2025-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the period:

From	01.01.2025	To	31.12.2025
	(period start date)		(period end date)
Charity Name		1st Rickmansworth & Chorleywood Scout Group
Charity Registration Number (if registered - leave blank if excepted charity)		302565
HQ Registration Number

Objectives and activities

Summary of the purpose and objects of the charity as set out in its governing document	The objectives of the charity are as a part of The Scout Association. The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values Integrity– We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal Respect– We have self-respect and respect for others Care– We support others and take care of the world in which we live Belief -We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes Co-operation– We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends The Scout Method Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of scouting and: - enjoy what they are doing and have fun - take part in activities indoors and outdoors - learn by doing - share in spiritual reflection - take responsibility and make choices - undertake new and challenging activities - make and live by their promise
Summary of the main activities in relation to the purpose and objects	To provide weekly meetings for all the sections in the Group and annual scout camps.
Statement confirming the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	The Trustees confirm that the charity meets the Charity Commission’s Public Benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: • Policy on grant making

Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year identifying the difference and impact the charity’s work has made, including on sustainability

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

• Achievements against objectives

• Fundraising activities

• Contribution made by volunteers

Financial review

Review of the financial position
Policy on Reserves, why they are held, and the amount of reserves	The charity held reserves of approximately £40000. This is above the level required for operating expenses. However, this can be explained by a possible future need for capital expenditure.
Policy on Investments and investment performance	The Trustee Board regularly monitors the levels of bank balances and the interest rates received to ensure the charity obtains maximum value and income from its banking arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using an account that requires a period of notice before funds may be withdrawn, before doing so the Trustee Board considers the cash flow requirements.

Structure, governance and management

Type of governing document	The charity’s governing documents are those of The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy Organisation and Rules (POR) of The Scout Association.
How the charity is constituted	The charity is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. It is constituted as an educational charity.
Trustee selection methods	The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Policies and procedures for the induction and training of trustees	All Trustees complete The Scout Association trustee and mandatory learning within the first six months of joining the Trustee Board, they also complete other Scout Association mandatory learning periodically as required.
Additional governance arrangements	The charity is managed by the Trustee Board, the members of which are the“Charity Trustees”. As charity trustees they are responsible

for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate.

The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 5 Trustees and meets 4 times a year. The Trustee Board is supported by a Board Administrator.

The Trustee Board exists to support the Leadership Teams in meeting the responsibilities of their appointments and in supporting them to run high-quality and safe programs that give young people skills for life. The Trustee Board maintain appropriate governance policies and oversight.

The Trustee Board is responsible for carrying out its purposes for the public benefit, complying with the charity’s governing document and the law, and managing the charity’s resources responsibly.

The Trustee Board is responsible for ensuring the charity is well managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good order and everyone follows legal requirements and Scout Association Policy, Organisation & Rules.

This includes responsibility for:

• Promoting a positive image of Scouting in the community, as well as its development;

• Developing, maintaining and regularly a risk register, including putting in place appropriate mitigations;

• Ensuring that the finances are properly managed, and there are sufficient resources (and reserves) to deliver high quality Scouting;

• Ensuring a system of internal controls is in place that is designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss;

• Ensuring that property is appropriately managed;

• Maintaining appropriate insurance of persons, property and equipment;

• Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support;

• • Having an open and transparent selection process for the recruitment of Trustees;

• Appointing Advisors as required;

• Ensuring effective administration is in place to support the Trustee Board;

• Ensuring compliance with applicable governance and charity regulations, including in respect to safety and safeguarding;

• Ensuring incidents are appropriately reported in line with regulation and policy;

• Ensuring applicable policies and regulations are regularly reviewed and changes implemented as appropriate;

• Ensuring transparency of operations, including in the preparation of accounts and holding and AGM;

• Ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation;

• Acting as a responsible employer for any employees, who are effectively managed.

Plans for future periods

Plans for future Periods

To grow scouting in 1[st] Rickmansworth in line with the plans and objectives of the National Scouting Association.

Reference and administration details

Principal Address

Scout Hut, Ebury Road, Rickmansworth, Herts. WD3 1BN

	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
1	Ben Harper	Chair
2	Paul Childerhouse	Lead Volunteer
3	Diane Back	Treasurer
4	Andrew Larkworthy
5	Padmini Naicker
6	Damien Leonard
7	Mark Gardiner
8	Susan Johnson
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Name and address of advisors

Name and address of advisors
Type of advisor	Name	Address
Independent Examiner	John Weston Ridgeway	146 Tudor Way, Rickmansworth, Herts. WD3 7HL
Detail others

Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s	trustees by:
Signature
Full name	Benjamin Harper	Diane Back
Position held	Chairman	Treasurer
Date

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of 1st RICKMANSWORTH AND CHORLEYWOOD SCOUT GROUP On accounts for the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2025 Charity no (if any) 302565 Set out on pages One I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (°the Trust.) for the year ended 3111212021 Responsibilities and As the charity truslees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts Garried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinalion, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(bl of the Act. I have completed my examination. l ¢onfimi that no material matters have come to my attention {other than that disclosed below'l in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect= accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do nol apply. Signed: Date: 2416126 Name: JOHN WEST RIDGEWAY Relevant professional qualification(sl or body (If any): CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Address: 146 TUDOR WAY RICKMANSWORTH HERTS WD3 7HL