Somerton Scout Group1267915) Receipts and payments account For the year from 31441ar-26 01-Apr-25 To Receipts and payments 2026 2025 UnM•trleted fund• Unrèstricted fundi Recel Donatlon8 18 a¢i0g and 8lmllar In¢omo Mernbershl subscri tions Lass" Membershi Subscri Don8lion5 L8 8CleS Girt Aid Olhtr Similar Inc9rn8 ti¢ns 8id on N8tien811Coun IAra&Disirlct 159 33.339 355 Sub total Gronts Mointenonace Other fants rant Sub totsl Fundra181n events Events & Cam Fundraisin Grtru Clothln 633 327 800 449 Sub tothl Scout hut In¢ome Hir8 of buildin Hire of ment Other Scout hul inecmo Sub totsl 4,870 Inw$trn¢nt In¢om• aank intere51 Socie interest The Scout Assoc1at4on Short T•rrn Inv•itrn•nl S•rvl Olh•r Invutmeni incom• 27 42 27 Total Gro8s In￿me .'1'11*2 A•••t •nd lnvmtm•nt•a￿, •te. Tot•1 r•e•lpts 44,n4 Lf100002 Iocteber 20241 1of3 Somerton Scout Group (267915) Receipts and payments account For the ygar from 01-Apr-25 To 31-Mar-26 Recetpts and payments 2026 2025 Unrestrlcted fvnds Unrestricted funds Pa ents Charitable Pa ments Cam s and events Bad es and Scarves Clothin Materials- Scout HQ Materia15- weekl meeli Shootin consumables sO￿are Acsull su ort and trainin Water and Sewera Electrici 2nd Ga5 Insuran Re airs 2nd Renewals Maintenance of Scout HQ Scout Membershi and osts Aeeountanc Advertisin 8ank char General ex Stora Tele hone and Internet Other costs detsil 2 Other c05t5 detsil 3 839 493 577 280 42 T1 100 315 1,123 1,005 791 8,716 4,257 31 446 69S 181 665 275 1.267 1,043 1,796 1,616 4.318 20 8S enses 88 1,740 409 81 2,083 319 Sub total Fundralsin Donations Fundraisin Oetail 3 Other fundr8isin ox 8n8oB 220 365 loo 314 costs Sub totsl Total Gross Expenditure 28,838 Asset and investment purchases, etc. 11,661 431 Totalpayments Net of rec*'pts/(payments) Ca¥h funds last year end C4$h funds this yearend LTT00002 IO¢tcber 20241 2of3 Somerton Scout Group (267915) Receipts and payments account For th¢ y•ar from To 01.Apr-25 31-Mar-26 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year 2026 Unr¢¥trleted funds 2025 Unr￿trIcted fund Cash fun Bank Cu[￿nI 8ccount B8nk de osit account $OCl8 account The Scout Association Short Temi Inve$tmenl SèNiee C88hlFloats 370 Total ca$h funds Totsl net a88ets 1.972 Th• abov• r•eèlpts and paym•nts account and 8tatem•nt ol &￿ets and Ilablllll•8 w•rn approved by tho Tru¥toè8 on Xth X 200X Ith• d•t• of th• Trustee 804rd m••tlng Ihat approv￿ th• •¢¢ountsl and 8lgn•d on th•lr bèhalf by n8lu Prlnt Narne Chair Tr•86urer LT700002 Ioctober 20241 3of3 Trustees, Annual Re ort Forthe period: From 0110412025 3110312026 Charity Name Somerton Scout Group Charity Registration Number lif registered- leave blank if ex¢epted charity) HQ Registration Number 267915 S10013234 Objectives and activities Summary of the purpose and objects of thè charity as Set out in its governing doeument Th8 objectives of the charity are as 8 part of The SeoLrt Association. The Purpose of S¢outtng Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positwe contribution to society. The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these valuès Integrity - We 8cI with integrity.. we are honest, trustworthy and loyal Respect - We have 5elf-respect and respect for others Carè - We support others and leke Care ol the wodd in Véhich we live Beli8f We explore our faiths. beliefs and attitudes Coryoperation We make a positive difference., we co-operate wth others and mako friends The Seout Method Scouting lakes place when young people, in partnership with adults, worf( together based on the valuès of scoutiro and.. enjoy what they are doing and have fun lake part in activities indoors and outdoors learn by doing share in spiritual reflection take ￿SpOnsIbl111Y and make choice5 undertake new and challenging activities make and live by their promise Summary of the main activities in relation to th8 purpose and objècts Our young people wort( together to gain badges and have input in planning the programme. Every 5eetion had an opportunily for night's away experience during Ihe year and have taken part in community activities such as community litter pick. Statement confirming the trustess have had regard to the guidance issued by th Charity Commi$$itsn on public benefit The Trustees ¢onlinn that the charity meets the Charity Commission's Public Benefit criteria under both the adv8nGefnent of education and the advancement of Citizenship or cornmunity development headings. You may choose to include further statements, whgr8 r•l•vant. about.. Policy on g￿nI making The group supports members who are experiencing financial difficulties on a CaS￿by<3$e basis to ensure that scouting is for all. TAR Somerton Scout Group 2026 Trustees. Annual Reportfor the period April 2025 to March 2026 Page 1 A¢hlevements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the eharity during the year identifySng the dlff•rence and Impact the charity's work has made. Includlng on sustainability We had 66 young people in the group taking part in weekly meeting5 th 20 young people achieving the lop award for their séction. We recruited 4 new leaders to the group which enabled us to grow the group. The group attended community events during the year vthich en8bled us to raise £1.2K over the èar such as Christmas Fai. Pil Fest etc. You may choose to Include further statements. where relevant, about.. Achievements 8g8inst objectives Fundraising aGtivities Contribulion made by volunlee We had a Successful year with fundraising wth grants where we raised £21.8K $0 that we could install solar panels and rnako improv8FHents at Ihe Scout HQ which enabled us to increase thts Hall hire which helps US to support ouryoung people by helping lo redLr our Costs. Financial ￿VIeW R•vSew position of th• flnancial We in¢￿aSed our reserves by 3K which came from increased ha51 hire and we are Dn target lo achieve tha reserves o7f 12 months running costs by March 2027. We held our meMbe￿h1p lees over the year even though our costs in¢￿ased due to the ine￿ased hall hir&. Policy on Res•rves, why they aro held. and the amount of reserves The policy on reseryes Is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the charity should income and fundraisiru activities fall short. The Trusteè Board considers that the charity should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs. Circa £6K The charity held reserve5 of approximately £4.7K against this at year end. The Trustee Board plan to increase the level of reserves to the amount thoy consider appropriata by March 2027. Poliey on Investments and Investment performance The charity's reserves are small and consequently does not have sufficient funds lo invest in longer-term investments such 3S Stocks and shares. Th& charity has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are hdd in cash using only mainstre¥rn banks or building societies. A description of the prlnelpal risks The two fisks are lack of mernbe￿ to th& group paying subscriptior and the loss of regular hall hirers. Structure, governance and management Type of governlng document The charity's govemlng documents are those of The Sco Association. They consist ol a Royal Charter, which in tum giv ulhority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy Organisation and Rules IPORI of The Scout Association. How the charity is ¢onstitut•d The charity is a tNst established under its rules which are ¢ommon lo all Scouts. It is constituted as an educational Gharit TAR Somerton Scout Group 2026 Trustees. Annual Report for the period April 2025 to March 2028 Page 2 Trustse seloctlon methods The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy Organisation 8nd Rules of The Scout Associ3tion. Policies and proceduras for the Induction and tralnlng of tru$ts•s All Tnjstees complete The Scout Association trustee and mandatory leaming within the first SIK months of joining the Trustee Board, they also complete other Scout AssoclatSon mandatory leaming periodically as required. Additional gov•mance arrangemonts The charity is managed by tho Trustee 8oard, the members of whlch are the 'Charity TTuslees'. As charity tmslees they are responsib for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes thè ragistration, kè@ping prop8r accounts and maklng retums to the Charity Commission 8s apprDpriale. The TNste8 Board consists of the Chair. Treasurer and 6 Trustees Ilncluding 1 ExQlfi¢io Trusleel and meets 4 Ilmes a year. The Truslea Board exists to support the Leadership Teams In meeting the wsponsibililies ol their appolntm&nts and in supporting thèm to run high-qualily and safe programs that give young people skills for life. Thg T￿Stee Board maintain appropriate gDvem8n¢e policles and oversight. The Tru8188 BoaTd is rèspon8ibl8 lor carying out its purposes lor the public benefit, Complying with the ¢harity's govgming documont and the law. and managing the charity'5 resources responsibly. The Trustee 8oard is responsiblg for ensurfng tho Cha￿tY Is wo11 m8nagod, risks are ass•ssed and milig8t8d. buildlngs and equipment are In good order, 8nd evgryone follows legal requirèmonls and Scout Association Policy, Organlsation & Rule8. This Includes re$p¢nsiblllly for.. Promoting a positivo imag8 of Scouting in the community, as well as ils devolgpmenl,. Developing, maintaining and r8gularfy 8 dsk rggister, includlro puttlno in place approprtat8 milig81ion$', Ensuring that the finances are properfy managed, and there are sullicienl rasources land warvesl lo delivèr high quality Scouting., Ensuring * system of int8mal controls is in p18CO that is designed lo provi(Je ￿asonabl8 assurance against materia5 mi5manag8mant or loss., Ensuring that property is appropriately man8ggd', Mainlainlng appropriat8 insurancè ol persons, property 8nd equipment; A5sislin9 in the recruitment of leaders 8nd other adult support., Having an open and Ir8nspBrent selecllon process for tha recruitment of Trustees., Appointing Advisors 38 reqtjirgd., Ensuring effective administration ig in place lo support the Trustee Board.. Ensuring compliance with applicable govemance and charity regulallons, including in ￿SpeCt lo saf&ly and safegu8rding', Ensuring incidents are approprfately reporteoj in Ilne ￿th ulation and policy., Ensuring applicaL7le pollcies and regulation8 are regularty reviewed and changes implemented as appropriate,. Ensuring transparency of operatlons, includlng in the preparation of accounts and holding and AGM., Ensuri com li8nce wlh Data Protection1 islation TAR Som8rton Scout Group 2026 Trustees. Annual Report lor tr8 P8riod April 2025 to March 2026 Page 3 Plans for future periods Plans for future Periods Reference and administration details Principal Addross 40A King Ina Road Somerton TA11 &JX Names of the eharity trustees who manage the charity Roger Monksumm8fS Fiona Bayles Garelh R05ser Laila Ounevein Rosalind Cross Melody Waterworth Emma Rosser Joanne Gale Office Ilf any) Datas acted if not for whole year 15th December 2025 Chair Lead Volunteer Lead Volunteer Treasurer 18 September 2025 18 September 2025 10 12 Name and address of advisors Typg of advisor Independent Examiner l Auditor Name Address Del￿1 olhe Declaration Th• trustees declare that thèy have approv•d th6 trustee$. rèport above. Signed on bèhalf of the charlty's trustees by: Signaturè Fu15 name Position hgld TAR Somerton Scout Group 2026 Trustees. Annu&l Report lor the period April 2025 to March 2026 Page 4 CHARITY (OMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Somerton Scout Group On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026 Charity no (if any) 267915 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trust.) for the year ended 3110312026. Responslbilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 i.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 DireGtions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(51{b} of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities IA¢counts 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 lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: oijo?1202b Name: Hes efv4MA frK Relevant professional qualification(sl or body (if any): Hie Address: IER Oct 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complele if ihe examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examinerwishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018