FRIENDS OF CROFTON OAK SCOUT GROUP
Registered Charity Number 302954
Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended
31 December 2024

FRIENDS OF CROFTON OAK SCOLrr GROUP
Trustees. Report for the Year Ended 31 D￿rnber 2024
Introduction
The principal actNity of the Charity continues to be the maintenance of the Scout Hut. Crofton Road.
Orpington. Kent for the use of Crofton Oak Scouts. Guides and associated groups.
Volunteers
The running of the Scout Hut and its administration is undertaken by volunteers, Trustees, and user5
on an unpaid basis. The Trustees are grateful for this help in ensurin8 that safe facilities are available
for the youths involved in Scouting and Guiding.
The Trustees
Mr lan Harrls (Chairl
Mr lan Cottrell ITfeasurer)
Mrs Lesley Parsons Isecretary)
Mr lan Jenkins
Mr David Greef
Results
Total Income for the year was E35.07012023'. £33,739) and total expenditure (includin8 depreciatlon
of £3,637) was £29,15012023.' £29.3321. The excessof income for2024 was £5,92012023'. £4,407).
As mentioned in last yearfs report. the Trustees expected energy costs to reduce somewhat in 2024
and this did come about, falling from £10,473 to E5.409. However. the overall level of expenditure
remained similar to 2023 due to some unplanned expenditure on building maintenance (please refer
to the next paragraph).
As proposed in the 2023 Trustees. Report the Trustees continued to: al maintain the grounds and
premises during 2024 and bl replenish the Charivs cash reserves.
al £11,157 wès spent on repairs and maintenance to the building and 8rounds12023: £3,643) most
notably: £1,146 surveying the buildin8'5 drains following a blockage, £2.766 on a CCTV system,
£1.1￿ on replacement guttering and roof checks and £2.280 on a new electrlcal consumer unit.
bl Unrestricted reserves increased to £39.259 {2023: £33.3391 and designated reserves remained at
£50,Crf)O.
Future Plans
The Trustees plan to continue to maintain the Scout Hut and grounds and to continue building a cash
reseple to replace the building's roof which. in 2022. was estimated to have a remaining lifespan of
about five years with annual repair work necessary in the interim.
Risk
The Trustees have reviewed the risks to the Charity and consider that the major risks are personal
injury to the users and neighbours. fire and vandalism to the building. The Trustees have acted to
mitigate and control these risks and continue to maintain the premises and grounds and consider
there is adequate insurance in place.
A8reed by the Trustees
The Trustees approved this Report on 24 May 2025 and authorised the Chaimian to $18n it on their
behalf.
lan Harris, Chairnian. 24 May 2025
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FRIENDS OF cRO￿oN OAK SCOUT GROUP
Independent Examinerfs Report
Report to the T￿$t¢¢$
Friends of Crofton Oak Scout Group
On accounts for the year ended
31 December 2024
Charity no
302954
Set out on pages
3toS
Respectlve resp0Tr5ibilrtles of The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The
Trustees and examiner Chariws Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under
Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Acil and that an
independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Charitles Art,
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions 8iven by the
Charity Commission (under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Chartties Act, and
state whether materbal matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent examinerfs I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
Stattment come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to
believe that in any material ￿spect.
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of
the Charities Act: or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I have no concems and have COTne across no other rnatters In connection with
the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to
enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sl8ned:
Date:
Name:
GRGSttff
Address:
Parkdene. Park Avenue. Farnborowdh Park, Orpington. Kent BR6 8LH
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FRIENDS OF CROFfoN OAK scour GROUP
Statement of Nnanclal Activities forthe Year Ended 31 December 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Income
Charitable Income
Activities for Generating fund5
Interest
Grants
Gift5
Total Incoming Resources
Expenditure
Charitable expenditure
Net Income {expendlturel and net
movement in funds for the year
4.825
29.891
354
4.826
28.680
233
35.070
33.739
29.150
5,920
29.332
4,407
Reconclliation of Funds
Reserves Brought Forward
Reserves transferred
Reserves Carrfed Forward
89,259
The Statement of Financial Aclivities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities
83.339
78.932
83,339
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024
Notes
2024
2023
32,738
36,375
Current Assets
Debtors
Bank
Total Current Assets
241
56,280
56,521
46,964
Less credltors due within 12
months
Net Current Assets
56.521
46.964
Total Assets
89,259
83,339
Reserves
Designated
50.000
Free
39,259
33,339
Total reserves
89,259
83,339
Notes I to 8 form an integral part of these financial statements. The Truslees approved the Financial
Statements on 24 May 2025 and authorised the Chaimian to sign on their behalf.
lan Harrls, Chairnlan. 24 May 2025
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FRIENDS OF CROFfoN OAK SCOUT GROUP
Notes to the Financial St*ments for the year ended 31 De¢ember 2￿24
Note
Incoming Resources from Charitsble Activ
Charitable income is the income received from the Scout and Guide groups who are
the beneficiaries of the charity.
Income from Acthiilies for Generating Income
Income is mainly related to lettin85 of the Scout Hut when not in use by the
beneficiaries. These lettings allow the Trustees to ensure that the Scout Hut and
grounds are maintained to ensure the safety of the children and helpers using the
faalities.
Charltable Expendlture
All expenditure incurred by the charity In 2024 and 2023 was in respect of
maintaining and improvin8 the Scout Hut for its use by the beneficiaries.
Recurring expenditure was £25,21312023 - £22.6321.
Non-recurring expenditure was £30012023 - £2,658) on legal fees incurred
transferring bank attounts. This cost will be recouped due to the￿ being no fees on
the new account.
Depreciation was £3,63712023- £4.0421.
No payments are made to Trustees other than for the reimbursement of the costs
of materials bought on behalf of the charity.
Ta
ble Flxed Assets
2024
2023
Flxed Assets
Cost as at start of year
Additions
Cost as at end of year
141.150
141.150
141.150
141,150
Depreclatlon
As at start of ear
Charge for year
As at end ofyear
104,775
3.637
108.412
I￿,733
4,042
104,775
Net book value as at end ofyear
Net book value as at start of year
32.738
36.375
36.375
40,417
The Trustee5 apply a IO% charge on the net tK)ok value before depreciation at each
year end.
The Trustees own the freehold of the Scout Hut and its grounds, which were
donated in 1954.
In 2019, the entire land totalling I.￿5 acres was registered giving posse550ry title
to the Trustees. Land title number SGL8079(XJ refers.
The Trustees do rK)t have the skills to place a value on the land and property on an
ongoing basis and consider the expense of obtaining an independent valuation
prohibitive.
The value of the fixed assets relates to irnprovements and extensions made to the
Scout Hut since 2￿3.
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Notes to the Financial Statemerrts for the year ended 31 December 2024 continued
Note
Debtors
Every year the Trustees endeavour to try to ensure that all rent and other payments
due have been received before the year end. At 31 December 2024 there was £241
due12023 - £01. This amount represented a refund due from the waste disposal
company used by the Charity.
Bank
The bank balan￿$ relate to the current account £20.586 {2023 - £11.6241 and
Savings account £35.69412023 - £35.340).
Creditor5
The Creditors at the year*nd totalled £012023 - £0).
ReseThe5
All income and expenditu￿ in 2024 and 2023 related to unrestricted reserves.
A Designated Resepie of £SO.(KKJ remains in Pla￿ to provide for any signlficant
expenditure on repairs or renovations in the future lin 2022 the roof was estimated
to have a remaining lrfespan of about fve years With annual repair work necessary
in the interim).
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