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Chairman's Report For Year Ending: 31st December 2024
Prepared by David Gray, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Membership of the Scout group continued to thrive. The section
leaders worked hard to provide a varied and challenging
programme for the young members.
The different sections, programmes for 2024 saw the
reintroduction of the Points Competition. The young people
could earn points to reflect their personal award achievements
or by helping others in the group. Four young people from each
of the sections were invited to attend an outing to Go Ape as a
prize.
It proved not possible to fill the vacant role of Group Lead
Volunteer (formerly Group Scout Master). Dani Chalk, already
lead volunteer for Lake Beavers, generously agreed to become
acting GLV overseeing the administration side only of running
the group's sections. Dani was assisted in her role by Jack
Mawhinney from Watford North District.
Difficulties continued in attracting sufficient additional adult
volunteers. The Section Lead Volunteers continue to rely
heavily upon the assistance of group volunteers and parents of
members to support them in the running of section meetings
and external activities.
Appeals continued throughout the year made to parents of the
young members and also friends and supporters of the group in
an attempt to fill several important vacant roles on the Trustee
Board and including Group Secretary, Health & Safety
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responsibilities for these roles were covered temporarily by
other members of the group's Board of Trustees.
Regular assistance was provided by members of the Albatross
Explorer Section (the "Abbos"), a Scouting District entity and
also from members of the adult Network section.
The Scout group's Annual General Meeting was held on 11th
May 2024. Various achievement badges were presented to
members and a number of long service awards presented to
Leaders and other adult members of the Scout group.
The Scout group's finances were reported to be in a very good
state. The cost of works and purchases that have been
identified will significantly reduce the monies held by the group
in the short term whilst still maintaining an adequate level of
funds in reserve and in accordance with good budgeting
practice.
The Scout group remains grateful to Christopher James who
continued to act as the Independent Examiner of the group's
Year End Financial Accounts.
The process of Transformation for Scouts first introduced
during 2023 was well underway at the beginning of 2024. The
group's Board of Trustees needed to review and implement
changes to the structure of the group. Different Teams were set
up to provide the support skill sets required to run the group.
The Events Team, led by Fiona Packman was very busy
throughout the year holding the popular jumble sales, quiz
nights and also entering stalls at the village carnival.

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The principal purpose of holding such events is to raise funds
for the Scout group. Funding is needed to pay for the day to
day running costs of HQ, such as for example, utility bills,
paying business tax and insurance.
We also need to find money to maintain the HQ and to replace
& improve the group's facilities. One such expenditure was the
purchase of 2 new pop-up gazebos which have proved to be a
great asset. They are very smart, quick to put up and take
down and provide a large unobstructed covered space for
camps and other events.
When announcing an upcoming fund-raising event the group
will now clearly identify what any money raised is intended to
be used for.
We are able to raise funds for the group in a variety of other
ways. The young members contribute by payment of
subscriptions. "Subs" have been kept as low as possible. This
income is supplemented by the group claiming Gift Aid.
The solar panels fitted to the roof of the HQ have proved
effective in reducing energy bills. The surplus energy is fed
back into the electricity grid for which we receive a favourable
tariff.
We hire out the hall and the group's mini bus for which
reasonable charges are made.
One unforeseen expense during the year was having to repair
the warm air heating system which broke down just at the
beginning of the winter months. Rob Coulson was instrumental
in organising quotes and overseeing the remedial work, The
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commencement of the new Spring Term Programme in the
New Year 2025.
Remedial work was started on resolving the problems with the
disposal of the surface water that causes the rainwater gullies
to back up during heavy rainfall and could lead to flooding of
external areas. Further remedial work is planned to take place
during 2025.
Holding group events is also aimed at encouraging parents of
the young members and also supporters of the group to attend
and socialize together and hopefully to attract more volunteers
to become involved in the running of the sections and the
organisation of the group.
The Christingle service held at St Lawrence Church at the
beginning of December was well attended by both the young
members and the not so young alike.
The group is fortunate to own a minibus. Income from it over
the year only just about covered the running costs but it has
been decided that having the use of the vehicle outweighs the
costs. Jeremy Bishop, the transport manager who has done
sterling work announced he wished to pass the role on to
someone else. We are currently looking for a new volunteer to
take over this role.
The Scout HQ building stands empty and unused for a greater
part of the week. To attract more private events we recognize
that we need to improve the facilities so as to compare more
favourably with other similar sized venues located in Abbots
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Sound absorbing panels have been fitted to the ceilings in the
hall to reduce sound levels. This has proved very successful.
The wood block floor in the hall received further repairs.
Progress was made on finalising a scheme for replacing all of
the external doors.
Members of the group's Support Team organised a base at the
annual Scouts District Green Beret Competition that was held
in November. Although significantly altered compared to in
previous years it still presented a challenge and was by all
accounts enjoyed by the young people who took part in the
competition.
The family and friends of the late Rob Lambert very kindly
made donations in memory of Rob who had been a long time
member and active supporter of the group. The intention is to
use some of the donated money to create a new award to be
presented within in the group in memory of Rob.
Further improvements were made to the group's web site led
by Liam Goodman.
Woodsmoke, the group's regular newsletter edited by Anna
Ebden remained an essential read.
Prepared by:
David Gray
Chairman, 1 St Abbots Langley
(3rd North Watford) Scouts
Signature

(R•g Clwlty 302611)
1. RECEIPTS
Subscriptions
RNer Beavers
Lake Beaver8
Rainlorest Cut
JurKJl• Cul
1,880.00
2,034.
2.815.25
3.337.
3.980.00
1,8CM).fK)
2,340.00
3,204.24
2.7￿.￿)
3,835.00
Less". RofurKI lor overpayment
Less: paid on to distrL*
6.794.50
7.231.75
622200
7.657.24
Inveslmgnt income
Grw>
1,912.92
1.190.69
Voluntary g)urces
Donations
General donations (indwlrwJ ewIp￿nI)
Pete Linskey Training Fund
WiThJer ClimbiTrJ Wall FuTrl
1,274.90
421.95
Hall Hire
Mini1￿ hire
3,295.00
2.457.00
775.00
3,653.95
6.139.90
Fund raising
Jumble Sales
CamNal
Iz Night
DVD Sales
4.178.05
3.669.49
24.00
3.920.68
3.247.19
8,771.54
7,167.87
Activiti08
River Beavern
Lake Beavers
Rainforest Cubs
Jungle Cubs
1,268.50
720.00
60.00
3,057.50
Kqiscellanoous
G￿P Solar Panels
River Beavers
Lake Beavers
Rainforest Cubs
Jung18 C
Camp Profit
Explorers
2.101.11
141.00
362.89
1,944.41
218.89
170.00
100.(X)
2,439.30
3.011.50
Gift AKI
Grwp Camp
Misc Income
3.219.¥J
169.50
481.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR YEAR
27.324.11
28,866.78

2. PAYMENTS
Rates
Repab & Maintornn
Gas & Elethmity
195.61
8.936.59
1,657.50
958.34
316.57
15,726.80
1,790.46
452.73
$35.19
Water
I￿￿uranCe
13.530.94
20.487.07
284.52
1.068.24
1.373.44
797.00
2.176.87
1,168.18
1W6.94
2256.61
1.101.42
Lako Beavers
Ra￿1￿9$1 Cubs
Jurokn C
2.869.86
1,003.ZJ
Gr￿P
6,868.23
9,582.36
FuThl RalsirYJ expenses jumtrje S*s
FurKI Raigrvj expenses Camival
1n.99
978.10
1,772.58
Media expenses
Petsr L*iskey FurKI. tralnN
Wlr#Y8r Wall Climlmw Wall Furtty
374.25
760.95
2273.74
2.146.83
inistralion
Group
901.79
Lake 8eavers
Rarnforest Cubs
JurYJl8 Cubs
525.45
52.48
319.04
316.09
1267.06
433.75
151.47
2222.W
Group
F14ver Beavws
Like Beavers
Rainlorest Cubs
Jur4Jl8 Cubs
5.280.51
1285.50
443.74
693.24
125.16
2,634.61
5.280.51
IrwrarKe
Road Tax
Rumlw Costs
883.78
97&67
315.05
256.59
1,780.42
215.61
1.487.28
(*oup
Rri8r 8oavers
Lake eeav8r8
Ra¥rf￿St Cub8
Junglo Cub6
1.746.88
352.27
18.84
30.00
2.145.99
467.(
TOTAL PAYMEPtrs FOR YEAR
33,019.98
39.154.

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£15,(X19S7
£1116.77
Pete FWKI
Cl￿9 Fu
f227128
£2,724.01
£IW.10
£2.799.21
£2,08225
fA.712.71
. Ralnforest C
- Jungl8 Clts
70.04
£2.933.71
£4251.77
£0.
£35,170.68
£21.711
S￿l¥as acts . 8 S Gro￿ 1Wlr¢l PL & WW
Savhy xc. Bk WDay Grw 2.95%
£21.051.74
. Gr(x
£205.13
t1WJ.46
£8.10
. JUr¥j￿ C
£IOA7
£10122
£84.763.96
£10122
£90,459
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Total rec*s for Ihe )rar (see page l)
£27.324.11
£28,866.78
Total payments tor tho year (see page 2)
£33,019.98
£39,154.06
Net rer*lpts (payments) for year
5.695.87
10.287.28
Cash & bank lurKls brThJght lomrd
£90,459.83
£1 (X).747.11
£84 763.96
£90 459.83
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Pago 4

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examinerfs report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustees
arity Nan)e
1st Abbots Langley (3rd North Watford) Scout Group
On accounts for the year
ended
31 December 2024
Charity no
(If any)
302611
Set out on pages
Ir@meinb&r lo Include the page numbers of addicional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ('the Trust") for the year ended
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As Ihe 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 report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5){b) of the Act.
Indap8ndent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
examiner's ststement come to my attention in connection with the examination (otbeLU
4isGl0￿￿ ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material,
respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance wilh section130
of the Charities Act. or
the accounts did not accord w.rth the accounting records. or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the form and Content of accounts set out in the Chariti
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any require
that the accounts give a ttrue and fair. view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no COn￿rnS and have come across no other matters in conne
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this repo
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reache
' Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply.
ent
ion
in
Signed:
Date:
i¥o(r2
Lf
Name:
Christopher Howard James
Relevant professional
qualrfication(s) or body
(if any):
Chartered Accountant- ICAEW- member 9033646
Address:
17 Little How Croft, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, IND5 OBR
IER
Oct 2018

Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern
(see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and
guidan￿ for examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
No matters to disclose.
IER
Oct 2018