1 st Seer Green Scout Group Trustee Chair Report Year Ended March 31, 2025
I am pleased to report that the Scout Group continued to make good progress in the year to March 2025. The team continued to prioritise execution of its vision of a well-equipped, inclusive Scout Group, which is highly capable in core scouting skills. The Scout Group is proud to be at the heart of our local community and has continued to evolve its ability to offer transformative experiences to young people.
I would like to sincerely thank all the leaders, trustees, officers, volunteers, helpers and parents who have contributed to the success of the Scout Group in the year. The Group depends on all of you to continue to deliver for the young people in our community. The organisation of leaders, volunteers and parent helpers has been more stable in the year. This is helpful to forward planning and the ability to undertake more challenging activities with confidence. This confidence means we can continue to adapt and ensure the activities offered by the Scouting Group are modern, exciting and relevant. It has been great to see several new volunteers joining us this year, you are very welcome, and your commitment is deeply valued.
The Group has now undertaken its Kandersteg trip, an international Scouting adventure offering exceptional experience of other cultures and challenging outdoor activities, safely and to plan. Huge credit goes to all those who gave up their valuable time to make that trip happen. Their rigour and diligence in organising such an ambitious trip is deeply appreciated. Thanks also go to everyone who worked hard to raise funds for the trip through various activities in our village and surrounding area.
The Group currently has strong and active Explorers, Scouts and Cubs sections with healthy numbers and solid waiting lists. Our Group Lead Volunteers report will cover this in more detail. It remains our ambition to try to restart Beavers if we can secure the right Group of willing leaders and volunteers.
Financially, our accounts for the year show a surplus of receipts over payments. There is a positive impact from receipts for the Kandersteg trip where expenditure had not yet been made. Yet again our numbers are supported by another outstanding contribution from the beer festival, and I would like to highlight the work of the outstanding Committee who
make that event happen. The Group had repaid its remaining loan balance to district previously and has continued to invest positively in our facilities and key items of equipment for Scouting. A solid financial position ensures that we can make the important investment needed in our core Scouting offer, maintain our facilities well and build funds towards a future hall when that need arises. Our treasurer will report in more detail on the financial statements at the AGM.
Thank you to all involved in the Scouting Group. We never take your commitment for granted and it is kind of you to give up your valuable time for Scouting. We are proud of Scouting in Seer Green; our accomplishments are entirely down all of you and your dedication to the young people of our community.
JOHN HUNTER CHAIR TRUSTEE GROUP
1st Seer Green Scout Group Accounts For The Year Ended 31st March 2025
1st Smr Gr•en SCO Group Receipts •rtd Payrnents Accountsummary for the year ended 31$t M•r¢h 2026 This y•ar Prèvious year General Fund Totsl ¢tipts forthe year (see page C41 Total payrnents for the year (see page C51 Net paymentslreceipis for the year Transfers Loan Repayment Cash, bank anLI simiLqr broh1 roThvard Cash, bank and 5wni13r funds carried loArard SY>.881.67 56.874.98 34,006.69 86.623 24 54.030.59 12,592.65 4,0[ (x) 44.556.19 78.562.88 44.556 19 Note Th8 General Fund sndudes the am(Trt set ashle by Ihe Tnlstees as a De5wJnated Fund:. Nèw building fuThJ 253.37 241.41 A gift aKJ daim rn•Ye in February 2025 for£1,790 has not been rEceiv8d, and i8 Trot Ind in incjjme. The above account and •ccompanying 8lafem*nt ot•s5•ts and liabilities wer• approved by the Tru8tse$ on ItSefR•rfLL >L(and $lgMd on their behaff by Trustse Trustse
1st Seer Green Scout Group Receipts for the year ended 31sl March 2025 Previous year Total This year Total MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS Less paid to district and platform administration 9041.03 4416.00 4,625.03 11055.04 4988.95 6.066.09 INVESTMENT INCOME RECEIVED Bank interest COIF deposit fund interest The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service Dividends and interest Property rents 1.61 11.96 0.00 0.00 8480.00 8,493.57 1.51 11.20 0.00 0.00 9,370.00 9,382.71 DONATIONSIGRANTS Donations and grants received 3CNJO.00 3,000.00 690.00 690.00 ACTIVITIES Scout Activities Beavers Aclivrties Cubs Activities 29057.38 0.00 2098.16 13,142_86 272.26 2,183.77 FUND RAISING (gross) Beer Festival Other Fundraising 43397.53 210.00 43,607.53 32,486.44 214.74 32,701.18 OTHER INCOME Income tax recovered - On subscriptions and donations On dividends and inte1 0.00 0.00 2,184.37 0.00 2,184.37 SUNDRY RECEIPTS Loan From District 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total for the year 90,881.67 66.623.24
1st S••r Gr••n Scout Group Payrnents for th• Year End•d 31st March 2025 Previous Ygar Total This Year Total PREMISES Rates Light and Heal Insurance Repairs and Renew3IHa1r maintenance Cleaning and materials 74.92 2.134.33 1.723.06 4,741.37 2.451.54 11,125.22 4,051.40 1,509.53 5.516.19 2,283.57 13.431.17 DONATIONSIGRANTS ACTIVlnES Scout Aclivilies Cubs ActivitKds Beavers Activities 11,983.81 2.422.63 174.30 14,379 36 1,466.57 998.39 14.580.74 16,844.32 FUND RAISING EXPENSES Beer Festival Summei Ball Other 26,318.85 19,993.46 33.05 20,026.51 26.318.8S ADMINIESTABLISHMENT EXPENSES Telephone Slalionery, postage etc Unifomis Licenses and fees Bookslmaterials 477.98 134.39 134 39 477.98 TRUSTEES EXPENSES OTHER EXPENSES General scout repairs, renewals aThJ purchases Personal accidenvliabdity in$uran¢e PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT Purchase of Badges, Woggles, Scarfs.Engraving,Maps Camping Equipment Core 8uilding Capitsl Expenses 729.37 3.986.41 342.94 2.667.99 4.715.78 3,010.93 SUNDRY PAYMENTS Other Ilncludes Grnd Works, Demolitmjn, Asbestos Remo¥ 239 68 Total 56.874.98 54,030.59
1st Seer Green S¢oLrt Group Ststement of Assets & Liabilities 31st March 202S This year Preou5 year MONETARY ASSETS - Cash. bank, and similar funds Bank Current Accounts Bank Deposit Amnt Bank Temi Deposit COIF Charities Depo&t ACcnt The Scout Assoc'n Short Term Investment Semce Cash in Hand Total as agreed lo General FuThJ on page C3 n.993.26 115.43 44.11594 113.82 253.37 0.00 2¢XJ.82 78.562.88 241.41 0.00 8502 44.556.19 OTHER MONETARY ASSETS Tax Claim for year Debts due from GwoupiDist 0.00 INVESTMENT ASSETS Govemrnent Stocks al market value Other quoted se(xJrilies at market value Olhèr investments Property held for investment purposes 0.00 NONthIONETARY ASSETS - Assets for Charity's own use Badge Seuetary's stock GrouplDislrict shop sto¢ Land & Buildin9S Motor Vehicles Scouting equipment, fumrture etc Prepaid fund raising expenses 0.00 203.738 9) 203,738.9) 7.818.00 7,818.00 211,5. 211,556.90 LIA81LITIES - thos• du• within 0 y•ar Accounts not yet paid Expenses incurred not yet Invced Subscriptions not yet paid Loan From Disln¢t Current Proport)n 0.00 0.00 0.00 LIABILITIES - those Payab aftef one year Loans Hire purchase owing Leasing payments outstanding Loan From District Payable After One Year o.(x) 0.00 Nèt Sets 29)119.78 2113.09 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND FUTURE OBLIGATIONS Cash balances included £21.515 received in anlia"pation of a scout event al Karbdersteg Intemalional Scoul Camp in Jul No fixed commrtments exist in respect of Ihis visrt. but outstanding balances could bè due back to scouts il the visit was
Independent examiner's reportto thetrustees of 1st SeerGreen Scout Group l report to the trustees on my examination of the accounis of the Ist Seer Green Scout Group (the Trust) for the ye8r ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and ba$is of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the prep8iation of the accounts in accordance With the iequirements of the Chaiities Act 2011 I'the Act-l. I report in respecl of my examination of rhe Trust's accounts carried out unde¥ seetion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under seciion 1451Sllbl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confiim that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause io believe that in any material re8pect'. accounting Tecords were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns gnd have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which atiention should Lie drawn in this report in order to enable a propel understanding of the occounts to be reached. ThomasTuikington ACMA 24Austenway. Chalfont St Peter. Bucknnghamshire. SL9 8NW 23 September2025