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The 5th WOODBRIDGE (SEA SCOUT) GROUP TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT For the 12-month period ended 31st March 2025
GROUP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Group Lead Volunteer Dr N Notcutt Group Executive Chairman Mr M Bell Group Secretary and Membership Secretary Dr N Notcutt Group Treasurer Dr J Douse Scout Leader Mrs N Tooke Perisher’s Scout leader Mr S Owen Cub Scout Leader and Deputy GSL Mrs M Ulph Woden Cub scout leader Mrs D Bell Thursday Beaver Leader Mrs P Calver Monday Beaver leader Mrs L Keer Squirrels leader Mrs K Wrenn Explorer Scout Leader Mr C Finch Squirrel & Beaver Parent Representative Ms F Winter Cub Parent Representative Mrs J Perry Quartermaster Mr R Webster Bosun Mr D Russell Scout Parent Representative Vacant Explorer Parent Representative Mr B Whittle Fundraising Coordinator Mrs J Perry Vacant Design and Social Media Officer
CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES: OTHER ADVISERS:
None None
BANKERS:
Barclays Bank PLC, Woodbridge Business Centre, Suffolk Coastal Group, 4 Church Street, Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1DJ
Scout Association Group Registration Number:
40674
Charity Registration Number: Royal Navy Registration Number: Contact Name and Address:
268625
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Group Executive Chairman, 5th Woodbridge (Sea Scout) Group, 5-7 Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BY
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Chairman’s report
As we conclude another successful year for 5WSS, this report offers an excellent opportunity to reflect on our achievements, ongoing growth, and the strong sense of community we have fostered - all with the aim of providing #skillsforlife for our young people.
The lifeblood of the group is our volunteers. Section leaders, assistants, young leaders, parent volunteers, and trustees all contribute their time, energy and knowledge to deliver a varied, engaging, and safe programme of activities for our young people.
This year, we expressed our thanks to volunteers stepping down from roles and welcomed new members into the group or into fresh responsibilities.
Notably, our Group Lead Volunteer (GLV), Barrie Hayter, stepped down after more than five years of dedicated service. We warmly welcomed Nicola Notcutt into the role. She has done a fantastic job reshaping our operational structure and managing the diverse demands of over 100 volunteers.
Throughout the year, multiple working groups focused on operational activities, driven by the enthusiasm and initiative of our volunteers.
Thanks to Ryan Webster’s dedication, our stores
are now well-organised and accessible. Our expanding fleet of sailing boats, motorboats, and canoes is well maintained and available for our young people, thanks to the efforts of Duncan Russell, our Bosun, and the supporting teams who have volunteered for lifting, sanding, varnishing, and other tasks.
Under the careful stewardship of Treasurer Jonathan Douse, our finances remain stable. A key point is that our expenditure is less than our income, thanks in part to Jonathan’s meticulous management of our outgoings. Contributing to our financial stability is also the excellent fundraising work by the wider team, including events like Row the Deben and the tireless grant applications by Janet Perry.
This year, we also restructured the group to align with new governance and operational changes set by Scout HQ. The revised structure makes 5th Woodbridge more sustainable by distributing responsibilities for operational activities across a broader team of volunteers.
In conclusion, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone at 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts for their dedication and enthusiasm. The successes of this year are a testament to our collective effort.
Mark Bell, Chairman
Treasurer’s report
The group has again had a busy year. During 2023-24 income was £54,918.28. At year end we had £15,733.84 in the current account. £55,880.88 has been reserved for the new HQ.
The group has reserved £6,215 of donations to support the training of leaders and to subsidise the attendance of young people from families suffering from hardship. £2,500 of donations have been reserved to repair Isla.
Expenditure was less than income by £8,935.14. This was due to a combination of successful fundraising which brought in £5,116.87. Our fundraising team, led by Janet, has attracted grants of £3,000 for training of volunteers and £1,000 for Isla. These have yet to be spent and have been reserved for 2025-26.
The Art Club has rented the hall for two afternoons each week, contributing around £4,000. The club does not intend to rent from us
long term and so we should treat this is a bonus rather than a regular source of funds.
Donations from the Leslie Mary Carter Trust and Woodbridge Town Council have enabled us to cover the fees of families who are unable to meet the costs of scouting, ensuring that no child is excluded because of their parents’ ability to pay. We will continue to offer support in 2025-26.
I am very grateful to all those who have helped with the year’s fundraising events including boat rides, Paddle the Deben, the BBQ and the quiz.
The budget for 2025-26 has been set on the basis that we will break even. The costs of our regular expenses have gone up again in the last year. Essential running costs are now £38,652.00 compared to £31,600 in 2023-24, £23,700 in 2022-23 and £18,525 in 2021-22.
Jonathan Douse, treasurer
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A word from our Group Lead Volunteer
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Having taken on the role of Group Lead Volunteer from Barrie in late June 2024 I have had the privilege of seeing first-hand the impact our committed volunteers have both within 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts and the wider community, writes Nicola Notcutt (pictured third from left above) .
grant from East Suffolk councillors Rachel LyteSmith and Stephen Molyneaux to fund volunteer permit training.
In January an information afternoon was held in the Scout Hut with the aim of informing our volunteers on how best to work towards a variety of water permits.
Our volunteers
All our leaders continue to work tirelessly to produce varied and exciting programmes of activities for our young members. Our termly team leader meetings have been a useful forum for the sharing of good practice amongst our leaders, as well as discussing and developing our group policies, many of which continue to evolve as we all learn from our experiences.
The implementation of a new national digital system and scouting structure has been our biggest challenge in the latter part of 2024/25, requiring adaptability and patience, but some progress has been made in this area.
Several of our volunteers expressed an interest in gaining water permits and, with the support of Leigh Foster-Green (Mildenhall GLV & County Paddle Sports Assessor, we hope that a number of new scouts’ permits will be secured next year.
Community involvement
Throughout the year 5WSS has continued to play an active role in the local community; hosting boat rides and a BBQ during the Woodbridge Regatta in June and participating in the Transition Woodbridge River Clean in October. Many thanks to Annabel Bradley for coordinating 5WSS’ involvement with this event.
Special congratulations to Maggie Ulph who was awarded the Chief Scout’s 25 Year Length of Service Award and to Daisy Bell, Akela of Woden Cubs, for receiving an East Anglian Maritime Award for outstanding leadership.
It was also great to see 5WSS on the front page of the East Anglian Daily Times in December. Thanks to Alan Cowie, one of our Beaver Leaders who spearheaded a fundraising effort to support Haughgate House Care Home after it was the victim of a Christmas fraud incident.
Volunteer development
Infrastructure and building updates
One of the key focus areas in my role as GLV has been to support our volunteers in their personal development with particular emphasis on enabling them to work towards adventurous activity permits.
In autumn, the group was fortunate in securing a
The new build project has been briefly paused to enable all volunteers the time to adjust to the new scouting structure and, in the case of some individuals, their new role. However, it is good to know that initial groundworks have secured the planning permission for years to come.
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Even though the larger scale new build has been paused, the year has seen huge improvements made on our existing facilities.
While many individuals are to be thanked, I wish to acknowledge and thank Ryan Webster, our Quarter Master who has given up much of his own time to lead on most of these renovation project.
With help from others, Ryan has transformed many aspects of our facilities to greatly enhance the scouting experience for both our volunteers and young people. Thank you, Ryan.
The projects completed in 2024/25 are:
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The garden project: with help from William Notcutt and Martin Webster, and financial support from the Masons, Ryan has transformed the garden into a workable space, with hard standing and room for some boat storage as well as areas for all sections to enjoy a variety of activities.
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Canoe and kayak storage: spearheaded by Ian Horsley, our canoes and kayaks are now benefitting from much improved rack storage in the garden.
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Buoyancy aid store: Ryan and Brad Tooke designed and built a much-improved BA store in the customs house, complete with heaters/ driers.
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Scout hut cupboards: Martin Webster (Ryan’s father) custom-built a number of large cupboards in the hut, which has greatly improved storage for all sections.
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Tidy stores and declutter Customs House: Ryan has re-organised the stores into a logical system. With help from Brad, he decluttered upstairs of the Customs House to make it a useable space and in doing so reclaimed a ‘classroom’ area.
The progress made in improving our current facilities has been remarkable thanks to the hard work of our volunteers. Thank you.
Looking ahead
2025–2026 will be a period of further renewal and growth; with possible plans to renovate the Customs House as well as expanding opportunities for water activities as more of our volunteers gain scouts water permits.
We shall also be investigating how we may establish a new Explorer Unit alongside Debenside Explorers to address the growing number of our existing Scouts who wish to continue their scouting journey.
Squirrels’ report
The 5WSS Squirrels Section has had another very successful year. We have a full drey with 20 Squirrels regularly attending weekly meetings, writes leader Katie Wrenn .
The children have participated in a wide range of activities and earned a range of interest badges, including:
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continuing to develop links with the Woodbridge community through visits to the library, Seckford Care, the Longshed and Sutton Hoo, working with the Community Rail Network to improve the station at Melton, and parading with the 5WSS group for Remembrance Day.
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taking part in new experiences, such as boat trips and hikes on the Deben, kayaking at Deben Leisure Centre’s pool, hiking the Hop to It Trail through town, and trying climbing at Clip and Climb. Two Squirrels also successfully attended the Deben District Camp in May, sleeping in tents with their parents, and participating in a wide range of activities alongside the 5WSS Beavers.
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participating in the ‘YouShape Award’ which promotes opportunities for the children to design and lead elements of their own programme. For this, the children chose to focus on animals and created their own animal homes.
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learning about caring for the environment through visiting Foxburrow Farm for pond dipping, planting planters at Melton Station and the Scout Hut, and visiting Oak Tree Community Farm.
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continuing to develop new skills for life through cooking healthy snacks, playing teamwork games, developing navigational skills, and promoting an awareness of mental health through completing the Feel Good badge.
We have had seven Squirrels gain their Chief Scout Acorn Award, the highest award in the section. Almost all children who have left the section have remained in the group, joining one of the two Beaver groups.
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Monday Beavers report
The last year has been action-packed and successful, with lots of our Beavers completing their Bronze award prior to moving up to Cubs. We have taken our Beavers on 3 very different camps - Hallowtree with Thursday Beavers, District Camp and to the Sealife Centre. Their excuse for not sleeping was having sharks, rays and turtles swimming above their heads!
Our programme has been really varied - the highlights have been night walks and glow stick games, making and eating slime, cycling, arts and crafts, and cooking. They participated in a talent show, loved the cardboard caving and made a water filter. They also made parachutes to safely drop their egg off the railway bridge.
The Beavers have been out on the water in Isla, Nemo and in canoes which they loved. We had a sports day and the Beavers requested a tug of war against the leaders. I will let you decide who you think won....
They have had lots of visits too including from Jason the rubbish man, and singing and playing bingo with the residents at Haughgate House. They have been taught life skills such as emergency first aid by a paediatrician.
The Beavers have had fun. learnt new skills and had lots of opportunities to use their imagination and work together. I am grateful to the support, commitment and enthusiasm from our amazing leaders who make the programme happen.
Laura Keer, Leader
Thursday Beavers report
We’ve had another successful and fun year with our Beaver scouts. We took part in Platform For Change in conjunction with Greater Anglia to decorate the platforms at local train stations. We were tasked with painting the planters – the beavers loved this task and everytime they go to the station, they can see their handiwork!
We had lots of local visits, including a trip to the Long Shed. We learned navigation skills at Rendlesham Forest and enjoyed cooking skills on the BBQ at the scout hut.
We said goodbye to our older beavers as they moved up to Cubs, but not before we celebrated them gaining their Chief Scout Bronze Award and a swimming up ceremony on the beach!
In September, we welcomed our new beavers that moved up from Squirrels and they have all settled in well.
We’re all really looking forward to the year ahead with a joint sleepover planned with Monday Beavers and lots of fun activities with new skills to be learned!
Pippa Calver, Leader
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Tuesday Cubs
Woden Cubs report
It’s been a good year for Woden, with the leadership team creating a great programme for our Cubs.
These included fires, navigation, walks, cooking, treasure hunts, visits to exciting places, sports and talent shows - not to mention several sessions on the river which were enjoyed by all involved, plus lots and lots more!
Despite Akela having to take some time out over winter, the pack continued to thrive under her guidance. We have three active and very helpful young leaders.
A swimming gala for Woden and 1st Woodbridge was an opportunity for Cubs to stretch themselves in some friendly competition and have a lot of fun too.
The spring district camp was a highlight with the Cubs trying many new and exciting activities. A parent rota was set up this year, which has really helped with getting to know the parents and improved engagement in general.
Richard Grey, leader
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Perisher Scouts
It was a great year for our Monday night troop Perishers, with a wide variety of activities on offer and lots of badges achieved.
Our brilliant young people have tried their hand at all sorts, from learning how to handle fire, axes, saws and knives safely to working towards their emergency first aid badges.
Other highlights were creating Dia de los Muertos masks, welcoming two gorgeous guide dogs to the hut, cooking up a storm in a district competition and finding out all about life as a BBC Suffolk presenter.
They also learned about bike maintenance and decorated some wooden fish to go on display at The Hold in Ipswich as part of an exhibition called Anchors Away.
Over the year, the Scouts made leaders proud with their impeccable behaviour and smart uniform at the Remembrance Parade in November, impressed us with their readiness to get stuck in at the district camp, and made us laugh a lot during a memorable Christmas singing challenge!
With many of our Scouts having hit the upper age range and flying the coop, we were able to welcome a number of young people from the waiting list. Some of them had been registered for many years so it was great to be able to recruit them.
Thanks so much to the assistant leaders Cat, Claire, Emma, Jonas and Katherine, as well as our young leaders Will, Jim and Oscar for all their help this year.
And congratulations to Will O’Shaughnessy who achieved his Chief Scout’s Gold Award before moving on to Explorers.
Si Owen, leader
Friday Scouts
It’s been another busy year for Friday troop.
Numbers have stayed around the 28 mark this year. Our leadership team remains strong, and we have three fantastic young leaders, all of whom have ensured that we are able to offer our varied, high-quality programme.
We have continued to run Junior Officer training and selection sessions, but this has now grown into a joint event with Perishers, which is great!
Throughout the year we have awarded some Chief Scout Gold Awards, the highest award available in the Scout Section, with a couple more on the horizon. We have also promoted and awarded sections of the Youth Shaped Award as well as hundreds of other badges!
In August, Scouts from both troops attended another successful summer camp at Decoy Broad, Norfolk. It was a fantastic week of water activities, expeditions, and scout skills.
Some of the leaders and older scouts were also assessed for pulling permits, others passed their paddle safety and rescue course, and some leaders were also assessed for a range of paddle permits. This is no mean feat; we are pleased to say they all passed with flying colours.
Some of our scouts have also attended the district survival camp again. They built shelters and prepared and cooked their own meals over a fire during a 24h camp at Hallowtree.
Over the first May bank holiday, lots of us joined the group at district camp. This was a busy weekend, but it was wonderful to be there with all the other sections of the group, as well as help to run the water activities for over 300 scouts, cubs and explorers from across the district.
It’s not just about camps though. We have spent many Fridays and Saturdays on the river covering pulling, power boating, rafting, sailing, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking.
We made the decision to work with the tides and operate entirely from our hut this season, rather than move boats, kit, and scouts to other locations. This has helped greatly to provide quality water sessions, allowing scouts to take more responsibility for looking after kit and our leadership team to share the workload. Whilst
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we still like to get out and about, we will certainly continue using this model in the future. We have shared a few of our water/mud sessions with Perisher and at least one session each term, which has been positive for all of us.
Leaders Rosie and George have continued to offer shooting sessions, and we had a whole troop shooting and archery session.
Over the colder months, we covered a range of activities including fire safety, FASK, and navigation skills. We had another fantastic trip to Clip ‘N Climb, learnt how to maintain our bikes and been on our first troop bike ride.
As always, we would like to thank all our leaders, parent helpers and Young Leaders for their highly valued support and assistance throughout the year. We really could not do what we do without you all. And finally, huge congratulations to our leader Belinda who got engaged this year!
Ditch Boating (navigating from Ufford Hole to Woodbridge) and regular kayak and paddle sessions. Off the water activities have included foraging at Kyson Point and building Roman siege equipment.
The section has been heavily involved in the local community, supporting the Woodbridge Equinox Festival at St Mary’s Church and working with Woodbridge Town Council to refurbish the sandpit at Kingston Fields.
Membership has remained steady at 26 members, with several former Explorers continuing to support the section as young adult leaders.
We’re preparing for summer camp at the end of June, which will involve white water rafting at Lee Valley, and looking forward to building on the programme next year, running at least three sessions each month.
Nicola Tooke, leader
Explorers
This year marked a milestone for Debenside Explorers, with the section celebrating its 20th anniversary in February.
Two decades of Explorers is a remarkable achievement, and a testament to section founder Craig Finch, who has led the group throughout.
In April, Explorer Theo Steventon-Barnes received the King’s Scout Award, the highest recognition in scouting, and attended a special event at Windsor Castle to mark the occasion.
This year a number of new leaders have joined the section, meaning that we have continued to be able to offer a high-quality and varied programme.
Highlights on the water have included Suffolk
As ever we’d like to give a huge thankyou to all Explorers, leaders, helpers and parents for helping the section go from strength to strength. Here’s to another 20 years!
Craig Finch, leader
Network
The Network Section remains the quietest section. The Network is not a traditional activity section but was set up to keep contact with young members who have departed for university, during their term breaks the members are invited back to help with water and land activities for the younger sections. In time these members may become the Group’s Leaders of the future.
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3. Group policy and objectives
At the end of the period, cash reserves amounted to £15,733.84 after deduction for current liabilities due within the year. The group’s policy on reserves is to hold an amount sufficient to cover the essential running costs for the next three to six months and to budget for longer term maintenance and capital replacement to ensure the long term viability of the group.
The executive committee has started a fund to pay for refurbishment/replacement of the headquarters building. £55,880.88 has been reserved this purpose. The group has reserved £6,215 of donations for the support the training of leaders and to subsidise the attendance of young people from families suffering from hardship. £2,500 of donations have been reserved to repair Isla which needs a new engine and trailer. Trustees have applied for further grants with the intention of having her ready for use in the summer of 2025.
The objectives of the group are to follow the aims of the Scout Association to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential. The group is a trust established under the rules of the Scout Association, which are common to all groups/districts. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association.
The accounts, which cover a 12 month period, have been drawn up on the receipts and payments basis, which is consistent with the previous year.
Approved by the trustees on 29 April 2025.
Receipts & Payments Account Summary for the year ended 31st March 2025
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2024-25 2023-24
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| 2024-25 | 2023-24 | |
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| Total receipts | £54,918.28 | £65,822.96 |
| Totalpayments | £45,983.14 | £46,107.56 |
| Net receipts | £8,935.14 | £19,715.40 |
| Cash in bank brought forward | £71,394.58 | £51,679.18 |
| Cash in bank carried forward | £80,329.72 | £71,394.58 |
The above account and accompanying statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the trustees on 29 April 2025 and were signed on their behalf by
Jonathan Douse Group Treasurer
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Receipts for the year ended 31st March 2025
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2024-25 2023-24
Subscriptions £24,629.05 £22,550.86
Less refund £135
Less OSM £182.55 £350.80
Less association fees paid £10,212 £9,553.50
Total £14,234.50 £12,511.56
Bank interest £779.02 £539.05
HMRC Gift Aid and GADS £4,335.67 £5,806.78
Activities £17,152.91 £18,043.86
Fundraising £5116.87 £11,845.13
Rent £6,764.69 £1,769
Boat insurance £350 £340
Uniform and kit £596.60 £1048.50
Explorers - £318
Total £35,095.76 £39,710.32
East Suffolk Locality £3000 -
Woodbridge Shufflers £100 £100
Easy Fundraising/Amazon £63.81 £94.96
HQ Donors £310 £2,600
RN for Quest - £2,500
Town Council for hardship - £2,000
Leslie Mary Carter for training and hardship - £5,000
Masons for fence - £1,000
Farlingaye School - £306.12
Allan Harber RIP £614.21 -
Suffolk community for Isla £1,000 -
Hallett family £500 -
Total £5,588.02 £13,601.08
Total receipts for the year £54,918.28 £65,822.96
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Payments for the year ended 31st March 2025
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2024-5 2023-24
Light, heat and water £1,330.03 £984.14
Insurance £1,160.25 £1,147.21
Repairs and renewals £3,188.34 £878.9
PREMISES Customs House works £4,203.03 nil
Garden and fence £786.15 nil
Hall storage £853.05 nil
Total £11,520.85 £3,010.25
Insurance £2,562.82 £2,616.58
New boat £180 £312
BOATS
Moorings, repairs and renewals £3,868.77 £3,744.42
Total £6,611.59 £6,673
Day-to-day section running £1,256.44 £2,483.93
Activities £21,454.19 £19,902.33
ACTIVITIES
Equipment £371.26 £2,469
Total £23,081.89 £24,855.26
Fundraising expenses £830.56 £792.17
Training £930 £695.69
Personal group insurance £52 £52
Books and badges £1,672.72 £3,699.03
Misc £27.50 £150
Uniform and kit £1,136.03 £2,550.16
Website £120 -
Total £47,68.81 £7,939.05
Feasibility study - £3,630
NEW HQ PROJECT
Total - £3,630
Total payments for year £45,983.14 £46,107.56
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Statement of assets and liabilities at 31st March 2025
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2024-25 2023-24
Current account £6,122.42 £4,472.35
Subs account £9,611.42 £9,982.37
Hardship and training reserve £8,715 £4,338
Bank deposit account for HQ £55,880.88 £52,601.86
MONETARY ASSETS
Cash in hand - -
Other monetary assets - -
Investment assets - -
Net Monetary Assets £80,329.72 £71,394.58
Land and buildings (insurance
£511,469 £499,841
valuation)
NON-MONETARY Boats and marine equipment (insurance £66,645 £64,685
ASSETS FOR valuation)
CHARITY’S OWN USE
Scouting equipment (insurance
£42,175 £42,175
valuation)
Total £620,289 £606,701
Cheques issued and not yet presented - -
LIABILITIES Expenses incurred but not yet invoiced - -
Total - -
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Independent examiner’s report
I report to the trustees of 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts (charity number 268265) on the accounts for the year ended 31st 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 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or 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.
Signed: Date: 27 June, 2025
Name: Richard Short FCCA | Professional Qualifications: Chartered Certified Accountant
Address: 20 Hercules Road, Rendlesham, Suffolk IP12 2GP
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Budget for the 12month period to 31st March 2025: Essential running costs
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Association fees £11,00
Light/heat/water £1,500
Insurance £1,200
PREMISES
Repairs and renewals £3,000
Total £5,700
Insurance £2,600
Mooring, running costs, repairs and renewals £4,000
BOATS Isla engine £3,000
Isla trailer £2,000
Total £11,600
Tents and camping £1,000
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT Books and badges £1,700
Total £2,700
Admins/establishment expenses £150
Trustees expense -
OTHER Personal accident insurance £52
Training £2,000
Total other £2,052
Day to day activities £5,600
Total essential running costs £38,652
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Estimated income for year
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Subscriptions £26,000
Gift Aid £4,500
Rent of hall £2,000
Fundraising £1,000
Use reserve for Isla £3,000
Use training reserve £2,000
Grant for Isla from SCC £1,000
Total £39,500
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Appendix A
Accounts relating to Debenside Explorer Unit Lloyds Bank Sort code 309985 Account 5101676
[Statement of assets and liabilities at 31st March 2025]
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2024-25 2023-24
Bank current account £271.53 £196.47
Cash in hand - -
MONETARY ASSETS
Other monetary assets - -
Net monetary assets £271.53 £196.47
Investment assets - -
Land and buildings - -
NON-MONETARY Boats and marine equipment - -
ASSETS
- -
Scouting equipment
- -
Net monetary assets
Cheques issued, not yet presented - -
LIABILITIES Expenses incurred not yet invoiced - -
Total - -
Fundraising - -
Receipts for activities £5,188 £3,883.29
Receipts for kit - £663.50
TRANSACTIONS Receipts for subs £45 £90
Payments for kit - £841
Transfer to 5WSS for subs £45 £90
Payments for activities £5,112.94 £4,210.96
Net receipts (payments) £75.06 £-505.17
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Transactions relating to Debenside Explorer unit included in 5th Woodbridge accounts during year 31st March 2021
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2024-25 2023-24
Subscriptions collected from explorers £2,040 £2,835
Association fees £-1,330.50 £-1,366
OSM £-43 £-43
Badges £-13.30 £-57.25
Kit £-500.50 -
Camp/ activity costs - £-416.4
Camp/ activity fees collected - £318
Use of hall and equipment £-152.70 £-1,270.35
Balance - -
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