2ND AMERSHAM ON THE HILL SCOUT GROUP
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Registered charity No. 3(X1650

2ND AMERSHAM ON THE HILL SCOUT GROUP
TRUSfEES' ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Reference and administration details
Charity name: 2nd Amersham on the Hill Scout Group
Registered number." 300650
HQ registration number. 10009924
Principal address: Jubilee Scout Hall, Rectory Hill, Amersham, Bucks HP7 OBT
Trustees who served during the year:
Chairman:
Group Scout Leader-
Treasurer:
rim Sleet
Nardine Blue
Kevin Barnes
Thomas Dixon
Advisors who served during the year:
Independent Examiner:
Ben Griffiths
Structure• governance and management
The Charity's Governing Document is Chapter 3 of The Scout Association Policy.
Organisation and Rules, which deals specifically with individual Scout Groups.
Our Scout Group continues to thrive with 160 young people across 6 sections. and 38 adult
volunteers regularly supporting us. The Group consists of two Scout Troops. three Cub Packs
and two Beavers Colonies. We a150 have a partnership with Explorers who have 39
members.
Trustees are appointed or reappointed at the Annual General Meetin& or co-opted during
the year and their appointment confirmed at the Annual General Meetin&
Objectives and artivitles
The main objective of the 2nd Amersham on the Hill Scout Group isto provide scouting
activities for youn8 people in the Amersham area. This objettive has been successfully
achieved.

During school term time the sections meet weekly. In addition to meetings atthe Jubilee
Scout Hall. activities of a scouting nature are organised both in term time and during the
school holidays.
Main achlevements and performance
Our Scout Group remains popular, particularly with the Beaver and Scout age groups. There
has been a drop in Cub numbers but that is expected to be short lived. Nationallythere has
been a drop in Cub numbers.
We are now reaching the final bow wave effert of Covid, with a burst in Scout age young
people. Intake in 2021 was high as we didn't enrol any new members in 2020. These 6-7
year olds are now reaching 10-11 and the demand in our Scout Troops is high. This should
even out in late 2026.
Overthe last year. we have made a concerted effort to try and manage our waiting list a
little more robustly. in an attempt to reduce the number5 and give young people a realistic
chance of joining our Group, rather than languishing on a waiting list. To that end the list is
currently closed to any age over 5 years and O months. This will need to be reviewed in Jan
2026.
Our members continue to enjoy wide and varied programmes, which is particularly
admirable given the ever present need for additional volunteers. at the moment both
Beavers and Cubs are short on support. We've been veryfortunate to welcome back
returning volunteers to Trimby Cubs.
Our team leaders and members are all amazingvolunteers and we once again extend the
most enormousthanks and gratitude to them.
Financial Review
Details of the group's income and expenditure are shown in the accompanying accounts.
Runningthe Group
The total receipts forthe year were £100.890. The receipts comprised..
£11,821 membership subs (after deductingthe Misbourne Council charges of
£10.9441;
£73,267 of income from lettings and investment income; and
£15,802 of other income including from fundraising, donations and contributions
towards artivities.
Our subscription revenue was similar yearon year, with a 3% drop In membership subs
offset by 5% saving in the capitation paid to Misbourne Valley Scout Council.

Income from our regular hall hirers and one-off parties reduced by 8% this year. This was
largely due to a reduction in Saturday night hire and a stop of Sunday night hire, and closing
the hall over Easter and for a few weeks over Christmas for maintenance.
Donations, contributions to attivities and other income were down by close to £2,400,
affected by the phasing of our gift aid receipt falling into April 2025. This income will be
recognised in next yearfs accounts.
The cost of running our premises came back down by almost 30% this year1£41,048 vs.
£56.097 in 20231. Most savings were across our utility bills, spending almost £6,000 less on
light and heat bills due to a reduction in energy prices and also a 2 year fixed combined fuel
deal. Our need for repairs and renewals was not as high, with over a £4,000 saving
compared to last year. An overall saving of £15,000 on premises was closely matched by
saving of just over £14,000 on Sundry payments. This was mainly due to not needingto
repeat large one-off legal fees paid in the previous accounting period to secure our property
title changes. Confirmation from HM Land Registry was received in March this year forthe
freehold of the car park. while the field lease has been extended to the year 2216,
benefiting Scouts for many years to come. These saving have more than offset smaller cost
increases elsewhere. such as our sections spending over £1,500 more on activities.
Despite the fall in income, the larger cost savings have resulted in the group returnin8
double the surplus taken last year, at close to £38.000.
The Trustees aim to maintain a cash reserve of £50,000 as a contingency fund. At 31 March
2025, the group's funds stood at approximately £114,000 which comfortably enables the
group to meet its obligations and continue its activities should there be unforeseen
circumstances, such as the loss of income and fundraising activities fall short. A review of
thi5 sum is made on a yearly basis and details how the reserves should be used under what
scenario.
It has been agreed by the Trustees that subscriptions will not be increased for another year
as reserves are sufficient. In real terms, this is a subscription reduction given inflation and
rising Costs.
Plansfor enhancing the Scout hall with new artivity equipment are being researched and
the Trustees have asked the leaders for ideas as well. Costs for a zip line and climbing tower
for the field are being explored. with prices coming in currently at around £50,000. Further
enquiries are being made to see if this cost can be bettered.
To carry on its activities, the group relies on the substantial unpaid voluntary work of the
Executive Committee, the Section Leaders. the Fundraising Committee and parent helpers,
to all of whom grateful thanks are extended.
Kevin Barnes
Honorary Treasurer
On behalf of the Trustees

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of 2nd Amersham on the Hill Scout Group
I report on the accounts forthe year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 6 to
This report is made solely to the trustees in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act
2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those
rnatters l am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's report and for no
other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law. I do not accept or assume
responsibilityto anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees for my
examination work.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's
trustees consider that an audit is not required 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;
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission under settion 145lSllbl of the 2011 Act," and to state whether particular
matters have come to my attention
Basis of the independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Dirertions given bythe
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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is
given as to whether the accounts present a Irue and fair view, and the report is limited to
those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements =
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
121 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ben Griffiths
Address: Stanley Hill, Amersham HP7 9HQ

2ND AMERSHAM-ON-THE-HILL SCOUT GROUP
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT SUMMARY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025
This year
Total
Funds
23124
Year
Total
22123
Year
Totsl
21122
Year
Total
Totsl receipts for the year (see page 5)
100,890
108.799
129,873
133,353
Total payments for the year (see page 6)
{63,184)
(90.3631
(166,562) (118,842)
Net {paymentsl / recelpts for the year
37,706
18.436
{36,689)
14,510
Cash. bank and similar fund5 brought
forward
75,940
57,504
94,193
79.683
Cash, bank and slmllar funds carried
forward
113,646
75,940
57,504
94,194
The above account and accompanying statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on
and signed on their behalf by-
Chalmian
Group Scout Leader
Honorary Treasurer

2ND AMERSHAM-ON-THE-HILL SCOUT GROUP
RECEIPTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025
Thls year
Total
Funds
23124
Year
Total
22123
21122
Year
Total
Year
Totsl
MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION5
22,765
23,387
19,004
110,9441 111,5291 {10,443)
21,123
{5.980}
Less paid {Misboume Valley Scout Council)
11.821
11,858
8.561
15,143
INvESTME￿r INCOME RECEIVED
Bank Enterest
Property Rents (Hall Lettings}
273
72,995
129
79,044
62
76,665
49,430
73,267
79,172
76,727
DONATIONS / GRANTS
3.249
2,431
3,340
1,879
3,249
3.340
1.879
AcfiviTIES
Contributions to artlvit(es
9,2(14
9.204
7,018
7,018
10,637
10,637
4,810
4,810
OTHER INCOME
Gift Ald
Fundraising events
other Incomelreceipts
Explorers Partnership Agreement
4,417
3.170
4,348
4,985
1,423
4,540
1,356
887
1,106
3,119
734
3,349
NEW BUILD INCOME
19,852
19,852
54,389
54,389
Total Receipts
100 890
IQ6 799
129 873
133 353

2ND AMERSHAM-ON-THE-HILL SCOUT GROUP
PAYMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025
This year
Total
Funds
23124
Year
Total
22123
Year
Total
21/22
Year
Total
PREMISES
Rates
Light & Heat
Insuran
Repairs & Renewals
Cleaning
Gardening
Waste
Caretaking
Water
(411)
(7,777)
(3,754)
(12,126)
(7.720)
(3,258)
(1,942)
{3,670)
(391}
(386}
{13,579)
15,406)
(16,246)
(10,900)
(2,710)
(2,414)
14,010)
(446)
(627)
(9,926)
(5.431)
(5,873)
(8,282)
(1,407}
(1,020)
{1,908)
{169)
(684)
(9031
(5,951)
(12.089)
{6,157)
(1,958)
(7841
{91)
AcrIvrrEES
Woden & Thor Scouts
Tftan Scounts
Wolf Cub Pack
Trimby Cub Pack
Milan Cub Pack
Forester Beavers
Woodlander Beavers
Trainlng
16,141)
(6.463)
(5,443)
(2,568)
{368)
{175)
(1,239)
(1,239)
(582)
(1.156)
(1,854)
(1,391)
(923)
(1,198)
(1,418)
(1.258)
{903)
(9841
(732)
(985)
(1,209)
(1,672)
(1,201)
{1,947)
(1,718)
-516
ADMIN/ESTABLISHMENT EXPENSES
Pririting, Postage & Stationery
Telephone, Broadband & TV License
HallmasterlOSM/MusiclLottery L(cence
Bank charges
(107)
(811)
{808)
(735)
(852)
(298)
{716)
(851)
(514)
1794)
(1,885)
(1,567)
(1,726)
EQUIPMENT
CampinglArchery EquipmentKfrailer
Minibus running costs
Hall Equipment
Uniforms and Badges
(1,308)
{1,172)
(599)
{3,545)
(2,538)
(7,8541
{763)
(9431
(3,312)
{730)
(934)
(4,646)
{750)
(492}
(4,432)
{1.303)
16,330)
(6.227)
SUNDRY PAYMENTS
Remembrance Day wreath
Torchlight procession costs
Group Camp
Volunteer event
Donation -scout Jamboree
Property tStle changes
Sundry
(5,749)
(248)
196)
{225)
(69)
(4,653)
(248)
(274)
70
(783)
(500)
{167)
(529)
(783)
(9.932}
(267)
{655)
(999)
(1,045)
(986)
(2,4651
{15,146)
(2,779)
NEW BUILD PAYMENTS
(105,854)
{74,161)
105 854
TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR
163,1841
(90,363) (166,5621 (119,6261

2ND AMERSHAM-ON-THE-HILL SCOUT GROUP
STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025
This year
Total
Funds
23124
Year
Total
22123
Year
Total
21122
Year
Total
MONEfARY ASSETS
Bank Current accounts
Bank (feposit account
Cash In hand
Paypal
53,485
60,095
67
50,538
25,187
215
52,725
4,564
215
70,444
22,544
215
990
113,646
75,940
57,504
94.193
NON-MONETARY AssErs
Assets retained for the charSty's own use..
Land and buildings - Jubilee Hall
Climbing wall
Scouting equipment, fUm[tu￿, etc.
Minibus
2,411,550 2,264,317 2,264.317 2,110,250
21,000
24,500
35,000
71,468
57,000
57,000
57,000
2,504,018 2,345,817 2.356,317 2, 167,250
LIABILITIES
72.000
72,000
Land & buildings and equipment are shown at their insured value.
Climbing wall is shown at insured value less IO% depreaation per year (purchased in January 2021)
Mtnibus is shown at purchase price less 25% ¢Jepreciation per year (purchased in February 20141.
We. the Executive Committee and Trustees of 2nd Amersham on the Hlll Stout Group have been
approached by representstives of the liquidators for Armfield Constrvrtion (the builders of the new
hall) to make final retentson payments on the Scout Hall build. We dispute the liability as the cost of
corretting the defects is greater than the retention sum.
This remain5 an outstanding issue but we expect this to be resolved with no money's owing except for
cost5 associated with administering the liquidators. These costs can be covered from our general fund5.
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