Ampthill Scouts AGM 30[th] July 2026
Attendees: Andy Lou, Jason Hart, Sally Amos, Kirsty Watson, Geoff Silk, Rob Galt, Leigh Tymms, Dawn Boughton, Mike Tomkins, Valentin XXXXX, Emma Parsons, Lee Howes, Fiona Collins, Kelly Silk, Stuart Williams, Catherine Loveridge
Committee updates:
Andy Lou stepping down from GLV role, in the short term need to fill trustee position and longer-term fill GLV role
Fiona Collins has volunteered to fill Andy’s trustee position and step into co-chair role, seconded by Dawn Boughton, all agreed
Jason Hart nominated for co-chair role by Dawn Boughton, seconded by Lee Howes
Lee Howes nominated to treasurer role by Jason Hart, seconded by Emma Parsons
Any prospective candidates for GLV role invited to discuss role requirements with Andy Lou
Squirrels
Unit working well – unit will celebrate 3[rd] anniversary in September 2026. Sally and Kirsty remaining as leaders.
Beavers
Leigh Tymms stepping down as Beavers leader, Tom taking over role. Leigh Tymms remaining on committee.
Cubs
Unit working well. Sally and Kirsty remaining as leaders.
Scouts
Unit working well. Scouts have enjoyed offsite archery lessons this year. Geoff and Rob remaining as leaders.
Treasury Report
Bank balances closed at end £21,480.
Committee have spent on cesspit, garage door, heater repairs
Over £14000 raised through grants
Fundraising successes also noted
£10,000 continued to
Balance closes at around £21,000
Accounts are available to view and have been kindly audited by Matt Bibby
2026 Highlights
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Trip to Peak District, first overnight trip outside of Bedfordshire since Covid
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Beavers enjoyed Eversholt swimming pool last week
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Scouts have enjoyed offsite Water Days in Stewartby recently
2nd Am ill & Woburn Scout Grou Chari Numbgr 300436 INCOME A14D EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT Year to 31st December 2025 i I nave ex•mired tho tJosand re0JJtdsthe 2rAMpI1 Sc¢th Gtoupand (aTrconfittn the aLve 5 ièwesèr$thelraDsKbonsfortheyearenW 31st DeTnb8r 2D25 2025 INCOME Subscri tions Scouts Fund RaisinL_ Hall & Equip Hire Activities Scout aCts"v.es Cub aclivities Beaver activities Grants GiftAid htinA& HeatynL Misc DonatiQn5 Transactions deared in JaTr but relating to 2025 nore as induded above 12.418 35 8,045.36 575.00 3,940.13 14,700_fX) 2,44128 4198 42.162.10 EXPENDITURE Lig.htin9_ & Heatin Water & WVi-Fi Nut Maintenance In$urance Cleanin 1.924.05 676 39 17.637.7T 1.255.58 4.980.00 Scout Hut Project ScoutWeekJl Meetrnicosts Cub Weekl Mè&tin costs 8eaverWeekly Meetirg Ctists Scoul TIip5, Cam , Activilias etc CubT , Acknvities etc Beaver Tri s. Cam s A¢bV.S ètc Cam 8IGrou 'vities Misc M8rnb8t5hips & Fees Fundraisin Transachons deared in Jan but relating to 2025 nDre as included al)ove 3.04 228 $5 134.46 3.210.99 283.13 5.720.10 1 93845 £0 42,62123 BAN1( BALANCES atend ofjear CURRENT ACC NT NET FOR YEAR Balarn j01101r2025 Ioutstandin cheques as at 3111212025 Outstsnding cljeques &8d Closing Balance L31112120251_- 45923 21.939.81 21.480.68 RESERVE ACCOUNT 028.nin9_Balance IQ1101120251 647.22 7.22 Outstandi cheques as al 311121202S Closing Balance131112120251 654A4 Cash FIDaton H2nd at start of Icash Float on Hand Dèc 2025 Net 449.91 325.1 124.85 Total Outstanding Actual Closin.2 balance CurtEAtAc Actual C108in balan Business Reserve Acr Total 21,480.58 654.44 22.135.02
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WAIES Independent examiner's report on the accounts ' Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees 2" Ampthill & Wobum Scout Group On accounts for the year ended 31 st Dember 2025 Charity no {rf any) 300435 Set out on pages I report to the truslees on my examination of the accounts of the above challty I'the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for Ihe 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 carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicAble Direction5 given by the Charily Commission under section 145(51(b) of Ihe Act. Independent tThe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examiners statemont undertake the examination by being a qualified member of linsert name of applicable listed bodyll. Delete I l if not applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounling records We not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charilies Act.. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did nol comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulalions 2008 other than any requirement that the accounls give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns 8nd have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete Ihe words In the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date.. Name- mAr C" Iivifv Relevant professlonal quallflcation(sl or body IER Oct 2018
lif any): Address: IEknJ Section B Disc105ure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material mallers of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidan for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018