Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2024 Period start date To31/12/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Pendle Forest Scout and Guide Group
Charity registration number: 1059194
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To own manage and maintain a community building in which to facilitate and support the provision of Scout Association and Girlguiding activities in the local Community. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The provision of Scout & Guide activities for children and young people from 5-18. Also provides opportunities for the development of leadership skills for both young people and adults. The building also accommodates a pre-school group, sports groups and is a venue for social and charitable events. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In supporting the continued development of Scouting and Girlguiding the group provided a venue for a BME Scout Group during the initial phase of development. Pre-school and sporting activities are of benefit to the wider community |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The Group does not make grants but the young people support a number of different charities throughout the year by organising fund-raising events |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The Group does not hold any investments |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers do not provide any financial contribution – they give their time. |
| Other | The Group is committed to subsidise activities for those young people who may otherwise be prevented from attending due to financial constraints. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Enabling children and young people to benefit from all aspects of the Scout Association and Girlguiding Programmes. This includes providing opportunities for the young people to participate in a range of residential experiences. Members of the Scout Association and Girlguiding are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities which enable them to develop practical skills, enhance self-esteem and engender a sense of community action and responsibility. Teamwork, co- operation, inclusion and acceptance are also key aspects of the organisations. The young people are encouraged to identify appropriate charities, appeals etc. they wish to support in their fundraising initiatives. These have included UK charities for example Children in Need, Local Hospice, and projects in other countries for example raising money for the Isaiah Trust in Kenya to provide an outdoor class room. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As the Group owns the building reserves are necessary as a contingency for any major repairs required. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Subscriptions for each young person attending. Rental income from hire of the building. |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The trustees are either parents or members of the local community who are supportive of the Scout Association and Girlguiding. The Group Executive Committee is responsible for the appointment of trustees. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Training is offered in accordance with the adult training programmes provided by the Scout Association and Girlguiding |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Pendle Forest Scout and Guide Group |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1059194 |
| Charity’s principal address | Pendle Forest Scout and Guide Community Centre Wheatley Lane Road Fence Burnley BB12 9EE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Fish | Chair | |||
| David Green | Trustee | |||
| David Flanagan | Treasurer | |||
| Megan Dumpleton | Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity None
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| David Green | Megan Dumpleton | |
Trustee |
Trustee | |
| 01/10/2025 | ||
| 01/10/2025 |
Pendle Forest Scout & Guide Group Profit and Loss Account
Summary - Year Ending 31 December 2024
| Income 101 Subscriptions 102 Fence Pre-School 103 Other Rents 104 100 Club 105 Camps & Outings 106 Feed In Tarrif 107 Donations 108 Grant Income 109 Fund Raising 110 Miscellaneous Income Interest Received Total Income Expenditure 1 Electricity 2 Building Services 3 Building Maintenance 4 100 Club 5 Camps & Outings 6 Capitation Costs 7 Cash Withdrawals 8 Internet 9 Professional Fees 10 Miscellaneous Expenses 11 Bank Charges 12 Badges 13 Special Projects |
Y/E 31/12/2024 13,134.00 15,040.00 1,294.50 1,386.00 3,333.10 735.07 20.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 787.27 35,779.94 5,422.32 0.00 7,156.66 880.00 5,325.65 6,798.00 0.00 479.85 150.00 3,694.93 0.00 1,269.65 0.00 |
Y/E 31/12/2023 10,962.00 14,667.20 2,267.50 1,068.00 7,218.00 798.16 10.00 0.00 1,405.41 |
|---|---|---|
| 38,396.27 | ||
| 4,429.37 220.00 6,057.90 900.00 8,749.60 5,525.00 100.00 387.51 150.00 4,235.75 92.10 1,002.08 23,964.97 |
| Total Expenditure | 31,177.06 | 55,814.28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surplus / deficit | 4,602.88 | -17,418.01 |
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of: Pendle Forest Scout and Guide Group. I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Pendle Forest Scout and Guide Group (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan 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 examiner's ststement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to Tny attention in connection with the examination gtving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. The accounts do not accord wtth those cordS. 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. Ic Name.. LoiJ'se s£oI)OAJ Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): Address.. l ? i ff.05É H ILL Ro, E'J2fyJlkn'[ , Elsi l Ec?A Date: