CHARITY COMMISSI Section A Trustees' Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date 01 202 From To Reference and administration details Charity name 2nd Chester le Street Scout Group Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1037689 Charity's principal address Waldridge Village Hall Chester le Street 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Postcode Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Jonathan Alderslade David Kelly Chris Caygill Carole Atkinson Ailsa Cooper Karen Gibson Simon Sheard Sarah Hignett Chris Atherton James Cooper Craig Martin David Holmes Office (if any) Chairman Lead Volunteer Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Secretary Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Dates acted if not for whole year DH2 3RY Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole year TAR 1 March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts 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 of The Scout Association. The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all How the charity is constituted Scouts. The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation Trustee selection methods and Rules of The Scout Association. Additional governance issues (Optional information) The Group is managed by the Trustees of the Scout Group which is an You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: • policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; • the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; • relationship with any related parties; • trustees' consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The Committee consists of 4 independent representatives (Chair, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and Secretary) together with the Lead Volunteer and representatives from the individual section leaders and meets every 2 months. This Trustees support the Group 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 those who are elected. The group has in place systems of intemal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss. Section C TAR Objectives and activities 2 March 2012
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal. Respect - We have self-respect and respect for others Care - We support others and take care of the world in which we live. Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. Co-operation - We make a positive difference; we 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 reflection- take responsibility and make choices- undertake new and challenging activities- make and live by their Promise. The Scout group currently meets 5 nights per week, with just over 100 young members in the age range 6 - 14. The meetings aim to deliver the objectives of the overall Scout Association. The public benefits of the Scout Association have been well documented elsewhere. 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. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) TAR 3 March 2012
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking; • policy programme related investment; • contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR 4 March 2012
Section D Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Achievements and performance - Membership levels were increased slightly compared to the previous year - 6 main camping events were held across the different sections of the Group, including a Scout summer camp in the lake district - Maintained a full 5 night a week programme in line with the Scout Association objectives Section E Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Financial review Reserves were healthy at the year end 31 March 2025, with £195,602 held across all accounts. This was consistent with the year end funds at 31 March 2024. Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information) Funding is in the main from monthly subscriptions paid by the members You may choose to include of beavers, cubs and scouts and is used to cover hall rent, capitation fees additional information, where and activities carried out by the group relevant about: • the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising; • how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted 5 March 2012 TAR
Section F 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 Signature(s)| M.C Full name(s) Mark Christian Caygill Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer etc Date 22/01/2026 TAR 6 March 2012
Opening Balance Subscriptions bill Aid Interest from Savings Account Donations/Fundraising Contributions to activities Contributions to camps Total Income Expenditure Rent & Hall Maintenance Capitation Lamps Activities & Equipment Admin & Legal Leaders Training Donations Total Expenditure income less Expenditure Transfer to Savings A/C Closing Balance Held in account: Current Account #1 Current Account #2 Current Account #3 plus cash awaiting banking less unpresented cheques CURRENT A/C BALANCE 2nd Chester le Street Scout Group statement of Receipts / Payments - Financial Year Ended 31st March 2025 current Accounts y/e 31.3.25 m 40,719 16,430 4,456 743 4,578 10,035 36,242 7,893 5,936 10,920 10,546 2,085 98 287 37,764 - 1,522 39,197 39,182 39,197 y/e 31.3.24 Change vs Prior Year 36,410 14,490 127 1,970 7,900 24,487 5,247 5,138 8,259 1,387 117 20,178 4,309 40,719 39,688 1,026 1,940 4,456 616 2,607 2,135 11,755 7,893 689 5,782 2,286 698 -19 257 17,586 -5,831 -1,522 13% 485% 132% 27% 48% 13% 113% 28% 50% -16% 856% 87% -4% Savings Accounts y/e 31.3.25 y/e 31.3.24 Change vs Prior Year Opening Balance 155,382 153,876 Income Building Society Interest Total Income 1,023 1,023 1,506 1,506 -483 -483 -32% -32% Expenditure Income less Expenditure Transfer from Current A/C Closing Balance 1,023 1,506 -483 -32% 156,405 155,382 1,023 Held in account: Savings #1 Savings #2 SAVINGS BALANCE 70,430 85,975 156,405 69,487 85,895 155,382 TOTAL BALANCE (Current Accounts + Savings Accounts) y/e 31.3.25 y/e 31.3.24 Change vs Prior Year Opening Balance Income less Expenditure Closing Balance 196,101 -499 195,602 190,286 5,815 196,101 5,815 -6,314 499 0% The Accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis. I can confirm that they present a true and fair record. 40,719 Dated : 10/05/2025 Mr C Caygill, Group Treasurer ALL PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED
Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the trustees/ 2% Chester le Street Scout Group members of On accounts for the year 31 March 2025 ended Charity no | 1037689 (if any)| Set out on pages 4 Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: • examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, • to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and • to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's statement Independent examiner's statement My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charty Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concering any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below: In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) 1, which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: • to keep açcounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charties Act; and • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met: or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackels if they do not apply Date: 2|1/2026. Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if Lee Massingham CIMA. IER March 2012 ALI PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED
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Opening Balance Income Subscriptions Gift Aid Interest from Savings Account Donations/Fundraising Contributions to activities Contributions to camps Total Income Expenditure Rent & Hall Maintenance Capitation Camps Activities & Equipment Admin & Legal Leaders Training Donations Total Expenditure Income less Expenditure Transfer to savings A/C Closing Balance Held in account: Current Account #1 Current Account #2 Current Account #3 plus cash awaiting banking less unpresented cheques CURRENT A/C BALANCE 2nd Chester le Street Scout Group Statement of Receipts / Payments - Financial Year Ended 31st March 2025 Current Accounts y/e 31.3.25 40,719 16,430 4,456 743 4,578 10,035 36,242 7,893 5.936 10,920 10,546 2,085 98 287 37,764 -1,522 39,197 39,182 10 39,197 y/e 31.3.24 Change vs Prior Year 36,410 14,490 127 1,970 7,900 24,487 5,247 5,138 8,259 1,387 117 30 20,178 4,309 40,719 39,688 1,026 40,719 1,940 4,456 616 2,607 2,135 11,755 7,893 689 5,782 2,286 698 -19 257 17,586 -5,831 -1,522 13% 485% 132% 27% 48% 113% 28% 50% -16% 856% 87% -4% Savings Accounts y/e 31.3.25 y/e 31.3.24 Change vs Prior Year Opening Balance Income Building Society Interest Total Income Expenditure Income less Expenditure Transfer from Current A/C Closing Balance Held in account: Savings #1 Savings #2 SAVINGS BALANCE 155,382 153,876 1,023 1,023 1,506 1,506 -483 -483 -32% -32% 1,023 156,405 1,506 155,382 -483 1,023 -32% 1% 70,430 85,975 156,405 69,487 85,895 155,382 TOTAL BALANCE (Current Accounts + Savings Accounts) y/e 31.3.25 y/e 31.3.24 Change s Prior Year Opening Balance 196.101 190,286 5,815 Income less Expenditure 5,815 Closing Balance 195,602 -6,314 196,101 -499 0% The Accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis. I can confirm that they present a true and fair record. cat Dated: 10/05/2025 Mr C Caygill, Group Treasurer ALL PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED