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2023-12-31-accounts

Annual General Meeting

18[th] March 2024

6:30-7:30pm

Scout Hut

Meeting Agenda

  1. Introduction and welcome - AK

  2. Apologies for absence - LW

  3. Approval of the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 27/03/2023 - AK

  4. Governance topics:

  5. a. Adopt the Scout Group’s Constitution (appended) – AK/NG

  6. b. Note the Scout Group’s financial year – BT

  7. c. Agree the number of members to that may be elected to the Trustee Board – AK/NG

  8. d. Agree the quorum of the Trustee Board meetings – AK/NG

  9. Review of the previous year

  10. a. Group Scout Leaders Report - NG

  11. b. Chair’s Report - AK

  12. Election of members to the Group Trustee Committee

  13. a. Approval of GSL’s nomination of Group Scout Chair - NG

  14. b. Elect the Scout Group Secretary - NG

  15. c. Elect the Scoup Treasurer - NG

  16. d. Elections of members to the Trustee Board - NG

  17. e. To confirm the Section Leaders of the Scout Group will to be Ex-Officio members of the Trustee Board - NG

  18. f. To appoint an independent auditor – NG – propose Alex Latham-Boal

Chair’s Report 2024 – Allie Klein, Volunteer Group Chair

I’m delighted to introduce our 2024 Annual Report, which summarises the activities of each of the sections within the group over the last year – I hope you enjoy reading it!

This has been my second year as Group Chair and it’s still I role I find extremely rewarding and feel proud and privileged to do. It’s also been another exciting year – one in which we have designed and got planning permission for a new Scout Hut – it’s going to be awesome – out next challenge is to raise the money to build it!

This report is my opportunity to thank the leaders, adult helpers and young leaders for their continued enthusiasm and hard work that allows the weekly meetings to happen and bring such enriching opportunities to the lives of our young members. I’d also like to thank our Trustee Committee (previously known as the Executive Committee), whose role is to look after the administrative side of Scouting, ensuring our finances work, our presence in the community is positive, and our hut and equipment are safe.

It's also time to celebrate our young people who have once more been fantastic this year! They have been involved in all sorts of activities; snorkeling with the Ashbourne Sub Aqua Club, taking place (and coming 1[st] & 2[nd] place!) in the Monopoly Run “Live” in London, participating in Chilly Challenge, rock climbing, star gazing, caving, visiting the local Gurdwara, marching in the remembrance parade, and determining the winner in the ever-famous chip shop challenge! Plus, lots more! I’d like to say a big well done to the young people who have received bronze, silver, gold, platinum and diamond (!) Chief Scout Awards over the last year, a young leader’s belt, and Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards – just brilliant – I hope you are as proud of yourselves as we are of you!

As last year, the final part of my report is a plea to you as parents, grandparents, carers & friends of 2[nd] Ashbourne Scouts. For us to continue to provide Scouting opportunities in the future we need you! For all sections to continue we need help with leadership. If, like me, you haven’t been a Scout in your earlier years, this might seem like a huge undertaking. All I can say is that the training, support & encouragement is second to none. Volunteering brings enjoyment, satisfaction, a feel of community and pride towards the opportunities we can give the young people. If working directly with the children is not for you then we also need volunteers to join our Trustee Committee, help with writing and researching fundraising grants, plus the usual help with hut maintenance and gardening! (Not to forget cake making and car washing!)

The year ahead I’m sure will be hard work with the fundraising challenge ahead of us, but we will be driven by the desire for Scouting to continue for the next 80 years in Ashbourne for the benefit of the young people we are proud to call our members.

Allie Klein, Group Chair.

Group Scout Leaders Report – Nigel Gould.

A big thank you to all our leaders, without your dedication the amazing programme of activities for our young members of the group would not be possible. Congratulations to all receiving awards this evening.

A big thank also to our group executive without which the series of fundraising activities and maintenance of the scout hut, site and group equipment would not be possible. I am particularly proud of the efforts of the Santa Sleigh team who took up the mantle of running this Ashbourne institution when the previous organisers stepped away. We raise about £3,000 per year with this event for Ashbourne charities.

Last year I set the group three challenges:

  1. Get planning permission and funding for a new scout hut.

  2. Recruit two Scout leaders and two Cub leaders.

  3. Elect parents of members from each section onto the executive committee ( now known as the Board of Trustees).

In response:

  1. I am pleased to say that in January of this year we got planning permission for a replacement scout hut. This exciting development will provide a flexible meeting space, with increased storage, in a warm and safe environment that will ensure the future of Scouting in Ashbourne for at least the next 60 years – the current age of the existing hut. We are in the process of working out the exact build costs but have already submitted grant applications and funding requests. We have a small, dedicated team that are leading on the funding for the new hut, but we need further assistance with this. If you can offer any help in this regard, please contact me.

  2. We have recruited a new team of cub leaders for Panther Pack. Many thanks to Nick Flux who was the leader and continues to help and provide advice to Annie, Colin, and David.

  3. A copy of the members of the trustee board are appended to this overall report. There is a high proportion of leaders on the trustee board, and we need more parent members.

We are a large group with a large waiting list but by the start of the next term in September we need two new leaders for both scout troops. New jobs and family circumstances mean that the current scout leaders will not be able to run the troops in September, they are happy to help but need a new team to take over the reigns with their, and the groups support. The scout troop numbers have been kept below our maximum to try and lessen the workload which accounts for the reduction in scout numbers for this year. The success of the new leadership team with Panther Cub Pack shows how rewarding a leadership role can be. Part of this success was the recruitment of a new team of leaders that can learn and progress together, with the help of the more experienced group leaders. I encourage anyone interested to contact me direct so I can explain the leadership role in more detail.

My targets for next year:

  1. Recruit at least 4 new scout leaders, for both scout troops.

  2. Have raised at least £200,000 towards the new hut construction and sent out tenders to builders for the work.

  3. Recruit at least 4 parents to the board of trustees.

The year ahead has many exciting possibilities, but we need further help to ensure that we reach out to as many young people as possible.

The table below shows the annual census returns for 2001 to 2024. Excluding Explores we have 133 members, 19 leaders and 5 adults in governance roles. There has been a changeover of leaders and a correlating reduction of 9% in membership numbers since last year.

From September 2023 the leadership team consisted of:

Section Section Leader Assistant Leaders / Section
Assistants		 Young Leaders Meeting
Day
Pine Beaver
Colony		 Sian Morgan-
Jones		 Rob Wood
Martin Plaister
Louise Yeomans		 Olivia Mlot
Irene Threlfall
Chloe Pullum
Jessica Allsop		 Monday
Panther
Cub Pack		 Annie Plews
Colin Webster
David Blackhurst		 Nick Flux Lewis White Monday
Falcon
Explorer
Unit		 Sam Taylor Ewan Godfrey
Claire Williams
Kim Fellows
Millie Watkins		 Monday
Puma Cub
Pack		 Gill Elliott Mary O’Halloran-Brown
Rachel Evans		 Tuesday
Cedar
Beaver
Colony		 Robert Spruce Terry Egerton
Claire Knox
Tom Styles
Sean Driscoll		 Izzie Harrison Wednesday
Pioneer
Scout Troop		 Ali Jones Sarah Stelfox Wednesday
Pathfinder
Scout Troop		 Allan Rennie Jim Webster
Joe Tinks		 Thursday

Group Scout Leader – Nigel Gould

Group Sectional Assistant – Nick Longley

Group members have participated in many activities with their Section during 2022/23 and these are detailed in the following Section reports.

Treasurer’s Report – Beth Threlfall, Volunteer Treasurer

Firstly, may I offer my thanks to Michael Hyde for auditing the 2022 accounts, and for his support over the last few years. He has indicated that he is no longer able to support us in this way, the Exec has agreed to my proposal to use Alex Latham-Boal for the audit of the 2023 accounts.

At the close of 2023 the group finances are in a good position with £87,657.36 in the combined accounts. The expenditure was higher than 2022 due to the settlement of the Jamboree payments, hut maintenance and initial works related to the planning application for the new hut. A Hut Fund account towards the replacement hut project stands at £60,826.70.

The net income for the year was £50,258.06, including £20,488 in membership fees and £3,678.68 from gift aid. Our fundraising team raised £8,579.39 from the Santa Float, pop up cafes and various activities across the year.

£12,177.95 was spent on insurance, utilities and maintenance for the hut. This was higher than 2022 as further work was carried out to ensure the hut could be used until funds are in place to replace it.

Various group activities were well attended including Group Camp, St Georges Day and Splash Landings. The opening up of the event to other uniformed groups provided an income of £1,316 to the group.

The accounts have been presented for auditing, with no concerns found.

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2023 2022
Income
Activities - Pathfinder Troop 516.00 0.00
Activities - Puma Pack 65.00 0.00
Donation 500.00 1,175.00
Events 1,973.00 3,730.00
Events - Beavers 1,485.00 0.00
Events - Cubs 1,322.00 1,206.90
Events - Explorers 10.00 0.00
Events - Group Camp 3,693.20 292.00
Events - Scouts 1,846.50 2,240.73
Events - Splash Landings 4,262.00 1,930.00
Explorer Membership Fees 3,895.00 3,985.73
Fundraising 8,579.39 5,424.85
Gift Aid 3,678.68 13,807.32
Membership Fees 16,593.00 14,467.40
Uniform 12.00 0.00
WSJ25 1,827.29 14,303.01
Expense
2023 Meetings - Pine 195.00 0.00
2023 Meetings - Pioneer 109.00 0.00
Activities - Cedar Colony 104.75 0.00
Activities - Panther Pack 69.00 0.00
Activities - Pathfinder Troop 262.00 230.00
Activities - Pathfinder Troop 1,218.81 0.00
Activities - Pioneer 550.00 0.00
Activities - Pioneer Troop 314.00 0.00
Activities - Puma Pack 456.68 0.00
Activities - Puma Pack 0.00 85.00
Admin 20.82 47.00
Badges 0.00 656.33
Bank Fees 74.40 53.60
Camping Equipment 165.64 621.93
Capitation Fees 8,234.00 6,600.00
Events 2,566.29 5,066.68
Events - Beavers 1,448.00 700.00
Events - Cubs 1,470.58 450.00
Events - Group Camp 4,877.61 0.00
Events - Scouts 1,884.00 2,920.65
Events - Splash Landings 2,946.00 1,816.60
Falcon Explorer Unit 1,010.00 1,020.00
Fundraising 3,503.79 456.44
Insurance 1,694.43 1,578.41
Meetings - Cedar Beaver Colony 64.00 19.00
Meetings - Panther Pack 677.51 505.91
Meetings - Pathfinder Troop 276.09 297.41
Meetings - Pine 125.80 88.00
Meetings - Pioneer Troop 114.75 413.20
Meetings - Puma Pack 10.00 658.15
Meetings - Scouts 250.00 0.00
Membership Costs 30.00 20.00
OSM Fees 1,064.69 877.62
Postage 0.00 11.97
Rent 278.00 0.00
Uniform 3,679.11 3,789.96
Utilities 1,626.42 1,583.84
Venue Maintenance 8,857.10 4,065.89
Website 180.00 180.00
WSJ25 8,065.00 10,804.46
Account balances
NAT WEST Activity Account 13,491.21 20,338.14
NATWEST Buildings Account 13,339.45 75,534.43
The 2nd Ashbourne Hut Fund 60,826.70 0.00
Summary
Account balance brought forward 95,872.57 78,927.68
Total income 50,258.06 62,562.94
Total expenditure 58,473.27 45,618.05
Net income -8,215.21 16,944.89
Account balance carried forward 87,657.36 95,872.57
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Pine Colony Report – Beavers

We have had another fun year packed with exciting activities and a few challenges!

In the Summer, we spent as much time as we could outside, visiting Carsington for bird watching and Go Beyond for fire lighting and games. Some of Beavers enjoyed their night away at Group Camp, taking part in some more adventurous activities and spent 2 nights away. At the end of the term, we were visited by the Fencing SASU which was great fun. What a way to end the term!

We attended Beaver Bonanza where hundreds of Beavers from over the County attended. This was a great opportunity to meet Beavers from other groups and take part in the activities around our Scout Camp Site in Derby.

During the Autumn Term, we had a couple of challenges in terms of venue when our main meeting place was flooded. Thank you to all of the parents for their understanding while we are in a temporary meeting place.

Lots of our Beavers took part in the Remembrance Day parade and throughout the term we continued our badge work.

We ended the term with a visit to Alter Rock, where the Beavers made us proud by their bravery on the climbing walls, cave simulator and high ropes course.

This year has been an exciting one for the growth of our colony and I would like to say a huge thank you to Rob and Martin for taking over during my maternity leave and for the parents who are supporting them, we could not run these sessions without you.

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Thomas Anders
Alfie Stokes
George Peel
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Cedar Colony Report 2024 – Beavers

Just before Christmas, I was asked by a Leader “but what do Beavers Actually do”? Fair question. Read on to find out.

Last summer we visited Carsington Water to spot birds, did a scavenger hunt on the Rec, learnt how to use a map and a compass and hiked up Dovedale, picking up litter as we went.

The highlight of the summer was the Group Camp at Walesby in Nottinghamshire, where 20 Beavers spent two nights away and participated in several activities including climbing and caving. More than the activities though, the Beavers learn about themselves, for some this is the first time away from home.

We also participated in Beaver Bonanza at Drum Hill in July, where hundreds of Beavers from all over Derbyshire met for a day of fun and games, and a sleepover at Go Beyond at Fenny Bently where we built a fire, cooked marshmallows and sang some campfire songs, led by our GSL Nigel.

Autumn Term started outside, gardening at St. Oswald’s Church as part of the Community Support badge. We visited the dinosaurs at Norbury Primary school and made our own fossils, ran our annual Chip Hike in the dark in the fields above Ashbourne We also learned some basic first aid and what to do in an emergency.

Many of our Beavers took part in the Remembrance Day parade in November with the rest of the Group. It was brilliant to see so many turn out for this special day, and we were very proud of how they behaved. We ended 2023 by decorating a Christmas tree in St. Oswald’s Church and learning some facts about the Church.

This Spring Term we have met the local Police and Mountain rescue, built bridges out of recycling and learnt more about maps. At the end of term, we have a trip to Alter Rock climbing wall in Derby planned to learn how to rock climb. Next Term we will be cycling, navigating and preparing for another Group Camp.

Thankyou as always to Terry and our Young Leader Izzy, and we welcome two new Leaders: Sean and Tom. Welcome and thankyou both for stepping up to help.

Lastly, a huge thank you to all the parents who help us out once or twice a term (or more in some cases), the meetings would not be possible without you.

Issac Mount Bessie Braithwaite Smith– Charlotte Spruce Erin Hilton Ruby Hilton Holly Garnham

Panther Pack Report 2024

There have been quite a few changes to the Panther Pack in the last 12 months. We had several Cubs who moved on to Scouts, we said goodbye to assistants Lucy and Paul and then Nick handed the Leader baton over to Dave, Colin and Annie

Along with the three leaders we have Lewis White, an Explorer Scout who is undertaking his bronze D of E service with us. In the new year we welcomed four new Cubs who have moved on from Pine Beaver Colony – and they have settled in really well. Our current Cub membership stands at 21 with an average weekly attendance of 19.

We had a varied programme over the last year which included a trip to Ashbourne fire station, a tour of St Oswald’s Church, a treasure hunt around our local area and a trip to

Tissington with a go at making a well dressing. We’ve observed the changes over time in Ashbourne and enjoyed listening to first hand tales from Mr Flux senior. We’ve enjoyed abseiling at Mount Cook, climbing at Alter rock and athletics at Osmaston Polo Ground. We’ve hiked along the Tissington Trail and over to each of the Shrovetide Goals. We’ve played games galore both outside and in, and feasted together on tasty Christmas treats at our festive fuddle. We’ve had a go at peeling potatoes with one arm, played with guide dogs and meditated with monks at Etwall. We’ve learned how to tie knots and had a splashing time at Splash Landings. We made budding chefs as we made a two-course dinner at home for our families, and we were as proud as we were soggy at the very wet Remembrance Parade. We’ve given out badges, certificates and rounds of applause and we’ve got SO much more to look forward to in 2024.

We are lucky to have a great pack of Cubs, with willing parents to help when needed – so a big thank you to all involved.

Puma Pack report 2023 – 2024.

Another year has shot past and brought us to this point for report writing. So, what have we been up to?

We have 24 cubs regularly attending the Puma pack meetings.

In the last year Puma’s have achieved 5 Chief Scout Silver awards, earned 226 badges and completed 66 nights away.

Chief scout silver congratulations to: Joseph Sellers, Oscar Marsh, Oliver Reeves, Evan Burton,

Ralph Garnham on this achievement, a well-deserved award for you all.

On a termly basis we have held a pack forum, where the cubs put forward their ideas for the coming term, we have used these ideas for our programme planning. The cubs have been known to put a few ideas which may raise a few eyebrows with Nigel (GSL) and the trustee board if we were to include them! The programme has been varied and has included climbing at Alter rock, a trip to Mount Cook activity centre, pioneering with Paddy from the Scout Active Support team (SASU). We

have had international evenings with Will telling us about his trip to Sweden and the Jamboree contingent talking about their Korean adventures. The pack has been active with try tennis – thanks to Ashbourne tennis club, cycle skills, cricket training and a group went sailing with the Scout sailing team ( it was a very cold, wet and windy day that would have tested the best of sailors) – congratulations to Benjamin Evans who went on to achieve his level 2 sailing after starting with a scout taster session.

Pumas continued their War graves project, under the guidance of Ann and Mary, cleaning the war graves for remembrance and making a poppy display and information folder that is on display in St Oswald’s church.

Puma cubs have had 3 opportunities this year to add to their nights away with our own pack holiday at Rangemore, group camp at Walesby in Nottingham with many trying crate stacking, climbing, archery, shooting, circus skills and finally the sixers and seconders planned their own camp, sorting activities, menu, and equipment for a great weekend at Beaudesert campsite.

We were sad to lose 2 great leaders this year. Michael Pirrie, who has moved to Scotland and Will Threlfall, our young leader, who has moved on to try other things. Both are sadly missed for the ideas, input and inspiration, Pumas wish them both all the best for their Scouting future.

On a more cheerful note we are pleased to welcome Rachel to join the leader ranks, she is already proving an invaluable part of the team.

If you would like to join our team you would be most welcome, there is always something new to learn, something to try or a new adventure to be had.

We would like to thank the parents who have helped us over the last year, attending camps and being there for the regular Tuesday meetings to support the leader team. We could not run the meetings without your help.

My continued thanks go to Mary (Baloo) for her support of all things Puma and also to Allie and her team on the Trustee board.

Here’s to another year of adventure, activity, and achievement, I wonder where it will take us!

Pioneer & Pathfinder Troops – 2024

Both Scout Troops have had a fun year and have participated in some exciting activities. Recently Scouts went to London for the day and took part in “Monopoly Live” – it was a very wet day, but they had great fun, and the two teams came in 1[st] and 2[nd] Place! The groups participated in chilli challenge, have taken part in Warhammer games, attended a Burns Supper with a piper, revisited the everfamous chip shop challenge and made Christmas decorations using pyrography! They have played board games, been to splash landings, navigated the escape rooms, represented the Scouts at the Remembrance Parade, been rifle shooting, caving, mountain biking, paddle boarding, and participated in Boarder Hike. What a year!!!

BUT! Due to new jobs, family commitments and changes in circumstance, we have recently been forced to cancel meetings as we are struggling for leaders. Can you help? We need about four new leaders or regular helpers to enable both Troops to continue running and to allow our young members to continue to enjoy such a broad range of experiences. We cannot tell you how much fun it is to be a leader and how rewarding it is – if you are interested, please have a chat to once of our current scout leaders, Ali, Sarah, Alan, Jim and Joe, or Nigel our Group Scout Leader. We cannot continue without your help.

Falcon Explorers Report 2024

This year has been a very full and exciting year for Falcon Explorers, the unit is now made up from thirty-one members and is ever growing. In addition, with support of five amazing leaders.

Throughout this year we have completed some exciting activities, these include Explorer’s elections, up-cycling, pride night, paddle boarding, Warhammer taster, DIY birdboxes, £1 adverts, climbing, and Will Alton’s famous Task Master.

In addition to all the fun and games the unit lent a hand to the local community. This included maintaining the garden of St John’s Church, and supporting the Rotary group over the festive period, - the unit helped sell Christmas trees and sold out in a record time.

The unit has also supported the Scout group with the Santa float, they followed the float, knocked on doors for donations, and spread Christmas joy!

Five members of the troop went to South Korea to the World Scout Jamboree. Despite issues faced when they got out there, they continued to show a positive at ude towards it and made new friends, laughs and memories.

Earlier this year, we completed the Chilli Challenge at Tansley Wood Scout Centre at Matlock. The unit helped maintain the Matlock Scout Centre by painting the outbuilding, clearing paths, and completing general gardening maintenance. The unit then cooked a chilli before spending the night in the cold.

Looking ahead to 2024, we are planning a district trip to Kandersteg Switzerland in summer where are seven explorers and two leaders will be exploring the Switzerland mountain range, woods, and rivers.

Finally, I would like to say thank you to the explorer leaders and their continued hard work in producing a fun filled and exciting programme and the ongoing support to the unit. Thank you, Kim, Ewan, Clare, and our newest member Millie.

The Constitution for 2nd Ashbourne Scout Group.

1. Preamble

2. The Scout Council - membership

3. Group Scout Council membership

4. Scout Council - Annual General Meeting

General Meeting, even though the minutes cannot be formally approved until the charity’s next Annual General Meeting.

5. Trustee Board – purpose

The Trustee Board is a team of volunteers who work together, as charity Trustees, to make sure the Scouts is run safely and legally. At the heart of their role is a focus on strategy, performance and assurance.

Effective Trustee support helps other volunteers run the Scout programme that gives young people skills for life.

6. Trustee Board - membership

7. Trustee Board - Conduct of meetings

2023 2022
Income
Activities - Pathfinder Troop 516.00 0.00
Activities - Puma Pack 65.00 0.00
Donation 500.00 1,175.00
Events 1,973.00 3,730.00
Events - Beavers 1,485.00 0.00
Events - Cubs 1,322.00 1,206.90
Events - Explorers 10.00 0.00
Events - Group Camp 3,693.20 292.00
Events - Scouts 1,846.50 2,240.73
Events - Splash Landings 4,262.00 1,930.00
Explorer Membership Fees 3,895.00 3,985.73
Fundraising 8,579.39 5,424.85
Gift Aid 3,678.68 13,807.32
Membership Fees 16,593.00 14,467.40
Uniform 12.00 0.00
WSJ25 1,827.29 14,303.01
Expense
2023 Meetings - Pine 195.00 0.00
2023 Meetings - Pioneer 109.00 0.00
Activities - Cedar Colony 104.75 0.00
Activities - Panther Pack 69.00 0.00
Activities - Pathfinder Troop 262.00 230.00
Activities - Pathfinder Troop 1,218.81 0.00
Activities - Pioneer 550.00 0.00
Activities - Pioneer Troop 314.00 0.00
Activities - Puma Pack 456.68 0.00
Activities - Puma Pack 0.00 85.00
Admin 20.82 47.00
Badges 0.00 656.33
Bank Fees 74.40 53.60
Camping Equipment 165.64 621.93
Capitation Fees 8,234.00 6,600.00
Events 2,566.29 5,066.68
Events - Beavers 1,448.00 700.00
Events - Cubs 1,470.58 450.00
Events - Group Camp 4,877.61 0.00
Events - Scouts 1,884.00 2,920.65
Events - Splash Landings 2,946.00 1,816.60
Falcon Explorer Unit 1,010.00 1,020.00
Fundraising 3,503.79 456.44
Insurance 1,694.43 1,578.41
Meetings - Cedar Beaver Colony 64.00 19.00
Meetings - Panther Pack 677.51 505.91
Meetings - Pathfinder Troop 276.09 297.41
Meetings - Pine 125.80 88.00
Meetings - Pioneer Troop 114.75 413.20
Meetings - Puma Pack 10.00 658.15
Meetings - Scouts 250.00 0.00
Membership Costs 30.00 20.00
OSM Fees 1,064.69 877.62
Postage 0.00 11.97
Rent 278.00 0.00
Uniform 3,679.11 3,789.96
Utilities 1,626.42 1,583.84
Venue Maintenance 8,857.10 4,065.89
Website 180.00 180.00
WSJ25 8,065.00 10,804.46
Account balances
NAT WEST Activity Account 13,491.21 20,338.14
NATWEST Buildings Account 13,339.45 75,534.43
The 2nd Ashbourne Hut Fund 60,826.70 0.00
Summary
Account balance brought forward 95,872.57 78,927.68
Total income 50,258.06 62,562.94
Total expenditure 58,473.27 45,618.05
Net income -8,215.21 16,944.89
Account balance carried forward 87,657.36 95,872.57

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