1st Doddington Scout Group Doddington Scout Centre. Benwick Ro•J. Doddington, Cambs. PE15 OTG Scouts Trustees Annual Report- 1st April 2025 to 31st Marth 2026 Sectlon A- Reference and admlnlstration detalls CHARrrY NAME 1$1 Doddington Scout Group REGISTERED CHARiff NUMBER 1204134 HQ REGISTRATION NUMBER ICK113022 CHARrrrs PRINCIPAL ADDRESS Doddington S¢t Centre, BenWI Road. Doddin9ton. Marth. Camb£ PE16 OTG TRusfEES Annabel Farlow Anne Appleby Alys Turner Chair Treasurer Lead Volunteer Ex-offiao Trustee Trustee Trustee Cirant Barlow lan Moyes From 29" June 2025 BANK Lioyds-virtoria INDEPENDEKf PAAMINER OF Accoufrirs Godfrey Smith. 3 Mills &rdens. March. Cambs. PE15 9F8 CONTAcf NAME & ADDRESS Anne AFpleby (Treasurer). 2 Hook Cottage, Hook Road. Wimblington. March. Cambs, PEIS OQL
1st Doddington Scout Group Doddington Scout Centre, Benwick Road. Doddiryton. Cambs. PE15 OTG Scouts Sectlon B- Structurq govemance and management The Group's governing documents are those of The Scout Association. They ConSt of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives aLrthority to the Bye Law5 of the Association and The Policy. Organisation and Rules IPORI of The Scout Assooation. The Group is a trust estsblished under its reS which are common to all Scouts. The Trustees are appointed in accordance with Policy. Organisation and Rulesof The Scout Association. 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 charit*s. This incIjeS the registration. keeping proFer accounts ana rn3ng retums to the Charity CoMmissn as appropriate. The Trustee Board consists of the Chair. Treasurer. and up to 10 other Trustees, and meets 3-4 times per year. All Trustees complete The Scout Association trustee and mandatory leaming withn the first six month5 of joinlng the Trustee Board. Y aso complete other Scout Association mond4tory Learning perlodically as required. This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity 15 well managed, risk5 are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good working order. and everyone follows legal requirements nd Scout Association Policy. Organlsation & Rules. Their support helps other volunteers run high-quality and safe programmes that give young pe¢)ple skius for lrfe. Thls Includes responsibility for. Promotbng a pu¥lilve iriith4e vf Scoutlng in the community, a5 weil as its developmen<. Developing, maintaining and reguiarty a risk register. including putting in place appropriats mitigation5', Ensuring that the finances are properly managed. and there are sufflcient resources land reserves) to deliver high quality Scouting., Ensuring a system of intsmal controls is in pLa¢e that is desbgned to provKle reasonable assurance gainst material mismanagement or loss Ensuring that proFerty is appropriately managed.. Maintsining appropriate insurance of persons. property and equipment. Assisting in th• r•rniitmpnt nf leadÈrs and otr &Jult supprrt. Having an open and transparent selection Fro$$ for the retruitment of Trustees; Appointing Advisors as required.. Ensuring effective administration is in Pla to support the Tnjstee Board., Ensurinq compliance with apAicable governance and charty regulations, including in respectto safety and safeguarding.. Ensuring incidents are appropriately reported in line wrth regulation and policy. Ensuring applicable Folioes and regulations are regularly remewed and changes implementsd as appropriate: Ensuring transparency of operations including in the weparation of accounts and holding and AGM,.
1st Doddington Scout Group Scouts Doddington Scout Centre. 8enwKk Road. Doddington. Cambs, PE15 OTG 1st D•ddhyto Ensuring compknance wth Data Protection legislation: Acting as a reSnsIble employer for any employees. who are effectively managed. Rlsk and Internal ControLs The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believe the CAoup is exposed, these have been reviewed. and wstems have been established to mitigatr against the The main areas of concern that have been identifd are.. Damage to the bulidlng. property equlpment The Group would reqst use of buildings. property and equipment from neighbouring organisationgroups. The Group has sufficient buildtngs and contents insurance in place to rn0ate aoainst permanent los Injury to leaders. helpers, Supporters and members. The Group, through the Membership fees. contribsjtes to the Scout Association's national acadent insurance ti¢y. Risk Asse55ments are undertaken beft)re all actiwties. R•du¢•d Incom• from fvndr•islng. The Group is primarily reliant tsntom& from siJh£rriptian8 and fundraising. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of artivibes stK>uid there be a major reduction in income. The Trustee Board Could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis. either temporarily or permanentlv. Reductlon or Ioss of le•der& The group is tot•lly reliant upon volunteers to run and admlnlster the activities of the group. If there WJS a rethrtion in the number of leadersto an unacceptable level in a paCUlar section, or the group as a whole. then there would haveto be a contraction, consolidation or dosure of a section. In the worst-case scenario. the complete CLOSU of the Group. R•du¢tlon or loss ol m•mbers. The fjroup wovldes acUvRles for all young Feople aged 4 to 18. If there was a reduction in membershp in a particular section or group as whole then there would have to be a contraction. consolidatlon or dosure of a section. In the wor5t-case scenarfo, the complets closure of the Group. Fln4ncl•l mlsmanagement or Eos& The Group has in pla systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assuiance against material mismanagement or loss. these indude 2 signatories for all payments and cory)rehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered. Sertlon C- Objertives and artSvlt The objectives of the charity We as a of The Scout Assoaation. The Purpo$e of Scouting Scouting exists to artively engage and supp)rtyoung people in their personal deveLopmenL empowering th*m to maké a posbtive contrihijtinn to society. The Values of Scouting As Stouts we are guided by these values.. Integrity- We act with integrity. we are honest trustworthy and loyaL
1st Doddington Scout Group Doddington Scout Centre. Benwick Road. Doddirgton. Cambs, PE15 OTG Scouts Respect- We have self-respect and respect for others. Care - We support others and take Care of the world in whith live. Belief - We explore our faiths. beliets and attrtudes. Co-operation - We make a posibve differen. we co-OFerate 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 tske part in activities indoors and outdoors le4rii by dviiig share in spiritual retiection take responsibility and make choites undertake new and challenging activities mèke and live by their Promise. In order to •thieve the Scout Group objectives we deliver Scouling to i)ur Youth Members through Squlrrel Dreys14-6 year oldsl, two Beaver Colonies16-8 year olds). Iwo Cub Pack518-10.5 year olds) and two S¢out Troop$110.5-14 y••r olds). through a Partnered Explorer Unit called Iceni Explorer Scout Unit 114- 18 year olds). supporting Young Leaders auoss multiple sectrlns, and supporb'ng Network118-24 year olds) activities. The Group Trustees confirm that the Charity meets the Charity Commission's public benefft criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of otizen5hip or communty benefit headings. Sectlon D- Achlevernents and p•rfomi•nc• 1st Doddington continued to be in a strong posItn at the end of the year. remalniNJ an actsve Group with varied programme delivered across our eight sections12 Squirrel Dreys, 2 Beaver Colonies, 2 Cub Packs and 2 Scout Tr¢)opsl. as well as the partnered Iceni Explorer Scout UniL It is encour•ging to see 50 many Young People progres&ng through the sections. achieving their top awards, and benefitung from the fun, adventure and S11 development each new stage offers. As Scouts reach around 14 years old. mary move to the Iceni ExFiorer Unli Several current Explorers have also tsken on Young Le4d¢r roLe=, and all tions have benefftted from the $POrt and •nthusiasm they bring. Young Leader developffnt has been strengthened through Fenland Diict's multi-module training day, and the Young Leaders them5eLves are keen to complete their missions towards achieving thelr Young Leader BeLL Volunteer recruitment has continued positi¥Ely. with new volunteers joining across all section types. The Group's SucsS relie5 entirely on the dedication and gift of time from our volunteer& They enable so many experiences for so many Young People. and we are extremely gratefvl ts evthIng they contribute - whÈther supporting background athtties such as building maintenance and administrative
1st Doddington Scout Group Doddington Scout Centre. Benwick Ro•J. DoddirwJton. Cambs. PE15 OTG Scouts responsibilities. or leading front-line activityes induding section meetings. hikes. campfires. bushcrafL water activities and much more. The Trustee Board appointsd an addibonai Twstee at the 2025 AGM. He has been a welcome addriion. strengthening the governance ofthe Group and enabling us to et the minimum requirement of five Trustses as set out in our constrbjtion. Trustees were required to read and tske note of the regatOry advice note from the Charty Commission that was issued nationally in earty February 2026 to all in S¢¢ting. We can confirni that the Trustee Board undertook this required action at their Board meeting on 2P February 2026. Some notable section events and achievements thring 202512026 include: Squlrreis staying ovemight at Group Camp in Newmarket for the first time, aliowng them to be fully integrated into the Group-wide eXpernCe. Beavers enjoying a tr•n trip from Marth to the Nene Valley Railway- an exating new experience for many. Indudlng learning atJoul stediTi tr1•5 and investigabity the $iynal bo Cub$ winning the District Backwoods Cooking Competit)n and also tsking part in a memorable sleepover in the shark tunnel at the Sealife Centre in Hunstanton. Scouts competing in an annual Incident Hike cobY¥etition near Cambr¥J9e. with one team achievlng 3rd place. Icenl Explorers celebratirwj the Unit's first Ratinum Chsef Scout Award- a major achievement for the Young Per50n, with other" progr•swn9 w•ll towards th•ir own award At the heart of the 1st Doddington wograrrme are key skill areas including teamworK problem solving. water artivities, and traditional Scouting slius $uth as camping. pioneering. backyK#)d5 cooknng. navigatlon, and bjshcraft laxe. saw and knife vrk, and slter buildirKJl. This year we have continued to strengthen our inter-group relationship with 1st Whittiesey. pticulariy in preparation tor the Holland Camp taking place this Augustfor Scouts and Explorers. This builds on the successful joint 8eigium Camp in 2024. In terms of funding. we have been successfijl in seojring further grants. These have enabled us to equip the Group for many years to corr* with new tents. shelters and an addItnaL marquee- significant assets for Group-wide events such as Group Camps, and essential for future camping wowsion. Work was und•rtak•n to expioro option2 to cover t. rtijtdnctrr arpa at the back nf the Scout Hall to inuease usable outdoor space in poor weather. As the Hall is wrthin a conservation area, this rewifes further remew and consideration of alternative approxhe& Sectlon E- Flnanclal rthlew Reserves Pollry
1st Doddington Scout Group Scouts Doddington Scout Centre, 8enwick Road. Doddington. Cambs. PE15 OTG tst Dodthngttyi The Group's polity on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable xtivsties ofthe group should income and fundraising artivities fall sh¢)rL The Group Trustee Board consider that the Group Should hoLd a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs. arca £26 The Group heid reserves of approximately £31.lJ)O against this at year end. This wa5 above the level required for 25126 operating expenses. However. thi5 can be exFiained by aspects of expenditure planned not being deemed ne$Sary and others being nK)re cost effecbve than budgeted. Excess reserves will be used to maintain membership fees at current level rather than increasing them to cover fuiure National membership fee rises. Investment Pollcy The Group doe5 fKJt have surriueiil funds to invest in Longer term investments such os stocks and shares. The Group has therefore adopted a risk averse strategy to the investment of its fvTrJs. AU funds are heid in cash using only mainstream banks or L¥Jiiding societies. This year the Trustee Esoard has again, due to the bathnce held, looked at Investrnent optyons. tang Into consideration our reserves p)licy and our operational requirements. The decision was taken to hold some of the funds in instant access interest bearing attounts. Rates wTrd balances are regul¥iy reviewed and funds moved accordingly. Accounts The accounts have been dravm up on 4 recapts payments basis which is consstent with prevlous vears. Flnandal Overylew for the Y••r Endlng 31. M•r¢h 2026 Following the success of our intemational camping trip last year plans were made to repeat the experlence for ourywng people In Auoust 2026. As a resulc our year-on-year income was hlgher partLv due to fundraising events and participants staggering payments towards the trip ts the Netherlands. Although our Income has increased, our expenditijre decreased year on year as arrticipated. thls Is due to the timing of our international camps. As these camps are planned on a two-year rycie income tsnds to come in one year with expenditure ocCU1ng the fouowing year. Assets This year we were fortunate to receive I0 grants. one from Bumthouse WirKI Fam Community Fund and the other from Groundwofks UK, Tesco Stronger Stsrt& These grants enabled the group to replace rnY of our tents. that had served us well but were now proving difficult to repair as parts were becoming hard to sourc¢ along with k4JylrrfJ additional marquees and shelters to help on our larger carnp& We are hugely grateful to both organisatKJns givtng us the oppwtunty to improve our resources for ouryoung People.
1st Doddington Scout Group Doddington Scout Centre, Benwick Road. Doddington. Cambs. PE15 OTG Scouts Section F- Other- Future Pian$ During 202612027 the group continue to focus on addln81 Trustee appointments, further re¢ruitsnent of volunteers. and the deveioprrnt of Young Leaders through the Ywng Leader sdme. A focus over the nextfew rmnths is the planning for the next Intemational Camp, taking place in Holland in August 2026. with pre-camp activitres plenty of fijndrèising. We will also be further embedding our relationship and collaboration with other scout groups in generaL and 1st Whittiesey Scouts and Explorers will be part of the Holland 2026 camp. The 9roup will b• looking to furth•r utilise grant fiJnding and will looking to dpv•lrrJ thp issp of th Scout Centre to enable more use of the outside sp&e in a varty of weathws. with current options bein9 investigated for enablj'ng a covered area at the rear of the Scout Centre. In terrn5 of bkill> activity dtYelopmen( the focus w1 continue to be on water •thvttses, pbonccring and bushcraft activibes, i.e. traditional scouting sknlls such as fire lighting. cooknng over open fires, maklng shelters to sLeep in, axe. saw and knife wor Sertlon G - D•¢l•r•tk•n The trustees ded•re that they have approved the trustees, report aboNt. Slgned on behalf of th• charitys trust••s. Signature Full Name Annabel Fariow Anne Appieby Position Group Chair Group Treasurer Date
1 st Doddington Scout Group (Charity no. 1204134) Receipts and payments account For the year from 1st April 2025 To 31st March 2026 Receipts and payments 2025126 Unrestrlcted funds 2024125 UnreStri8d funds Membeishi subscn Less Annual membershi Donations- eneral Le acies Gift Aid Cam and other ceni E 17 072.00 6 $65.00 2S.SO 1S 563.00 fees aid on to Fenland Distn 202.35 3 630.85 13 039.25 2 892.40 7 523.11 430.00 11060.50 Ho118nd Parti ant Holland - Donation5 Holland 2026 Bel ium 20241 Other 35 $41.00 2 210.00 6 924.07 1 S.00 71A9U7 Fundraisin 3 035.75 34.22181 Burnth 5 950.00 500.00 2 500.00 &9SO.Olb 1 200.00 1 759.20 296.50 749.00 21.50 1 200.00 1 270.51 213.71 673.50 Match Fundin Eas lundraisin Doddin tons ortsA ambrid e Lotte lon Fun D 36.25 775.30 209.20 37.50 653.10 180.86 rm Askham Summ Clothes Bin Ba Packin Discos Eslafest hristmas Craft Afternoon and Evenin 38.00 372.00 947.73 468.00 53.00 105.00 363.99 7.251.88 477.80 621.40 628.00 224.44 6.267.61 Hire of buildin Other Scout hut Income- refund on 20.00 105.00 0.56 106.56 Bank Interest Socie 343.99 522.15 interest Th rrn Inv rinv 522.15 I V¢411 ifiGVIIIV 41.117.93 Ass•t and invèstmènt salès. •te. 41.117.93
1 st Doddington Scout Group (Charity no. 1204134) Receipts and payments account For the year from 1st April 2025 To 31st March 2026 Receipts and payments 2025126 Unrestrlcted funds 2024125 UnreStri8d funds Membeishi subscn tions refunds Youth ro ramme and activibes Other Activitses -cam Section Ex -OSM 66.00 2 759.22 8 856.45 1 116.52 411.50 1 123.56 437.60 3 263.67 4 246.49 975.33 414.85 975.56 180.00 413.01 783.61 1 593.02 1 670.76 2 841.20 1 889.86 1 026.00 285.78 Iceni ESU District Grant Grant- Groundworks- Cam Grant- Burnthouse- Cam Gran rmed Y h Fund Gran H alth F nl ran TM ment nt 506.59 5 950.00 129.97 dult 289.54 Electriei Insurance Materi and Advertisin and Bad es and AGM and ebsite rea and Gas rm ee nin tora Musi nd Micr Bel um an olland 2026 0118n Bel iurn 20241 ndii •¥ Doddin Wimblin Doddin oddin ton Carnival ton Fun Da lon Villa e Show ton Swi 275.85 232.27 0.04 Bird Boxes Christtn85 Ciaft afternoon and Evenin Other fundraisin costs Inc Sumu lees Sub totsl 4B.69ts8 63.64&19 AssÈt and invÈstmÈnt tsurchasÈs. Ètc. Total pavnwjts 53,545.1¥
Net of recwpts/(payments) Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 22,527.26 38.287.85 1st Doddington Scout Group (Charity no. 1204134) Receipts and payments account For the year from 1st Aprll 2025 To 31st March 2026 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year 31st March 2026 Unrastricted funds 31 st March 2025 Unrnstrictad funds Bank current account Bank de osit account- Grou Bank de osit acco nt-Ex 5 935.29 28 076.02 103.26 1858.09 1320.39 savin 38 903.93 rn 34 495.92 1292.72 Th Scou rrn Inv Total cash funds Tax daim Debts du IAr uoted Investmen th r Investm Bad e stock Sho stock Other sto 386.00 350.00 Other 360.00 Accounts not el aid Ex enses incurred bul not invoiced Subscri lion5 not et aid 15.00 Sub total 111Aal A17.86 The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 15th Aprll 2026 and signed on their behalf by nature Print Name Annabel Fadow Chair Anne Appleby Treasuier
Ichaiity no. 12041341 vearended 319 Marth 2026. I report n respert of myexarnirwtwjn rfthe l Dodthngt Scrrtrt Group's accounts cled out urwjer section 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in ¢ryiwJ my examKMtion I have fou01 aUtI* ap54KalAe Oireclions given by the Chaiity w¥Jer section 145151{b) ofthe Ac I have completed my exarninalion. I confffii that no matsrial mattffs have come trj my attention in accounting records werè not kept irt réspectdthe 1st Doddington Scotrt Group as wuired 130oftheArt accounts to be reathed. Signed.. Nam& G¢)dfrey Sm Institirte of CharteTed ACCow in Ewland & Wales 3 MiLls Gardens Marth Cambridgeslmrè PE169FB Date.. 5tylune 2026