80 2,260.83 408.63 32,778.68 Totsl Turnover 71.478.10 Cost of Sales Direct Expenses Totsl Cost of Sales 2,730.30 2,730.30 Gross Profit 68 747.80 Administrative Costs Advertising & Marketing Audit & Accountancy fees Cleaninq General Expenses Insuran IT Soknre and Consumables Liqhl, Power, Healinq Postage, Freight & Courier Printing & Stationery Rent Repairs & Maintenance Travel - International Travel - National Totsl Administrative Costs 104.17 59.23 247.00 1,634.77 666.00 432.00 962.90 6.00 170.00 1.423.00 79.08 9,417.00 293.00 15,494.15 Excess of Income Over Ex enditure 53 253.65