1st WYMONDHAM SCOUT GROUP
CHARITY NUMBER: 1036717
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1st WYMONDHAM SCOUT GROUP
Contents
Page
Independent Examiner's Report
Receipts and Payments Account
Statement of assets and Ilabllltles
Trustees, Annual Report
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLANO AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustees
1ST WYMONDHAM SCOUT GROUP
On accounts for the year
ended
31 MARCH 2024
Charity no
(if any)
1036717
Set out on pag8S
3-11
I r8POrt to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charty ("the Trust.) for th8 year endad 3110312024.
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
("the Act.).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
examlnerfs statoment come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
disclosed below) which gives me cause to believe that in. any material
respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act., or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the form and content of accounts S8t 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 concems 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 understsnding of the accounts to be reached.
Signad:
Date:
Name:
(cry
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
FL4
Address:
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Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern
(see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and
guidance for examiners).
Glve here brief detalls of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.

1st Wymondham Scout Group
Receipts and Payments Account
For the year
from
01 April 2023
31 March 2024
Receipts and payments
2023124
2022123
Unrestrlcted funds
Unrestrlcted funds
Recelpts
Donatlons, legacles and •lmllar Income
Membership subscrlptKJns
30.502
24,837
Less.'Membership subscriptions paid on INotionaUCountylAreaDistricll
Nel memborship subscriptions retained
30.S02
24,837
Donotions
1,000
Legacies
Grtl Aid
2.197
2,777
Other %milar incr)me
Sub totsl
Grants
Mainlènènac8 grant
Other grants
300
Sub total
Fundralslng {gro••)
Detail I
Detail 2
Det8il 3
Other fundraising actywtie8
Sub total
Inveslmeni Income
Bank interest
14
Building Society interest
The S¢oul Association Short Term Investment SeNc8
Propety Rent income
Other investment income
Sub total
Total Gross Income
Asset and Investment salos, otc.
Total recelpts

1st Wymondham Scout Group
Receipts and Payments Account
For the year
from
IIZIEIZZI
01 April 2023
31 March 2024
Receipts and payments
2023124
2022123
Unrestrlcted funds
Unrestrlct•d funds
Payments
Charltable Payment•
Youth programme and actiMti'e$
23.011
21,880
Adult support and tralnlng
Rent
3,808
3.720
Water and Sewerage
Electrictyond Gas
Insurance
Rep8irs 8nd Renewals
Malerlals and equipmgnl
Prlnb'ng and photoG0p￿ng
ContdbuUon to carnp costs
Unffonns
AGM and irustee eyn8es
Census payment
5,992
5.701
Bank charges
20
Other costs detail 3
Sub total
Fundralslng oxpens•s
Detail 1
Det8il 2
Detsil 3
Other fundraising costs
Sub total
Total Gros5 Expendlture
Assat and Investment purchases, etc.
Total payments
Net of recelpts/(payments)
Cash funds last year end
Cash fvnd5 thls year end
18,043
20,430

Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the.year
31 March 2024
31 March 2023
Unrestrlcted funds
Unrestricted funds
Cash funds
Bank CLtrrrent account
17,925
18,043
Bank deposf( account
Building society account
The Scout AssociBb"on Short Term Investment S8rvice
C8shFlo8ts
Total cash funds
Other monetary assets
Tax claim
D¢bls due from the CountylATeaDi$lrlcVGroup
Insurance clawn
Sub totsl
Investment asset8
Investrnent property- deta51
Quoted Investments
Other inveslments - dotail
Sub total
Non monetsry assets for charftvs own u$t
Badge stock
Shop stock
Other stock
Land and buildings
Motor vehicl88
Scouting &qulpmenl, fumhure elc
Other
Sub total
Llabilltles
Accounts not ￿ p8ld
Eynses incurred bul not invoiced
sub8crlpt￿ng not YBI paid
L08n - detsil
Other liabilities
Sub totsl
Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
The above recelpts and payments account and statement of assets and Ilabllltles were approved by the Trustees
3 June 2024 and slgned on thelr behalf by
SATHIKA BOUTONG
JENNIFER FOULDS
Chairperson
Treasurer

Trustees, Annual Report
For the period
From (start date)
to end date
Section A
Reference and administration detai Is
Charity name
1st Wymondham Scout Group
Other names the charlty Is known by
Registered charity number (if any)
HQ registration number
Charity's principal adclress
mondham Scout and Guide Head
uarters
Kimberle
Street
mondham
Postcode
Names of the charity trustees vtho manage the charity
Trustee Namo
Offlce (If any)
Dates acted If not
for whole year
Sathika Bouton
Jennifer Foulds
An
ela Grimmer
Chair
Treasurer
Secreta
10
12
14
Names and addresses of advisers (optional informatlon but encouraged as best practice)
Type of advisor
Nam8
Address

Section B
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity's trusts
Type of governing document
The Group's goveming documents are those of the The
Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, ￿lch in
tum gives authority to the Bye Laws of ihe Association and
The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout
Association.
(e.g. trust deed. constitutlon)
How the charity is constituted
The Group is a trust estsblished under its rules which are
common to all Scouts.
(e.g. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
{e.g. appointed by, elected by)
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Additional governance issues (optional infonnation but encouraged as best practice)
You may choose to indude additional
information, where relevant, about:
The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee,
the members of which are the 'Charity Trustees, of the
Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity
truslees they are responsible for complying with legislation
applicable to Gharities. This includes the registration,
keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity
Commission as appropriate..
Policies and procedures adopted for..
a) the induction and training of trustees.,
b) trustee, conslderdtlon of major risks
and the systems and procedures to
manage them
The Commlttee conslsts of 3 independent representatives,
Chalr, Treasurer and Secretary together wth the Group
Scout Leaders. indlvidual sectlon leaders (if opted to take
on the responslbllltyl and parent's representatlon and meets
every 3 months.
This Group Executive Committee exists to support the
Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the
appointments and is responsible for:
The maintenance of Group property.,
The raising of funds and th8 administration of Group
finance.,
The insurance of persons, propety and equipment.,
Group public occasions.
Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult
support.,
Appointing any sub committees that may be required.,
Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than
those who are elected.
The trustees would like to place on record their thanks to
the members of the Commlttee, the section leaders and all
of volunteers for their contributions throughout the year. The
Group could not operate successfully wthout this.

Section B
Structure, goveriiance and management (continued)
Risk and Internal Control
The Group Executive Committee 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. The main areas of concem that have
been identified are..
Damage to the building. property and equipment. The Group
would request the use of buildings, property and equipment
from neighbouring organisations such as the church,
community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar
reciprocal arrangements exist with these organlsatlons. The
Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance In
place to miligate against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insuranc8 policy. Risk
Assessrnents are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The
group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of
activities should there be a major reduction in income. The
Committee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase
the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either
temporarily or permanently.
Reductlon or loss of leaders. The group Is totally reliant
upon volunteers to run and adminlster the activltles of the
group. If there was a reductlon In the number of leaders to
an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as
a whole then ther8 would have to be a contraction.
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure of the Group,
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides
activities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a
reduction in membership in a particular section or the group
as whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case
scenario Ihe complete Glosure of the Group.
The group has In place systems of intemal controls that are
deslgned to provlde reasonable assurance against material
mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all
bank payments and a comprehensive Insurance policies to
ensure that insurable risks are covered.

Section C
Objectives and activities
The Purpose of Scouting
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young
people in their personal development,
empowering them to make a positive contribution to sociely.
Summary of the objects of the charity set
out in its governing document
The Values of Scoutlng
As Scouts we are guided by these values:
Integrlty - We act )Mth integrity,. we are honest, trustworthy
and loyal.
Respect - We have self-respect and respect for others.
Care- We support others and take care of the world in
ich we live.
Bellef - We explore our faiths. beliefs and attitudes.
Co-operatlon - We make a positive difference,. we co-
operate Wbth others and make friends.
The Scout Method
Scouting lakes place when young people, in partnershlp
Ith adults, work together based on the
values of Scoutlng and:
enjoy what they are doing and have fun
- tske part in activities indoors and outdoors
learn by doing
share in spiritual reflection
take responsibility and make choices
undertake new and ch811enging activities
make and live by their Promise.
Summary of the main activities in relation
to these objects
Addltlonal detaSls of the objeclives and activlties (optional infomiatlon but encouraged as best practlce)
You may choose to include further
statements, where relevant, about..
policy on grantmaking.,
contribution made by volunteers,.
policy on investments.
Public benefit ststement
The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
criteria under both the advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or comfwnity development
headin

Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of
the charity during the year
Successful operation of 1 Beaver colony. 2 Cub Scout
packs, 2 Scout units and an Explorer Scouts group in
Wymondham, Norfolk, encompassing over 100 young
people aged 6 -18. The Group has a number of adult
volunteers and also uses the services of young people aged
14- 18 as young leaders. Further information on activities
undertaken during the year can be found on our website at
www.wymondham-scouls-and-guides.uk.
Section E
Brief statement of the charity's policy on
reseNes
Financial Review
ReseNes Pollcy
The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient
resources to continue the charitable activities of the group
should income and fundraising activities fall short. The
Group Executive Committee considers that the group should
hold a sum equivalent to 6 months running costs and
calculate this to be circa £15,000.
The Group held reserves of £17.925 at year end vthich 18
considered adequate.
Quantify and explain any designations
Details of any funds materially in deficit
(circurrtstances plus steps to éliminate)
Further financial review details (optional information)
You may choose to Include additional
information, where relevant, about:
the charity's principal sources of funds
(including any fundraising);
nves
men
cy
The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longe
temi investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk
averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are
held in cash using only mainstream banks or building
societies.
Section F
Other Optional Information
Plans for future periods (details of any
significant aGtivities planned to achieve
them)
The group continues to grow., with plans to reopen the
Thursday Beaver colony and potentlally start wnning a
Squirrels section for those aged 4 - 6.

Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
SATHIKA 8OUTONG
ANGELA GRIMMER
Chairperson
Secretary