2nd Stanford-le-Hope Scout Group Group Accounts For Year Ended 31st December 2024
Trustees Annual Report 2. Stanford-le-Hope Scout Group For the year 1st January 2024 to 31. December 2024 Charity Number 302088 Scout re8lstratlon number Address Allot Hall. I Park Road, Stanford-It¥Hope Essex SS17 OLR Trustees Andrew French Ichaiipersonl Jonathan Clarke (Treasurer) John Daines Neil Doherty Amy Evers Katie White Leah Stafft)rd Rogerwhite GeorEina Gale Michelle Lethby Lauren Threadgold Bernard Helm Jacqueline Mann The Group's governing documents are those of the The Scout A550Clation. They conslst of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy. Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Rlsk and Internal Control The group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss. these include 2 signatories for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risk5 are covered. ObJe¢tlves and AttltIes Scouting exists to artively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowerin8 them to make a positNe contributlon to society. As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integrity- We act with Integrity: we are honest, tnjstworthy and loyal. Re5pect- We have self-respect ènd respect for others. Care - We SL¢PPOrt others and take care of the world in which we live. Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
Co-operation - We make a posltive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends. Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and.. - enjoy what they are doing and have fun take port in activities indoors and outdoors learn by doing share in spiritual reflectio take responsibility and make choices undertake new and challenging activities make and live by their Promise. Main Artivities The group has Scouts, Cubs and Beavers sections which carry on weekly activities at the Scout Hall in in the surrounding area to rneet the criteria for earning badges and fulfilling their potential through understanding aspiring to the Scout Values. Achievements and Perforrnanco The three sections were engaged in a number of camps and nights away in 2024, includlng the District Jamboree involving over 800 scouts. The Cub5 Stayed overnight on HMS Belfast. The Beavers had overnight stays wlth Cubs at Gilwell amongst others. Weekly adivities included learning about and celebrating Lunor New Year, Easter, Christmas and both Mothers and Fathers days. Beavers helped planting in the local community and there were also litter picking events. All sections took part in the remembrance parade and perfom)ed at the Christingle service held at St Margaret's. Flnanclal Revlew The group treasurer changed during the year and the main objective was to claim previous gift aid where possible. This was achieved giving additional funds to the group for future projects and hall maintenance. Reserves Policy The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 9 months running costs, circa £36,000. The Group held reseNes of approximately £55,ClJ) against this at year end. This is above the level required for operating expenses.
Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature Full Name Position Date 1 gJc)6J Zoz
2nd Stanford-le-Hope Scout Group Accounts Receipts and Payments Accounts Year Ended 31st December 2024 Group Scouts Cubs Beavers Total Income Membership Subscriptsons Fundraising Donations Gift Aid Hall Hi other Income CampslAclivities 12,656.00 0.00 150.00 13,664.49 4,339.00 685.53 150.00 3,074.80 10,134.25 1.945.00 1,270.00 1,445.00 17,316.00 849.88 849.88 150.00 13,664.49 4,339.00 200.00 1,035.53 5,060.50 3,339.50 21,609.05 34.5692 12,229.25 6,330.50 5,834.38 58.963.95 Expgnditurg Hall Maintenance Capitation Group Admininslration Activities Camps other Expenses 3,785.00 6,664.65 10,452.42 2.293.50 71.00 1.797.25 3,785.00 6,664.65 54.00 10,506.42 2,845.83 2,272.80 2,574.55 9,986.68 8,981.19 4,403.89 1,382.53 14,838.61 319.34 89.38 50.44 2,256.41 25.063.82 12.200.36 6.766.07 4,007.52 48,037.77 Nel income 9 506.00 28.89 435.57 1826.86 10 926.18 ReseNes at start of year 24,922J4 10.088.66 5.602.98 4,347.02 44,961.00 Net incornelexpense 9,5C6.00 28.89 435 57 1,826.86 10,926.18 ReseNes at end of year 34,428J4 10 117.55 5 167.41 6,173.88 55,887.18
2nd Stanford-le-Hope Scout Group Accounts statement of Assets and Liabilities Year Ended 31st December 2024 Bank balan as al 31.12.24 Go Cardless account Cash Held 54,657.80 33.50 885.88 SS,577.18 Signed on behalf of the Group Trustees Board....... Name Position Jonathan Clarke Tresurer Andrew French Chairman Signed Date I qlo6lzo2< 14 (-gozr
10, Leonard Drive Raylelgh Essex SS6 9EA ND Examination of the 2 Stanford Le Ho e Scout Grou Accounts I confirm I have examlned the accounts for the year 202ty2025 as presented. and I can confirm the entrles have complied with Action5, on the Spread Sheets and Bank Statements provided. In my opinion the Accounts as presented are a true record of the nd Finances of 2 Stanford le Hope Scout Group for the year 2024-2025 Date ZOL