Charity Registration No. 1123350
Scouts
1st Rothley
1st ROTHLEY SCOUT GROUP
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1st ROTHLEY SCOUT GROUP
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mrs S Smith- Chair
Mrs C Cooper- Treasurer
Mr T May- Group Lead Volunteer
Mr M Hutchin - Trustee
Mr M Chapman-Trustee
Mrs S Hampson-Trustee
Charity Number
1123350
Scout Headquarters
I" Rothley scout Group
North Street
RothLey
Leicestershire
LE7 7NN
Bankers
Barclays Bank
2. Bishop Meadow Road
Loughborough
Leics
LEII 5RE

1st ROTHLEY SCOUT GROUP
TRUSTEES. REPORT YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025
Structure, Governance and Management
The 1st RothLey Scout Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to aLI Scouts. The Group's
governing documents are those of the Scout Association (registered charity no. 3061011. They con515t of a RoyaL
Charter. which in turn gives authortty to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy. Organisation and Rules of
The Scout Association.
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 Group Trustee Board currently consists of six members including. a Treasurer and the Chair. and meets at intervals
throughout the year as necessary.
This Group Trustee Board exists to support the Group Lead Volunteer in meeting the responsibilities of the
appointments and is responsible for.
The maintenance of Group propety.
The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance.
The insurance of persons. property. and equipment.
Group public occasions.
Assisting in the recruitment of Leaders and other adult supporL
Appointing any sub committees that may be required.
Appointing Group Administsators and Advisors other than those who are eLecied.
The trustees who served during the year are:
Mr T May- Group Lead VoLunteer
Mrs S Smith- Chair
Mrs C Cooper- Treasurer
Mr M Hutchin - Trustee
Mr M Chapman- Trustee
Mrs S Hampson - Trustee
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy. Organisation and Rules of The scout Association. New
trustees are recruited at the AGM.
Objectives and activities
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 a comprehensive insurance poLicy
to ensure that insurable risks are covered.
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The objectives of the group are as a unit of the Scout Association.

The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical,
intellertuaL. sociaL and spiritual potentiaLs. as individuaLs. as responsible citizens and as members of their locaL nationaL
and internationaL communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyabLe and
attractive scheme of progressive training. based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult Leadership.
Public Benefrt 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.
Achievements and Performance
The Group continues to be popular with enough local young peopLe. both boys and girls. to ensure its future viabiLity
and usefulness to the locaL community.
The aciivities offered to the young people are in accordance wtth the poLicy. organisation and rules of the UK Scout
Association. of which the 1st Rothley Scouts are all members. These rules require the Group to be seLf-fLJnding, and
their day to day running expenses and membership fees payabLe to the Scout Association and Leicestershire Scout
Council are met by a charge on the parentslguardians of the ScoLts. This is supplemented by an annual programme
of fundraising events organised by the Group Trustee Board.
The individual Scouts within the Group continue to be successfuL in achieving the aims of the training programme
provided bytheir adult Leaders in accordance with the Aims and Methods of the ScoutAssociation. The Latter provides
framework within which the Leaders can offer the ScoLts personal choice, responsibility, commitment and
achievement. Many of the Scouts in the Group achieve the highest Scout award availabLe to their particular age group.
The Scout Group in RothLey which consists of approximateLy 130 children is an important part of the Local community
and by its number of members within the age range of 6 to 14 years it seems to be as attractive to today's youth as It
ever was in the past Its scouting method of training young people to become useful members of society. both locally
and in a wider sense. is well proven on a world-wide stage.
Reserves Policy
The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activtties of the group shouLd
income and fundraising activities faLL shorL The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hoLd a sum
equivalent to 11/2 times annual running costs of £2500 so reserve of £4000.
The Group held reserves of over £46.500 againstthis at year end. This is higherthan is required but is heLd so thatwe
can purchase equipment e.g. newtents. cooking equipmentfor camping and renovation to various parts of the buiLding.
The leaders. expenses for running costs in the operate a receipts and payments system therefore these expenses may
not have all been accounted for.
Investment Policy
The Group does not have sufficientfunds to invest in longerterm investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk
averse strategy to the investment of its funds. ALL funds are held in cash using onLy mainstream banks or buiLding
societies.

1st RothLey Scout Group
Income and Expenditure Year ended 31 March 2025
2024
25
2023
Income
Subscriptions
DonationslRent etcl
GiftAid
13.925.00
264.00
14.320.00
88.00
3.167.40
0.00
2.900.61
700.00
Grants 1x21
CamplActivities
Fund Raising
Interest/lncome
10.184.00
566.75
9.572.80
971.40
0.00
0.00
28.107.15
28.522.81
enditure
Utilities
Membership Fees
CamplActivities
Fundraising
Insurance
Training & Administrationlhut
upkeep
Uniform & Equipment
Repairs
Banking Costs
1.261.09
7.195.50
13.618.54
285.33
1.348.89
6.793.00
11.624.47
234.26
1.288.18
1.544.00
1.258.38
1.206.26
3.264.35
136.34
2.006.11
273.67
1.081.78
1.069.85
29.675.11
25.814.99
BaLance blf
48.001.95
45,264.13
Surplus I IDeficitl for the Year
Ac balance
11,567.961
2,737.82
End of Year Bank Balance
46,433.99
48.001.95
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustee5' report above
Signed on behalf of the charity s trustees
Signaturelsl
Full namelsl CLaire Cooper
Date 30 06 2025

Charity Registration No. 1123350
Scouts
1st Rothley
1st ROTHLEY SCOUT GROUP
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1st ROTHLEY SCOUT GROUP
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mrs S Smith- Chair
Mrs C Cooper- Treasurer
Mr T May- Group Lead Volunteer
Mr M Hutchin - Trustee
Mr M Chapman-Trustee
Mrs S Hampson-Trustee
Charity Number
1123350
Scout Headquarters
I" Rothley scout Group
North Street
RothLey
Leicestershire
LE7 7NN
Bankers
Barclays Bank
2. Bishop Meadow Road
Loughborough
Leics
LEII 5RE

1st ROTHLEY SCOUT GROUP
TRUSTEES. REPORT YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025
Structure, Governance and Management
The 1st RothLey Scout Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to aLI Scouts. The Group's
governing documents are those of the Scout Association (registered charity no. 3061011. They con515t of a RoyaL
Charter. which in turn gives authortty to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy. Organisation and Rules of
The Scout Association.
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 Group Trustee Board currently consists of six members including. a Treasurer and the Chair. and meets at intervals
throughout the year as necessary.
This Group Trustee Board exists to support the Group Lead Volunteer in meeting the responsibilities of the
appointments and is responsible for.
The maintenance of Group propety.
The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance.
The insurance of persons. property. and equipment.
Group public occasions.
Assisting in the recruitment of Leaders and other adult supporL
Appointing any sub committees that may be required.
Appointing Group Administsators and Advisors other than those who are eLecied.
The trustees who served during the year are:
Mr T May- Group Lead VoLunteer
Mrs S Smith- Chair
Mrs C Cooper- Treasurer
Mr M Hutchin - Trustee
Mr M Chapman- Trustee
Mrs S Hampson - Trustee
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy. Organisation and Rules of The scout Association. New
trustees are recruited at the AGM.
Objectives and activities
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 a comprehensive insurance poLicy
to ensure that insurable risks are covered.
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The objectives of the group are as a unit of the Scout Association.

The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical,
intellertuaL. sociaL and spiritual potentiaLs. as individuaLs. as responsible citizens and as members of their locaL nationaL
and internationaL communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyabLe and
attractive scheme of progressive training. based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult Leadership.
Public Benefrt 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.
Achievements and Performance
The Group continues to be popular with enough local young peopLe. both boys and girls. to ensure its future viabiLity
and usefulness to the locaL community.
The aciivities offered to the young people are in accordance wtth the poLicy. organisation and rules of the UK Scout
Association. of which the 1st Rothley Scouts are all members. These rules require the Group to be seLf-fLJnding, and
their day to day running expenses and membership fees payabLe to the Scout Association and Leicestershire Scout
Council are met by a charge on the parentslguardians of the ScoLts. This is supplemented by an annual programme
of fundraising events organised by the Group Trustee Board.
The individual Scouts within the Group continue to be successfuL in achieving the aims of the training programme
provided bytheir adult Leaders in accordance with the Aims and Methods of the ScoutAssociation. The Latter provides
framework within which the Leaders can offer the ScoLts personal choice, responsibility, commitment and
achievement. Many of the Scouts in the Group achieve the highest Scout award availabLe to their particular age group.
The Scout Group in RothLey which consists of approximateLy 130 children is an important part of the Local community
and by its number of members within the age range of 6 to 14 years it seems to be as attractive to today's youth as It
ever was in the past Its scouting method of training young people to become useful members of society. both locally
and in a wider sense. is well proven on a world-wide stage.
Reserves Policy
The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activtties of the group shouLd
income and fundraising activities faLL shorL The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hoLd a sum
equivalent to 11/2 times annual running costs of £2500 so reserve of £4000.
The Group held reserves of over £46.500 againstthis at year end. This is higherthan is required but is heLd so thatwe
can purchase equipment e.g. newtents. cooking equipmentfor camping and renovation to various parts of the buiLding.
The leaders. expenses for running costs in the operate a receipts and payments system therefore these expenses may
not have all been accounted for.
Investment Policy
The Group does not have sufficientfunds to invest in longerterm investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk
averse strategy to the investment of its funds. ALL funds are held in cash using onLy mainstream banks or buiLding
societies.

1st RothLey Scout Group
Income and Expenditure Year ended 31 March 2025
2024
25
2023
Income
Subscriptions
DonationslRent etcl
GiftAid
13.925.00
264.00
14.320.00
88.00
3.167.40
0.00
2.900.61
700.00
Grants 1x21
CamplActivities
Fund Raising
Interest/lncome
10.184.00
566.75
9.572.80
971.40
0.00
0.00
28.107.15
28.522.81
enditure
Utilities
Membership Fees
CamplActivities
Fundraising
Insurance
Training & Administrationlhut
upkeep
Uniform & Equipment
Repairs
Banking Costs
1.261.09
7.195.50
13.618.54
285.33
1.348.89
6.793.00
11.624.47
234.26
1.288.18
1.544.00
1.258.38
1.206.26
3.264.35
136.34
2.006.11
273.67
1.081.78
1.069.85
29.675.11
25.814.99
BaLance blf
48.001.95
45,264.13
Surplus I IDeficitl for the Year
Ac balance
11,567.961
2,737.82
End of Year Bank Balance
46,433.99
48.001.95
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustee5' report above
Signed on behalf of the charity s trustees
Signaturelsl
Full namelsl CLaire Cooper
Date 30 06 2025

I report on the accounts of the 1st Rothley Scout Group for the year ended 31st March 2025. 

## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** 

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. 

It is my responsibility to: 

- Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; 

- To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and 

- To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of independent examiner’s report** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. 

## **Independent examiner’s statement** 

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 

- (1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: 

   - To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and 

   - To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting records of the 2011 Act 

have not been met; or 

- (2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

Neil Thorne ACMA Calmax Accountancy Ltd Chartered Management Accountants The Willows, 1092 Loughborough Road, Rothley, LE7 7NL. Date: 15/1/26