Trustees, Annual Report For the period From (start dat81 to end dat6 Sect*on A Reference and administratitsn details Charity name 301216 Gorsemoor Scout Grou Other names the charity is known by 1 st Ferndown Scout Grou Reoisterèd charity number Irf any) HQ registration number Ch8rills principal address 14 Aldri & Road Ferndown Dorset Postcode Nam&s of the charity trusteos who manage Ihè charity ITh&$s Wdubèpvbld1fi thi annU8lreportoflh•thsntyandlhg cbarily achwity W10[) Dales acted if not for whole y•ar Trust•? Nam Office (If any) Roberta Anne Spur John Goodliffe Alistair Bradford Wa ne Sim son Kath n Hard eon Trusteè Chair Trustee Trustee Treasurer 10 12 13 14 15 Names and addresses of èdvisers loption81 inlorm8tion but encouraged as b8St practice) e of advisor Name Address 1 LT700001 114 Sèptembar 20241
Section 8 Stru¢tiiro. govcrnan¢c and managoment DescriptKJn of the charity's trusts Type of goveming docurnenl The Group's goveming documents are those of the Tho Scout Associab'on. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to thB Bye Laws of the Asso¢iation and The Policy. Organisation and Rules of The Scout Associal'on. le.g. trust deed, eonstitulionl How th& charity is constituted The Group a tnJst established uniler its rules which af& comlnon lo all Scouts. 18.g. trusl, assotsalmjn, cornpanyl Trustee selection methods 18.g. appointed by, elected by The Trustees are appointed in acrx)rdanc& with the Policy. Organisab'on and Rules of The S¢out Association. Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practi(*l You may choose to include 8dditional information. Whe relevant, atK)Ut". The Group is managed by the Group Trustee 8o8rd, the members of which are the 'Charity Trustees, of the Scout Group which is an edurational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charib'es. This includes the registrats'on, keeping propèr accounts and making turnS to the Charity CommissM)n as appropriate. Policies and proc4dur8s adopted for. al th8 induction and training of trustees.. bl trustee. consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures lo manage them The Trustee Board consists of the Chair. Treasurèr and 3 Trtsslees and meets every 6 month5. Memb$r8 of the Trustee Board completè'Being a Scouts Trustee, learning within th8 first 6 months of pining th8 Board. This Group Tmslee Board exists to make Sure the charity is w$ll-man8ged, risks arè assessed and mitigated, buildings and 8quipm8nt are in good working order. and everyone follows legal requirements and the orgafti¥ation's pKilicies aftd rules. Their support helps other voluntèers n5n high- quality and 3afe programmes that gives young people skills for life. 2 LT700001 {14 Septembèr 20241
Section 8 Structure, 9tsvÈrnance artd management Icontinuedl RÉsk and Internal Control The Group Trustee Board ha5 identified the major risks lo which they beli&ve the Group is gxposed. these have been reviewèd and syste¥ have bgèn established to mitigate against them. Thè main areas of concern that have been dentifittd are.. Damage to the building, property and eguipment. The Group would rèquest the use of buildings, propèrty and equipmènl from neighbouring organisations such as church, community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar ciprocal arrangements èxlst wilh these organisalions. Th& Group has sufficienl buildings and cont8nts insurance place tc> mitigale against permar¢8nt loss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supportèrs and members. The Group through the capitation fegs conlribuies to the Scout Associab'ons national 8c¢ident insurance policy. Risk A5sÈssments are undertaken befor8 all activities. R&duced in¢ome from fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income froFR subscriplions and fundraising. The group doès hold 8 rès6rve to ensure the conb"nuity of activities should th6re be a major reduction in Income. The 8oard could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income lo the group on an ongoing basis, eithèr temF¥Jrarily or permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. Th& group is lotally fyliant upon volunteers to run and administer the actiwlies of the group. If there was a reduction in thè number ofloaders io unacceptablè level in a particular Section or the group as a whole then thère would have lo bè a contraction, nsolidation or Closure ol a section. In the worst caso scenario the complete closura of the Group. Reduction or1oss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 4 10 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction. nsOl1d3ti0n or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. 3 LT700001 114 Sèptember 20241
Section C Objectives and activities Summary of the objects of the charity Set out in its governing document The Purposo of Scouting Scouting exists lo actively ènga9tr and support young peoplè their personal development, empowering them lo m8ke a positive Contribtion to society. The Valu08 of Scoutlng As Scouts we ar& guidod by these values.. Integrlty - We a¢1 with integrity., Wè are honest, trustworthy and loyal. R•spect- We have se-spect and respect for olhers. Care . We support others and take care of the worfd in which we live. Bollef - We explore our lailhs, beliefs and attitude$. Co•oparatlon - We make a positive difference,. w8 CO- operate with others and mak& friends. The Seout Method Scouting takes place whèn young people, in partnership with adults. work together based on the values of Scouting 8nd'. ènjoy wh81 they are doing and have fun - take part ift activrties indoors and outdoors learn by doing share in spiritU81 reflection rake SpOnsibl11fy and make choices undertake new an(5 challen9ing acts'vities make and live by their Promise. Summary of the main activities in relalKJn to these objects All secl'ons have had the opportunity to camp and lake part in outdoor adventurous aclivites. Indoor aclivikn.es have included wide-ranging and vibrant programmes aimed at learning by doing and introduction lo new topics and experiences. The Scout troops in particular have encouraged young people to take on rtrsponsibilities and shape their own programme. Addrtional detsils of the objectives and activities loplional information but encourag8d as best practy'cel You may choos• to include furthe statements, where relevant, about.. poli¢y on granlmaking., CA)ntribution madè by volunteers., policy on investments. Public benefit statement The Group meets the Charity Commission s PLtblic banefil criteria under btslh the advancèmerlt of education and the advanTrment of olyzenship or community dèvelopment headin Secti(In D Achiovoments and performance 4 L T700001 114 September 20241
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the yea Over th8 year OL*r membership continued to grow and by the end there We sufficient to offer the prospect of a new section in the ne8r future. Secttson E Financial Review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Resgr¥ès Policy Thè Group's policy on reserves is to ho sufficien resourcos to continue the charitable acts"vities of the grou should income and fundraising activitiès fall short. Th Group Truslee Board considers that the group should hold sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £15,000 plus The Group h8ld reserves of approximately £30,000 against ihis al year end. Thi5 Is above the lèvel required for operabng expenses. Howev8r this can be explained by è transfer of funds from tt)mbir¢ing three scout grokJPS into onè in the last financial year, and this surplus has beèn reduced through additional expenditure by £3.000 In this yoar. Quantify and explain any designations Details of any fijnds materially in deficit (circumstances plus sieps io 81iminatel None Further financial review details {optional infOrallon) You may choasè to include additional infomation, where relevant. about.. the charity's principal sourcès of funds linduding any fundraisingl., Sources of funds The Group's principal sources of funds Is membership subs with some additional ad hoc grant income for sp8cifi¢ 8etivitie$ or capital proj8cts. Fundr8isino provides a small amoLJnt of Income for the group only. S LT700001 114 September 20241
• how exp8ndilure has supported the key objecbves of the charity., Our ftFnd5 enabled us to carry out much needed insulation our building and support our ScoLJts with visits lo Fraftce, win a sailing comp&tition across the English Channel and traverse the River Wye by kayak. Our other sections also had the opportunity to attend varioLts oUtdr acbvib'es and overnight camping. investment policy and obj8Ctives', Inv•$tm•nt Poll¢y The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a cons8quence does rtot have sufficient funds to invest in longer-temi investments such as stocks and shares. The Group has therefore adoptèd a low risk strat8gy to the Investment of its funds. All fund¥ are held in cash using only mainstream banks or buildin societies. Section F Other optio21 Inforinatfo Plans lor fvturè periods Idetails ol any significant activities plann8d to achieve th6ml Section G Declaration The irustees declare that they havè approved the tru8tees' rèport above Signed on behalf of the charity's trust•es signatu($) FLtII namelsl Position18g Secretary. Chairl Date 6 L T700001 (14 September 20241
Gorsemoor Scout Group
Unaudited Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Gorsemoor Scout Group
Report to the proprietor on the preparation of the unaudited accounts of Gorsemoor Scout Group
Year ended 31 March 2025
In accordance with your instructions, I have compiled the accounts on the following pages from the accounting records and from information and explanations supplied to me.
Ashman Accountancy Solutions
14 Horseshoe Close Wimborne Dorset BH21 2UL United Kingdom
Date: 26 September 2025
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Gorsemoor Scout Group
Year ended 31 March 2025
| Note Turnover 2 Gross proft Expenditure 2 Premises costs Staff costs Legal and professional General expenses (Loss)/proft for the year |
Year to 31 Mar 2025 £ 36,789 |
Period from 1 Nov 2023 to 31 Mar 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| 20,359 | ||
| 36,789 908 37,773 350 65 |
20,359 | |
| 825 | ||
| 17,653 | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| 39,096 | 18,478 | |
| (2,307) | 1,881 | |
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Gorsemoor Scout Group
Balance Sheet
31 March 2025
| Current assets Cash at bank Net current assets Net assets Financed by: Capital account |
2025 £ 30,351 |
2024 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| 32,658 | ||
| 30,351 | 32,658 | |
| 30,351 | 32,658 | |
| 30,351 | 32,658 | |
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Gorsemoor Scout Group
Notes to the Accounts
Year ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting policies
BASIS OF PREPARATION
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost basis and on a basis which enables the profits to be calculated in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
2 Profit and loss account analysis
TURNOVER
| Membership Subscriptions Other income Activities Other Income Fundraising Hire of Building Other Scout Hut income Grants |
Year to 31 Mar 2025 £ 10,789 7,761 12,884 39 359 1,531 230 3,196 |
Period from 1 Nov 2023 to 31 Mar 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| 5,585 | ||
| - | ||
| 8,808 | ||
| 16 | ||
| 548 | ||
| 1,650 | ||
| 252 | ||
| 3,500 | ||
| 36,789 | 20,359 | |
EXPENDITURE
| Premises costs Rent |
Year to 31 Mar 2025 Period from 1 Nov 2023 to 31 Mar 2024 £ £ 908 825 |
Year to 31 Mar 2025 Period from 1 Nov 2023 to 31 Mar 2024 £ £ 908 825 |
|---|---|---|
| 825 | ||
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Gorsemoor Scout Group
Notes to the Accounts (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2025
| Staff costs Membership Subscriptions Youth Programme and Activities Water & Sewage Electricity and Gas Facilities Maintenance Insurance Repairs and Renewals Materials and Equipment Uniforms Legal and professional Accountancy fees AGM Expenses General expenses Training costs |
Year to 31 Mar 2025 £ - 17,297 511 3,917 681 1,504 5,997 7,866 - |
Period from 1 Nov 2023 to 31 Mar 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| 4,399 | ||
| 8,529 | ||
| 207 | ||
| 1,285 | ||
| 391 | ||
| 198 | ||
| 2,160 | ||
| 297 | ||
| 187 | ||
| 37,773 | 17,653 | |
| Year to 31 Mar 2025 £ 315 35 |
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Period from 1 Nov 2023 to 31 Mar 2024 |
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| £ | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| 350 | - | |
| Year to 31 Mar 2025 Period from 1 Nov 2023 to 31 Mar 2024 £ £ 65 - |
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| - | ||
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Gorsemoor Scout Group
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Gorsemoor Scout Group for the year ended 31[st] March 2025
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Gorsemoor 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 Gorsemoor 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:
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accounting records were kept in respect of the Gorsemoor Scout Group as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do accord with those records.
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: N.Ashman
Name: Nichola Ashman
Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): IFA/IPA 255890
Address: 14 Horseshoe Close, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2UL
Date: 26[th] September 2025