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