FINANaAL STATEMENTS Trinlty Scout Group Charfty Nwnber Charlty Address Trinity Scout Hut HolyTrinity School SoLrth Street Taunton Somerset TAI 3AF Bk¢$ HSBC Bank plc Trustees Kim Nicholas (Chairl Joanne Pinguenet (Admin) Sarah Rowlinson ffreasurerl clai Anderson IGLV) cen Beale (Team Leaderl Christopher Pinguenet rfeam Leader} David Chambèrs (Team Leader} Sophit Cowdell (Parent Represtntati¥el Sarah Banfield IParent Represa)tatNel
TRINITY SCOUT GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Scrutineer's Report to theTrustees of the Trinity Scout Group I report on the at¢ounts of the Trinity Scout Group for the yearended 31 Mar¢h 2025. Re$ttl¥e responclbllltles ot Trustees and Scrutheer As the Group'5 trustees you are responsible for thè prepafation of ihe accounts, you consider that neither an audit nor independent examination requirements of the tharities Act 2011 apply. It is my responsibilty without carryi1 out an audit or independent examinaticffi to 5crutinise the accounts and to rèport to you. Ba515 of Suullneer'5 Statement In accordance with the dirertions given in the Group's constitution, I have scrutrntsed the records nd the accounts set out on pages 4 to 5 Scrutineer's Statemtnt In my opinion the accounts are In accordan with the recor(ts produced to me and comply with the constitutyon. Name.. 14EÉL. Addre55.' Date:
TRINITY SCCXJT GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES REPORT The Group's 8overnin8 documents are those of the The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn 8i¥e5 authority to the Bye Law5 ofthe Association and The Policy. Or8anisation and Rules ofThe Scout Association. The Group is a trust established under lis rules which are common to all Scouts. The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules ol The Scout Association. The Group is managed by the Trustee Board, the mernbefs of which are the 'Charity Trustees. ol the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As tharity trustees they are responsible for complying Wlth legislation applitsble to charities. This indudes the registration. keeping proper accounts and making retums to the Charity Commission as appropriate. TheTrustee Board consists of 3 independent representatives. Chair, TreaSur and admin together with the Group lead volunteer. indiwdual section leaders lif opted to take on the resporfjibilityl and parenV5 representation and aims to meet at least once a terni. Members of the Trustee Board complete trainin8 Within the first 5 months of joinin8 the committee. This Trustee Board exists to wpport theTearn Leadets in meeting the responsibilities ol the appointments and is responsible for.. The maintenance of Group propert¥- The raising of funds and the administrats.on of Group finan. The insurance of persons. property and equipmeni- Group public occasions.. Assistsng in the recruitrnent of leaders and other adult supp¢yt. Appointing arry sub committees that may be required- Appointing Group Administrators and Adwsors other than those who are elected. Structure, governance and management Icontinuedl Risk and Internal Control The Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed. these have been reviewed atKt system5 have been established to mItate against ihem. The main areas of concem that have been identified are= Injury to leaders, helpers, 5UPPOrters and members. The Group through the tapitati¢)n fees ¢ontributes to the Scout A55QClalions national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduction or1055 of leader5. The 8rnUP LS totally rdiant upon volunteers to run and administerthe actiwtfres 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 wholè then there would have to be z contraction. consolidation or cbsure of a sertion. In the worst Case scenario the tomplete closure of the Group. Red¢JctTron or10$5 of members. The Group provide5 attrtIeS for all youTr8 people a8ed 4 to 18. If there was reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whde then thère would have to be a contraction. consolidation or closure of a seetlon. In the worst Case scenario the complete closurè of the Group. The group has in place 5VStems of internal contro15 that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismana8emeTht or loss. these include 2 518natories fof all payments and a comprehensive insurance polities to ensure that insurable risk5 are covered. The 8roup has also implemented additional measures to cover signatures on cheque5 SO that any payment5 to Christopher Pinguenet or Claire Andetson are not authorised by $18natures of a relative. In addition ChrtoPher and Joanne Pingvenet WKII not authorise ar)y single expenditure without the Trustees approval.
Objective5 and activities The Purpose of Scoutin¢ Scoutin8 exists to actively engage and support youn¥ people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribvtion to society. The Values of Scoulini As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integrity- We artwith inte8rity.' wè arè honest. trustworthy and l¢)yal. Respert- We have self-respect and respect for other5. Care- We support others and take care of the wodd in which we INe. elief - We explore ovr faiths, beliefs and atbtudes. C(0peration- We mak¢ a posittve difference: we ctroperate with others and make friends. Thè Scout Method Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults. work together based on the values of Scouting and.. - enjoy what they are doing and have fun - take part in activities indoors and outdr$ - leam by doing share in spiritual reflection - take responsibility and make choices undertake new and challenging actitres make and live by their Promise. he Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenshi or comrnuni develo ment headin Financial Review Reserve5 Policy The Group's policy on reserves is to hold suffioent resources to ConnUe the charitable actlv¢ties of the group should income and fundraising artivitie5 fall short. The Trustees decided to allocate some of the reserves broueht forward to a Building Fund to provide specific funds towards either the renovation of the Hut or demolition if a new lease wa5 not agreed with Somerset County Countil. Investment Policy he Group does not have sufficsent funds to invest in longer term investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk averse strategy to the investmeni of its funds. AFI funds are held in cash using only main$tarn banks or building societies. Declaration The trusiees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above Signed on behalf of the charity's tntsiees Sigrtature(s) Full name(sl Postion L?p CHffl IA -fLuSTr c Date
TRINiff SCOUTGROUP FINANCIAL sTAmErif$ FOR YEAA ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT UnwestrKled Restrlcted fvnds fund5 310325 Total lunds 310324 Total funds Income Subscriptions Gift Aid Claim 15.335 2.542 17.877 15,335 2,542 17,877 13,089 -55 13.034 Grants Received Camp Receipts Activity Receipts Clothing Badges Easy FundRai&ng ReLyclin8 Fundraisin8 Donation5 Interest Received 9.587 1,627 423 9.587 1.627 423 6,201 310 118 25 911 1.890 611 751 2.508 751 138 19.201 15.201 10,099 Total Income 33.078 37.078 23,133 Ex enditure HQ County & Distritt Subxriptitins Camp Expenses Section Activities Badges, Woggles & Awards Clothing Equipment & Consumable5 Business Rates Water Rate5 Electrscity Hut & Huish Woods Maintenance Insuran Posta8e & Stationery Leaders Uniforms Sundries GoCardlesslEb3yIBank Fees OSM & Xero Subscrfptions Depreaation 8,364 9.4 3,368 8.364 6,724 4.323 1,313 1.073 835 50 1.403 4,771 913 182 105 364 174 760 1,316 63 573 370 1,188 343 303 913 182 105 364 174 4.662 1316 63 1,073 370 230 903 L426 51 322 146 358 266 303 Total Expenditure 28,885 5.805 34.690 19.074 Surplusl{l>eficbt) forihe year 4.193 .1.805 2.388 4,059
TrINITY SCOUT GROUP BALANCE SHE AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestrlcted Re5trkted funds funds 310325 Total funds 310324 Total funds FIXED ASSETS Tents & Equipment N8V Brought fonwafd Addition5 in Year Depreciation in the year 1354 236 -303 1287 1,354 236 -303 1287 691 930 -266 1,354 CURRENT ASSE Cash at bank Cash float hèld by Leaders Debtor Subscriptions Debtors HMRC Gift Aid Other Debtors and prepayments 66.430 192 66.622 62.531 913 225 5.980 169 72.8C 225 5.980 169 72.998 4,207 1,354 69,001 192 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year -367 NET CURRENT ASSETS 70397 192 71.089 68,634 TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRETrif LIABILITIES 72.184 192 n376 69,988 NET ASSErs n,184 192 72376 69.988 FUNDS Unrestrkted funds Gerseral fund Building fund Equipment fund co 9500 Restricted funds Somerset Community Grant Fund 192 TOTAL FUNDS 72.376 69.988 Approved by the Trustee Board on: Narne £&ALÉY fy) S Position c4110 LAAIQ , fk IN Iffy Position Signature Stgnature