Scouts
Randwick
RANDWICK SCOUT GROUP
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
2024
Annu¥l RepDrtand AccO￿nts 2024

l. Administrative details
Charlty R•giStrntion Numbor
302122
Scout As$oclatlon R•gistration Number 30159
Address
Rand￿viCk 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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
448.532￿4
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
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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 6￿trIll (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
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