Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1st September 2024 To 31st August 2025 Charity name: 2nd Heald Green Scout Group Charity registration number: 1031738
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 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. 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. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Provision of scouting on a weekly basis for young people aged 4 – 18 during term time. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | 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. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | amazing volunteers who give up their time each and every week to enable the amazing programme and skills for life we provide to all the young people. We recognise the amazing contribution from our volunteers. |
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Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The group offers skills for life to over 90 young people aged 4 – 18. The group supports the local community through helping in the local park with maintenance, maintaining the flower beds and conducting litter picks. In addition the group supports community events such as the heald green festival and Christmas markets. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The group is in a healthy stable financial position and covered all it’s costs in the last financial year, as well as investing in new equipment and resources for the group. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Group'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 Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to a full years running costs given our main fund raising event is held annually. We also are aware in the next 5 to 10 years that the roof will require significant repair or replacement which is estimated to be no more than £20,000 and we are putting away £1000 per annum to hold 50% of the estimated cost at the time of replacement with loans/ grants covering the difference. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 13,500 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties of note. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The Group'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. |
| How is the charity constituted? (Registered Charity) |
Para 1.25 | The Group is a trust established under its rules (POR) which are common to all Scouts. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. |
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name
2nd Heald Green Scout Group
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
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| Registered charity number | 1031738 |
| Charity’s principal address | Scout Hall Behind Methodist Church, Brown Lane, SK8 3RR |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Stian Soliand- Reyes |
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| Peter Metcalfe | ||||
| Janet Jackson | ||||
| Niral Mehta | ||||
| Zeenat Rasul | ||||
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Peter Metcalfe Full name(s) Peter Metcalfe Position (eg Secretary, Group Lead Volunteer Chair, etc) Date 20/01/2025
2nd Heald Green Scout Group Charity Number: 1031738
Accounts for period 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025
| Subscriptions Received Capitation Activities Squirrels Beavers Cubs Scouts Explorers Group Activities Premises Regular Rental Receipts Function Receipts Deposits Held for Next Year Electricity Broadband Rent to Church Insurance Cleaning/gardening Maintenance Other Grants Rec'd Bank Int Rec'd District Loan Gift Aid Donations Bonfire Proceeds Plant Sale Proceeds Contribs to Hoodies & Neckers Sale of Gas Hobs Church BBQ Takings Training Courses for Leaders Badges Legal Fees re Lease of Hut Scouts RAM License Refund re Overpayment Refunded Booking Deposits Group Equipment Group Consumables Totals: Opening Bank Balances Closing Bank Balances |
Income £12,211.01 £175.00 £300.00 £1,314.50 £3,315.00 £2,740.00 £1,217.50 £2,835.00 £300.00 £40.00 £178.13 £0.00 £3,120.75 £30.00 £10,230.08 £1,298.50 £56.25 30.00 118.48 £39,510.20 £18,677.53 |
Expenditure £5,428.00 £0.00 £764.20 £1,159.90 £3,313.60 £4,089.12 £3,979.15 1335.48 144.00 £716.64 £751.70 £1,507.25 £5,851.47 £592.00 £447.20 £3,587.50 £5.00 £10.00 £200.00 £1,510.30 £1,145.59 £36,538.10 £21,649.63 |
Movement £6,783.01 -£5,461.47 -£5,954.04 £7,604.60 |
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| £2,972.10 | |||
2nd Heald Green Scout Group Charity Number: 1031738
Notes to the Accounts
We show an increase of funds held this year of £2971.80. This increase was generated from increased hut rentals of £1000 up from the previous year and increased proceeds from the annual Bonfire Fundraiser.can largely be accounted for in the increased Bonfire Fundraising Event.
At the end of the year we hold £300.00 in Rental deposits held for the next financial year. We also owe £1000 loan to Cheadle District which will be repaid in the next financial year.
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees
Charity Name 2nd Heald Green Scout Group
On accounts for the year 31st August 2025 Charity no 1031738 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 08 / 2025.
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have 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:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply 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 the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
| Signed: | Chris Barton | Date: | 27/11/2025 |
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| Name: | Christopher Barton | ||
| Relevant professional | MAAT & CIMA Part Qual. | ||
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