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3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scout Group Annual Report 2023/24

3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

Principle Officers

Honorary President Honorary Vice Presidents

Les Davis Angela Cruiks John Lamb Mike Regan Colin Sedgewick MBE Carol Tissington

Trustees

Chairman Secretary Secretary Treasurer

Tim Browne Sarah Hodder (to Sep 2023) Jessica-Hope Dean (From Sep 23) Brenda Ayling

Group Scout Leader Deputy Group Scout Leader Beaver Scout Leader Cub Scout Leader Cub Scout Leader Sea Scout Leader (Renown) Sea Scout Leader (Solebay) Explorer Sea Scout Leader (Endeavour) Dauntless (Network) ASU Manager Dauntless (Network) ASU Manager Intrepid (Boating) ASU Manager Communications Manager

Daniel Parsons Matthew Ayling Ruth Ingrosso Tricia Smith (to Dec 2023) Chantal Snarey (from Jan 2024) Jon Whiteley Karen Cruiks Matthew Ayling Marcus Dean (to Dec 2023) Sydney Nash (from Jan 2024) Edward Kemp (from Mar 2024) Chris Daly

Parent Representative Parent Representative Parent Representative

Sally Osborne Jane Jones Louise Baxter

Quartermaster Facilities Representative Fundraising Representative Building Project Representative Building Project Representative Building Project Representative

Peter Jacob Kevin Cruiks Sarah Hodder (to Sep 2023) Paul Cottrell Edward Kemp Roger Pickford

Holding Trustees

Paul Edwards, Paul Johnson, Phil Parry, Ron Parry, Jonathan Pickford

Bankers

Barclays Bank PLC

Contact Address

The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2EN

Registered Charity Number 302078 Scout Association Registration Number 12350

Annual Report Compiled & Edited By Chris Daly

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Report on the Group’s Activities for the year ending 31st March 2024

Once again over the past year 3rd Chalkwell Bay has had much to celebrate.

This year there has been an increase in youth membership by over 12%. This means that within a single Scout Group there are 243 youth members. Adult membership and support remains at a similar level with 130 volunteers a variety of roles with just under half being directly responsible for delivering the programme to young people.

3rd Chalkwell Bay is the largest Scout Group in Essex one of the largest in the UK.

Each Section has delivered a fun and varied programme throughout the year to youth members. With young people achieving:

23 Chief Scouts Awards
17 Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts enjoyed Summer Camps in Haughley, Suffolk. The Explorers undertook a more adventurous trip to Holland. The annual Hillwalking Trip in Castleton, Derbyshire was well attended by Scouts and Explorers. Along with weekends away, almost 1000 nights away were recorded.

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Every Section had the opportunity to get out sailing, including the younger sections. The trend of increasing time on the water by young people continue with a total of 500 days afloat, this is over double of what was achieved pre-COVID. Individual sessions are regularly see 40 young people on the water at a time. The young people have achieved 18 Stage 2 and 17 Stage 3 RYA Dinghy Sailing Certificates.

This year a further three adults qualified as RYA Dinghy Instructors. There is an ambitious programme to qualify Assistant Instructors from the Explorers and Young Leaders and additional Dinghy Instructors and a Senior Instructor from the adults as well in the forthcoming year. Other training of the Intrepid Boating Team has seen 7 RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificates and 4 RYA Safety Boat Certificates being awarded, along with first aid and davit training.

Sadly this year the Group tragically lost two adult members and friends, both in their late 20s, who were also previous youth members.

Tom Warren died in an accident unrelated to Scouting activities. He was in the process of joining us to support the boating programme.

Harrison Owens died having lost his fight to cancer. He supported

the Renown Leader Team but was not as active in more recent years as he joined the Royal Marines serving with the Special Boat Service or SBS.

The Group worked with the Royal Marines to meet the wishes of Harrison’s family in relation to the funeral. Initially the Royal Marines asked ‘I wonder if we could get 12 Scouts together’ and in proper 3rd Chalkwell Bay fashion the Group provided a Guard of Honour of 60 members, ranging from ages 11 to 75. This required additional drill practice and commitment. They all did Harrison and the Group proud under challenging circumstances.

The Commanding Officer of the SBS made a point of conveying his praise on their smart turn out and performance.

The Group has increased the number of events for family and friends, the Events Team has organised many events throughout the year and the Group now host 2 Band nights either side of the Summer. There is a full programme planned for the forthcoming year and everyone is encouraged to support these events as they raise money to support the Group’s development and are a real opportunity to enjoy sharing great social experiences with the 3rd Chalkwell Bay community.

3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

The Group has supported the wider community stepping in last year in to support the Royal British Legion and delivering the Leigh on Sea Remembrance Day Parade. This year the Group has partnered with 4th/6th Leigh-on-Sea Sea Scout Group to ensure the return of the Old Leigh Regatta.

The Building Project Team continues to work hard on the Group’s aspirations to complete the building project which is in its last phase to deliver a new building for boat and camp storage. Sadly, several setbacks have been encountered with the planning process which has proved to be akin to walking through treacle. Planning permission has been granted but there are two notable conditions that the Team are

working through to discharge with Southend City Council. The Group is resolute that completion of the project will be achieved but acknowledges this will be well outside of the time frame that had been hoped for.

Due to national changes to the format of Scout Groups, 3rd Chalkwell Bay will undergo some small structural changes which are in the process of being implemented. Primarily, the transition of the Group Executive Committee into the Trustee Board and Section Heads Team into the Group Leadership Team. All volunteer roles will sit within a variety of teams that have specific tem descriptions and tasks. A list of all Teams and their Team Leaders accompanies this report.

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Some notable changes in key roles have also happened this year with both Group Chair and Group Secretary moving on. The commitment of Colin Fraser and Sarah Hodder over the past many years has been much appreciated. The Group welcomed Tim Browne as Chair of the Trustees and Jessica-Hope Dean as Group Secretary.

This year we also saw Tricia Smith step down as Cub Scout Leader after 35 years of holding significant Scouting roles both in the Group and at District level. The entire Group has celebrated this milestone and took the opportunity to thank her at events and presented her the proceeds of a collection totaling £700 that will allow her to purchase a ticket to fly to Australia so she can visit her sister.

Parents and fellow members shared many comments on Tricia’s service with common themes being:

You are an inspiration
Developed many young people
Hardworking
Amazing
Kindness
A great Leader
Supportive

The Group is pleased that she will be supporting the Cub Leader Team in the background. The Group welcomes Chantal Snarey who is a a strong, capable and experienced leader.

All that 3rd Chalkwell Bay continues to achieve would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of all our Leaders, adult members and young leader team. As Group Scout Leader, I cannot thank them all enough. I continue to consider myself to be in a privileged position as Group Scout Leader of this unique and successful Group. And I am very proud to Lead a varied and well qualified leadership and adult support team. And they deserve a round of applause.

This Group continues to move forward and grows from strength to strength delivering the very best of scouting whether by sea or by land!

Daniel Parsons

Group Lead Volunteer

3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

Treasurer’s Report & Accounts

for the year ended 31st March 2024

Details of key activities and achievements are detailed in the associated Group Report.

The past year we have seen a full return to all services. The building renovations to Knapps yard is still on going. We continue to build reserves for the future building projects in the coming year. Funds have been drawn down from the investments this year to assist the costs of the building projects. Dividend income has proved to be a reliable and key component of the group’s ability to meets its commitment to provide activities for young people. Donations and fund-raising activities continue to be important in allowing the group to carry out all activities as well as to repair and replace equipment as it becomes necessary.

The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scout Groups.

Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation & Rules of The Scout Association. The Trustees do not receive any remuneration or have any expenses reimbursed.

It is the Group’s policy to maintain sufficient liquid reserves to meet the Group’s cash requirements and settle its liabilities as they fall due

The accounts have been drawn up on the receipts and payments basis which is consistent with the previous year.

The accounts have been independently examined and the Independent Examiner’s report is attached.

Approved by the trustees on 20th November 2024 and signed on their behalf by:

Mr D J Parsons Group Scout Leader

Mrs B Ayling Group Treasurer

Annual Report 2023/24

Receipts & Payments Account Summary for the year ended 31st March 2024

`Total Receipts for the year` `Receipts from sale of investments` `Total Payments for the year` `Net Receipts for the year` `Cash and Bank Balances B/fwd` `Cash and Bank Balances C/fwd`	`Current Year` `(Unrestricted funds)` `£` `£122,094` `£ -` `£122,365` ~~`-`~~ `£` `2` `7` `1` `£52,517` `£` `5` `2` `,` `2` `4` `6`	`Previous Year` `(Unrestricted funds)` `£` `£95,621` `£75,000` `£219,994` `£` `4` `9` `3` `7` `3`
		~~`-`~~ `,`
		`£101,890` `£` `5` `2` `,` `5` `1` `7`

3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

Receipts for the year ended 31st March 2024

`Membership Subscriptions for Group` `Membership Subscription D of E` `Group Annual Subscriptions to Scout Association` `Investment Income Received` `Bank Interest (Deposit Account)` `Donations (Deposit Account)` `Dividends and Interest` `Proceeds from Disposal of Investments` `Proceeds from Disposal of Investments` `Refunds` `Paid in error` `Insurance claim for Boat` `Donations /Grants` `Southend West Scout Council for Explorers` `Grants towards Knapp's Yard Building Work` `Boat Upgrade` `Activities` `Camp and Holidays`	`Current Year` `(Unrestricted funds)` `£` `£46,310` `£2,119` `-£6,402` `£42,027` `£417` `£4,559` `£8,002` `£12,978` `£ -` `£ -` `£1,340` `£3,574` `£4,914` `£ -` `£ -` `£ -` `£ -` `£33,636` `£33,636`	`Previous Year` `(Unrestricted funds)` `£` `£39,622` `£578` `-£12,651`
		`£27,549`
		`£85` `£2,560` `£7,979`
		`£10,624`
		`£ -`
		`£ -`
		`£ -` `£ -`
		`£ -`
		`£ -` `£ -` `£ -`
		`£ -`
		`£32,659` `£32,659`

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`Fundraising (Gross)` `Gift Aid` `Amazon Funds` `Uniform Sales` `Group and other Activities` `Other` `Band Night` `Just Giving` `Easy Fundraising` `Co-op coin collection` `RYA (Books & Courses Boating)` `Trafalgar Dinner` `Jamboree` `RECEIPTS RELATING TO THE YEAR` `TOTAL RECEIPTS`	`Current Year` `(Unrestricted funds)` `£` `£13,548` `£78` `£5,095` `£1,108` `£1,266` `£5,319` `£ -` `£256` `£ -` `£597` `£1,272` `£ -` `£28,539` `£122,094` `£122,094`	`Previous Year` `(Unrestricted funds)` `£` `£4,108` `£125` `£1,819` `£8,573` `£52` `£3,870` `£610` `£132` `£37` `£1,157` `£2,460` `£1,846` `£24,789` `£95,621` `£95,621`

3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

Payments for the year ended 31st March 2024

`PREMISES` `Rent` `Water, sewerage and refuse collection` `Light and heat (the Den)` `Insurance and fire safety` `Telephone & Internet` `Knapp’s Yard` `Repairs and renewals` `Facilities and comms` `ACTIVITIES` `Camps and holidays` `FUND RAISING EXPENSES` `Uniform purchase` `RYA Boating` `90th Event` `Other` `Group activities`	`Current Year` `(Unrestricted funds)` `£` `£323` `£674` `£3,602` `£7,999` `£452` `£4,196` `£12,920` `£4,457` `£34,623` `£41,062` `£7,445` `£ -` `£ -` `£1,900` `£3,255` `£12,600`	`Previous Year` `Unrestricted funds)` `£` `£10` `£2,264` `£3,579` `£6,644` `£348` `£15,387` `£100,699` `£3,677`
		`£132,608`

		`£37,325`
		`£8,201` `£ -` `£414` `£3,518` `£3,872` `£16,005`

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`ADMINISTRATION AND ESTABLISHMENT` `EXPENSES` `Administration, photocopier, paper` `Boat repairs, fuel, moorings, and insurance` `Southend launch services` `Equipment Purchase (Quartermaster)` `Equipment and training` `Purchase of Boats` `EXPENSES` `Bank Charges` `Purchase of Badges` `Independent Examination Fee` `PAYMENTS RELATING TO THE YEAR` `TOTAL PAYMENT FOR THE YEAR`	`Current Year` `(Unrestricted funds)` `£` `£129` `£24,799` `£3,588` `£1,635` `£1,985` `£ -` `£32,136` `£ -` `£ -` `£ -` `£1,944` `£1,944` `£122,365` `£122,365`	`Previous Year` `(Unrestricted funds)` `£` `£269` `£6,444` `£3,471` `£1,776` `£ -` `£20,473`
		`£32,433`
		`£41`
		`£41`
		`£1,018` `£564`
		`£1,582`
		`£219,995` `£219,995`

3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

Statement of Assets & Liabilities at 31st March 2024

`Monetary Assets: Cash, bank, and similar funds` `Bank Current Account(s)` `Bank Deposit Account(s) -` `(Mar 20 made Subs Account only)` `Funds held on PayPal for Group Activities` `Other Monetary Assets` `Derbyshire Camp April 2022 & 2023` `Investment Assets` `Other investments (values 31 March)` `Non-Monetary Assets– Assets for Charity own use` `Group shop stock` `(Uniform badges and credit in Badge account Belchamps)` `Land and buildings, The Den` `(Insured Rebuild Value)` `Scouting Equipment, furniture, etc (Insured value)` `Boats (Insured Value)` `Net Assets`	`Current Year` `(Unrestricted funds)` `£` `£4,967` `£40,352` `£6,927` `£52,246` `£ -` `£213,017` `£213,017` `£1,137` `£879,000` `£132,774` `£145,473` `£1,158,384` `£1,423,647`	`Previous Year` `(Unrestricted funds)` `£` `£33,539` `£18,978` `£ -`
		`£52,517`

		`£ -`
		`£213,048`
		`£213,048`
		`£3,198` `£879,000` `£132,774` `£145,473`
		`£1,160,445`
		`£1,426,010`

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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of the 3rd Chalkwell Bay Scout Group

I report to the trustees of the 3rd Chalkwell Bay Scout Group (“the Charity”) on my examination of the Charity’s accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the Charity, 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 Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act. 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 and 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:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

John Holliday FCCA, ACA. BFP, ATT

On behalf of Pocknells

46 Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex CM3 5NG

Date: 20 November 2024

3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scout Group 3rdCB.org.uk

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Registered Charity Number 302078

Report & Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024

GROUP PRESIDENT (Honorary)	Mr B L Davis
GROUP VICE PRESIDENTS (Honorary)	Mr M J Regan
	Mrs A M Cruiks	Mrs C Tissington
	Mr C Sedgwick	Mr J Lamb
TRUSTEE (Ex-Officio)	Mr D J Parsons	Group Scout Leader
	Mr M J Ayling*	Asst. Group Scout Leader
	Mrs R Ingrosso	Beaver Leader (Beaver Scouts)
	Mrs P Smith	Secton Leader (Cub Scouts) – Retred Dec 23
	Ms C Snarey	Secton Leader (Cub Scouts) Jan 24
	Mrs K T Cruiks	Secton Leader (Solebay Sea Scouts)
	Mr J Whiteley	Secton Leader (Renown Sea Scouts)
	Mr M J Ayling*	Secton Leader (Endeavour Explorer Sea Scouts)
	Mr T I S Browne	Group Chair
	Mrs B Ayling	Group Treasurer
	Mrs S Hodder~	Group Secretary – resigned Sept 23
TRUSTEES (Nominated):	Mr M Dean	Actve Support Manager (Dauntless Network) Dec 23
	Miss S Nash	Actve Support Manager (Dauntless Network) Jan 24
	Mr D J Parsons/ Ed Kemp	Intrepid (Boatng) ASU Manager (Actng)
	Lt Cdr C D Daly RN	Group Communicatons Manager
	Mr P E Jacob	Group Quartermaster
	Mr K D Cruiks	Facilites Representatve
TRUSTEE (Elected):	Mrs S Osborne	Parent Representatve (Beaver Scouts)
	Mrs L Baxter	Parent Representatve (Cub Scouts)
	Ms J Jones	Parent Representatve
	Mr R F Pickford	Building Project Representatve
	Mr C P Cotrell	Building Project Representatve
	Mrs S Hodder~	Fundraising Representatve – resigned Sept 23

BANKERS Barclays Bank PLC 10 The Broadway, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 1AP

HOLDING TRUSTEES:

Mr P M Edwards, Mr P J Parry, Mr J Pickford, Mr P C Johnson & Mr R W Parry

Scout Association Registration Number 12350 Charity Registration Number 302078 Contact Names Mrs B Ayling Group Treasurer Mr D J Parsons Group Scout Leader Contact Address The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 2EN

Scouts

3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2024

Details of key activities and achievements are detailed in the associated Group Report.

The past year we have seen a full return to all services. The building renovations to Knapps yard is still on going. We continue to build reserves for the future building projects in the coming year. Funds have been drawn down from the investments this year to assist the costs of the building projects. Dividend income has proved to be a reliable and key component of the group's ability to meets its commitment to provide activities for young people. Donations and fund-raising activities continue to be important in allowing the group to carry out all activities as well as to repair and replace equipment as it becomes necessary.

The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scout Groups.

Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation & Rules of The Scout Association. The Trustees do not receive any remuneration or have any expenses reimbursed.

It is the Group's policy to maintain sufficient liquid reserves to meet the Group's cash requirements and settle its liabilities as they fall due

The accounts have been drawn up on the receipts and payments basis which is consistent with the previous year.

The accounts have been independently examined and the Independent Examiner's report is attached.

Approved by the trustees on 6[th ] November and signed on their behalf by

Mr DJ Parsons

Group Scout

Mrs B Ayling

Group Treasurer

Leader

Receipts & Payments Account Summary for the year ended 31st March, 2024

Total Receipts for the year Receipts from sale of Investments Total Payments for the year Net Receipts for the year Cash and Bank Balances B/fwd Cash and Bank Balances C/fwd	Current Year (Unrestricted funds) £ £122,094 £122,365 -£271 £52,517 £52,246	Previous Year (Unrestricted funds) £ £95,621 £75,000 £219,994
		-£49,373
		£101,890
		£52,517

Receipts for the year ended 31st March, 2024

Membership Subscriptons for Group Membership Subscripton D of E Group Annual Subscriptons to Scout Associaton Investment Income Received Bank Interest (Deposit account) Donatons (Deposit Account) Dividends and Interest Proceeds from Disposal of Investments Proceeds from Disposal of Investments Refunds Paid in error Insurance claim for Boat Donatons /Grants Southend West Scout Council for Explorers Grants towards Knapp's Yard Building Work Boat Upgrade Actvites Camp and Holidays	Current Year (Unrestricted funds) £ £46,310 £2,119 -£6,402 £42,027 £417 £4,559 £8,002 £12,978 £ - £ - £1,340 £3,574 £4,914 £ - £ - £ - £ - £33,636 £33,636	Previous Year (Unrestricted funds) £ £39,622 £578 -£12,651
		£27,549
		£85 £2,560 £7,979
		£10,624
		£ -
		£ -
		£ - £ -
		£ -
		£ - £ - £ -
		£ -
		£32,659
		£32,659

Fund Raising (Gross) Gif Aid Amazon Funds Uniform Sales Group and other Actvites Other Band Night Just Giving Easy Funding Raising Co op coin collecton RYA (Books & Courses Boatng) Trafalgar Dinner Jamboree RECEIPTS RELATING TO THE YEAR TOTAL RECEIPTS	Current Year (Unrestricted funds) £ £13,548 £78 £5,095 £1,108 £1,266 £5,319 £ - £256 £ - £597 £1,272 £28,539 £122,094 £122,094	Previous Year (Unrestricted funds) £ £4,108 £125 £1,819 £8,573 £52 £3,870 £610 £132 £37 £1,157 £2,460 £1,846
		£24,789
		£95,621
		£95,621

Payments for the year ended 31st March, 2024

PREMISES Rent Water, sewerage and refuse collecton Light and heat (the Den) Insurance and fre safety Telephone & Internet Knapp’s Yard Repairs and renewals Facilites and comms ACTIVITIES Camps and holidays FUND RAISING EXPENSES Uniform purchase RYA Boatng 90th Event Other Group actvites	Current Year (Unrestricted funds) £ £323 £674 £3,602 £7,999 £452 £4,196 £12,920 £4,457 £34,623 £41,062 £7,445 £ - £1,900 £3,255 £12,600	Previous Year (Unrestricted funds) £ £10 £2,264 £3,579 £6,644 £348 £15,387 £100,699 £3,677
		£132,608

		£37,325
		£8,201 £414 £3,518 £3,872
		£16,005

ADMINISTRATION AND ESTABLISHMENT EXPENSES Administraton, photocopier, paper Boat repairs, fuel, moorings, and insurance Southend launch services Equipment Purchase (Quarter Master) Equipment and training Purchase of Boats EXPENSES Bank Charges Purchase of Badges Independent Examinaton Fee PAYMENTS RELATING TO THE YEAR TOTAL PAYMENT FOR THE YEAR		Current Year (Unrestricted funds) £ £129 £24,799 £3,588 £1,635 £1,985 £32,136 £0 £1,944 £1,944 £122,365 £122,365	Previous Year (Unrestricted funds) £ £269 £6,444 £3,471 £1,776 £20,473
			£32,433
			£41
			£41
			£1,018 £564
			£1,582
			£219,995
			£219,995

Statement of Assets & Liabilities at 31st March 2024

Monetary Assets: Cash, bank and similar funds Bank Current Account(s) Bank Deposit Account(s) - (Mar 20 made Subs Account only) Funds held on Paypal for Group Actvites Other Monetary Assets Derbyshire Camp April 2022 & 2023 Investment Assets Other investments (values 31 March) Non Monetary Assets – Assets for Charity own use Group shop stock(Uniform badges and credit in Badge account Belchamps Land and buildings, The Den, (Insured Rebuild Value) Scoutng Equipment, furniture, etc (Insured value) Boats Insured Value	Current Year (Unrestricted funds) £ £4,967 £40,352 £6,927 £52,246 £0 £213,017 £213,017 £1,137 £879,000 £132,774 £145,473 £1,158,384	Previous Year (Unrestricted funds) £ £33,539 £18,978 £0
		£52,517

		£0
		£213,048
		£213,048
		£3,198 £879,000 £132,774 £145,473
		£1,160,445

£1,423,647

£1,426,010

Net Assets

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of the 3rd Chalkwell Bay Scout Group

I report to the trustees of the 3rd Chalkwell Bay Scout Group (“the Charity”) on my examination of the Charity’s accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination and 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:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records.

John Holliday FCCA, ACA. BFP, ATT On behalf of Pocknells

46 Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex CM3 5NG

20 November

Date:........................................................2024

Report & Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024

GROUP PRESIDENT (Honorary)	Mr B L Davis
GROUP VICE PRESIDENTS (Honorary)	Mr M J Regan
	Mrs A M Cruiks	Mrs C Tissington
	Mr C Sedgwick	Mr J Lamb
TRUSTEE (Ex-Officio)	Mr D J Parsons	Group Scout Leader
	Mr M J Ayling*	Asst. Group Scout Leader
	Mrs R Ingrosso	Beaver Leader (Beaver Scouts)
	Mrs P Smith	Secton Leader (Cub Scouts) – Retred Dec 23
	Ms C Snarey	Secton Leader (Cub Scouts) Jan 24
	Mrs K T Cruiks	Secton Leader (Solebay Sea Scouts)
	Mr J Whiteley	Secton Leader (Renown Sea Scouts)
	Mr M J Ayling*	Secton Leader (Endeavour Explorer Sea Scouts)
	Mr T I S Browne	Group Chair
	Mrs B Ayling	Group Treasurer
	Mrs S Hodder~	Group Secretary – resigned Sept 23
TRUSTEES (Nominated):	Mr M Dean	Actve Support Manager (Dauntless Network) Dec 23
	Miss S Nash	Actve Support Manager (Dauntless Network) Jan 24
	Mr D J Parsons/ Ed Kemp	Intrepid (Boatng) ASU Manager (Actng)
	Lt Cdr C D Daly RN	Group Communicatons Manager
	Mr P E Jacob	Group Quartermaster
	Mr K D Cruiks	Facilites Representatve
TRUSTEE (Elected):	Mrs S Osborne	Parent Representatve (Beaver Scouts)
	Mrs L Baxter	Parent Representatve (Cub Scouts)
	Ms J Jones	Parent Representatve
	Mr R F Pickford	Building Project Representatve
	Mr C P Cotrell	Building Project Representatve
	Mrs S Hodder~	Fundraising Representatve – resigned Sept 23