
## Trustees' Annual Report 

## For the period 



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From (start date) 0 6 0 4 2 4 to end date  0 5 0 4 2 5<br>Section A Reference and administration details<br>Charity name 25th Southampton (Northam) Sea Scouts<br>Other names the charity is known by<br>Registered charity number (if any) 3 0 2 3 0 9<br>HQ registration number<br>Charity’s principal address Crosshouse Road<br>Southampton<br>Hampshire<br>Postcode S O 1 4 5 G Z<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity 

|_(These_|_will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)_|_will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)_|_will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)_|_will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)_|_will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)_|
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||**Trustee Name**|**Office (if any)**||**for whole year**||
|1|John Anthony Bradley|Chair||||
|2|David Simpson|Secretary||||
|3|Kara Congreve|Treasurer||||
|4|David Bowers|Group Lead Volunteer||||
|5|Kevin Heslop|Beaver Section Leader||||
|6|Amber Dadswell|Cub Section Leader||||
|7|Adrian Norton|Scout Volunteer||||
|||Explorer Section||||
|8|Henry Hick|Leader||||
|||Water Activities||||
|9|Clive Aylett|Coordinator||||
|10|Sarah Granger|Cub volunteer||||
|11|Oliver McLaggan|Beaver volunteer||||
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## Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) 

_(These will be published in the annual report of the charity)_ 

|Type of advisor|Name|Address|
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|District Chairman|Veronica Radford||
|District Lead Volunteer|Joshua Smith||
|Independent Examiner|Richard Jacob||
|Architect|Monika Litkowska||



**Section B** 

**Structure, governance and management** 

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Description of the charity’s trusts 

|(e.g. trust deed, constitution)<br>Type of governing document|The Group's governing documents are those of the The<br>Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which<br>in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association<br>and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout<br>Association.|
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|(e.g. trust, association, company)<br>How the charity is constituted|The Group is a trust established under its rules which are<br>common to all Scouts.|
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|(e.g. appointed by, elected by)<br>Trustee selection methods|The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,<br>Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.|
|Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)||
|Policies and procedures adopted for:<br>a) the induction and training of trustees;<br>b) trustee' consideration of major risks<br>and the systems and procedures to<br>manage them<br>You may choose to include additional<br>information, where relevant, about:|The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the<br>members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout<br>Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees<br>they are responsible for complying with legislation<br>applicable to charities. This includes the registration,<br>keeping proper accounts and making returns to the<br>Charity Commission as appropriate.<br>The Trustee Board meets every 3 months and consists of<br>the Chair, Treasurer and 9 Trustees (including 2 Ex Officio<br>Trustees, and 2 co-opted Trustees).<br>Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts<br>Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining the<br>Board.<br>This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity<br>is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated,<br>buildings and equipment are in good working order, and<br>everyone follows legal requirements and the<br>organisation's policies and rules. Their support helps other<br>volunteers run high-quality and safe programmes that<br>gives young people skills for life.|



|**Section B**|**Structure, governance and management (continued)**|
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||**Risk and Internal Control**<br>The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to<br>which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been<br>reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate<br>against them. The main areas of concern that have been<br>identified are:<br>Damage to the building, property and equipment. The<br>Group would request the use of buildings, property and<br>equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the<br>church, community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar<br>reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations.<br>The Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance<br>in place to mitigate against permanent loss.<br>Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The<br>Group through the membership (capitation) fees<br>contributes to the Scout Associations national accident<br>insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken<br>before all activities.|



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Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The group holds a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Board could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Internal financial controls are in place which include 2 signatories for all payments whether by cheque or online. 

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|**Section C**|**Objectives and activities**|
|Summary of the objects of the charity set<br>out in its governing document<br>Summary of the main activities in relation<br>to these objects|<br>**The Purpose of Scouting**<br>Scouting exists to actively engage and support young<br>people in their personal development,<br>empowering them to make a positive contribution to<br>society.<br>**The Values of Scouting**<br>As Scouts we are guided by these values:<br>**Integrity -**We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy<br>and loyal.<br>**Respect -**We have self-respect and respect for others.<br>**Care -**We support others and take care of the world in<br>which we live.<br>**Belief -**We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.<br>**Co-operation -**We make a positive difference; we co-<br>operate with others and make friends.<br>**The Scout Method**<br>Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership<br>with adults, work together based on the<br>values of Scouting and:<br>- enjoy what they are doing and have fun<br>- take part in activities indoors and outdoors<br>- learn by doing<br>- share in spiritual reflection<br>- take responsibility and make choices<br>- undertake new and challenging activities<br>- make and live by their Promise.<br>Each Section meets weekly during school term time and<br>sometimes during holidays.  The Section Leaders<br>organise age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities so<br>that the young people learn new skills and life lessons all<br>within a fun and safe environment<br>Badges are earned for<br>|



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within a fun and safe environment.  Badges are earned for specific achievements in all Sections.  As a Sea Scout Group, acitivities may be linked to the water particularly in the summer months.  This year, including the many and varied water activites (sailing, kayaking, powerboating), the Group have had trips to Paultons Park, the Christmas Panto, various walks and many camps and taken part in activities such as outdoor cooking, raft building and testing. 

Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice) 

|You**may choose**to include further<br>statements, where relevant, about:<br>• policy on grantmaking;<br>• contribution made by volunteers;<br>• policy on investments.<br>Public benefit statement|The Group continually strives to provide a challenging,<br>interesting, safe and fun environment where young people<br>can excel.  The Group is run on an entirely voluntary basis<br>and the Section Leaders and helpers give their time and<br>experience to inspire young people to challenge<br>themselves, achieving personal goals by receiving badges<br>whilst also having fun and allowing them to be part of a<br>group where they can grow and take responsibility outside<br>their normal daily life.  Other volunteers are also key to the<br>Group's success; the Headquarters and Marine equipment<br>need to be maintained, the funds looked after, meetings<br>organised, future plans made and activities supported.<br>The Trustee Board review current and future requirements<br>of the Headquarters and the marine equipment so that any<br>investment is made as and when required to ensure the<br>safety and future of the Group.  Currently the Trustee<br>Board is involved in the redevelopment of the building and<br>the site.<br>The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit<br>criteria under both the advancement of education and the<br>advancement of citizenship or community development<br>headings.|
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|**Section D**|**Achievements and performance**|
|Summary of the main achievements of<br>the charity during the year|The main achievement this year has been the continuation<br>of a stable Group environment which has allowed the<br>Sections to flourish and the further condsolidation of the<br>Trustee Board. The Section Leaders continued organising<br>an array of wonderful activities and there was as much<br>time on the water as possible. The site development<br>progressed with the architect and then council planning<br>permission was granted.|
|**Section E**|**Financial Review**|
|Brief statement of the charity’s policy on<br>reserves|**Reserves Policy**<br>The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient<br>resources to continue the charitable activities of the group<br>should income and fundraising activities fall short. The<br>Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold<br>a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa<br>£20,000.|



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Quantify and explain any designations 

The Group had a legacy donation that the Executive Board at the time decided to put towards development of the Headquarters and site. In last year's accounts the Site Development Fund was designated at £220,000. This financial year after consideration of the reserves for running costs and the balance of the Site Development Fund there are additional reserves of £14,460. This is above the level required for operating expenses and will be discussed by the Trustees. 

Details of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate) 

NA 

Further financial review details (optional information) 

You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: The Group's Income is predominantly from monthly membership subscriptions and fundraising.  The bulk of the fundraising is from supplying a local business with car parking facilities as well as the Group Leaders offering training and water activities to young people outside the Group.  Other fundraising is generously given by donations from previous 25th Scouts.  The Group adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of its designated funds so all funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks (Lloyds and Cambridge & Counties), building societies (Nationwide) and previously in The Scout Association's Short Term Investment Service until it closed in May 2023. This financial year saw continued high interest rates which led to higher levels of interest as income.  Expenditure is predominantly on Scout membership (capitation) fees, insurance and utilities, all of which allow scouting activities to take place.  The Scout membership fees cover the national programme and support for the Group.  Various insurance policies cover the building, land, contents, marine equipment and personal and accident medical expenses for non members (members are insured under the Scout Association membership fees).  Volunteer purchases for activities are refunded and accounted for.  Planning application approval means that the site development can progress. • the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); Insurance and maintenance of the Headquarters and marine equipment allows for weekly activities in a safe environment.  The purchase of prepaid cards allows Section Leaders to not use their own funds before having expenses reimbursed and also allows for budgeting. Whilst expenditure on camps and events is covered by parent payments, upfront payments are made to suppliers such as campsites and activitiy centres. • how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; • investment policy and objectives; 

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The Trustees regularly monitor the account balances and the interest rates received to ensure the group obtains the maximum value and income from its banking arrangments. This has meant using accounts that require a period of notice before funds may be withdrawn and therefore monitoring cashflow is required. The large amount of funds has meant it has also been required to follow the Financial Services Compensation Scheme guidelines. 

**Section F Other Optional Information** Since receiving the large legacy the plan has always been to revamp or rebuild the Headquarters.  Plans were drawn up by an architect, approved by Southampton City Council and planning permission granted for the building extension and boat house on site.  Following the investment criteria mentioned earlier, the designated funds will remain invested to ensure security and accessibility until such time as they are needed.  Smaller investments will always be made in capital equipment to allow the young people to continue enjoying being a Sea Scout. The 75th Plans for future periods (details of any anniversary  of the Group was held in June 2024. significant activities planned to achieve them) **Section G Declaration** 

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees 

|Signature(s)<br>Full name(s)<br>Date<br>Position (eg Secretary, Chair)|J.Bradley<br>Chair<br>2<br>2<br>0<br>6<br>2<br>5|
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25th Southampton (Northam) Sea Scout Group 302309 CC16a<br>Receipts and payments accounts<br>For the period  Period start date Period end date<br>To<br>from 06-Apr-24 05-Apr-25<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Section A Receipts and payments** 


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Unrestricted  Restricted  Endowment<br>Total funds Last year<br>funds funds funds<br> to the nearest      £  to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £<br>A1 Receipts<br>Membership subscriptions                               -                                 -                                 -<br>      Beavers                        1,243                               -                                 -                           1,243                       1,512<br>      Cubs                        2,282                               -                                 -                           2,282                       2,293<br>      Scouts                        2,530                               -                                 -                           2,530                       2,860<br>Explorer Partnership fee                                -                               -                         1,062<br>Canoe Club rental                                -                               -                         2,800<br>Camps and Events                         3,355                         3,355                       4,213<br>Hire of car park to St James Society                        7,280                         7,280                       7,280<br>Hire of hall / toilet block                                -                               -                               -<br>Hire of equipment                                -                               -                               -<br>Donations                        1,130                         1,130                       1,045<br>Gift aid                        1,768                               -                                 -                           1,768                             -<br>Legacies                                -                               -                                 -                                 -                               -<br>Grants                        3,175                               -                           3,175                             -<br>Training courses/water activities to 3rd<br>parties                                -                               -                            400<br>Bank / building society interest                        8,332                         8,332                       6,558<br>Investment income                                -                               -                            451<br>Other                             14                              14                             -<br>                       3,175                               -                         31,109                     30,474<br>Sub total  (Gross income for AR)  [                     27,934 ]<br>A2 Asset and investment sales,<br>(see table).<br>                               -                                 -                                 -                               -<br>                               -                                 -                                 -                               -                                 -<br>Sub total                       27,934                         3,175                                 -                       31,109                     30,474<br>Total receipts                  27,934                     3,175                             -                   31,109                  30,474<br>A3 Payments<br>Membership fees                        3,721                               -                                 -                           3,721                       3,685<br>Youth programme and activity                            874                               -                                 -                              874                          523<br>Camps and events                        3,193                               -                                 -                           3,193                       3,493<br>Camp equipment capital expenditure                         1,140                               -                                 -                           1,140                             -<br>Uniform and badges                           477                               -                                 -                              477                          695<br>Training                                -                               -                                 -                                 -                            720<br>Gocardless fees                           392                               -                                 -                              392                          416<br>PAME insurance                             52                               -                                 -                                52                            52<br>Property insurance                        1,251                               -                                 -                           1,251                       1,288<br>Marine insurance                        1,816                               -                                 -                           1,816                       3,622<br>HQ repairs and maintenance                        1,331                               -                                 -                           1,331                       1,146<br>Marine repairs and maintenance                           168                               -                                 -                              168                          711<br>Marine fuel                           117                               -                                 -                              117                            31<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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Marine capital expenditure                        2,414                         2,500                               -                           4,914                             -<br>Stationery and printing                               4                               -                                 -                                  4                          103<br>AGM expenses                             60                               -                                 -                                60                            23<br>Car park permits                           200                               -                                 -                              200                          100<br>Prepaid cards for leaders (OSM)                                -                               -                                 -                                 -                              50<br>Council tax                           155                               -                                 -                              155                          121<br>Electricity                         1,195                               -                                 -                           1,195                       1,052<br>Gas                            152                               -                                 -                              152                          513<br>Water                            340                               -                                 -                              340                          296<br>Site development                         3,284                               -                           3,284                       7,973<br>Refunds                                 -                               -                                 -                                 -                              41<br>                             -                                 -                                 -<br>Sub total [                     22,336 ]                        2,500                               -                         24,836                     26,654<br>A4 Asset and investment<br>purchases, (see table)<br>                               -                                 -                                 -                               -<br>                               -                                 -                                 -                               -<br>Sub total [                     22,336 ]                        2,500                                 -                       24,836                     26,654<br>Total payments                  22,336                     2,500                             -                   24,836                  26,654<br>Net of receipts/(payments)                    5,598                        675                           -                       6,273                   3,820<br>A5 Transfers between funds                            -                           -                                 -                          -<br>A6 Cash funds last year end                252,471                          -                           -                  252,471               248,498<br>Cash funds this year end                258,069                        675                           -                  258,744               252,471<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** 

|**Categories**<br>**B1 Cash funds**<br>**B2 Other monetary assets**<br>**B3 Investment assets**|**Details**<br>**Details**<br>Rental owed by District Canoe Club<br>Lloyds Treasuer Account *086<br>Lloyds Commercial Instant Access Account<br>*468<br>Lloyds Commercial Instant Access Account<br>*812<br>Nationwide Business 95 Daty Saver Issue<br>11 - Annual<br>Cambridge & Counties 95 Day Business<br>Notice Account - Issue 19 Monthly<br>OSM Prepaid card balance<br>**_Total cash funds_**<br>(agree balances with receipts and payments<br>account(s))<br>**Details**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**13,970**<br>**2,922**<br>**56,427**<br>**94,177**<br>**90,714**<br>**534**<br>**258,744**<br>Agreement Error<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**1,400**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**asset belongs**|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>Agreement Error<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Cost (optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|**Last Year**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**18,577**<br>**400**<br>**55,805**<br>**90,397**<br>**86,807**<br>**485**|
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## **B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use** 

## **B5 Liabilities** 

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees 


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                             -                               -<br>Fund to which  Current value<br>Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)<br> Boats and marine equipment insured value  Unrestricted                              -                       60,425<br>                             -                               -<br>                             -                               -<br>                             -                               -<br>                             -                               -<br>                             -                               -<br>                             -                               -<br>                             -                               -<br>                             -                               -<br>Fund to which  Amount due  When due<br>Details liability relates (optional) (optional)<br> RESERVES POLICY                               -<br> 12 months running costs   unrestricted                      20,000<br> Site development  unrestricted                    224,084<br>                             -<br>                             -<br>Date of<br>Signature Print Name<br>approval<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **EXPLANATORY NOTES FOR RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS 2024/25** 

|**Basis of Accounting**|These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the|
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||Charities Act 2011 that allows charities registered in England and Wales that are not companies to do|
||so provided the charity's gross income is not over £250,000.|
|**Nature and Purpose of Funds**|Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the|
||objects of the charity. The Group maintains a single unrestricted fund for the day-to-day running of the|
||club. The legacy, whilst a designated fund for the purposes of the site development, is part of the|
||unrestricted funds.|
||No remuneration was paid to the trustees or any connected persons during the year|
|**RECEIPTS**||
|**Membership Subscriptions**|Money paid monthly by all parents/guardians and which should cover weekly in-house activities and|
||Group operational costs.  Most parents pay via OSM which is handled by Gocardless but some still pay|
||directly to the Group Lloyds bank account.  Trustees approved an increase in subscriptions from|
||January 2025, the first time for some years.  Beavers from £8.50 to £10.50, Cubs from £9 to £13,|
||Scouts from £11 to £15.50.  The Group offers a hardship fund for anyone who cannot afford the|
||monthly payment.  These figures are gross as the transactional fees are noted in Payments below.|
||Total for 24/25 £6,055 compared to £6,387 for 23/24.|
|**Explorer Partnership Fee**|In April 2022 the Group signed the Partnership Agreement.  The membership subs are  paid to|
||District and costs are also paid by District.  The Explorers are still an important part of the 25th and|
||therefore pay an annual fee per Explorer (£23/24 £59).  The 24/25 invoice will fall in next year's|
||accounts.|
|**Canoe Club rental**|The District Canoe club stores its canoes with the 25th and in return it pays £700 per annum.  Money|
||is still owed for 2023/24  and 2024/25 and is noted in B2 Other Monetary Assets|
|**Camps & Events**|Additional payments by parent/guardian for attending a camp or event.  The organising Leader ensures|
||that costs of the event are covered by the parent payment.  Most payments are made via Gocardless|
||but some still continue to be paid via the Group Lloyds account. There were at least 10 camps/events|
||this year, lower than last year hence lower receipts but the related costs shown in payments should|
||also be lower.|
|**Hire of car park to St James**|The Society of St James pays the Group £606.66 every month to be allowed to use the Group|
|**Society**|compound for parking their cars.  It is a non-contractual agreement that can be ended at any time.|
|**Hire of hall, toilet block,**|There were no hirings this year of the hall, toilet block or equipment.|
|**equipment**||
|**Donations**|The majority of these are from previous 25th Scout families.  This year there were also donations|
||from Lloyds Bank Foundation Match Funding (Ollie McLaggan) of £500 and of £150 from 5th Farnham|
||Scouts for use of the Solent 3 at their IOW summer camp.|
|**Gift Aid**|Applied to HMRC for the first time and retrospectively to April 2020|
|**Legacies**|None received this year.|
|**Grants**|£2500 from the Royal Navy via the Scout Association, only for match funding for purchase of marine|
||equipment, in this case the RIB engine.  £675 received from District to go towards 2023/24 RYA|
||training cost.|
|**Training courses and water**|None provided this year|
|**activities provided to 3rd parties**||
|**Other**|Volunteer returned funds due to expenses overpayment made in error|
|**Investment Income**|The Group has 3 Lloyds, 1 Nationwide and 1 Cambridge & Counties accounts (the Scout Investment|
||account closed last year).  Only the Treasurer current account, which is used for daily running,  is not|
||interest bearing.  After significant interest this financial year both the Cambridge & Counties and|
||Nationwide are now above the FSCS limit. Below is the breakdown of interest for this year and last.|





|||2024/25|2023/24|
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|Bank Interest|Lloyds Treasurer account (current)|£0|£0.00|
||Lloyds Commercial Instant Access Account (savings)|£22|£4.21|
||Lloyds Commercial Instant Access Account (savings)|£623|£682.37|
||Cambridge & Counties 95 Day Business Notice Account (saving|£3,907|£2,807.41|
|Building Society Interest|Nationwide Business 95 Day Saver Issue 11 (savings)|£3,780|£3,064.64|
|Fund interest|Scout Short Term Investment Service (closed May 2023)|£0|£450.87|
||**TOTAL**|**£8,332**|**£7,009.50**|



## **PAYMENTS** 

These costs are operational with some capital expenditure and site development.  They allow the Group to enjoy all aspects of Sea Scouts and should be covered by Membership Fees and Explorer Partnership fees as a minimum. 

|**Scout Association Membership**|Paid annually to the Scout Association allowing Beavers, Cubs and Scouts to be members, based on an|Paid annually to the Scout Association allowing Beavers, Cubs and Scouts to be members, based on an|
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|**Fees**|annual census.  This year  he Group had 61 members at a cost of £61 per person.||
|**Youth Programme and Activity**|Cost of supplies used by all Sections at weekly HQ meetings||
|**Camps and Events**|Although parents/guardians pay for camps and events, these costs are the upfront payments|to|
||suppliers such as campsites and activitiy centres.  The reciepts then come in from the parent and||
||should cover the costs.  For that reason these are not included in operational costs.  Receipts covered||
||payments.||
|**Camp Equipment**|5 Zenobia tents were bought.||
|**Uniforms and Badges**|Cost of neckers and badges awarded in all Sections||
|**Gocardless Transaction Fees**|Gocardless is a finance company used to handle payments on the OSM platform.  For every||
||transaction there is a charge which equates to 4.3% of money received by Gocardless.  Total receipts||
||paid by parents £9,038, Group received £8,646, fees £392||
|**Insurance**|Provided by Unity Insurance Services who work with the Scout Association.  PAME (Personal||
||Accident & Medical Expenses) is cover for non-members as members are covered under the Scout||
||Association membership fee. Marine insurance is lower than last year as 23/24 covered 2 years||
||premiums.||
|**HQ Repairs & Maintenance**|Includes fire extinguisher service, the annual boiler service and gas safety certificate, clean up after a||
||flood, cleaning products, signage, padlock and keys,.||
|**Marine Repairs & Maintenance**|Minimal repairs and purchases required this year||
|**Marine Fuel**|For camps and activity days||
|**Stationery & Printing**|Minimal this year||
|**AGM expenses**|Higher cost than previously as the Group made the AGM more of a thank you to all.||
|**Car park permits**|10 permits bought from Southampton City Council to allow volunteers free parking in the nextdoor||
||public car park||
|**OSM Prepaid cards**|No OSM cards required this year||
|**Utlilities**|Energy prices continued to be high.  Electricity is with SSE, Gas bought from Flogas, Water/sewerage||
||with Business Stream, Council tax with Southampton City Council||
|**Site Development**|Payments in this item are taken from the designated funds.  Expenditure this year was for a flood risk||
||warning and evacuation plan, construction plans and council plannning applications.||
||The Town Planning Experts<br>Application for flood risk warning and|£1,254.48|
||evacuation plan||
||Council planning application x2|£430.00|
||Monika Litowska<br>Design and construction management plan and submission to|£1,600.00|
||council||
||**TOTAL**<br>**£3,284.48**||
|**Cash funds**|The Lloyds Treasurer account is used for daily banking and Commercial Instant Access *468 for||
||marine expenditure. The remaning accounts hold the funds for site development.||



**Non monetary assets for charity's** Current value of the boats and marine equipment insured at £60,425 **own use** 



## **Liabilities / Reserves** 

The Trustees require 12 month's running costs to be designated to ensure the continuation of the Group and despite some rising costs the designated amount will remain at £20K. 

The legacy received in 2016/17 was not restricted for any particular use but it was agreed by the Executive Committee  at the time to be used for furure building and renovation.  Redevelopment of the site was postponed due to covid.  In 22/23 the allocated amount was £220,000 and the Executive Committee agreed that interest earned would be added to these funds.  After allowing for interest this year, £8,332, and the costs of development £3,284, the total is now £224,084. 

Total Cash Funds are £258,744 which after the designated liabilities noted leaves £14,660. 

## **ANNUAL ACCOUNTS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS TOTALS FOR PREVIOUS 5 YEARS** 

||**24/25**|**23/24**|**22/23**|**21/22**|**20/21**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Receipts Total|£31,109|£30,474|£19,047|£42,996|£20,184|
|Payments Total|£24,833|£26,654|£16,580|£25,338|£8,971|
|**Profit/Loss**|**£6,276**|**£3,820**|**£2,467**|**£17,658**|**£11,213**|





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