33[rd] Norwich Scout Group Annual General Meeting Report 2024/2025
Contents
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Chairs Report
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Group Lead Volunteer Report
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Treasurer – Financial Statement
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Squirrel Section
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Beaver Section
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Cub Section
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Scout Section
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Explorer Section
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Building Committee
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Fundraising
– Group Chair Report Dawn Inger
We have now fully embedded ourselves to our new 33[rd] Scout building, after saying goodbye to Colman Road.
I cannot say a big enough thank you to all those involved, this project has taken up many hours of people’s lives, decisions have had to be made, designs tweaked and at times breaths held.
We had the ‘soft’ opening inviting all those who played a part in building, designing and supporting us, followed by our fun community opening, which again was a great event.
Our wonderful new Scout building is used daily by lots of varied groups including the Scout groups. Weekends it has been hired for children’s birthdays and family get togethers.
Mandy Brown (nearly treasurer) has all the accounts for the 33rd and is working with Andy for a smooth transition, this process has been held up due to the new building. I hope full transition will happen soon.
Our groups are full the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers are enjoying all that the organisation offers again supported by our wonderful enthusiastic volunteers at Jessopp road.
We now have a Squirrel section which is for 4 years to 6 years, we also have a waiting list for this group too. Again, it is run by volunteers, a huge thank you to Andre and all those that support him.
We continue to have fund raising projects and soon we have our Quiz and chips event to be held at Jessop rd. We will be having a festive fair (29[th] November 11-3pm) which is supported by our fund-raising volunteers and parents. This is a lovely event, and I look forward to it.
I continue to be impressed by the dedication of all volunteers supporting the 33[rd] Norwich Scout group. Some volunteers run sections, others like me turn up and ‘help out’.
33[rd] Norwich Scout Group, Registered Charity: 1035309
We have an amazing group of volunteers but still need more so if you have any time to spare, please get in touch. Your support could be helping at an event, joining one of the sections or giving us some ideas about fund raising.
I hope to continue to remain as chair for the coming year. Dawn Inger - Chair
Group Lead Volunteer Report – Andrew Parle
Another incredibly successful year. But not only a successful year but also it has been a year of change, and I’m delighted we have embraced it and made it work for us!
Here are some of my highlights for this year:
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Opening a brand-new section for Squirrels. We now welcome 4–6-year-olds. The Squirrels have brought energy and joy to the group! Thank you to new volunteers too!
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Beavers, Cubs and Scouts continue to go from strength to strength with consistently full sections and sadly long waiting list. With brilliant programmes and activities highlights include the Beaver trip to Pleasure wood Hills, Scouts & Explorers trip to Luxembourg but there are so many more highlights. Please do read the section reports in this pack.
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Our Explorer section this year continues to grow in success and particularly worth noting the nearly doubling of membership recently – well done. More young people enjoying the benefits of Scouts
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In March after 76 years, we left our hall at Colman Road. It was a team effort to empty and close the building. It was sad we had to leave but also the future is much brighter in our new home at Jessopp.
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I’m incredibly proud of the young people and volunteers over the last year. We moved out of Jessopp in April 2024. Squeezed into Colman Road till March 2025 then had a long Easter break till we could return to site and final use the new building in June. During this time the volunteers kept the programme interesting and engaging whilst all these changes happened – well done!
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Of course, we can’t forget the opening of our amazing new home at Jessopp. It’s been many years in the planning, years of fundraising and 9 months of building. But on the 1[st of] June we reopened and have been enjoying its fantastic facilities since.
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Also to highlight the amazing fundraising. Not only did we raise an additional £130,000 during the year for the building. The first event in the new building was a Quiz & Chips night giving testament to the amazing fundraising who work behind the scenes.
We are now a huge Scout Group with nearly 150 young people, 50 volunteers. We also have over 20 session per week booked into Jessopp with groups across the community using the site including Art Groups, Toddler messy play, Pilates, Yoga, capoeira to name a few.
A huge thank you to all the volunteers and supporters who make this group possible – Thank you!
Sadly, we have a waiting list of equal size (140 young people) who can’t join. We continue to need more volunteers to be able to expand our sections further. If you’re interested in volunteering please do reach out 33rdnorwich@gmail.com
This is my 7[th] year as Group Lead Volunteer and I’m more excited now than ever on what the future holds.
Andrew Parle - Lead Volunteer
33[rd] Norwich Scout Group, Registered Charity: 1035309
Treasurer – Financial Statement & Scrutineer Report ~~—————ee=—————————————’—___——__————__—————_——~~
See Separate report
– Squirrels Section Andre Correia, Squirrels Team Leader
Our Squirrel Drey has had a busy and exciting first year. We began in February with 12 young people, full of energy and curiosity. Not long after we started, we faced a period of transition with a prolonged Easter break as we moved first into Jessop Road and then shortly afterwards into our fantastic new building. Despite the moves, the Squirrels quickly settled into their new space and made it their own.
Growth and Membership
In June, we expanded to 15 places. At the time, 2 of our Squirrels were finding it a little shaky and not attending regularly, so the section balanced at 13. By the end of term, those 2 children successfully rejoined and are now thriving again, showing the resilience and community spirit that Squirrels is all about.
A special highlight was investing 12 Squirrels into the section this year – a milestone moment marking their place in the Scouting family.
Activities and Highlights
Throughout the year, we’ve enjoyed a wide variety of activities. Some highlights include:
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Team games and team building challenges.
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Exploring nature, making crafts using nature resources.
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Celebrating festivals and seasons.
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Cooking simple treats from fruit kebabs to making biscuits from scratch and
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decorating them, earning badges such as Super Chef.
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On the topic of food, trying lots of different foods and flavours for the first time.
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Learning about safety through a session on risks and hazards, helping the
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children recognise dangers in a fun and age-appropriate way.
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Taking part in an Emergency Aid session, where the Squirrels learned the
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basics of keeping safe and helping others, and proudly earned their very first
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staged activity badge in Emergency Aid.
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Closing the summer term with a “fake sleepover”, giving the children the
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excitement of a sleepover experience in a fun and age-appropriate way.
Badges and Awards
The Squirrels have worked hard on their badgework. Many earned activity badges including Be active, Explore Outdoors, Exciting experiments, Let’s celebrate, Super Chef, Emergency Aid Stage 1... and more.
Moving Up
As part of the Scouting journey, we are proud to see some of our Squirrels now moving on to Beavers. Another few will be following soon, showing the strong growth and progression through the Group.
Looking Ahead
In the year ahead, we plan to:
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Continue offering a balanced and fun programme indoors and outdoors.
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Work on new badges, including working on their way towards their Chief Scout’s Acorn Award.
33[rd] Norwich Scout Group, Registered Charity: 1035309
Scouts
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Build stronger links with our local community, inviting visitors to share their skills and stories with the Squirrels, and exploring opportunities to be involved in community events.
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Build stronger links with Beavers to help children transition smoothly.
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Grow confidence, teamwork, and creativity through play, exploration, and community.
Thanks
Finally, I want to thank our brilliant volunteers and helpers, who give so much time and energy each week. And thank you to our parents and carers for supporting your children and us as leaders. Together, we’ve made this a fantastic first year for the Drey, and we look forward to another year of adventure!
Beaver Section – Susan Flynn, Beaver Team Leader
We have 24 Beavers and a waiting list.
We have been busy over the last year working with the Beavers towards what was left to do for the bronze award.
We've taken some recent Squirrels from Andre. They seem to be settling in very well.
We have now moved into our wonderful new building at Jessopp Road.
Some of the things we have done this year including some proficiency badges, but mostly the challenge badges towards the bronze award.
The county team organised a trip to Pleasure wood Hills which we were able to attend and take 15 Beavers plus some parents a great day and good time had by all.
We had an open day at Jessopp Road for the parents and others to come and see our new building. Pleased to say our District Commissioner Penny Harris was able to attend and give out the 12bronze awards to Jack D, Lily W, Rowan R, Henning A, Till A, Toby H, Alex M, Bella M, Katelyn H, Riley H, Alexander D, and James C well done to all of them very well deserved.
My thanks go to all the Beaver volunteers: Eve, Sharon, Clare, Chloe and Andre
Thank you all for all your help and hard work.
Many thanks, Sue (Chippy)
Cub Section – Heather Battigan Team Leader
As usual, I always begin a report with, we have had another very busy year!
Our numbers started on the lower side, around 15 but are now up to 20. This was due to not having enough adult volunteers available to run with a larger group of Cubs. This number will increase as new volunteers come on board.
There was also the disruption of meeting at the Colman Road site with a bit of a hiatus at the end of March this year. We had to miss some meetings due to the slight delay in getting on to our Jessopp Road site, luckily the closure coincided with the Easter holidays.
Notwithstanding all that going on we still managed to have a great year with a huge variety of activities. The badges we worked on included: Personal Safety, Global Issues Chef, Navigator, Entertainer, Home Safety, Disability Awareness, Space, Road Safety and Emergency Aid 1. And, as always, we do lots of other activities that may tick off a part of another badge but not that is not always the case. The main objective is for the Cubs to have fun, learn how to work as a team, discover new things and to just ‘do their best’.
33[rd] Norwich Scout Group, Registered Charity: 1035309
We had visits from the Police and the Fire Brigade. Always very fun evenings. We had Halloween and Bonfire evenings, Christmas Party night and water games nights. But, most important of all, getting back to Jessopp Road meant we could have fires once more. That was the very first thing the Cubs asked if we could do! Fortunately, the weather stayed perfect for us to accomplish their wishes.
We have been lucky to have some Young Leaders spend some time with us, so they could complete the volunteer section of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Our thanks go out to them, they really do make a difference.
And I could not run the section without Hathi, Kaa and Baloo. My very heartfelt thanks to them. We look forward to another busy year ahead. Heather (Akela) Akela
Scout Section – Tony Buttifant Team Leader
Since the last AGM the troop has remained steady with existing scouts going the whole distance. We had to reduce numbers whilst at Colman as it was a smaller building, now we are back at Jessopp we will be at full strength shortly.
We have camped at the North Norfolk Railway for their 1940s weekend, a good attendance with over 30 scouts attending.
There was a Hill walking Camp in Derbyshire in May, followed by summer camp at in Wiltz in Luxembourg.
A particular thanks has to go to Luke for organising Summer Camp which will leave a lasting legacy of lifetime memories in the young people, and all participants agreed it was a fantastic trip, again down to Lukes hard work.
Attendance has been good at all camps.
As part of succession planning, it’s important to ensure all members of the leadership team are competent at organising all elements of the troop program.
In addition, we again have had 10 scouts this year actively taking part in the allotments both growing things and undertaking service activities for the Association there. Some winning first prizes in the Allotment Associations Produce show this year.
Whilst we have a strong leadership team, we are always on the lookout for new leaders as we have a very large active troop.
Several of the leaders work for the NHS and it is very draining work wise at this time. So, if any parent would like to have a try or know of anyone who would like to try, get them to get in touch with me. It’s not as hard as it looks!
Going forward, we have 5 camps planned for the coming year already and have started planning for the next overseas trip to Kandersteg, Switzerland in 2030.
And finally, a big thanks to my partner Abhirup for supporting me in all that I do.
Tony Buttifant – Scout Leader
33[rd] Norwich Scout Group, Registered Charity: 1035309
– Explorer Section Jessopp Jackals Andy Taylor Explorer Team Leader ~~eeeEeeeree—ere—er——eree——e———erew—reree—ere—re—ere—er—re—rere—rerr—ere—eree———e——r~~
Members
We’ve started our fourth year with 43 members = 26 existing members + 17 new joiners:
6 from Kingfishers
5 from 33rd Scouts
2 from 34th Scouts 3 from Guides
1 cousin of an existing member
We’ve set our hard limit at 48 members, based on creating 8 patrols of 6 members each.
Whilst we’ve taken on a significant increase in numbers, our first session of the term with 35 members present was a great success.
With the creation of patrols, PLs/APLs and a patrol leaderboard, coupled with improved activity planning, we’re doing our best to pre-empt some of the problems inherent with managing such high numbers.
Leaders
We have a solid, reliable leader base with seven leaders on our books, and regularly have at least four in attendance.
Last year we were joined by Philip from 34th and now Joe also from Kingfishers.
Activities
This last year we enjoyed joining Raiders for the Water Activities Weekend camp and 33rd Scouts to Luxembourg, plus a couple of weekend passport camps to Cooper Lane and Sheringham Scouts Hut.
We have a solid bank of tried and tested activities from our first three years, and leaders experienced in running them with our teenagers.
We really benefit from not only being part of an extremely active District but also being a part of such a supportive group at 33rd. Our calendar for the coming year is already very full.
Resources
We've been very grateful to benefit from access to the Scouts resources at Jessopp.
Thanks to Jane and others’ help, we’ve benefitted from funds raised from a Quiz & Chips evening, which recently has been invested in our own cooking kit, shared between 8 new patrol kit boxes.
Aspirations
Looking to the coming year we look forward to:
Creating Patrols, appointing PLs/APLs and introducing a Patrol Leaderboard with trophy for the winning patrol each term.
A busy and varied District calendar of parties and Golden Toilet Seat challenges. Camps to: Sheringham for Karting, the Isle of Wight, the Peak District and Decoy Broad. Improving the unit's finances.
Kind regards, Andy Taylor
Building Committee
We did it! The new venue is complete and in active us! We estimate around 250 young people and 200 adults use Jessopp every week across 20 different sessions.
33[rd] Norwich Scout Group, Registered Charity: 1035309
After many years of planning, fundraising and not knowing if it would be built. In June 2025 the building was finished and opened. We can’t thank enough everyone involved for their help. That might be those many years ago selling cakes in the city to the contractors laying the drive. So many people played a part in making this happen – thank you!
We recently held a thank you evening and also an open day which was a great opportunity to show off this wonderful venue.
At this moment in time, we are celebrating the completion of this phase 1 project. We want to thank our building committee of volunteers for all their time and effort to make this dream a reality. Thank you too:
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Dawn Inger
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Mandy Brown
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Phil Atkinson
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Ed Mumford-Smith
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Martyn Wollett
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Tony Buttifant
We also to publicly thank the local professional business who supported us through out:
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Bidwells
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Lee Paul
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4DGeo
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Harrison Environmental
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Rossi Long
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Hudson Architects
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Robin Bertram Architect
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A2 Architects
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Small Ecology
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Chris Yardley Associates
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Rigour Surveys
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TM Browne
Funding – without these funders there would be no new venue. We are very grateful, thank you too:
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Youth Investment fund
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Garfield Weston
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Anne French Memorial Trust
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Mrs H.R. Greene Charitable Trust
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Mr and Mrs Philip Rackham Charitable Settlement
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John Jarold Trust
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Paul Bassham Trust
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RC Snelling Charitable Trust
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Alderman John Norman
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Lady Hind Charitable Trust
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Norwich Freemen's Charity
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Geoffrey Watling
There are many others to thank and we wish we could name everyone, you are all amazing – thank you!
Are we stopping at this building? No, we already have plans to create a phase 2 and refurbish the older building. It’s in the early stages but we want more community groups using this fantastic space and more young people joining in learning skills for life. Watch this space….
33[rd] Norwich Scout Group, Registered Charity: 1035309
Fundraising ~~Cree~~
During 2024–5 fundraising activity has been affected by the closure of Jessop Road during building work for the new building, and then the successful opening.
We have a small but dedicated team that has adapted to this situation, thinking creatively and continuing to keep money coming in and provide events that benefit our scouting community and spread awareness of the work of 33rd and benefits that brings.
Until now our goal has been to raise money for equipping the new centre, so this feels like a moment to celebrate what has been achieved from a relatively small community, whilst we focus on shaping our next goals and activity.
Due to the closure of Jessopp road, the 2024 Christmas Fayre didn’t happen. A planned bingo event at St Thomas Moore received very low interest and it was judged better to cancel. The committee continues to be bold and try new ideas, and it is important that we do this as well as running tried and tested events; there is always learning even when things don’t quite work out.
The annual Christmas tree recycling has, as ever, been a great success, raising £996 with match funding from both Barclays and Aviva, therefore making almost £3,000 in total, thank you to David Thrower and Martyn Woollett for securing this. It is a simple idea that has become well known in the wider community and provides good return, and opportunities for our young people to get involved.
We also held 2 quiz and chips – one at Colman Road in October 2024 raising £402 and in June 2025, our inaugural fundraising event at the new Jessop Road building, raising £513 with match funding from Aviva of a further £513. Jane and Martyn are now quiz design experts and the Fish Inn on Colman Road continues to support us with favourable prices. Once we’d worked out how to charge the microphone, it became clear that the new centre is a fantastic environment for gatherings. It is a pleasant space, and we filled it! The committee is looking forward to holding further activities here in the forthcoming year. One point of improvement we are addressing is the acoustic issues (the new space is prone to reverb) to ensure that everyone attending can hear well.
Our next event will be the public opening of the building in September.
Diana has assisted with press releases and media coverage of the ongoing efforts for our new centre and the opening event. Coverage was slightly less than hoped but we have another opportunity to plug the public opening in September.
We remain very keen to expand the core of volunteers who attend planning and ideas meetings and are discussing a big drive to do this in the Autumn of 2025.
Our focus for the next 12 months will be:
1- To consolidate successful events that return a good income, enhance our community and spread awareness
2 - Decide targets and specific goals for the money we raise. Discussions about this are ongoing.
Diana Jane and the fundraising team
33[rd] Norwich Scout Group, Registered Charity: 1035309
Charity number: 1035309
33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 5 |
| Trustees' responsibilities statement | 6 |
| Independent examiner's report | 7 |
| Statement of financial activities | 8 |
| Balance sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 10 - 19 |
33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Trustees | Dawn Inger, Chair |
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| Heather Battigan | |
| Amanda Brown | |
| Tony Buttifant | |
| Justine Davenport | |
| Ryan Davenport | |
| John McGrath | |
| James Pannell | |
| Andrew Parle | |
| Charity registered number 1035309 Principal office 50 Latimer Road Norwich NR1 2RR Independent examiner Larking Gowen LLP Chartered Accountants 1st Floor, Prospect House Rouen Road Norwich NR1 1RE |
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The 33rd Norwich Scout Group charitable objectives are in line with the Scout Associations objectives on promoting the development of young people into well-rounded individuals and responsible citizens. This is achieved by supporting their physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual growth, as well as fostering their engagement with local, national, and international communities.
We deliver this through:
Holistic Development: Scouts aims to help young people reach their full potential as individuals, encompassing all aspects of their being.
Responsible Citizenship: A key objective is to nurture young people into active and responsible members of society, contributing positively to their communities.
Community Engagement: Scouting encourages participation in local, national, and international communities, fostering a sense of belonging and global awareness.
Skills for Life: The organization also aims to equip young people with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in the future.
Public Benefit:
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
We believe we have met the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria for advancing education, citizenship, and community development.
These objectives are pursued through a variety of activities, including outdoor adventures, skill-building workshops, and community service projects, all designed to empower young people to make a positive impact on the world
b. Specific goals for the 33rd Norwich Scout Group
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To grow the number of young people who can access Scouting in the 33rd Norwich Scout Group;
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To grow the number of volunteers who support Scouting in the 33rd Norwich Scout Group;
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To ensure financial stability to allow us to continue to invest in new equipment and provisions;
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To complete the construction of the new Scout & Community hub at Jessopp Road; and
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To develop a further roadmap to continue to enhance the offering at our Jessopp road site. This may be through further developments, but also enhancement of the activities that can be offered at our Jessopp Road site.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Objectives and activities (continued)
c. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
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The trustees delegated to a sub committee (Building committee) to allow the team to undertake the activities to allow fundraising and building of the new building to start
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Ensured strong governance through regular meetings, well attended with scrutiny of the strategic direction and operational reports.
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Ensured the group remains well funded and stable to allow strategic investments in equipment and activities.
Achievements and performance
a. Main achievements of the Charity
As a Scout Group we have achieved a great many things during the year but here are some stand out points
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The grew the group to over 100 young people;
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Delivered interesting, exciting and different programme every week to children aged 4- to 18-year-olds;
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Opened a Brand-new Squirrels Section for 4-6 years olds;
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Started building our brand-new Scout and Community building after a funding scare. Thank you to all those who supported us during this time;
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The young people slept out for hundreds of nights away experiences. Of particular note, was a week away camping in Kibblestone and the amazing Villages at War weekend in Sheringham;
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Ran many successful fundraising activities including Christmas Tree recycling, Christmas fair and quiz and Chips events;
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Successful left our old hall at Colman Road after 76-year lease ended. We had a lot of kit!!!; and
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Continued to invest in new equipment across the group.
b. Plans for future periods
With the planned return to Jessopp and opening of the new building. The Group plans to:
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Ensure all sections return to pre-build levels of membership;
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Explorer opportunities to expand Scouting to more young people;
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To continue to get more volunteers into Scouting;
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Ensure the new building is used by the community to ensure wider benefit but also ensure financial stability over the long term; and
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Explorer future development roadmap with a view to continue the improvements at Jessopp
Financial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
b. Reserves policy
As of 31 March 2025, the charity held total funds of £1,008,933, compared to £927,472 in 2024. This comprised £2,280 in unrestricted reserves (2024: £23,082) and £1,006,043 in restricted reserves (2024: £904,390). Of the restricted funds balance, £648,761 (2024: £51,752) represents the capitalised spend to date on our new Scout and Community Hub, and £357,282 (2024: £852,628) are the funds available to complete the project, which was on-going at the year end.
All restricted reserves have been allocated to the development of our new purpose-built Scout and community hub. The trustees are fully aware of the decline in unrestricted (free) reserves and made a conscious decision during the year to invest these funds in maximising the impact of the one-off opportunity to build a new hub. In short, the reserves were spent to ensure the creation of the best possible new facility for our community.
c. Financial review
The charity reported an income of £130,840 for the year, a significant decrease compared to £904,817 in 2024. This reduction is primarily due to a substantial grant of £877,048 that was recognised in the previous year. The grant was intended to fund construction work across both 2024 and 2025.
Additionally, income was impacted by the loss of both our hirable spaces: the Colman Road site was returned to the church, and the Jessopp Road site was closed to facilitate the construction of our new headquarters.
Expenditure remained relatively stable at £49,379 in 2025, compared to £30,679 in 2024. The slight increase reflects rising costs and a major camp that was undertaken in the period.
Net income over expenditure was £81,461 (2024: £874,138). The significant year-on-year difference is largely attributable to the building development grant received in 2024, as outlined above.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
33rd Norwich Scout Group is a registered charity, number 1035309, and is constituted under a Trust deed.
33rd Norwich Scout Group objects are to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Structure, governance and management (continued)
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees.
Trustees are appointed through a selection process and formally appointed by the Scout Council at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Trustees can be appointed through methods like elections, nominations, or co-option based on their skills and options include advertising for nominations, running elections, or using a search group.
Types of Trustees
Ex-officio Trustees: These individuals hold a place on the Trustee Board automatically due to their role within the Scouts, such as a Group Lead Volunteer.
Appointed Trustees : This can be for specific roles, like the Chair or Treasurer, who are appointed at the AGM.
Co-opted Trustees: These trustees are selected by the Board for their skills or knowledge that would benefit the group.
The Appointment Process
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Advertising for nominations and applications. This encourages people to nominate themselves, or other people who’d make a great addition to a Trustee Board. We would advertise on our social media channels and normal communications route ie emails to parents etc.
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On rare occasions we may run a search group. If we are looking someone with specific skills or experience to join the Trustee Board.
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If necessary, where multiple people applied for the role, we may run elections.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Dawn Inger
(Chair of Trustees) Date: 11 Sep 2025
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of 33rd Norwich Scout Group ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do 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.
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed: Dated: 15 Sep 2025
Christopher Yeates FCA DChA
Larking Gowen LLP Chartered Accountants Norwich
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Rental income 5 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Restricted funds 2025 £ 103,904 - - 103,904 - 2,251 2,251 101,653 904,390 101,653 1,006,043 |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 858 22,746 3,332 26,936 828 46,300 47,128 (20,192) 23,082 (20,192) 2,890 |
Total funds 2025 £ 104,762 22,746 3,332 130,840 828 48,551 49,379 81,461 927,472 81,461 1,008,933 |
Total funds 2024 £ 880,883 12,656 11,278 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 904,817 | ||||
| - 30,679 |
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| 30,679 | ||||
| 874,138 | ||||
| 53,334 874,138 |
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| 927,472 |
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ | ||||
| Fixed assets | ||||||
| Tangible assets | 10 | 652,170 | 57,476 | |||
| 652,170 | 57,476 | |||||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Debtors | 11 | 233,695 | 835,147 | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 153,701 | 34,862 | ||||
| 387,396 | 870,009 | |||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one | ||||||
| year | 12 | (3,300) | (13) | |||
| Net current assets | 384,096 | 869,996 | ||||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 1,036,266 | 927,472 | ||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due after more | ||||||
| than one year | 13 | (27,333) | - | |||
| Net assets excluding pension asset | 1,008,933 | 927,472 | ||||
| Total net assets | 1,008,933 | 927,472 | ||||
| Charity funds | ||||||
| Restricted funds | 14 | 1,006,043 | 904,390 | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 14 | 2,890 | 23,082 | |||
| Total funds | 1,008,933 | 927,472 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Dawn Inger (Chair of Trustees) Date: 11 Sep 2025
The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. General information
33rd Norwich Scout Group is a charity, established in England and Wales with Charity Reference Number 1035309. The principal address is 50 Latimer Road, Norwich, NR1 2RR.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
33rd Norwich Scout Group meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
2.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.3 Expenditure (continued)
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £NIL or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
- Equipment 5 years straight line Assets Under Construction - Not depreciated
2.5 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.6 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.7 Liabilities
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.8 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.9 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Donations and gift aid Grants Donations Grants |
Restricted funds 2025 Unrestricted funds 2025 £ £ 28,904 858 75,000 - 103,904 858 Restricted funds 2024 £ 3,835 877,048 880,883 |
Total funds 2025 £ 29,762 75,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 104,762 | ||
| Total funds 2024 £ 3,835 877,048 |
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| 880,883 |
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4. Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Section income 10,795 Camps 11,951 22,746 5. Charity trading income Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Rental income 3,332 6. Analysis of grants Grants to Institutions 2025 £ Grant to individual 250 7. Analysis of expenditure by activities Activities undertaken directly 2025 Grant funding of activities 2025 £ £ Costs of activities 45,001 250 |
Total funds 2025 £ 10,795 11,951 22,746 Total funds 2025 £ 3,332 Total funds 2025 £ 250 Support costs 2025 £ 3,300 |
Total funds 2024 £ 12,656 - |
|---|---|---|
| 12,656 | ||
| Total funds 2024 £ 11,278 |
||
| Total funds 2024 £ - |
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| Total funds 2025 £ 48,551 |
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
7. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
| Activities | ||
|---|---|---|
| undertaken | Total | |
| directly | funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Costs of activities | 30,679 | 30,679 |
Analysis of direct costs
| Depreciation Section expenses and activities Property costs Equipment Other costs Analysis of support costs Governance costs |
Activities 2025 £ 2,715 21,391 18,085 1,154 1,656 45,001 Activities 2025 £ 3,300 |
Total funds 2025 £ 2,715 21,391 18,085 1,154 1,656 45,001 Total funds 2025 £ 3,300 |
Total funds 2024 £ 2,668 15,470 9,506 186 2,849 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,679 | |||
| Total funds 2024 £ - |
8. Independent examiner's remuneration
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent | ||
| examination of the Charity's annual accounts | 3,300 | - |
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
9. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 March 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL) .
10. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 1 April 2024 Additions At 31 March 2025 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 Net book value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 |
Equipment £ 13,340 400 13,740 7,616 2,715 10,331 3,409 5,724 |
Asset Under Construction £ 51,752 597,009 648,761 - - - 648,761 51,752 |
Total £ 65,092 597,409 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 662,501 | |||
| 7,616 2,715 |
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| 10,331 | |||
| 652,170 | |||
| 57,476 |
Included within Fixed Assets Under Construction are capitalised costs incurred in the development of a purpose-built, environmentally sustainable facility intended to function as a Scout and Community Hub.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11. Debtors
| Due within one year Prepayments Grants receivable |
2025 £ 300 233,395 233,695 |
2024 £ - 835,147 |
|---|---|---|
| 835,147 |
Grants receivable include a debtor of £233,395 (2024: £835,147) relating to a development project grant awarded in the prior year. Although the full grant was recognised in 2024, the funds are being received in instalments across the 2024, 2025 and 2026 financial years.
12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 3,300 | 13 |
13. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Building retention cost | 27,333 | - |
The retention payment for the new hub building project is due one year after its completion on 4 June 2025, making the payment due in June 2026.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Balance at 1 April 2024 £ Unrestricted funds General Funds 23,082 Restricted funds Jessopp Road Development fund 904,390 Total of funds 927,472 |
Income £ Expenditure £ 26,936 (47,128) 103,904 (2,251) 130,840 (49,379) |
Balance at 31 March 2025 £ 2,890 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,006,043 | ||
| 1,008,933 |
The Jessopp Road Development Fund is restricted fund to finance the construction of a new Scout and Community Hub, replacing the existing dilapidated structures.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
| Unrestricted funds General Funds Restricted funds Restricted Funds - all funds Total of funds |
Balance at 1 April 2023 £ 29,828 23,507 53,335 |
Income £ 23,934 880,883 904,817 |
Expenditure £ (30,680) - (30,680) |
Balance at 31 March 2024 £ 23,082 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 904,390 | ||||
| 927,472 |
15. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Restricted funds 2025 Unrestricted funds 2025 £ £ 648,761 3,409 384,615 2,781 (27,333) (3,300) 1,006,043 2,890 |
Total funds 2025 £ 652,170 387,396 (30,633) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,008,933 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Restricted funds 2024 £ 51,752 852,638 - 904,390 |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 5,724 17,371 (13) 23,082 |
Total funds 2024 £ 57,476 870,009 (13) 927,472 |
|---|---|---|---|
16. Related party transactions
The Charity has not entered into any related party transactions during the year, nor are any outstanding balance owing between related parties and the Charity at 31 March 2025.
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SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE
Document
Name N230200 33rd Norwich Scout Group YE 31 03 2025 - Final acco Creator Yulia Varvel (Yulia.Varvel@larking-gowen.co.uk) Date 11 September 2025 9:28:17 UTC Identifier 93e3656b-c2cc-47ee-95cb-4889267a8191
Signers
ingerdawn12@gmail.com
E-mail ingerdawn12@gmail.com Signed 11 September 2025 16:58:45 UTC IP address 90.247.120.21
Chris Yeates
E-mail chris.yeates@larking-gowen.co.uk Signed 15 September 2025 6:37:52 UTC IP address 195.224.97.204
Charity number: 1035309
33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 5 |
| Trustees' responsibilities statement | 6 |
| Independent examiner's report | 7 |
| Statement of financial activities | 8 |
| Balance sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 10 - 19 |
33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Trustees | Dawn Inger, Chair |
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| Heather Battigan | |
| Amanda Brown | |
| Tony Buttifant | |
| Justine Davenport | |
| Ryan Davenport | |
| John McGrath | |
| James Pannell | |
| Andrew Parle | |
| Charity registered number 1035309 Principal office 50 Latimer Road Norwich NR1 2RR Independent examiner Larking Gowen LLP Chartered Accountants 1st Floor, Prospect House Rouen Road Norwich NR1 1RE |
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The 33rd Norwich Scout Group charitable objectives are in line with the Scout Associations objectives on promoting the development of young people into well-rounded individuals and responsible citizens. This is achieved by supporting their physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual growth, as well as fostering their engagement with local, national, and international communities.
We deliver this through:
Holistic Development: Scouts aims to help young people reach their full potential as individuals, encompassing all aspects of their being.
Responsible Citizenship: A key objective is to nurture young people into active and responsible members of society, contributing positively to their communities.
Community Engagement: Scouting encourages participation in local, national, and international communities, fostering a sense of belonging and global awareness.
Skills for Life: The organization also aims to equip young people with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in the future.
Public Benefit:
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
We believe we have met the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria for advancing education, citizenship, and community development.
These objectives are pursued through a variety of activities, including outdoor adventures, skill-building workshops, and community service projects, all designed to empower young people to make a positive impact on the world
b. Specific goals for the 33rd Norwich Scout Group
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To grow the number of young people who can access Scouting in the 33rd Norwich Scout Group;
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To grow the number of volunteers who support Scouting in the 33rd Norwich Scout Group;
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To ensure financial stability to allow us to continue to invest in new equipment and provisions;
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To complete the construction of the new Scout & Community hub at Jessopp Road; and
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To develop a further roadmap to continue to enhance the offering at our Jessopp road site. This may be through further developments, but also enhancement of the activities that can be offered at our Jessopp Road site.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Objectives and activities (continued)
c. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
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The trustees delegated to a sub committee (Building committee) to allow the team to undertake the activities to allow fundraising and building of the new building to start
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Ensured strong governance through regular meetings, well attended with scrutiny of the strategic direction and operational reports.
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Ensured the group remains well funded and stable to allow strategic investments in equipment and activities.
Achievements and performance
a. Main achievements of the Charity
As a Scout Group we have achieved a great many things during the year but here are some stand out points
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The grew the group to over 100 young people;
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Delivered interesting, exciting and different programme every week to children aged 4- to 18-year-olds;
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Opened a Brand-new Squirrels Section for 4-6 years olds;
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Started building our brand-new Scout and Community building after a funding scare. Thank you to all those who supported us during this time;
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The young people slept out for hundreds of nights away experiences. Of particular note, was a week away camping in Kibblestone and the amazing Villages at War weekend in Sheringham;
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Ran many successful fundraising activities including Christmas Tree recycling, Christmas fair and quiz and Chips events;
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Successful left our old hall at Colman Road after 76-year lease ended. We had a lot of kit!!!; and
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Continued to invest in new equipment across the group.
b. Plans for future periods
With the planned return to Jessopp and opening of the new building. The Group plans to:
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Ensure all sections return to pre-build levels of membership;
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Explorer opportunities to expand Scouting to more young people;
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To continue to get more volunteers into Scouting;
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Ensure the new building is used by the community to ensure wider benefit but also ensure financial stability over the long term; and
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Explorer future development roadmap with a view to continue the improvements at Jessopp
Financial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
b. Reserves policy
As of 31 March 2025, the charity held total funds of £1,008,933, compared to £927,472 in 2024. This comprised £2,280 in unrestricted reserves (2024: £23,082) and £1,006,043 in restricted reserves (2024: £904,390). Of the restricted funds balance, £648,761 (2024: £51,752) represents the capitalised spend to date on our new Scout and Community Hub, and £357,282 (2024: £852,628) are the funds available to complete the project, which was on-going at the year end.
All restricted reserves have been allocated to the development of our new purpose-built Scout and community hub. The trustees are fully aware of the decline in unrestricted (free) reserves and made a conscious decision during the year to invest these funds in maximising the impact of the one-off opportunity to build a new hub. In short, the reserves were spent to ensure the creation of the best possible new facility for our community.
c. Financial review
The charity reported an income of £130,840 for the year, a significant decrease compared to £904,817 in 2024. This reduction is primarily due to a substantial grant of £877,048 that was recognised in the previous year. The grant was intended to fund construction work across both 2024 and 2025.
Additionally, income was impacted by the loss of both our hirable spaces: the Colman Road site was returned to the church, and the Jessopp Road site was closed to facilitate the construction of our new headquarters.
Expenditure remained relatively stable at £49,379 in 2025, compared to £30,679 in 2024. The slight increase reflects rising costs and a major camp that was undertaken in the period.
Net income over expenditure was £81,461 (2024: £874,138). The significant year-on-year difference is largely attributable to the building development grant received in 2024, as outlined above.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
33rd Norwich Scout Group is a registered charity, number 1035309, and is constituted under a Trust deed.
33rd Norwich Scout Group objects are to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Structure, governance and management (continued)
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees.
Trustees are appointed through a selection process and formally appointed by the Scout Council at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Trustees can be appointed through methods like elections, nominations, or co-option based on their skills and options include advertising for nominations, running elections, or using a search group.
Types of Trustees
Ex-officio Trustees: These individuals hold a place on the Trustee Board automatically due to their role within the Scouts, such as a Group Lead Volunteer.
Appointed Trustees : This can be for specific roles, like the Chair or Treasurer, who are appointed at the AGM.
Co-opted Trustees: These trustees are selected by the Board for their skills or knowledge that would benefit the group.
The Appointment Process
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Advertising for nominations and applications. This encourages people to nominate themselves, or other people who’d make a great addition to a Trustee Board. We would advertise on our social media channels and normal communications route ie emails to parents etc.
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On rare occasions we may run a search group. If we are looking someone with specific skills or experience to join the Trustee Board.
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If necessary, where multiple people applied for the role, we may run elections.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Dawn Inger
(Chair of Trustees) Date: 11 Sep 2025
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of 33rd Norwich Scout Group ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do 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.
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed: Dated: 15 Sep 2025
Christopher Yeates FCA DChA
Larking Gowen LLP Chartered Accountants Norwich
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Rental income 5 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Restricted funds 2025 £ 103,904 - - 103,904 - 2,251 2,251 101,653 904,390 101,653 1,006,043 |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 858 22,746 3,332 26,936 828 46,300 47,128 (20,192) 23,082 (20,192) 2,890 |
Total funds 2025 £ 104,762 22,746 3,332 130,840 828 48,551 49,379 81,461 927,472 81,461 1,008,933 |
Total funds 2024 £ 880,883 12,656 11,278 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 904,817 | ||||
| - 30,679 |
||||
| 30,679 | ||||
| 874,138 | ||||
| 53,334 874,138 |
||||
| 927,472 |
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ | ||||
| Fixed assets | ||||||
| Tangible assets | 10 | 652,170 | 57,476 | |||
| 652,170 | 57,476 | |||||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Debtors | 11 | 233,695 | 835,147 | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 153,701 | 34,862 | ||||
| 387,396 | 870,009 | |||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one | ||||||
| year | 12 | (3,300) | (13) | |||
| Net current assets | 384,096 | 869,996 | ||||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 1,036,266 | 927,472 | ||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due after more | ||||||
| than one year | 13 | (27,333) | - | |||
| Net assets excluding pension asset | 1,008,933 | 927,472 | ||||
| Total net assets | 1,008,933 | 927,472 | ||||
| Charity funds | ||||||
| Restricted funds | 14 | 1,006,043 | 904,390 | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 14 | 2,890 | 23,082 | |||
| Total funds | 1,008,933 | 927,472 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Dawn Inger (Chair of Trustees) Date: 11 Sep 2025
The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. General information
33rd Norwich Scout Group is a charity, established in England and Wales with Charity Reference Number 1035309. The principal address is 50 Latimer Road, Norwich, NR1 2RR.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
33rd Norwich Scout Group meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
2.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.3 Expenditure (continued)
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £NIL or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
- Equipment 5 years straight line Assets Under Construction - Not depreciated
2.5 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.6 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.7 Liabilities
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.8 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.9 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Donations and gift aid Grants Donations Grants |
Restricted funds 2025 Unrestricted funds 2025 £ £ 28,904 858 75,000 - 103,904 858 Restricted funds 2024 £ 3,835 877,048 880,883 |
Total funds 2025 £ 29,762 75,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 104,762 | ||
| Total funds 2024 £ 3,835 877,048 |
||
| 880,883 |
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4. Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Section income 10,795 Camps 11,951 22,746 5. Charity trading income Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Rental income 3,332 6. Analysis of grants Grants to Institutions 2025 £ Grant to individual 250 7. Analysis of expenditure by activities Activities undertaken directly 2025 Grant funding of activities 2025 £ £ Costs of activities 45,001 250 |
Total funds 2025 £ 10,795 11,951 22,746 Total funds 2025 £ 3,332 Total funds 2025 £ 250 Support costs 2025 £ 3,300 |
Total funds 2024 £ 12,656 - |
|---|---|---|
| 12,656 | ||
| Total funds 2024 £ 11,278 |
||
| Total funds 2024 £ - |
||
| Total funds 2025 £ 48,551 |
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
7. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
| Activities | ||
|---|---|---|
| undertaken | Total | |
| directly | funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Costs of activities | 30,679 | 30,679 |
Analysis of direct costs
| Depreciation Section expenses and activities Property costs Equipment Other costs Analysis of support costs Governance costs |
Activities 2025 £ 2,715 21,391 18,085 1,154 1,656 45,001 Activities 2025 £ 3,300 |
Total funds 2025 £ 2,715 21,391 18,085 1,154 1,656 45,001 Total funds 2025 £ 3,300 |
Total funds 2024 £ 2,668 15,470 9,506 186 2,849 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,679 | |||
| Total funds 2024 £ - |
8. Independent examiner's remuneration
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent | ||
| examination of the Charity's annual accounts | 3,300 | - |
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
9. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 March 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL) .
10. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 1 April 2024 Additions At 31 March 2025 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 Net book value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 |
Equipment £ 13,340 400 13,740 7,616 2,715 10,331 3,409 5,724 |
Asset Under Construction £ 51,752 597,009 648,761 - - - 648,761 51,752 |
Total £ 65,092 597,409 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 662,501 | |||
| 7,616 2,715 |
|||
| 10,331 | |||
| 652,170 | |||
| 57,476 |
Included within Fixed Assets Under Construction are capitalised costs incurred in the development of a purpose-built, environmentally sustainable facility intended to function as a Scout and Community Hub.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11. Debtors
| Due within one year Prepayments Grants receivable |
2025 £ 300 233,395 233,695 |
2024 £ - 835,147 |
|---|---|---|
| 835,147 |
Grants receivable include a debtor of £233,395 (2024: £835,147) relating to a development project grant awarded in the prior year. Although the full grant was recognised in 2024, the funds are being received in instalments across the 2024, 2025 and 2026 financial years.
12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 3,300 | 13 |
13. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Building retention cost | 27,333 | - |
The retention payment for the new hub building project is due one year after its completion on 4 June 2025, making the payment due in June 2026.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Balance at 1 April 2024 £ Unrestricted funds General Funds 23,082 Restricted funds Jessopp Road Development fund 904,390 Total of funds 927,472 |
Income £ Expenditure £ 26,936 (47,128) 103,904 (2,251) 130,840 (49,379) |
Balance at 31 March 2025 £ 2,890 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,006,043 | ||
| 1,008,933 |
The Jessopp Road Development Fund is restricted fund to finance the construction of a new Scout and Community Hub, replacing the existing dilapidated structures.
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
| Unrestricted funds General Funds Restricted funds Restricted Funds - all funds Total of funds |
Balance at 1 April 2023 £ 29,828 23,507 53,335 |
Income £ 23,934 880,883 904,817 |
Expenditure £ (30,680) - (30,680) |
Balance at 31 March 2024 £ 23,082 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 904,390 | ||||
| 927,472 |
15. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Restricted funds 2025 Unrestricted funds 2025 £ £ 648,761 3,409 384,615 2,781 (27,333) (3,300) 1,006,043 2,890 |
Total funds 2025 £ 652,170 387,396 (30,633) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,008,933 |
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33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Restricted funds 2024 £ 51,752 852,638 - 904,390 |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 5,724 17,371 (13) 23,082 |
Total funds 2024 £ 57,476 870,009 (13) 927,472 |
|---|---|---|---|
16. Related party transactions
The Charity has not entered into any related party transactions during the year, nor are any outstanding balance owing between related parties and the Charity at 31 March 2025.
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SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE
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Name N230200 33rd Norwich Scout Group YE 31 03 2025 - Final acco Creator Yulia Varvel (Yulia.Varvel@larking-gowen.co.uk) Date 11 September 2025 9:28:17 UTC Identifier 93e3656b-c2cc-47ee-95cb-4889267a8191
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