2024-12-31-accounts - 1st Chopwell Scout Group

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Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

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Section A	Reference and administration							details
Charity name Other names the charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) HQ registration number Charity’s principal address
	1st Chopwell Scout Group



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	1 1 6 6 5
	Lenin Terrace
	Chopwell
	Tyne & Wear
	Postcode						NE17 7EN

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)

Trustee Name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
James Houghton	Chair
Jenny Stubbs	Treasurer
Judith Alderson	Secretary
Brian Stubbs	Lead Volunteer
Donna Ion
Jamie Ion
Jon Morris
Alistair Clamp		22/10-31/12
Bryan Ion		01/01-22/10
Sally Duffy		01/01-22/10

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) (These will be published in the annual report of the charity)

Type of advisor Name Address

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Section B

Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts (e.g. trust deed, constitution) Type of governing document (e.g. appointed by, elected by) Trustee selection methods (e.g. trust, association, company) How the charity is constituted
	The Group's governing documents are those of the The Scout Association. They consist of 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.

	The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts.

	The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

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

Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them

The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate.

The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 6 Trustees and meets every 6 months.

Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board.

This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run highquality and safe programmes that gives young people skills for life.

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Section B	Structure, governance and management (continued)
	The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are: Damage to equipment. The Group has sufficient insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss, and on a new for old basis. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Board could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. Reduction or loss of trustees / leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. The group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.

Section B

Structure, governance and management (continued)

The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to
which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been
reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate
against them. The main areas of concern that have been
identified are:
Damage to equipment. The Group has sufficient insurance
in place to mitigate against permanent loss, and on a new
for old basis.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The
group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of
activities should there be a major reduction in income. The
Board could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the
income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily
or permanently.
Reduction or loss of trustees / leaders. The group is totally
reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of
the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders
to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group
as a whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure of the Group.
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities
for all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a reduction in
membership in a particular section or the group as whole
then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or
closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete
closure of the Group.
The group has in place systems of internal controls that are
designed to provide reasonable assurance against material
mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all
payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure
that insurable risks are covered.

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Section C	Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document	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 - 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.

Section C

Objectives and activities

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

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
- 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 the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

Youmay chooseto include further statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking; • contribution made by volunteers; • policy on investments. Public benefit statement

	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.

Section D	Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
	2024 was a busy year for us. We had a large grant from the Youth Investment Fund to allow a new accessible toilet, solar panels, heating and insulation. This has improved our building for the future. Our ~40 members have attended weekly meetings, undertaken camps and joined in with district, county and national events.

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Section E	Financial Review
Quantify and explain any designations Details of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate) Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves	The Group held reserves of approximately £20,000 against this at year end. This is above the level/below required for operating expenses. However this can be explained by grant funding remaining in the account due to be paid in January 2025. Reserves Policy The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £2000.

Further financial review details (optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: • the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies. • how expenditure has supported the key The Group Trustee Board regularly monitors the levels of objectives of the charity; bank balances and the interest rates received to ensure the group obtains maximum value and income from its banking arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using an account that requires a period of notice before funds may be withdrawn, before doing so the Group Trustee Board considers the cash flow requirements. • investment policy and objectives; The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments. The Group 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.

Section F Other Optional Information

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Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them)

Spend remaining grant funding and donations on kitchen and improved outdoor space. Continue to run a great programme for our young people.

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Section G

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees



James Houghton						JennyStubbs

Chair						Treasurer
D D M M Y Y
D	D	M	M	Y	Y

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1st Chopwell Scout Group

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024 Accounts

Receipts and Payments		Page 1
Fund Raising Activities Sale of GroupScarves Gift Aid HMRC Beaver Picnic Confido Scout Camp Radio Hire Youth Investment Fund District Pantomime Night Hike Pete SwinneyTrophy District Cub Camp Beaver/Cub BigDayOut Christmas Raffle Christmas Crash Sub total EasyFundraising Donations, legacies & similar income Donations Sub total Receipts Amazon Smile Groundworks(Tesco) Sub total Savings Account Interest Investment Income Membershipsubscriptions Sub total Grants Sub total GroupMerchandise Gateshead Council PlanningPermission Refund Cubboree Kayaking Winter CampFees Solar Panel Export *Total receipts*	Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 3,270.00 5465.25 8,735.25 0.00 43,917.50 740.30 44,657.80 57.34 0.00 40.00 97.34 405.00 459.00 0.00 25.00 205.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 380.00 0.00 40.00 326.00 431.00 825.00 81.15 293.00 3,470.15 102.20 102.20 57,062.74	Unrestricted funds 2023 £

		3,190.00
		320.53
		3,510.53


		1,482.00
		0.00
		741.22
		2,223.22


		105.33
		49.11
		44.50
		198.94


		0.00
		610.50
		66.00
		40.00
		445.00
		120.00
		409.00
		54.00
		540.00
		40.00
		0.00
		0.00
		0.00
		0.00
		0.00
		0.00
		2,324.50


		80.65
		80.65

	57,062.74	8,337.84

1st Chopwell Scout Group

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024 Accounts

Receipts and Payments Continued...		Page 2
Misc Payments Cub Scout Blaydon District Fees Sub total Confido CampFees Scouts Consumables Christmas Crash *Total payments* *Net of receipts / (payments)* Transfers between funds PoppyWreath Sub total Payments Insurance Total last year end *Total Cash funds this year end* Christmas Raffle Cubboree Halloween Party Electricity Water Premises Maintenance LotteryLicence Trainingand Competitions Pete SwinneyTrophy Beaver/Cubs Fees BigDayOUT/Picnic District Pantomime Premises Improvements Sub total Events & Activities Premises/ Improvements Miscellaneous Winter Cub / Scout Camp Flo Gas Night Hike Membershipsubscriptionspaid to District Charitable Payments Sub total Group,Scout,Cub and Beaver Programmes KayakingFees New Equipment Purchases	Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 1,224.00 1,224.00 822.23 530.84 266.00 76.88 863.00 44,573.50 47,132.45 1,119.43 0.00 459.00 40.00 0.00 166.23 30.00 0.00 336.00 0.00 0.00 445.00 0.00 0.00 450.00 817.51 3,863.17 21.03 188.47 209.50	Unrestricted funds 2023 £

		1,455.00
		1,455.00


		466.45
		247.67
		215.64
		270.64
		384.00
		0.00
		1,584.40


		538.60
		35.57
		610.50
		120.00
		20.00
		40.00
		30.00
		1,589.83
		0.00
		445.00
		149.00
		540.00
		72.05
		52.60
		0.00
		0.00
		4,243.15


		0.00
		236.24
		236.24

	52,429.12	7,518.79
	4,633.62	819.05
	0.00	0.00
	17,154.57	16,335.52
	21,788.19	17,154.57

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024 Accounts

1st Chopwell Scout Group

Statement of assets and liabilities at 31 December 2024	Statement of assets and liabilities at 31 December 2024	Statement of assets and liabilities at 31 December 2024	Page 3
Non Monetary assets Cash funds	Solar Panels & Battery Badge Stock Group Scarves Fixtures & Fittings Technology Scout Trailer Camping Equipment Scout HQ Current Account Savings Account *Total cash funds* Details Tents & Shelters Details	Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 12,439.87 9,348.32	Unrestricted funds 2023 £
		12,439.87	7,908.45
		9,348.32	9,246.12
		21,788.19	17,154.57
		Current value 127,839.00 1,500.00 1,271.25 35.66 383.19 38.70 68.42 20.00 8,347.50 Amount due	2023
			127,839.00
			1,500.00
			1,528.25
			164.70
			569.45
			140.61
			52.95
			45.00

			2023

Liabilities

The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by

	Signature	Print Name	Date of approval



Notes to accounts			Page 3

£2500 Reserved towards 1 year of group running costs

£1000 Reserved for group development / advertising / growth

Group I report to the trustees on my eXanatiOn of the accounts of the Chopwell Scout Group for the year ended 31 Dec))er 2024. R•$ponslI• and b•8iS 0£ r•port As the charity trustees of the Chopwell Scout Group you are iesponslble for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requireentS of the Chaiities Act 2011 1.the Act, ). Eeport in re3pect of ]rLy examination of the ChoFwell Scout Group accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my exarrination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Co]trrission un¢Jer section 145151 Ib) of the Act. I have completed rny exajoination. I confixm that no terIal ]tÉtters have come to ]ny attention in conneetion with the exanation giving rne cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting Eecords were not kept in respect of the Chopwell Scout Group a5 required by section 130 of the Act." or the acCoLtS do not accotd with those records: or the accotsnts Ik> not ccryllply with the applicable requirements eoncerning the forn and content of accounts set out the Charitie5 IAccount$ and Reports) Regulations 2008 othÈE than any reqlreTrent that the accounts give a 'true and fair View which is Dot a Trattet considered a5 part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have ccone across no other matters in connection with the Èxarnination to attention should be drawn in this rewrt in order to enable a proper widerstanding of the accounts to be rea¢hed. Signed: Name: Graha]n Elder Address: I Cloverhill Drive, Crawcrook. Tyne and Wear. Date: 20 octoEr 2025