Chair's Statement
For Year Ended in 2025
The First Cholsey Scout Group has maintained its position as one of the largest groups in the district, demonstrating stability and significant growth over the past year.
2025 was a highly successful year for our Scout Group, marked by continued strength in the Beaver and Cub sections. The Beaver section upheld its excellent performance, building on the success of previous years with engaging activities and strong membership.
The stability and remarkable growth of the Cub section has been a highlight. Following its successful relaunch, the section has not only stabilised but has also grown substantially, requiring us to expand to two packs to meet the high demand. The Scout section also maintained its strong membership and activity level. These achievements are a testament to the dedication of our leaders and the enthusiasm of our young members.
Throughout these changes, the Group maintained solid financial operations, ensuring we could continue to provide high-quality Scouting experiences for all our members.
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all our leaders, both long-standing and new, whose tireless efforts have kept our Scout Group thriving. Special recognition goes to the Cub leaders for their commitment and success in managing the section's expansion.
As we look to the future, we are committed to building on this stability and growth, strengthening all sections of our Group, and continuing to provide invaluable opportunities for the young people of Cholsey.
I extend my sincere thanks to all members of the Executive Committee for their service and support throughout this rewarding year.
Rob McMahon
Group Chairman
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of 1[st] Cholsey Scout Group
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 1[st] Cholsey Scout Group (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
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.
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.
Signed:
Name: Sarah Buxton Address: Surley Cottage 10 Surley Row Emmer Green Reading RG4 8LY
Date: 18[th] December 2025
1st Cholsey Scouts Group Financial Activities FYE 31 March 2025
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Income | |
| Camp activities | 12,266.31 |
| Fundraising | 233.56 |
| Group activities | -787.65 |
| Hall and Bouncy | 5,034.81 |
| Subscriptions - Leaders children | 3,953.50 |
| Subscriptions - regular | 19,087.39 |
| Total for Income | £39,787.92 |
| Gross Profit | £39,787.92 |
| Expenses | |
| Camp costs | 8,677.08 |
| Group costs | 1,019.69 |
| Badges and Leaders Uniforms | 1,174.34 |
| Insurances | 1,838.69 |
| National Charge | 10,462.50 |
| Total for Group costs | £14,495.22 |
| Misc section costs | 290.00 |
| Office/General Administrative Expenses | -94.70 |
| Other Professional Services | 45.00 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 1,676.48 |
| Consumables and equipment maintenance | 784.68 |
| Equipment costs >£100 | 996.00 |
| Scout Hall Maintenance | 9,322.16 |
| Total for Repairs and maintenance | £12,779.32 |
| Uncategorised Expense | 78.70 |
| Vehicle costs | 374.94 |
| Total for Expenses | £36,645.56 |
| Net Operating Income | £3,142.36 |
| Other Expenses | |
| Hall hire deposit refund | 420.00 |
| Hall hire reduced numbers refund | 110.00 |
| Total for Other Expenses | £530.00 |
| Net Other Income | -£530.00 |
| Net Income | £2,612.36 |
1st Cholsey Scouts Balance Sheet FYE March 31, 2025
Total
| Fixed Asset Tangible assets Fixtures and Fittings Cost Fixtures and Fittings Depreciation Loss on asset disposal Motor Vehicles Cost Motor Vehicles Depreciation Office Equipment Cost Office Equipment Depreciation Total for Tangible assets Total for Fixed Asset Cash at bank and in hand Bank Current account Bank Deposit Account cash Total for Cash at bank and in hand Debtors Debtors Total for Debtors Current Assets Accrued income Prepaid Expenditures Total for Current Assets NET CURRENT ASSETS Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade Creditors Creditors Total for Trade Creditors Current Liabilities Accruals Deferred Income Total for Current Liabilities Total for Creditors: amounts falling due within one year NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) Capital and Reserves Designated Fund Designated Maintenance Fund Opening Balance Equity Retained Earnings Net Income Total for Capital and Reserves |
31,188.57 -18,006.06 88.10 1,250.00 -1,250.00 18,792.32 -8,407.70 |
|---|---|
| £23,655.23 | |
| £23,655.23 17,598.29 29,506.79 0.00 |
|
| £47,105.08 10,850.68 |
|
| £10,850.68 0.00 0.00 |
|
| £0.00 | |
| £57,955.76 8,724.50 |
|
| £8,724.50 368.21 0.00 |
|
| £368.21 | |
| £9,092.71 | |
| £48,863.05 | |
| £72,518.28 | |
| £72,518.28 21,419.83 26,810.71 0.00 21,675.38 2,612.36 |
|
| £72,518.28 |
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of 1[st] Cholsey Scout Group
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 1[st] Cholsey Scout Group (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
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:
-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
-
the accounts do not accord with those records.
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.
Signed:
Name: Sarah Buxton Address: Surley Cottage 10 Surley Row Emmer Green Reading RG4 8LY
Date: 18[th] December 2025
1st Cholsey Scouts Group Financial Activities FYE 31 March 2025
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Income | |
| Camp activities | 12,266.31 |
| Fundraising | 233.56 |
| Group activities | -787.65 |
| Hall and Bouncy | 5,034.81 |
| Subscriptions - Leaders children | 3,953.50 |
| Subscriptions - regular | 19,087.39 |
| Total for Income | £39,787.92 |
| Gross Profit | £39,787.92 |
| Expenses | |
| Camp costs | 8,677.08 |
| Group costs | 1,019.69 |
| Badges and Leaders Uniforms | 1,174.34 |
| Insurances | 1,838.69 |
| National Charge | 10,462.50 |
| Total for Group costs | £14,495.22 |
| Misc section costs | 290.00 |
| Office/General Administrative Expenses | -94.70 |
| Other Professional Services | 45.00 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 1,676.48 |
| Consumables and equipment maintenance | 784.68 |
| Equipment costs >£100 | 996.00 |
| Scout Hall Maintenance | 9,322.16 |
| Total for Repairs and maintenance | £12,779.32 |
| Uncategorised Expense | 78.70 |
| Vehicle costs | 374.94 |
| Total for Expenses | £36,645.56 |
| Net Operating Income | £3,142.36 |
| Other Expenses | |
| Hall hire deposit refund | 420.00 |
| Hall hire reduced numbers refund | 110.00 |
| Total for Other Expenses | £530.00 |
| Net Other Income | -£530.00 |
| Net Income | £2,612.36 |
1st Cholsey Scouts Balance Sheet FYE March 31, 2025
Total
| Fixed Asset Tangible assets Fixtures and Fittings Cost Fixtures and Fittings Depreciation Loss on asset disposal Motor Vehicles Cost Motor Vehicles Depreciation Office Equipment Cost Office Equipment Depreciation Total for Tangible assets Total for Fixed Asset Cash at bank and in hand Bank Current account Bank Deposit Account cash Total for Cash at bank and in hand Debtors Debtors Total for Debtors Current Assets Accrued income Prepaid Expenditures Total for Current Assets NET CURRENT ASSETS Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade Creditors Creditors Total for Trade Creditors Current Liabilities Accruals Deferred Income Total for Current Liabilities Total for Creditors: amounts falling due within one year NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) Capital and Reserves Designated Fund Designated Maintenance Fund Opening Balance Equity Retained Earnings Net Income Total for Capital and Reserves |
31,188.57 -18,006.06 88.10 1,250.00 -1,250.00 18,792.32 -8,407.70 |
|---|---|
| £23,655.23 | |
| £23,655.23 17,598.29 29,506.79 0.00 |
|
| £47,105.08 10,850.68 |
|
| £10,850.68 0.00 0.00 |
|
| £0.00 | |
| £57,955.76 8,724.50 |
|
| £8,724.50 368.21 0.00 |
|
| £368.21 | |
| £9,092.71 | |
| £48,863.05 | |
| £72,518.28 | |
| £72,518.28 21,419.83 26,810.71 0.00 21,675.38 2,612.36 |
|
| £72,518.28 |