8th Art So•ut GTOIIP 202331 R•c¢ipts and payments a¢counts CC16a Forth• p•rbd from T• J1-Mar-2S Section A Receipts and payments UnF•ttrtcted R•stsiGt•d funds funds Edtywm•ftt fvthdl Totilfvnds Last year Sub ons 21.812 Donalon Gin#3d IFmt4nrGrdnI5 124.gOI 17 17 (Me5Fe1W¢5 A2Assetandlnvestmerfsg1È5 T2T A3 Ptymeiws ChortWWPaymThL% In5UI 101 PmUW&PO cOnbubDTrIoC Ph 919 41 Im Clhor A4A56et 4nd InvestmEnipurEhllst5.1$2etvblel yThxnla 1•3 2JmDD25
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Alton Slo Gmup Trustees, Annual Report for the perlod From 1 April 2024 Perlod start dat• 31" March 2025 Period end dat? Charity nam•: 8th Alton Scout Group Charity registration numb•r: 292331 Objectives and Activitles Summary of the purposesand objectives ol th8 charity as set out In Its governlnp document Tho Pw of Se(xrtlni Scouting exists to actively engage and support youno peopl8 In thoir personal development, empowerlng them to make a posltlve contrlbutlon to 8oclety. The Valxl ol S&Mrtlni As Scouts we are gulded by these values: Intrfrfty- We act wilh integrity. we are honost, trustworthy and loyal. Rwe¢t- W8 hav8 self-respect and respect for others. Carn- We support others and take care ofthe world In whlch w8 Ilve. olknf - We explor8 our faiths, beliets and attitudes. CHratIOn - We make a positive difference: we cfroperate wlth others and m8k8 frlends. Tho l¢out Method Scoutlng lakes place when young peop18, In partner8hlp wlth adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and: enloy what Ihey are doing and have fun - take part In actlvltles Indoors and outdoors leam by dolng- share In splrltual reflectlon take responslblllty and make cholces undertake new and challengino actlvlt18S make and Ilve by thelr Promlse. Summary of the maln activitles in relatlon to those purposes for the publlc benefit, In partlcular. the actlvltles. projects orservlces Id8ntlfi8d in the aOunts. A statement conflrmino whether th8 trustees have had regard to the guidance issued bylhe Charlty Commlsslon on ublic beneftt - Weekly. term-llme. structured sectlon me8tlno8 - A schedule of planned actlvltles to enhance and develop leamlng and confldence Worklng iowards badges or other developmental actlvltles - Actlve encouragement to support group fundralstng and communlty aclivlti83 Opportunities to participate in camps and 8leepov&rs The Group meets the Charfty Comm15sion's publlc ben8flt crlterfa under both the advancement of education and Ihe advancement of citizenshlp 01 communlty development headings.
Achievements and Perforniance Summary ofthe main achlevements oth8 charlty, Identlfylng lh8 dlfference the charity8 work has mad8 to the clrcumstances of Its beneflclarles and any wldtr benefits to Society as a whole. In Ihe year 2024- 2025 the Group has achleved the followlng gnificant mlleston88: -support the iocai communlty In various cornmunity events to mak8 a poltlve dlfference. - Suc¢888fulty supported families in the community throuoh a newty created hardship fund to allow young people to enjoy In the fun. Fundral8lng at varlous communlty events to contrlbute to the Gmup funds earmarked for our toilet returbishment and crèation of addltional shower facllities, -Worklng wlth Dlstrict Scoutlny to ¢ontlnue to dellver a better expeenCe for Explorers In our communlty Malor refurblshment to the bulldlng In improving the ioilet facllltles and hall to ensure compllance wlth current regulatlon8, togetherwlth Improvlno the experlence forth8 communlty Financial Review Review ol the charity's financial position at th8 end of th8 perlod This summary cov8r8ih8 accountsfor the period April 2024to March 2025. 8th Alton Scout Group generated 236K of income mosuy through 8ubscrlpiions, fundra131no. donatlons, secOn-specIfIC actlvlty fundlng. Glft Ald and bulldlng usage donations. IncJuslv8 In Ihis figure are grants for the refurbishment project equate to 125K Gross expendlture totalllng 194K In the p8rfod, of whlch 127K relates to Ihe bulldlng relurblshment and Improvements The 8th Allon Scout Group had a surplus of funds totalllng 92K at the end ol the reportlng perlod. Incluslv8 In thls balance Is 28K for a 8eotion f undralslng for a tour to Slovenla and a 15K development loan. Statement explalnlng the politry for holding r8serv68 statlng why th?y are held The Group pollLy on reserves Is to hold suffident resources to continue the charltable actlvltles of the group shoul(i Income and lundralslng actItIeS fail short. The Group Executlve Comrnlttee conslders that the group should hold a sum equlvalent to 3 months of runnlng costs. Amount of reseryes held The Group held reserv88 of approxlmately £92K agalnst thls at year-end. The flgtJr6 nat of Indlvidval sections and loans Is 49K. Thls Is In Ilne wlth the level required for operatlng exp8ns8S. Inveslmenl policy and obl8Ctlves Includlng any Soclal inveitment policy adopt&d bv•thonl Pollcy The Group's Income and Expendlture Is very 8mall and a8a corffjequence doe8 not have sufflcient funds10 Invest In longer-term Investments such u ltockn and shares. The Group has therefore adopted a low-rf8k stratogy tor the Investm8nl of Its fund& All funds are held in cash uslng only malnstream banks or bullding socia05 or Th8 Scout Assodatlon Short-Tem Investment seICe.
structure, Governance and Management D8SCriPtlon of charlty'l trusts- Type of goveming document The Group* governlng documents are thos8 of the The Scout Associaiion. They conslst ol a Royal Charter, whlch In turn glves authorltyto Ihe Bye-Law$ of the AssociaOn and The Pollcy, Organlsatlon and Rules ol The Scout Assoclatlon. How is the charfty con8tituted? The Group is a irust establlshed undèr its rules, which are Mmmon to ali Scouts. Trustee selection method8 Includlng d8ta118 of any constitutional prov131ons 8.g. electlon to post or name of any Person or body entltled to appoini one or more trustees The Trustees are appolnt8d In accordance wlth the Pollcy, Organlsatlon and Ru18S Ot The Scout As8oclatlon Additional infomiallon (opknal) The group Is managed by the Group Executlve Commltte8, the members of which are the 'Charlty Tru8tees' of the Scout Group whlch 1$ an educatlonal charlty. As charity trustees, they are responslble forcomplylng wlth leglslatlon applicable to charitles. Thls includ88 registratlon. keeplng proper aOUnts and maklng retums to the Charity Commls81on as appropriate. Polldes and procedures atlopted for the Inductlon and tralnlng of trustees The Committee con8lsts ot 3 Independent representatlves, Chalr, Treasurer and Secretary together wlth the Group Scout Leader, Indlvldual sectlon leaders (If opted to take on th& responsibility) and par8nt r8presentaiion and meets every 2 months. Member8 of the Executlve Commlttee complete 'Essenllal Inlormatlon for Execullve Committee, Iraining within thè first 5 rnonths of Joining the committe8. Thls Group Executlve Commlttee 9Sts to support the Group Scout Leader In meetlng the responsibilities of lh8 appointments and Is responslble for. The maintenance of Group propety: -The ralslng of funds and the administration of Group financ8; -The Insurance of persons, property and 8qulpment; -Group public occasions; A88iSting in th8 recruitment of leaders and other adult support: -Appolntlng anysvbwm1tt8e8 that may be requlred; -Appointing Group Administraiors and Advlsor8 Oth8r than thos8 who are el8Ct8d. The Group Executive Committ88 has Id8niiiied the major risks to whlch they b8118ve the Group18 8xposed, th888 have been revlewed and system8 have been establlshed to rnltlgate against them. The main areas of concern Ihat have been Id8ntlfled are: Damap8 to the building, property and equlpment. The Group would request the use of bulldlngs, property and equlpment Irom nelghbourlng oroanlsatlons such as the church, communi centre and other Scout Grou s. Similar reci rocal arran emants exlst with
these organlsatlons. The Group has sufficient buildlngs and contents Insurance in place to mitioate against pemanent108S. Injury to leade helpers, 8UPPOrters and members. Th8 Group through the capltallon fees contrfbutes to Ihe Scout Associalions natlonal acddent insurance Pollcy. Rlsk A88888ments ar8 undertaken before all activilies. Reduced Income from fund ralslng. The Gmup Is prtmarlty rellant upon Income Irom sub8crlptlons and fundralslng. Th8 oroup do8s hold a reserve to &n8ure the continulty of actlvltles should there be a malor reduction in income. The Commlttee Could ralse the value of subscrlptlons to Increase th8 Income to the group on an ongoing basls. elther t8mporarfiy or permanentty. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group Is lotally rellant upon volunteers to run and administer the actlvllies ol the group. If there was a reductlon in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level In a partlcularsectlon orthe oroup as a whole then ther8 would have to be a contractlon, consolidatlon or dosure of a section. In the worst case scenario th8 complete dO8ur8 of the Group. R8ductlon or1088 of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If ther8 was a reductlon In membershlp In a particijlar section or the group a5 a whole then there would have to be a contractlon, consolldatlon or closure of a section. In the w018t case scenarfo th8 complete dosure of the Group. The group has in place systems of Internal contro18 thal are deslgned lo provlde reasonable assurance against materfal mlsmanagement or loss. these Include 2 slgnatorles for all payments and comprehenslve in$urance pollcles to ensure that insurable risks are covered. Reference and Administrative details Charf name Other name the charf uses Re Istered charl number Charltsls prlnclpal address 8th Alton Scout Grou 292331 The Cabln Anstey Park Alton GU342NB
Narn of tho Charlty tru$t••s who manag• th• oharfty D4t•s •ot•d Ir notforwhol• Tru•t•e name Offl¢g111 any Chair GSL Trustee Ilame of P•rft lor body) ondled olnt tru8t•• John Lewis Discontlnued 1319123 Discontinued 1319r23 Discontfftued 1711r24 Jon Norman Steve James lan Dane Kate Fre8man-WAlson Tmste8 Trustee Discontinued 1319r23 Lorraine Reid Trevor Malkin Trustee Trust8e Discontinued 13193 Discontinued 8111123 Lisa Webb David Phipps Joanna Lewis Trustee Vise Chair Trustee Treasurer Secretary Trustee Discontinued 1319123 10 Discontinued 1319r23 Discontinued 1319r23 Becky Ijvright Sue Dan8 Mark Swain 12 13 Discontinued 1319r23 1319r23-1711124 Commence 1319r23 Commence 1319123 Cornmen 1711124 commen 1711124 Commence 1711r24 14 15 16 17 Donna James Maritz Naude Sue How Caroline Jessop Adrian Taifford Sarah Main Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee 18 Trustee 19 Trustee Declaratlons Th• trttst declare that they hav• approv•d th• trusts•s' rnport abov•. Slgngd on behalf of the Qharlty's trust¢¢s SIgnar•(s) Full nam•{s) Posltlon (eg SKr•lary, Chalr, ets) Davld Phipps Vi¢e Chalr Marllz Naud8 Treasuror 2110712025
Glen Sadler
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