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14[th] Highfield Scout Group Annual Report

2024 – 2025

14th Scout Hut, 51 Brookvale Road, Southampton,

Trustees 2024 – 2025

Ex-Officio Members

Ex-Offcio Members
GroupLead Volunteer Rob Crunden
Chair Ben Hiett
Vice Chair VickyLenz
Treasurer BeckyBosson

Elected Members

Elected Member Elena Vataga

Bankers Custodian Trustees

Unity Banking

Scout Association Trust Corp

Group/District Scout Association Registration 3532

Charity Registration Number 302298

Contact Name and Address Group Lead Volunteer c/o The Scout Hut, 51 Brookvale Road, Highfield. Southampton SO17 1QS

Reports

Group Lead Volunteer’s Report - Rob Crunden

It’s been another exciting and rewarding year for the 14th Highfield Scout Group, and I’m proud to share the highlights, challenges, and achievements from across our sections.

Group Overview

Our group continues to thrive, with active sections running on multiple evenings and a committed team of volunteers supporting our young people. We’ve seen steady membership across Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts, with new joiners bringing fresh energy and enthusiasm.

Group Achievements

Challenges

Like many groups, we’ve faced challenges with leader availability and venue maintenance , particularly during peak activity periods. We continue to work on recruitment and training to ensure sustainability.

Community

We’ve strengthened our ties with the local community through visiting Brookvale House and attending the remembrance Sunday.

Thanks & Acknowledgments

A heartfelt thank you to:

Kat Jeffery and to Ollie Hyde Pinto who stepped up at the start of the year as temporary GLVs.

Looking Ahead

Next year, we aim to:

Thank you all for your continued support and commitment to Scouting. Together, we’re helping young people develop skills for life and memories that last a lifetime.

Acting Group Chair’s Report – Veronica Radford

As you may know the group has been without a Chair of the Trustee Board and therefore, as District Chair, I have been asked by the 14th Group Trustees to Chair this year’s AGM.

The 14th is one of 11 groups in our District which all contribute to the fact that scouting in Southampton is thriving, with more adult volunteers and young people involved than ever before. We have new sections started in the District in 4 groups, every group now has a Group Lead Volunteer, we have 4 to 6 year old Squirrels all over the District and we are opening a new group in the St Mary’s area with the help of County Scouts. This is truly inspirational and as always it is down to the unswerving dedication of our volunteers, like those at the 14th , who give their most valuable gift of time.

One of the highlights of the year for the 14th was taking part in the fantastic District Scout Camp , held at The New Forest Showground, with over 600 young people and

200 adult volunteers helping to make this one of the best ever! There was a vast range of activities including archery, climbing, radio navigation, laser tag, inflatables and craft. Best of all, new volunteers came forward to join our scouting community including several to join the district youth team led by Josie, our District Youth Lead, who has also been part of the 14th.

It has been a year of structural change in how we operate scouting. Following the ‘Transformation’ ordered by the Scout Association you now have group teams: the Board of Trustees, the Programme Leadership Team, the Maintenance Team and so on.. The emphasis is on teamwork, a core strength which lies at the heart of scouting, bringing volunteers to successfully work together. This teamwork has led to the group to undertake its biggest project yet – to obtain a grant from the Youth Investment Fund to rebuild the scout HQ . This is involving huge effort from the Trustees and the Scout Council must be extremely grateful to them for facing the challenge it represents. There is a great need for more volunteers for this and other group activities, so please offer to help, to give your time, so that the group can continue its successful delivery of scouting to your community.

Squirrels’ Report – Josie Anderson

Over the past year our squirrels have earned 175 badges between them. In our weekly sessions the squirrels have had campfires, explored the common, tried soft archery and tomahawks, as well as learning about foods from different countries.

We had a small group of squirrels attend District Camp, who had a fantastic time getting stuck into all the activities! They met animals at the petting zoo, went up the climbing tower, bounced on lots of inflatables, even met the army.

A huge thank you to the squirrels team for all the work they do!

Beavers’ Report - Olii Wilson

This past year at Beavers we’ve learned lots of outdoor skills, cooking skills, creative skills and been camping at District Camp thanks to the hard work of our adult volunteers. A big thank you to Nishi and Josh to have taken a step back this year. Goodbye to Danielle and Taniya who have moved on to groups closer to home. Thank you to David and Young Leaders Theo and Ted for their dedication and great ideas and welcome to Jack, Jabez and Chai to the leadership team. We’re excited to go on our first camp as a Beaver Colony later this year and join the other sections for a group campfire.

Cubs’ Report – Kat Jeffery

The year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 was filled with a wide range of activities at Cubs. We had lots of team-building exercises to get everyone working together well as a Pack, plenty of nights out and about, and adventurous activities at the hut like soft archery and laser tag. Of course we made sure we did a Journey with Chips, and several other food-based meetings, too! Standout events were Bowling at Tenpin Millbrook, Ringos, and climbing at Golden Gecko, as well as camps and sleepovers. Ferny Activity Camp was very popular, as was the Wilverley Gamers’ Paradise

Sleepover – without a device in sight. Not forgetting our Marwell Zoo Sleepover, memorable because the zoo had to close due to high winds, so we made our own fun indoors: well done Cubs for zero complaints and lots of enthusiasm, and Daphne for the last-minute activity planning.

We focused on our community, too, with an International Evening and a visit to the Vedic Temple, as well as celebrating Remembrance Sunday and visiting Brookvale House for our annual carols and some learning about living with dementia.

Achievements were an important part of our year as well, with six Chief Scout's Silver Awards presented along with fifty challenge awards and thirty-nine activity badges.

We said goodbye to Gavin, Daphne and Georgie, all moving on to pastures new. They made a huge contribution to the Pack, they are very much missed, and we wish them all well moving forward.

A big thank you goes out to all the Cubs for their enthusiasm, which made Pack nights enjoyable for the leaders. We also appreciate the parents and carers for their ongoing support and all the volunteers who help keep things running smoothly.

Here's to continuing our adventures in the coming year!

Scouts’ Report – Olii Wilson and Rob Crunden

This past year the Wednesday & Friday Scouts have continued to have loads of fun and work towards the Chief Scout’s Gold Award. In addition to the many many camps we have done, our annual end-of-year treat and summer visit to the New Forest Aqua Park, some particular highlights have been inviting so many new young people into Scouts and having them discover the magic that is Scouting. Incredible efforts this year for 9 of our leavers: 9 Gold Awards is impressive! In addition, we’ve had plenty of Scouts with a first night away. Many of whom continue to push their own boundaries and develop skills for life. Thank you to the best Wednesday Team Jude, Luke, Daniel, James, Carter and Alicia! and for the Amazing Friday Team - Mark, Rez, Dodi, Wes, Katie & Matthew!

Treasurer’s Report – Becky Bosson

Financial Report: 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025

The Group’s finances for 2024/25 remained within budget.

Income 2024/25

Expenditure 2024/25

Looking Ahead to 2025/26

Although reserves remain healthy, expenditure is expected to exceed income in the current year due to essential maintenance requirements for the copse. Proper upkeep is vital both for safety and to demonstrate reasonable maintenance should an insurance claim ever be necessary.

To manage this, for 2025/26 Section Leaders have been asked to budget carefully, restricting spending to:

Summary

The Group ended 2024/25 in a stable position, with income and expenditure in balance. However, increasing costs and overdue copse maintenance present clear challenges for 2025/26. Careful budgeting and maximising Gift Aid collection will be essential in sustaining financial health in the year ahead.

14th Southampton (Highfield) Scout Group (Charity no. 302298) Receipts and payments account

Year start date Year start date Year end date
For the year from 1-Apr-24 To 31-Mar-25
Receipts and payments
Receipts 2024/25
Unrestricted funds
£
2023/24
Unrestricted funds
£

Donations, legacies and similar income
Membershipsubscriptions 6,197 12,052
Less: Membershipsubscriptionspaid on(National/County/Area/District) 6,283 -
Donations 250 693
Legacies - -
Gift Aid 2,286 1,842
Other similar income - -
Sub total 15,016 14,587
Grants
Youth Investment Fund - 10,001
Award foryoungscout leader - 500
Sub total - 10,501
Fundraising events(gross)
Events-All Sections 3,380 -
Events- Beavers 224 604
Events-Cubs 2,256 2,392
Events-Explorers 35 -
Events-Scouts 8,957 8,447
Events-Scouts-Fri 304 298
Events-Scouts- Wed 311 -
Events-Squirrels - 129
Uniform & Neckers
Sub total
4 -
15,471 11,870
Scout hut income
Hire ofbuilding 1,774 3,623
Hire of equipment - -
OtherScouthutincome - -
Sub total 1,774 3,623
Investment income
Bank interest 275 301
Building Societyinterest - -
The ScoutAssociationShortTerm Investment Service - -
Other investmentincome - -
Sub total 275 301
Total Gross Income
Asset and investment sales, etc.
Total receipts
40,882
-
32,536 40,882

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14th Southampton (Highfield) Scout Group (Charity no. 302298) Receipts and payments account

Year start date Year start date Year end date
For the year from 01-Apr-24 To 31-Mar-25
Receipts and payments
Payments 2024/25
Unrestricted funds
£
6,283
-
-
165
2
1,613
1,267
786
2,367
2,606
165
63
75
-
851
-
485
-
698
2,669
35
8,372
320
302
-
-
29,124
-
-
-
-
-
29,124
2023/24
Unrestricted funds
£
Charitable Payments

Membership subscriptions paid on
(National/County/Area/District)
6,283 6,105

Youth programme and activities
- 2,826
Youth investmentfund; training courses - 9,914
Rates 165 69
Rent 2 -
Utilities (Water and Sewerage, Electricity and Gas, Waste
disposal)
1,613 2,288
Insurance 1,267 1,039
Venue maintenance 786 1,332
Campingequipment 2,367 732
Meetings expenses 2,606
Admin costs 165 896
Activityequipment 63
Uniform and Neckers 75 -
AGM and trustee expenses - -
Badges 851 1,071
Awardpayment toyoungleader - 500
Bank fees 485 351
Events - 12,039
Events - Beavers 698 -
Events - Cubs 2,669 -
Events - Explorers 35 -
Events - Scouts 8,372 -
Events - Scouts - Fri 320 -
Events - Scouts - Wed 302 -
Events-Squirrels - -
-
Sub total 29,124 39,162
Fundraising expenses
Detail 1 - -
Detail 2 - -
Detail3 - -
Other fundraising costs - -
Sub total - -
Total Gross Expenditure
29,124 39,162

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Asset and investment purchases, etc.

Total payments

Net of receipts/(payments) Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end

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- -
29,124 39,162
3,412 1,720
19,506 17,787
22,918 19,507
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14th Southampton (Highfield) Scout Group (Charity no. 302298) Receipts and payments account

Year start date Year end date For the year from 01 April 2024 To 31 March 2025

Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year

2024/25
Unrestricted funds
£
Cash funds
Unity45
8,676
Unity 98
9,120
Unity 58
304
Unity 08
1,066
Expense account
3,752
Total cash funds
22,918
(agree balances with receipts andpayments account)
ok
Other monetary assets
Taxclaim
-
Prepayments
Debts due from the County/Area/District/Group
-
Insurance claim
-
Sub total
-
Investment assets
Freehold acquisition of the land known as The Copse
540
Quotedinvestments
-
Other investments - detail
-
Sub total
540
Non monetary assets for charity's own use
Badge stock
-
Shop stock
-
Other stock
-
Land and buildings
-
Motor vehicles
-
Scouting equipment,furniture etc
2,500
Other
-
Sub total
2,500
Liabilities
Accountsnot yet paid
-
Expenses incurred but not invoiced
-
Subscriptionsnot yet paid
-
Loan - detail
-
Other liabilities
-
Sub total
-
2024/25
Unrestricted funds
£
Cash funds
Unity45
8,676
Unity 98
9,120
Unity 58
304
Unity 08
1,066
Expense account
3,752
Total cash funds
22,918
(agree balances with receipts andpayments account)
ok
Other monetary assets
Taxclaim
-
Prepayments
Debts due from the County/Area/District/Group
-
Insurance claim
-
Sub total
-
Investment assets
Freehold acquisition of the land known as The Copse
540
Quotedinvestments
-
Other investments - detail
-
Sub total
540
Non monetary assets for charity's own use
Badge stock
-
Shop stock
-
Other stock
-
Land and buildings
-
Motor vehicles
-
Scouting equipment,furniture etc
2,500
Other
-
Sub total
2,500
Liabilities
Accountsnot yet paid
-
Expenses incurred but not invoiced
-
Subscriptionsnot yet paid
-
Loan - detail
-
Other liabilities
-
Sub total
-
2024/25
Unrestricted funds
£
Cash funds
Unity45
8,676
Unity 98
9,120
Unity 58
304
Unity 08
1,066
Expense account
3,752
Total cash funds
22,918
(agree balances with receipts andpayments account)
ok
Other monetary assets
Taxclaim
-
Prepayments
Debts due from the County/Area/District/Group
-
Insurance claim
-
Sub total
-
Investment assets
Freehold acquisition of the land known as The Copse
540
Quotedinvestments
-
Other investments - detail
-
Sub total
540
Non monetary assets for charity's own use
Badge stock
-
Shop stock
-
Other stock
-
Land and buildings
-
Motor vehicles
-
Scouting equipment,furniture etc
2,500
Other
-
Sub total
2,500
Liabilities
Accountsnot yet paid
-
Expenses incurred but not invoiced
-
Subscriptionsnot yet paid
-
Loan - detail
-
Other liabilities
-
Sub total
-
2023/24
Unrestricted funds
£
7,898
8,880
48
1,038
1,643
19,507
ok
1,800
4,579
-
-
6,379
540
-
-
540
-
-
-
-
-
2,500
-
2,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total net assets 25,958 28,926

The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on

Signature Print Name
Chair
Treasurer

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14[th] Southampton (Highfield) Scout Group Registered Charity No. 302298 Headquarters: 51 Brookvale Road http://www.highfieldscouts.org.uk

14[th] Highfield Scout Group Annual General Meeting

Date: 21 September 2024

Venue: Scout Hut

Attendees

Minutes

Introduction & Welcome

Chair LS welcomes members of the Group Scout Council and Guests and thanks all attendees for coming.

Governance Topics

● Minutes Approval

The minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on the 23d of September 2023 were approved.

● Approving Model Constitution from Policy, Organisation and Rules

In line with the recommendation from Scout Headquarters, LS proposes to adopt the model constitution from Chapter 5 of Policy, Organisation and Rules. A copy of this was available for review and inspection before and during the meeting. Seconded and approved.

● Note the Group’s financial year

LS - members of the Group Scout Council are asked to note that our charity’s financial year is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024.

● Agree the number of members that may be appointed to the Trustee Board

LS - Following good practice recommendations from the Charity Governance Code, the Group Scout Council must agree at its AGM the number of people to be appointed to the Trustee Board. The outgoing Trustee Board recommends that 5 people are appointed. LS proposes that the Group Scout Council approves that recommendation. Seconded and approved.

● Agree the quorum for future meeting of the Group Scout Council (excluding this AGM)

LS - The Group Scout Council must agree to its quorum - the minimum number of the Group Scout Council members that must be present at the Group Scout Council meetings. The outgoing Trustee Board recommends that the quorum should be set at 3 people. Seconded and approved.

Review of the previous year

LS invites everybody to reflect on the activities of the past year.

● The Group Lead Volunteer’s review of Scouts in the 14th Southampton (Highfield)

AH reported about last year's activities with highlights that Scouting is growing, and demand continues to be high. AH thanked members of the trustee board who are stepping down and welcomed new volunteers who joined the group during the year. AH praised the

Execs and the parents for their continuous support and participation in the rota. Round of applause for the Exec members who are stepping down and for all volunteers.

● Annual Report of the Group Trustee Board including the annual Statement of Accounts

Full details of the activities for each section can be found in the Annual Report document which was circulated prior and during the AGM.

DG - Receipts and Payments Account had not been audited by the time of the AGM, but DG will do this ASAP and email once it is done. The Trustee Board approved the annual Statement of Accounts on 30th of September.

Appointments

LS - invites members of the Group Scout Council to appoint a Trustee Board to oversee good governance for the charity over the next year.

● Appoint the Group Chair

LS hands the chairmanship of this meeting to the GLV AH.

AH proposes that LS be appointed as Group Chair for a 3-year term and calls for a vote. All Group Scout Council members voted in favour of LS as Group Chair.

AH hands the chairmanship of this meeting back to the LS.

● Appoint the Group Treasurer

LS - the Group Trustee Board recommends that Rebecca Bosson should be appointed as Group Treasurer for a period of 3 years.

All Group Scout Council members voted in favour.

● Appoint members of the Group Trustee Board

LS - the Group Trustee Board recommends that Ben Hiett and Vicky Lenz should be appointed as members of the Group Trustee Board for a period of 3 years. The candidates were put to a vote and approved.

LS thanks all Trustees for their work during the year, in particular Dan Godsall who is standing down. Round of applause.

● Appoint the Scrutineer

DG proposes Yu-Mei Wang as an Independent Examiner/Auditor. LS confirms that Yu-Mei has been proposed, seconded, and is qualified for the role. LS invites votes, and Yu-Mei nomination is accepted.

Close of AGM

LS closes the AGM, thanks all for attending

14th Southampton (Highfield) Scout Group (Charity no. 302298) Receipts and payments account

Year start date Year start date Year end date
For the year from 1-Apr-24 To 31-Mar-25
Receipts and payments
Receipts 2024/25
Unrestricted funds
£
2023/24
Unrestricted funds
£

Donations, legacies and similar income
Membershipsubscriptions 6,197 12,052
Less: Membershipsubscriptionspaid on(National/County/Area/District) 6,283 -
Donations 250 693
Legacies - -
Gift Aid 2,286 1,842
Other similar income - -
Sub total 15,016 14,587
Grants
Youth Investment Fund - 10,001
Award foryoungscout leader - 500
Sub total - 10,501
Fundraising events(gross)
Events-All Sections 3,380 -
Events- Beavers 224 604
Events-Cubs 2,256 2,392
Events-Explorers 35 -
Events-Scouts 8,957 8,447
Events-Scouts-Fri 304 298
Events-Scouts- Wed 311 -
Events-Squirrels - 129
Uniform & Neckers
Sub total
4 -
15,471 11,870
Scout hut income
Hire ofbuilding 1,774 3,623
Hire of equipment - -
OtherScouthutincome - -
Sub total 1,774 3,623
Investment income
Bank interest 275 301
Building Societyinterest - -
The ScoutAssociationShortTerm Investment Service - -
Other investmentincome - -
Sub total 275 301
Total Gross Income
Asset and investment sales, etc.
Total receipts
40,882
-
32,536 40,882

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14th Southampton (Highfield) Scout Group (Charity no. 302298) Receipts and payments account

Year start date Year start date Year end date
For the year from 01-Apr-24 To 31-Mar-25
Receipts and payments
Payments 2024/25
Unrestricted funds
£
6,283
-
-
165
2
1,613
1,267
786
2,367
2,606
165
63
75
-
851
-
485
-
698
2,669
35
8,372
320
302
-
-
29,124
-
-
-
-
-
29,124
2023/24
Unrestricted funds
£
Charitable Payments

Membership subscriptions paid on
(National/County/Area/District)
6,283 6,105

Youth programme and activities
- 2,826
Youth investmentfund; training courses - 9,914
Rates 165 69
Rent 2 -
Utilities (Water and Sewerage, Electricity and Gas, Waste
disposal)
1,613 2,288
Insurance 1,267 1,039
Venue maintenance 786 1,332
Campingequipment 2,367 732
Meetings expenses 2,606
Admin costs 165 896
Activityequipment 63
Uniform and Neckers 75 -
AGM and trustee expenses - -
Badges 851 1,071
Awardpayment toyoungleader - 500
Bank fees 485 351
Events - 12,039
Events - Beavers 698 -
Events - Cubs 2,669 -
Events - Explorers 35 -
Events - Scouts 8,372 -
Events - Scouts - Fri 320 -
Events - Scouts - Wed 302 -
Events-Squirrels - -
-
Sub total 29,124 39,162
Fundraising expenses
Detail 1 - -
Detail 2 - -
Detail3 - -
Other fundraising costs - -
Sub total - -
Total Gross Expenditure
29,124 39,162

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Asset and investment purchases, etc.

Total payments

Net of receipts/(payments) Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end

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29,124 39,162
3,412 1,720
19,506 17,787
22,918 19,507
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14th Southampton (Highfield) Scout Group (Charity no. 302298) Receipts and payments account

Year start date Year end date For the year from 01 April 2024 To 31 March 2025

Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year

2024/25
Unrestricted funds
£
Cash funds
Unity45
8,676
Unity 98
9,120
Unity 58
304
Unity 08
1,066
Expense account
3,752
Total cash funds
22,918
(agree balances with receipts andpayments account)
ok
Other monetary assets
Taxclaim
-
Prepayments
Debts due from the County/Area/District/Group
-
Insurance claim
-
Sub total
-
Investment assets
Freehold acquisition of the land known as The Copse
540
Quotedinvestments
-
Other investments - detail
-
Sub total
540
Non monetary assets for charity's own use
Badge stock
-
Shop stock
-
Other stock
-
Land and buildings
-
Motor vehicles
-
Scouting equipment,furniture etc
2,500
Other
-
Sub total
2,500
Liabilities
Accountsnot yet paid
-
Expenses incurred but not invoiced
-
Subscriptionsnot yet paid
-
Loan - detail
-
Other liabilities
-
Sub total
-
2024/25
Unrestricted funds
£
Cash funds
Unity45
8,676
Unity 98
9,120
Unity 58
304
Unity 08
1,066
Expense account
3,752
Total cash funds
22,918
(agree balances with receipts andpayments account)
ok
Other monetary assets
Taxclaim
-
Prepayments
Debts due from the County/Area/District/Group
-
Insurance claim
-
Sub total
-
Investment assets
Freehold acquisition of the land known as The Copse
540
Quotedinvestments
-
Other investments - detail
-
Sub total
540
Non monetary assets for charity's own use
Badge stock
-
Shop stock
-
Other stock
-
Land and buildings
-
Motor vehicles
-
Scouting equipment,furniture etc
2,500
Other
-
Sub total
2,500
Liabilities
Accountsnot yet paid
-
Expenses incurred but not invoiced
-
Subscriptionsnot yet paid
-
Loan - detail
-
Other liabilities
-
Sub total
-
2024/25
Unrestricted funds
£
Cash funds
Unity45
8,676
Unity 98
9,120
Unity 58
304
Unity 08
1,066
Expense account
3,752
Total cash funds
22,918
(agree balances with receipts andpayments account)
ok
Other monetary assets
Taxclaim
-
Prepayments
Debts due from the County/Area/District/Group
-
Insurance claim
-
Sub total
-
Investment assets
Freehold acquisition of the land known as The Copse
540
Quotedinvestments
-
Other investments - detail
-
Sub total
540
Non monetary assets for charity's own use
Badge stock
-
Shop stock
-
Other stock
-
Land and buildings
-
Motor vehicles
-
Scouting equipment,furniture etc
2,500
Other
-
Sub total
2,500
Liabilities
Accountsnot yet paid
-
Expenses incurred but not invoiced
-
Subscriptionsnot yet paid
-
Loan - detail
-
Other liabilities
-
Sub total
-
2023/24
Unrestricted funds
£
7,898
8,880
48
1,038
1,643
19,507
ok
1,800
4,579
-
-
6,379
540
-
-
540
-
-
-
-
-
2,500
-
2,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total net assets 25,958 28,926

The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on

Signature Print Name
Chair
Treasurer

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