## **Trustees’ Annual Report** ## **For the period:** |**From**|**01/03/2025**|**To**|**28/02/2026**| |---|---|---|---| ||(period start date)||(period end date)| ||||| |**Charity Name**||**11TH KEIGHLEY (CULLINGWORTH) SCOUT GROUP**|| |**Charity Registration Number**
(if registered - leave blank if excepted charity)||**1209302**|| |**HQ Registration Number**|||| ## **Objectives and activities** |**Objectives and activities**|| |---|---| |**Summary of the purpose and**
**objects of the charity as set**
**out in its governing document**|The objectives of the charity are as a part of The Scout Association.
**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| |**Summary of the main**
**activities in relation to the**
**purpose and objects**|Section Meetings Squirrel Scouts - Wednesdays from 5:30pm to
6:30pm Beaver Scouts - Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and
6:30pm to 7:30pm Cub Scouts - Mondays from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
and 6:30pm to 8:00pm Scouts - Thursdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Explorer Scouts - Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:00pm And we arrange
Camping Trips, Activity Days and other events.| |**Statement confirming the**
**trustees have had regard to**
**the guidance issued by the**
**Charity Commission on**
**public benefit**|The Trustees confirm that the charity meets the Charity Commission’s
Public Benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and
the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.| Page 1 of 7 Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 01/03/2025 to 28/02/2026 TAR Template 2026 ## **Achievements and performance** |**Summary of the main**
**achievements of the charity**
**during the year** **identifying the**
**difference and impact the**
**charity’s work has made,**
**including on sustainability**|Cullingworth Scout Group has around 105 members across Squirrels,
Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts, plus our Explorers numbering around 10
people, and 28 leaders.| |---|---| ## **Financial review** |**Financial review**|| |---|---| |**Review**
**of**
**the**
**financial**
**position**|We consider our financial position to be very healthy.| |**Policy on Reserves, why they**
**are held, and the amount of**
**reserves**|The policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the
charitable activities of the charity should income and fundraising
activities fall short. The Trustee Board considers that the charity
should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa
£15,000.
The charity held reserves of approximately £39,971 against this at
year end. This is above the level required for operating expenses,
so £25,920 has been invested in a fixed term savings account.| |**Policy on Investments and**
**investment performance**|The charity’s reserves are small and as a consequence does not have
sufficient funds to invest in longer-term investments such as stocks
and shares.
The Trustee Board regularly monitors the levels of bank balances,
and the interest rates received to ensure the charity obtains maximum
value and income from its banking arrangements.| |**A description of the principal**
**risks**|•
A significant reduction of members/subscriptions
•
A significant loss of leaders/helpers| ## **Structure, governance and management** |**Structure, governance and**|**management**| |---|---| |**Type of governing document**|The charity’s governing documents are those of 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 (POR) of The Scout Association.| |**How the charity is constituted**|The charity is a trust established under its rules which are common
to all Scouts. It is constituted as an educational charity.| |**Trustee selection methods**|The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy
Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.| |**Policies and procedures for**
**the induction and training of**
**trustees**|All Trustees complete The Scout Association trustee and mandatory
learning within the first six months of joining the Trustee Board, they
also complete other Scout Association mandatory learning
periodically as required.| |**Additional governance**
**arrangements**|The charity is managed by the Trustee Board, the members of which
are the “Charity Trustees”. 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.| Page 2 of 7 Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 01/03/2025 to 28/02/2026 TAR Template 2026 The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 3 Trustees (including X Ex-Officio Trustees, and X co-opted Trustees) and meets at least 4 times a year. The Trustee Board is supported by a Board Administrator. The Trustee Board exists to support the Leadership Teams in meeting the responsibilities of their appointments and in supporting them to run high-quality and safe programs that give young people skills for life. The Trustee Board maintain appropriate governance policies and oversight. The Trustee Board is responsible for carrying out its purposes for the public benefit, complying with the charity’s governing document and the law, and managing the charity’s resources responsibly. The Trustee Board is responsible for ensuring the charity is well managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good order, and everyone follows legal requirements and Scout Association Policy, Organisation & Rules. This includes responsibility for: - Promoting a positive image of Scouting in the community, as well as its development; - Developing, maintaining and regularly a risk register, including putting in place appropriate mitigations; - Ensuring that the finances are properly managed, and there are sufficient resources (and reserves) to deliver high quality Scouting; - Ensuring a system of internal controls is in place that is designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss; - Ensuring that property is appropriately managed; - Maintaining appropriate insurance of persons, property and equipment; - Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support; - • Having an open and transparent selection process for the recruitment of Trustees; - Appointing Advisors as required; - Ensuring effective administration is in place to support the Trustee Board; - • Ensuring compliance with applicable governance and charity regulations, including in respect to safety and safeguarding; - • Ensuring incidents are appropriately reported in line with regulation and policy; - • Ensuring applicable policies and regulations are regularly reviewed and changes implemented as appropriate; - • Ensuring transparency of operations, including in the preparation of accounts and holding and AGM; - • Ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation; • Acting as a responsible employer for any employees, who are effectively managed. Page 3 of 7 Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 01/03/2025 to 28/02/2026 TAR Template 2026 ## **Plans for future periods** Plans for future Periods To increase the number of trustees ## **Reference and administration details** Principal Address The Scout Hut Off Dellside Gardens Cullingworth 8D13 SEX Names of the charity trustees who Office (if any) Oates acted if not for whole manage the charity year 1 David Copland Chair 2 Teresa Davy Lead Volunteer 3 lan Fairlie Treasurer 4 Stephen Davy 5 Saliy Heyes 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ## Name and address of advisors |Name and address of advisors||| |---|---|---| |Type of advisor
lndependent Examiner / Auditor|Name
Wendy Hodgson
(Financial Director)|Address
Rotherood Recruitment
21 Cavendish Street
Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD21 3RB| |_Detail others_||| ## **Declaration** The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees by: |Signature
**-�**|||_G�_|-=:d| |---|---|---|---|---| |Full name
Position held|||David Copland|Teresa Davy| ||||Chair
_21/'/10-_|Lead Volunteer
z3I4 I2G| |Date||||| Page 4 of 7 Trustees' Annual Report for the period 01/03/2025 to 28/02/2026 TAR Template 2026 ## **11th Keighley (Cullingworth) Scout Group (Charity no. 1209302)** ## **Statement of Account for the year from 01/03/2025 To 28/02/2026** |**FYE**
**Cash**
Cash /Float
Cash at bank
Opening Balance
**Subscriptions**
Squirrels
Beavers
Cubs
Scouts
Explorers
**Gift Aid**
**Fundraising**
Bags to school
Bronte Vintage Gathering
Gala
Hotdog Stall (Gala)
Fundraising
Oxenhope Straw Race
Raffle tickets/prizes
**Donations**
Grant
Donations
**Other Income**
Activity Day
Activity Day (Cubs)
Camp
Scouting Activities
T Shirts / Woggles / Uniform
Other Income
Interest Paid Gross
**Total receipts**
Opening Balance + Income|**2026**
200.00
38,192.73
38,392.73
1,844.50
4,082.00
3,606.00
3,420.00
1,166.00
14,118.50
4,657.75
57.00
200.00
305.55
150.00
177.07
200.00
732.50
1,822.12
2,706.00
655.00
3,361.00
690.00
198.00
7,615.00
97.00
1,025.50
0.00
1,153.39
10,778.89
34,738.26
**73,130.99**
0.00
**INCO**|**INCO**|**2025**
**FYE**
**Census**
0
All Sections
54,190
54,190
**Overheads**
Cleaning
Insurance
Fire Safety
1,372
Rates
3,168
Rent
3,379
Repairs & Renewals
2,841
1,682
12,442
**Utilities**
Electricity
0
Gas
Water
46
0
**Equipment**
326
Camping Equipment
100
Other Equipment
228
Tent / Equipment Repairs
175
816
1,691
**Scouting Activities**
Activities
Scouting Activities
0
Badges/Books
335
Activity Day
335
Activity Day (Cubs)
Camp
Catering Supplies
District Competitions
660
Pens / Paper / Craft Equipment
145
Raffle tickets/prizes
6,310
Seasonal Party & Presents
110
Training
1,011
14
98
**Other Expenses**
8,348
AGM Expenses
Gala
22,816
Health & Safety
Information & technology
Leader uniforms
Licenses
Other Expenses
Scout t-shirts
Stationery
T Shirts / Woggles / Uniform
Wreath
Total
Cash at bank
Paid to Bank (Retrospective)
Cash/Floats
Total cash funds
**77,006**
Closing Balance + Expenditure
0
**ME**|**2026**
6,204.80
6,204.80
0.00
672.04
0.00
110.78
190.00
10,595.69
11,568.51
340.92
1,521.91
300.43
2,163.26
108.43
0.00
17.00
125.43
96.48
798.78
758.11
790.00
198.00
7,373.99
27.60
36.00
0.00
187.40
364.70
0.00
10,631.06
79.98
30.00
0.00
52.77
25.00
20.00
97.00
0.00
53.70
2,108.66
0.00
2,467.11
33,160.17
39,883.80
87.02
39,970.82
**73,130.99**
0.00
**EXPEND**|**EXPEND**|**2025**
11,680
**ITURE**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||||||11,680
723
165
46
190
11,682| |||||||12,806
449
1,291
357| |||||||2,097
1,275| |||||||1,275
479
682
598
942
120
5,948
157
50
0
191
141
20| |||||||9,329
49
13
31
92
52
20
64
0
32
1,059
15| |||||||1,426| |||||||38,613
38,193
0
200| |||||||38,393| |||||||**77,006**
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