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2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2024 Period start date To Period end date 31[st] March 2025 Charity name: 2[nd] Uxbridge [St Margarets] Scout Group

Charity registration number:274788

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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10		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (if any)
Darren Butcher GLV
Mark Loring
Toni Lawes
Michael Redgrave
HarveyO’Rourke
Vanessa Goodwin
Stephen Leighs
Susan Leighs Chair
Clare Green
David Redgrave Treasurer

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25		 It is governed by Scout Association policy ,
organisation and rules ROYAL CHARTER
4TH JANUARY 1912 AS AMENDED BY
SUPPLEMENTAL CHARTER DATED 28
MAR 1949 AS AMENDED BY
SUPPLEMENTAL CHARTER DATED 18
FEB 1959 AS AMENDED BY
SUPPLEMENTAL CHARTER DATED 05
MAY 1967 AS AMENDED BY
SUPPLEMENTAL CHARTER DATED 19
JUL 1991 AS AMENDED ON 08 FEB 2018
AS AMENDED ON 30 APR 2019 AS
AMENDED ON 12 FEB 2020
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 The Group Scout Council has a
governance role for the charity .
Trustee selection methods
including details of any		 Para 1.25 There is a selection process. The Trustees
are appointed by the existing trustee board

constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 The policies and procedures for the training
and induction of Trustees is that of the
Scout Association as in POR.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The groups charitable purpose is to actively
engage and support young people in their
personal development, empowering them
to make a positive contribution to society.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 We provide progressive and adventurous
activities that develop skills confidence and
character in young people aged 6 to 18.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Para 1.38 The group is supported by a wide range of
volunteers; Leaders , Trustees , Parents
and carers, local community . without the

Contribution made by support of volunteers, the group could not volunteers exist.

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 During the reporting period, 2ndUxbridge
Group has continued to deliver high quality
youth provision in line with Scout
Associations guidelines. At the same time,
it continues to review and improve existing
provision.
The Group has continued to maintain
diverse and engaging activities for
members across all sections to meet the
needs of all its members.
At the 2025 Census, 2ndUxbridge had 96
youth scouts across all 3 sections

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end of the period		 Para 1.21 Receipts for the year amounted to £59k
compared to £44k in the previous year. This
variance was mainly due to the Scout unit
signing up to the District Kandersteg summer
camp for 2025.
Expenditure for the year amounted to £58k
compared to £53k with camp expenditure
increasing in line with income due to Kandersteg
camp advance costs payable to District. In
addition, the rates due to Hillingdon council were
paid late for 23/24.
Overall this year was in surplus by approx £1k
compared to the loss in the prior year of approx
£9k.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The charity’s reserve policy is any unrestricted
funds not committed are sufficient to enable the
charity to continue to achieve its objectives. The
reserves policy and the level of reserves are
reviewed from time to time.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £47,947
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially
in deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern		 Para 1.23

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 At the end of the 2025 financial year, the
Treasurer in position stepped down. The
Current Chair person has also indicated
that they will be looking to step down during
the financial year 2025-2026
Other With the previous treasurer stepping down
in May 2025, the new treasurer has
collated the financial accounts based on
information available

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name 2ndUxbridge [St Margarets] Scout group
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 274788
Charity’s principal address 148 Long Lane
Hillingdon
UB10 0EH

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
Darren Philip Butcher


Group Lead Volunteer
10/11/2025
10/11/2025
The 2nd Uxbridge Scout Group (St Margaret's) Charity The 2nd Uxbridge Scout Group (St Margaret's) Charity The 2nd Uxbridge Scout Group (St Margaret's) Charity 274788 274788 CC16a
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period from 01/04/2024 To 31/03/2025
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted funds
to the nearest £
16,495
30,787
8,281
2,528
278
-
-
147
611
59,127
-
-
-
59,127
985
2,241
5,340		 Restricted funds
to the nearest £
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
16,495
30,787
8,281
2,528
278
-
-
147
611
59,127
-
-
-
59,127
985
2,241
5,340		 Last year
to the nearest £
Hall Hire 16,495 16,575
Camps/Trips/Activities 30,787 17,396
Subs 8,281 6,668
Donations 2,528 1,716
Fund Raising (AGM) 278 708
Gift Aid Received - -
Grants Received - 250
EasyFundraising 147 132
Interest 611 602
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 59,127 44,046
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
- -
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
44,046
Maintenance 985 - - 985 2,687
Cleaning 2,241 - - 2,241 2,750
Rates 5,340 - - 5,340 -
Electricityand Gas 6,648 - - 6,648 6,615
Water 899 - - 899 987
Insurance 1,448 - - 1,448 1,389
Fire Equipment Servicing 106 - - 106 -
Camps/Trips/Activities/Equipment 32,562 - - 32,562 23,340
Uniform/Badges 192 - - 192 1,331
DESU Subs Reimbursement - - - - 980
Uxbridge and District Scout Council 5,324 - - 5,324 4,167
Miscellaneous **691 ** - - 691 4,711
Training 967 - - 967 -
Audit and Accountancy **281 ** - - 281 1,475
Bank and card charges **51 ** - - 51.12 -
~~Charitable Donations~~ - ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ 2,355
**Sub total ** 57,733 - - 57,733 52,786
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 -
-
-
57,733
1,393
-
47,947
49,340
Equipment - -
- -
Sub total - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
52,786
(8,739)
-
60,041
47,516
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Details		 Unrestricted funds
to nearest £		 Restricted funds
to nearest £		 Endowment funds
to nearest £

B1 Cash funds

Natwest Reserve Account 43,998 -
Natwest Current Account 5,181 - -
OSM Cards 162 - -
Total cash funds 49,340 - -
(agree balances with receipts and
payments account(s)) OK OK OK

Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds

B2 Other monetary assets

B3 Investment assets

B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use

Details
Debtors
Prepayment		 to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-		 to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-		 to nearest £
Debtors - - -
Prepayment - - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Fund to which asset
belongs		 Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-		 Current value
(optional)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Details

Fund to which asset Current value Cost (optional) Details belongs (optional) Building (insurance value) 262,500

General Equipment - -
Camping Equipment - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

B5 Liabilities

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

Details
Accounts Payable
Unpaid Expenses		 Fund to which
liability relates
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted		 Amount due
(optional)
240
-
-		 When due
(optional)
Accounts Payable Unrestricted 240
Unpaid Expenses Unrestricted
Unrestricted
-
-
Signature Print Name
Darren Butcher
Gillian Thompson		 Date of approval
Darren Butcher 10/11/2026
Gillian Thompson 10/11/2026

IER October 2018

IER October 2018

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ members of

Charity Name

2[nd] Uxbridge (St Margarets) Scout Group

On accounts for the year ended

31 March 2025

Charity no (if any)

274788

Set out on pages

1-2

(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

Responsibilities and basis of report

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

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:

I confirm that there is no other matter to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

31 January 2025

Signed: Date: Name:

Dr P K Hopkins

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address:

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8 North Common Road

Uxbridge

UB8 1PD

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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