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 Attl￿tIes
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
34.569￿2 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
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