## Trustees Annual Report
## Year Ended 31st August 2025
**Registered Charity: 299179**
_Post AGM edit:_
- _Trustees updated to reflect those sitting in the position during the period._
- _Notes suggesting a diminishing reserve deleted_
- _Inclusion of note to mark Martin White passing added_
- _Receipts and payments page updated with final audited accounts. Minor adjustments made to income improving overall position within period to £422.96_
- _Examiners report added_
_27[th] February 2026_
**Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group, Registered Charity No 299179 Trustees’ Annual Report - Year Ended 31 August 2025**
The Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group are included in this report covering the period from 1[st] September 2024 to 31 August 2025.
## **Section A - Reference and administration details**
Charity name: Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group
Registered charity number: 299179
Charity’s principal address: Cinques Road, Gamlingay, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 3NR
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity are:
|1|Vacant – Chair|
|---|---|
|2|Rob Dummer – Treasurer|
|3|Chris Elwood - GroupLead Volunteer|
|4|Charlie Jackson|
|5|Paul O Shea|
|6|Nicola Lintott|
|7|Jonathan Hearth|
|8|Steve Palmer|
|9|Patrick Collins|
|10||
|**Type of Advisor**|**Name**|**Address**|
|---|---|---|
|Bank|Barclays Bank|St Neots|
||||
## **Section B - Structure, governance and management**
Below are details of the structure, governance and management of the Group.
|**Type of Governing Document**|The Group's governing documents are those of 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.|
|---|---|
|**How the Charity is constituted**|The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all
Scouts.|
|**Trustee Selection Methods**|The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation
and Rules of The Scout Association.|
|**Additional Governance Information**|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 makingreturns to the CharityCommission as appropriate.|
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**Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group, Registered Charity No 299179 Trustees’ Annual Report - Year Ended 31 August 2025**
The Trustee Board consists of 2 independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer together with the Group Lead Volunteer and listed Trustees. The Trustee Board meets every school term.
This Trustee Board exists to support Group Lead Volunteer 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.
## **Section C - Objectives and Activities**
The objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association. The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership. 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 and performance**
At the January 2025 census (for 24/25) there were 83 young members in the Group between the ages of 6 to 14 years (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts), which was a decline in the membership compared with the 2024 census. This decrease is mainly due to the decline in the number of Beavers, having had to close one Colony, and the decline in the number of Scouts. Cub’s numbers remained fairly static. We continue to maintain a waiting list for our Beavers section, but these are children under the age of six and waiting to join Beavers. We do not operate a Squirrel Drey for these young children.
We continued to run an Explorer Unit in partnership with Biggleswade District Scout Council. The membership of the Unit at the January 2025 census (for 24/25) was 6. However, by February 2025 all of the Unit’s volunteers had stepped back for personal reasons, so unfortunately by March 2025 the Unit had temporarily closed. All of the Explorers were offered Young Leader positions in other sections, and some those Explorers chose to remain with the Group in these positions.
During the year 2024 to 2025 our sections held regular weekly meetings at the HQ, and were able to participate in a full programme of camps, hikes, and other adventurous activities throughout the year. In July 2025 we operated a joint Scout and Beaver camp at Bromham, where 39 young people attended camp.
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## **Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group, Registered Charity No 299179 Trustees’ Annual Report - Year Ended 31 August 2025**
In 2024 the Trustee Board voted to change the Financial Year End from the 31[st] March to the 31[st] August. This resulted in an AGM not being held during 2024. The 2023-2024 Year-end Annual General Meeting was held on the 24[th] February 2025. During this AGM meeting the Scout Association model Trustee Board was re-adopted, as was the model Scouts Constitution. The Trustee Board continues to provide any necessary support to the Group’s various sections.
At the beginning of this new financial year (1[st] September 2024-31[st] August 2025), The Group was continuing with the final installation of the various stages of the Solar PV generation and battery storage, AC and Infra-red heating, LED lighting with absence detection throughout the building, a much-improved water heating system with safer thermostatically controlled sensor taps, and the installation of much improved loft insulation. These important upgrades to the headquarters building had been funded by a £50,000.00 grant from the National Highways A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Social Fund. All of these works were completed by the end of September 2024, and the financing of these projects spanned both of the financial years 2023-2034, and 2024-2025. Since the completion of the project the Group has been able to benefit from a much warmer building in the colder months of the year, and the ability to use the new heating as air conditioning in the hotter months of the year. So, all of our young people and adult volunteers can now meet in a much more comfortable environment no matter what the season. We now also have a reliable supply of hot water which is thermostatically controlled to a comfortable level to negate the risks of scalding. Solar PV generation and much improved insulation of the building has resulted in a net export of electricity back to the grid (so far), so we can say that we have greatly reduced are carbon and met our ‘Go Green’ project brief.
Sadly, the Group lost our President, Martin White, on the 25th July 2025. Martin was a great inspiration to the Group, serving as our Chair for over 17 years. Many of the Group and other members of the local Scouting District attended his funeral at Stevenage on the 5th September 2025.
The Group continues to benefit from an exceptionally dedicated Quartermaster who maintains both our building and equipment. He is instrumental in implementing many continual repairs and upgrades to our building, and the many repairs to our large equipment portfolio, which continues on a rolling replacement regime as and when required. This enables us to report that our Headquarters building remains in an excellent state of repair, as is all of our camping and outdoors equipment.
At the close of the 2024-25 year, the Group’s adult membership had fallen from 28 to 24 volunteers. Recruitment remains an ongoing challenge facing the Group which continues to need urgent attention.
## **Section E - Financial Review**
Subscription income for the year totalled £12,774.50, which represents a reduction compared with the previous year. While the standing order system remains in place, subscription income continues to present a challenge, with a small number of parents not updating their standing orders following previous increases. The Trustee Board continues to monitor this position and will review subscription arrangements to ensure costs are met while remaining accessible to all families.
Total receipts for the year ending 31 August 2025 amounted to £43,778.03 (2024: £53,521.76). This reduction is largely attributable to lower fundraising income and the completion phase of the Go Green project, which spanned multiple financial years. Fundraising activities during the year generated £3,186.62, reflecting fewer large-scale fundraising opportunities compared with the previous year.
The Group also continued to benefit from the Go Green grant funding, with £25,723.85 received during the year. This income supported the final stages of the headquarters refurbishment and energy efficiency improvements.
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## **Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group, Registered Charity No 299179 Trustees’ Annual Report - Year Ended 31 August 2025**
Total payments for the year were £43,732.99 (2024: £53,206.08). Major areas of expenditure included capitation fees of £5,607.00, reflecting current membership levels, and ongoing costs associated with maintaining the Scout
Headquarters. Utility costs reduced significantly compared with the previous year, reflecting the impact of the completed energy efficiency works.
Expenditure on maintenance and equipment remained in line with expectations and reflects the Group’s commitment to maintaining a safe, well-equipped environment for young people and volunteers. Badge and uniform costs were consistent with programme delivery across all sections. Fundraising costs were lower than the previous year, reflecting a reduced fundraising programme.
The Go Green project accounted for £25,441.11 of expenditure during the year, representing the completion of the works funded by the grant. No further significant capital expenditure is anticipated in relation to this project.
Overall, the Group recorded a net surplus of £422.96 for the year. Cash funds at the year end stood at £16,239.55, compared with £16,194.51 at the previous year end. The balance remains above the minimum reserve level set by the Trustee Board.
## **Reserves Policy**
The Group’s policy on reserves is to hold sufficient funds to:
- continue the charitable activities of the Group should income or fundraising activities fall short; and
- provide financial support to enable young people to participate in scouting where lack of funds might otherwise be a barrier.
The Trustee Board considers that, in order to meet this policy, reserves should ideally be maintained at a minimum level of £5,000 at all times.
At the year end, the Group held reserves of £16,239.55. This level is above the minimum required to meet immediate commitments such as the payment of capitation fees and provides a degree of financial resilience. The Trustees consider that the current level of reserves will also support the ongoing maintenance of the headquarters building and the continued delivery of scouting activities across all sections. The Trustee Board notes, however, that this balance is gradually decreasing and will continue to be monitored closely.
## **Section F - Declaration**
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Signature(s)______________________________ Signature(s)_________ ____________________
Full name(s) ______________ Full name(s) ______________ Date: _ _____________ Date: ______ _________________ Position: ___ Position: ___ _____________________
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**Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group, Registered Charity No 299179 Trustees’ Annual Report - Year Ended 31 August 2025**
## **Receipts and Payments Accounts**
## _**Gamlingay & Gransden Scout Group Receipts and Payments Accounts from 1st September 2024 to 31 August 2025** Registered Charity No 299179_
|**RECEIPTS**
Subscriptions
Gift Aid
_Net profit_
Fundraising
3,186.62
Donations
Group
Interest
Misc
Grant
Explorers
GoGreen
**Total Receipts**
**PAYMENTS**
Capitation
Unit allocations
Insurance
Rent, Rates, Water, Electricity
Maintenance
Equipment
Group Camp
Donations
Fund Raising
Refurbishment
Loan repayments
Travel costs
Expenses
Group
Badges
Uniform|**2025**
£
12,774.50
-
_Net profit_
4,475.02
3,070.92
-
804.66
189.53
188.39
25,723.85
**44,155.95**
**2025**
£
5,607.00
1,807.20
1,543.94
1,633.50
1,620.23
1,819.01
100.00
-
1,288.40
1,375.75
13.72|**2024**
£
17,686.50
3,594.56
4,141.64
250.00
90.27
847.45
3,500.00
23,411.34
**53,521.76**
**2024**
£
5,757.00
2,690.00
2,735.51
5,884.22
871.30
1,655.98
-
-
1,668.29
1,434.36
193.80|
|---|---|---|
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## **Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group, Registered Charity No 299179 Trustees’ Annual Report - Year Ended 31 August 2025**
|Section||955.03|
|---|---|---|
|General|833.13|1,235.85|
|Cleaning|650.00|1,222.70|
|GoGreen Project|25,441.11|23,411.34|
|Explorers|-|3,500.00|
||**43,732.99**|**53,206.08**|
|Net Receipts/ (Payments)|422.96|315.68|
|Cash Funds Last Year End|16,194.51|15,878.83|
|**Cash Funds this Year End**|**16,617.47**|16,194.51|
|**Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year**|**Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year**|**Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year**|**Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year**||
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Cash Funds**
Community Account
Business (savings)
Consolidated Group|Group 2025
**£**
3,280.49
13,336.98
16,617.47|Group 2024
**£**
4,070.51
13,147.45
17,217.96|Group 2023
**£**
16,607.99
57.18
16,665.17|
|||16,617.47|17,217.96|16,665.17|
_The difference between the net receipts for the year and the bank balance at the year end is due to timing differences arising from income received but not yet banked and payments made but not yet cleared at the reporting date. The Trustees are satisfied that the bank balance stated above reconciles to the Group’s accounting records._
The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on the 11[th] February 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
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Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Groupi Registered Charity No 299179
Trustees, Annual Report - Year Ended 31 August 2025
Signature
Print Name
## Trustees Annual Report
## Year Ended 31st August 2025
**Registered Charity: 299179**
_Post AGM edit:_
- _Trustees updated to reflect those sitting in the position during the period._
- _Notes suggesting a diminishing reserve deleted_
- _Inclusion of note to mark Martin White passing added_
- _Receipts and payments page updated with final audited accounts. Minor adjustments made to income improving overall position within period to £422.96_
- _Examiners report added_
_27[th] February 2026_
**Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group, Registered Charity No 299179 Trustees’ Annual Report - Year Ended 31 August 2025**
The Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group are included in this report covering the period from 1[st] September 2024 to 31 August 2025.
## **Section A - Reference and administration details**
Charity name: Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group
Registered charity number: 299179
Charity’s principal address: Cinques Road, Gamlingay, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 3NR
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity are:
|1|Vacant – Chair|
|---|---|
|2|Rob Dummer – Treasurer|
|3|Chris Elwood - GroupLead Volunteer|
|4|Charlie Jackson|
|5|Paul O Shea|
|6|Nicola Lintott|
|7|Jonathan Hearth|
|8|Steve Palmer|
|9|Patrick Collins|
|10||
|**Type of Advisor**|**Name**|**Address**|
|---|---|---|
|Bank|Barclays Bank|St Neots|
||||
## **Section B - Structure, governance and management**
Below are details of the structure, governance and management of the Group.
|**Type of Governing Document**|The Group's governing documents are those of 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.|
|---|---|
|**How the Charity is constituted**|The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all
Scouts.|
|**Trustee Selection Methods**|The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation
and Rules of The Scout Association.|
|**Additional Governance Information**|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 makingreturns to the CharityCommission as appropriate.|
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**Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group, Registered Charity No 299179 Trustees’ Annual Report - Year Ended 31 August 2025**
The Trustee Board consists of 2 independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer together with the Group Lead Volunteer and listed Trustees. The Trustee Board meets every school term.
This Trustee Board exists to support Group Lead Volunteer 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.
## **Section C - Objectives and Activities**
The objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association. The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership. 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 and performance**
At the January 2025 census (for 24/25) there were 83 young members in the Group between the ages of 6 to 14 years (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts), which was a decline in the membership compared with the 2024 census. This decrease is mainly due to the decline in the number of Beavers, having had to close one Colony, and the decline in the number of Scouts. Cub’s numbers remained fairly static. We continue to maintain a waiting list for our Beavers section, but these are children under the age of six and waiting to join Beavers. We do not operate a Squirrel Drey for these young children.
We continued to run an Explorer Unit in partnership with Biggleswade District Scout Council. The membership of the Unit at the January 2025 census (for 24/25) was 6. However, by February 2025 all of the Unit’s volunteers had stepped back for personal reasons, so unfortunately by March 2025 the Unit had temporarily closed. All of the Explorers were offered Young Leader positions in other sections, and some those Explorers chose to remain with the Group in these positions.
During the year 2024 to 2025 our sections held regular weekly meetings at the HQ, and were able to participate in a full programme of camps, hikes, and other adventurous activities throughout the year. In July 2025 we operated a joint Scout and Beaver camp at Bromham, where 39 young people attended camp.
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## **Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group, Registered Charity No 299179 Trustees’ Annual Report - Year Ended 31 August 2025**
In 2024 the Trustee Board voted to change the Financial Year End from the 31[st] March to the 31[st] August. This resulted in an AGM not being held during 2024. The 2023-2024 Year-end Annual General Meeting was held on the 24[th] February 2025. During this AGM meeting the Scout Association model Trustee Board was re-adopted, as was the model Scouts Constitution. The Trustee Board continues to provide any necessary support to the Group’s various sections.
At the beginning of this new financial year (1[st] September 2024-31[st] August 2025), The Group was continuing with the final installation of the various stages of the Solar PV generation and battery storage, AC and Infra-red heating, LED lighting with absence detection throughout the building, a much-improved water heating system with safer thermostatically controlled sensor taps, and the installation of much improved loft insulation. These important upgrades to the headquarters building had been funded by a £50,000.00 grant from the National Highways A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Social Fund. All of these works were completed by the end of September 2024, and the financing of these projects spanned both of the financial years 2023-2034, and 2024-2025. Since the completion of the project the Group has been able to benefit from a much warmer building in the colder months of the year, and the ability to use the new heating as air conditioning in the hotter months of the year. So, all of our young people and adult volunteers can now meet in a much more comfortable environment no matter what the season. We now also have a reliable supply of hot water which is thermostatically controlled to a comfortable level to negate the risks of scalding. Solar PV generation and much improved insulation of the building has resulted in a net export of electricity back to the grid (so far), so we can say that we have greatly reduced are carbon and met our ‘Go Green’ project brief.
Sadly, the Group lost our President, Martin White, on the 25th July 2025. Martin was a great inspiration to the Group, serving as our Chair for over 17 years. Many of the Group and other members of the local Scouting District attended his funeral at Stevenage on the 5th September 2025.
The Group continues to benefit from an exceptionally dedicated Quartermaster who maintains both our building and equipment. He is instrumental in implementing many continual repairs and upgrades to our building, and the many repairs to our large equipment portfolio, which continues on a rolling replacement regime as and when required. This enables us to report that our Headquarters building remains in an excellent state of repair, as is all of our camping and outdoors equipment.
At the close of the 2024-25 year, the Group’s adult membership had fallen from 28 to 24 volunteers. Recruitment remains an ongoing challenge facing the Group which continues to need urgent attention.
## **Section E - Financial Review**
Subscription income for the year totalled £12,774.50, which represents a reduction compared with the previous year. While the standing order system remains in place, subscription income continues to present a challenge, with a small number of parents not updating their standing orders following previous increases. The Trustee Board continues to monitor this position and will review subscription arrangements to ensure costs are met while remaining accessible to all families.
Total receipts for the year ending 31 August 2025 amounted to £43,778.03 (2024: £53,521.76). This reduction is largely attributable to lower fundraising income and the completion phase of the Go Green project, which spanned multiple financial years. Fundraising activities during the year generated £3,186.62, reflecting fewer large-scale fundraising opportunities compared with the previous year.
The Group also continued to benefit from the Go Green grant funding, with £25,723.85 received during the year. This income supported the final stages of the headquarters refurbishment and energy efficiency improvements.
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## **Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group, Registered Charity No 299179 Trustees’ Annual Report - Year Ended 31 August 2025**
Total payments for the year were £43,732.99 (2024: £53,206.08). Major areas of expenditure included capitation fees of £5,607.00, reflecting current membership levels, and ongoing costs associated with maintaining the Scout
Headquarters. Utility costs reduced significantly compared with the previous year, reflecting the impact of the completed energy efficiency works.
Expenditure on maintenance and equipment remained in line with expectations and reflects the Group’s commitment to maintaining a safe, well-equipped environment for young people and volunteers. Badge and uniform costs were consistent with programme delivery across all sections. Fundraising costs were lower than the previous year, reflecting a reduced fundraising programme.
The Go Green project accounted for £25,441.11 of expenditure during the year, representing the completion of the works funded by the grant. No further significant capital expenditure is anticipated in relation to this project.
Overall, the Group recorded a net surplus of £422.96 for the year. Cash funds at the year end stood at £16,239.55, compared with £16,194.51 at the previous year end. The balance remains above the minimum reserve level set by the Trustee Board.
## **Reserves Policy**
The Group’s policy on reserves is to hold sufficient funds to:
- continue the charitable activities of the Group should income or fundraising activities fall short; and
- provide financial support to enable young people to participate in scouting where lack of funds might otherwise be a barrier.
The Trustee Board considers that, in order to meet this policy, reserves should ideally be maintained at a minimum level of £5,000 at all times.
At the year end, the Group held reserves of £16,239.55. This level is above the minimum required to meet immediate commitments such as the payment of capitation fees and provides a degree of financial resilience. The Trustees consider that the current level of reserves will also support the ongoing maintenance of the headquarters building and the continued delivery of scouting activities across all sections. The Trustee Board notes, however, that this balance is gradually decreasing and will continue to be monitored closely.
## **Section F - Declaration**
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Signature(s)______________________________ Signature(s)_________ ____________________
Full name(s) ______________ Full name(s) ______________ Date: _ _____________ Date: ______ _________________ Position: ___ Position: ___ _____________________
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**Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group, Registered Charity No 299179 Trustees’ Annual Report - Year Ended 31 August 2025**
## **Receipts and Payments Accounts**
## _**Gamlingay & Gransden Scout Group Receipts and Payments Accounts from 1st September 2024 to 31 August 2025** Registered Charity No 299179_
|**RECEIPTS**
Subscriptions
Gift Aid
_Net profit_
Fundraising
3,186.62
Donations
Group
Interest
Misc
Grant
Explorers
GoGreen
**Total Receipts**
**PAYMENTS**
Capitation
Unit allocations
Insurance
Rent, Rates, Water, Electricity
Maintenance
Equipment
Group Camp
Donations
Fund Raising
Refurbishment
Loan repayments
Travel costs
Expenses
Group
Badges
Uniform|**2025**
£
12,774.50
-
_Net profit_
4,475.02
3,070.92
-
804.66
189.53
188.39
25,723.85
**44,155.95**
**2025**
£
5,607.00
1,807.20
1,543.94
1,633.50
1,620.23
1,819.01
100.00
-
1,288.40
1,375.75
13.72|**2024**
£
17,686.50
3,594.56
4,141.64
250.00
90.27
847.45
3,500.00
23,411.34
**53,521.76**
**2024**
£
5,757.00
2,690.00
2,735.51
5,884.22
871.30
1,655.98
-
-
1,668.29
1,434.36
193.80|
|---|---|---|
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## **Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Group, Registered Charity No 299179 Trustees’ Annual Report - Year Ended 31 August 2025**
|Section||955.03|
|---|---|---|
|General|833.13|1,235.85|
|Cleaning|650.00|1,222.70|
|GoGreen Project|25,441.11|23,411.34|
|Explorers|-|3,500.00|
||**43,732.99**|**53,206.08**|
|Net Receipts/ (Payments)|422.96|315.68|
|Cash Funds Last Year End|16,194.51|15,878.83|
|**Cash Funds this Year End**|**16,617.47**|16,194.51|
|**Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year**|**Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year**|**Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year**|**Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year**||
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Cash Funds**
Community Account
Business (savings)
Consolidated Group|Group 2025
**£**
3,280.49
13,336.98
16,617.47|Group 2024
**£**
4,070.51
13,147.45
17,217.96|Group 2023
**£**
16,607.99
57.18
16,665.17|
|||16,617.47|17,217.96|16,665.17|
_The difference between the net receipts for the year and the bank balance at the year end is due to timing differences arising from income received but not yet banked and payments made but not yet cleared at the reporting date. The Trustees are satisfied that the bank balance stated above reconciles to the Group’s accounting records._
The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on the 11[th] February 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
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Gamlingay and Gransden Scout Groupi Registered Charity No 299179
Trustees, Annual Report - Year Ended 31 August 2025
Signature
Print Name
**INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE EXEC COMMITTEE OF GAMLINGAY & GRANSDEN SCOUT GROUP**
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 which consist of an Income & Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet.
## **Respective responsibilities of the Executive Committee and the Examiner**
The Charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act,
- follow procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners section 145(5)(b)
- of the 2011 Act, and
- state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of the Independent Examiner’s Statement**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the management committee concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent Examiners Statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 103 of the 2011 act, or, to prepare accounts which accord with these accounting records have not been met,
Or,
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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## S Chase
Simple Solutions (Cambs) Ltd 5 Williams Close Great Gransden SG19 3QS
Date: 13/02/2026