6[th] Whitstable Scout Group
Report & Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT
(None Appointed)
TRUSTEES: Ex-Officio - Appointment Group Scout Leader Group Chairperson Group Vice Chairperson Group Treasurer Group Secretary Grey Beaver Scout Leader Silver Beaver Scout Leader Freestylers Cub Scout Leader Highfliers Cub Scout Leader Sponsoring Authority
Tessa Dale Richard Gaskin (Appointed 18/05/2024) Pat Gaskin (Appointed 18/05/2024) Bethany Collier (Resigned 10/05/2025) Sue Reid Helen Bennett Steve. Popplewell Jack Dale St. John’s Church Swalecliffe
TRUSTEES: Nominated Grey Beavers parent rep. Natalie Jack (Resigned 26/01/2025) Mia Manzi (Up for election) Silver Beavers parent rep. Jacqui Gibson (Resigned 28/01/2025) Vacant position Freestylers parent rep. Sarah Bogard (Resigned 05/05/2025) Cyrilyn Preece (Up for election) Highflyers parent rep. Tom Wratten (Appointed 18/05/2024) Maria Tatum (Appointed 18/05/2024, resigned 01/10/2024) Ben Spratling (Resigned 05/05/2025) Scout parent rep. Emma Marqu (Appointed 18/05/2024) Sarah Bogard (Appointed 05/05/2025)
TRUSTEES: Elected
Melvin Austin Adam Reid Richard Brennan
Fund Raising Support Group Syndicate Co-ordinator
Jack Dale Adam Reid
SECTION LEADERS (not on Executive Committee) Scout Leader
Matthew Drinkwater
BANKERS
Lloyds Bank NatWest HSBC UK Nationwide B/S
Group Registration Number with the Scout Association 31699 Charity Registration Number Contact Name and Address
271107 Mr. Richard Gaskin (07979 646029) 176 Dargate Road, Yorkletts, Whitstable, CT5 3AH
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## Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] March 2025
## MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE YEAR
STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT: -The Group’s governing documents are those of the Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The Group is a Trust, and the Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
OBJECTS OF CHARITY: - The objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association. The purpose of Scouting is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities. The method of achieving the 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 adult leadership. We operate under the Policy Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. The Trustees have regard to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance when carrying out activities to which it’s relevant.
REVIEW OF MAJOR RISKS: - We have internal controls that include, risk assessments on our hall and fittings and regular checks are put in place. Also, all our activities are risk assessed, two signatories for all payments and our assets are covered by appropriate insurance. The Group’s policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the Group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Executive Committee considers that the Group should hold a sum equivalent to six months running costs plus a contingency for building repairs, circa £8,000.
SECTIONS: - The Group runs 2 Beaver Colonies (5¾ - 8 years), 2 Cub Packs (8 -10½ years), 1 Scout Troop (10½ - 14 years). All meet in the Scout HQ Building. The census as at the end of January 2025 shows we have a membership in 6th Whitstable of 90 Young people (81 in 2024) who regularly attend our meetings.
CAMPS: - Both Beavers Colonies had “Joint Sleep Overs” at the HQ. The Cubs, Scouts and Explorers had a camping trip at Gillwell Park. The Cubs, Scouts and Explorers also took park in the National Shooting Competition at Bisley.
ACHIEVEMENTS: - The young people were able to undertake their Badge work including Photography, many other activities including in 1 scout competing with the National Shooting Team.
MEETINGS: All Sections meet at the HQ on Mondays the Silver Beavers and Freestyler Cubs, on Weds the Grey Beavers and the Highflyers Cubs and on Thursday the Scout Section. Night Hawk Explorers meet on Thursdays.
VISITS/OUTINGS/GROUP EVENTS: - The different sections had Police Visits, Night Hikes, Craft and Cooking evenings, Lego evenings and the Scouts took part in the “Monopoly Run” in London and there were joint Christmas parties and various parades including St Georges, and Remembrance parade and a group Sponsored Walk
HELPING OTHERS: - The Scout HQ is used by the NHS during most days in the week, and we now are able to offer the building to the Rainbows, Brownies and Guides on two evenings in the week.
SUPPORT: - We again have been very lucky having great supportive parents, carers and friends, as well as others outside of the Group who have helped us in fundraising and in other ways throughout the year.
CHURCH: - The Group has been supported by the St. Johns Church and we have had our usual Church Parade services throughout the year.
FINANCE: - Receipts for the year totalled £46,711.63 (2024: £37,480.94). Hall running expenses, equipment and Scout Headquarters membership fees continue to be our major outgoings. Payments for the year totalled £36,525.46 (2024: £22,720.68).
We also take advantage of Gift Aid which provides useful additional income at no cost.
Funds held at the year-end amount to £40,374.41 (2024: £25,614.15)
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The accounts have been drawn up on the receipts and payments basis which is consistent with previous years.
## Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of the 6th Whitstable Scout Group
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 4 to 9.
Responsibilities 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 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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:
1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
2. 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 this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed…………………………………………………………………..…
Name: Eleanor Thompson Qualifications: ACA BA Date:………………………………….………………………………………
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Receipts & Payments Account Summary for the year ended 31 March 2025
|& Payments Account Summary
year ended 31
025|||
|---|---|---|
|Total receipts for the year (page 5)
Total payments for the year (page 6-7)
Net receipts for the year
Cash, Bank and unsrestricted funds brought forward
Cash, Bank and unrestricted funds carried forward (pages 8)|2024/25
Unrestricted funds
£
46,711.63
(36,525.46)
10,186.17
40,374.41
50,560.58|2023/24
Unrestricted
funds
£
37,480.94
(22,720.68)|
|||
14,760.26
25,614.15|
|||
40,374.41|
[-The above accounts and accompanying statements of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 7th May 2025 and are signed on their behalf by Richard Gaskin.
2024/25 2023/24 Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds £ £
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Receipts for the year ended 31 March 2025
|MEMBERSHIP
Subscriptions
Capitation
INVESTMENT INCOME RECEIVED
BS & Bank interest
Flexclusive Saver
Savings Account interest
DONATIONS (One Off)
ACTIVITIES
Outings
Camps
FUND RAISING
Bazaar
Jumble Sales
Wine and Wisdom
Sponsored Walk
Coffee Morning
OTHER RECEIPTS
Gift Aid
Giving Machine
Hire of Hall
Syndicate
Miscellaneous
May Day
Uniforms
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR
46,711.63
31 March 2025|6,584.50
(6,305.00)
279.50
1.96
21.70
978.76
1,002.42
5,725.37
2,211.00
3,653.00
5,864.00
3,668.49
1,405.06
1,288.22
1,107.00
-
7,468.77
1,218.43
-
23,588.14
1,085.00
136.00
22.00
322.00
26,371.57
37,480.94 Payments fo|6,224.50
(4,984.00)|
|---|---|---|
|||1,240.50
-
219.06
159.24|
|||378.30
1,379.68
1,709.00
3,016.00|
|||4,725.00
3,026.19
541.23
827.00
1,594.00
192.25|
|||6,180.67
2,654.97
16.78
19,024.53
1,175.00
395.51
-
310.00|
|||23,576.79|
|||r the year ended|
||||
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2024/25 2023/24 Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds £ £
|PREMISES
Boiler Insurance
Cleaning
Electricity
Fire/Smoke Alarms/Fire Extinguishers
Gas
Insurance
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Repairs (Re-Decoration, Garden & Roof - repairs)
Rent
Garden Landscaping
Water & Drainage
DONATIONS
ACTIVITIES
Outings
Camps
Meetings Materials
Equipment
FUND RAISING EXPENSES
Bazaar
Christmas Draw
Sponsored Walk
Wine & Wisdom
ADMIN/ESTABLISHMENT EXPENSES
Internet
Secretarial
Photocopier Rent
Photocopier Copies
Photocopier Paper
Payments for the year ended
31 March 2025|240.00
5,889.78
588.00
130.20
2,008.00
1,364.65
30.00
576.00
1,819.20
5,950.00
199.96
18,795.79
977.50
2,841.55
4,937.60
2,155.48
2,046.12
11,980.75
608.20
150.00
53.21
297.22
1,108.63
312.00
112.50
11.94
18.98
-
455.42|228.24
4,167.08
574.00
89.58
1,250.00
1,279.46
54.96
383.99
1,819.20
-
167.84|
|---|---|---|
|||10,014.35
500.00
2,535.15
2,296.08
1,932.10
752.39|
|||7,515.72
657.15
150.00
-
166.00|
|||973.15
292.00
82.50
19.90
25.88
52.78|
|||473.06|
TRANSPORT
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||2024/25|2023/24|
|---|---|---|
||Unrestricted Unrestricted|funds funds|
||£|£|
|Hire|276.00
|509.01|
||276.00
|509.01|
|OTHER EXPENSES|||
|Syndicate|600.00
|570.00|
|Miscellaneous|273.40
|430.17|
|Badges|200.00
|130.00|
|Trophies|51.00
|51.00|
|AGM|180.49
|151.07|
|Uniform|1,027.49
|541.32|
|Shooting Course|80.00
|-|
||2,412.38
|1,873.56|
|NET STOCK PURCHASES|||
|Bazaar Asset - Father Christmas Presents|65.00
|30.00|
|Draw Asset|20.00
|20.00|
|Transfer to Asset Account|433.99
|811.83|
|TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR|36,525.46
|22,720.68|
||||
||85.00
|50.00|
|PURCHASE / SALE OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT|||
|Purchase of equipment|433.99
|811.83|
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|Statement of Assets & Liabilities as at|||
|---|---|---|
|31 March 2025|||
|||2023/24|
|||Unrestricted|
|||funds|
|||£|
|CASH FUNDS|||
|Bank Current Accounts|23,009.35|14,190.77|
|Savings Account|26,739.83|25,159.24|
|Cash in Hand|14.25|12.25|
|Syndicate Current Account|797.15|1,012.15|
||50,560.58|40,374.41|
|OTHER MONETARY ASSETS|None||
|INVESTMENT ASSETS|None||
|NON-MONETARY ASSETS Assets for Charity's own use|||
|Father Christmas Presents|84.00|102.00|
|Draw - Lottery fee|20.00|20.00|
|Land & Buildings|1.00|1.00|
|Tents & Equipment W.D.V.|1,974.05|2,033.57|
||2,079.05|2,156.57|
|LIABILITIES|None||
|CONTINGENT LIABILITIES /FUTURE OBLIGATIONS|None||
2024/25 Unrestricted funds £
|Capital Asset Workings
31 March 2025
WDV|WDV b/f
Additions
Depn
WDV c/f
2,033.57
433.99
493.51
1,974.05|
|---|---|
||2,033.57
433.99
493.51
1,974.05|
Depreciated in 2025 and going forward on a 20% reducing balance basis
Christmas present stock
42 presents to rollover into 2025 @ £2.00 per present
Trustees' remuneration
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration during the year ending 31 March 2025.
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