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2025-03-31-accounts

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of 6[th] Llangyfelach Scout Group On accounts for the year 31[st] March 2025 Charity no 1070345 ended (if any)

Set out on pages

(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 03 / 2025.

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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity 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 (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Date: ~~Po [~~ Name: Michael Jones ~~PO~~ Relevant professional ACCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Bevan Buckland LLP, Ground Floor, Cardigan House, Castle Court Swansea SA7 9LA

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight 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 .

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 04 2024 To 31 03 2025

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

6[th] Llangyfelach Scout Group

Other names charity is known by

N/A

Registered charity number (if any) 1070345

Charity's principal address Scout Hall, Hoel Y Geifr, Llangyfelach, Swansea

Postcode SA5 7NA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
1 Wayne Pike Chairperson
2 Ian Lawrence Trustee
3 Jennifer Denton Treasurer
4 Martin Lynch GroupScout Leader
5 KayHowell Trustee
6 Michael Horst Trustee
7 Simon Brevold Trustee

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) N/A ~~_————~~ Name Dates acted if not for whole year Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) N/A Type of adviser Name Address ~~BS~~ Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) N/A 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 ] UK. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the

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(eg. trust deed, constitution)

Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of The Scout Association UK.

How the charity is constituted

The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts and can be found in The Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of The Scout Association UK including the Constitution.

Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of The Scout Association UK.

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, 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. The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer, Group Scout Leader and 4 Trustees. The Trustee Board exists to support the Section Leaders in meeting the responsibilities of their appointments and is responsible for: The Maintenance of the group property; Raising of funds and administration of the Group; 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 Scout Association provides a nationally recognised adult training scheme which lays out clearly what is required and the necessary training to provide the skills to achieve this. Members of the Trustee Board must complete the following modules: Safety and Safeguarding within the first 30 days of joining the Trustee Board, renewed every 3 years. Other training modules should be completed within 180 days of joining the Trustee Board are Trustee Induction, GDPR, Creating Inclusion, Tools for the Role 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 high quality and safe programmes that gives young people skills for life 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 would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the church, community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations.

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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 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 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.

Risk and Internal Control. 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 payments and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.

Section C Objectives and activities Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
The objectives of the Group are the same as The Scout Assocation UK
and identified in the Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR).
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:
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enjoy what they are doing andhavefun

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The Trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Comision guidance on Summary of the main activities undertaken for the Public Benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. public benefit in relation to Membership subscriptions are charged to cover the immediate running these objects (include within costs of the Group and these do not unduly restrict membership. The this section the statutory Group follows the principle that no one should be excluded because of declaration that trustees have their inability to pay membership subscriptions. Enabling each child and had regard to the guidance young person involved to identify their interests and to have the issued by the Charity opportunity to meet their full potential. All activities are clearly risk Commission on public assessed to ensure benefits are maximised. benefit)

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) N/A

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity during the year		 The main achievements of the Group during this year are as follows:
The Scout Group has grown substantial and continues to grow. A new section
was formed for young people aged 4-6 years old, called the Squirrels Drey.
Awarded a grant to improve the biodiversity of our land from the Rural Anchor
Grant. This involved installing a polytunnel, raised beds, planters, bird and bat
nesting boxes. The young people were then involved in learning about
biodiversity, planting flowers and vegetables. The local school are also wishing
to become involved with this project for outdoor learning activities.
Awarded a grant to enable us to securely fence the land behind the Scout Hall
from Mynydd y Gwair Wind Farm Community Grant. This has enabled to make
sure our grounds are safe and secure. In addition, now the site is secure, the
Scout Group have developed some of the land into a Campsite with basic
facilities for use by our Scout Group and others.
The Scout Group held their annual summer camp on the Gorwelion Girl Guides
campsite near Porthcawl and was a huge success.
Improvements to the entrance path to the Scout Hall
All Scout Leaders achieved Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene
Holding a bucket collection at a local supermarket
The Scout Group took part in local events such as the Remembrance Parade and
Swansea Christmas Parade		 The main achievements of the Group during this year are as follows:
The Scout Group has grown substantial and continues to grow. A new section
was formed for young people aged 4-6 years old, called the Squirrels Drey.
Awarded a grant to improve the biodiversity of our land from the Rural Anchor
Grant. This involved installing a polytunnel, raised beds, planters, bird and bat
nesting boxes. The young people were then involved in learning about
biodiversity, planting flowers and vegetables. The local school are also wishing
to become involved with this project for outdoor learning activities.
Awarded a grant to enable us to securely fence the land behind the Scout Hall
from Mynydd y Gwair Wind Farm Community Grant. This has enabled to make
sure our grounds are safe and secure. In addition, now the site is secure, the
Scout Group have developed some of the land into a Campsite with basic
facilities for use by our Scout Group and others.
The Scout Group held their annual summer camp on the Gorwelion Girl Guides
campsite near Porthcawl and was a huge success.
Improvements to the entrance path to the Scout Hall
All Scout Leaders achieved Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene
Holding a bucket collection at a local supermarket
The Scout Group took part in local events such as the Remembrance Parade and
Swansea Christmas Parade
Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the
charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially
in deficit
Further financial review details
Youmay chooseto include
additional information, where
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
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 Trustee Board agree we hold in reserve the
amount for 12 months of our running costs
N/A
(Optional information)
The principal source of funds for the group is membership subscription
which are charged to cover the immediate running costs of the Group.
Another source of funds are donations and grants. These funds are used to
support various activities and projects within the Group. Donations can
come from individuals, other organisations or government, while grants
are specifically allocated funds that are used for a specific purpose.
Expenditure has supported the key objectives of the group by:
Enhancing the number of young people and their activities to foster
personal development and community engagement;
Providing opportunities for all young people, regardless of financial
background in Scouting;

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adopted.

Empowering young people to take responsibility and make a positive contribution to society; Supporting local communities through various programmes and activities within the community The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The Group has therefore adopted a low-risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only in a mainstream bank.

Section F Other optional information

N/A

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Michael Horst

Full name(s) Michael Horst Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Secretary etc) Date 27/01/26

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6th Llangyfelach Scount Group
1070345
Receipts andpayments accounts
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Receipts andpayments accounts
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For the period
from		 For the period
01/04/2024		 To 31/03/2025
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
to the nearest
£		 to the nearest
to the nearest £		 to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations
4,482
-
-
4,482
13,105
Grants
-
21,420
-
21,420
-
Subs
12,630
-
-
12,630
-
Swansea Lottery
65
-
-
65
-
Other
-
-
-
-
2,104
-
-
-
-
-
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)
17,177
21,420
-
38,597
15,209
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sub total -
-
-
-
-
Total receipts
17,177
21,420
-
38,597
15,209
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~~SSS~~
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A3 Payments
Badges & Awards 1,242 - - 1,242 -
Food costs 1,278 - - 1,278 -
Mini Bus 180 - - 180 -
Fuel costs 328 - - 328 -
Scout Hall & Grounds work 4,427 21,287 - 25,714 -
Postage & Stationery 10 - - 10 -
Insurance 792 - - 792 -
Heat & Light 1,175 - - 1,175 -
Waste Services(septic tank) 160 - - 160 -
Scouts Annual Census 3,150 - - 3,150 -
Fire Safetyand Risk Assessments 36 - - 36 -
Online Food Safetytraining 182 - - 182 -
Online Scout/Youth Manager(OSM) 826 200 - 1,026 -
Outdoor Activities 4,150 1,100 - 5,250 -
Other - - - - 12,625
- - - - -
**Sub total ** 17,936 22,587 - 40,523 12,625
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sub total -
-
-
-
-
Total payments
17,936
22,587
-
40,523
12,625
Net of receipts/(payments)
- 759
- 1,167
- - 1,926
2,584
A5 Transfers between funds
- 1,167
1,167
-
-
-
A6 Cash funds last year end
18,007
- -
18,007
-
Cash funds this year end
16,081
- 0
- 16,081
2,584
~~SSS~~
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B1 Cash funds		 Signature
Details
Details
Details
Details
Bank Balance
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
16,081
-
-
-
-
-
16,081
-
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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