Annual Report 20242025
The Old Boathouse, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2JL
18/11/2025
Contents
Group Details ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Trustees .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Bankers ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Scout Association Registered Number ........................................................................................................................... 2 Charity Registration Number .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Contact Details ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Group Lead Volunteer’s Annual Review ............................................................................................................................. 3 Treasurer’s Report .............................................................................................................................................................. 4 General ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Income and Expenditure ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Bank Balances ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Appendix 1- Group Accounts .............................................................................................................................................. 5 Appendix 2 – Notes to Accounts ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Appendix 3 – Independent Examiners Report .................................................................................................................... 7
1st Portsmouth Sea Scouts
The Old Boathouse, Bath Square, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2JL General Email: enquiries@1stscouts.co.uk GLV Email: glv@1stscouts.co.uk Website: www.1stscouts.co.uk Registered Charity Number(s) 1093625 (England and Wales)
Group Details
Trustees
All trustees appointed at the last group AGM held on the 18[th] November 2024 unless stated otherwise
Mrs Alison Bailey (Chair) Ms Karen Thompson (Treasurer) Mr Phillip Jones (GLV) Mrs Aimee Jones Mr Steve Giffin Mr Malcolm Bray Mr Robert Satterly Mr Matthew Alred Mr Robin Searle Mr Christopher White Mr Geoff Long Mr Tom McKay Bankers Lloyds Bank Plc
Scout Association Registered Number
3470
Charity Registration Number 1093625
Contact Details
Group Lead Volunteer 1[st] Portsmouth Sea Scouts The Old Boathouse Bath Square Old Portsmouth PO1 2JL Email: glv@1stscouts.co.uk
1st Portsmouth Sea Scouts
The Old Boathouse, Bath Square, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2JL General Email: enquiries@1stscouts.co.uk GLV Email: glv@1stscouts.co.uk Website: www.1stscouts.co.uk Registered Charity Number(s) 1093625 (England and Wales)
Group Lead Volunteer’s Annual Review
The 2024–25 year has once again been an extremely busy and successful one for the Group. Our youth membership has remained steady, with both the Cub and Scout sections running at full capacity. Our linked Explorer Unit has also continued to grow, and numbers are expected to increase further in the coming year.
We have continued to operate a waiting list; however, we are now starting to catch up with demand, and the list is gradually reducing. Depending on the age at which a young person joins the list, we are often able to offer a space within a few months—something that was not possible a couple of years ago. That said, we still operate a one-in-oneout policy. Capacity remains limited due to several factors, including hall size, the number of available volunteers, and—particularly for the Scout section—the number of young people we can safely and practically take out on the water.
This year the Group continued to deliver an extensive and varied programme, including a well-attended Group Camp. None of this would be possible without the dedication of our leaders, who give up so much of their time to provide high-quality experiences for our young people. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all our leaders for their commitment and enthusiasm.
A major focus for me this year has been the ongoing negotiations for the lease on the Scout Hut and Scout Beach, an important step in securing the long-term future of 1st Portsmouth Sea Scouts in Old Portsmouth. Ensuring our continued presence in the community for many years to come remains a top priority.
Alongside these negotiations, we have been preparing for the next stages of the Scout Hut redevelopment. Our project team has been working closely with the appointed architects to prepare the schedule of works and the necessary documentation, enabling us to submit planning applications as soon as the lease is formally agreed.
We have also continued our fundraising efforts in support of this project. A particular highlight was the Sponsored Walk in September 2024, during which our young people walked around the perimeter of Portsea Island. This event raised almost £3,000 for the project and allowed many of our young people to earn their Hikes Away badges. Please keep an eye out for future fundraising initiatives—and if you have ideas or are able to help, I would be delighted to hear from you.
Our online presence has continued to grow, thanks to the excellent work of Claire Seek. Her ability to turn leaders’ photos and updates into a steady stream of engaging social media content has been invaluable, and I would like to thank her for her ongoing support.
Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who supports the Group—whether through behind-thescenes roles such as serving on the Trustee Board, assisting with working parties, helping with communications, or volunteering within the sections. The Group simply could not function without the combined efforts of this dedicated team.
If you would like to join the team, please do get in touch. We have a variety of roles available, many of which are flexible and can be tailored to your skills and availability—being a weekly front-line volunteer is not the only way to contribute.
Phillip Jones – Group Lead Volunteer
1st Portsmouth Sea Scouts
The Old Boathouse, Bath Square, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2JL General Email: enquiries@1stscouts.co.uk GLV Email: glv@1stscouts.co.uk Website: www.1stscouts.co.uk Registered Charity Number(s) 1093625 (England and Wales)
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer’s Report 2024/25
General
I can report that the financial position of 1st Portsmouth Sea Scouts remains in good order.
In summary we have more than covered our operating costs allowing donations and fundraising activities to increase the amount that we hold against future project costs.
Income and Expenditure
In the year from April 2024 to 2025 income has exceeded expenditure by over £17,000.
Income has increased by over £9,000 to £45,201.
Subscription income, camps and other activity income has been broadly equal to that of last year. Most of the increase can be attributed to a very generous donation of £5,000 toward the Scout Hut Appeal, an increase of £2,286 in gift aid receipts and an increase in fundraising and grants of £1,754.
Expenditure has reduced by £11,153 to £28,153. We have spent over £12,000 less on boating and camping equipment and on camp expenditure, but much of this variation is due to the cyclical nation of equipment expenditure and a mismatch between the timing of camp receipts and expenditure. We held deposits of £5,920 in the bank relating to 2025/6 camps.
We incurred a further £3,211 relating to spend on the future project in addition to the £3,509 incurred last year.
Bank Balances
Our total bank balances increased from £65,883 to £82,931. The project balance at Redwood Bank stood at £64,694.
In summary, a successful year building resilience for future investment.
Karen Thompson
Group Treasurer
1st Portsmouth Sea Scouts
The Old Boathouse, Bath Square, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2JL General Email: enquiries@1stscouts.co.uk GLV Email: glv@1stscouts.co.uk Website: www.1stscouts.co.uk Registered Charity Number(s) 1093625 (England and Wales)
Appendix 1- Group Accounts
1st Portsmouth Sea Scouts
The Old Boathouse, Bath Square, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2JL General Email: enquiries@1stscouts.co.uk GLV Email: glv@1stscouts.co.uk Website: www.1stscouts.co.uk Registered Charity Number(s) 1093625 (England and Wales)
Appendix 2 – Notes to Accounts
1st Portsmouth Sea Scouts
The Old Boathouse, Bath Square, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2JL General Email: enquiries@1stscouts.co.uk GLV Email: glv@1stscouts.co.uk Website: www.1stscouts.co.uk Registered Charity Number(s) 1093625 (England and Wales)
Appendix 3 – Independent Examiners Report
1st Portsmouth Sea Scouts
The Old Boathouse, Bath Square, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2JL General Email: enquiries@1stscouts.co.uk GLV Email: glv@1stscouts.co.uk Website: www.1stscouts.co.uk Registered Charity Number(s) 1093625 (England and Wales)