2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01 January 2024 (Period start date) To 31 December 2024 (Period end date)

Charity name: 1[ST] Heaton Moor Scout Group

Charity registration number: 1178535

Objectives and Activities

Objectives and Activities
	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document.	Para 1.17	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 objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association. The Aim of The Scout Association is: “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 method of achieving the aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership. As Scouts we are guided by the values of integrity, respect, care, beliefs and co-operation.
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.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	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. Our scout group provides weekly meetings, outdoor activities, camping trips, and community service projects. These activities help members develop essential life skills, teamwork, and leadership qualities. We also participate in national scouting events and international jamborees.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when planning our activities.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Not applicable
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	We do not engage in investment (and therefore social investment) activities.
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Our scout group relies heavily on the dedication of volunteers, including leaders, assistants, and committee members, who contribute an extensive number of hours to planning and running activities.
Other		Signatories to bank accounts: Payments or withdrawals from the Group’s bank accounts require authorisation by two of the following people: • Treasurer • Chairman • Board Member • Group Lead Volunteer

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
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	This year, the group supported activities for two Beaver colonies (ages 5 – 8), two Cub packs (ages 8 – 10), one Scout troop (ages 10 – 14) for approximately 153 young people. Over the Group we successfully organized 9 camps including participation in trips to Disneyland Paris, the Crocky Trail, the local Pantomime, a city centre theatre, a Badge Day, a Roller Disco, a trip to Chill Factore, a Water Fun Day and Climbing activities. As part of the routine ongoing activities the Group continued to hold weekly meetings and badge activities. These activities have fostered a sense of community, environmental stewardship, and personal development amongour members.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	We met our objectives of maintaining our maximum membership, enhancing leader training, and expanding our activity program. Achieving these objectives has benefitted the maximum numbers of young people in the local area with a broad range of opportunities for personal growth. We achieved our objective to continue the long overdue maintenance and upgrades to the Scout Hut, replacing the dilapidated kitchen and leaking storage container housing maintenance tools and camping equipment, paid for from previous rounds of fundraising. The Hut upgrades ensure a functional space for both scouts and the wider community and have put us in a position to be able to hire out the Scout Hut to external groups. Overall, these efforts contribute to the development of responsible, active individuals and strengthen the local community, creating long-term benefits for both members and the local community. We achieved our objective to raise additional funds for the group by applying for our first grant with the Vernon Charitable Foundation. We had our application approved and on receipt of £4199.88 were able to replace our tents with 14 new inflatable tents. This equipment update allowed us to continue to provide around 10 camps per year, maximising outdoor activity opportunities for the young people in the group.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	We held one major fundraising event: Heaton Moor Beer Festival exceeded targets by raising £9045 after expenses. As a registered charity, we met our objective to reclaim Gift Aid on our eligible donations to the value of £10,566.33.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	Not applicable as we do not have investments.
Other		Not applicable

Financial Review

	Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The charity remains in a strong financial position with a surplus of £19,403.19 at the end of the year, ensuring we can continue our activities and invest in new equipment.

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Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	We hold reserves equivalent to at least 12 months of operating costs to ensure continuity in case of unexpected expenses or funding shortfalls.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£19,403.19
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	Not applicable
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	Not applicable
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	There are no uncertainties regarding the charity continuing as a going concern.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Our principal source of funds are membership fees and the income from the annual beer festival.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	The Group adopts a low-risk strategy to investment, keeping funds in mainstream banks. However, the majority of funds currently sit within the Cooperative bank to allow for expediency of releasing funds, with a small reserve held in the NatWest.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Key risks include fluctuations in membership numbers and reliance on volunteer leaders. These risks are mitigated with a waiting list of new members and by actively recruiting new volunteers and providing robust training programs.
Other		Not applicable

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Royal Charter granted 04 January 1912 Scouts Constitution as set out in Section 5 of POR.
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	The Group is a separate unincorporated educational charity within the Scouts’ federated structure.

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	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	Trustees are appointed via an open selection process at the Annual General Meeting. Ex-officio Trustees are members who are on the Trustee Board automatically due to their role in Scouts (e.g. Group Lead Volunteer).

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Trustees undertake mandatory “Trustee Introduction” training on the applicable Scout Association “Policy, Organisation & Rules” (POR).
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	1stHeaton Moor Scout Group structure is in alignment with the organisational structure set out by the Scouting Association. Sections are organised into Groups, which in turn are organised into Districts all managed within Counties. All these sit within overarching regional and national structures that make up The Scout Association. 1stHeaton Moor Scout Group, in line with legislation, has a Board of Trustees made up of volunteer appointed members and ex-officio members.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	1st Heaton Moor Scout Group sits within overarching regional (District & County) and national structures that make up The Scout Association.
Other		Not applicable

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	1stHeaton Moor Scout Group
Other name the charity uses	Not applicable
Registered charity number	1178535
Charity’s principal address	The Scout Hut St. Paul’s Road Stockport SK4 4RY

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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
1	James Guy	Group Chair	Not applicable	Andy Arnold
2	Andrew Arnold	Trustee (Group Lead Volunteer)	Not applicable	Ex-officio member
3	Amy Arnold	Trustee (Section Lead)	Not applicable	James Guy
4	Kylie Raynor	Trustee (Parent Rep.)	01Jan2024 – 13Jun2024	James Guy
5	MH	Group Treasurer	Not applicable	James Guy
6	Dawn Keogh	Trustee (Section Lead)	Not applicable	James Guy
7	Ruth Forman	Trustee (Fundraising Rep.)	Not applicable	James Guy
8	Elliot Moran	Trustee (Secretary)	Not applicable	James Guy

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
James Guy	02 Feb 2024 – to date
Andy Arnold	02 Feb 2024 – to date
Beryl Hornby	01Jan2024 – 02 Feb 2024
Steve Robinson	01Jan2024 – 02 Feb 2024
Helen Hampson	01Jan2024 – 02 Feb 2024

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held Not applicable in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address Not applicable

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

Not applicable

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Non-disclosure of Treasurer’s details requested (MH) – MH’s partner is a Judge in the Family Courts and the judiciary have been advised that they and their immediate families should not disclose names, addresses or other personal information online to mitigate the risk of harassment and stalking.

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Not applicable

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Signature(s)
Full name(s) MH Andy Arnold James Guy
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Treasurer Trustee (GLV) Group Chair
Date 06Aug2025 08/08/2025
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1st Heaton Moor Scout Group Scouts End of Yèar Accounts Summary FY-2024 Scouts Category sta￿n9 8aiance CapEx C3pitation Donations Total Incorne Total Expenses 34.152.05 20,767.60 7.918.00 178.00 Electricty Event5 1,942.87 22,508.31 4.252.15 22.721.23 13,297.20 10.566.33 Fundraising Grants Hut Hire Insurance Internet 776.02 255.70 Legal OpEx Programme Delivery Rates 4.271.60 10.382.10 10.749.26 1,141.00 100.00 Rebates Rent loo.00 Subs 25,975.00 Water Internal Transfer 568.29 10,800.00 23.838.91 119,030.81 £ 119,030.81 10,800.00 Closiny Balance TOTAL Total Income 84,878.76 649.95 Final Equa15 Balance Total Expenditure 95,191.90 9,663.19 Ff ProfrtlLoss Balance Sheet Value Signed IGrt>up Treasurer) Signed (Group Chair) Signed (Group Lead Vglunte•rl

Andy Arnold

From: James Guy Sent: 23 June 2025 20:35 To: Andy Arnold Subject: Fw: 1st Heaton Moor Scouts Accounts Summary Report Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged

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From: Julie Sutcliffe [e-mail] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2025 9:21:07 PM To: Melanie Haisley [e-mail] Cc: James Guy [e-mail] Subject: Re: 1st Heaton Moor Scouts Accounts Summary Report

Hi there,

Sorry for the delay in replying, busy work week.

I've read through the accounts and all looks to be in good order.

Regards

Julie

On 27 May 2025 21:30, Melanie Haisley [e-mail] wrote: Dear Julie

James Guy has let me know that you have very kindly offered to review the 1[st] Heaton Moor 2024/2025 accounts summary in advance of our AGM on Saturday 31May2025. Please find attached the accounts summary. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any more information.

Many thanks and kind regards Melanie

Treasurer 1[st] Heaton Moor Scouts

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