Annual Review,
Trustees, Report
and Accounts
Year ending 31st December 2025
Scouts
Isttadworth.co.uk
#SkilLsForLife
1st Tadworth
(Invincible) Sea Scouts

Welcome
Coming to the end of my second year as Chairperson simply Leads me to extend
thanks.
Thanks to all the leaders who continue to give up their time to provide the varied
and vibrant programme to our young people across the 3 sections.
Thanks to all the parents, for encouraging their young people to be a part of
Scouting, and for the supportthey show to the group - especially in times of
financiaL hardship and cost increases.
Thanks to all the trustees who meet behind the scenes to support the smooth
running of the group and make sure that it's financially secure enough to be able to
continue its purpose for the coming years.
Thanks to the Local authorities who have believed in our group and its benefit to
Local youth enough, to provide substantiaL financial backing aLLowing us to replace
the garage, and Green Hall roof Iwork to commence in June).
Our numbers remain strong. and our young people happy - a great position to be in
as a Group.
One of our regular discussions at meetings is succession planning- to try and ensure
that we WILL never find ourselves in a position where we are missing key members,
whether that be section leaders, or trustees.
Two of our trustees are standing down at this AGM. thank you Chris and Alice for
the time you have given the group. Lisa, our Secretary is also standing down from
the role but will remain on the board as GeneraL Member. Lisa has been on the
board for 7 years, for which we are most gratefuL. We always weLcome enquiries
from anyone who may be interested in joining us in any capacity. If you think you
might like to become more involved. then do please speak with me, or any other
member of the Trustee or Leadership team.
Clare Moss
Chair
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Group Review
Our leadership team of 7 adults and 6 young leaders continues to provide engaging and
adventurous activities for the Young People of Tadworth.
2025 was a furtherfantastic yearfortop awards. with 7 Chief Scout Bronze Awards and
10 Chief Scout Silver Awards.
The sections have continued to provide a rich and varied programme and offer nights away
experiences to our young people.
Highlights incLude the Beavers visits to Downlands Trust, birdwatching. crafting. walks
looking for lizards and visited caves. The Cubs have been problem solving, cooking,
pioneering. fire and road safety, and internationaL-themed activities. Our Scouts have been
knotting, team-based evenings, fire lighting hikes and belL ringing.
Throtsghout the year we have continued to develop Skills for Life. encouraging teamwork.
resiLience and confidence.
Thanks go to all the Leaders and young leaders for making this happen. for the Group.
parents and the wider district for their additional resources.
We are looking forward to 2026 wtth plans already for more Scouting adventures,
challenges and fun.
Fiona Hawker
Lead Volunteer
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Reference and Administration Details
Charity Name
IstTadworth Sea Scouts Group
Registered Charity Number
1036209
HQ Registration Number
10012363
Principle Address
The HOLL ALcocks Lane. Tadworth, rr20 6BB
Headquarters Address
The Green Hall, Dorking Road, Tadworth. ￿20 SSL
Website
www.I
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Trustees
Chris Brown
Antony Hawker ITreasurerl
Fiona Hawker (Lead Volunteer)
Cheryl Mason (Appointed 01108120251
CLare Moss Ichairl
Leanne Thekkepat (Resigned 281061251
Lisa Patterson (Secretaryl
Alice Smith
Strurture, Governance and Management
Type of Governing Document
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
IPORI of The Scout Association.
Adopted Constitution
The Group has adopted the constttution as set under
POR Chapter 5
How the charity is constituted
The Group is a trust established under its rules which
are commor) to all Scouts.
Trustee SeLertion Methods
The Trustees are appointed in accordance w¢th the
Policy. Organisation and Rules IPORI of The Scout
Association.
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Additional Governance Issues
The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the
members of which are the 'CharityTrustees' of the
Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity
trustees they are responsible for compLying with
legislation applicable to charities. This includes the
registration, keeping proper accounts and making
returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate.
The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and
6 Trustees and meets every other month.
Members ofthe Trustee Board complete"Growing
Roots- training including 'Being a Trustee in Scouts"
wf(hin the first 6 months of joining the Board, alongside
the This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the
harity is well-managed. risks are assessed and
mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good
working order. and everyone folLows legal
requirements and the organisation's policies and rules.
Their support helps other volunteers run high quality
and safe programmes that gives young peopLe skills for
life.
Risk & Internal Control
The Trustee Board has identified the major risks to
which they believe the Group is exposed, these have
been reviewed and systems have been estabLished to
mitigate against them.
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Objectives and Activities
The Purpose of Scouting
Scouting exists to activeLy engage and supportyoung
people in their personal development, empowering
them to make a positive contribution to society.
The Values of Scouting
As Scout5 we are guided by these value5-.
Integrity - We act with integrity.. we are honesL
trustworthy and loyal.
Respect - We have self-respert and respect for others.
Care - We support others and take care ofthe world in
which we live.
Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
Co-operation - We make a positive difference., we co-
operate W￿th 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
tske part in artivities 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
Public Benefit Statement
The Group meets the Charty Commission's public
benefit criteria under both the advancement of
education and the advancement of citizenship or
community development headings.
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Group Achievements and Performance
Beavers
Our Beaver CoLony continues to have an amazing support network.. firstly, our wonderful pa
rents who give their time freely and share their skills, sometimes with very little notice.
Sean and Damien from the Downlands Trust who have deveLoped activities specifically for
our Beavers to enjoy. Ouryoung Leaders who puttheir efforts into running our programme
and Radha who vistts us for our first meeting of each term, when she welcomes our oldest
Beavers as they swim up to move on to Cubs. Ourfriends at Aqua Sports who take our
Beaver5 land then Cubs and Scouts) Kayaking and Sailing every summer. We really could n
ot run our meetings without these wonderful people and would like to take this opportunity
to thank them all.
The wide variety of activities that are included in our termly programmes are designed to
enable the Beavers to earn their many Challenge Badges and so earn their Chief Scout
Bronze Award. We have been birdwatching. making pancakes, crafting for Mother's Day.
Atthe farm we cleaned and cleared the sheep pens and then pulled ragworts. We cooked
sausages over campfire and went on a lizard walk. In the autumn we visited Reigate caves,
had our sleepover and learned about nature. This year this has resulted in the award of
Adventure, Outdoors. Personal. Skills. Teamwork and World ChalLenge Badges.
At the end of 2025 we had 18 Beavers in the Colony. Most of our Beavers also achieve
their Chief Scouts Bronze Award by the time they move on to Cubs.
Cubs
2025 has been a fuLI, varied and energetic year for the Cub Pack. with a programme that
has balanced fun, chalLenge, seNice and adventure while heLping Cubs grow in confiden
and capability.
Across the Spring, Summer and Autumn terms. Cubs have taken part in a wide range of
activtties both in the haLI and outdoors. Evenings have included games, problem solving,
cooking, pioneering, communication skills. fire and road safety, and international-themed
artivities.
Throughout the year we have continued to develop practical Skills for Life, encouraging
teamwork, resilience and confidence.
Communty engagement has remained an important part of our programme. Cubs
supported Church Parade and the St George's Day Parade in Banstead, took part in
Remembrance Sunday, and completed communty service activities. including a Community
Service Walk and environmental-themed evenings such as Earth Tribe and "Leave it
Lovely.. Carol singing and participation in church events continue to strengthen our Links
with the wider community.
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Adventure has once again been a highlight of the year. In March, Cubs enjoyed a fantastic
Pack Holiday at Bears Woods, building independence and confidence away from home.
Older Cubs attended the Sixers and Seconders Camp at Park Farm, developing leadership
skills within the Pack. During the Summer term, attivities such as hiking, water sports.
treasure hunts and field games made the most ofthe lighter evenings.
Our Summer Camp at Lyon's Copse was once again a major highlight- a week filled with
outdoor adventure. teamwork, camp skiLls and plenty of fun. Later in the year, Cubs also
enjoyed the Waylands Pack Sleepover and twk part in our Group Bonfire Night, rounding
off the year with shared experiences and lasting memories.
Our Young Leaders continue to grow in confidence and skill, and are a huge support to the
four Leaders, both in delivering our weekly programme and on camps.
At the end of 2025. we had 26 Cubs in the Pack. Over the course of the year, 283 badges
were awarded. including 10 Chief Scout's Silver Awards - a fantastic achievement
Scouts
2025 was a lively and rewarding year forthe Scout Section, with a programme that
blended skills. adventure, creativity and community invoLvement. Across the Spring,
Summer and Autumn terms, Scouts took part in a wide range of artivities both indoors and
outdoors, continuing to build confidence. teamwork and practical Skills for Life.
Weekly meetings offered a strong mix of challenge and fun. Core Scouting skills featured
throughout the year, including map reading, first aid, fire Lighting, shelter building.
conservation work and a full series of "Knot of the Week" chaLlenges. Creative and team-
based evenings added variety. from paper pLanes and board games to Ready Steady Cook
and Taskmaster.
Severalthemed sessions became firm favourites. Gameshow Gauntlet saw Scouts tsckling
challenges inspired by television shows - including a memorable round of WouLd l Lie to
You? featuring stories from the leaders. Mind, Body & Beyond explored healthy Living and
wellbeing. In the Autumn term, Cardboard Guys saw Scouts building large-scale Guys for
the Group Bonfire Night. combining teamwork. design and plenty of laughter.
Outdoor adventure remained central to the programme, with hikes at Box Hill, Banstead
Woods and Headley Heath, alongside wide games, scavenger hunts and field games that
made the most of the lighter evenings and local countryside. More unusual opportunfcies -
such as belL ringing at St Martin's Church and shooting at Park Farm - broadened the
ScoLFts' experiences and skills.
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Camps and residentials were major highLights. In March, invited Scouts took part in the
Narrowboat Camp, developing teamwork and independence on the water. June saw the
Launch of a brand-new Survival Camp, giving Scouts the opportunity to put their outdoor
skiLls into practice in a challenging but rewarding environment. The year's biggest
adventure was the week-long Summer Camp in August, offering a full programme of
outdoor activities. teamwork and fun. Later in the year, the Scout Sleepover at Green Hall
provided an accessible and enjoyable residential experience for the whole settion.
The 5ertion continued to grow and thrive, ending 2025 with 25 Scouts. We were delighted
to welcome a new leader. and equally sad to say goodbye to Tim a5 he moved to Devon
after many years of dedicated service. We also welcomed a new Young Leader at the start
ofthe Autumn term. who has already become a valued part of the team. Across the year.
Scouts worked hard towards their awards, earning an impressive 159 badges.
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Financial Review
Membership subscriptions alone are not sufficient to meet the day to day running costs of
the group, and we remain highly dependent on donations, sponsorship. grants, fundraising
and your Gift Aid in order to meet the financial commitments of maintaining our facilities
and meeting our Distrirt, County and HQ obligations. Gift aid is normally claimed the year
after so we can ensure we maximise our cLaims.
Tho accounts are broken down into two sections as presented in the proceeding pages..
Receipts and Payments Ipage 121, and Statement of Assets and Liabilities Ipage 131. Due
to successful grant applications. and these funds having been received but not completelv
spent in 2025. the year resulted in a surplus of £19, 103.79.
Grant income totalled £26,500, and in 2025 £10,105.19 was spent on the garage project.
Taking this into account the group in its day-to-day running made a surpLus of £2,708.98
which will contribute to the grotjp's percentage of the project. The Group enjoys the use of
the Green Hall under a lease granted by Tadworth Green Hall. The lease 15 a full repairing
lease with an annual rental of £100. The lease has an expiry date of 23 June 2033.
Looking ahead to 2026, with rising utilitv Costs and potential haLI rate5 going up, the
Trustses agreed to raise Subscriptions to cover these rising costs, to £75 a term for alL
sections.
The Group earns a small amount each year from Easy Fundraising. and we wouLd
encourage anyone not signed up to do so- ask for more information
Ihello@Isttadworth.co.ukl
Atthe end of 2025, our reserves are just over £61,000, with an approximate £23,000 of
this committed to the Garage Project, this leaves £11,000 to cover Green Hall Repair and
renovation (The Roof is next11
Antony Hawker
Treasurer
Reserves Policy
The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitabLe
artivities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Board of
Trustees considers that the group should hoLd a sum equivalent to 12 months running
costs, circa £27,000.
Investment Policy
The Group does not have sufficientfunds to invest in longer term investments. The Group
has therefore adopted a risk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are
held in cash using only a mainstream bank, with the surpLus heLd in a bank deposit account
earning a small amount of interest
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Independent examiner's report
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of 1st Tadworth Sea Scout Council
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 1st Tadworth Sea Scout
GI"OLlI.' for the year ended 3 ltrt December 202 5
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the
t Taclv.itsi ili £e."I f cout firoiip you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chartties Act 2011
I'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the I st TAclL*dorth Sea Scout Ciroup accounts carried
out under settion 145 of the 20 11 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed
all the applicable Directions given by the Charty Commission under section 14515llbl of
the Act.
Independent examiner's ststement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my
attention in connettion with the examination giving me cause to beLieve that in any material
respert..
accounting records were not kept in respert of the 1st Tadworth Sea Scout Group
as required by sectior) 130 of the Art,. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records.
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.
Signed..
Date:
OÉ [&[ Zoi£
Name:
Address:
Mr Kevin Moss, FCCA
Palmerston House. 814, Brighton Road, Puriey CR8 2BR
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Receipts and Payments Accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2025
2025
2024
Receipts
Group Subscriptions
Grants
Gift Aid Reclaimed
Fundraising=
Fundraising Activities
Easy FundraisingUAmazonl
ClothinglBadge Sales
Artivity Income
Camp Fees
Other Donations￿quipMent Sales
Interest
11.354.50
26.500.00
2.034.99
9,457.50
2.212.48
906.96
42.39
1.244.90
2,111.50
9.142.00
1,775.83
593.74
1,353.23
34.55
1.158.30
2,207.00
11,012.00
190.20
575.10
Totsl Income
55.706.81
28,200.36
Payments
Capttation
Green HaLI Lease
Green Hall Maintenance & Rates
Water
ELectricity
Internet
Insurance
Hall Hire
Training/Equipment (not covered by camp4seciionsl
8adgeslwoggle￿scBrVes
Clothing
Gifts/Donation5
AdminlBank Fees
Campsrrrips
Fundraising Costs
Weekly Meetings
Equipment (paid from camps & weekly meetings1
5,700.20
loo.00
10,462.57
129.11
1,700.90
211.20
1.246.65
1.807.90
228.07
871.70
1,109.67
698.00
28.00
10,015.69
105.47
925.20
1.262.69
5.254.50
loo.00
6,246.98
193.35
526.67
224.00
1,334.05
1,359.89
1,467.69
913.98
934.73
596.31
123.20
11.586.48
153.85
1.290.20
Totsl Expenses
36.603.02
32.305.88
SurpluslDeficit for the Year
19,103.79
-4.105.52
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Statement of assets and liabilities
as at 31 December 2025
2025
2024
Cash Funds
Cash in Hand
TSB CurrentAccounts
TS8 Savings Account
2,611.58
58,700.00
4,066.50
38,141.29
Total Cash Funds
61,311,58
46.406.31
Non-monetsry Assets
Green Hall Contents
Insurance Value
43.870.00
43,870.00
These accounts have been presented to and accepted by the Board of Trustees.
Signature:
Date:
4 May 2026
Name:
Position:
Antony Hawker
Treasurer
Clare Moss
Chair
Notes to the Accounts
l. Accounting Policy
These accoLJnts have been prepared under the historical c05t convention with items recognised at
cost. or transaction value, unless otherwise stated in these accoLtnts. The account5 have been
prepared in accordance with The Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by
Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporbng Stsndard applicablè in
the United Kirsgdom & Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
2. Incoming Resources
Planned glving. collections and donations are recognised when reTrived. Tax refunds and all other
income are recognised when they are receivable.
3. Resources Expended
Charitable giving and donatsons are accounted for when paid over. Amounts received specrfically for
a project are dealt with as restrirted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when (c is
incurred.
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Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above
Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees atthe Group's Annual General Meeting.
Signature:
Date:
IA .(A￿V ￿@c
Name:
Clare Moss
Chair
H.41 L) rklL
Position-
Trustee
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