2025-03-31-accounts - 15th Didcot Scout Group

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Registered Number: 300494 England and Wales

15TH DIDCOT SCOUT GROUP

Unaudited Financial Statements

Period of accounts

Start date: 01 April 2024

End date: 31 March 2025

15TH DIDCOT SCOUT GROUP Contents Page For the year ended 31 March 2025

Independent examiner’s report	3
Trustee’s Annual Report	4
Income statement	6
Statement of financial position	7
Notes to the financial statements	8
Detailed Income Statement	10

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15TH DIDCOT SCOUT GROUP Independent Examiner’s Report For the year ended 31 March 2025

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of 15th Didcot Scout Group

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 15th Didcot Scout Group for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the 15th Didcot Scout Group 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 15th Didcot Scout Group accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the 15th Didcot Scout Group as required by section 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form 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 this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:

.................................................... Cypher Independent Examiner

Date: 27 January 2026

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15TH DIDCOT SCOUT GROUP Trustee’s Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025

Charity name: 15th Didcot Scout Group Registered charity number : 300494

Group headquarters address: 15th Didcot Scout Group, Baden Powell Way, Didcot, OX11 8RU

The Trustees that held position during the year:

Claire Davies, Chair
Lauren Johnson, Treasurer
Anne Warren, Secretary
Sandra Taylor, Trustee
Philip Gregory, Trustee
Marilyn Arnold, Trustee
Jannette Bell, Trustee

1. Structure, Governance and Management

The 15th Didcot Scout Group is part of The Scout Association and operates under its Policy, Organisation and Rules. The Group is governed by a constitution as an educational charity and is managed by a Group Executive Committee, whose members are the charity trustees. Trustees are elected or co-opted in accordance with the Group’s constitution. All trustees are familiar with the responsibilities of charitable trustees and receive induction and guidance from The Scout Association.

2. Objectives and Activities

Charitable Objectives:

To actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

Main Activities:

The Group delivers a balanced programme of activities for young people aged 6 to 14 through the following sections:

Beaver Scouts (ages 6–8)
Cub Scouts (ages 8–10½)
Scouts (ages 10½–14)

Key activities throughout the year included:

Weekly section meetings with structured, age-appropriate programmes
Outdoor adventures including camping and hiking
Skills-based activities such as cooking, first aid, and teamwork challenges
Community service projects and environmental activities
Participation in District and County scouting events

All activities aim to support young people’s personal development and adhere to the principles of Scouting: integrity, respect, care, belief, and cooperation.

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15TH DIDCOT SCOUT GROUP Trustee’s Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025

3. Achievements and Performance

In the past year, the Group has:

Continued to grow, with membership across all sections
Achieved Bronze, Silver and Gold Chief Scout Awards across each section
Recruited and trained new adult volunteers, strengthening our leadership base

The Group has received positive feedback from parents and carers and continues to play a key role in the local community.

4. Financial Review

A detailed breakdown of income, funding and expenditure can be found at page 10
During the period the Group received a donation of land adjoining the existing.

5. Plans for the Future

For the upcoming year, the Group aims to:

Expand provision by entering into partnership with the District in respect of Explorer Scouts (ages 14–18)
Improve and make valuable use of the donated land
Continue leader recruitment and offer enhanced adult training opportunities
Strengthen community links and fundraise for a long-term improvement to facilities

The trustees remain committed to delivering high-quality Scouting experiences and ensuring longterm sustainability for the benefit of young people in Didcot.

6. Public Benefit Statement

The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

All young people aged 6–14 are welcome to join the 15th Didcot Scout Group, regardless of background or ability. The programme is designed to support physical, mental, and emotional development, equipping young people with skills for life.

8. Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved this report and the accompanying financial statements. Signed on behalf of the trustees: SIGN

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Claire Davies, Chair

Date:

27/01/2026

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15TH DIDCOT SCOUT GROUP Income Statement

For the year ended 31 March 2025

Income Notes Direct costs Gross surplus Expenses Surplus / (deficit) Other income 1 Surplus / (deficit) for the financial period	2025 £ 9,120 (6,903) 2,217 (12,721) (10,504) 42,834 32,330	2024 £ 6,556 (4,610)
		1,946 (4,885)
		(2,939) 1,428
		(1,511)

Restricted Funds

At the balance sheet date all amounts are unrestricted.

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15TH DIDCOT SCOUT GROUP Statement of Financial Position As at 31 March 2025

Fixed assets Notes Tangible fixed assets 2 Current assets Debtors 3 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amount falling due within one year 4 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Capital and reserves Profit and loss account 5 Shareholders' funds	2025 £ 78,634 78,634 - 3,606 3,606 (420) 3,186 81,820 81,820 81,820 81,820	2024 £ 38,110
		38,110 181 11,616
		11,797 (417)
		11,380
		49,490
		49,490
		49,490
		49,490

General Information

15th Didcot Scout Group is a charity, registered in England and Wales, with a charity registration number 300494.

The presentation currency is £ sterling.

1. Accounting policies

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:

Equipment 5 Years Straight Line

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15TH DIDCOT SCOUT GROUP Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025

1. Other income

Donations Hire of Premises Compensation Interest Receivable and Other Income Grant Income 2. Tangible fixed assets Cost or valuation At 01 April 2024 Additions Disposals At 31 March 2025 Depreciation At 01 April 2024 Charge for year On disposals At 31 March 2025 Net book values Closing balance as at 31 March 2025 Opening balance as at 01 April 2024	Equipment £ 710 - - 710 142 142 - 284 426 568	Land £ - 40,666 - 40,666 - - - - 40,666 -		2025 £ 40,021 75 - - 2,738 42,834 Scout Hut £ 37,542 - - 37,542 - - - - 37,542 37,542	2024 £ 48 1,180 200 - - 1,428 Total £ 78,918 - - 78,918 142 142 - 284 78,634 38,110

3. Debtors: amounts falling due within one year

Trade Debtors Prepayments & Accrued Income	2025 £ - - -	2024 £ 45 136 181

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15TH DIDCOT SCOUT GROUP Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025

4. Creditors: amount falling due within one year

Accrued Expenses Income Received In Advance	2025 £ - 420 420	2024 £ 138 279 417

5. Income & expenditure account

Balance at 01 April 2024 Surplus / (deficit) for the year Balance at 31 March 2025	2025 £ 49,490 32,330 81,820

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15TH DIDCOT SCOUT GROUP Detailed Income Statement For the year ended 31 March 2025

3,927 293 56 - 322 913 984 - 408	2,709 206 57 796 66 166 113 10 487	2024 £ 1,710 1,802 1,748 374 414 320 188
		6,556 (4,610)
186 4,857 - 142 1,748 5,758 30	1,230 630 86 142 1,529 731 537
		1,946 (4,885)

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15TH DIDCOT SCOUT GROUP Detailed Income Statement For the year ended 31 March 2025

Other income Grant Income Donations Hire of Premises Compensation Interest Receivable and Other Income Surplus / (deficit) for the financial period	2,738 40,021 75 - -	42,834 32,330	- 48 1,180 200 -	1,428

				(1,511)

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