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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.
CH￿ratIOn - 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 a￿Ounts.
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 o*th8
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 expe￿enCe 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, sec￿On-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 actI￿tIeS 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 socia￿05 or Th8
Scout Assodatlon* Short-Tem Investment se￿ICe.

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 Associa￿On 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 a￿OUnts 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 9￿Sts 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•r￿ft 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 1319￿3
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
SIgna￿r•(s)
Full nam•{s)
Posltlon (eg SKr•lary,
Chalr, ets)
Davld Phipps
Vi¢e Chalr
Marllz Naud8
Treasuror
2110712025

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ACMA 

39 Kings Road, Alton, GU34 1PX 

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