2025-03-31-accounts

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110412024 to 3110312025 Charity name: 151 Westgate-on-sea Scout Group Charity registration number: 303420 Ob'ectlves and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set otjt in its overnin document Summary ol the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit. in particular, the aclivilies, projects or services identified in Ihe accounts. To prepare local young people with skills lor life, 5UPPOrted by leaders, delivering an inspiring programme In line with the Scout Association Poli¢ anisational Rules. Scoutlng Actlvltlos 1 Westgate-on-S8a Scout Group is made up of the followng sections.. Squirrgls lage 4-6 yearsl Beaver518ge 6-8 years) Cubs lage 8-10.5 ye8rsl S¢oiJls110.5-14 years) Each of the sections provides an a9e appropTiats, fun, educational and varied programme ol events with a focus on badgework and Chief Scouts Awards. They meet once a week at the Scout Hut to deliver this programme. As well as the regular meetings that look pla¢e at the Scout Hut, this year the se¢lions attended other organised events. such as camping al Marshside and trips to Revolution Climbing Centre and Chessinglon. They also entered District events such as the Chess Competition and fishing day. They also lake part in organised fundraising aclivilies. such as the Tesco Charity Bag Pack. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Activities for the year were planned in accordance with the guidance issufjd by Ihe Charity Commission on public benefit and in line with the S¢out Association Policy Organisational Rules. Contribution made by volunteers We appreciative of all our voluntary leaders and their continued efforts to deliver an engaging, and fun program. Without their lime, we would not be able lo offer such a varied programme of events to the young paople in our group and we would not be able lo play such an aGtive role within the communi Achievements and Performance Summary oflhe main Fundraising achievements of the charity. Fundraising includes the Thanet Lotto & Amazon. as well as identifying the differen￿ the section fundraising events. Fundraising at a group level continues ¢harity's work has made to the lo be aimed al improvements lo the hut. whilst individual sections Circumstances of ils fundraise for furth&r resources. beneficiaries and any wider Hut Improvements benefits to society as a whole. The focus of d8velopmgnt this ygar has been external improvements lo the grounds of the hut. A local gardener was employed lo clear the overgrown gaiden and maintain it, offering a safe Spa￿ for the Scout Group lo use. Other external projects planned included levelling and repair of drivewaylexternal pathways. the repair of the existing extemal stores. the removal of the old perimeter fence and gales and the erection of replacernent fencing and gates. This will increase the $8curity and safety of the premises. Butterflies Nursery Butterfiies Nursery make use of the hul during the week and offer regular donations lo cover the Cost of energy used. This mutually agreeable practice prowdes them with a valuable space to deliver nursery provislon to the cornmunity and the locality offers places lo

oun er siblin s of the infant school n8xt door. Financial Review Review of the charity s rinancial p051tion at the end of the period The main financial risk lo the group would be any unknown or unexpected issues arising with Ihe Scout Hut. The SqLtirrèl Section, sel up in July 2023 and achievgd income of £1.510, with a closing balance of £495. Th& Beavèrs had income of £3,616 and a closing balance of £2,117. Th8 Scouts income was £5.734 and their closing balance wa5 £4,482. Trips and events are processed by the Cub leadeT, thus elevalin9 the income and expenditure through their account. Income of £16,790 was off59t by oulgoings of £14,053, leaving them with a closing balance of £3,133. The individual section 8¢counls are managed by the respective seclion leaders and submitted to the grotjp treasurer annually lo be included in the Charity Commission submission. Income exceeded expendilurts in all the seGtion ac¢ounls this year. However, the group account's expenditure exceeded their incomè. This was predominantly due Its huvground maintenance and ui ment cosls. The Group Accounls conlinue to be monitored with oulgoings relating lo the expenses ol running the hul, such as energy costs and insurances. Maintaining and improving the Scout Hut lo ensure safety and efficiency ¢onlinues lo be the main priority. The closing balance in Ihe rou account at 3110312025 was £10.007. 1. Westgate-on-sea Scout Group is an important part of the local community with active volunteers playing a vital role in ils continued success. There was a fall in numbers last year which led lo a review and increase to the cost of subs to maintain viability and protect the Group. This year numbers have started to rise again. with the addition of the Squirrel section last year offerin9 greater access for the community and providing additional income for the gfOUP, as wèll as engaging children younger, who will potentially continue their scouting journey with the group. The continued success of the website increases accessibility lo the group and provides 8 valuable platfomi lo advertise its existence and promote ils work. Overall, the Scout Groups collective accounts remain in good order. with positive closing balances to carry forward for 2025-2026 and we a￿ oplimislic that the group will Continue lo thrive, offering a varied, en in and educational ramme. Group Accounts Explanation of any uncertainties about the Charity continuing a5 a going concern Additional infomiatlon The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraisin The group's principal source of funds this year has been from membership fees and donations. Structure, Governance and Management Type of governing document As a local Scout group, we do not have a governing documenl of our own but act in accordance with the Scout Association Policy anisalional Rules. Unincor orated or anisalion S¢oul Association Our Irustees are elected on appointment al AGMS. During this financial year the Trustees were.. Chalrman- Tony Ay￿ard Scout Leader- Peter Farbrace Cub Leader- Gavin Wallis Beaver Leader- Beckany Moffis Treasurer- Helen Ling.. reS￿nIng March 2025 Secreta Emma Dadds. How Is the chari constituted? Trustee selection methods induding details of any Constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name ot any person or body èntitled to appoint one or more twstees Thè charity's organisational strudure and any wider n6twork wilh which the charty W&stgatg-on-Se8 Scout Group exists wilhln the wider organisational structUT8 01 Scoutin9 Association. in collaboration with the Dislrlct and County.

works Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other narne the chari ses Re islered charit number Charity's principal address 1" Wesl aleaon-sea Scoul Gro 303420 The Bilabong (Scout Hull Sl Crispin's RoadWeslgat8-on-S88CT8 8 EB Declarations The trustees declare that they have approvod tha trusto08' report above. Slgnod on b•half of tho charlty's Irustees Slgnalure(s) Full namels) Posltion Date 22. 12.2o&S

1st Westgate-on-sea Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account For y•ar from Receipts and payments 2022123 202312024 202412025 Unr•itrlct•d lund• Unr••trl¢t•d fund• Unr•itrlctqd fund• R•ulpt¥ Donallon•. l•94cl4• ana slmlllr Ih¢om• MrnbDrthp subscnpih)n$ 0,402 10,500 3.887 4,213 4.701 Nèt mombbtsNPSub4cnpUoMrwaln•d 4.212 4.210 4.100 5.2e8 1,409 GIIIAHI Ow1￿Me I￿p￿￿tI￿￿￿￿￿niIQIrnh1h•T 10.643 12,877 Sub totlll I9,￿5 22.412 Gr•nts 01￿1 gilro Sub ¢ot•l F¥ndr4l•lni l•ro••l Otsil 1 •112 Othvrfvrdryl¥r•JxtMbD5 Co0AM•2o￿LQito J,JP5 1.120 bA75 Sub lolal 75 InvMtrn•nt In¢om• S•r& Ir#•F•¥I Socty irteTe TM sMrtT•mi IrbWStmgr* Serylce p￿porty Aont Inrom• (Ilwrifflv•&mer¢ IrKome Sub total rotol Gm55 Income Yd.910 23,532 32,023 Total r8celpts 22,WO 32.023 1 LT70W0211st Jwnuaty 20171

1st Westgate-on-sea Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account For the ￿ar from To Receipts and payments 2022123 202312024 202412025 Unrstrl¢t•d ftsnd Unr••lrlclod lund• Unr•strlct•d funds Paymants Chafitabl• wpport tra￿1 RatÈs 97 W•i¢r#rwy Swerage Ekntjtyarf G¥5 319 212 4•2 Irw¢r 2,Y4 2.93$ 702 829 RepaITs¥￿ Rtrewals 1.035 908 15.Sf6 2,429 Pmtity at plvtocopyiWadmin¢tssts 05M cDrth￿ty0nto Camp c￿S 1,479 1.#24 2.182 2J16 AGiI bfid in￿￿exper￿S IM)IL¥lieer m￿1￿) Top￿￿¥111es T.800 16.078 11243 Otrrc051s Wee￿Y A￿￿￿eSNeethr 4.237 3.574 3,499 Sub total 1•212 4OM72 Fundral$lng eip6nso$ Odail I Detail 2 Oètsil ) Sub lotal Tot81 Gmss Expendifvre 11,112 40.072 Ass•t ond inv•¥tment pu￿h•￿$. •tc. rotal paymen¢s 19.212 40,on Net of rec•ipts/(paymenls) Cash funds lastygar end Cash funds this year end B,050 7.TrJ7 8.050 2 Lrioorv)2115tJaNary 201n

Statement of assets and Ilabllltles at the end of the year 3110312023 3110312074 Unt••trlcl•d lund• 31ILIJ12024 Unr••trl¢i•d lund¥ Unr••trl¢i•d lund• C•sh funds Oank Ac¢WY ￿SIty bAl•r J.•75 4.U2 Cub &&nk J.7F4 1.214 93U 495 G¢¢up cl>•lrffj ball￿• Toiil ¢•ih I￿nd￿ ?).382 IQ,007 203 Olh•r mon•t•ry asiet# Dqbt5 trom ¥IATu&￿￿tVtsn￿P IrAurart•¥ilrn Sub lOt41 Inv••tm•nt ••••t• a￿1¢4 ofvr IT￿￿t￿B￿S-d￿AIl ¥ub lolll Non mon•tsrya8sat8 lor eharltyi own UM ¢knrcck L•r bL41dirwa• 5¢0th1ry •quipm•rt. h#nit￿l •1¢ Sub tot•1 Ll*bllitle8 ACCO￿& mt Pala EAper¢es bLrt wi Inw s￿￿￿pt￿n￿n￿ yai p41¢ Sub total Contlng•llt Ilobllili•B and futur• •bll9ations Tho ab￿ recelpts and paymants a¢count and statgmant ol asyts and Il•bllltl•s woro approwd by tho Tru¥t•os on Xth X 200X Ith• dat• of tho Ex•¢utlw commott￿ m••ting that •pprov•d th• aG¢•unt814nd ¥ign•d on their b•h•ll by nature Print Name Chaff. T￿Y Afv8rd TFB•surw Helen L1ng 3 LT7(MM21l$l January 20171

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Independent Examiner’s Report

1[st] Westgate-on-Sea Scout Group

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 1[st] Westgate-on-Sea Scout Group for the year ended 31[st] March 2025.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity Commission’s guidance.

I have carried out an independent examination of these accounts in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My examination was conducted in line with the Charity Commission’s Directions, which require me to review the accounting records kept by the charity and to compare the accounts presented with those records.

The examination provides a limited level of assurance and does not constitute an audit. Accordingly, I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity Commission’s guidance have not been met; or

2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Conclusion

[st] March 2025 present a fair summary of the Group’s financial activities and position, and that proper accounting records have been kept.

Signed: _________

Name: Philip Rapley

A.A.T.Q.B.

Address: 4 Frognal Gardens, Teynham, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 9SB

Date: 7[th] November 2025