2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

From (start date) 0 1 0 4 2 4 to end date 3 1 0 3 2 5 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name 27[th] All Saints Frindsbury Scout Group Other names the charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1 0 3 9 8 7 8 HQ registration number Charity’s principal address 11 ROLVENDEN ROAD ROCHESTER Postcode M E 2 4 N Y

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15	Trustee Name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
	Derek King	Chair
	Joanna Randhawa	Treasurer
	Geoff Morad
	Lawrence Olive
	Susannah Olive

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) (These will be published in the annual report of the charity)

Type of advisor Name Address

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Section B	Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document (e.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted (e.g. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods (e.g. appointed by, elected by) Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice) The Group's governing documents are those of the 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 Scouts. The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
	The Group's governing documents are those of the 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 Scouts.
	The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

You may choose to include additional The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the information, where relevant, about: 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. Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Policies and procedures adopted for: Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board.

a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them

This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity 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 highquality and safe programmes that gives young people skills for life.

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Section B Structure, governance and management (continued)

Section B Structure, governance and management (continued)

Risk and Internal Control The Group 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. The main areas of concern that have been identified are: Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in 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 Board has raised subscriptions to increase the income to the group. 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. We can rely of support from Disrict if required.

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Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 4 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 the complete closure of the Group.

Section C

Objectives and activities

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-

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Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects	p p
	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.
	Weekly Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer meetings Outdoor activities, camps and hikes Participation in district and county events Community activities and fundraising events

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 the charity during the year
	Introduction of squirrel group. Successful outdoor camps . Updated camping equipment. Secured grant from Defra for camp. Large Gift Aid receipt. Low maintence costs thisyear.

Section E Financial Review	Section E Financial Review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves	Reserves Policy

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The Group's policy on reserves will be agreed at the next AGM. We aim to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group for one year should income and fundraising activities fall short. We also maintain our own scout hut and need sufficient reserves to meet large costs such as the bolier and the roof.

Section F

Other Optional Information

Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them)

Large camp to Broadstone Warren Replace the bolier

Section G

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Jo Randhawa Full name(s) Joanna Mary Randhawa Position (eg Secretary, Chair) Treasurer Date 0 6 1 0 2 5

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R&A 2024-25

Expense
Activities - Beavers (Matthew)
Activities - Cubs (Jaguar)
Activities - explorers (Hurr)
Activities - Panther		=	=	g.00]587.32,
Activities - Scouts (Ocelot)
Activities - Scouts (Spitfire)
Activities - squirrels			1,190.44]
Activity Equipment
Badges
broadstone -exp			60.63]
capitation
Events -Beavers			140.00]
Events - Explorers Events- Panther		277] a
Go cardless fee
40 mistake
Meetings - Explorers	a			ee)
Uniform			1268.25]
VenueMaintenance

Account balances
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Total income
Total expenditure
Net income
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of 27[th] All Saints Frindsbury Scout Group

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 27[th] All Saints Frindsbury Scout Group for the year ended 31/3/2025

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the 27[th] All Saints Frindsbury Scout Group 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 27[th] All Saints Frindsbury Scout Group 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 examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the 27[th] All Saints Frindsbury Scout Group as required by section 130 of the Act; 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: Martin Alexander

Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): Chartered Accountant (ICAEW)

Address: Fairways Old Watling Street Rochester Kent ME23UG

Date: 14/1/26