SOLENT SCOUTS TRAINING CENTRE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
Report & Accounts For the year ended 30 September 2024 Solent Scout Training Centre TRUSTEES: Ex-Officio- Appointment Name Chairman VI Chairman Treasurer Sècretary Maintenance Manager Booking Secretary Assistant Warden - Shop Sile Co-ordinalor Site Admin Richard Thompson Roger Freemantle Joe Harbour Elaine Jewell Alan Crabb Mary Freemantle Mick Edwards Carl Pettit Amanda Thompson TRUSTEES.. Elected See Overfea As per attached sheet MEMBERS.. Nomin8ted- Appointment Name BANKERS Lloyds Bank PIC CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES {if any) Scout Association Trust Corporation OTHER ADVISERS GrouplDislrid Registration Number with Th• Scoul A$slat)n NIA Ch•rity Regtylr•lion Numb¢r 302293 ContAct Nam aTra Addrnu Joe Harbour, Training Centre Treasurer 1A Uplands Road, Ri)wlands Castle, Hants. P09 6BT 1996 Groups and Districts SLitement of Financial Activities Forni {Single-fundl B1
Solent Training Centre SCOUT GROUP I DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ELECTED BY MEMBER DISTRICTS Denewulf District D.C. Michael McHugh Sam Taylor Sam Parker Fareham West District D.C. Mark Elboum Malcolm Harvey Ross James Cook Eric Wlliams Gosport District D.C. Pete Giffin Mike Brown Charfes Nunn City of Portsmouth D.C. Kieron Bland Mark Briggs Ron Ja¢obs Bob Miles Elected - C(FOpied Pete Lawley 1996 Groups and Districts Statement of Financlal Activlties Fomi {Single-fund} Bla
Solent Training Centre SCOUT GROUP I DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL Trustees Annual Report For the year ended 30 September 2024 MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE YEAR Sea attached Warden's schedule The GrouplDistrict is a trust established under its rules which are common to all GroupslDistricts. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation & Rules of The Scout Association The accounts have been drawn up on the accwals basis which is consistent with the previous year. Approved by the trustees on 14 November 2024 and signed on their behalf by B2 Groups and Districts Statement of Financial Activities Fom) Isingle-fund) 1996
ons Co seA m Site Re ort 2024. This year has been very up and down wlth at tlmes high numbers on slte lollowed by weeks with very few on site. There has been several cancelatlons. due to weather or Just groups not belni able to get the numbers to warrant runnlni thelr camp& Our change to whole stte numbers has eased the straln on the slte whlch due to at tlmes very bad weather has eased the pressure on the slte and our team. Thls has helped us recover form our wettest year on recor not belry able to mow the field5 untll late kn June nearly 2 months behlnd. Slte Overall: Camplng numbers are steady but we have been hit with weather issues in the early part of 2024. This has seen a delay in full camping returning. However groups have been quick to reLKx)k if they had to cancel their camp. Our plans are still to aim to keep the campin8 numbers under ccffitrol. ith keep'ng to one group per field. This will allow for toilet all¢xation to each group and also youn8 people and leaders to 8et back to the c3mixn8 experlence withwt competin8 With another group. What has tsken off big time is evenin8 tKJokn'n8S With 8roups usirvd the site to get Jt into the fresh air. The tower. rafting. Barn etc has never been used so much. Again we are having to restrict numbers to 2 8roups per ni8ht. We are also asking for ht groups to let themselves into the site, otherwise the local volunteers are turning out every night. We also now have in place, fld lighting for the Tower. There has been a blg surge In the use of the Cave bus fw evenirq events. We have been asked about pond testing due to the smell, this is fully in aCe and we have passed no Ies. Our plan Is to carry out the testin8 every six months. Safety: All building checks, Pat testing , fire alarms and gas appliances safety audited V•ith no major Issues. We have had a survey on the Lodge carried (xrt with no concrete issues identified. Our full slte electrical safety check has also n( been completed. with up8rade work on the main buildin8S completed. We still have a few minor issues to re1ve Ixft not affectln8 the site safety No Major accidents rewted in 2023 -24 that needed site issues to be actioned. 8ulldln8s: Tollets. We are back to general tollet use and thls has eased the work for the deanui8 team. We have fitted all the tollets with stock cupboards so groups can keep them dean and refill rtems a5 needed. Group5 camping are alhxated toilets to keep clean over the weekend etc. Lawrence toilets has now been full clad and Insulated.. Lhts are In the prsS of bekn8 converted to LED. The L¢)d8e: The Lodge now has new sliding front doors, a far better Option than the okj folding ones. Our rnain hall is now f ully LED and we are looking to upgrade the kitchen next so almost full LED. Ourthanks to all those who donated the units to allow this to happen.
Plne Cabln: The cabin Cabin toilet layout has been changed with the added multi Sex unit. This has been trialled and now requires it final decoration. The 501ar panelsare now in place and so we can drawon 8reen enewto reduce our btls. General Items: We now have a new road entrance and a 2waytraffKflowaround the site. shouhl help with busyweekends etc. Our plan is to now look at the car parking. Our sEte team have planted 30 new trees on the edge Df Lawrence paddock. l a k)t bigger ones than those we have done before l Our thanks to Jamie for arran8in8 the donation from Hilliers. Now we are looking to move onto the Ash tree issue once the forestry comm6ssion have put in place ourfelllng Ikence. Looklng at our ongoln8 fuel cost5 and tryln8 to keep or fees as knw as we can we are now maklng sure we charge groupsfor the extra power usage ie.. bouncy castle use etc. This will also indude a water charge for Swimming pools on srf(e. We will also have to look at an electric car polry on site as groups on site fora week are often thawn g their cars, somethlng which we have not catered for and have enough fuel suppty for ? Movin8 forward as a 5r¢e we now need to start lookina at the future and trying to get new people on board to start havlng back up support In place for all the 5fte funrtlons I team. My thanks agaln to the slte crew who have been workin8 tyelessty week after week to keep the se In tact and running despfte the weathet tryin8 to stop thin8s. well done all. Alan Crabb Voluntary Site Manager Lyons Copse.
SOLENT TFIAINING CENTRE Statement of Financial Activities Summary for the year ended 30 September 2024 2024 2023 Fund Year TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES Ipage B4) 68,291 68,470 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED Ipage B51 70.807 62,377 NET INCOMING {OUTGOINGI RESOURCES 12.5161 6,093 Gains Ilossesl on iftvestmtnl ass&ts Realis Unrealised Revaluation of tangible fixed assets NET MOVEMENT IN FUND (2.5161 6,093 FUND BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD 495.796 489,703 FUND 8AUNCES CARRIED FORWARD 493.280 £ 495.796 1996 Groups and Oistricts Slatwnnt of Flnanclal Activftles Forni ISinglfvndl 83
SOLENT TRAINING CENTRE Statement of Financial Activities Summary for the year ended 30 September 2024 2024 2023 Note INCOMING RESOURCES Gener81 camping fèès Lyon5 Lodges Carnping f8¢$ 30.112 26.429 36,186 24.009 56,541 60,195 INVESTMENT INCOME Bank I building society interest Cambridge & Couniies Bank Skipton Building St)otrty 2.289 2.063 4.352 2.233 753 2.986 60,893 210 61.103 63,181 150 63,331 DONATIONS- In memory ol Alan No$silor ACTIVITIES Tuck Shop Gas l El&clrlc- Total Ulilil 2,C62 752 2,129 2.6 618 1,831 R&fund$ I Sundry 68,046 68.470 Cavo Bus InTr)me 2,245 fj8,291 68,470 OTHER INCOME TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 68,291 68,470 1996 Group5 and Districts siatem•rf of FInancl Act6viti•s Forni ISingl&fvndl
SOLENT TRAINING CENTRE Statement of Financial Activities Summary for the year ended 30 September 2024 2024 2023 Notes RESOURCES EXPENDED PREMISES General I Warden Capital exwnditure Ratès Light & hoal Insurance Repairs and renewals TV Lic8nc8 5,205 21,596 3,151 9,399 10.337 27,29) 1,843 10.544 11,070 159 54.510 159 49.847 ACTIVITIES Tuck Shop Write offs & expenses 1,956 412 56,878 2,823 52.726 FUNDFiAISING EXPENSES 56.878 52.726 ADMINIESTABLISHMENT EXPENSES 1,891 1,675 Refuse Collection I Sthvage 3.778 62,545 5.7D1 60.102 TRUSTEES EXPENSES 62.545 60,102 OTHER EXPENDITURE. Refund of fegs PSA Sundry Cave Bu$ Hir8 4.467 917 1,776 25 441 1,809 8,262 70.807 2.275 82.377 DEPRECIATION- STOCKS WRITTEN OFF TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 70,807 62.377 1996 Groups and Disth¢ts sw•m¢n¢ of Fin•n¢ial ktiviti05 Fonn Isingle-fundl 85
SOLENT TRAINING CENTRE Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2024 2024 2023 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets Investment$ Payments on ac¢ounVass¥ls in COLtrse ol construction 317,452 317.452 317.452 317,452 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks- Tuckshop 1,469 1,899 1,469 1,899 Debtors The Scout Association Short Tenn Investment S&rvice Cash al bank and in hand. Lloyds Current Alc Tuckshop 8ank Cambndge Counljes Bank 8onds Skipton 8.soc Savings Accounl 1,414 93.830 70.128 2,308 91,542 76,065 174,277 62 174.359 176,381 TUshop Cash In Hand 176,445 Le$$ CURRENT LIA81LITIES'. Amounts due wlhin one year 175.828 178.344 NET CURRENT AsseTS Le$$." LONG TERM LIA81LITIES Arnounts due after morè than one year 175.828 178.344 NET ASSETS 493,280 495,796 Represented by.." GENERAL FUND 493.280 £ 495,796 Approved by the Trustees on 14 No¥embgr 2024 and sned w Iheir behalf by The notes on pages 87 to 88 forni part of these a(UnIs. 1996 Groups and D18twlcts Stat8ment of Finan¢lal A¢tivili¢s Form ISln91¢-fundl
Solent Scout Training Centre Lyons Copse Sandy Lane Shedfièld Southampton Hants NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 11 8reakdown ol caprtal expenditure Remov81 of dea¢J & danggrous trees Solar panels deposrt, sur¥ey & planning pemrssion Upgrade of electrics New mower Tractor repairs. tyros & fuel Toilts rolurb Road plannings Hedge trimming 6,811 4,753 2.420 2.158 912 216 27,290 21 No depreciatson is charged on freehold land or srte buildings as it is tyJnsi¢Jered by ihe committe that the open market valLt8 of the srte is grealw than book value. 8aftk reconuliatton Balance bn Sale$ I bankings 2,062 Purthases I payments 1.958 Expenses & wrrte offs Transfer lo Site ¥c 1,000 8alan¢e cjl 1,414 4.370 4,370 41 Arth& The archery is lun by County who maintain equipment and income received is passed to them. Equipmen( is hesd and in5uied by SSTC. 1996 Groups and DtriCts St•tgm•nt of Fin¢la1 Aciivity•S F*ym IS4ngle4undl 87
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of the SOLENT TRAINING CENTRE SCOUT GROUPIDISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL I report on the accounts of Ihe GrouplDistrict for the year ended 30 September 2024 which are set out on pages 3 to 6. Respectlve responsibilities of trustees and examlner As the charty's trustees you are responsible ft)r the preparation of Ihe accounts- you consider that the audit requirement of Section 43(2) of the charities Act 1993 {Ihe Act) does not appty. It is my responsibility to slate, on the basis of procedures specified in Ihe General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 4317llb) of the Act, whether particular matters have come lo my attention. Basls of examlner's report My examination was carried out in aCdance wtlh Ihe General Directions given by Ihe Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the tharity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all Ihe evidence that would be required in an audit. and onsequentty I do not express an audit opinion on the view 9Nen by the accounts. Independent Examlner'$ statement In ¢onnection with my exarninalion, no matter has come to my attention-. which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material Trspect the requirements lo keep accounting records in accordance with Section 41 of the Act and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and lo comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met, or 2. to which. in rny opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the a¢¢ounts to be reached, which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the accounting rules of the Group'slDislrict's conslrtution havè not been mel. Name.. Qualification.. Address.. Dale.. Barter Ourgan Chartered Accountants 10 Victoria Road South. Southsea. Hants. P05 2DA 3rd November 2024 1996 Groups and Districts Statement of Financial Actlvities Fom (Slngle-fund) B8