CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES
Independent examinerfs report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to tho trugteegj
member¥ of
1st Boume ErKI Scout Group
On accounts for the y￿r
ended
31* March 2024
Charity no
Ilf any)
300703
S•t out on pag•s
1-6
I report to th8 tN8te88 on my èxamination of the account$ of the above
charity Dhe Tru8f) for the year ended 3110312024.
R••pon•lbllltle• and
ba*1• of roport
A8 the charity's trustee8, you are responsible for tho preparation of th•
accounts in ac￿rdanCe with the requirements of the Charities Acl 2011
(Ihe W).
I report in respect of my examinati¢)n of the Tru8t'8 accounts Garried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrylng out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directbons given by the Charity Commi88ion
under sec#ion 14515)(b> of the A(*.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
oxamln•rf$ Statement come to my attention in eonnection wrth the examination (other than that
disclosed below ") which give$ me cause to believe that in, any mat8rlal
r•$pect:
th8 8co)unting records were not In accordance with Section 130
of the Charities Act.. or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
conceming the fom and content of accounts set OLrt in the Charities
(Accounts and Rep￿￿} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the aGMunts give a Irue and fairf view which Is nol a matter
consKlered as part of an independent examination.
I have no con(*ms arKI have come acro88 no other mattors in connoction
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper understanding of the ac￿unt8 to be reached.
delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply.
Slgn•d:
Dat•:
31
Namo:
David lthth'ng
Relovant professlonal
quallftG•tlgn(•} or b¢xly
ICAEW Chartered Accountants
(If any):
Addre￿.
3 Walnut Gmve, WOOP￿rn Green, Bucks HP10 OAL
IER
O¢t 2018

Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of Goncern
(see CC32, Independent examination of charty accounts.. directions and
guidance for examiners).
Glv• h•rè brl•f detsllg of
any items that the
oxaminer wi8ho8 to
dl3close.
IER
Oct 2018

Trustees Annual Report
For the year
0110412023 to 311312024
Section A
Reference and administration detail
Charlty name:
1st Bourne End Scout Group
Reglstered charlty number: 3￿703
Charftys prin¢ipal address: Bourne End Scout Hut
Furfong Road
Bourne End
8uckln8hamshire
SL8 SAE
Names of charlty trustees who manage the charlty:
Trustee name
Office held Ilf any}
Dates arted
{If not for whole yearl
Samantha Samuel
John Samuel
Group Scout Leader
Chairnian
Secret•ry
Membership secretary
Treasurer
Group Administrator
Maintenan
Jenny Benning
Scott Lloyd
Rachel Roblnson
Martin Pidgley
io
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Section B
Structurei governance and mandgeiMeiit
Type of 8ov•rnin8 dowment: The Group'5 8overnin8 documents are those of the Scout
Assoclatlon. They conslst of a Royal Charter, which in tum 8ives authority to the Bye Law5
of the AssoclatSon and The Policy. Or8anisation and Rules of The Scout Assoclatlon.
How the charltyls ¢￿St￿uled. The Group ts a trust establlshed under Its rules whlch are common
to all Scouts.
Trustee selectlon methods: The Trustees are appointed In accordance with the Policy,
Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Addltlonal governance Issués: The Group is mana8ed by the Group Executive Commlttee, thè
members of which are the 'Charity Trustees. of the Stout Group which is an educational
charity. As charlty trustees they are re5pon51ble for complying with le8151ation applicable to
charities. This ineludÈs the registration. keepin8 proper accounts and making returns to the
Charlty Commlssion as appropriate.

The Committee consists of 3 Independent representatives. Chair, Treasurer and Secretary
together with the Group Scout Leader, parenvs representation and meets 6 times a year.
This Group Executive Committee exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meetins the
responsibilities of the app04ntments and is responsible for:
The maintenance of Group property; The raising of fvnds and the administration of Group
finance; The insurance of persons, property and equipment: Group public occasions.
Assisting in the recruitment of leadÈrs and other adult support; Appointing any sub-
commrttee5 that may be required: ADpolntlng Group Administrators and Advisors othor
than those who are elerted.
Rl$k and Internal control: The 8roup has in place systems of Intemal controls that are desi8ned to
provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss. these indude 2
signatorles for all payments and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that Insurable
rlsks are covered.
%ection C
Objectives and activities
The objertives of the group are as a unlt of the Scout Assoclation. The Alm of The Scout Assoclatlon
Ss to promote the development of young people In achlevln8 thelr full physlcal, Sntellectual, social
and splrltual potentlals, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local
natlonal and Internatlonal communitles. The method of achieving the Aim of the Assoclatlon Is by
provldln8 an enjoyable and attractlve Scheme of pro8resslve tralnin& based on the Scout Promlse
and Law and 8ulded by adult leadership.
Durln8 the year we have five sections meetln8 on a weekly basls durln8 term tlme: Quebe¢
(Beaversl, Jubilee and Jun8le {Cubsl and Vlctory and Endeavour {Scoutsl and Vulcan (Explorers).
Yukon Beavers is currently closed due to lack of leaders.
Across all the sectlons, actlvttles were chosen wlth di5CUsslons with the young people and
organlsed by leaders to enable chlldren to earn specific activity bad8es as well as to meet the
criterla for the challenge bad8es. We are supported by parent volunteer5.
Publlc ben•fft statement: The Group meets the Charity Commission'5 public benefrt criterla under
both the advancemefrt of educatlon and the advancement of cftlzenshlp or communlty
development headin8S.
Section D
Achievements and performanco,
The Group continues its commitment to fundraising to cover the shortfall between costs and
money from subscriptions.
The Group now has over 90% of all youn8 people movin8 UP through the settions 8alnln8 their
Chief Scout Awards, we have exciting and adventurous programmes runnin& and growth wlthln
the Group. Most are going on to join Explorers and achievÈ the hieher aword badges.
As a group we have around 45 adult volunteers made up of Leaders. Executive Members and
Occasional Helpers

Section E
Financial Review
Reserves Pollcy: The Group's policy on reserves 15 to hold sufficient resources to continue the
charitable activlties of the group should income and fundraising attivities fall short. The Group
Executive Commtttee considers that the group should hold a sum equlvalent to £6,500 to ensure
that there will be enough money to cover any emergenry repairs and replacements e.& to the
heatlng In the Scout Hut.
The Group held reserves of approximately £30.IXO agalnst thls at year end. However, thls Includes
the Capitation cost of £7.383 which is due 1° April 2024. Repairs and maintenance are needed to
The Scout Hut and should be completed by Sprlng 2025.
Investment pollcy: The Group does not have sufficient funds to Invest In longer term Investments.
The Group has therefore adopted a risk averse Strate￿ to the Investment of Its funds. All funds
are held in cash at a high street bank.
Section F
Other optional information
The Group remaln5 commltted to IncTease adult volunteers annually, to ensure the future of the
Group. Whilst also maintalnin8 the hi8h level of trainin8 our Leaders recelve.
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustee5' report above.
Sl8ned on behalf of the charlWs trustees
Signaturels)
Full name{sl
Scott Lloyd
tha Sam￿1
Posltlon
Treasurer
Trustee (Group Scout Leader)
Date

1st Bourne End Scout Grou
Re
istered Chari
Numb r 300703
Year ended 31st
r¢h 2024
& Uabllltles
Cash basl
2024
2023
Tanglble Assets
Non-current Assets
3,740
176
3.740
176
3.916
3.916
Cash Funds
Bank Current Account
Deposlt Account
STIS Account
Cash In Hand
5,419
24.738
10.865
16,543
30.157
27,408
34,073
31,324
Ch
Opcnlng Balan¢e
Surplus l Deflclt
31.324
2.749
32,847
11,523)
Closlng Balance
34,073
31,324
The accounts have been prepared by Samantha Samuel (GSLI & Scott Llovd
ITreasurerl for 1st Bourne End Scout Group.
The accounts have been approved by the trustees and sl8ned on behalf of the trustees by
Signe
Date 31
John¥amuel
roved b Ind•
ndent Examlner
Signed
Date
Name and Qualifications
AUilJ WHifirJé- ACA
1(Aa￿.

urne End Scout Grou
Re
istered Charit Number 3(XJ703
Year ended 3tst March 2024
Income and EJ(
nditure A(c(￿nts
Cash basls
2024
Unrestrlrted Restrlrt
unds
Fund5
2023
£tLd Restricted
Fundg
Fund%
nre
Totak
Totals
Income
Subscriptions
Gift Aid
Interest
Grants
Mini Bus Hira
Donatlons
Hall Hire
Other Fundraisin8
Camp Fees
Holland Camp IfutLtre fees)
Other Income
Clothlng Sales
Total Income
14.364
2.961
195
14.364
2.961
195
3,465
300
787
18.104
4.849
37
18,104
4,849
37
16S
595
165
595
787
6.554
5.175
4.820
6.554
5.175
4.820
3,269
5,784
3.269
5,784
188
38.809
417
33,220
417
33,220
38,809
endFtur•
Capitation
HQ Expenses
QM Stores
Equlpment Replacement
Group Expenses
Section Costs
Camps
Other Actlvltles
Insurance
Clothing costs
Fundraisin8 Costs
Mlni Bus Expenses
Jarnboree Contrlbutlons
Payment Processin8 Fees
8,580
8,879
4.306
185
2.147
450
4.707
$09
1.558
210
2,367
1.218
8,580
8.879
4.306
185
2.147
450
4.707
509
1.558
210
2,367
1.218
890
9,420
7,613
321
296
3.590
2,377
5.297
9,420
7,613
321
296
3,590
2,377
5,297
1,720
680
1.300
2,066
1,720
680
1,300
2,066
54
63
34.743
63
34,743
36,060
36.060
3ur Iu5
2,749
2,749
11,5231
11.523

1st Bourne End Scout Grou
Re
istered Chari
Number 30
nded 31st March 2024
Notes to the Accounts
Fundralsl Details
Funds
Net
Amazon Smile
Ba82School
c￿0P Fundraising
Famlly BBQ May 2023
Fun Night 2023
Camp Photos
First Ald Course
Shooting Courses
Talent Show
Other
19
19
351
1,798
669
893
47
2iiJ
291
351
1,798
1,236
1,075
47
-567
-182
1,160
-960
-5S7
40
20
6,554
-21
-2,367
4,187
Malntenance Detall
2024
202
aeaning
Electrlclty
637
773
1.129
Rent & Rates
Scout Hut Repalr & Maintenance
Security System
Telephone & Broadband
Waste Collection
Water
911
4.027
353
495
805
766
8,879
898
2,587
137
221
722
358
7,613