2025-03-31-accounts - Wolverhampton North District Scouts

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date 01 4 2024

Period end date 31 3 2025

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

WOLVERHAMPTON NORTH DISTRICT SCOUTS

Other names charity is known by

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
1 Robert Denson	Chairman
2 Richard James	Treasurer
3 Nigel Blount
4 James Steel
Christine McKechnie
6 Adam Blount
7 Michael Colins
8 Jonathan Edwards
9 Simon Vilks
10 Benjamin Barlow
11 Stephen Crocker
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Constitution

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

Association

(eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods

Elected by the Executive Committee

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Wolverhampton North Scouts follows the Policy Organisation and Rules set out by The Scout Association.

Our award-winning training scheme for volunteers means that adults get as much from Scouts as young people. Our approach focuses on what you want to get out of volunteering with Scouts, while respecting how much time you can offer. Over 90% of Scout volunteers say that their skills and experiences have been useful in their work or personal life.

Rule 13.6 Disposal of Property at Amalgamation a.The Model ‘Declarations of Trust’ referred to, contain certain provisions for the amalgamation of Groups, Districts and Counties.

b.The retiring Secretaries of the Group, District or County which are amalgamating must hand to the Secretary of the new Group, District or County all documents of title and the keys to any buildings which the former had. c.For further information on amalgamation see:

Group - Rule 3.51
•District – Rule 4.62
County–Rule 5.50.
Rule 13.7

Disposal of Property at Closure a.The property of a Group, District or County which ceases to exist will automatically pass to the District Scout Council, County Scout Council or Headquarters as appropriate unless there is

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some pre-existing arrangement by which the property passes to another beneficiary.

b.Any liabilities of a Group, District or County, e.g. an outstanding loan to Headquarters, utility bills etc. will also become the responsibility of the District Scout Council, County Scout Council or Headquarters as appropriate. c.Such property must be treated in the same way as other assets. d.For further information on closure see • Group - Rule 3.50 •District–Rule 4.59 • County–Rule 5.52.

Section C Objectives and activities

We provide fun, challenge and adventure to over 400,000 girls and boys across the UK

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

	Objectives and activities
	We provide fun, challenge and adventure to over 400,000 girls and boys across the UK
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)	What we do Every year we help over 450,000 young people in the UK enjoy new adventures; to experience the outdoors; interact with others, gain confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Working alongside our youth members are thousands of adult volunteers, with a huge variety of roles and opportunities available. The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively 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-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. The Scout Method 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

Objectives and activities

We provide fun, challenge and adventure to
over 400,000 girls and boys across the UK

Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)

What we do
Every year we help over 450,000 young people in the UK enjoy new
adventures; to experience the outdoors; interact with others, gain
confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Working alongside our youth members are thousands of adult volunteers,
with a huge variety of roles and opportunities available.
The Purpose of Scouting
Scouting exists to actively 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-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.
The Scout Method
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

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• take part in activities indoors and outdoors • learn by doing • share in spiritual reflection • take responsibility and make choices • undertake new and challenging activities • make and live by their Promise.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

We are the UK's biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 6 to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities.

Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

What do Scouts do?

Scouts take part in activities as diverse as kayaking, abseiling, expeditions overseas, photography, climbing and zorbing. As a Scout you can learn survival skills, first aid, computer programming, or even how to fly a plane. There’s something for every young person. It’s a great way to have fun, make friends, get outdoors, express your creativity and experience the wider world.

What do volunteers do?

This everyday adventure is possible thanks to our adult volunteers, who support Scouts in a wide range of roles from working directly with young people, to helping manage a Group, to being a charity Trustee. We help volunteers get the most out of their experiences at Scouts by providing opportunities for adventure, training, fun and friendship.

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Section E Financial review Operating requirements for 12 months
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially none
in deficit
~~—~~ Further financial review details (Optional information) Our main source of funds is through renting our building out, subs and
You may choose to include fundraising through public events.
additional information, where relevant about: Expenditure has supported the key objectives by providing a building for
• the charity’s principal us to meet in, equipment for us to provide activities. sources of funds (including any fundraising);
• how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
• investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information ~~_~~
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. ~~___~~ Date 05/01/2026
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LT700005- Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees (July Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees of the Wolverhampton North Scout District (Charity no. 1150887) I report on the accounts of the Districtfor the year ended 31st Mard) 2025 As the District'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 District's constitution, I have scrutinised the records and the accounts set out on pages I to 3. In my opinion the accounts are in accordance with the records prodUd to me and compLy with the constitution. Name.. Address: Simon Tonry 2 Becket Street BiLston WV14 7NT Date.. 5th November 2025

Wolverhampton North Scout District (Charity no. 1150887) Receipts and payments account FOY the yèar Irom 1st Aprll 2024 31st March 2025 Receipts and payments 2024125 2023124 Unrestrlcted lunds Unreslrlcled funds Reeèl ts Donations, I aci8s and similar Income - Rowtands Famil Mgmboishi subscrl Ilons Count rebalfj Bad gs Cam s and events Sfjle ol as80ts - Ka aks 600 217 860 255 Sub total Grants Mainlanonaco ranl Olhgr rants. W8dnesll6ld14ola Sub total ross 500 Fundral81 onsorshi Tralnin D&lall 3 Olher lundra181n Sub lolal Scoul hul Incom• Hire ol buildln Hiro ol e mant Olhgr Scoul hul illcome Sub tolal Inve$lment Income Bank Snleigst Bulldln SoeSel Snlerosl The Scout ASSOCIaOn Short Tem Inveslmenl Servicè Oth81 inve51inenl income Total Gross Income A6¥91 and Investmenl ••l?$, •t¢. Total recalpis LT700002 (July 2021) 1013

Wolverhampton North Scout District (Charity no. 1150887) Receipts and payments account For Ihe year from 1st Aprll 2024 To 3181 March 2025 Receipts and payments 2024125 2023124 Unreslrlcted funds unreJtiled lunds Po montg Charllgble Pa men1$ Membershi subscri Ilons ald on Youth ro iarnme and acllvilée$ Adull su ort and Irainin Rènl Cl8anln Electrl¢ll Insuran¢8 Re alrs dnd Rèntsw818 Room hir& Websll& Go Kart event Bad os AGM and Iruslee e Posla Tiavellin Ox Broadband MPLC LIc8nce eank char es Bulldi ro alrs Grou ort Nalionavcoun IAreaJDi$liict 3.999 el¢ and Gas 606 491 52 158 475 14VI 50 6,874 558 enses 3S en58s 239 220 49 261 226 171 828 Sub lolal Fundral$ln Delall 1 Other lundraisin ex onse¥ costs Sub total Tolal Gross Expendllure A889t Ind Investment purcha8•3, etc. Totalpaymenls Net ol recelpts/{payment3) Cash lunds last year ond Cash funds Ihls year end 29,338 27.829 LT700002 lJuly 2021) 2013

Wolverhampton North Scout District (Charlty no. 1150887) Receipts and payments account For the year from 1st Apill 2024 31st Trxarch 2025 Statement of assets and liabllltles at the end of the year 31st DAarch 2025 Unreslrlcled lund$ 31st March 2024 Unreslrlcted lundg Cash funds Bank curranl account Bad e accounl Buildin sociol accounl Th8 Scoul Associallon Short Term Inveslmenl Service CashlFloals 105 464 Total eash fundÈ bO$th Idce ok Othar monotar Tax clalm Debts due from Ihg Counl IAfealD15tr1cUGrou Insurance clalm assets Sub total Invastment agso18 Inveslrrenl io ert dalail Quoled inveslrnenls Othar Invostm0nts- dètall Sub 10101 Non monotary Assotg for charltrfg own u80 Bad Slock Sho stock Olh&r stock Land and buildin Motor vehicles Scoulin Othgr ment furniture el Sub lot•1 Llabllltlas Accounls nol el aid &n$es Incuried bul not invol¢ed Subscrl lions nol el ald Loan delall Other liabiulles Sub lotsl Total nel assots The abov• roc on ...... thelr behalt by Ipis and paymanl$ accounl and 3talemonl ol assols Ind Ilablllilgs were approved by thè Trug1008 &'.k.5 {Ihe date of the ExKuiive Commlitee moetlng Ihat approved Iho accounts) and slgned on natUTe Print Nama L1. eicHACO Chalr Tr8asurer LT700002 (July 2021) 3013