## 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: 

- Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act, 

- Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and 

- 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**<br>**INCOME**<br>trading income<br>donations and fundraising<br>interest<br>from District<br>miscellaneous<br>Coppice Purchases<br>TOTAL INCOME<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>activity costs<br>admin expenses<br>cleaning & refuse<br>equipment<br>one-off projects<br>utilities<br>staff<br>insurance<br>maintenance<br>rates<br>TOTAL EXPENDITURE<br>Transfer to Bournemouth District Scouts<br>**TRADING PROFIT FOR THE YEAR**|**2023**<br>137744.95<br>0.00<br>2147.90<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>**139892.85**<br>0.00<br>139892.85<br>7351.58<br>2608.34<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>27007.02<br>81731.71<br>456.69<br>28482.95<br>0.00<br>**147638.29**<br>**(7745.44)**|**2024**<br>155984.07<br>189.00<br>1410.41<br>0.00<br>0.00|
|---|---|---|
|||**157583.48**<br>0.00|
|||157583.48<br>0.00<br>5009.60<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>28210.99<br>103977.82<br>5533.93<br>67091.15<br>355.54|
|||**210179.03**|
|||**(52595.55)**|





## **Other Centres** 

|**Other Centres**|||
|---|---|---|
|**INCOME**<br>site fees<br>other income<br>TOTAL INCOME<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>utilities<br>insurance<br>maintenance<br>mooring fee (pontoon licence)<br>rates<br>rent<br>TOTAL EXPENDITURE<br>Transfer to Bournemouth District Scouts<br>**TRADING PROFIT FOR THE YEAR**|**2023**<br>21790.00<br>**21790.00**<br>3069.52<br>2934.48<br>4365.59<br>0.00<br>916.33<br>0.00<br>**11285.92**<br>**10504.08**|**2024**<br>29347.00|
|||**29347.00**<br>4964.08<br>2418.90<br>17655.17<br>0.00<br>669.98<br>0.00|
|||**25708.13**|
|||**3638.87**|





## **Scout Shop** 

|**Scout Shop**|||
|---|---|---|
|**INCOME**<br>sales<br>cost of sales<br>TOTAL INCOME<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>charges<br>fixtures<br>stationery<br>sundries<br>TOTAL EXPENDITURE<br>Transfer to Bournemouth District Scouts<br>**TRADING PROFIT FOR THE YEAR**|**2023**<br>37899.13<br>(24876.98)<br>**13022.15**<br>1734.17<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>3.87<br>**1738.04**<br>5000.00<br>**6284.11**|**2024**<br>31901.87<br>(27373.07)|
|||**4528.80**<br>1977.71<br>50.50<br>18.73<br>35.10|
|||**2082.04**<br>0.00|
|||**2446.76**|





## _**BALANCE SHEET**_ 

|Freehold Land & Buildings, Butchers Coppice, at cost<br>Freehold Land & Buildings, Perch Pool, at cost<br>Fixtures & Fittings at N B V<br>BANK ACCOUNTS<br>Bank Deposit Account<br>Bank Current Account (coppice)<br>Bank Current Account (lloyds)<br>Bank Current Account (shop)<br>Other Debtors & Prepayments<br>cash in hand (coppice)<br>cash in hand (shop)<br>stock (shop)<br>stock (campsite)<br>Current assets<br>To Be analysed<br>Current Liabilities<br>future deposits<br>Other<br>Total Assets<br>Campsite Reserve B/F<br>Surplus this year<br>Scout Shop Reserve B/F<br>Surplus this year<br>Other Centres Reserve B/F<br>Surplus this year<br>**NET RESERVES**|8498.41<br>40786.00<br>0.00<br>49284.41<br>100675.38<br>5274.15<br>100.00<br>11326.51<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>117376.04<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>166660.45<br>180745.01<br>(7745.44)<br>172999.57<br>11239.23<br>6284.11<br>17523.34<br>(34366.54)<br>10504.08<br>(23862.46)<br>**166660.45**|8498.41<br>40786.00<br>0.00|
|---|---|---|
|||49284.41|
|||50290.65<br>6802.20<br>0.00<br>13773.27<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>0.00|
|||70866.12|
|||0.00|
|||0.00|
|||0.00<br>0.00|
|||0.00|
||||
|||120150.53|
|||172999.57<br>(52595.55)|
|||120404.02|
|||17523.34<br>2446.76|
|||19970.10|
|||(23862.46)<br>3638.87|
|||(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