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2026-03-31-accounts

THAMESIDE GRAND UNION

DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

www.inspirehounslow.co.uk

TGU has two grants available from Inspire Hounslow.

One fund will be for grants towards uniform and the second fund is grants toward association activities such as camping etc.

Please contact your GLV (GSL) if you wish to apply for any of your members who meet the requirements.

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS

FOR THE PERIOD

1 APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026

REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1128618

THAMESIDE GRAND UNION DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

THAMESIDE GRAND UNION DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Reference and Administration Details

TRUSTEES: Name Other Committees Ex-Officio - Appointment District Chairman Mr Anthony Smith Building & Assets Team District Treasurer Mrs Jenny Lowe Finance Team District Lead Volunteer Mrs Jane Bourne Appointments Team District Youth Lead Mr Lewis Fitch YLV 14-25

TRUSTEES:
Appointed -Appointment
District Lead Volunteer 14-24 Team
Mr Colin Porter
Finance Team
Mr Leon Mielewczyk
Group Lead Volunteers
Mrs Yvonne Mielewczyk
Finance Team
Mrs Betty Porter
Building and Assets
Mr Kenneth C Attewell
TRUSTEES:Co-opted
District Lead Volunteer
Ian Willis
Award Team Chairman
Building and Assets Team
Building and Assets Team
Building and Assets Team
Awards Team

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of Thameside Grand Union District Scout Council

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Thameside Grand Union District Scout Council for the year ended 31[st] March 2026.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the District you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Thameside Grand Union District Scout Council accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Thameside Grand Union District Scout Council as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records.

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

BANKERS NatWest CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES The Scout Association Trust Corporation

District Registration with The Scout Association 10001050 Charity Registration Number 1128618 Contact Name and Address Mrs Jane Bourne 2 College Road Isleworth TW7 5DH

Name: Mrs V.A. Weavers Signature: Signature on File

Qualification Accounts Assistant (retired)

Address:7 Western Close, Penton Park, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8QB

Date

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ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES continued

Structure, Governance and Management

The Governing Document.

Notes to the Statement of assets and liabilities of the Thameside Grand Union District Scout Council

The District's governing documents are those of The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Constitution

The District is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts.

Trustee Selection

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

Additional Governance Issues

The above accounts and accompanying statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on

Date
and signed o n their behalf by
Signature(s)
Full Name(s)
Position
(signatures on file) (signatures on file)
Anthony Smith Jenny Lowe
Chair Treasurer

The District is managed by the District Trustee Board, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout District 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.

From 1[st] April 2024 The Board consists of Chair, Treasurer and 9 Trustees (including 1 ex officio) and meet 6 times a year including the AGM.

Members of the Trustee Board complete ‘Being A Scout Trustee’ learning within the first 6 months of joining the board.

The District 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 District Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believe the District 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 District would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as churches, community youth groups, and other Scout Districts. We would expect to provide support to these groups in similar circumstances. We believe the District has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss.

Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The District through the membership fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities.

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Structure, Governance and Management continued

Reduced income. The District does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Board could raise a levy from it’s Groups to increase the income to the District on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently.

Reduction or loss of leaders. The District is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the District. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular Group or the District as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a Group. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the District.

Reduction or loss of members. The District provides activities for all young people aged 4 to 25. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular Group or the District as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a Group. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the District.

Risk and Internal Control. The District has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement of loss., these include 2 authorisations for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policy to ensure that insurable risks are covered.

Objectives and Activities

Purpose of Scouting. Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in the personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

The Values of Scouting. As Scouts we are guided to 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.

Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and, enjoy what they are doing and have fun, take part in activities indoors and outdoors, learn by doing, share in spiritual reflections, take responsibility and make choices, undertake new and challenging activities, make and live by their Promise.

Our grateful thanks go to all the volunteers who provide support for our young people without their tireless efforts the objectives could not be met.

Public Benefit

The District meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.

THAMESIDE GRAND UNION DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

This year Previous Year
£ £
Monetary Assets (cash, bank & similar
funds)
Nat West Account £174,229.45 £162,883.19
HTB - 24 month bond £100,000.00 £100,000.00
UTB - 24 month bond £100,000.00 £100,000.00
Nat West Liquidity Manager 35 Day £54,493.58 £53,295.59
Redwood Bank 1 year bond £50,000.00 £50,000.00
Virgin Money Charity Deposit Account £79,692.47 £558,415.50 £78,689.94 £544,868.72
Less
Payments to be included this year £54,587.00 £375.00
Funds Carried Forward £503,828.50 £544,493.72
Accounts reporting to the District
Badge Shop Account £1,105.90 £2,291.11
Explorer Scout Accounts - Centaur £8,137.15 £5,057.04
Explorer Scout Accounts - Inferno £1,333.14 £2,366.96
Explorer Scout Accounts - Intrepid £14,318.35 £13,723.65
Explorer Scout Accounts - Stealth £3,801.94 £4,065.54
Explorer Scout Accounts - Feltham £4,767.59 £3,699.04
Scout Active Support Accounts - ABC £1,164.79 £1,120.69
£34,628.86 £32,324.03
Less
Cheques issued but not presented
£34,628.86 £32,324.03
Grand Total £538,457.36 Grand Total £576,817.75
Non-Monetary Assets -Assets held for Charity's
own use
Badge Secretary's stock 31/3/26 £5,095.35 £6,605.20
Land & buildings CDHQ (a) £390,122.00 £377,660.00
Land & buildings Hedgerley (b) £233,925.00 £226,453.00
Land & buildings Nallhead Road (c) £295,650.00 £295,650.00
Scouting equipment/furniture, etc (d) £8,789.00 £9,877.00
District Trophy's (Value nominal value) (e) £2,500.00 £2,500.00

Continued over

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ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

ACCOUNTS REPORTING TO TGU DISTRICT

Achievements and Performance

Receipts for period 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026

This Year
District Badge Shop
£
Badge receipts
£5,037.33
Scout Active Support
ABC
£1,684.44
Explorer Scout Units
Centaur
£14,540.86
Inferno
£10,408.34
Intrepid
£3,970.27
Stealth
£1,484.57
Feltham
£10,810.24
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR
Previous Year
£
£5,037.33
£5,065.03
£1,904.96
£1,684.44
£12,465.72
£13,399.48
£4,110.73
£3,273.19
£41,214.28
£8,551.11
£47,936.05
£5,065.03
£1,904.96
£41,800.23
£48,770.22

Payments for period 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026

This Year
£
District Badge Shop
Paid to District Account
£0.00
Purchase of Badges
£6,222.54
Scout Active Support
ABC
£1,640.34
Explorer Scout Units
Centaur
£11,460.75
Inferno
£11,442.16
Intrepid
£3,375.57
Stealth
£1,748.17
Feltham
£9,741.69
TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR
Previous Year
£
£0.00
£6,222.54
£4,620.46
£1,640.34
£2,351.60
£11,831.64
£12,530.43
£3,087.40
£3,788.00
£37,768.34
£8,724.97
£45,631.22
£4,620.46
£2,351.60
£39,962.44
£46,934.50

DISTRICT TRUSTEE BOARD

To begin with I am sure most of you will have heard the sad news of the death of our previous District Chair, Ernie Lunn. Ernie and Teresa left TGU and moved to Hailsham where Ernie, as could only be expected, immediately got involved with their local community. He was such a larger than life person and a true gentleman, and will be missed by those who knew him. He had been ill for some time and his death, I believe, will have been somewhat of a relief from his suffering. Our thoughts are with Teresa and his boys, Anthony and Alexander.

Our district subsidy of 75% of the membership fee per member will continue for 2027, but after that, groups will have to budget for the increase in the annual membership fee accordingly. Thank you to our District Treasurer Jenny who, ably assisted by Leon and Betty, continues to keep us financially compliant and thanks too to the rest of our Trustee Board who regularly meet and contribute to the wellbeing of TGU.

Continuing with the thank you’s, thank you also to Trevor, our Local Training Manager, who continues to support us and who plays a huge part in keeping us compliant with our training requirements and to our District Development Team who are working in the background to support groups without leaders and others to expand and open new sections.

One new section planned is a Squirrel Drey at 3[rd] Chiswick. I feel I must mention here 3[rd] ’s GLV, Cliff Brooke, who volunteered to step in to the role with Neal’s agreement, to allow Neal to be able to spend more time and energy at 6[th] Brentford. 3[rd] Chiswick was Cliff’s group when he was a child and although it is some way away from their home, he and Karen have jointly worked their magic and increased membership of all sections. They also now have a team of parent helpers in tow and hope to recruit additional leaders from this pool going forward. Thank you both so much.

As mentioned last year, for the past two years or so, Tony Smith and I have met with the 1[st] Hedgerley Scout Group regarding our Gregory Road campsite. We are now almost at the stage of completing the Heads of Terms of Agreement. Tony has done the lion’s share of work with this communicating with 1[st] Hedgerley and numerous third parties including tree surgeons and builders. He should be congratulated for all his efforts.

Throughout TGU this year we have seen our explorer units grow considerably in number and as a result many more badges and awards are being earned. Between the units we have had a tranche of Diamond and Platinum Award recipients and at least four King Scout applications which have now been submitted. A marked improvement on previous years. Congratulations to everyone involved.

To end, I want to leave you with this thought: every badge earned, every campfire lit, every challenge overcome this year has been possible because of the people in this room — our leaders, our young people, our parents, and our supporters.

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Scouting is not just about teaching skills; it’s about shaping lives. And together, we’ve done that brilliantly this year. The year ahead will bring new adventures, new challenges, and new opportunities to make a difference.

THAMESIDE GRAND UNION DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR continued

Thank you for your time, your energy, and your belief in what we do.

Scouting truly is a “Place to Belong”.

Jane Bourne and Ian Willis, DLV Team, Thameside Grand Union

Financial Review

This is the seventeenth full set of accounts for Thameside Grand Union Scout District.

The district budgets to break even each year, but this financial year show a substantial loss of £40,665.22. This is due to the 75% subsidy of the membership fees. The subsidy is budgeted for and covered by the transfer of assets due to the sale of the Eastbourne Road site. This is the 4th year of the 5 year subsidy.

The campsite at Hedgerley has remained closed and is now managed by Tony Smith. Plans are in place to lease the site to a local Scout Group hopefully for a number of years. We had to pay to sort the trees out as part of this process and that cost £7,800 including the survey.

The saga of the renewal of the leases with LBH is over as they are now registered with the Land Registry.

The CDHQ in Oxford Road is still in use by many regular users and occasional ones, providing income for the district.

b/fwd £43,393.96 Donations/Grants Inspire Hounslow Grants £0.00 £746.00 Jamboree £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £746.00 Activities Young Leader Training £0.00 £39.26 Scouting activities £2,772.00 £2,968.74 £2,772.00 £3,008.00 Membership Subscriptions Paid to GLMWSC 54,587.00 £54,587.00

Admin/Establishment Expenses AGM & Rewards Evenings £0.00 £375.00 Personal Accident Insurance £52.00 £52.00 DC & Trustee expenses £76.79 £107.20 Miscellaneous £1,422.40 £1,551.19 £2,500.00 £3,034.20 TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR £81,817.89 £50,182.16

We had a problem with SSE as they took three direct debits out of our account for three bills we had already paid. This totalled over £3k, Jenny has sorted this out and the money is back in our account and will show in next years accounts.

The Nallhead Road site has been handed back to Thames Water.

The Badge Shop is a source of income for District funds and I would encourage all groups to make use of this excellent facility run by Dee and Tony Smith.

Restricted fund is the Grant from Inspire Hounslow for uniforms and Activities.

Again there has been no need for a District levy to be charged.

I would like to thank Jenny Lowe (District Treasurer) and Betty Porter (FSC member) for their work with looking after the District accounts.

I would also like to thank all the account reporting treasurers for providing the information required to produce these accounts.

Leon Mielewczyk – TGU Finance Sub-Committee Chair

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THAMESIDE GRAND UNION DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR

Reserves Policy

The District's policy on reserves is to hold

This Year Previous Year
£ £ £
Premises Hedgerley
Insurance £431.03 £418.60
Electricity £312.13 £265.27
Water £226.26 £199.30
Sales Cost £300.00 £716.40
Maintenance £7,970.00 £9,239.42 £3,065.00 £4,664.57
Premises Chiswick DHQ
Insurance £520.17 £504.88
Rent £583.90 £50.00
Electricity £5,135.08 £2,773.32
Water £263.52 £515.86
Fire Extinguishers £104.82 £98.88
Lease Cost £0.00 £0.00
Maintenance £4,265.20 £10,872.69 £32,085.72 £36,028.66
Premises Nallhead Road
Insurance £703.48 £674.07
Ground Rent £0.00 £130.25
Electricity £1,514.63 £0.00
Fire Extinguishers £0.00 £0.00
Water £121.48 £201.41
Maintenance £456.00 £2,795.59 £1,695.00 £2,700.73
c/fwd £43,393.96
  1. Sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District should income and fundraising activities fall short. The District Trustee Board considers that the District should hold £15,000 a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs

  2. Sufficient resources to comply with demolition and clearance costs specified in the exit terms of our Leases. The District Trustee Board estimates that the district should hold £50,000 for this.

Designated Funds Policy

The District Executive Committee designated funds to be held for specific purposes as follows:

Hedgerley Scout Camp Site
Chiswick DHQ
Activity Fund Camps etc
Scout Hut Lease Renewal
Badge shop funds
Scout Active Support funds
Explorer Scout Funds
Network Funds
Sponsorship of Scouting Events
Young Leader Training
Support for membership fees
Development of Scouting in TGU
Total of Designated Funds
£30,000.00
£20,000.00
£4,714.40
£7,699.41
£1,105.90
£1,164.79
£33,522.96
£1,102.90
£7,000.00
£1,200.00
£40,000.00
£325,000.00
£472,510.36

Restricted Funds

Inspire Hounslow Activity and Uniform
Grant
Total of Restricted Funds
Total of Restricted and Designated
Funds
£826.69
£826.69
£473,337.05

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THAMESIDE GRAND UNION DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT SUMMARY

This Year
DISTRICT Cash, Bank and similar funds brought forward
£544,493.72
£544,493.72
Accounts Reporting to the District B/F
Badge Shop Account
£2,291.11
Explorer Scout Accounts - Centaur
£5,057.04
Explorer Scout Accounts - Inferno
£2,366.96
Explorer Scout Accounts - Intrepid
£13,723.65
Explorer Scout Accounts - Stealth
£4,065.54
Explorer Scout Accounts - Feltham
£3,699.04
Scout Active Support Accounts - ABC
£1,120.69
£32,324.03
DISTRICT RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR
£41,152.67
DISTRICT PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR
£81,817.89
DISTRICT NET RECEIPTS (PAYMENTS) FOR THE YEAR
-£40,665.22
ACCOUNTS REPORTING RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR
£47,936.05
ACCOUNTS REPORTING PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR
£45,631.22
ACCOUNTS REPORTING NET RECEIPTS (PAYMENTS)
£2,304.83
CASH, BANK & SIMILAR FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
£576,817.75
CASH, BANK & SIMILAR FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
£538,457.36
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS STATEMENT
Combined opening Balances
Less
Reserves
£65,000.00
Designated Funds
£472,510.36
Restricted Funds
£826.69
Total of Unrestricted Funds
Previous
£604,030.40
£604,030.40
£1,846.54
£4,422.96
£1,497.91
£12,700.32
£4,580.35
£3,872.90
£1,567.33
£30,488.31
-£9,354.52
£50,182.16
-£59,536.68
£48,770.22
£46,934.50
£1,835.72
£634,518.71
£576,817.75
£538,457.36
£538,337.05
£120.31

RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR

This Year Previous Year
£ £ £ £
Membership Subscriptions
Income from Groups
£13,565.40 £13,522.90
Less paid to County / HQ *n/a £13,565.40
-£54,141.50
-£40,618.60
Investment Income Received
Nat West Liquidity Manager 35 Day £1,197.99 £1,618.07
HTB 24 month bond Interest £4,220.00 £4,162.32
UTB 24 month bond interest £4,410.00 £3,523.22
Redwood Bank 12 month bond interest £2,425.00 £2,432.44
Bank Interest VMCDA £1,002.53 £13,255.52
£862.03
£12,598.08
Property
Hedgerley camp income
£362.00 £2.00
Rents Chiswick DHQ £10,968.00 £14,345.00
Nallhead Road £185.75 £11,515.75
£0.00
£14,347.00
Donations/Grants
Inspire Hounslow Grant £0.00 £1,000.00
Grants/Donations £0.00 £0.00
£0.00
£1,000.00
Activities
Scouting activities £2,816.00 £2,816.00
£3,319.00
£3,319.00
Sundry Receipts
Badge Shop £0.00 £0.00
Flightparth closing funds £0.00 £0.00
2nd Acton Funds Transfer £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR £41,152.67 -£9,354.52

*Note: We are no longer permitted to 'net off' expenses against income for membership subscriptions

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