1st WYMONDHAM SCOUT GROUP CHARITY NUMBER: 1036717 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1st WYMONDHAM SCOUT GROUP Contents Page Independent Examiner's Report 1-2 Receipts and Payments Account 3-4 Statement of assets and liabilities 5 Trustees' Annual Report 6-11
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND 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 31 MARCH 2025 ended Set out on pages 3-11 Charity no 1036717 (if any) Responsibilities and basis of report I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31/03/2024. 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 have slowed all to applicable Directin grenade arily commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (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 Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 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. Lenis Cooper LEWIS COOFER FCA BFP Date: 4/9/2025 3 MELTON RatO WYMONDHAM, NORFOLK NRI8 ODA
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). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose.
1st Wymondham Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account For the year from 01 April 2024 To 31 March 2025 Receipts and payments 2024/25 Unrestricted funds 2023/24 Unrestricted funds Receipts Donations, legacies and similar income Membership subscriptions Less: Membership subscriptions paid on (National/County/Area/District) Net membership subscriptions retained Donations Legacies Gift Aid Other similar income Sub total Grants Maintenenace grant Other grants Sub total Fundraising (gross) Detail 1 Detail 2 Detail 3 Other fundraising activities Sub total Investment income Bank interest Building Society interest The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service Property Rent income Other investment income 27,430 27,430 125 30,502 30,502 555 2,197 32,699 39 14 Sub total Total Gross Income Asset and investment sales, etc. Total receipts
1st Wymondham Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account For the year from 01 April 2024 To 31 March 2025 Receipts and payments 2024/25 Unrestricted funds € 2023/24 Unrestricted funds € Payments Charitable Payments Youth programme and activities Adult support and training Rent Water and Sewerage Electricity and Gas Insurance Repairs and Renewals Materials and equipment Printing and photocopying Contribution to camp costs Uniforms AGM and trustee expenses Census payment Bank charges Other costs detail 3 13,774 8,070 23,011 3,808 7,021 60 5,992 20 Sub total Fundraising expenses Detail 1 Detail 2 Detail 3 Other fundraising costs Sub total Total Gross Expenditure Asset and investment purchases, etc. Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) 28.92 32.831 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 28,925 1.331 17,925 16,59 32,831 (118) 18,043 17,925
Statement assets and liabilities at th end of the yea 31 March 2025 Unrestricted funds € 16,594 31 March 2024 Unrestricted funds € Cash funds Bank current account Bank deposit account Building society account The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service Cash/Floats Total cash funds Other monetary assets Tax claim Debts due from the County/Area/District/Group Insurance claim Sub total Investment assets Investment property - detail Quoted investments Other investments - detail 17,925 16,594 17,925 Sub total Non monetary assets for charity's own use Badge stock Shop stock Other stock Land and buildings Motor vehicles Scouting equipment, furniture etc Other Sub total Liabilities Accounts not yet paid Expenses incurred but not invoiced Subscriptions not yet paid Loan - detail Other liabilities - - Sub total Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees 11 June 2025 and signed on their behalf by SATHIKA BOUTONG Chairperson JENNIFER FOULDS Treasurer
Trustees' Annual Report For the period From (start date) | 110 4 2 4 to end date [3 10 3 2 5 Section A Reference and administration details 1st Wymondham Scout Group Charity name Other names the charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) HQ registration number Charity's principal address 10367020 Wymondham Scout and Guide Headquarters Kimberley Street Wymondham Postcode N R 1 8 N U Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee Name Office (if any) 1 Sathika Boutong 2 Jennifer Foulds 3 Angela Grimmer 5 6 7 •• •› 10 11 12 13 14 15| Chair Treasurer Secretary Dates acted if not for whole year Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) Type of advisor Name Address
Section B Description of the charity's trusts Type of governing document Structure, governance and management The Group's governing documents are those of The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. (e.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted The Group is a trust established 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 information but encouraged as best practice) You may choose to include 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 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. Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them The Committee consists of 3 independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout Leaders, individual section leaders (if opted to take on the responsibility) and parent's representation 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 the administration of Group finance; The insurance of persons, property 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 The trustees would like to place on record their thanks to the members of the Committee, the section leaders and all of volunteers for their contributions throughout the year. The Group could not operate successfully without this.
Section B Structure, governance 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 concern 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 eciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance ir place to mitigate against permanent loss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income from fund raising. The 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. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of 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 grou as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. The group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide 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 Summary of the objects of the charity set Scouting exists to actively engage and support young out in its governing document people in their personal development empowering them to make a positive contribution to society The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal. Respect - We have self-respect and respect for others. Care - We support others and take care of the world in Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. Co-operation - We make a positive difference; we co- operate with others and make friends. The Scout Method Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and: - enjoy what they are doing and have fun take part in activities indoors and outdoors - learn by doing share in spiritual reflectior ake responsibility and make choice - undertake new and challenging activities make and live by their Promise. See section D. Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking; • contribution made by volunteers; • policy on investments. Public benefit statement The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of Successful operation of 2 Beaver colonies, 2 Cub Scout the charity during the year 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. During the year the various groups undertook many activities, including camping, canoeing, archery, activities for badge work as well as attending the Remembrance Day Parade. Further information on groups run during the year can be found on our website. Section E Financial Review Brief statement of the charity's policy on Reserves Policy reserves 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 cost and calculate this to be circa £15,000 The Group held reserves of £16,594 at year end which is considered adequate. Quantify and explain any designations Details of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate) Further financial review details (optional information) You may choose to include additional Investment Policy information, where relevant, about: • the charity's principal sources of funds The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer
Section F Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them) Other Optional Information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees SATHIKA BOUTONG Chairperson 111016|215 ANGELA GRIMMER Secretary