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2024-12-31-accounts

Annual Report 2024 Scouts Thurrock

Thurrock District Scout Council

Annual Report and Statement of Accounts

Year End 31st December 2024

Annual General Meeting

Thursday 12th June 2025

Contents

Key Information............................................................................................................ 3
Trustees’ Annual Reports............................................................................ 4
District Lead Volunteer
Squirrel Scouts
Beaver Scouts
Cub Scouts
Scouts
Explorer Scouts
Scout Network
Condovers
Cherrywood
Scout Shops
Appointments Committee
Health and Safety
Gang Show
Training
Statement of Accounts..................................................................................... 16
Independent Examiner’s Report........................................................ 41

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District President Registered Charity Number David Gregory 279853

Key Information

District Vice-Presidents The Scout Association Number David Butcher 11729 Diana Cole Peter Lowne Audrey Wheatley

District Trustees Offce Sub-Team Membership
Geoff Harris(To 13th June 2024) District Chair *
Iain Rider(To 13th June 2024 and from
Trustee Board Chair (From October		 *
October 2024) 2024)
David Gregory(To 13th June 2024) District Vice Chair
Lyn Rider(To 13th June 2024) District Secretary
Steve Morgan District Treasurer Finance & Governance
Ian Scott District Lead Volunteer *
Glenn Ford Volunteering Development Team Lead Finance & Governance
Tim Gregory(To 26th Sept 2024) Support Team Lead Health & Safety (To 26th Sept 2024)
Sue Rogers Programme Team Lead
Lynn Taylor 14 - 24 Team Lead
Jessica McDonald(To 9th May 2024) District Youth Lead
Jaimie Trumper(From 9th May 2024) District Youth Lead
Neil Ashurst(To 13th June 2024)
John Daines(To 13th June 2024) Finance & Governance
Emma Dell(To 13th June 2024)
Luke Ford(To 13th June 2024)
Andrew Gilbey(To 13th June 2024)
Janis Hudson(To 13th June 2024) Finance & Governance
Laura Kennard(From 14th Nov 2024) Finance & Governance
Laurence Key(To 13th June 2024)
Scott Kitchenham(To 13th June 2024)
Brian Phillips Health & Safety (Team Lead)
David Tapsell(To 13th June 2024)
Malcolm Taylor(To 13th June 2024)
Steve Taylor(To 13th June 2024) Finance & Governance
Colin Ward(To 13th June 2024)
David Ward Finance & Governance (Team Lead)
Tim Webb(To 13th June 2024) Health & Safety

*: The Trustee Board Chair and District Lead Volunteer are Ex Officio Members of sub teams of the Trustee Board and can attend at any time.

Administrative Address 117 Southend Road Grays Essex RM17 5NP

Bankers Lloyds Bank plc 34 High Street Grays Essex RM17 6LX

Property Custodian The Scout Association Trust Corporation Gilwell Park London E4 7QW

Online

www.thurrockscouts.org.uk facebook Thurrock Scouts bluesky @thurrockscouts.org.uk instagram @thurrockscouts

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Structure, Governance and Management

Type of governing document

The District’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.

How the charity is constituted

The District is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Districts.

Trustee selection methods

The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association.

Objectives, activities, achievements and future plans

Summary of the objectives of the charity

The objectives of the District are as a unit of the Scout Association.

The Scout Association’s objectives are as follows:

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 cooperate 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:

Summary of the main activities, achievements and future plans

These are set out in the following pages.

Public Benefit Statement

The District meet the Charity Commission’s public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.

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Financial Review (including Reserves Policy)

The accounts for the Financial Year ending 31 December 2024 are shown on pages 17 to 40 of this document.

The Statement of Financial Activities on Page 17 incorporate the income and expenditure for the District (General) Fund and the designated funds of the two Campsites (including their Development Funds), Explorer Scouts, Network, Gang Show and the Active Support Units of Avock, Gang Show, Playscheme and SCH. Page 18 shows the summary Balance Sheet.

The individual accounts for the General and Discretionary Funds are shown within pages 27 to 40. Page 41 shows the Independent Examiner’s report.

Overall receipts in 2024 totalled £267,526, while payments totalled £192,605. The net receipts of £74,921 resulted in an increase to District Fund balances from £289,182 to £ 364,103. The year-end Fund balance of £364,103 comprises depreciated capital assets of £73,226 and net current assets of £290,877.

The balance in the General Fund as of 31 December 2024 totalled £191,297 and included a grant of £33,102 from the Scout Shop Trust ahead of its closure at the end of 2024. The District has a policy to retain a Reserve of £30,000 in order to cover one year running costs (circa £10k) and the running costs of the largest group in the District (circa £20k). The Trustees will continue to review the level of the General Fund and the Reserve on an annual basis. Balances are also held by other parts of the District in designated funds, but these are being retained to meet variations in running costs and planned developments, particularly at the Campsites.

Declaration

The Summary Annual Report and Accounts were approved by the Trustees at their meeting on 1st May 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Iain Rider District Chair

Steve Morgan Trustee

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I do not think there is such a thing as a quiet year in our District - as evidenced by the section reports. That said 2024 turned out to be even busier than anticipated.

District Lead Volunteer

Ian Scott

My approach has always been about the people, the processes and, when in doubt, pragmatism.

The preparation for transformation – our new ways of volunteering and the move to the new digital tools – was a constant theme. Thank you to everyone that helped get our data ready for migration into the new membership system.

Change – no matter how well intended or needed – can be unsettling and more so if the roles and/or teams you have volunteered with are ones that have had to change the most. I appreciate the additional pressure this has put on volunteers. All I would ask is that in our dealings with each other (at all levels in Scouting) we take a breath and focus on the positives.

Squirrels have grown across the District this past year and we now have 6 Dreys up and running.

Squirrel Scouts Sue Rogers

It was great to see them out in force at Sue Rogers our Renewal of Promise Service and Programme Team Lead they also had the opportunity to join in with Jamboree on the Trail, the Beaver Hike and their Christmas event.

Throughout 2024 we presented around 54 Chief Scout Bronze Awards. These awards mark a huge achievement for the Beavers who have to complete their six challenge awards to become eligible for the Bronze Award. This also means they have completed a sleepover. For some this is their first night away from their families and is a huge achievement. I would like to say well done to all of those Beavers and thank you to their leaders and families.

Beaver Scouts

Jo Salter

Beaver Team Lead

Our Annual District Sleepover was held at Condovers campsite and

There was also the need to implement the learning from the Great Orme inquest. I hope that everyone I spoke to (at every opportunity) – at District camps, events, presentations etc. – found it useful to know the context of the changes and that in most cases we were already on the journey to implement them.

Good progress has been made on historical items which should allow us to concentrate in 2025 on the next chapter for the District.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me in my role of supporting the District. I would like to thank the District Trustees past and present, particular thanks to Geoff Harris for his support as District Chair until the last AGM and for Iain Rider for agreeing to be co-opted. My sincere thanks to the senior leadership team for reminding me when needed and for their insight.

And although it is often said it is genuinely meant – thank you to each and every volunteer for what you do, as that is what truly is the ‘District’ and makes Thurrock successful.

I’m pleased to say that Jo Salter has taken the Sub Team Lead role for the section alongside her Beaver role and has plans for some great activities for them going forward.

was run by the OATS team. The theme was Spies and the Beavers that attended thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you to the OATS team for their fun packed programme and all the hard work they put in to make the event a huge success.

We continued with our Beaver Rainbow Challenge which was a three part challenge that ran from April to April. The three elements of last year were: a games afternoon held at Ockendon Headquarters; a Challenge afternoon held at 2nd 6 Stanford Headquarters with the

Cub Scouts

Sue Rogers

Programme Team Lead

support of SCH Active Support; and the third element being a craft element. Colonies made a model that depicts the area in which they meet. A lot of effort was put into the entries. Thank you to SCH for the difficult task of judging.

We enjoyed our first joint event with the Squirrels section, and completed a nature trail walk in Wat Tyler Park, Pitsea. We were once again supported by SCH Active Support who ran bases which allowed the Beavers to complete aspects of their challenge badges. Thank you to SCH as your support enabled us to run the activity.

In the summer break Beaver Colonies attended Playscheme and participated in the many activities available for them, encouraging Beavers to try different activities.

Belhus and Aveley Beaver Leaders ran a spooky party for the Beavers of the District and those that attended thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Thank you to those that gave up their time to run this event.

I would like to thank all the adult volunteers and Young Leaders that

There have been several competitions and events again this year to keep the Cub Section busy!

Games competition was the first event of the year with 16 Packs attending. A variety of games were played but there wasn’t a PlayStation or Xbox in site!

The final of the Rifles competition took place in March. Special thanks goes to John Daines and his team for giving each Cub in every Pack the opportunity to take part in the competition.

It was great to see so many packs represented at Hathaway Academy for the District Renewal of Promise service.

District Camp in July had an Olympic theme with 18 Packs attending the weekend. It was a great weekend with

run the Beaver Sections on a weekly basis. You provide the Beavers with varied programmes, opportunities to learn and try new things and the chance to achieve their badges and Chief Scout Bronze Awards. It does not go unnoticed the time and hard work that goes into running a Colony, so a huge thank you to you all.

As a District team we hope to provide additional events that supplement your programme giving Beavers the opportunity to meet Beavers from across the District. These events rely on your attendance and support so thank you for helping them be the success they are. In 2025 and going forward we hope to have more joint activities with the Squirrel and Cub sections.

Thank you to Kay, Angela and Jenny for your ongoing support, I look forward to working with you in 2025. Well done also to Angela and Jenny for achieving their Wood Badge as District Beaver Leaders.

I am looking forward to all we can achieve within the Beaver Section of Thurrock District in the coming years, and well done for everything that was achieved in 2024.

each Pack representing a different country. The weather was great until the heavens opened on Sunday afternoon forcing us to hold our closing ceremony in the marquee.

August saw several Packs visit the Essex Jamboree, as well as attending their own summer camps and enjoying the activities laid on by Playscheme.

Docklands Scout Project was invaded by over 100 Cubs in September over two days. The Cubs enjoyed having the opportunity to have a go at canoeing, kayaking, sailing and rowing. It was a first for many on the water which can be daunting but everyone came home smiling after a great day.

Cub Quiz was held in October with 15 Packs battling it out for the trophy. Their knowledge was tested on

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Scouts

Michael Peacefull

Scouts Team Lead

rounds including music, spelling and Scouting to name just a few.

The Deputy DC Challenge was open to all Cubs to take part in. They had to collect as many different items they could in a matchbox, say why they enjoyed being a Cub, and draw a picture of their Akela - some of which were uncanny!

The Section were able to return to St Peter and St Paul’s Church for the annual Carol Service this year where we were visited by the Christmas elves. Special thanks go to Pam Kirby for hosting the service.

It was great to see so many young people achieving their Chief Scout Silver Award this year, many congratulations to them all.

Unfortunately, Tony Cosans had to stand down midway during the

March 2024 – LV Challenge was once again a success with 228 young people and 77 leaders in attendance. This was won by Horndon-on-the-Hill Scout Troop. Big thank you to all of the helpers for this event, especially two of our Active Support Units – Gang Show and SCH.

May 2024 – Jamborama was a very successful event run by OATS active support. 15 Troops were represented with 146 young people and many Leaders. Thanks to OATS active support and all leaders that help run this very popular event.

June 2024 - Docklands Scout Project weekend. Another very successful event that was fully supported by Troops and leaders. Again, another full programme of water activities with many badges earned. Thanks to Tim Gregory and his team for another successful event.

July/August 2024 - Essex Jamboree. 12 Troops attended this life changing event for our young people and adult support.

year due to personal reasons and will now be taking a role with the Explorers Section. Special thanks goes to Tony (and Helen and the family) for everything he has done for the section. Paul Minshall also had to step down from his District role and I would like to thank him for his help with the section over the years too.

Steve Cootes and Sarah Watts are taking on the Cub Team Lead role going forward and I wish them well in their new roles.

Finally, my thanks go to Kath, Steve Sarah, Sue and Maggie, the District Cub team, for all you do for the Section, as well as all the Packs and leaders for supporting the District events and activities. The Cub Section is very strong in Thurrock and I’m sure there are exciting things planned going forward by the new team.

November 2024 – This year the Night Hike started at Belchamps Scout campsite and took in the area around Hockley. This year we had 10 Troops in attendance. A big thank you to OATS active support unit that covered the scoring, SCH active support unit that provided vehicle coverage and to all the leaders that also covered bases on the evening. A big thank you for this also needs to go to the leaders that were out on the hike with their scouts too.

December 2024 saw the ever popular Ready Steady Cook – This year they had to buy and cook their own 2 course menu. Thanks go to Stevie Gregory for running this event, SCH active support supplying the judges and East Tilbury for use of their hall.

Chief Scout Gold Awards – 33 presented.

A special shout out though must go to Terry Mead and Tony Skinner who supported the Scout Section during a transition period.

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Explorer Scouts

Lynn Taylor

14 - 24 Team Lead

Scout Network

Neil Ashurst

Network Team Lead

Thanks to all the people that continue to provide regular meetings & activities for the Explorers and special thanks to all those that help plan and support the District events that enable the Explorers to come together.

A summary of our District events shown below:

Phoenix Network attended the Isle of Wight Revolution 2024 and invested six members (well, on the ferry, but it was still in the Isle of Wight wider area). The members are planning to attend Revolution again in 2025. There is a planned Inter-Network evening with Hobgoblin (Basildon), and there will also be a second joint link as some of Hobgoblin’s members will be attending with Phoenix to Revolution 2025.

Phoenix members have been linking with some Explorer members through the end of last year and into 2025, and through this there has been some new members that have turned 18 and joined Network. We also have a couple more currently linking from Explorers with the intention to have them join when they turn 18 too. Toby has worked with Zenith on gaining new members. Jaimie has advised that most of the members at Aquila

We have continued reviewing and upgrading our equipment and storage facilities, to equip the Explorers for now and the future. Owing to time and weather constraints this is a slow but ongoing process.

Following transformation Tony Cosans is Team Lead Explorer Scouts and Neil Ashurst Team Lead Phoenix Scout Network.

and Pyxis now appear to be younger members.

Other than the summer months last year, Phoenix are averaging around 7-8 members each Network evening and with the continuous links with the Explorer groups, they will be looking at increasing this in future.

Phoenix are confirmed to attending the Thurrock Scouts Dinner & Dance, sharing a table with the Aquila leaders. All available members plan to be at St. George’s Day Renewal of Promise, but will be with their own respected groups, rather than as Network.

Regarding awards, there are 5-6 people interested in doing their Gold DofE and potentially also their King Scout Award. The plan is to hopefully to ask Beth Morton-Kemp to attend an evening to discuss and support on the awards.

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Condovers

Laurence Key

Committee Chair

Cherrywood

Tim Webb

Committee Chair

It has been another busy year at Condovers with a total of 1,925 nights away, 648 evening visitors and 763 day visitors.

The major events of Jamborama, Beaver Sleepover and District Cub Camp took place throughout the year. The site was also used by the Explorer Section for their cooking competition.

Playscheme took place with yet another week of fun activities for all age groups, thanks to everyone involved in the planning and operation.

The Brown and A Teams have been very busy helping to maintain and look after the site throughout the year and also planning new projects to improve Condovers. Without all the hard work involved by both teams it would be impossible to keep the site looking so good. The Brown Team meets on Tuesdays and the A Team meets

Last year the site was in use from the first week in January to the last week in December with weekday evenings in the summer proving popular.

Overall we had:

A total of 2,134 visitor days/nights compared to 2,063 the previous year, with the site picking up on use by Scouting Groups from out of District. In all there were 43 separate bookings for use of the site.

As in previous years we received help from 2nd Stanford-le-Hope Scout Troop who helped us prepare for seeding an over 100 metre long earth bund that had been built to help prevent flooding of the site from the Mardyke.

at weekends, new volunteers are welcome to join either team. During the summer we hope to have people working at the site every Saturday between 9 and 12, pop in for a chat and a cup of tea.

The Rat Run has been upgraded with emergency exit doors and is now in use again. Another activity that can be carried out at Condovers is tree identification, ask Rob for the leaflets.

Thanks to Stewart Abbott and his team for dealing with the “Lower Thames Crossing” and the “Thurrock Flexible Generation Plant” which is being built the Tilbury side of the railway line.

Many thanks to the Condovers Management Committee, Warden Rob, Sally, Brown Team, A Team, and everyone else who have kept Condovers maintained throughout the year.

As well as regular ongoing maintenance works including grass cutting and tree maintenance, we also completed a number of other projects. These included external maintenance to the log cabin including completely painting it and also carrying out maintenance to the roof and rainwater goods. We also carried out maintenance work to two of the containers by re-roofing them and completed the replacement of the sleepers edging the drive and car park. The timber steps from the car park to the field were also replaced with concrete slab steps. We also purchased a ride on grass cutter to deal with all the areas that are too small for the large grass cutter to deal with.

During the year we lost Nick Fields who was Assistant Warden for the site and had been involved with Cherrywood over a considerable number of years. We also erected a memorial plaque on the maintenance building for Brian Edwards, who was involved with the site from the beginning in 1989 and was also Warden from 2015 to 2019. We are

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looking into a plaque for all those who have been involved with Cherrywood.

Towards the end of the year Tim Gregory resigned from the Cherrywood Sub-Committee and we would like to thank Tim for all his technical advice and help that he has given us over the years he has been on the committee. The committee would also like to thank Steve Morgan who stepped down from his role as District Treasurer at the end of the year and proved much input and information for the committee, and also for dealing with payments very efficiently.

face and a virtual basis to plan and manage the running of the site. The site is maintained by a group of volunteers forming the ‘Wednesday Club’ who carry out maintenance work and projects – obviously on a Wednesday. We are always on the lookout for new members and anyone is very welcome to join us (on a Wednesday).

On a regular basis we have our Warden, Andy Kemp, and our regular helpers and committee members Brian Phillips, Lynn Taylor, Dave Gregory, Ian Brice, Laurence Key, Brian Stock, James Kemp and Tim Webb.

The Cherrywood committee continues to meet regularly on both a face to

Scout Shops

David Ward

Scout Shops Team Lead

We continue to operate two shops within the District which operate at different times, thereby giving parents and leaders a greater choice of opening hours. We continue to offer Scout Association uniform (Squirrel, Beaver, Cub, Scout, Explorer, and Network/Adult) cheaper than the internet. Shopping in store has the added advantages that profit is retained within the district and uniforms can be tried on to make sure the size is right.

We continue to support leaders by providing items they need for running their sections and some items such as flags and tentage are sold at cost price to Scout Groups within our District.

Early in 2024 a final grant of £33,000 was made to the district from Thurrock Scout Shop Trust. Trust business was then concluded, and Thurrock Scout Shop Trust was formally closed. All Scout Shop business was put under the control of the District Trustee Board. Following Transformation, the Scout Shop is operated as a sub-team within the District’s Support Team.

Despite all the changes within Scouts, trading has continued uninterrupted.

Badge sales are managed through Lesley Ward and the quickest and most efficient way to obtain badges is to email badge orders direct to Lesley using the email address shop@ thurrockscouts.org.uk . Orders placed by email are often delivered to the leader within a day or two of the order being placed. Whether the email is merely a list of badges or leaders wish to attach the OSM shopping list to the email is a personal choice for the leaders. All we need is a clear list of your requirements.

We continue to provide a click and collect service for leaders. Merely email your order to shop@ thurrockscouts.org.uk – telling us if you want to collect the goods at Grays or Stanford-le-Hope, or posted. We will do the rest.

We must give many thanks to the team of people who staff our two shops, week in, week out. They do an excellent job. Special thanks too for the managers Janis & Lesley/Dave and Stewart, our treasurer/cashier, for successfully leading and delivering the Scout Shop operation.

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Appointments Committee

Heather Butcher and Peter Victory

Appointment Secretaries

Health and Safety

Brian Phillips

Health and Safety Team Lead

The two panels continued to meet on a regular basis in the two venues to process the new appointments within the district. As was the case last year, the number of new appointments was low, partly due to the change in the system from November, when Appointment Committees were disbanded.

In total we approved 18 new appointments, the majority in the Beaver Scout sections. There were 1 Squirrel Scout Leader, 1 Assistant Squirrel Scout Leader, 2 Squirrel Scout Section Assistants, 1 Assistant Beaver Scout Leader, 6 Beaver Scout Section Assistants, 1 Cub Scout Leader, 1 Assistant Scout Leader, 1 Cub Scout Section Assistant, 2 Scout Section

The Health & Safety Committee meets bi-monthly to cover health and safety issues within the District. The Committee aims to advise and inform both the District and Groups of current Scouting health and safety issues and requirements. The Committee is made up of Brian Phillips, Tim Webb, Tim Gregory, Nick Webb, and Mark Harrison.

The District website provides useful links to health & safety information that is available from HQ and the Committee works towards ensuring they are up to date and relevant.

The Committee occasionally issue Bulletins. We issued 2 Bulletins in 2024: No. 14 Gas Appliance Safety and No. 15 Risk Assessments.

This year we also ran a Risk Assessment workshop at the request of The Board of Trustees and unfortunately we only had 4 attendees from 3 different Groups/ Premises.

The Committee also puts out a yearly Health & Safety Questionnaire to all Groups, District Units and District Premises asking them for information on the status of health & safety in their Group/District Unit/District Premises. This is reported anonymously to the Board of Trustees statistically and no individual Groups or Sections are identified.

Assistants, 1 Explorer Scout Leader and 1 Deputy Youth Commissioner. Again it was gratifying to see young leaders come forward to take up full adult roles.

It was a disappointing year for reviews being processed, with only 16 being forwarded for approval. Thanks to those few line managers who kept on top of their reviews, which made our job easier. As suspected, the new system will take over the notification and processing of reviews in the future.

Our thanks to all those who have helped us provide what we believe has been an accommodating and effective committee.

Returns

In all, 28 questionnaires were sent out to Groups, managers of property, Explorer Units and Network with 24 returned.

Questionnaires were not received from 3 Groups and 1 Active Support Section.

We used a traffic light system to highlight areas which concerned us.

Red Signal - Alerts

Fire Extinguisher Inspection

Of the 24 responses, 23 inspection dates are within the last 12 months and 1 is 2 years old.

Summary: Fire Extinguisher inspections should be carried out annually and may invalidate premises insurance if not carried out.

Electrical Installation Condition Report

Electrical Installation Condition Reports should be carried out every 5 years. The oldest report is 10 years old. 13 premises that have had an electrical safety test are within the last 5 years. 4 premises have not answered the question.

Summary: There is a legal requirement for this to be carried out every 5 years.

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PAT Testing

Amber Signal - Caution

This is a new question this year.

Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)

12 out of 24 Groups/Sections state they carry out PAT testing of which 2015 was the oldest date for PAT Testing,

3 carried theirs out in 2023 and 8 in 2024.

7 Groups/Sections answered that they do not carry out PAT Testing. 1 Group did not answer the question, 2 did not know and 2 answered not applicable.

Summary: Groups and Sections should carry out PAT Testing of their cables and appliances every 2 years.

Gas Safety Inspection

1 gas safety inspection is over 3 years old. 3 gas safety inspections are over 2 years old.

Summary: This is a legal requirement for this to be carried out annually.

Premises Risk Assessment

2 Premises have a Premises RA which are over a year old.

Summary: Remind Groups/Sections that Premises Risk Assessments should be reviewed annually.

Risk Assessments

Of the 24 Groups/Sections to respond, 4 have either answered no or not applicable to having a Risk Assessment for regular meeting nights for each of the Sections in their Group. Of the 4 Groups/Sections that do not have a RA for regular meeting nights for each of the Sections in their Group, 2 of them have also answered no or not applicable to having a written RA of section activities not covered either by a Premises RA or a Regular Meeting Night RA.

Summary: Groups/Units need to be reminded that RAs are a mandatory requirement in POR.

It is a POR requirement that a risk assessment is undertaken for all Scouting activities and is included in ‘Getting Started’ training so all Leaders should be aware of this.

The requirement for a Fire Risk Assessment for non-domestic premises is a statutory requirement.

4 Groups/Sections did not give a date for their Fire Risk Assessment. Otherwise, the oldest date was February 2024 which is within the last 12 months.

Summary: The 4 Groups/Sections with no dates given need to revise their Fire Risk Assessments.

Asbestos

Of the 24 Groups/Units to respond, 2 premises are still to be surveyed. This question was first asked in 2022 at which time 12 premises were still to be surveyed.

3 premises who have had an Asbestos Survey do not have an Asbestos Management Plan.

1 premises who has had a survey does not make all users and contractors aware of location of Asbestos Containing Materials.

Summary: This question was first asked in 2022 at which time 12 premises were still to be surveyed so we are seeing an improvement. Encourage the remaining 2 premises to have an asbestos survey carried out. All Groups who have had a survey should have an Asbestos Management Plan in place. All Groups should make all users and contractors aware of location of any Asbestos Containing Materials.

Accidents reported in accident book

Of the 24 Groups/Section to reply, there were 63 accidents reported in an accident book. 28 of these were from 2 Groups. 8 Groups/Sections reported they had no accidents in their accident books for 2024.

Summary: It is concerning that 8 Group/Sections have had no accidents during the year. All Groups/Sections need to record any accident requiring any kind of treatment.

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Green Signal - On track

Does the Group/Section have a person responsible for Fire Safety? 23 out of 24 Groups/Sections who responded have someone responsible.

Are regular fire drills carried out? 19 out of 24 Groups/Sections who responded have someone responsible.

Are all leaders in your group/section given a fire safety induction? 17 out of 24 Groups/Sections who responded have someone responsible.

Labelling of Asbestos Containing Materials

All Premises that answered the survey and have had an Asbestos Survey carried out advise they label their Asbestos Containing Materials.

HQ reportable accidents within the last 12 months

There were 9 reportable accidents within the last 12 months. This is up on the 3 reported last year.

Accident Books

23 have an accident book. 1 Group/ Section did not answer the question.

Accident Book Review Period

Of the 24 Groups/Sections to reply, 1 review weekly, 9 monthly, 8 quarterly, 2 bi-monthly, 1 bi-annually, 1 annually and 2 unanswered.

Use of the HQ Near Miss Process

14 out of 24 to respond use the HQ Near Miss process which is an improvement upon the 10 that used it last year.

Showers and Legionella Management Plans

The only showers are at the campsites and they both have a legionnaires management plan in place.

Trailers and Tyre Ages

9 of the responders have a trailer. 2 of the trailers have tyres over 10 years old.

I would like to thank, Tim Webb, Tim Gregory, Nick Webb and Mark Harrison for their contributions to this Sub-committee.

Of the 24 Groups/Sections to respond,

Gang Show

Graham Monk

Show Chair

Gang Show finally returned in 2024 with a first show since 2019 and with a mainly new cast.

The Show had a new streamlined and shortened format which was generally well received and resulted in many more young people attending during the week instead of at the Saturday Matinee performance. We will monitor this as we move forwards. The Tuesday evening invited audience performance was also poorly attended and this will now be discontinued.

The new cast were enthusiastic and willing to learn and this made it an easier task for our Directors, Tricia Beckett and Dave Tapsell, together with our excellent choreographer Sharon Armfield and Tony Cosans who provided significant support to the younger members.

The show itself was a mixture of full stage musical numbers, sketches, comedy and our normal mix of Ralph Reader material. The “Human Puppets” number performed by eight Explorer Scouts was very well received.

The Committee worked hard behind the scenes to ensure as smooth a production as possible and the show would not have been possible without the numerous members of the backstage crew who give freely their time, operating in the background but providing vital support with wardrobe, props, music and the stage crew ensuring everything (well almost everything) was where it should be, when it should be.

We now look forward to the 2025 show with rehearsals already underway and eight additions to the cast.

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Training

Gill Cobley

Learning Team Lead

Thurrock training team have continued to provide many trainer/facilitator hours of virtual training via Zoom to everyone in the County (and beyond). Additionally, the team also provided the usual fun and informative face to face training on Residential Training Weekends at Thriftwood to enable more Wood Badges and Nights Away Permits to be achieved. None of these hours consider the additional time spent preparing and debriefing before and after delivering courses. Special thanks to Graham Monk, Peter Cobley, Colin Ward, Dean Chaplin, Dan Smith, Ian Newell, Malcolm Taylor, Abi and Jenny Flack and Tom Cordell for making this all possible.

Many thanks also to our First Aid team for continuing to provide you with many training opportunities.

With all this training comes validation, without which the learning undertaken for (what is now referred to as the Branching Out Modules) is incomplete. It’s impossible to put a value in terms of ongoing hours spent by TAs and LTAs with our learners. These are the ‘unseen’ hours that are often taken for granted but we know that none of this could happen without their ongoing support.

Thank you to you all for everything you do.

In addition to all this there are all the hours spent running and analysing Compliance and Training reports so

we can stay on top of things, as well as plan and administer all the courses. If anyone thinks training happens by magic - we know it doesn’t! ‘It’s only two hours a week’!

Thank you to those who completed their learning and those who supported them by validation to enable a smooth transition to the new membership system in November.

Following Transformation there was a change regarding Wood Badges. There is now only an opportunity to gain one Wood Badge in the future so you won’t receive additional ones for changing role or Section. This has been really good news from an administrative point of view.

I hope to see more Thurrock volunteers make the most of the many training opportunities offered.

https://www.essexscouts.org.uk/ volunteer-development/learning

Some of us have changed roles and responsibilities following Going Live with the new membership and learning systems so this is my last report as Local Training Manager but my first as your Learning Team Leader for both Thurrock and the County.

Thank you again for being a fantastic team! Every part you play is very much appreciated!

Good luck to everyone on your Scouting journey.

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Statement of Accounts For the period 1st January to 31st December 2024

16

Statement of Financial Activities Consolidated Summary for the year ending 31st December 2024

All Funds are Unrestricted

Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment income
Total Income
11, 12
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Total Expenditure
11, 12
Net Income/(Expenditure)
Transfers Between Funds:
11
Net Movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
11
Fund Balances Carried Forward		 General
£
Designated
£
Total
Unrestricted
£
2023
£		 General
£
Designated
£
Total
Unrestricted
£
2023
£		 General
£
Designated
£
Total
Unrestricted
£
2023
£		 General
£
Designated
£
Total
Unrestricted
£
2023
£
28,171 8,859 37,030 35,741
135,809 82,068 217,877 274,917
0 5,277 5,277 2,982
7,342 0 7,342 4,417
171,322 96,204 267,526 318,057
0 2,912 2,912 2,239
100,564 89,644 190,208 257,970
100,564 92,556 193,120 260,209
70,758 3,648 74,406 57,848
4,305 (4,305) 0 0
75,063 (657) 74,406 57,848
115,719 173,463 289,182 231,334
190,782 172,806 363,588 289,182

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Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2024

All Funds are Unrestricted

Notes
Fixed Assets:
Tangible assets
14
Total Fixed Assets
Current Assets:
Stocks
Debtors
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand
Total Current Assets
13
Liabilities:
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one
year
Net current assets or liabilities
Total assets less current liabilities
13
Creditors: Amounts falling due after more
than one year
Provision for Liabilities
Total net assets or liabilities
The funds of the charity:
General Funds
15, 16
Designated Funds:
Cherrywood Campsite
17
Cherrywood Development
18
Condovers Campsite
19
Condovers Development
20
Explorer Scouts
21
Gang Show & SAS
22
Network
23
Playscheme
24
SCH SAS
25
Total Designated Funds
Total charity funds		 General
£
Designated
£
Total
£
2023
£		 General
£
Designated
£
Total
£
2023
£		 General
£
Designated
£
Total
£
2023
£		 General
£
Designated
£
Total
£
2023
£
0 73,226 73,226 80,339
0 73,226 73,226 80,339
13,671 216 13,887 296
12,790 0 12,790 15,334
0 0 0 0
178,657 99,364 278,021 240,016
205,118 99,580 304,698 255,646
14,336 0 14,336 46,803
190,782 99,580 290,362 208,843
190,782 172,806 363,588 289,182
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
190,782 172,806 363,588 289,182
190,782 0 190,782 115,719
0 0 0 0
0 43,501 43,501 45,074
0 75,729 75,729 82,018
0 22,269 22,269 19,095
0 14,184 14,184 13,929
0 8,601 8,601 2,764
0 985 985 870
0 7,537 7,537 6,013
0 0 0 3,700
0 172,806 172,806 173,463
190,782 172,806 363,588 289,182

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Notes to the Accounts

Note Description Page
1 Accounting Policies 20
2 Transfers between funds 20
3 Grants received 20
4 Camping Charges - Condovers and Cherrywood Campsites 21
5 Held by District on behalf of other Funds 21
6 Benevolence Fund 21
7 International Fund 21
8 Jack Petchey Award Scheme 21
9 Sums owed to District by Scout Groups 21
10 Debtors 21
11 Summary Analysis of Income and Expenditure by Fund 22
12 Detailed Analysis of Income and Expenditure by Fund 23
13 Analysis of Balance Sheet 24
14 Analysis of Fixed Assets 26
15 TDSC General Account - General Fund 27
16 TDSC General Account - Analysis of District Activities and Expenses 28
17 Cherrywood Campsite - Designated Fund 30
18 Cherrywood Development - Designated Fund 31
19 Condovers Campsite - Designated Fund 32
20 Condovers Development - Designated Fund 34
21 Explorers - Designated Fund 35
22 Gang Show and SAS - Designated Fund 36
23 Network - Designated Fund 38
24 Playscheme - Designated Fund 39
25 SCH SAS - Designated Fund 40

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2024

1 Accounting Policies

1a Basis of preparation

The accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention and in accordance with the current Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) FRS 102.

1b Accounting period

The accounts cover all transactions in the period 1 January to 31 December 2024, whether in the SoFA or in the Balance Sheet with the exception of the Gang Show which, for reasons of consistency, only include the income and expenditure relating to the year of a single Show.

The Gang Show SAS accounts however, included as a separate column within the Gang Show accounts, cover all transactions within the financial year.

1c Incoming resources

Income is accounted for on a receivable basis, other than income received in respect of expenditure which is deferred to the period when the activity or event takes place. Membership subscriptions collected on behalf of other parts of the Scout Movement are reported in the SoFA net of any amount paid out, as this element of the subscriptions are in effect held as agents before being dispersed.

1d Resources expended

Expenditure is included in the accounts on an accruals basis. VAT is not recoverable by the charity and is included with the expenditure to which it relates.

2 Transfers between Funds

In line with usual policy the deficit at Cherrywood Campsite of £1,573 was covered by a transfer from Cherrywood Development Fund at the year end. Additionally, in 2024 Condovers Campsite transferred a net £1,324 to the Condovers Development Fund and the SCH SAS Unit transferred their remaining balance of £4,305 to the District General Fund.

3 Government Grants and other major grants and donations received

Thurrock Council operated an annual “Block Grant” system where all applications for Grant Aid from Scouts and Guides within Thurrock Council boundaries are made to a committee set up for the purpose and Thurrock District Scout Council act as agents for this money and only account for any part of the grant they receive. In 2024, the Alf Lowne Scout Centre received a total of £3,195 and Thurrock Explorers received £575.

Thurrock Explorers also received grants totalling £2,100 from the Jack Petchey Foundation and, in addition to gift aid of £1,232, received a £500 donation from the Wellcome Church.

Thurrock District received a grant of £33,102 from the Scout Shop Trust prior to its closure in 2024.

Condovers Development Fund received grants totalling £1,850 from National Highways and Shell.

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4 Camping Fees - Condovers and Cherrywood

These include the annual camping fees for Thurrock (paid at the same time as membership fees), which this year has been split 81% for Condovers and 19% for Cherrywood.

5 Held by District on behalf of Other Funds

The District holds cash on behalf of Cherrywood Development (£43,433) and Condovers Development (£22,269), both of which are Designated Funds within the Accounts.

6 Benevolence Fund

The District hold a Benevolence Fund to assist young people in Thurrock with a proportion of the cost of Scouting activities in the UK where they would otherwise miss out.

7 International Fund

The balance in this account is held towards future World Jamborees and International Activities. The District is acting as an agent for this money.

8 Jack Petchey Award Scheme

The District is a Member of the Jack Petchey Award Scheme and acts as agents for the monetary Awards.

9 Sums owed to District by Scout Groups

There is only one outstanding loan of £10,000 which was advanced in 2021 to 1st Corringham Scout Group.

10 Debtors

Debtors include accrued income owed for the use of Alf Lowne Scout Centre and due to be paid in early 2025.

21

Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024

Note 11 - Summary Analysis of Income and Expenditure by Fund

General Funds
TDSC Fund
Total General Funds
Designated Funds
Cherrywood Campsite
Cherrywood Development
Condovers Campsite
Condovers Development
Explorer Scouts
Gang Show and SAS
Network
Playscheme
SCH SAS
Total Designated Funds
Total Funds		 Income
£
Expenditure
£
Net Income/
Expenditure
£
Transfers
Between
Funds
£
Net
Movement
in Funds
£
Fund
Balances
Brought
Forward
from 2023
£
Fund
Balances
Carried
Forward
£		 Income
£
Expenditure
£
Net Income/
Expenditure
£
Transfers
Between
Funds
£
Net
Movement
in Funds
£
Fund
Balances
Brought
Forward
from 2023
£
Fund
Balances
Carried
Forward
£		 Income
£
Expenditure
£
Net Income/
Expenditure
£
Transfers
Between
Funds
£
Net
Movement
in Funds
£
Fund
Balances
Brought
Forward
from 2023
£
Fund
Balances
Carried
Forward
£		 Income
£
Expenditure
£
Net Income/
Expenditure
£
Transfers
Between
Funds
£
Net
Movement
in Funds
£
Fund
Balances
Brought
Forward
from 2023
£
Fund
Balances
Carried
Forward
£		 Income
£
Expenditure
£
Net Income/
Expenditure
£
Transfers
Between
Funds
£
Net
Movement
in Funds
£
Fund
Balances
Brought
Forward
from 2023
£
Fund
Balances
Carried
Forward
£		 Income
£
Expenditure
£
Net Income/
Expenditure
£
Transfers
Between
Funds
£
Net
Movement
in Funds
£
Fund
Balances
Brought
Forward
from 2023
£
Fund
Balances
Carried
Forward
£		 Income
£
Expenditure
£
Net Income/
Expenditure
£
Transfers
Between
Funds
£
Net
Movement
in Funds
£
Fund
Balances
Brought
Forward
from 2023
£
Fund
Balances
Carried
Forward
£
171,322 100,564 70,758 4,305 75,063 115,719 190,782
171,322 100,564 70,758 4,305 75,063 115,719 190,782
18,046 19,619 (1,573) 1,573 0 0 0
0 0 0 (1,573) (1,573) 45,074 43,501
19,465 24,430 (4,965) (1,324) (6,289) 82,018 75,729
1,850 0 1,850 1,324 3,174 19,095 22,269
29,497 29,242 255 0 255 13,929 14,184
13,594 7,757 5,837 0 5,837 2,764 8,601
315 200 115 0 115 870 985
6,343 4,819 1,524 0 1,524 6,013 7,537
7,094 6,489 605 (4,305) (3,700) 3,700 0
96,204 92,556 3,648 (4,305) (657) 173,463 172,806
267,526 193,120 74,406 0 74,406 289,182 363,588

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024

Note 12 - Detailed Analysis of Income and Expenditure by Fund

General Funds
TDSC Fund
Total General Funds
Designated Funds
Cherrywood Campsite
Cherrywood Development
Condovers Campsite
Condovers Development
Explorer Scouts
Gang Show and SAS
Network
Playscheme
SCH SAS
Total Designated Funds
Total Funds		 Donations
and
Legacies
£
Charitable
activities
£
Other
trading
activities
£
Investment
Income
£
Total
incoming
resources
£
Raising
funds
£
Charitable
activities
£
Total
resources
expended
£		 Donations
and
Legacies
£
Charitable
activities
£
Other
trading
activities
£
Investment
Income
£
Total
incoming
resources
£
Raising
funds
£
Charitable
activities
£
Total
resources
expended
£		 Donations
and
Legacies
£
Charitable
activities
£
Other
trading
activities
£
Investment
Income
£
Total
incoming
resources
£
Raising
funds
£
Charitable
activities
£
Total
resources
expended
£		 Donations
and
Legacies
£
Charitable
activities
£
Other
trading
activities
£
Investment
Income
£
Total
incoming
resources
£
Raising
funds
£
Charitable
activities
£
Total
resources
expended
£		 Donations
and
Legacies
£
Charitable
activities
£
Other
trading
activities
£
Investment
Income
£
Total
incoming
resources
£
Raising
funds
£
Charitable
activities
£
Total
resources
expended
£		 Donations
and
Legacies
£
Charitable
activities
£
Other
trading
activities
£
Investment
Income
£
Total
incoming
resources
£
Raising
funds
£
Charitable
activities
£
Total
resources
expended
£		 Donations
and
Legacies
£
Charitable
activities
£
Other
trading
activities
£
Investment
Income
£
Total
incoming
resources
£
Raising
funds
£
Charitable
activities
£
Total
resources
expended
£		 Donations
and
Legacies
£
Charitable
activities
£
Other
trading
activities
£
Investment
Income
£
Total
incoming
resources
£
Raising
funds
£
Charitable
activities
£
Total
resources
expended
£
28,171 135,809 0 7,342 171,322 0 100,564 100,564
28,171 135,809 0 7,342 171,322 0 100,564 100,564
20 18,026 0 0 18,046 0 19,619 19,619
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
705 17,247 1,513 0 19,465 0 24,430 24,430
0 1,850 0 0 1,850 0 0 0
5,929 23,568 0 0 29,497 0 29,242 29,242
137 13,102 355 0 13,594 0 7,757 7,757
270 45 0 0 315 0 200 200
1,798 1,136 3,409 0 6,343 2,912 1,907 4,819
0 7,094 0 0 7,094 0 6,489 6,489
8,859 82,068 5,277 0 96,204 2,912 89,644 92,556
37,030 217,877 5,277 7,342 267,526 2,912 190,208 193,120

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024

Note 13 - Analysis of Balance Sheet

FIXED ASSETS (NET OF DEPRECIATION)

CURRENT ASSETS

Stocks

Scout Shop Condovers Campsite 1st Corringham Loan Accrued Income Renewal of Promise - Deposit Dinner and Dance Hold WSJ Hold Network Hold Other Debtors Payments in Advance - All other

Total Stock

Debtors

Total Debtors

Notes
9
10		 General
£
Designated
£
Total
£
2023
£		 General
£
Designated
£
Total
£
2023
£		 General
£
Designated
£
Total
£
2023
£		 General
£
Designated
£
Total
£
2023
£
0 73,226 73,226 80,339
13,671 0 13,671 0
0 216 216 296
13,671 216 13,887 296
10,000 0 10,000 10,000
1,990 0 1,990 2,892
0 0 0 2,000
200 0 200 200
0 0 0 242
600 0 600 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
12,790 0 12,790 15,334

Cash

COIF Deposit CAF 60 Day Notice Deposit Instant Access District No 1 District No 2 Held by District on behalf of Designated Funds Cherrywood Petty Cash Condovers Account Explorers Account Gang Show and SAS Accounts Network Account Playscheme Account SCH SAS Scout Shop Bank & Cash Account Section Accounts - Cubs

Total Cash

Total Current Assets

5
19
21
22
23
24
25		 109,188 0 109,188 103,866
50,396 0 50,396 0
65,165 0 65,165 40,498
5,124 0 5,124 64,811
2,424 0 2,424 831
(65,702) 65,702 0 0
0 68 68 5
0 2,287 2,287 1,383
0 14,184 14,184 13,929
0 8,601 8,601 2,764
0 985 985 870
0 7,537 7,537 6,013
0 0 0 3,700
10,836 0 10,836 0
1,226 1,226 1,346
178,657 99,364 278,021 240,016
205,118 99,580 304,698 255,646

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General Designated Total 2023 Notes £ £ £ £

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Creditors (within one year)

Benevolence Fund Donation Held International Fund Jack Petchey Fund Jack Petchey Leader Award Rieneck Castle Hold Other Creditors Thurrock Grant Held Receipts in Advance

Total Creditors

Net current assets or liabilities Total assets less current liabilities

Creditors (falling due after more than one year) Provisions for liabilities

Total net assets or liabilities

6
7
8		 2,589 0 2,589 1,028
0 0 0 500
4,399 0 4,399 4,231
6,833 0 6,833 6,762
0 0 0 989
0 0 0 3,750
515 0 515 305
0 0 0 29,238
0 0 0 0
14,336 0 14,336 46,803
190,782 99,580 290,362 208,843
190,782 172,806 363,588 289,182
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
190,782 172,806 363,588 289,182

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024

Note 14 - Analysis of Fixed Assets

Condovers
Havers Lodge
The Barn
Toilet Block
Condovers Totals
Cherrywood
Site & Services
Log Cabin
Toilet/Shower Block
Mower & Strimmer
Maintenance Building
Cherrywood Totals
Total Fixed Assets		 Cost as at 1
beginning
of the year
£
Additions
£
Cost at end
of the year
£
Depreciation
at beginning
of the year
£
In Year
Depreciation
£
Accumulated
Depreciation
at end of the
year
£
Net book
value at
beginning
of the year
£
Net book
value at the
end of the
year
£		 Cost as at 1
beginning
of the year
£
Additions
£
Cost at end
of the year
£
Depreciation
at beginning
of the year
£
In Year
Depreciation
£
Accumulated
Depreciation
at end of the
year
£
Net book
value at
beginning
of the year
£
Net book
value at the
end of the
year
£		 Cost as at 1
beginning
of the year
£
Additions
£
Cost at end
of the year
£
Depreciation
at beginning
of the year
£
In Year
Depreciation
£
Accumulated
Depreciation
at end of the
year
£
Net book
value at
beginning
of the year
£
Net book
value at the
end of the
year
£		 Cost as at 1
beginning
of the year
£
Additions
£
Cost at end
of the year
£
Depreciation
at beginning
of the year
£
In Year
Depreciation
£
Accumulated
Depreciation
at end of the
year
£
Net book
value at
beginning
of the year
£
Net book
value at the
end of the
year
£		 Cost as at 1
beginning
of the year
£
Additions
£
Cost at end
of the year
£
Depreciation
at beginning
of the year
£
In Year
Depreciation
£
Accumulated
Depreciation
at end of the
year
£
Net book
value at
beginning
of the year
£
Net book
value at the
end of the
year
£		 Cost as at 1
beginning
of the year
£
Additions
£
Cost at end
of the year
£
Depreciation
at beginning
of the year
£
In Year
Depreciation
£
Accumulated
Depreciation
at end of the
year
£
Net book
value at
beginning
of the year
£
Net book
value at the
end of the
year
£		 Cost as at 1
beginning
of the year
£
Additions
£
Cost at end
of the year
£
Depreciation
at beginning
of the year
£
In Year
Depreciation
£
Accumulated
Depreciation
at end of the
year
£
Net book
value at
beginning
of the year
£
Net book
value at the
end of the
year
£		 Cost as at 1
beginning
of the year
£
Additions
£
Cost at end
of the year
£
Depreciation
at beginning
of the year
£
In Year
Depreciation
£
Accumulated
Depreciation
at end of the
year
£
Net book
value at
beginning
of the year
£
Net book
value at the
end of the
year
£
10,337 0 10,337 10,337 0 10,337 0 0
15,848 0 15,848 9,905 793 10,698 5,943 5,150
126,406 0 126,406 52,010 6,320 58,330 74,396 68,076
152,591 0 152,591 72,252 7,113 79,365 80,339 73,226
30,541 0 30,541 30,541 0 30,541 0 0
6,321 0 6,321 6,321 0 6,321 0 0
34,848 0 34,848 34,848 0 34,848 0 0
2,298 0 2,298 2,298 0 2,298 0 0
11,004 0 11,004 11,004 0 11,004 0 0
85,012 0 85,012 85,012 0 85,012 0 0
237,603 0 237,603 157,264 7,113 164,377 80,339 73,226

All major fixed assets owned by the District Scout Council are held within the two campsites. The values currently shown in the accounts are the net book values (after depreciation) of only some of these assets. There are eighteen building type assets not included in the balance sheet values. Two of these assets were fully depreciated before the current accounting format was adopted, two were fully donated buildings, two were purchased outright, eleven are storage shipping containers and cost less than £5,000 and were not considered for capitalisation and one a garage no longer in use. There are three site tractors purchased outright and not capitalised.

While the net book value of capitalised assets is £73,226, the current valuation for insurance purposes of all “capital type” assets is:

Buildings £1,292,206
Major Equipment £4,500
Total £1,296,706

Depreciation is charged to the accounts to write off the value of the capitalised assets at both Condovers and Cherrywood campsites. These assets are being depreciated over 20 years. The assets at Cherrywood are now fully depreciated.

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024

Note 15 - TDSC General Account - General Fund

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Membership Subscriptions
Received
Less: Paid
1c
Donations
Charitable activities
District Events & Activities
Section Activites (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts)
ALSC Income
Scout Shop Income
Other District Income
3
Investment Income
Bank Interest
Total Income
16
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
District Events & Activities
Section Activities (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts)
ALSC Expenses
Scout Shop Expenses
Other District Expenses
Total Expenditure
16
Net income / (expenditure)
Fund Transfers
2
Net Movement in Funds
Balance at 1 January
Balance at 31 December		 2024
£
73,580
(45,674)		 2023
£
69,970
(42,658)
27,906
265
28,445
14,682
10,910
42,011
39,761
7,342		 27,312
600
116,197
14,416
13,553
0
50,000
4,417
171,322 226,495
28,439
14,776
10,790
36,473
10,086		 120,759
14,353
14,715
0
9,735
100,564 159,562
70,758
4,305		 66,933
0
75,063
115,719		 66,933
48,786
190,782 115,719

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024

Note 16 - TDSC General Account - Analysis of District Transactions

Analysis of District Activities
Archery
Axe Throwing
Bushcraft
Dinner & Dance
District Museum
Grosvenor Hall
JOTT
Mobile Climbing Tower
Kandersteg
Renewal of Promise
Rieneck
Water Activities
Other
Total District Activities
Section Activities
Beavers
Cubs
Scouts
Total Section Activities
Alf Lowne Scout Centre
Donations
Electricity
Equipment
Gas
Grants Received
0
Income From Centre Users
Insurance
Maintenance and Equipment
Other
Rates
Rent
Water Rates
Total Alf Lowne Scout Centre
Scout Shop		 Income
£
75
195
0
3,210
63
0
282
0
0
0
20,255
4,365
0		 Expenditure
£
60
0
0
3,328
283
0
225
71
0
369
20,255
3,792
56		 Net
£
15
195
0
(118)
(220)
0
57
(71)
0
(369)
0
573
(56)
28,445 28,439 6
1,209
9,027
4,446		 1,323
9,147
4,306		 (114)
(120)
140
14,682 14,776 (94)
0
0
0
0
3,195
7,715
0
0
0
0
0
0		 0
920
0
443
0
0
685
1,330
690
65
6,358
299		 0
(920)
0
(443)
3,195
7,715
(685)
(1,330)
(690)
(65)
(6,358)
(299)
10,910 10,790 120
42,011 36,473 5,538

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Analysis of Other District Transactions
Administration
Awards & Badges
Bank Charges
Clothing/Uniforms
Donations
Equipment Sales
Grants
Insurance
Interest
Meetings
Membership Fees
Training
Other
Total Other
Total District Income and Expenditure
on General Account
(before Fund Transfers)		 Income
£
Expenditure
£
Net
£
0
2,870
(2,870)
0
1,727
(1,727)
0
76
(76)
0
2,082
(2,082)
265
140
125
6,500
0
6,500
33,102
0
33,102
0
2,594
(2,594)
7,342
0
7,342
0
196
(196)
27,905
0
27,905
0
0
0
160
401
(241)
75,274
10,086
65,188
171,322
100,564
70,758

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024

Note 17 - Cherrywood Campsite - Designated Fund

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Donations
Charitable activities
Camping Fees
4
Grants
3
Insurance Claim
Other Income
Total Income
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
Administration
Water Rates
Insurance
Gas
Electricity
Equipment
Telephone & Broadband
Alarm & Fire Systems
Site, Maintenance & Equipment
Rates
Rent
Waste Disposal
Other Expenses
Total Expenditure
Net income / (expenditure)
Fund Transfers
2
Net Movement in Funds
Balance at 1 January
Balance at 31 December
Funded by:
Capital		 2024
£
20
17,901
0
0
125		 2023
£
40
14,290
2,000
1,126
938
18,046 18,394
456
732
2,939
294
1,560
0
617
684
11,430
137
20
700
50		 350
535
3,550
150
1,072
0
540
5,830
8,912
218
20
820
0
19,619 21,997
(1,573)
1,573		 (3,603)
3,603
0
0		 0
0
0 0
0 0

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024

Note 18 - Cherrywood Development - Designated Fund

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Other trading activities
Fund Raising
Total Income
EXPENDITURE ON:
None
Total Expenditure
Net income / (expenditure)
Fund Transfers
2
Net Movement in Funds
Balance at 1 January
Balance at 31 December
Funded by:
Cash held by District
Cash held by Cherrywood		 2024
£
0		 2023
£
0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0
(1,573)		 0
(3,603)
(1,573)
45,074		 (3,603)
48,677
43,501 45,074
43,433
68		 45,069
5
43,501 45,074

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024 Note 19 - Condovers Campsite - Designated Fund

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Donations
Charitable activities
Camping Fees
4
Lodge Rents
Electricity
Gas
Grants
Activities
Other
Other Trading Activities
Tuck Shop: Income
Less: Opening Stock
Less: Purchases
Add: Closing Stock
Shop Surplus / (Defcit)
Total Income
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising Funds
Events
Charitable activities
Administration
Electricity
Activity Equipment
Alarm & Fire
Gas
Telephone & Broadband
Insurance
Rent & Rates
Water Rates
Site, Maintenance & Equipment
Special Works
Waste Disposal
Depreciation
14
Other
Total Expenditure		 2024
£
705
16,273
100
419
0
0
455
0		 2023
£
378
18,290
0
471
0
0
150
20
3,241
(296)
(1,648)
216		 2,863
(669)
(1,823)
296
1,513 667
19,465 19,976
0
349
2,748
29
348
113
553
4,508
295
1,504
5,237
676
946
7,113
11		 0
347
2,436
28
252
63
392
9,194
315
884
2,290
1,587
1,758
7,113
90
24,430 26,749

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Notes
Net income / (expenditure)
Fund Transfers
2
Net Movement in Funds
Balance at 1 January
Balance at 31 December
Funded by:
Capital
Stock
Cash held by District
Cash held by Condovers		 2024
£
2023
£
(4,965)
(6,773)
(1,324)
(413)
(6,289)
(7,186)
82,018
89,204
75,729
82,018
73,226
80,339
216
296
0
0
2,287
1,383
75,729
82,018

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024

Note 20 - Condovers Development - Designated Fund

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Donations
Charitable Activities
Grants received
3
Other trading activities
Fund Raising
Total Income
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
Fund Raising
Total Expenditure
Net income / (expenditure)
Fund Transfers
2
Net Movement in Funds
Balance at 1 January
Balance at 31 December
Funded by:
Cash held by District		 2024
£
0
1,850
0		 2023
£
0
1,050
0
1,850 1,050
0 0
0 0
1,850
1,324		 1,050
413
3,174
19,095		 1,463
17,632
22,269 19,095
22,269 19,095

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024

Note 21 - Explorers - Designated Fund

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Membership Subscriptions
Received
Less: Paid
1c
Donations
3
Charitable activities
Camps and Activities
Grants
3
Other trading activities
Fundraising
Total Income
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
Administration & Stationery
Camps & Activities
Equipment
Rent & Insurance
Necherchiefs & Badges
Total Expenditure
Net income / (expenditure)
Fund Transfers
Net Movement in Funds
Balance at 1 January
Balance at 31 December		 2024
£
2023
£
12,115
10,874
(7,918)
(6,540)
4,197
4,334
1,732
977
20,893
27,484
2,675
3,031
0
0
29,497
35,826
193
356
25,016
29,124
2,032
56
1,582
830
419
271
29,242
30,637
255
5,189
0
0
255
5,189
13,929
8,740
14,184
13,929

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024

Note 22 - Gang Show & SAS - Designated Fund

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Membership Subscriptions
Received
Less: Paid
Donations
Charitable activities
Ticket Sales
Advertising
Clothing
DVDs and CDs
Arts Council Grant & other Sponsors
Other Income
All other Gang Show SAS income
Other trading activities
Fundraising including programmes & raffes
Total Income
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
Fundraising expenses (including raffe)
Charitable activities
Theatre Hire
Wardrobe and Clothing
Stage
Props (including music)
Make Up
Admin, Postage, Printing & Publicity
Refreshments & Entertaining
Rent
DVDs
Donations
Miscellaneous
All other Gang Show SAS spend
Total Expenditure		 2024 Show
£
Gang Show
SAS 2024
£
Total
Gang Show
2024
£
2023 Total
£
0
10
10
10
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
10
27
100
127
100
10,380
0
10,380
0
0
0
0
0
515
0
515
0
535
0
535
0
500
0
500
0
1,172
0
1,172
0
0
0
0
0
355
0
355
0
13,484
110
13,594
110
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,437
0
1,437
0
569
0
569
0
361
0
361
0
14
0
14
0
1,592
0
1,592
227
161
0
161
0
550
0
550
0
1,015
0
1,015
0
0
600
600
150
1,433
0
1,433
0
0
25
25
0
7,132
625
7,757
377

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Notes
Net income / (expenditure)
1b
Fund Transfers
Net Movement in Funds
Balance at 1 January
Balance at 31 December		 2024 Show
£
Gang Show
SAS 2024
£
Total
Gang Show
2024
£
2023 Total
£
6,352
(515)
5,837
(267)
0
0
0
0
6,352
(515)
5,837
(267)
433
2,331
2,764
3,031
6,785
1,816
8,601
2,764

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024

Note 23 - Network - Designated Fund

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Membership Subsciptions
Received
Less: Paid
Donations
Charitable activities
Activities
Grants
Clothing
Other
Total Income
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
Donations
Activities
Materials & Equipment
Rent
Clothing
Sundry
Total Expenditure
Net income / (expenditure)
Fund Transfers
Net Movement in Funds
Balance at 1 January
Balance at 31 December		 2024
£
270
0		 2023
£
390
0
270
0
35
0
10
0		 390
0
60
0
0
0
315 450
0
200
0
0
0
0		 0
269
0
200
0
39
200 508
115
0		 (58)
0
115
870		 (58)
928
985 870

Note: Scout Networks transferred from Counties to Districts in 2017.

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024

Note 24 - Playscheme - Designated Fund

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Membership Subsciptions
Received
Less: Paid
Donations
Charitable activities
Entertainment
Other income
Other trading activities
Fund Raising (including Catering, Bar and BBQ)
Total Income
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
Fund Raising (including Catering, Bar and BBQ)
Charitable activities
Entertainment
Operational
Donation
Other Expenses
Total Expenditure
Net income / (expenditure)
Fund Transfers
Net Movement in Funds
Balance at 1 January
Balance at 31 December		 2024
£
0
0		 2023
£
0
0
0
1,798
21
1,115
3,409		 0
1,600
1,189
620
2,315
6,343 5,724
2,912
152
978
0
777		 2,239
1,147
6,197
0
607
4,819 10,190
1,524
0		 (4,466)
0
1,524
6,013		 (4,466)
10,479
7,537 6,013

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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024

Note 25 - SCH SAS - Designated Fund

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Membership Subscriptions
Received
Less: Paid
Donations
Charitable activities
Scout, Explorer and Unit Activities
Support to Groups and others
Air Rifes
Grants
Sundry income
Total Income
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
Materials and Equipment
Administration
Activities
Air Rifes
Support to Groups and others
Sundry expenses (including training)
Total Expenditure
Net income / (expenditure)
Fund Transfers
Net Movement in Funds
Balance at 1 January
Balance at 31 December		 2024
£
0
0		 2023
£
0
0
0
0
0
5,212
1,828
0
54		 0
0
672
8,706
654
0
0
7,094 10,032
125
0
498
751
5,115
0		 118
34
520
714
8,803
0
6,489 10,189
605
(4,305)		 (157)
0
(3,700)
3,700		 (157)
3,857
0 3,700

Note: SCH SAS Unit bank account has been closed and the balances transferred to the District General Fund.

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Independent Examiner’s Report

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Thurrock District Scout Council for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Thurrock District Scout Council 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 Thurrock District Scout Council accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 respect of the Thurrock District Scout Council as required by section 130 of the Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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.

Name: Andrew J Merritt MAAT

Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): Association of Accounting Technicians

Address: 66 Aluric Close Chadwell St Mary Grays Essex RM16 4NB

Date: 30th April 2025

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Produced by Andrew Gilbey for Thurrock District Scout Council Registered Charity (England and Wales): 279853