CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From: 110412023 Period start date To: 3110312024 Period end date
Charity name: 1st Woodcutts Scout Group
Charity registration number: 1135278
Objectives and Activities
SORP referenc£
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para1.17
Scouting exists to actively engage with and
support young people in their personal
development, empowering them to make a
positive contribution to society.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.
Par8 1.17and
1.19
Scouting involves young people working in
partnership with adults to: take part in a
range of indoor and outdoor activities; learn
skills for life" undertake new and challenging
activities; enjoy what they are doing and
have fun; share in spiritual reflection,- take
responsibility and make sound choices; live
by their Promise
Statement confimiing
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Parya 1.18
The Trustees can confirm that 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.
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SORP reference
Vvhile there is no formal grants prO￿sS in
place, the Group has from time to time
provided funds to help families with limited
resources to send their children to summer
camp, which is for many the highlight of
their scouting year.
PaTr 1.38
Policy on grant making
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38

The Group leadership team is comprised
entirely of volunteers, who plan and deliver
the activity programmes for the Scouts,
Cubs, Beavers and Squirrels sections.
They also plan and run our summer and
family Gamps. A further two leaders were
recruited last year bringing the total to 26.
Contribution made by
volunteers
Para 1.38
Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
It is gratifying to report that in 2023124
virtually the youngsters who had opted out
of scouting during the pandemic returned to
the Group, which now numbers 127 young
people aged 4 - 18. All sections held
weekly meetings during term time, usually at
the HQ but occasionally elsewhere for
specific activities. Although the majority
come from the local area, the Group's
reputation for providing a varied and exciting
programme has attracted youngsters from
further afield.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Para 1.20
In August the Group held its biggest ever
summer camp, totalling 50 young people
and adults, in Guernsey. As always the
leadership team provided a challenging and
enjoyable range of water and land-based
activities. The Group also made a huge
contribution to organising a very successful
District Camp in May.
Closer to home. in July the Group provided
hot food at The Big Session - the Sixpenny
Handley annual summer music event, which
raises money for the Community Fund
supporting local organisations, clubs and
activities.
The Group's main fundraising event,
Bonfire Night fireworks display, was on
again well attended and raised a substantial
amount for Group funds.

As in previous years, the entire Group took
part in the Sixpenny Handley Remembran
Day service, including a parade up the High
Street with members of the Anned Forces
and veterans.
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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Most weekly activities for all sections are
funded from subscriptions, while camps are
carefully budgeted and paid for by the
participants. Our fundraising is therefore
targeted at tha purchase of new stores &
equipment, and covering one off expenses
such as section outings and Group
celebrations.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41
Investment performan
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other
Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the period
Para 1.21
In spite of sustaining a small operating loss
of £6,500 for the year, the Group had a
healthy current account balance of some
£35,700 at year's end. Additionally,
£121,500 is held in a deposiusavings
account, this sum being earmarked for
extending the HQ building in order to
provide additional meeting Spa￿ for section
activities.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserrfes
stating why they are held
Pafa 1.22
The Group's policy on reserrfes is to hold
sufficient resources to continue the
charitable activities of the Group if income
and fundraising should fall short. The

Trustees consider that the Group should
hold in reserve a sum equivalent to 12
months, running costs, circa £10,000.
Amount of reserves held
Para 1.22
£10,000
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Para 1.22
NIA
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
NIA
Explanation of any
Un￿rtaInt[eS about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23
NIA
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The charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Subscriptions (approx £10,000 p.a.)
Fundraising (approx £12,000)
Para 1.47
Camping hireldonations (approx. £3,000)
The Group does not have sufficient funds to
commit to longer term investments. It 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.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
The Trustees have identified the major risks
to which they believe the Group is exposed.
These have been reviewed and systems
established to mitigate against them. The
main areas of concern are"
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
Damage to the building property and
equipment. The Group would request the
use of buildings, property and equipment
from neighbouring organisations such as the
church, community centre and other Scout
Groups. The Group has sufficient buildings
and contents insurance to mitigate against
permanent loss.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts:
Type of goveming document
Para 1.25
The Group's governing documents are
those of The Scout Association. They
comprise 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.
rust deed, royal charter)
Also Group Constitution of 4 May 2009.
How is the charity
constituted?
Para 1.25
The Group is a trust established under Its
rules which are common to all Scouts.
le.g unincorporated
association. CIO)
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1.25
The Trustees are appointed in accordance
with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of
The Scout Association.
Addltional information (optional)
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Policies and procedures
All members of the Group's Board of
adopted for the induction
Trustees complete, within 5 months of their
and training of trustees
appointment, the training laid down by The
Scout Association, namely 'Safeguarding',
'Safety & Risk Assessment, and the basics
of the 'General Data Protection Regulation,
(GDPR).
Para 1.51
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
The Group is managed by its twelve strong
Board of Trustees, supported by the 26
strong leadership team.
Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details
Charity name
1° Woodcutts Scout Group
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number
1135278
Charity's principal address
Kete Cottage
Deanland
Sixpenny Handley
Dorset
SP5 5PD
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates actsd if not for whole
ear
Trustee name
Office (if any}
Name of person (or body) entitled
oint trustee
ifan
Peter Wilkinson
Chair
Abi Carlyle-clarke
Beverly Jesse
John Curtis
Secretary
Treasurer
GSL
Rob Easton
SL
ESL
Anthony Brown
Andy Young
Annette Toope
Zoe Preedy
Donna Rendell
1 Apr23-11 Oct23
CSL
BSL
SqSL
1Apr23-110ct23
10
11
Peter Goldstone
12
Matthew Reeks
Geoff Parnell
Colin Taylor
Naomi Booth
13
1Apr23-110ct23
14
15
CSL
11 Oct23-31 Mar24
orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re
Director name
ortwasa
roved
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

T￿￿tee name
Datss acted if not for whole yèar
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capacity
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity's own assets
Additional infonnation loptional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional inforniation)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other o
tional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustses, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Peter John Wilklnson
Barry Michael John Curtis
Position {eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
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Date
22 October 2024

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