Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of the 7- EPSOM (METHODIST) SCOUT GROUP I report on the accounts of the Group for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 3 to 4. Respettive responslbilities of trustees and examlner he Group's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993, and that an independent examination Is required. It is my responsibility to: Examine the accounts (under section 43 (3)(a) of the 1993 act; To follow the procedures laid down In the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43 (7)(b) of the 1993 act. and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examlnerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examinatlon includes a review of the accountlng records kept by the Group and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concernlng such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given in the accounts. Independent Examinerfs Statement In connection with my explanation, no matter has come to my attention; I Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 41 of the 1993 act and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act have not been met. or o which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name: Andrew McDonald Signed: Address: 31 Pound Lane, Epsom. l(r19 8SB Date:
Major Artlvitles and Achlevements In the year The annual review presented to all parents and Interested parties prior to the AGM highlights the activities and achievements during the year. This Is a comprehenslve document that details numbers of young people in each section, a report from each sectlon, abbrevlated accounts and a review of the year. At the end of the year the income reserves amounted to £593,747 (2024: £586,059). The Group's policy on reserves is to hold an amount that wlll enable It to replace the motor vehicles. The New HQ has been recorded as an asset withln the accounts. The trustees have identified the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed. They have reviewed these and established systems to mitigate them. The objectives of the Group are to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, Intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and International communities. The Group is a trust established under its rules, which are common to all Groups. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Pollcy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. They are well acquainted over a number of years in local scouting. The accounts have been drawn up on the Recelpts and Payments basis, which is consistent with the previous year. Approved by the trustees on the 10th October 2025 and signed on thelr behalf by: /LIl Dr Kevin Mead- thairman Anthony S Williams- Treasurer
7TH EPSOM (METHODIST) SCOUT GROUP Income and Expendlture Statement for the period ended 31 March 2025 2024125 Unrestrirted Restrirted I Funds Fundsi Total 2023/24 Incomlng Resources Annual Subscriptlons Income from Fundraising Income from Camps & Activities Section Income Minibus Hire Group Clothing Donations Gift Aid Interest Received Other Income 27,035 8,644 21,332 27,035 30,193 6,643 21,791 55 755 143 710 4,659 972 4,567 25,899 515 22 415 4,748 1,299 515 22 415 4,748 1,299 Total Income 64 009 4,567 68,576 65,927 Outgoing Resources Capitation Fees and Subscription Refunds Costs of Fundraising Expenditure from Camps & Activities Section Costs Minibus Costs HQ Rentsl, Insurance and Equipment Costs Group Clothing Scout Shop Bank Charges Other Expenditure 9,955 2,631 21,443 4,544 8,121 4,436 151 2,000 120 3,005 9,955 2,631 23,586 4,544 8,121 4,436 151 2,000 120 3,005 10,600 593 26,223 4,299 6,247 5,613 2,142 2,025 120 183 Total Expendtture 56,406 2,142 58,548 55,903 Net Incomingjoutgoing resources before transfers 7,603 2425 10,028 10,024 Opening Funds 114,982 104,958 Net Incoming/Outgoing resources before transfers Less: Capital Expenditure 10,028 10,024 10,028 10,024 Total Funds Carried Forward 125,010 114,982
TfH EPSOM (METHODisf) SCOUT GROUP Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 2024 2025 FIXED ASSETS 442,255 29,424 Headquarters Minibus 442,255 26,481 471,679 468,736 CURRENT ASSETS 114,982 Cash at Bank Debtors 125,010 Creditors falling due within one year 114,982 Net Current Assets 125,010 586,661 Total Assets less Current Liabilities 593,747 471,679 Deslgnated Reserves 468,736 General Reserves: 104,958 10,024 Opening Balance Movement in Year 114,982 10,028 114,982 Net Incomingjoutgoing resources 125,010 586,661 593,747