Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2024 Period end date Charity name: 14[TH] SOUTHGATE SCOUT GROUP
Charity registration number: 267202
Objectives and Activities
SORP reference Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 The Purpose of Scouting exists to actively engage the charity as set out in its and support young people in their personal governing document 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 at udes. 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: Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document 4 LT700001 (3rd December 2018) Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice) statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking; • contribution made by volunteers; • policy on investments. Public benefit statement Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Section E Financial Review Reserves Policy Care - We support others and take care of the world in which we live. Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and at udes. 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 those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Our young people are ofered weekly term-tme sessions for each secton, consistng of actvites such as skills building exercises, games, and local trips. Camps from overnight sleepovers to 2 week summer camps in the UK or abroad. Fund- raising actvites for specifc events. Weekend actvity days and events. District events. Helping in the community |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Group meets the Charity Commission's public beneft criteria under both the advancement of educaton and the advancement of citzenship or community development headings. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The entre Scout Group is run by volunteers and is non-proft making. Training is mandatory and specifc to individual roles. Our Group objectves include making quality Scoutng available to every young person in the catchment area, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, income or disability. |
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Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The Group contnued to provide a safe place for young people to learn new skills and make positve contributons to the community through various actvites, camps and events held throughout the year. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Group’s fnancial positon was extremely healthy with two and a half tmes the minimum reserves. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufcient resources to contnue the charitable actvites of the group should income and fundraising actvites fall short. The Group Executve Commitee considers that the group should hold a minimum sum equivalent to 12 months runningcosts,circa £17k. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | The Group held reserves of £44,928 against this atyear end. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The Group's governing documents are those of the The Scout Associaton. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Associaton and The Policy, Organisaton and Rules of The Scout Associaton. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisaton and Rules of The Scout Associaton. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | 14thSouthgate Scout Group |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 267202 |
| Charity’s principal address | Scout Hut Green Road London N14 4AU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Veronika Radway | Chair | To 24/04/24 | ||
| Mark Thompson | Chair | From 24/04/24 | ||
| Ilan Shefer | Treasurer | |||
| Martin Kjollesdal- Creasy |
Cub/Scout Leader | |||
| StaceyStonehouse | Beavers Leader | |||
| Shaeren Otitoloju | Parent volunteer | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Ilan Shefer
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)
Date
10/10/2025
Charity Name No (if any) 14th Southgate Scout Group 267202 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date To from 1/1/2024 12/31/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||
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| A1 Receipts Camps,activities and events 12,759 Donations 1,113 Hall and space hire 6,741 Interest 1,290 Sale of food,drink,clothingetc. 1,727 Subscriptions 11,250 Thirdpartydonations - 34,880 - - Sub total - Total receipts 34,880 A3 Payments Capitation 4,158 Camps,activities and events 14,997 Badges,scoutwear,materials etc 1,905 Section expenses 2,021 Online transaction charges 516 Subscriptions 134 Rent 1,000 Utilities 3,393 Repairs and maintenance 7,025 Insurance 2,798 Charitable donations 525 Cleaning 3,166 - Sub total 41,638 Equipment 522 Sub total 522 Total payments 42,160 Net of receipts/(payments) - 7,280 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end 50,717 Cash funds this year end 43,437 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 12,759 1,113 6,741 1,290 1,727 11,250 - 34,880 - - - 34,880 4,158 14,997 1,905 2,021 516 134 1,000 3,393 7,025 2,798 525 3,166 - - 41,638 522 - 522 42,160 - 7,280 - 50,717 43,437 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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12,759 | 8,805 | ||
| 1,113 | 1,813 | |||
| 6,741 | 9,394 | |||
| 1,290 | 387 | |||
| 1,727 | 1,438 | |||
| 11,250 | 9,936 | |||
| - | 230 | |||
| 34,880 | 32,003 | |||
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| - | 34,880 | 32,003 | ||
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4,158 | 3,096 | ||
| 14,997 | 10,185 | |||
| 1,905 | 1,744 | |||
| 2,021 | 2,625 | |||
| 516 | 395 | |||
| 134 | 147 | |||
| 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| 3,393 | 2,149 | |||
| 7,025 | 1,236 | |||
| 2,798 | 2,816 | |||
| 525 | - | |||
| 3,166 | 2,488 | |||
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| 41,638 | 27,881 | |||
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522 | 1,063 | ||
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| 522 | 1,063 | |||
| - | 42,160 | 28,944 | ||
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- 7,280 | 3,059 | |
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| - | 50,717 | 47,658 | ||
| - | 43,437 | 50,717 |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details Lloyds accounts (3) Lloyds Fixed term deposit Cash in hand Details Details Details Fixed assets Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ 12,536 30,581 320 43,437 OK to nearest £ - - - - - - General Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
to nearest £ - - - - OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) 2,410 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds Restricted funds Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| OK | ||||
| to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| 1,491 | ||||
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| When due (optional) |
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
| Signature | Print Name Ilan Shefer |
Date of approval |
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| Ilan Shefer | 10/10/2025 | |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name 14[TH] SOUTHGATE SCOUT GROUP members of
On accounts for the year 31 December 2024 Charity no 267202 ended (if any)
Set out on pages
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2024.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Date: 29/09/2025 Name: Steven Englebert Relevant professional ICAS qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 112 Lakenheath London N14 4RX
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October 2018
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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