## The Guide Association Somerset Operating as Girlguiding Somerset ## Annual Report 2024 The Executive Committee is responsible for the direction and general development of the principles, aims, policies, organisation, rules and guidelines of The Guide Association as set out in The Royal Charter and bye-laws. The voting members of the Executive Committee as at 31[st] December 2024, are the charity trustees of Girlguiding Somerset in accordance with the relevant provisions of The Charities Acts. Charity No: 297324 Trustees: Mrs B Osborne (County Commissioner) Mrs R Forbes (Assistant County Commissioner) Mrs T Wetherall (Bridgwater Division Commissioner) Miss J Barnes (Cadbury Division Commissioner) Mrs J Sinnott (Mendip Division Commissioner) Mrs V Hatch (Minehead Division Commissioner) Mrs K Pope (Seavington Division Commissioner) Mrs S Verrier (Taunton Division Commissioner) Mrs J Shackleton (Tone Division Commissioner) Mrs J Coburn (Wells Division Commissioner) Mrs L Carrington (Yeovil Division Commissioner) Mrs C Edmonds (Chair of Finance) Ms J Tompkins (Treasurer) Independent Examiner: SM Bachrach, Chartered Accountant Aims and Objectives: Somerset Girlguiding shares the aims and objectives of Girlguiding UK. It gives girls and young women opportunities to develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually and provides them with endless hours of fun, friendship and adventure. The girls gain valuable life skills which in turn enable them to make a positive contribution to their communities and the wider world. We also aim to take care of our Adult Leaders who all willingly volunteer to help enrich the lives of girls and young women. Somerset County is one of 16 Counties and Islands within the South West Region and is composed of 9 Divisions that run 163 units between them. ## Girlguiding delivery Our showcase event for 2024 was our County Camp, the first for many years, that saw us head to Mendip Outdoor Activity Centre in September. 42 Rainbows, 71 Brownies, 86 Guides and 13 Rangers joined us, supported by 63 adult volunteers – a grand total of 275 Somerset members enjoying a weekend full of fun and adventure. Units headed off on camps and holidays throughout the year, and we were delighted that the multi-generational fund, established through the sale of the Somermead Campsite at the end of 2021, supported our members to enjoy a total of 1,817 nights away at a variety of events from small unit sleepovers, to large scale region events such as “Wet n Wild at Wimbleball” and several Nights with the Tigers at Dartmoor Zoo (both events organised by Girlguiding South West Region). The grant also supported our Guides who attended the Bath and West Show and provided the Messenger Service for the organisers. The grant was used in a number of different ways – to support girls to attend who would not be able to afford to otherwise; to help pay for unit transport; or to provide some extra activities at the event. However it was used, the grant helped make a tangible difference to our young members in the County, and we look forward to supporting many more in 2025. In 2024, Somerset Girlguiding members continued to enjoy sailing experiences using our own sailing dinghy “Somerspirit” which is based at Sutton Bingham reservoir. We also found time for a County Training Day in October 2024, where adult volunteers from across the County took part in a variety of different training sessions including A key element of our green policy has been our pre-loved uniform shop which continues to help support Girlguiding families across the County, particularly during this cost of living challenge. ## Financial review and summary Our financial position at the end of 2024 shows an increase in funds primarily due to a healthy return on investments due to the UK Bank interest rate. We are spending money in accordance with our charitable purposes, in particular with the provision of grants for UK and International trips, and large-scale events. Our main income is received from our subscription payments which are based on membership numbers and calculated once a year in February. This financial statement shows a stable membership from 2023 to 2024. ||Current|Current|Current|Current|Current|Previous| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||period||period|period|period|year| ||general||restricted|designate|Total £|Total £| ||funds £||funds £|d funds £||| |Total||||||| |receipts
for the|60,935.59||656.00|
0.00|
61,591.59|
38,068.27| |year||||||| |Total||||||| |payments
for the|(34,674.24)||(865.00)|
(9,200.00)|
(44,739.24)|
(27,698.38)| |year||||||| ||26,261.35||(209.00)|
(9,200.00)|
16,852.35|
10,369.89| |Cash,||||||| |bank and||||||| |similar||||||| |funds|170,726.14||209.00|
290,560.00|
461,495.14|
451,125.25| |brought||||||| |forward||||||| |Cash,||||||| |bank and||||||| |similar||||||| |funds|£196,987.49||£0.00|
£281,360.00|
£478,347.49|
£461,495.14| |carried||||||| |forward||||||| |General fund||This fund exists to||deal with the|day-to-day|receipts and| |||payments of the association||||| |Restricted fund||This small fund is restricted for the provision||||of a Zoom licence| |||for use|by Girlguiding Somerset||for online meetings. It was|| |||fully spent during 2024.||||| Designated fund Following the sale of the Somermead campsite, the proceeds have been designated to provide a multi-generational grant fund to support all members of Girlguiding Somerset (young members and adults) with a “per night” amount towards any UK residential. The level of grant is managed through the executive committee of Girlguiding Somerset The trustees are of the opinion that sufficient funds are held, in the appropriate form, to enable the funds to be used in accordance with the purposes for which they were set up. Beverley Osborne Beverley Osborne County Commissioner, Girlguiding Somerset SOMERSET GUIDE ASSOCIATIOIY REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Chari Number: 297324 TRUSTEES APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 We confirm that the Receipts and Payments Accounts on pages 3 to l O have been prepared from the books and records of the Charity. All other relevant inforniation has been made available for their preparation. We also confinn that the Receipts and Payments Accounts are an accurate record of the Charity's activities in the period. B Osborner County Commissioner Dat￿. 29 May 2025 J Tompkins - County Treasurer Dated: 29 May 2025 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOMERSET GUIDE ASSOCIATION ON AccouNfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CHAIUTY NO.297324 I report to the trustees on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 3 to l O. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, 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 Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Conimission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have Come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forn] 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 the report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Simon Bachrach FCA CHALMERS & CO (SW) LIMITED Chartered accountants Trading as Chalmers & Co. 6 The Linen Yard South Street Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8AB Date: 19 August 2025 ERSET UIDE ASSOCIATION RECEIPTS AhlD PAYMENTS ACCOUNT SUMMARY FOR THE YEAR EP4DED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Current Currnnt Period Peiiod Peiiod General Reslncted Designated Current Previous FuThJs FuThJs Fur*Js PeiiTrJ Toial Year Total Totsl T￿Ipts forthe year Total payments for the year 60.935.59 O.IN) 61.591.59 38.068.27 34,674 241 {865.1)0) {9.2fyj.￿) (44,739.24) 127.698.381 26.261.35 (209.1)0) 19.200.Crt)) 16.852.35 10.369.89 C8sh. bank and ￿m1[al fiJThls brought foNprd 170.726.14 209.00 2W,560.00 461,495.14 451,125.25 Cash. bonk and ￿Mil8r fuThl$ carried foN4prd £198.987.49 £0.00 £281.360.00 £478,347.49 £461.495.14 TA EMBER 24 DesY￿18￿ OJMI Yogr Funds Pwh>J TL*I Td81 MONETARY ASSErs 8ank Cumi ac¢oJni 8ènk D8posit 8c¢ount COIF Ch8rft* tW*it Fwd.AJC WJ7C*JYJ1C COIF Chzrit*5 DEpNit Fl￿j.￿c Colo)836>￿1 3XJ S4.￿8.47 124.035.72 18.640A) 41.37 58.084.75 403.389.02 54.308.47 0.tr) 124.035.72 2a1,3¢0.Q) £196.967.49 £0.Tr) £281XO.00 £478.347.49 e461,495.14 OTHER NON MONETARY ASSErs (for Chart￿$ wel Larspur Rogd Triiknrlt)vntqr3Y211 ExhiWb"w SIW OA) to £129.99 The Ch•rfty r•rf•b sk¢k It • V*￿￿£89212￿". £NII 01.01.24 31.1224 Zoorn Grant Th• Mslrfctad fvr￿ Gr•4h# rw 01.01.24 TnAt 31.1224 RYA Tr•lrln Gmnt £o.th) £158.Q) 01.0124 Gts1gJdh9 SW 31.1224 UYF Train Gr• £o.rJ) 01.01.24 Gw•l fvn 31.1224 •d UK Grant Schvm• 9XQ.Q) £281,￿. dès*n•i8d fund (4£281.380 rn•d• s￿•￿￿•&J thè c*ot¥• cltho ￿￿k •Kounl. Futhv ftxK#s bwn •lkncal&l Irorn iom8k• • l(rt4 ￿E￿xI.[￿Alwhth t* Lmlfry to Mp Guthwllll thè Ghl Gulaln9 ¢Otst8 e¢) D8i•J 20 M•y2025 SOMERSET GUIDE A RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DE EMBER 2024 Cuwent Cuwent Curr￿1 Per PerThl Perbod General Restsicw Designated Current FuThJs Funds Funds Period Total Pr¢vlous Y¥ar Total Somermead UK ReshJenli81 Grant S¢h8me Membetship Subscription 2024 Le88.' 2024 omounts 0.00 15,121.50 11,055.001 I5.113￿) 11,045.00) o.ty) 0.ty) 15.113.00 o rAJ 11.045.00} 14.06B.ty) O.LYJ 14,￿.00 14,066.50 Invesbment income Bank inlerost COIF Charity deposit Interest 723.72 20,866.70 723.72 O.LYJ 20.886.70 546.87 16,935,55 35.458.42 O.CIJ 35.458.42 31,548.92 Actlvlth. O￿nts and fuThJ raisl 18,387.17 o.ty) 0.￿ 18.387.17 6,508.12 Grants #nd dona¢k*r T,0￿.{MI 7.746.00 11.23 £80,935.59 £656.00 £O.IXl £61.591 59 £38.068.27 SOMERSET GUIDE ASSOCIATION PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Curyent Currenl Currenl P8ri&J Period Period G8neraJ R98rtt¢d De*n8bJ Cuffgnt Perfod pre￿Ou8 Ygar Funds Funds Funds Tot81 Total Grants and donalon5 2.500.00 9.200.CQ 11.700.00 11,483.30 2.500.CK) 9,200. 11,700.00 11,463.30 Acuvlttes, 9Vgnl8 and ra151ThJ 26.000.16 26.000.16 12,096.27 28,SC#).16 9,200.00 37,700.18 23,559.57 Admlnl8tsalon oxp8n808 6,174.08 7,039.08 4,138.81 £34.674.24 £865.00 £9,200.C#) £44,739.24 £27,698.38 SOMERSEf GUIDE ASSOCIATION GENERAL FUND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 D•¥lgn•t•d R•strlct•d Unr••lrf¢t•d Funds Funds OperuNJ balar 15,113.(KJ 15.113. Bank irrtere5t COIF lrtwe¥t 723.72 20,686.70 20.6e6.70 TroinlThJ Grarrts- RYA Tralr Tralthr#J Grnnts- IJYF Tr¥irdNJ GlrttyJldiNJ SW Camp 2024 Wodmor8 50 Club Walton Wom•Th*Tdk 156.ty) 156.trj 7,1DJ.QO 7.OW.00 B8dgas & Award C0￿fiCItI8 Ralrknr* Camp YeoGCampx2 C￿raY C•mp 2024 1.474.17 87.C#) 1.474.17 87.00 16,826.00 16.626.00 £688.C￿ £81.980.59 £62.636.59 SOMERSEf GUIDE ASSOCIATION GENERAL FUND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Funds Fun#5 Funds IN H Q Sut6crirlK￿2o24 1.045A 1.045.D) 1.847.49 23.642.67 310.00 1.847.49 23.642.67 310.00 INTOPS e¥￿t H•1 h￿.tr￿c￿8 ¥*8keTrJ Suppjrt 2025 Support INLyfok j￿￿•01￿25 Support fu￿ fc¢G•)*48tr* 2025 Support lunthng 200.00 1.240.00 200.00 9,200.00 1.240.C#) 921KJ.LK) Tralnl Trqlnlry. RYAL•¥d 2.8*￿In￿trthj 156.00 312.Q) 2,237.88 2.448.98 444.42 EX￿ Me6lng5 1.444.33 1,444.33 720.00 152.95 •rKI ¥•rr*• 162.95 £•2fy).fy) £885.CrfJ £35,719.24 £46,784.24 170.720.34 10,51D.58 OMERsEf GUIDE ASSOCIATION GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF BALANCES AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 31-D8¢ 124 31-Do¢ 2023 COIF Ch8rfO85 Deposll Furyj 124.1)35.72 103.799.02 Bank CurrBrt A¢¢ounl8 41.37 Bank Daposit Accounts 54,308.47 86.885.95 CCLA C010t1838M01 18,640.1 atgn¢o Ot 31 tlatsmbor 2024 £196.987.49 £170.726.34 SOMERSET GUIDE ASSOCIATION NOTESTOTHE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The accounts on pages 3 to 9 have been wepared on a receipts aTrJ p0￿Ments b8%5, in line the Statsment of Recomm8nd8d Prnctic6"Accou• 8NJ Rewrtlr¥J by char￿￿5. ISORP FRS 1021 and the Charfti8s Act 2011. 21 No rnmunwation has bew) pafvJ to tha charltys tr￿*0$ kn the ￿T. Th8 trusteos d#J not r8ceN8 any rnmuner8th)n durlng tt* )Wf Out of pwkat expens•8 w•ro r¢lmburs8d to 3truslee8 durfrvJ the ￿r￿Moun1￿ to £2.817 lor tr8vg1 and sundry Nem$. 41 Eu G•n•rnl Fund: Thls lu￿1 ￿sts 10 deal wth the Oawtrday rKelp18 and p#wn•nts of the R￿1rf¢t•d Fund: Th1$ fiJr¥J exists to grarts and don0kn￿ whkh 1•8trtted by th8 do￿. D••lgn•t•d Fund.. ThlB fijnd •xlth to sh￿ tuThla boen 4lncat•d lor • opo* purFQ#• prolgcl by tha thailty. The ¢ru5ts8s arn oftho opinhJn that fvThlJ arn I￿￿1, In tho ¥pprryl8t• fofm. to er41)1g fvnds to b• u80d In acc￿d4￿ce thg purpJs•• lorwhth ￿[• t•t up. 10 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOMERSET GUIDE ASSOCIATION ON AccouNfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CHAIUTY NO.297324 I report to the trustees on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 3 to l O. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, 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 Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Conimission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have Come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forn] 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 the report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Simon Bachrach FCA CHALMERS & CO (SW) LIMITED Chartered accountants Trading as Chalmers & Co. 6 The Linen Yard South Street Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8AB Date: 19 August 2025