Trustees, Annual Report
For the period
From {stsrt date)
to e￿1 date
Section A
Reference and administration details
ChaTity name
1st Newmarket Scout Group
Other names tha chaiity is known by
Registerad charity number (if any)
HQ registration number
Ch8rity'S prlndpal address
Newmarket District Scout Centre
Cardigan Street
Newmarket
POSt￿de
Names of the chari
(These W&epubhsAttdin I
trustees who manage the charity
Truslee Name
Offlce (If any)
Dates acted if not for
whole yoar
Andy Lea
Christopher Balmer
Jun Thompson
Sylvia Kingham
Daniel Hardiman-mccartney
Treasurer
Chair
Group Scout Leader
Parent Trustee
Secretarial
10
11
12
13
14
15
Names and addresses of advisers I
tional infomation but encsjuraged as b8St practi￿)
e of advisor
Name
Address
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Section B
structure, governance and management
Description of the charity's trusis
Type of govemirwJ document
The Group's goveming documents are those ofthe The Scout
Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in knm gives
authority to the Bye Laws of the Associab"on and The Policy.
Organisation and Rule5 of The ScoutAssociation.
(e.g. trust deed, constitution)
How thè charity is ￿nStituted
The Group ts a trust established under rules which are
common to all Scouts.
{e.g. trust, association, company)
Trust88 selèction methods
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
Organisation and Rules ofThe ScJJutAssociation.
(e.g. appointed by, elected by)
Additional govemance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
You may choose to include additional
information. wheTe Televanl, about:
he Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the
members ofwhich a￿ the 'Chartty Truslee5' of the Scout Group
ich is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are
responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities.
This indudes the registrabon, keeping proper acLounts and
making retums to the Charity Commission as appropriate.
The Trustee Board ￿nSiSts ofihe Chair, TtEasurer and 3
Trustees (induding an Ex Officio Trustee) and meèts every 3
months.
Policies and pror£dures adopted for.
a) the induction and training oftrustees: b)
trustee, consideration of major risks and the
systems and procedures to manage them
Members ofthe Trustee Board complete 'Bging a Scouts
Trustee, leaming witrun first 6 months of joining the Board.
This Group Trusleè Board exists to make sure the charity is
well-managed, risks are assessed and mitsgated, buildings and
equipment are in good won(ing order. and everyone follows legal
requirements and tha organisalion's polic¢es and rules. Their
support helps olher volunteers run high-quality and safe
programmes that gives young people skills for lite.
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Section B
Structure, governance and managernent Icontinuedl
The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to whith
they believe the Group is exposed. these have been reviewed
and systems have been established to mibgate against them.
The main areas of conc£m that have been idents'fied are:
Damage to the building. prope￿ and equipmenL The Group
woutd request the use of buildings, property and equipm8nt fiom
neighbouring organisations such as the chureh, community
r£nlre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangements
exist with these organisakn'ons. The Group has suffiaent
buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against
p&rmanent los&
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group
through the capitation fees wntributes to the Scout Associations
national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are
undertaken before all 8divittes.
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 activiti8s
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 pemanenlly.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon
volunteer5 to run and adminisler the activities of the group. If
there was a reducts'on in the number of leaders to an
una¢¢eptable level in a particular section or Ihe group as a
whole Ihen there would have to be a contraction, consolidation
or closure of a section. In th8 worst case scenario the Complete
closure of the Gro4).
Reduclion or loss of membets. The Group provides activities for
all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a reduction in
membership in a particular seclion or the 9roup a5 whole then
there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of
a sedlon. In the worst case scénario the complete closure of the
Group.
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Section C
Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out
in its governing document
The Purposè of Scouting
Scouting exists to adively 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 -VVe act with integrty: we are honest trusknrthy and
loyal.
Respect- have self-respect respect for others.
Care- We support others and take ￿re of the world in which we
Belief - We explore our failhs. beliets and attitudès.
Coryoperatl¢)n - make a positive differen￿", we CQvoperate
th others and make friends.
The Scout Method
Scoub'ng takes place when young people, in partnership with
adults, worff together based on the
values of Scouting and:
- enjoy what they are doing and have fijn
- tske part in activities indoors and outdoors
- learn by doing
share in spirilual reflection
- take responsibility and make choi￿5
- undertake new and challenging acbvities
- make and live by their Promise.
Summary of the main activitses in relation to
these obj'ects
Weekly beaver, cub and scout meetings. ReguLar camps and
other activities
Additional details of the objectives and aclivilies (optional information but encouraged as best pract¢ce)
You may choose to Includ8 further
statements, where relevant. about:
' policy on grantmaknng",
• contribution made by volunteers-
. policy on investments.
Public benefit statement
The Group meets the Charity Commission's public ben&fit
criteria under both the advancement of edU￿tion and the
advan￿rnent of atizenship or community development
headings.
Section D
Achievements and p¢r*ormance
Summary of the main achievements of
the chartty during the year
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Supportfor over 35 children across Beavers- Scouts. Camp in
Kandestag (Swilzerland) including significant fund raising
activib.es to finance the trip.
Section E
Financial Review
Bri6f statement of charFty'S policy on
r8serves
Reserves Pollcy
The Group's policy on reserve5 FS to hold sufficient resourcès to
continue the charttable activities of the group should income and
fundraising activities fall shorL The Group Trustee Board
consider5 Ihat whilst not essential the group should look to hold
a minimum of£5,000.
The Group held reserves of approximatsly £40,000 against this
at year end. This is gbove the level ￿qUIred for operating
expenses but is expected as ttEre were significant fijnds to pay
out for the Kandestag camp.
Quanlify and explain any designations
Details of any funds materially in deficll
Iclrcumstsn¢e8 plus steps to eliminate)
Further financial ￿VIeW details (optional infom)ation>
You may choose to include additional
information, where relevant, abouL'
. the charity's principal sources of funds
(including any fundrai5ing)-,
The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small 8nd as a
consequence d￿S not have sutficient funds lo invest in longer-
term investments suc* as stocks and shares. The Group has
therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of ils
funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or
building so(aelies.
• h¢)w expenditure has supported the key
objectives of the charity:
The Group Trustee Board regularly monitors thè levels of bank
balantss and the interest rates received to ensure the group
obtains maximum value and inwme from its banking
arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using an a¢¢ount
that requires a period of notice before funds may be withdrawn,
before doing so the Group Trustee Board considets the cash
flow requirements.
' investrnent policy and objectives:
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Section F
other Optional Information
Plans for future periods (details of any
significant activities planned to achieve
them)
Section G
Declaration
Th8 trustees dedare that they have approved the trustees, report ab¢
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Sign8ture(s)
Full name(s)
ANDY LEA
JUN THOMPSON
Position (eg Secretary. Chair)
TREASURER
GROUP SCOUT LEADER
Date
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1st Newmarket Scout Group
Statement of Income and Expenditure for the Year Ended
31st March 2025
Income 2025
Income 2024
Subscriptions
Group membership fees
Camps
Kandestag
Neckers, woggles and books
Events
Donations
GrftAid
Interest on High income acc
TOTAL
5,450.19
Subscriptions
4,745.00 Group membership fees
5,599.48
Camps
28,515.37
Kandestag
42.03
Neckers, woggles and books
255.13
Events
0.00
Donations
2,307.73
GiftAid
250.29
47,165.22 TOTAL
5,776.56
3,878.31
5,170.03
64.33
582.65
269.95
104.57
15,846.40
Expenditure 2025
Expendltura 2024
Events and activities
Rent
District membership fee
Training
Camps
Kandestag
Neckers, badges and woggles
Insurance
Equipment
Administration
Uniforms
Donations
TOTAL
2.742.55
Events and activities
0.00 Rent
6,540.00 District membership fee
1,298.06 Training
4,137.94
Camps
12,082.59
407.50 Neckers, badges and woggles
197.12
Insurance
342.96
Equipment
134.90 Administration
52.00 Uniforms
0.00 Donations
27,935.62 TOTAL
1,404.16
825.00
6,389.85
1,208.84
427.85
195.20
697.39
34.50
11.182.79
24
Balance at 1st April 2024
less 2025 accurals
Income
21.279.34
0.00
47,165.22
68,444.56
Balance at 1stApril 2022
less 2023 accurals
Income
16615.73
15846.4
32462.13
Expenditure
31st March 2025
27,935.62
Expenditure
40,508.94 . 31st March 2023
11182.79
21,279.34
resented b
Bank balance 31 March 2025
High income accl balance
less unpresented cheques
resented b
Bank balance 31 March 2023
30,154.08
10.354.86
0.00
40,508.94
11174.77
10104.57
less unpresented cheques
21,279.34
PUBLIC

2025
3,250.61
1,500.00
100.00
2024
3,634.56
1,500.00
100.00
Equipment
Trophies
Badges
Equipment
Trophies
Badges
Independent Examiners Report
Having examined the prepared accounts for 1st Newmarket Scout Group
with the following documents supplied..
Income and expenditure ledger
Invoices and receipts
Bank statements
Cheque books and paying in books
I confirm that the enclosed is a fair representation of the groups financial
position for the year IstApril 2024 to 31st March 2025
Signed
(Examiner)
Signed
(Treasurer)
Name
Julian Baines
ALea
Address
81 Winstree Road
Stanway
Colchester
C03 OQF
38 Swafftiam Road
Butwell
Cambs
CB25 OAN
Date
2215125
Date
2115125
Signed
(Chaiman)
Name
Jun Thompson
11
Address
C4&> l rfA
%L(s(101s
Date
PUBLIC

1st Newmarket Scout Group
Statement of Income and Expenditure for the Year Ended
31st March 2025
Income 2025
Income 2024
Subscriptions
Group membership fees
Camps
Kandestag
Neckers, woggles and books
Events
Donations
GrftAid
Interest on High income acc
TOTAL
5,450.19
Subscriptions
4,745.00 Group membership fees
5,599.48
Camps
28,515.37
Kandestag
42.03
Neckers, woggles and books
255.13
Events
0.00
Donations
2,307.73
GiftAid
250.29
47,165.22 TOTAL
5,776.56
3,878.31
5,170.03
64.33
582.65
269.95
104.57
15,846.40
Expenditure 2025
Expendltura 2024
Events and activities
Rent
District membership fee
Training
Camps
Kandestag
Neckers, badges and woggles
Insurance
Equipment
Administration
Uniforms
Donations
TOTAL
2.742.55
Events and activities
0.00 Rent
6,540.00 District membership fee
1,298.06 Training
4,137.94
Camps
12,082.59
407.50 Neckers, badges and woggles
197.12
Insurance
342.96
Equipment
134.90 Administration
52.00 Uniforms
0.00 Donations
27,935.62 TOTAL
1,404.16
825.00
6,389.85
1,208.84
427.85
195.20
697.39
34.50
11.182.79
24
Balance at 1st April 2024
less 2025 accurals
Income
21.279.34
0.00
47,165.22
68,444.56
Balance at 1stApril 2022
less 2023 accurals
Income
16615.73
15846.4
32462.13
Expenditure
31st March 2025
27,935.62
Expenditure
40,508.94 . 31st March 2023
11182.79
21,279.34
resented b
Bank balance 31 March 2025
High income accl balance
less unpresented cheques
resented b
Bank balance 31 March 2023
30,154.08
10.354.86
0.00
40,508.94
11174.77
10104.57
less unpresented cheques
21,279.34
PUBLIC

2025
3,250.61
1,500.00
100.00
2024
3,634.56
1,500.00
100.00
Equipment
Trophies
Badges
Equipment
Trophies
Badges
Independent Examiners Report
Having examined the prepared accounts for 1st Newmarket Scout Group
with the following documents supplied..
Income and expenditure ledger
Invoices and receipts
Bank statements
Cheque books and paying in books
I confirm that the enclosed is a fair representation of the groups financial
position for the year IstApril 2024 to 31st March 2025
Signed
(Examiner)
Signed
(Treasurer)
Name
Julian Baines
ALea
Address
81 Winstree Road
Stanway
Colchester
C03 OQF
38 Swafftiam Road
Butwell
Cambs
CB25 OAN
Date
2215125
Date
2115125
Signed
(Chaiman)
Name
Jun Thompson
11
Address
C4&> l rfA
%L(s(101s
Date
PUBLIC