## **TRUSTEE’S REPORT 2024-25** The Scout group has been able to maintain membership numbers over the last 12 months giving a firm footing for moving forward into the new financial year. We also have a new group scout leader or as the scout association has retitled roles, he is now the Team leader overseeing the running of each section and maintaining a presence and input on the Trustee committee. As each year passes we are more and more on the lookout for new volunteer’s to come forward and either support existing sections or preferably to come forward and lead sections, for while we encourage Explorer Scouts to become assistant section leaders this will only be temporary as many will be moving on to university or in some instances the armed forces. Our financial position remains strong but we have to bear in mind that the building is now 14 years old and things are beginning to deteriorate that will need to be replaced going forward. ## **Building account:** This year the building account received an income of £13,025.75, (not similar to the income of the previous year of £27,185.04 but that included the reopening of the account by Barclays), that aside the income for hire, to the year ending March 2024 was £11,009.00. This year’s increase was due to a new addition to our users, the Knit and Natter/art group of £3,240. It is notable that the income from parties declined significantly. Details can be found on the Building account balance sheet. Regular users have maintained their presence through the year plus the addition of the Knit and Natter group. We are grateful to all our users for their continued use of the building. Expenses for the year totalled £11,053.98 (£10,700 to the year end March 2024), this included £1,750 to upgrade the heating system, that allows different areas of the building to be heated rather than heating the whole building were maybe only the office was in use, which in turn reduced the gas bill by £125, with expected further reductions in the future. We also had a roof repair carried out and the gas engineer found the kitchen did not meet new air flow regulations and that also required an upgrade. All our appliance were also PAT tested. In terms of the building we continued to receive a subsidy of £700 from the Shipley Area panel towards annual ground rent charges of £1900 and received notification that this would continue for another year The sum brought carried forward into 24/25 was £15,348.56, which is in line with the previous year, and the sum being carried forward 25/26 is £17,320.33 ## **Group Account:** The sum brought forward into the financial year beginning April 2024 was £16,901.66. In depth details of the income can be found on the Executive balance sheet. The income for the year was £30,297.17, including subscription payments and payments for events totalled £25,448.24. Gift Aid claim totalled £2,309.47. Donations were received from Eldwick Gala for the hire our tents, Paypal **1[st] Bingley Scout Group. H.Q. Sycamore Avenue, BINGLEY. tel: 01274 770852** (during meetings only) **Group Scout Leader: Chris Boardman Tel: 01274 827384 Group Chairman: Mrs. J. Greenwood** Charity No: 1127910 and a local charity that supports scouting. There were also cash payments received for events held by sections. Expenses included the purchase of new tents, knives and a new group laptop. A significant sum was spent on replacing the shelving in the store room plus storage boxes. We were inspected by the fire brigade and on the back of their report the group had to purchase a flammables box. As most monies are now paid via the bank the cost of section activities is paid by bank transfer. As the membership of the group remained steady we also paid out £5612.50 for capitation, an increase of £245 from the previous year. New badges/uniforms and neckers cost £1,685.52, similar to last year, with the majority of £1,137.56 on badges that shows the progression of each section in attaining badge standards and levels. The balance at the end of the financial year to be carried into 2025/2026 stands at £19,979.53. ## **Mini bus account:** The income for the year stood at £3400.67, a significant increase on the previous year but hiring of the bus has declined over recent years and most bookings are currently through the group. Unfortunately the expense side of the balance sheet is greater than the income,, exceeding income by £880, with repairs costing £670.44 and insurance increasing sizeably from £935 to £1300, an increase of £365, leaving a year end balance of £2738.68. The balance sheet will be posted on the charities commission website as we are required to do having charitable status. **1[st] Bingley Scout Group. H.Q. Sycamore Avenue, BINGLEY. tel: 01274 770852** (during meetings only) **Group Scout Leader: Chris Boardman Tel: 01274 827384 Group Chairman: Mrs. J. Greenwood** Charity No: 1127910 1st BINGLEY SCOUT GROUP Receipts & Payments Account summary for the year ended March 2025 This Year This Year General Total Funds Headquarters Funds Minibus Account Total receipts for the year 30,297.17 13,025.75 3,400.67 46,723.59 Total payments for the year Net receipts (payments) for the year Monthly Cash Float 27,219.30 11,053.98 4,279.95 42,553.23 3,077.87 1,971.77 (879.28)..... 4,170.36 199.15 199.15 Cash, bank and funds brought forward 16,901.66 15,348.56 3,617.96 35,868.18 Cash, bank and funds carried forward £20,178.68 £17,320.33 £2,738.68 40,237.69 The above account and accompanying statement(s) of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by Groups and Districts Receipts and Payments Forni (Multi-fund) D3 1996 1st BINGLEY SCOUT GROUP Receipts for the year ended March 2025 This Year Total Group Account Headquarters Minibus Budget £ Subscriptions/Activities (cash) SubslActivities (Bank payments) Room Hire 12,638.74 12,809.50 2,757.73 11,605.00 0.00 25,448.24 11.605.00 2,757.73 39,810.97 INCOME RECEIVED 765.28 Donations 724.78 40.50 Refunds 137.00 400.00 YESS 35.52 0.00 897.30 0.00 440.50 1,337.80 GRANTS Bradford Met 1,420.75 1,420.75 0.00 0.00 1,420.75 1,420.75 Beavers 780.03 12.64 Cubs 12.64 Scouts 353.00 Explorers 496.49 0.00 1,642.16 1,642.16 Equipment Gift Aid 2,309.47 2,309.47 0.00 0.00 2,309.47 2,309.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 SUNDRY RECEIPTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 £0.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR YEAR £30,297.17 £13,025.75 £3,198.23 £46,521.15 Groups and Districts Receipts and Payments Form (Multi-fund) D4 1996 1st BINGLEY SCOUT GROUP Payments for the year ended March 2025 This Year Total Headquarters Minibus Budget £ 0.00 RenURates 781.33 Fire Safety/Chubb Gas/electric/water 781.33 3,289.03 1,289.85 1,925.00 3,289.03 1,289.85 1,925.00 531.02 Insurance Ground Rent Fuel 531.02 7,285.21 531.02 7,816.23 0.00 InsurancelDVLA 1,473.49 1,473.49 Repairs Internet 2,290.81 321.44 670.44 2,961.25 321.44 2,612.25 2,143.93 4,756.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Beaver Activities 0.00 Cub Activitieslcamps Scout Activitieslcamps Explorer Activities 0.00 Group Activitieslcamps 1,111.87 6,863.24 2,618.15 696.32 1,111.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,713.71 13,003.29 779.00 0.00 779.00 Box Floats/OSM 55.00 55.00 0.00 MOT 779.00 5,612.50 0.00 55.00 834.00 5,612.50 Capitation 0.00 WindowslOSM Badgesluniforms 505.95 0.00 1,685.52 1,685.52 7,803.97 7,298.02 Refunds 0.00 1st Aid Training Building Account 230.00 230.00 0.00 400.00 40.00 40.00 670.00 0.00 PURCHASES Cash expenses Bus Hire 7.00 7.00 145.50 1,550.00 1,550.00 1,149.52 1,149.52 0.00 Equipment 4,817.54 7,669.56 £0.00 4,963.04 1,156.52 1,550.00 TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR YEAR £27,219.30 £11,053.98 £4,279.95 42,553.23 D5 1996 Groups and Districts Receipts and Payments Form (Multi-fund) 1st Bingley Scout Group Statement of Assets & Liabilities at March 2025 This Year Total Headquarters Funds Minibus Account MONETARY ASSETS Fund Bank Current Account(s) Bank Term Deposit(s) Building Society Account(s) Scout Association Short Term Investments Cash in hand 20,178.68 17,320.33 2,738.68 40,237.69 199.15 OTHER MONETARY ASSETS £20,377.83 £17,320.33 £2,738.68 40,436.84 Payments due INVESTMENT ASSETS Government Stocks at market value Other quoted securities at market value Other investments Property held for investment purposes NON-MONETARY ASSETS Badge Secretary's stock GrouplDistrict shop stock Land and buildings Motor vehicles Scouting equipment, furniture: etc: LIABILITIES Those due within one year LIABILITIES Those due after one year Loan (with details) Hire Purchase owing Leasing payments outstanding CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND FUTURE OBLIGATIONS . Groups and Districts Receipts and Payments Form (Multi-fund) D6 1996 Scrutineer's report to the trustees Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees of 1st Bingley Scout Group I report on the accounts of the Group for the year ended ................202412025.-. As the Group's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that neither the audit nor independent examination requirements of the Charities Act 2011 apply. It is my responsibility without carrying out an audit or independent examination to scrutinise the accounts and to report to you. In accordance with the directions given in the Group's/District's constitution. I have scrutinised the records and the accounts set out on pages I to 4 In my opinion the accounts are in accordance with the records produced to me and comply with the constitution. Name:........ frH AL rcttoLh /1 /¥rG Address: ................ ................. -.. 4.n£LDOA/ /I£PL& Y D/7 b£¥ Date...... 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