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Section A
Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date
Period end date
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Objectives and activities
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)|
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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.
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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
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