Scouts Randwick RANDWICK SCOUT GROUP ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2024 Annu¥l RepDrtand AccOnts 2024
l. Administrative details Charlty R•giStrntion Numbor 302122 Scout As$oclatlon R•gistration Number 30159 Address RandviCk Scout HQ Townsend Randwick STROUD GL5 4RY Tn4St•es Alex Bingle David Burns Gemrria Barton-Foreman Harriet V3sev Kerry Fr82er Jeremy Riley Liz Reed Louise Little Matthew Castle Paul Blanch To 3 June 2024 To 3 June 2024 To 3 June 2024 Chair Treasurer 2. Strurturei governance and management Governing documents The Group's governing document5 are those of The Stout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter. which in turn gives authority to thc Bye Laws of the Association and Tho Policy, Organi5ation and Rules of The Scout Association and the Constitution of Randwick Scout Group. The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Groups. There have been no changes in the objectives since the last annual report. The Randwick Scout Group Constitution adopted at the 2024 Annual General Meeting follows the model in the Policy. Organisation and Rules of The Stout Association at that date with minor changes and clarifications reflecting the local situation of the Group. Organisational structure In the year the Scout Association refreshed the internal organisation of Scout groups to make responsibilities clearer. The Group has adopted tl)ese ehanges, consequently the organisational structure has changed since the last annual report. The Group Trustee Board consists of the charity trustees and 15 responsible for ensurin9 that.. the charity is meeting its aims and objectivo£.' the charity'5 funds are managed properly, including that proper records are kepL accounts drawn up and budgets are in place and monitored; relevant legislation and Scout policies are followed., the charity'5 premises and property are looked after and the right insurance is held: risks are assessed and managed. Annual Report Accounts 2024
The trustees are focused on strategy, performance and assurance,. day-to-day operations are delegated to volunteers with particular skills and interests. The day-to-day operations are managed by the Group Leadership Team which con51Sts of the Lead Volunteers from each section and other volunteers. The Board meets ten times a year. Recruitment and appointment of trustees The Group Trustee Board consists of up to eight members, including the Chair and Treasurer. Trustees are appointed at an AGM for a term of up to three years. If vacancies arise the board may co-opt additional members. The board member" are the charity trustees Training of trustees Trustees must complete and maintain up to date training on a range subjects including the responsibiltties of trustees, safety, safeguarding, inclusion and data proteciion. Risk Management The Group Trustee Board have identtFied the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed. these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. The trustees are satisfied that systems are in place or arrangements are in hand to manage the risks that have been identified. 3. Objertives and activities Summary of objectives The Group provides Scouting to children and loung rjeuple aged four to fourteen living in the Randwick and Cashes Green areas of Stroud 3nd surrounding areas. The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development. empowering them to make a positive c,?ntribution to society. The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values- Integrity - We act with integrity,. we are honest trustworthy and Loyal. Respert- We have self-respect and respect for others. Care- We support others and take care of t4e world in which we live. Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. Co-operation - We make a positive difference.. we co~operate with others and make friends. The Scout Method Scouting takes place when young peop'.e. in P¢*rtntirship with adults, work together based oli the values of Scouting and.. enjoy what they are doing and have fun take part in activities indoors and outdoors learn by doing share in spiritual reflection Annual Reportand Accounts 2024
tske responsibility and make choices undertake new and challenging activities make and live by their Promise. Summary of main activities The Group provided Scouting activities to ove.r 130 boys and girls through the year. This year the Group extended its offering to 4- and 5-year-olds by opening a Squirrels section. The Group supported the peT50nal development of young people by providing a range of activities indoors and outdoors with opportunities to learn practical skills such as navigation and cooking., to undertake challenging activities, such as camping or roller-5kating: to learn about the World and other cultures, for example talking to young people around the world as part of the JOTI (Jamboree on the Internetl or learning vislts. The Group organi5ed 'nights away. experiences for our young people aged 6 to 14. As well as our own camps, we joined regional and international camp5. allowing many of our young people further opportunities for personal development We also have young people aged 14 and over volunteering. working alongside our adult volunteers to deliver Scouting. The Group has a support fund to enable access to activitie5 for young people that might otherwise not be affordable. The Gioup is entirely vol+Jnteer run and the trustees thank all those who give their time and expertise 5UPPOrting the work of the charity. Public benefit statement The trustees consider that the Group's activities, summarised above. meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community developnient headings. Financial review General The Board of TrLtstees regularly monitor the levels of income, expenditure and bank balances to ensure that the Group financial posfcion is in good order. The accounts have been drawn up on the receipts and payments basis which is consistent with the previous year. The accounts are included in this annual TeporL Reserves pollcv The Group's policy on reseNes is to hold suff1cient resources to continue the charitable artivities of the group should income and fundraising attivitie5 fall short, or in case emergency expenditure is necessary. The Board of Trustees considers that the Group should hold a Sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £10,000. AnnuJl Report and Accounts 2024
The Group holds a designated fund, circa £1800, to allow financial support to be given to those needing it to access Scouting activities offered by the Group. The Group holds a designated fund, circa £65,000, in anticipation of a substantial building renewal project which is currently being planned. 5. Declaration This annuaL report and accounts were approved by the Trustees on IZ H Jozs and signed on their behaLf by Name Riwj Signed Name Signed Annual RepDrtand AttouDts 2024
RECF.IPTS (12 2023 Membershlp Fe Beavers Cubs Scouts Squirrels 4.864.00 6,651.00 4556.00 5.265.00 6.116.00 3.600.00 0.00 14981.00 16,484.00 Fundralslng General International trips 5700.20 o.no 5,700.20 2,532.00 6.48 2.538.48 Badges Camps Event5 Meeting5 Uniform o.oo 10.K77.00 0.00 10,253.00 4,155.30 1,285.50 256.50 15,950.30 897.00 247,00 14,280.36 Bulldlng Parties and one-off Other Scouts Recurring Wayleave 1,843.00 442.00 2,57J.00 14.32 407&32 1.567.33 460.00 2.570.00 14.32 4,61L65 Granty don•tlons. & Donations Gift Aid Grants- Government Grants - Non-government 1,597.23 3,140.80 1,081.26 4,201.26 0.00 2,575.03 7057.55 N¢)te I 1.809.20 7.297.23 Other Miscellaneous Bank Interest 0.00 2,113.08 2,113.08 350.00 1.332,87 1,682.87 Note 2 Ttjtsl 60,749.19 47.621.85 Annual RepDrt 4ndAcctsunts 20Z4
PAYMENTS 2024 2023 Membership Fees Membership Costs Membership Fees - CL¢bs Membership Fees - Scouts 8,883.00 165.92 iori 4,.1 9.155.36 8,784.00 24.96 93.69 8.902.65 Fundraising Fundraising 09.38 809.38 872.46 872.46 Activity Equipment Badges Camping Equipment Camps Events Meetings Uniform 243.37 1.691.54 503.48 1,507.61 168.54 10.841.93 4,073.29 5,625.75 697.15 23,417.75 9.Q25.22 11(j.79 322.14 21,149.59 Building Licences Utilities - Electricity Utilitie5 - Gas Utilities - Internet Utilities - Water Venue Maintenance 140.311 1.213.55 969.17 liS.06 442.08 1.521.11 4,567.31 164.80 1,245.72 472.65 202.82 433.14 2,313.03 4.832.17 Building projert Building project o.oo 526.00 526.00 Grants. donati•)ns. &c. Grants 0.00 246.48 246A8 In$urance Insurance 2.216.ti4 2,276.64 2,182.21 2,182.21 Other Admin Training 35i.LJ9 0.00 380.38 427.99 Total 3B,386.7.7 4L360.10 Annual Report and Ants 2024
SUMMARY 2024 2023 Cash, bank and simliar ndS brought forward 82,169.92 75,908.17 Total recelpts for the year 50,894.19 47,621.85 Totsl p•ym•nts lor tho yg•r 30,)31.27 41.360.10 Net r•¢eipts Ipayments) for tha year 12,362.92 6,261.75 Cash, nk and similar funds carriad fonvai 94,532.84 82,169.92 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT YEAR END 2024 2023 C••h funds Current accounts Deposit accounts Cash B,601.18 86,061..66 0.00 94,661.84 6.236.24 76,013.68 0.00 82,249.92 Lhbllltles Rentsl deposits held 130.00 u0.00 80.00 80.00 Curr•nt sJets 94,532.84 81169.92 Flx•d as14ts Land and property 354,000.00 354,000.00 354,000.00 354,000.00 Note 3 Totsl isets 448.5324 436.169.72 Note I No Gift Aid claim was made in 2022, so the 2023 figure is two years claim. Note 2 £350 was received from a third party for repairs for damage they caused to our property. Valuation is based on a professional survey dated December 2020. Note 3 Annoal RepDrt Actounts 2024
Independent Examination Declaration Independent uaminer's r•port to the trustees of Randwick Scout Group Scout Council I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Randwick Scout Group for the year ended 3151 December 2024. R•4pon¥lblUtle• 4nd b•sls of report As the charity trustees of the Randwick Sroiit Group you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examinatiorTr of the Randwick Scout Group accounts carried out under 5ertion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission linder section 14515llbl of the Act. Ind•p•nd•nt ex•mln•r'• statem*nt I have completed my examination. I tonfirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination givin Jc me causc to believe that in any material respecL' accounting records were not kept in rpskiL"t of the Randwick ScoLlt Group as required bv sertion 130 of the Art or 2. the accounts do not accord WiLh those records, I have no concern5 and have come acros5 no othLar matters in conriectlon with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Slgn•d: Josgph 6trIll (j 6. 2025. S'Jf1Dn'i N•m•: Mr Joseph Bottrill D•t•: 08 Jun 2025 Relevant professlon•l qualrfiration or membersfvip of professional bodie• (rf any>: None Addr••&' AnnuaLReport and Accounts 2024