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2024-12-31-accounts

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Trustees' Annual Report

For the period From (start date) 0 1 0 1 2 4 to end date 3 1 1 2 2 4

Section A

Reference and administration details

Charity name

Other names the charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any)

HQ registration number

Charity’s principal address

14th CanterburyScout 14th CanterburyScout 14th CanterburyScout 14th CanterburyScout 14th CanterburyScout 14th CanterburyScout Group Group
2 8 5 8 1 0
3 5 9 0 8
28 Victoria Road
Canterbury
Kent
Postcode C T 1 3 S Q

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)

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�Nicholas Thurston Chair
�Mary Bentley
Sally-Anne Ritchie Treasurer
�David Bentley AGSL
Sarah Barry DGSL
�Philip Castle ABSL Until 13th July 2024
�Tabitha Castle
�Matthew Wade
�Olgun Chetin Until 13th July 2024
Ross Buggins AESL
Andrea Hatfield GSA
Elena Garrett
Arthur Garrett Until 13th July 2024
Julie Fountain From 13th July 2024
Alexandra Proctor From 13th July 2024

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) (These will be published in the annual report of the charity)

Type of Advisor Name Address
Scrutineer Iain Morris FCA 5 Leycroft Close, Canterbury Kent CT2 7LD

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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
(e.g. trust deed, constitution)
Type of governing document
How the charity is constituted
You may choose to include additional information, where
relevant, about:
(e.g. appointed by, elected by)
Policies and procedures adopted for:
a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee'
consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to
manage them
The Group is managed by the Trustee Board, the members
of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group which
is an educational charity. 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 2 independent
representatives, Chair and Treasurer, together with the
Acting Group Scout Leader, Deputy Group Scout Leader,
individual Section Leaders opted to take on the
responsibility, and parent representation. The Trustee Board
aims to meet every 4 months.
Members of the Trustee Board aim to complete_'Essential_
_Information'_training within the first 5 months of joining the
committee.
This Group Trustee Board exists to support the Group Scout
Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments
and is responsible for:
The maintenance of Group property;
The raising of funds and the administration of Group
finance;
The insurance of persons, property and equipment;
Group public occasions;
Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult
support;
Appointing any sub committees that may be required;
Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than
those who are elected.
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
The Group is a trust established under its rules which are
common to all Scouts.
Trustee selection methods
(e.g. trust, association, company)
The Group's governing documents are those of the The
Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in
turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and
The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout
Association.
The Group's governing documents are those of the The
Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in
turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and
The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout
Association.
The Group is a trust established under its rules which are
common to all Scouts.
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

The Group is managed by the Trustee Board, the members
of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group which
is an educational charity. 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 2 independent
representatives, Chair and Treasurer, together with the
Acting Group Scout Leader, Deputy Group Scout Leader,
individual Section Leaders opted to take on the
responsibility, and parent representation. The Trustee Board
aims to meet every 4 months.
Members of the Trustee Board aim to complete_'Essential_
_Information'_training within the first 5 months of joining the
committee.
This Group Trustee Board exists to support the Group Scout
Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments
and is responsible for:
The maintenance of Group property;
The raising of funds and the administration of Group
finance;
The insurance of persons, property and equipment;
Group public occasions;
Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult
support;
Appointing any sub committees that may be required;
Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than
those who are elected.

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Section B Structure, governance and management (contd.)
The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to
which they believe the Group is exposed. The main areas of
concern that have been identified are:
Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group
owns three gargares for equipment storage and has
sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to
mitigate against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fundraising. The Group is primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The
group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of
activities should there be a major reduction in income. The
Trustee Board could raise the value of subscriptions to
increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis,
either temporarily or permanently.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant
upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the
group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to
an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as
a whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure of the Group.
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides
activities for all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a
reduction in membership in a particular section or the group
as whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure of the Group.
The group has in place internal controls that are designed to
provide reasonable assurance against material
mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all
payments.

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Section C Objectives and activities
Public benefit statement
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing
document
Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects		 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.
These are detailed in the Chair, GSL and Sections Annual
Reports contained in the Annual Report which includes this
Trustees Annual Report.
The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
criteria under both the advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or community development
headings.
Section D Achievements andperformance
Summary of the main achievements of
the charity during the year		 All sections of the Group (Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and
Scouts) have remained very active through 2024. Total
membership was at 141 in the 2024 autumn term.
Each section has held weekly meetings during term time,
following a structured program to actively engage and
support young people in their personal development,
empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
All seections took part in at least one overnight camp. Each
section has organised numerous trips and nights away
throughout the year and has also come together for group
social events that include parents and the wider scouting
family.
All sections took part in the November social campfire.
Activities and events have been planned to be both
enjoyable and add value to the members.

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Section E Financial Review
Details of any funds materially in deficit
(circumstances plus steps to eliminate)
Further financial review details (optional information)
• investment policy and objectives;
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves		 The Group held reserves in excess of the minimum level
required for operating expenses. This excess is held to
support participants at major Scouting events such as the
World Scout Jamborees and enables the Group to keep
subscriptions at a minimal level which we consider to be
essential during the current cost of living inflation.
Having such reserves enables the Group to be in a strong
position to move forward.
The
Group's
policy
on
reserves
is
to
hold
sufficient
resources to continue the charitable activities of the group
should income and fundraising activities fall short. The
Group Executive Committee considers that the Group
should hold a minimum sum equivalent to 9 months running
costs, circa £12,500, on top of the amount held by the
individual sections.
N/A
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.
Section F Other Optional Information
Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities
planned to achieve them)		 Continue to operate an engaging and enriching program for
our members through 2025 and beyond.
Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Date
Position (eg Secretary, Chair)
Sally-Anne Ritchie David Bentley
Treasurer Joint Group Scout
Leader
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14th CANTERBURY SCOUT GROUP SCOUT COUNCIL RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Charity Account Number 285810 HQ Registration No. 35908

This Year This Year This Year Last Year
General Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £ £
Total Receipts for the year 39,345.68 1,145.00 40,490.68 39,419.44
Total Payments for the year 35,681.29 960.00 36,641.29 39,211.44
Net Receipts (payments) for the year 3,664.39 185.00 3,849.39 208.00
Cash bank and funds last year end 30,833.63 1,405.00 32,238.63 32,030.63
Transfer of funds - - - -
Cash bank and funds this year end 34,498.02 1,590.00 36,088.02 32,238.63

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14th CANTERBURY SCOUT GROUP SCOUT COUNCIL
Receipts for the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024
Charity Account No 285810 HQ Registration No. 35908
This Year This Year Total Previous
General Restricted This Year Year
MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS £ £ £ £
Squirrels 1,745.50 - 1,745.50 752.50
Beavers 3,461.00 - 3,461.00 3,082.00
Cubs 4,005.00 - 4,005.00 4,182.50
Scouts 2,626.00 - 2,626.00 3,010.00
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Explorers 1,275.00 1,275.00 1,647.00
Total 13,112.50 - 13,112.50 12,674.00
INVESTMENT INCOME RECEIVED
NS&I Account Interest 118.37 - 118.37 90.63
Total 118.37 - 118.37 90.63
DONATIONS/GRANTS
Gift Aid 2,626.52 - 2,626.52 263.07
Donations 594.50 145.00 739.50 287.00
Grants - 1,000.00 1,000.00 100.00
Total 3,221.02 1,145.00 4,366.02 650.07
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14th CANTERBURY SCOUT GROUP SCOUT COUNCIL Receipts for the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 - continued

Charity Account No 285810 HQ Registration No. 35908

ACTIVITIES (Sections)
Squirrels Trips/Activities
Beaver Trips/Activities/Sleepovers
Cubs Trips/Activities/Sleepovers
Scouts and Explorers summer camp
Scouts Kent International Jamboree
Campfire Social
Total
Group Spring Camp
Group Spring Camp T-shirts
FUND RAISING
AGM raffle
Christmas Fair
Badge sewing service
Family events
Total
SUNDRY RECEIPTS
Squirrels Starter Packs
Beavers Starter Packs
New Uniform Sales
Additional Badges
Total
Total
SPRING B/H CAMP		 This Year
This Year
Total
Previous
General
Restricted
This Year
Year
£
£
£
£
554.00
-
554.00
-
4,136.00
-
4,136.00
5,319.00
1,704.00
-
1,704.00
3,624.50
5,148.27
-
5,148.27
6,920.00
580.00
-
580.00
-
221.00
-
221.00
261.00
12,343.27
-
12,343.27
16,124.50
6,738.01
-
6,738.01
5,652.24
267.50
-
267.50
364.00
7,005.51
-
7,005.51
6,016.24
.
69.00
-
69.00
48.00
1,268.21
-
1,268.21
849.55
286.30
-
286.30
209.00
-
-
-
492.70
1,623.51
-
1,623.51
1,599.25
287.00
-
287.00
210.00
290.00
-
290.00
377.00
1,341.50
-
1,341.50
1,666.50
3.00
-
3.00
11.25
1,921.50
-
1,921.50
2,264.75
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR 39,345.68
1,145.00
40,490.68
39,419.44

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Payments for the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Charity Account No 285810 HQ Registration No. 35908

OPERATIONAL COSTS
Capitation paid to District
Hire of Methodist Hall
Garage /equipment insurance
Total
ADMINISTRATION
IT Software
Subscriptions
Printing and Stationery
Repairs and Maintenance
Total
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
Group equipment
Squirrels equipment
Beavers equipment
Cubs equipment
Scouts equipment
Total
ACTIVITIES (Sections)
Squirrels Monday nights
Squirrels Activities/Trips/Sleepovers
Beaver Monday nights
Beaver Activities/Trips/Sleepovers
Cubs Monday nights
Cubs Trips/Activities/Sleepovers
Scout Activities
Scouts Kent International Jamboree
Scouts summer camp 2023
Scouts summer camp 2024
Group spring camp T-shirts
Campfire Social
Total
Group spring camp		 This Year
This Year
This Year
Previous
General
Restricted
Total
Year
£
£
£
£
6,908.00
-
6,908.00
6,216.00
2,777.50
-
2,777.50
1,816.50
788.62
-
788.62
697.84
10,474.12
-
10,474.12
8,730.34
159.80
-
159.80
129.42
-
-
-
5.00
-
-
-
133.04
203.59
-
203.59
149.04
363.39
-
363.39
416.50
956.41
-
956.41
360.38
211.54
-
211.54
76.14
345.33
-
345.33
-
116.54
-
116.54
-
-
-
-
542.36
1,629.82
-
1,629.82
978.88
92.01
-
92.01
41.74
265.00
-
265.00
-
367.88
-
367.88
479.34
4,135.27
-
4,135.27
6,810.96
461.59
-
461.59
908.17
1,391.56
-
1,391.56
3,504.90
904.31
90.00
994.31
675.47
-
850.00
850.00
154.31
-
-
-
5,132.04
5,354.07
20.00
5,374.07
377.40
5,730.33
-
5,730.33
5,812.84
231.50
-
231.50
261.90
308.98
-
308.98
261.00
19,242.50
960.00
20,202.50
24,420.07

14th CANTERBURY SCOUT GROUP SCOUT COUNCIL

Payments for the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 - continued Charity Account No 285810 HQ Registration No. 35908

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This Year This Year This Year Previous
General Restricted Total Year
£ £ £ £
OTHER EXPENSES
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Scout Shop Badges 1,572.55 1,572.55 1,233.02
Scarves and Uniform 2,185.20 - 2,185.20 2,956.88
AGM 125.72 - 125.72 220.80
Meeting expenses 32.00 - 32.00 41.95
Thank you gifts 55.99 - 55.99 13.00
Donations - - - 200.00
Total 3,971.46 - 3,971.46 4,665.65
TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR 35,681.29 960.00 36,641.29 39,211.44
14th CANTERBURY SCOUT GROUP SCOUT COUNCIL
Statement of Assets & Liabilities for the period ending 31 December 2024
Charity Account No 285810
MONETARY ASSETS This Year This Year This Year Previous
General Restricted Total Year
£ £ £ £
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NatWest Current Account Scout Group 15,467.47 15,467.47 14,975.02
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NS&I Savings Account Group 11,923.13 11,923.13 11,804.76
Current Account Squirrels 1,200.87 - 1,200.87 557.22
Current Account Beavers 1,651.92 - 1,651.92 311.06
Current Account Cubs 1,407.43 - 1,407.43 707.31
Current Account Scouts 4437.2 - 4,437.20 3,883.26
Total 36,088.02 - 36,088.02 32,238.63
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Balance Income Expenditure Balance
1 Jan 2024 31 Dec 2024
£ £ £ £
- -
Transport Fund 1,405.00 1,405.00
World Scout Jamboree - 1,000.00 (850.00) 150.00
Scouts activities - 90.00 (90.00) -
Scouts events - 20.00 (20.00) -
- - - -
Bags of Kindness
Total 1,405.00 1,110.00 (960.00) 1,555.00
NON-MONETARY ASSETS Assets for Charity's own use, shown at cost Cost Value
LANDS, BUILDINGS, MOTOR VEHICLE £ £
Garages, 6,7 Ulcombe Gardens, acquired 1982, Garage 9 Ulcombe Gardens
aquired 2015, combined acquisition cost [Deeds held in trust] 4,000.00 20,000.00
Scouting Equipment, Furniture, etc (acquired from1982 onwards) 36,528.41 42,275.49
Total 40,528.41 62,275.49
The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the
Trustees on 06 JULY 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Print name: Sally-Anne Ritchie
Print name: David Bentley
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of 14[th] Canterbury Scout Group

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 14[th] Canterbury Scout Group for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the 14[th] Canterbury Scout Group 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 14[th] Canterbury Scout Group 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 14[th] Canterbury Scout Group 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.

Signed:

Name: Iain Morris

Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): FCA Address: 5 Leycroft Close, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7LD

Date: 1[th] July 2025