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| 2 of 11 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: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the 15th Didcot Scout Group as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. 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 3 of 11 ## 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. 4 of 11 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 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Claire Davies, Chair ## Date: 27/01/2026 5 of 11 ## 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. 6 of 11 ## 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 7 of 11 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**| |---|---|---| 8 of 11 ## 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**| |---|---| 9 of 11 ## 15TH DIDCOT SCOUT GROUP Detailed Income Statement For the year ended 31 March 2025 |**Income**
Subscriptions - Beavers
Subscriptions - Cubs
Subscriptions - Scouts
Additional Activities - Beavers
Additional Activities - Cubs
Additional Activities - Scouts
Fundraising
**Direct costs**
Thames Ridge Scouting Subscriptions
GoCardless Charges
OSM Charges - Subscriptions
Additional Activities - Expenditure - Group
Additional Activities - Expenditure - Beavers
Additional Activities - Expenditure - Cubs
Additional Activities - Expenditure - Scouts
Fundraising Costs
Badges new
Gross profit
**Administrative expenses**
Rates & Water
Light, Heat & Power
General Travel Expenses
Depreciation Charge: Equipment
General Insurance
Repairs & Renewals
Sundry Expenses|3,927
293
56
-
322
913
984
-
408|**2025**
**£**
1,778
2,070
2,272
218
1,003
1,082
697
**9,120**
(6,903)
**2,217**
(12,721)|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)| |||||| 10 of 11 ## 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)**| 11 of 11