REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2024
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Butchers Coppice Scout Campsite
Charity Name : Butchers Coppice Scout Campsite Charity Number : 302206 Year Ended : 31 December 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial records of the above charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I have been appointed as independent examiner under section 145 of the Act and report in accordance with section 145(5) and 145(3) of the Act. My responsibility is to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act,
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Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and
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State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give me cause to believe that in any material respect:
- Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent Examiner’s Signature
Signed:
Name: Clare Green
Qualification: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Address: Suite 15, 1 Ensbury Park Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2SQ
Date: 07.10.25
| Butchers Coppice INCOME trading income donations and fundraising interest from District miscellaneous Coppice Purchases TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE activity costs admin expenses cleaning & refuse equipment one-off projects utilities staff insurance maintenance rates TOTAL EXPENDITURE Transfer to Bournemouth District Scouts TRADING PROFIT FOR THE YEAR |
2023 137744.95 0.00 2147.90 0.00 0.00 139892.85 0.00 139892.85 7351.58 2608.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 27007.02 81731.71 456.69 28482.95 0.00 147638.29 (7745.44) |
2024 155984.07 189.00 1410.41 0.00 0.00 |
|---|---|---|
| 157583.48 0.00 |
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| 157583.48 0.00 5009.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 28210.99 103977.82 5533.93 67091.15 355.54 |
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| 210179.03 | ||
| (52595.55) |
Other Centres
| Other Centres | ||
|---|---|---|
| INCOME site fees other income TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE utilities insurance maintenance mooring fee (pontoon licence) rates rent TOTAL EXPENDITURE Transfer to Bournemouth District Scouts TRADING PROFIT FOR THE YEAR |
2023 21790.00 21790.00 3069.52 2934.48 4365.59 0.00 916.33 0.00 11285.92 10504.08 |
2024 29347.00 |
| 29347.00 4964.08 2418.90 17655.17 0.00 669.98 0.00 |
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| 25708.13 | ||
| 3638.87 |
Scout Shop
| Scout Shop | ||
|---|---|---|
| INCOME sales cost of sales TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE charges fixtures stationery sundries TOTAL EXPENDITURE Transfer to Bournemouth District Scouts TRADING PROFIT FOR THE YEAR |
2023 37899.13 (24876.98) 13022.15 1734.17 0.00 0.00 3.87 1738.04 5000.00 6284.11 |
2024 31901.87 (27373.07) |
| 4528.80 1977.71 50.50 18.73 35.10 |
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| 2082.04 0.00 |
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| 2446.76 |
BALANCE SHEET
| Freehold Land & Buildings, Butchers Coppice, at cost Freehold Land & Buildings, Perch Pool, at cost Fixtures & Fittings at N B V BANK ACCOUNTS Bank Deposit Account Bank Current Account (coppice) Bank Current Account (lloyds) Bank Current Account (shop) Other Debtors & Prepayments cash in hand (coppice) cash in hand (shop) stock (shop) stock (campsite) Current assets To Be analysed Current Liabilities future deposits Other Total Assets Campsite Reserve B/F Surplus this year Scout Shop Reserve B/F Surplus this year Other Centres Reserve B/F Surplus this year NET RESERVES |
8498.41 40786.00 0.00 49284.41 100675.38 5274.15 100.00 11326.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 117376.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 166660.45 180745.01 (7745.44) 172999.57 11239.23 6284.11 17523.34 (34366.54) 10504.08 (23862.46) 166660.45 |
8498.41 40786.00 0.00 |
|---|---|---|
| 49284.41 | ||
| 50290.65 6802.20 0.00 13773.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
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| 70866.12 | ||
| 0.00 | ||
| 0.00 | ||
| 0.00 0.00 |
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| 0.00 | ||
| 120150.53 | ||
| 172999.57 (52595.55) |
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| 120404.02 | ||
| 17523.34 2446.76 |
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| 19970.10 | ||
| (23862.46) 3638.87 |
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| (20223.59) | ||
| 120150.53 |
Annual report
2024 has been an incredibly busy year for our permanent staff and I want to start by thanking them for the amazing effort they put into their roles.
We were as busy as ever welcoming over 400 separate groups from Scouts, schools and other youth groups as well birthday parties and training events. Over 2200 nights were spent camping by individuals.
In addition to all these activities, this was a year of review where we revisited our policies, processes and training guides to ensure that they were still relevant and compliant with current practices. We had visits from experts in fire safety and statutory compliance and changes were made to ensure that our routine checks meet current industry standards.
At the same time, we invested heavily into our infrastructure, renovating buildings and the areas where we carry out activities which is reflected in our maintenance spending. With the significant government increase to the minimum wage, we also saw a sharp rise in salary costs which is something we will continue to monitor going forward.
The team are looking ahead to 2032, our 100 year anniversary, and deciding on a fitting celebration to mark this milestone.
Sue Trustee