15th FINCHLEY SCOUT GROUP Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025 15th FINCHLEY SCOUT GROUP HONORARY PRESIDENT Frank Phillip HONORARY VICE PRESIDENT Derek Warren TRUSTEES: Ex-officio - Appointment Name Lead Volunteer Beaver Scout Leader Cub Scout Leader Scout Leader Chair Treasurer Gail Clemens Karen Follows Lucasz Raz Robin Graby Clare Phelps James Thackray TRUSTEES: Elected Name Name Kate Buckingham Peter Mcmahon Mark Schmidt Rachel Fassett BANKERS Natwest North Finchley Branch 786 High Road LONDON N12 9NZ Custodian trustees Frank Phillip Jan Bennett Robin Graby OTHER ADVISERS n/a Group Registration number with the Scout Association 10009882 Charity Registration Number 303489 Contact Name and Address James Thackray 57 Ravensdale Avenue LONDON N12 9HR treasurer 15thfinchle -net 2024125 Page 1
15th FINCHLEY SCOUT GROUP Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025 MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND ACHIVEMENTS IN THE YEAR This year has been a busy one with all sections (Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts) fulfilling the training programme for both boys and girls. There are currently 91 uniformed members of the Group. The activities undertaken by the sections have included maps and activities to develop self- onfidence, self awareness and self-respect, also to develop personal faith and values, to make friends and to have fun, to learn team work and acquire leadership skills working with others to understand the world and its peoples and cultures. The badgework programme continues and service to the community included a party given for the elderly. At the end of the year income reseNes amounted to £69630 The Group's policy on reserves is to hold funds to enable a full programme to continue and to enable it to meet any future costs of maintenance of buildings and equipment. be they planned or unforeseen. There was no major capital expenditure in this year. The Trustees have identified the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed. They have carried out risk assessments for their property and activities The objects of the Group are to continue the training of youth as good citizens through the Scout Association policies and organisation. The Group is a trust established under the rules which are common to all Groups except that the freehold property is reserved by Trust Deed for the use by the Group or failing this for the youth of Finchley. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The accounts have been drawn up on the receipts and payments basis which is consistent with the previous year. Approved by the trustees on 15th September 2025 and signed on their behalf by.. Chairman Group Scout Leader Treasurer 2024125 Page 2
15th FINCHLEY SCOUT GROUP Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025 Receipts and Payments Account Summary for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025 This year 2024125 Previous year 2023124 Total receipts for the year (see page C4} 52,199 50,680 Total payments for the year (see page C5} 56,893 48,523 Net receipts (payments) for the year (4,694} 2,157 Cash, bank and similar funds brought fOard 74,324 72,167 Cash, bank and similar funds carried forward 69,630 74,324 The above account and accompanying statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 15th September 2025 and signed on their behalf by: Chairman Group Scout Leader Treasurer 63LJ 2024125 Page 3
15th FINCHLEY SCOUT GROUP Receipts for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025 This year 2024125 Previous year 2023124 MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS 8,806 8,806 8,273 8,273 INVESTMENT INCOME RECEIVED Bank interest Building Society interest Property rents 104 75 16,800 16,904 16,800 16,875 DONATIONS I GRANTS Donations received ACTIVITIES Camps Sections Explorers Group functions 20,211 1,518 18,595 802 1,315 23,045 1,205 20,601 FUND RAISING other 3,085 3,085 3,556 3,556 OTHER INCOME Uniform & badges Miscellaneous 113 247 359 665 710 1,375 TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR 52,199 50,680 2024125 Page 4
15th FINCHLEY SCOUT GROUP Payments for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025 This year 2024125 Previous year 2023124 MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS Repayment of subscription Capita payment to Scout Movement 5,606 5,606 5,279 5,279 PREMISES Rates Light, Heat & Water Insurance Repairs and Renewals Telephone Redevelopment Land registry 71S 4,301 3,105 1,326 532 666 2,805 3,809 95 493 9,980 7,868 DONATIONS I GRANTS Donations made ACTIVITIES Camps Sections Equipment Explorers Group functions 22,981 1,777 3,103 19,437 493 1,692 5,073 32,934 5,795 27.418 FUND RAISING EXPENSES Other 1,000 1,000 1,510 1.510 ADMINIESTABLISHMENT EXPENSES 1,152 2,307 OTHER EXPENSES Vehicle Trailer purchase Publicity Miscellaneous Uniform & badges 3,272 2,403 25 1,713 4,142 2,950 6,222 TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR 56,893 48,523 2024125 Page 5
15th FINCHLEY SCOUT GROUP Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 MARCH 2025 This year as at 31 March 2025 Previous year as at 1 April 2024 MONETARY ASSETS Cash, bank and similar funds Bank Current Account{s) Bank Deposrt Accounts(s) Building Society Accountls) Cash in hand 53,852 15,767 68,650 5,863 11 69,630 74.324 INVESTMENT ASSETS Premium Bond NON-MONETARY ASSETS (Insured values) Land and buildings - Freehold of Hall and house Scouting equipment, furniture etc Minibus 548,525 13,050 1,100 562,675 548,525 14,075 1,374 563,974 LIABILITIES Rent deposit 650 650 2024125 Page 6
15th FINCHLEY SCOUT GROUP Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the 15th Finchley Scout Group I report on the accounts of the Group for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 3 to 6. Respective Responsibilities of Committee and Examiner The Group's Trustee are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act} and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to= examine the accounts {under Section 43(3)la) of the 1993 Act}- to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act)-, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 43(7){b} of the 1993 Act). An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Group and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as a trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequentiy I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. 11 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any mateThal respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 41 of the 1993 Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and Comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act 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 lo be reached. Name.. ELmi5 Qualificalion.. Address.. gA- IBlhJK M o 1(EL 11 NJQLTM Irt LofvJOol NII IEr Date: 2024125 Page 7