Annual Report & Financial Statements 2024 / 2025
SkillsForLife
Contents
A Welcome from the Chair
A Year of Adventure
Our Purpose, Method & Objectives
Our Property, Fleet & Equipment
Annual Statement of Accounts
Independent Examiners Report
Our Team Leads
Trustee Board
Justin Taylor, Group Chair
Fiona Jefferies, Group Lead Volunteer (Ex-oficio)
Damian Issac, Support Team Lead
Dylan Murray
Christine Isaac, Treasurer
Suzanne Foster
Rachel Rodway, Fundraising Team Lead
Group Leadership Team
Fiona Jefferies, Group Lead Volunteer Damian Issac, Support Team Lead
Dylan Murray, Support Team Member Claire Fisher, Scout Team Lead
Fiona Jefferies, Cub Team Lead (Interim) Michelle Macdonald, Beaver Team Lead Leah Cozzi, Squirrel Team Lead
As a Group we are incredibly lucky to have over thirty Adult Volunteers helping us meet our objectives every week. Without them, we couldn’t prepare young people with Skills for Life.
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Welcome, Chair’s Report
As Trustees, we work together to make sure 28th Newport Scout Group is run legally, safely and has the resources available to meets it primary goal of providing young people with Skills for Life.
Whether looking back to review and improve or looking forward to identifying opportunities and try to avoid risks, it is the trustees' job to ensure that the here and now is in a good place so our amazing volunteers can deliver fantastic programmes of activities for our local young people.
From an administrative point of view, I think it is fair to say that the past year has been one of the busiest ever in the Groups 80-year history!
The banner headline is that the Group is now owner of this wonderful site, and a multitude of projects have been undertaken to transform our long-term base into a home to be proud of. Just about wherever you look, a repair or improvement has taken place. There have been so many contributions, but a special word of thanks must go to our Property Manager, Damian Issac who has personally been involved in, or the driving force behind, almost every project.
In addition, scouting itself has been going through a major national reorganisation over the last couple of years. Thank you to our amazing Group Lead Volunteer Fiona Jefferies who has spearheaded the extra learning, training and implementation of the new processes along with her many other duties!
Of course, all the behind-the-scenes things only exist to support the work of our Sections, leaders and volunteers. The work that they do, providing our local young people with an amazing program of activities, is inspirational. All our volunteers give up their time for free so that our young people can experience adventures that will be remembered for a lifetime and can learn the precious Scouting values of integrity, respect, care and belief.
As Chair, I am very privileged to have a general overview of the Group as a whole and witness this fantastic team in action. It really is much more than the sum of its parts, and I truly believe that the Scouts are a real force for good in our community.
The dedication and commitment of our volunteers is simply extraordinary.
On behalf of the Trustee board, a very sincere thank you to all our young people, parents, carers, volunteers and supporters for everything you do for the 28th Newport.
Justin Taylor
Group Chair
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A Year of Adventure, Lead Volunteers’ Report
Skills for Life is behind all we do within the Our Scout Group and in so doing we strive to give all our membership a degree of integrity, respect, care, belief and cooperation which they will be able to rely upon for years to come. To achieve this, we are fortunate to have a strong leadership team and an effective trustee board who supports all we do within Scouts.
The leadership teams within each of the Group’s sections are the creative bedrock from which the success of the Group flourishes. The leaders spend a considerable period of their free time to prepare programmes and events which pick elements from Skills for Life and provide an exciting adventure for all our young people. The activities undertaken result in the award of challenge and activity badges throughout the Group membership which in turn lead to the top award of each section.
Along with the programme preparation, the leadership team has undertaken numerous training courses over the past twelve months, including rafting, archery, air rifles and tomahawks, to name but a few. It is with great pleasure that I take this opportunity to thank the leadership team for all their efforts, and time they give to Scouts.
Finally, not forgetting the most important element of the Group and that is of course, our wonderful young people. On behalf of all the leaders and trustee members, many thanks for giving us the opportunity to pass on the Skills for Life and we look forward to another tremendous year.
Fi Jefferies
Group Lead Volunteer
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Our Purpose, Method & Objectives
Our Purpose
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal
development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
The Scout Values
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:
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Enjoy what they are doing and have fun
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Take part in activities indoors and outdoors
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Learn by doing
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Share in spiritual reflection
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Take responsibility and make choices
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Undertake new and challenging activities
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Make and live by their Promise
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, by providing opportunities for young people to learn and develop Skills for Life. More details about our activities can be found below, in the Achievements and performance section.
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Our Structure, Governance & Leadership
Our Leadership
28[th] Newport Scout Group is a registered charity, which is entirely led and operated by unpaid volunteers, without whom the Group would not exist. From managing our two buildings, a fleet of vehicles and maintaining equipment to providing over 100 young people with Skills for Life and Adventure every week, our wonderful volunteers dedicate thousands of hours to the Group every year.
Governing Documents
The Group's governing documents are those defined by 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 these rules which is common to all Scouts in the UK.
As well as the nationally provided governance policies, the Group also has local policies on: Refunds, Expenses, Reserves, Risk Management, Data Privacy & Retention and Asset Management which are formally reviewed on an annual basis by the Board.
Trustee Appointments
Trustees are appointed in line with Policy Organisation & Rules of The Scout Association. Once appointed they receive a full induction, including required Scout Association online learning and a 1:1 mentoring program with a fellow trustee.
The Trustee Board
The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board. Board members are ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group, which is an educational charity. As charity trustees, they are responsible for complying with Charity Commission legislation. This includes registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The Trustee Board consists of the Group Chair, Treasurer and 5 other Trustees (including 2 Ex Officio Trustees) and meets monthly. 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 the Group complies with legal requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run high quality and safe programmes that gives young people skills for life.
Risk and Internal Control
The Group Trustee Board has worked to identify potential risks to which the Group may be exposed. These risks have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. These strategic risks are reviewed by volunteer subject matter experts on behalf of the Trustee Board, and formally on a six-month basis by the Board. The Group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include two signatories for all bank transactions and comprehensive insurance policies.
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Achievements and Performance
Main activities during the year
As a Group, we run activities on a weekly basis for our 112 young person membership. This can be as simple as craft in the hall, building rafts at a local lake, and everything in between. Not forgetting the 35+ nights away we have offered in a variety of places.
Across the year, we have delivered over 2000 hours of scout related activities to young people. All of which helps us to fulfil our mission, To Prepare Young People with Skills for Life.
All of this while managing our fleet and properties to the benefit our members and Scouts near and far. With over 500 people using our facilities a week outside of Scouts, we have a true impact on our community.
Property
In May 2024, we finally completed on the long-awaited purchase of the former St Annes Church & Hall, which is now owned by the Scout Group (by The Scout Association Trust Corporation as Custodian) and renamed as 28[th] Newport Scout Group & Community Hall. With the purchase and refurbishment project receiving National Lottery Funding of around £300k, the buildings have been transformed into clean inclusive spaces. Accessible toilets, new kitchens and AV facilities throughout, they are ready to support the group for years to come. A summary of the income and expenditure relating to this project is included in the financial review below and note 16.
But that’s not the end of the project. As a charity, we have a strategic vision to provide as many young people in the area with access to adventure as possible. With that in mind, we are in the process of developing a Scouts Activity Centre, including high ropes, a rifle/archery range and the crowning centrepiece, an 8m high wraparound climbing wall!
We want our property to be more than ‘just a Scout Hut’ and be a true home for our Group and a cherished hub for the whole community.
Fleet
As a group, we are fortunate to own and operate two minibuses (Bryn & Nessa) and a Box trailer. These assets add real value not just to our group but also to other Scouting and Youth Groups locally, allowing young people from diverse backgrounds to experience adventure in the great outdoors safely.
Equipment
With a history of investment in equipment, we are very lucky to have a substantial amount of activity and camping equipment. From Kayaks and Canoes to tents that sleep up to 100, we have an impressive array of equipment that can be used to accommodate a diverse range of adventures, supporting Young People across the Group and further afield to gain precious Skills for Life.
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Financial Review
The charity received total income of £385,652 for the year ended 31 March 2025 (2024 restated: £71,497). Grants received totalled £314,560, with £312,270 restricted income (2024 restated: £13,188). The National Lottery Community Fund provided the charity with £307,094 for the purchase of our long-term base and associated refurbishments, as outlined above.
Other income of £7,800 (2024: £5,775 restated) was received and is rental income received from groups other than those supporting young people, which fall within the charity’s objectives. A full breakdown of income is included in notes 3 to 6 of the accounts.
Total expenditure in the year was £73,588 (2024 restated: £37,516) with restricted expenditure of £9,189 (2024 restated: £976) with £4,531 relating to depreciation charges on assets purchased using restricted funds.
Total tangible assets were £360,834 on 31 March 2025 (2024 restated: £50,901).
The net movement in funds after transfers in funds, was £7,520 on unrestricted and £304,544 on restricted funds, giving a total movement on funds of £312,064. Total unrestricted funds at the yearend were £76,024 (2024 restated: £68,504). Total restricted funds at the year-end were £317,224 (2024 restated: £12,680). Total funds at the year-end were £393,248. A breakdown of funds can be found in note 16 of the accounts.
Plans for the Future
As outlined above, the Group has exciting plans for the future, with further development at our site to enable us to continue to provide exciting opportunities for young people, as well as a cherished community hub for the wider community. Our weekly groups will continue to provide opportunities to young people to gain Skills for Life that benefit the wider community both now and in the future.
The Trustees would like to be able to replace the roof on the hall and continue to look for funding opportunities to enable this.
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Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP.
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
C A Isaac (Dec 4, 2025 13:29:24 GMT)
Mrs C A Isaac Mr J P Taylor Trustee Trustee
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of 28th Newport Scout Group (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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Since the Trust’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Kara Williams
Kara Williams (Dec 4, 2025 15:01:45 GMT)
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Date 11 Park Square Newport NP20 4EL
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| ����� ������������������������ Donations and legacies � Charitable activities: Supporting Young People Other trading activities � Investments � Other � �������������� Charitable activities: � Supporting Young People ��������� Transfers between funds �� ������������������ ���������������������� Total funds brought forward as previously stated Prior year adjustment Total funds brought forward as restated ������������������������ �� |
������������ ����� � 23,294 34,937 7,342 9 7,800 |
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���� ���� ���������� ����� ����� ����� ����� � � 335,564 34,816 34,937 26,853 7,342 3,906 9 147 7,800 5,775 385,652 71,497 (73,588) (37,516) 312,064 33,981 - - 312,064 33,981 25,314 47,203 55,870 - 81,184 47,203 393,248 81,184 |
���� ���� ���������� ����� ����� ����� ����� � � 335,564 34,816 34,937 26,853 7,342 3,906 9 147 7,800 5,775 385,652 71,497 (73,588) (37,516) 312,064 33,981 - - 312,064 33,981 25,314 47,203 55,870 - 81,184 47,203 393,248 81,184 |
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| 73,382 | 312,270 | 385,652 | 71,497 | |
| (64,399) | (9,189) | (73,588) | (37,516) | |
| 8,984 (1,464) |
303,080 1,464 |
312,064 - |
33,981 - |
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| 7,520 25,314 43,190 68,504 |
304,544 - 12,680 12,680 |
312,064 25,314 55,870 81,184 |
33,981 47,203 - 47,203 |
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| 76,024 | 317,224 | 393,248 | 81,184 |
The notes on pages 13 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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| ����� ������������������������ Donations and legacies � Charitable activities: Supporting Young People Other trading activities � Investments � Other � �������������� Charitable activities: � Supporting Young People ��������� Transfers between funds �� ������������������ ���������������������� Total funds brought forward ������������������������ �� |
������������ ����� ���������� � 21,628 26,853 3,906 147 5,775 |
���� ���������� ����� ���������� ����� ����� ���������� � � 13,188 34,816 - 26,853 - 3,906 - 147 - 5,775 13,188 71,497 (976) (37,516) 12,212 33,981 468 - 12,680 33,981 - 47,203 12,680 81,184 |
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| 58,309 | 13,188 | |
| (36,540) | (976) | |
| 21,769 (468) |
12,212 468 |
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| 21,301 47,203 |
12,680 - |
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| 68,504 | 12,680 |
The notes on pages 13 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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| ����� ����������� Tangible Assets �� ������������� Debtors �� Cash at bank and in hand ���������������������������������������� �� ����������������������������� ��������������������������������� ��������� ����������������� Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds ���������� �� |
������������ ����� � 46,726 |
���������� ����� � 314,108 |
���� ���� ���������� ����� ����� ����� ����� � � 360,834 50,901 360,834 50,901 6,707 5,776 28,821 25,315 35,528 31,091 (3,114) (808) 32,414 30,283 393,248 81,184 393,248 81,184 317,224 12,680 76,024 68,504 393,248 81,184 |
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| 46,726 6,707 25,705 |
314,108 - 3,116 |
360,834 6,707 28,821 |
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| 32,412 (3,114) |
3,116 - |
35,528 (3,114) |
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| 29,298 | 3,116 | 32,414 | |
| 76,024 | 317,224 | 393,248 | |
| 76,024 | 317,224 | 393,248 | |
| 317,224 76,024 |
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| 393,248 |
On behalf of the board
C A Isaac (Dec 4, 2025 13:29:24 GMT) ������������� ������������� ������� ������� Date
The notes on pages 13 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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1. �������������������
28th Newport Scout Group is an unincorporated charity registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1208873. The principal address is High Cross Scouts & Community hall, Church Close, newport, NP10 9SH.
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The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and are presented in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity and rounded to the nearest pound.
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Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
- income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably.
legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is established.
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Income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in� which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and� services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included� for the contribution of general volunteers.
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Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be� fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:
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expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, non-charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods.
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expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
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other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities.
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single� activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on�a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.
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Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.� Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value,� over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold 2% straight line Plant & Machinery 10% straight line Motor Vehicles 10% straight line Fixtures & Fittings 5-10% straight line Computer Equipment 5-20% straight line
The trustees have adopted a policy whereby tangible fixed assets are capitalised only when the total cost exceeds £500. Items below this threshold are expensed in the year of purchase. Equipment is recognised at cost on initial� acquisition and depreciated; subsequent replacement costs are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA)� as incurred.
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Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks,� other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and� are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
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| Donations and gifts Member subscriptions and sponsorships Gift aid Grants Donated goods, facilities and services Donations and gifts Member subscriptions and sponsorships Gift aid Grants Donated goods, facilities and services . �������������������������������� Fundraising events |
������������ ����� � 300 16,205 3,809 2,380 600 |
���������� ����� � - - - 312,270 - |
���� ����� ����� � 300 16,205 3,809 314,650 600 |
| 23,294 | 312,270 | 335,564 | |
| ������������ ����� ���������� � - 16,040 5,588 - - |
���������� ����� ���������� � - - - 13,188 - |
���� ���������� ���������� � - 16,040 5,588 13,188 - |
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| 21,628 | 13,188 | 34,816 | |
| ���� ������������ ����� � 7,342 |
���� ���������� ������������ ����� � 3,906 |
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| Bank interest receivable Other interest receivable ������������������ |
���� ������������ ����� � - 9 |
���� ������������ ����� ���������� � 41 106 |
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| 9 | 147 |
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| Rental and other income from property 7. ����������������������� The net income is stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned 8. ��������������������� Supporting Young People Supporting Young People 9. ������������ Governance costs |
���������� ���������� �������� � 71,428 |
���� ������������ ����� � 7,800 |
���� ������������ ����� ���������� � 5,775 ���� ���������� � 4,189 ���� ����� � 73,588 ���� ���������� ���������� ���������� �������� � 37,516 ���� ���������� ����� ������ � 2,160 |
| ���� � 9,966 |
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| ������� ����� (see note 9) � 2,160 |
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28th Newport Scout Group Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
10. Independent Examiner's Remuneration
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| Independent examination of the financial statements | 2025 £ 2,160 2,160 |
2024 as restated £ - |
| - |
11. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was: NIL (2024: NIL)
12. Prior Period Adjustment
The income level in the current year exceeded £250,000 and so the financial statements needed to be prepared on the� accruals basis. The 2024 comparative figures have therefore been restated, as per note 16, having previously been prepared� as Receipts and Payments accounts. As part of this, prepayments and other debtors were recognised in the period to which� they related and fixed assets have been recognised.
The effect of the adjustment on the income and expenditure account for the year ended 31 March 2024 and reserves at 1� April 2023 was as follows:
| Total income | Reduction of £12,886 |
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| Total payments | Increase of £27,956 |
| Total brought forward reserves at 1 April 2023 | Increase of £96,712 |
| Total effect | Increase of £55,870 |
| The effect of the adjustment on the assets and liabilities at 31 March 2024 was as follows: | |
| Fixed assets | Increase of £50,901 |
| Current assets | Increase of £5,777 |
| Current liabilties | Increase of £808 |
| Total effect | Increase of £55,870 |
| The effect of the adjustment on the closing reserves at 31 March 2024 was as follows: | |
| Unrestricted funds | Increase of £43,190 |
| Restricted funds: | |
| Newport City Council | Increase of £5,956 |
| Virador | Increase of £3,318 |
| Hedley grant | Increase of £2,446 |
| GAVO minibus training | Increase of £940 |
| Total effect | Increase of £55,870 |
The effect of the adjustment on the assets and liabilities at 31 March 2024 was as follows:
The effect of the adjustment on the closing reserves at 31 March 2024 was as follows:
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28th Newport Scout Group Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
13. Tangible Assets
| Cost As at 1 April 2024���������� Additions As at 31 March 2025 Depreciation As at 1 April 2024���������� Provided during the period As at 31 March 2025 Net Book Value As at 31 March 2025 As at 1 April 2024���������� Cost As at 1 April 2024���������� Additions As at 31 March 2025 Depreciation As at 1 April 2024���������� Provided during the period As at 31 March 2025 Net Book Value As at 31 March 2025 As at 1 April 2024 |
Land & Property Freehold £ - 270,191 |
Plant & Machinery £ 8,290 3,500 |
Motor Vehicles £ 22,960 - |
Fixtures & Fittings £ 5,610 38,960 |
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| 270,191 | 11,790 | 22,960 | 44,570 | |
| - - |
2,587 729 |
4,227 2,296 |
197 4,473 |
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| - | 3,316 | 6,523 | 4,670 | |
| 270,191 | 8,474 | 16,437 | 39,900 | |
| - | 5,703 | 18,733 | 5,413 | |
| Computer Equipment £ 33,780 7,248 |
Total £ 70,640 319,899 |
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| 41,028 | 390,539 | |||
| 12,728 2,468 |
19,739 9,966 |
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| 15,196 | 29,705 | |||
| 25,832 | 360,834 | |||
| 21,052 | 50,901 |
The land and building cost represents the freehold land of the HQ and 28th Newport Scout Group and Community Hall buildings and refurbishment work funded by The National Lottery Community Fund - People and Places 3 programme in 2024/25. The land and property is held by The Scout Association Trust Corporation (Co. Registration No. 00295739) as Custodian for the charity and is subject to a restrictive covenant requiring it to remain a community facility.
- Debtors
| 4. Debtors |
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| 2025 | 2024 | |
| as restated | ||
| £ | £ | |
| Due within one year | ||
| Other debtors | 6,707 | 5,776 |
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28th Newport Scout Group Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
15. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
| 5. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year |
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| Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 62 3,052 3,114 |
2024 as restated £ 808 - |
| 808 |
16. Movement in Funds
| Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Restricted funds The National Lottery Community Fund - People and Places 3 programme Newport City Council Virador Hedley grant Raise the roof GAVO minibus training Total restricted funds Total funds |
As at 1 April 2024 £ 25,314 - - - - - - |
Prior year adjustment £ 43,190 - 5,956 3,318 2,466 - 940 |
Net movement in funds £ 8,984 299,307 (990) 2,686 (99) 2,176 - |
Transfers £ (1,464) 964 - 500 - - - |
As at 31 March 2025 £ 76,024 300,271 4,966 6,504 2,367 2,176 940 |
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| - | 12,680 | 303,080 | 1,464 | 317,224 | |
| 25,314 | 55,870 | 312,064 | - | 393,248 |
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| et movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||
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| Net | |||
| movement | |||
| Income | Expenditure | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General: | |||
| General unrestricted fund | 73,382 | (64,398) | 8,984 |
| Restricted funds | |||
| The National Lottery Community Fund - People and Places 3 programme | 307,094 | (7,787) | 299,307 |
| Newport City Council | - | (990) | (990) |
| Virador | 3,000 | (314) | 2,686 |
| Hedley grant | - | (99) | (99) |
| ...CONTINUED |
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28th Newport Scout Group Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Raise the roof GAVO minibus training Total restricted funds Total funds Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Restricted funds Newport City Council Virador Hedley grant GAVO minibus training Total restricted funds Total funds |
As at 1 April 2023 ���������� £ 47,203 - - - - |
Income ���������� £ 58,309 5,975 2,998 2,400 1,815 |
2,176 - |
- - |
2,176 - |
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| 312,270 | (9,190) | 303,080 | |||
| 385,652 | (73,588) | 312,064 | |||
| Expenditure ���������� £ (36,540) (19) (72) (10) (875) |
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| - | 13,188 | (976) | 468 | 12,680 | |
| 47,203 | 71,497 | (37,516) | - | 81,184 |
General unrestricted fund
Unrestricted funds available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further the charity’s objectives.
Newport City Council
A grant was received from Newport City Council towards the refurbishment costs of the toilet facilities in the hall. Work was carried out in 2024 and finished in 2025 and recorded in fixed assets. Depreciation of these improvements will be allocated to this restricted fund each year, reflecting the ongoing use of the assets.
Virador grant
Grants were received from Virador in 2024 and 2025 towards the purchase of two containers used for equipment storage at the site. The containers have been capitalised within fixed assets. Depreciation on these assets will be charged to this restricted fund annually, reflecting the ongoing use of the assets for the purpose for which the grants were provided.
Hedley grant
A grant was received from Hedley towards the cost of new tents which have been capitalised within fixed assets. Depreciation on these assets will be charged to this restricted fund annually, reflecting the ongoing use of the assets for the purpose for which the grants were provided.
GAVO grant
The charity was awarded a grant in 2024 towards the cost of minibus training for two volunteers following the purchase of two minibuses. One volunteer attended the training in 2024 and the remaining funds have been carried forward at 31 March 2025 towards the second volunteer's course that was attended in 2025/26.
The National Lottery Community Fund - People and Places 3 programme
The charity received a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund - People and Places 3 programme which enabled the charity to purchase the former St Annes Church & Hall, now owned by us and renamed as 28th Newport Scout Group and Community Hall. The grant also covered refurbishment work and initial equipment to transform the buildings into a high quality facility for use by the charity and wider community. The restricted fund represents the fixed assets purchased with the funds. Depreciation on the relevant assets will be charged to this restricted fund annually, reflecting the ongoing use of the assets for the purpose for which the grants were provided.
Raise the roof
...CONTINUED
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28th Newport Scout Group Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
16. Movement in Funds - continued
Raise the Roof was a fundraising initiative to replace the main roof at the HQ building. Grants and donations received towards the ongoing repair and eventual replacement of the roof have been allocated to this fund. At 31 March 2025, no costs had been incurred, so all income was carried forward.
17. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.
No trustee expenses were incurred by the trustees in carrying out their duties.
18. Related Party Disclosures
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure, except for those disclosed in the Transactions with Trustees note.
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Registered Address:
28[th] Newport Scout Group
High Cross Scouts & Community Hall Church Close High Cross Newport NP10 9SH
Registered Charity in England & Wales: 1208873
Contact Us:
28thNewport@NewportScouts.org.uk 0300 011 0399
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28th Newport Scout Group 28[th] Newport Scout Group & Community Hall Church Close Newport NP10 9SH
Ellis Lloyd Jones Audit Limited 11 Park Square Newport NP20 4EL
Dear Sirs,
We hereby confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief, having made appropriate enquiries of other trustees and officials of the charity, the following representations given to you in connection with your independent examination of the financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2025.
Representations
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1 We acknowledge as trustees our responsibility for making accurate representations to you and for the accounts which you have prepared on our behalf for the charity.
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2 We confirm that all accounting records have been made available to you for the purpose of your audit and that all the transactions undertaken by the charity have been properly reflected and recorded in the accounting records. All other records and related information, including minutes of all trustee and members’ meetings, have been made available to you.
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3 We confirm that, at the balance sheet date, the charity had no liabilities or provisions other than those recognised and no contingent liabilities other than those disclosed in the financial statements.
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4 We confirm that there had been no events since the balance sheet date which require disclosure or which would materially affect the amounts in the financial statements, other than those already disclosed or included in the financial statements.
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5 We confirm that the charity has not contracted for any capital expenditure other than as disclosed in the financial statements.
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6 We confirm that there are no laws or regulations that are central to the charity’s ability to conduct its business.
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7 We confirm that, in our opinion, the charity’s financial statements should be prepared on the grounds that current and future sources of funding or support will be more than adequate for the charity’s needs.
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8 We confirm that there were no related party transactions relevant to the charity during the current and previous year. We understand that a related party includes trustees, their close family members, and entities controlled or significantly influenced by them, and that any transactions with such parties require specific disclosure under the Charity Commission and Charities SORP guidance.
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9 We confirm that there was no Trustee remuneration or expenses incurred in carrying out their duties during the current and previous year.
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10 We confirm that all grants, donations and other income, including those subject to special terms or conditions or received for restricted purposes, have been notified to you. There have been no breaches of terms or conditions during the period regarding the application of such income.
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11 We acknowledge our responsibility for the design and implementation of internal controls to prevent and detect fraud.
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12 We confirm that there have been no actual or suspected instances of fraud involving trustees, management or employees who have a significant role in internal control or that could have a material effect on the financial statements. We also confirm that we are not aware of any allegations of fraud by former trustees, employees, regulators or others.
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13 We confirm that we are not aware of any matters of material significance that should be reported to the Charity Commission.
Yours faithfully
We confirm that the above representations are made on the basis of enquiries of management and staff with relevant knowledge and experience (and, where appropriate, of inspection of supporting documentation) sufficient to satisfy us that we can properly make each of the above representations to you.
Signed on behalf of the trustees
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