2026-03-31-accounts - 1st Rural Roughton Mill Scout Group

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Trustees’ Annual Report

For the period:

From	01-04-2025	To	31-03-2026
	(period start date)		(period end date)

Charity Name		North Norfolk District 1stRural Scout Group
Charity Registration Number (if registered - leave blank if excepted charity)		275585
HQ Registration Number		10015137

Objectives and activities

Summary of the purpose and objects of the charity as set out in its governing document	The objectives of the charity are as a part of The Scout Association. The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values Integrity– We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal Respect– We have self-respect and respect for others Care– We support others and take care of the world in which we live Belief -We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes Co-operation– We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends The Scout Method Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of scouting and: - enjoy what they are doing and have fun - take part in activities indoors and outdoors - learn by doing - share in spiritual reflection - take responsibility and make choices - undertake new and challenging activities - make and live by their promise
Summary of the main activities in relation to the purpose and objects	All sections run an active, exciting and progressive programme which is demonstrated in the popularity of the Cubs, Scout and Explorer sections and the group is grateful for their voluntary contribution to scouting in the area.
Statement confirming the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	The Trustees confirm that the charity meets the Charity Commission’s Public Benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.

*You may choose to include* *further statements, where* *relevant, about:*  Policy on grant making	The trustees have been particularly successful in grant applications and awards. Over £19k has been awarded to the group for new and improved equipment so even greater activities can now be accommodated.

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Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year identifying the difference and impact the charity’s work has made, including on sustainability	The group continues to be popular with young people of most age ranges; however, we are struggling with young people at the 6-8 age range, and the beaver section is temporarily suspended but we are hopeful for a renewed start in late 26 early 27. The Cub Section is at maximum capacity and Scout sections at over 30 scouts and has reached a capacity point with the size of the current leadership team. The new Explorer section has grown exponentially in its first year of operating and exceeds our expectations. We have welcomed additional adult leader support to both scouts and explorer sections, however adult support remains our biggest challenge to the activities on offer. The trustees have continued to work hard in two focus areas: 1. Grant applications 2. Works to improve the grounds and buildings.
*You may choose to include* *further statements, where* *relevant, about:*  Achievements against objectives  Fundraising activities  Contribution made by volunteers The group achieved the award of four significant grants. £2k from the Uniformed Youth Fund as a start-up grant for the explorer unit. £7k from Norfolk Community Foundation for expedition equipment for the explorer unit. £10k from the Rural Business & Communities Project Fund to increase our equipment inventory so we can offer scouting activities to more young people. In early 2026 the group heard that it had been successful in its bid for grant monies to support the transition to green technology and the installation of Solar Panels. Work to deliver this project is ongoing. We held our ever-popular Quiz and Bingo fundraising evenings within the reporting year, raising nearly £1000 from the two events. The group wishes to express its grateful thanks to all volunteers who support the running of the sections each week but there is one volunteer to the trustee board that works tirelessly behind the scenes delivering the many projects that the group undertakes to maintain and improve the facilities on offer to our young people. Tim Revell acts as our unofficial project manager, and his huge contribution needs recognition.
*You may choose to include* *further statements, where* *relevant, about:*  Achievements against objectives  Fundraising activities  Contribution made by volunteers	The group achieved the award of four significant grants. £2k from the Uniformed Youth Fund as a start-up grant for the explorer unit. £7k from Norfolk Community Foundation for expedition equipment for the explorer unit. £10k from the Rural Business & Communities Project Fund to increase our equipment inventory so we can offer scouting activities to more young people. In early 2026 the group heard that it had been successful in its bid for grant monies to support the transition to green technology and the installation of Solar Panels. Work to deliver this project is ongoing. We held our ever-popular Quiz and Bingo fundraising evenings within the reporting year, raising nearly £1000 from the two events. The group wishes to express its grateful thanks to all volunteers who support the running of the sections each week but there is one volunteer to the trustee board that works tirelessly behind the scenes delivering the many projects that the group undertakes to maintain and improve the facilities on offer to our young people. Tim Revell acts as our unofficial project manager, and his huge contribution needs recognition.

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year identifying the
difference and impact the
charity’s work has made,
including on sustainability

The group continues to be popular with young people of most age
ranges; however, we are struggling with young people at the 6-8 age
range, and the beaver section is temporarily suspended but we are
hopeful for a renewed start in late 26 early 27. The Cub Section is at
maximum capacity and Scout sections at over 30 scouts and has
reached a capacity point with the size of the current leadership team.
The new Explorer section has grown exponentially in its first year of
operating and exceeds our expectations. We have welcomed
additional adult leader support to both scouts and explorer sections,
however adult support remains our biggest challenge to the activities
on offer.
The trustees have continued to work hard in two focus areas:
1.
Grant applications
2.
Works to improve the grounds and buildings.

You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about:

Achievements against
objectives

Fundraising activities

Contribution made by
volunteers
The group achieved the award of four significant grants.
£2k from the Uniformed Youth Fund as a start-up grant for the
explorer unit.
£7k from Norfolk Community Foundation for expedition equipment
for the explorer unit.
£10k from the Rural Business & Communities Project Fund to
increase our equipment inventory so we can offer scouting activities
to more young people.
In early 2026 the group heard that it had been successful in its bid
for grant monies to support the transition to green technology and the
installation of Solar Panels. Work to deliver this project is ongoing.
We held our ever-popular Quiz and Bingo fundraising evenings within
the reporting year, raising nearly £1000 from the two events.
The group wishes to express its grateful thanks to all volunteers who
support the running of the sections each week but there is one
volunteer to the trustee board that works tirelessly behind the scenes
delivering the many projects that the group undertakes to maintain
and improve the facilities on offer to our young people. Tim Revell
acts as our unofficial project manager, and his huge contribution
needs recognition.

You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about:

Achievements against
objectives

Fundraising activities

Contribution made by
volunteers

The group achieved the award of four significant grants.
£2k from the Uniformed Youth Fund as a start-up grant for the
explorer unit.
£7k from Norfolk Community Foundation for expedition equipment
for the explorer unit.
£10k from the Rural Business & Communities Project Fund to
increase our equipment inventory so we can offer scouting activities
to more young people.
In early 2026 the group heard that it had been successful in its bid
for grant monies to support the transition to green technology and the
installation of Solar Panels. Work to deliver this project is ongoing.
We held our ever-popular Quiz and Bingo fundraising evenings within
the reporting year, raising nearly £1000 from the two events.
The group wishes to express its grateful thanks to all volunteers who
support the running of the sections each week but there is one
volunteer to the trustee board that works tirelessly behind the scenes
delivering the many projects that the group undertakes to maintain
and improve the facilities on offer to our young people. Tim Revell
acts as our unofficial project manager, and his huge contribution
needs recognition.

Financial review

Review of the financial position	The group finances have been well managed in a year that has seen large transaction of both income and expenditure taking place due to the grant awards, and with complicated criteria to follow for each one grant.
Policy on Reserves, why they are held, and the amount of reserves	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 Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £9000. The Group held reserves of approximately £10000 against this at year end. This is above the level required for operating expenses and means the trustees are safeguarding monies in a sustainable way.
Policy on Investments and investment performance	The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-term

Review of the financial
position

The group finances have been well managed in a year that has seen
large transaction of both income and expenditure taking place due to
the grant awards, and with complicated criteria to follow for each one
grant.

Policy on Reserves, why they
are held, and the amount of
reserves

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 Trustee Board considers
that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running
costs, circa £9000.
The Group held reserves of approximately £10000 against this at year
end. This is above the level required for operating expenses and
means the trustees are safeguarding monies in a sustainable way.

Policy on Investments and
investment performance

The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a
consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-term

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	investments such as stocks and shares. The Group has therefore adopted a low-risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies or The Scout Association's Short Term Investment Service. The Group Trustees regularly monitors the levels of bank balances, and the interest rates received to ensure the group obtains maximum value and income from its banking arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using an account that requires a period of notice before funds may be withdrawn, before doing so the Group Trustee Board considers the cash flow requirements. The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies.
A description of the principal risks	Adopting the above policy ensures any risk to the finances of the group are kept to a minimum and close scrutiny by the chair and treasure ensure there is always sufficient funds to cover expenditure including unexpected spend.

investments such as stocks and shares. The Group has therefore
adopted a low-risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds
are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies or
The Scout Association's Short Term Investment Service.
The Group Trustees regularly monitors the levels of bank balances,
and the interest rates received to ensure the group obtains maximum
value and income from its banking arrangements. Occasionally this
may involve using an account that requires a period of notice before
funds may be withdrawn, before doing so the Group Trustee Board
considers the cash flow requirements.
The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term
investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk averse strategy
to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only
mainstream banks or building societies.

A description of the principal
risks

Adopting the above policy ensures any risk to the finances of the
group are kept to a minimum and close scrutiny by the chair and
treasure ensure there is always sufficient funds to cover expenditure
including unexpected spend.

Structure, governance and management

Type of governing document	The charity’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 (POR) of The Scout Association.
How the charity is constituted	The charity is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. It is constituted as an educational charity.
Trustee selection methods	The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Policies and procedures for the induction and training of trustees	All Trustees complete The Scout Association trustee and mandatory learning within the first six months of joining the Trustee Board, they also complete other Scout Association mandatory learning periodically as required.
Additional governance arrangements	The charity is managed by the Trustee Board, the members of which are the “Charity Trustees”. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 6 Trustees (including 4 Ex-Officio Trustees, and no co-opted Trustees) and meets 3 times a year. The Trustee Board is not supported by a Board Administrator. The Trustee Board exists to support the Leadership Teams in meeting the responsibilities of their appointments and in supporting them to run high-quality and safe programs that give young people skills for life. The Trustee Board maintain appropriate governance policies and oversight. The Trustee Board is responsible for carrying out its purposes for the public benefit, complying with the charity’s governing document and the law, and managing the charity’s resources responsibly. The Trustee Board is responsible for ensuring the charity is well managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good order, and everyone follows legal

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requirements and Scout Association Policy, Organisation & Rules.

This includes responsibility for:

Promoting a positive image of Scouting in the community, as well as its development;
Developing, maintaining and regularly a risk register, including putting in place appropriate mitigations;
Ensuring that the finances are properly managed, and there are sufficient resources (and reserves) to deliver high quality Scouting;
Ensuring a system of internal controls is in place that is designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss;
Ensuring that property is appropriately managed;
Maintaining appropriate insurance of persons, property and equipment;
Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support;
Having an open and transparent selection process for the recruitment of Trustees;
Appointing Advisors as required;
Ensuring effective administration is in place to support the Trustee Board;
Ensuring compliance with applicable governance and charity regulations, including in respect to safety and safeguarding;
Ensuring incidents are appropriately reported in line with regulation and policy;
Ensuring applicable policies and regulations are regularly reviewed and changes implemented as appropriate;
Ensuring transparency of operations, including in the preparation of accounts and holding and AGM;
Ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation;
Acting as a responsible employer for any employees, who are effectively managed.

Plans for future periods

Plans for future Periods

The trustee board is currently working hard to ensure the successful delivery of the solar panel project in 2026.

The trustees are actively planning further enhancements to the Mill HQ car park in 2027 with the support of reclaimed council infrastructure and it is hoped that this will be reported upon next year.

Reference and administration details

Principal Address	Principal Address	Old Mill Old Mill Road Roughton Norfolk NR11 8PE	Old Mill Old Mill Road Roughton Norfolk NR11 8PE

	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
1	Alan Daniels	GroupChair
2	TonyDennis	GroupLead Volunteer
3	Peter Hill	GroupTreasurer
4	Steve Blatch	Scout Team Member
5	Tanya Revell	Cub Team Leader
6	PaddyBennett	Beaver Team Member
7	Jamie Sergeant	Explorer Team Leader

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8 Emma Broughton Trustee 9 10 11 12

Name and address of advisors

Type of advisor Name Address Independent Examiner / Auditor Ally Burgess 14 Wells Avenue North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0TE

Detail others

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees by:

Signed on behalf of the charity’s	trustees by:
Signature
Full name	Alan Daniels
Position held	Chair of Trustee Board
Date	01 June 2026

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				Current	Year		Prevous yr
	Unrestricted			Restricted	Designated
	funds			funds	funds	Total funds	Total funds
ecetps angerowsa	nee	e
Donations, le acies and	similar		income
Membershipsubscriptions				3091.50	2633.50	5725.00	6241.00
Subtotal				3091.50	2633.50	5725.00	6241.00
Property rent			7426.00			7426.00	8843.00
Uniform / badges			82.40			82.40	15.00
Subtotal			7508.40	3091.50	2633.50	13233.40	15099.00
Activities
Fundraising/donations			5209.32			5209.32	2100.32
Grants				19000.00		19000.00	0.00
Other			2244.95			2244.95	1433.73
Subtotal			7454.27	19000.00	0.00	26454.27	3534.05
Total GrossIncome		14962.67		22091.50	2633.50	39687.67	18633.05
Asset and investment
sales, etc.			0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Total receipts	214,962.67			222,091.50	22,633.50	E39,687.67	E18,633.05

	For	the year from	the year from	01/04/2025	To	31/03/2026
Receipts and payments
				Current	year		Prevous yr
	Unrestricted			Restricted	Designated
	funds			funds	funds	Totai funds	Totai funds
Charitable Pa ments
Waterand Sewerage			713.00			713.00	712.00
Electricity, Oil & Gas		2124.52				2124.52	1882.06
Uniform and Badges			901.10			901.10	1180.73
Grounds maintenance			246.50			246.50	803.96
Youth programme			213.50			213.50	97.00
Materials and Equipment		23707.67				23707.67	1712.45
Insurance		1754.98				1754.98	1702.02
Repairs and renewals		1366.92				1366.92	7116.52
business rates			0.00			0.00	221.45
Fire safety			249.00			249.00	400.33
Adult support and training			346.00			346.00	148.00
Sundries			80.43			80.43	345.95
Cleaning			0.00			0.00	34.71
Stationery			153.60			153.60	151.20
Capitation		4216.00				4216.00	3872.00
Misc		1381.38				1381.38	737.27
Cardnet Charges			1.26			1.26	51.38
Sub total		37455.86		0.00	0.00	37455.86	21169.03
Fundraising expenses
General				0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Sub total			0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Total Gross
Expenditure	237,455.86			EO.OO	EO.OO	E37,455.86	E21,169.03
Net of
receipts/(payments)		-22493.19		22091.50	2633.50	2231.81	11305.65
Transfers between
funds			0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00

Statement of assets	and liabilities	and liabilities	atthe	end	ofthe	year
			Current	Year			Prevous yr
Unrestricted		Restricted		Designated		Totalfunds	Totalfunds
funds		funds		funds
Cash funds
Bank currentaccount
	5057.89					5057.89	4957.44
Bank deposit account	15003.08					15003.08	12790.83
Total cash funds	20060.97		0.00		0.00	20060.97	17748.27
Other monetary assets
Tax claim
	0.00		0.00		0.00	0.00	0.00
Debts due from the
	0 00		0.00		0.00	0.00	0.00
Insurance claim
	0.00		0.00		0.00	0.00	0.00
Sub total	0.00		0.00		0.00	0.00	0.00
Investmentassets
Investment property- detail
	0.00		0.00		0.00	0.00	0.00
Non monetary assets
for charity's own use
Badge stock	750.00					750.00
Other stock
						0.00	0.00
Land & Buildings	0.00	424360.00			0.00	424360.00	424360.00
Equipment, furniture etc
	0.00	31827.00			0.00	31827.00	31827.00
Other
	0.00		0 00		0.00	0.00	0.00
Sub total	2750.00	2456	187.00		EO.OO	E456,937.OO	2456 187.00
Liabilities
Accounts not yetpaid
	0.00		0.00		0.00	0.00	0.00
Expenses incurred but not
invoiced	0.00		0.00		0.00	0.00	0.00
Other liabilities
	0.00		0.00		0.00	0.00	0.00
Sub total	0.00		0.00		0.00	0.00	0.00
Points of Note, Grants
Received
TSA Grant, Explorers	2000.00
Norfolk Community
Fund, Explorers	7000.00
NCC North Norfolk Rural
& Business Community
Grant	10000.00