1st Twyford Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account For the year from 01-Apr-24 To 31-Mar-25 Receipts and payments 2024125 2023124 Gtnernl & Reserve Total funds Restricted Funds Total fund$ Payments Charitablo Payments Adutt SuFfOrtandtra￿￿ 75 Reni Rate5 & Water 553 513 Eledtiryty and Gas*d plv* 521B 5.218 3,98S Insu1211 5.170 5.170 4,729 Repair5. Renewa1s& Ma￿￿n￿Ce 5.041 S.041 7.179 Maten¥i$ ar¥J equipn*nl 1,18S Adrnin & offi￿ & 50fvIa￿ C05Ls 495 Contnbthon tocaffycosts 250 Vniforms Bad9e5. SCOubfvJ costs. etc 7,697 478 1,175 218 AGM ar￿ tN*ee eAwises Clean￿9 oIPrernises z.nj 1783 MinibJ5 Cv515 IN93 PlaU¢mfees 450 Bank Fees 120 120 140 Subtotsl 478 37.321 21,175 Fundraising oxpenses Donw Derty 4516 4516 2N72 otherfundiaigw cost5 (BBQ) 4,182 Sub total 8.69B 3N33 Total Gmss EXPendi￿re 2$ 24,608 Asset and In¥esto*nt pur¢hases. et¢. 30.679 1,121 7,955 rotalpayments 76,2Z7 1,599 77.826 32.563 Alet ofre¢eipts/{payn￿ntsJ Transfe15 betsveen funds 17.091 47 15.991 991 Cash fund5 last year end Cash lunds this yearend 123.992 17.091 47 15.991 123.001 1st Twyford Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account Forthe year from 014pr-24 31-Mar-25 Receipts and payments 2024125 2023124 General & Reser4e Restrlcted Funds Total funds Total funds Receipts Donations, fegaclos and slmllar In¢orng Memoe¢snip Subscnpbons 17.*Th 1A78 18A86 15,902 Ltss Sub￿p￿￿s .137 Nei MwthrS￿p $ubscfipbtyi$relained 7802 8.980 7.315 426 1A47 30ts Legaoe5 Il766 t1766 Othei i￿e IMIs¢i 1,396 21.990 1 J96 251 Sub lolal 1.121 24.689 Grants Othergrdnts Mbknngham Bty¢ughl Sub totsl Fundralsing Igr0551 Donkey Oerby &132 8,132 Maiquep Hire 1615 1615 MIDibus Hi HQHI 6.601 $.801 7,489 otherf￿dr￿Si￿ athwbes IB80 elc) 11.3J7 1 30.02D 11,33T 5.5*) Sub totsl 30.020 21,649 Invostmont Incomo Bank intere$t 3.126 3.128 2,057 Buildino knety Interest The Scoul Assccialion Short Term In¥estmnl S￿e Propety Reni Income Qfftrinvestment Ir]cO￿ Sub totsl 1 4126 3.126 2.057 Total Gross Income SS.136 1.121 57,835 31,572 Asset and inve5bnenl sal¢¥. e¢ Totalreceipts SI￿5 31. Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year 2024125 2023124 General & ReseThe Total funds Total funds R•strided Funds Cash funds 21274 23.004 28,319 Bank deposit3¢￿nI Piepaio Expense Card5 l Year Bond 3S,175 1.617 47.211 J5,173 1.617 7,211 48.301 1,377 45.rrt)O CasNFto3 Total eash fvnds 104279.65 1.730 107.010 123.001 Other monela assets Tax cla Debts due fromlhe eowtylAiealth51r￿GrouP Insurance cjaim Subtotal Investment assets lrtvesfftni property-dets Ouoteo InvesThenis Other Invesfften15- dthl Sub tolal assets for chari Non monets Badge stock Shop 510ck Other 510ck 's own use Land and bU￿lain95 660.730 660,730 572.553 Motorvehides 32.54T 32,$47 996 S¢outyn9 eqU￿rne￿t. rumrtweetc 4,702 4,702 269 Olhei Sub totsl 697.979 697.979 579.B1B Account5 notyet paid Expenses Incurred buinoiin¥o*ed SubS¢nPbonsnotyet pa Funuoised ￿nIeSHe￿I forWSJ Famil￿5 $8S Subtotal The above recelpts and ￿Yments aecounl and statement ol asse15 and lièbilities V￿re approved by the T￿51¢¢$ 22nd January 2024 $igned on their beha51 by naiu inl Name John March Chair Sally ￿"chardS Treasurer Trustees, Annual Report For the period From (start date} lo end dale Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Isl Twyford Scout Group Registered charity nijmber (il any) Charity's principal address Headquarters Loddon Hall Road Twyford, Berkshire Poslcode Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole year Trustee Name Office Irf any) John Toy John Edmunds John March Sally Richards Jane Moore BSL Alan Foord Katie Gates Tim Fill Sheila Hayes Chris Wiseman James Pennington Martin Hillier Group Scout Leader Assistant Group Leader Group Chairman Treasurer Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Names and addresses of advisers Type of advisor Name Address Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts Type ofgoveming document I LT700LK)I The Group's goveming dccumenls are those of the The Scout Associats"on. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority lo the Bye Laws of the Association and The Poli￿. Or anisalion and Rules of The Scout Association. le.g. trust deed. constitubonl How the charity is constituted le.9 Iru$t. assooalion. company) The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common lo all Scouts. Trustee seleclion methcds {e.g. appointed by. elecled by) The Tnjstees are appointed in accordance with the Policy. Organisalion and Rules of The Scout Association. Additional governance issues The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee, the members of which are the 'Charity Tnjstees, of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity Iruslees they are responsible for complying with legistab.on applicable lo charities. This includes the regi5trab"on. keeping proper accounts and making retums to the Charity Commission as appropriale. Policies and procedures adopted for. al the induction and training of trustees.. bl Iruslee, consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures lo manage them The Commillee consists of 3 independent representatives, Chair, Tieasurer and Secfetary lryether with the Group Scout Leaders, individual seth.on leaders and parent's represenlab'on and meets every month. This Group EXe￿t￿e Commiltee exists to support the Group Scoul Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments and is responsible for. The maintenance of Group property.. The raising of funds and the administration of GTOUP finants., The insurance of persons. propety and equipment,. Group public occasions., Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support., Appoints"ng any sub committees that may be required". Appointing Group Adminislralors and Advisors other than those who are elected. Section B Structure, governance and management Icontinuedl Risk and Internal Control The Group ExecutNe Committee has identified the major risks lo which they believe the Group is exposed. these have been reviewed and systems have been established to miligale against Iherrs. The main areas of concem that have been identified are.. 2 LT700001 Damage lo the building, property and equipment. The Group would requesl the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisalions such as the church. community ￿ntre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisalions. The Group has sufficient buildings and conlenls Insuran￿ in place lo miligale against permanent105S. Injury lo leaders. helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the ￿pItal￿n fees contributes lo the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments a￿ undertaken before all activities. Reduced incorTte from subscriptions fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The group does hold a reserye lo ensure the conb"nuity of aclNity"es should there be a major reduction in income, suchas as occured during 2021121 due to COVID. The reserve is sufficient lo keep the Group in operation for a pettod significantly in excess of 12 months. The Committee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an on90ing basis, either temporarily or permanen￿Y. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the gfOUP as a whole then there would have to be 2 contraction. consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete d05ure of the Group. Reduction or toss of memt*rs. The Group provides a¢tivities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have lo be a conlracb'on. consolidalion or dosure of a section_ In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Risk and Intemal Control The group has in place systems of intemal contmls that are designed lo provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for bank payments and comprehensive insufance policies lo ensure that insurable iisks are covered. The Group ulislises prepaid expense cards for small value transactions and for costs incurred on camp. These transactions are reviewed on a regular basis and receipts are provided for all spends. Section C Objectives and activities Summary of the objeels of the charity sel OLtt in its governing document The objectives of the group are as a unit of the Scout Association. 3 LT7(￿01 The Aim of The Seout Association is lo promote the development o young people in achieving their ￿1[ physical. inlelleclual, sotti81 and spiritual potentials. as individuals. as responsible citizens and as rnember5 of their local national and inlernaltonal communities_ The method of achieving Ihe Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adull leadership. Scouting exists lo aclivety engage and support young people in their personal development. empowering them lo make a positive ontribub.on to society. As Scouts we are guided by Integrity. Respect, Care, Belief and Co- operation. Summary of the main activ￿"eS in relation to these objects Various activities. camping. etc Public Benefit Statement The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings. Section D Achievements and performance Summary oflhe main achievements of the charity during the yea 1} Growing the membership of the Group by providing worthwhile and stsmulating programmes for young people. Section E Financial Review Building Disclosure 4 LT700001 The Truslees continue lo recognise the Phoenix Building in the accounts. following the same accounting principles, from one accounting period to the next and thereby allowing meaningful comparisons be￿een years. As in PriOT years, the asset is held al ils instjrance valvats"on. It is unlikely that the building will be sold by the Charity- The disclosure of the buildin9's value does, however. provide an indication of what fundraising would be required for major repairs and refurbishment la new roof would likely be easily over one hundred thousand and requiie more than the Charity's cash assets. Al the moment the roof is in good condition). The Trustees cor¢linue lo maintain the building to a h￿h stsndard. although expect maintenance costs to increase as the building ages. Resep•es Pollcy The Group held reserves of approximately £82.5k split be￿een a bank deposit account and a 1 year bond, plus a further £24.5K in the current account5 and on prepaid expense cards at year end. The Group's policy on reserves is lo hold sufficient resources lo continue the charitable actNities of the gfOUP should income and fundraisirrfj activities fall short. The GfOUP Executive Committee considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent lo 12 months nJnning costs, circa £37,000. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves As slated in Building's disclosure note above, the Charity's cash reseNes, whilst large for day to day running, would unlikely cover the major refurbishment costs of the building for which additional fund raisirbg would be required. On this basis the Trustees believe the reserves to be appropriale for the Charity's purpose. Quantify and explain any designations Details of any fvnds materially in deficit Icircumslances plus steps lo eliminalel NIA Further financial review details Inveslment Policy . the charity's principal sources of funds (i The Group's nel Income and Expendilufe is very small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-lerm investments such a5 stocks and shares. The Group has Iherefofe adopted a low risk strategy to the inve5trnent of ils fund5. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building socielies. S LT700001 how expenditure has 5UPPOrted the key objectives of the charity.. The Group Executive regulaty monitors the levels of bank balances and the interest rates received to ensure the group obtains maximum value and income from Éts banking arrangements. Occasionally this may invotve using an account that reqLtires a pericrtj of noti￿ before funds may be withdrawn, before doing SO the Group Executsve considers the cash flow requirements. Seclion F Other Optional Information Plans for fvture periods Idelails of any significant activities planned lo achieve them) VarK•us fundraising actNities Replacement of the Group minibuses and other scouting equipment as required Section G Declaration The Iruslees declare that they have approved the tnJstees' report afx)ve Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(51 Sally Richards John March Position (eg Secretary. Chair) Treasurer Group Chairman Date 19 January 2026 6 Lrlooooi Independent examiner's report to the trustees of l Twyford Scout Group I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 151 T￿Ord Scout Group for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the 1st Twyford Scout Group you are re5pon5ible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charitie5 Aci 2011 I'the Act'l. I report in respert of my examination of the IU Twyford Scout Group accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Aci and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under secbon 14515llbl of the ACL Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confbrm that no wnaterial matters have come to my attention in onnection with the examination giving me c3use to believe that in any material respecL. accounting records weie not kept in respect of the I. Twyford Scout Gioup as required bv 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 wtth the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper under5tandin9 of thÈ accounts to be reached. Signed- Name.. Wendy Hunter Relevant professional qualificabon or membership of professional bodtes lif any).. Fellow of the Institute of Chartered accountants in England and Wales Address: 61 Hermitage Drive. TwyfDrd. Be￿$hIre RGIO 9HT Date.. IIILILS