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&$s Wdubèpvbld1fi thi annU8lreportoflh•thsntyandlhg cbarily achwity W10[)
Dales acted if not
for whole y•ar
Trust•? Nam
Office (If any)
Roberta Anne Spur
John Goodliffe
Alistair Bradford
Wa
ne Sim
son
Kath
n Hard
eon
Trusteè
Chair
Trustee
Trustee
Treasurer
10
12
13
14
15
Names and addresses of èdvisers loption81 inlorm8tion but encouraged as b8St practice)
e of advisor
Name
Address
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Section 8
Stru¢tiiro. govcrnan¢c and managoment
DescriptKJn of the charity's trusts
Type of goveming docurnenl
The Group's goveming documents are those of the Tho
Scout Associab'on. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in
turn gives authority to thB Bye Laws of the Asso¢iation and
The Policy. Organisation and Rules of The Scout
Associal'on.
le.g. trust deed, eonstitulionl
How th& charity is constituted
The Group a tnJst established uniler its rules which af&
comlnon lo all Scouts.
18.g. trusl, assotsalmjn, cornpanyl
Trustee selection methods
18.g. appointed by, elected by
The Trustees are appointed in acrx)rdanc& with the Policy.
Organisab'on and Rules of The S¢out Association.
Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practi(*l
You may choose to include 8dditional
information. Whe relevant, atK)Ut".
The Group is managed by the Group Trustee 8o8rd, the
members of which are the 'Charity Trustees, of the Scout
Group which is an edurational charity. As charity trustees
they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable
to charib'es. This includes the registrats'on, keeping propèr
accounts and making turnS to the Charity CommissM)n as
appropriate.
Policies and proc4dur8s adopted for.
al th8 induction and training of trustees..
bl trustee. consideration of major risks
and the systems and procedures lo
manage them
The Trustee Board consists of the Chair. Treasurèr and 3
Trtsslees and meets every 6 month5.
Memb$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.
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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
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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.
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• 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
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## 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||
||||
|||
Period from 1
Nov 2023 to
31 Mar 2024|
|||£|
||||
|||-|
|||-|
||350|-|
||Year to 31
Mar 2025
Period from 1
Nov 2023 to
31 Mar 2024
£
£
65
-||
||||
||||
|||-|
||||
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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:
1. accounting records were kept in respect of the Gorsemoor Scout Group as required by section 130 of the Act; or
2. 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