2024-03-31-accounts

The Final Accounts of the Former 21st Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group.

A Significant Transition: The Final Accounts of the Former 21st Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group, Leading to a Strong Future

This update addresses a pivotal moment in our Scouting history, marking the final set of accounts for the former 21st Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group for the period of 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023 . These accounts precede the formal merger with the 19th Hendon Scout Group, which subsequently formed the 19th Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group (Charity Number 303491).

During this final independent year, the 21st Hendon 3rd Mill Hill Group focused entirely on its Cub Scout Section . It proudly supported 19 spirited young Cub Scouts , with 4 leaders overseeing the section's activities. This period was challenging, as detailed in our earlier reports, reflecting the ongoing impact of post-Covid recovery, leadership departures (such as the Beaver leader), and the temporary closure of the Scout Troop. These were the circumstances that ultimately necessitated the merger.

While those final accounts highlighted the challenges faced by the 21st Hendon 3rd Mill Hill Group, we are now delighted to share the Independent Examiner's Report for the newly formed 19th Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group for the subsequent financial year, ended 30th June 2024 .

This report, conducted by M&M Chartered Accountants (T/A Sammy Accountancy) and examined by Saurabh Mishra ACA, provides an excellent indicator of the merger's success and the robust foundation of our combined group. The examiner has confirmed:

No material matters or concerns were raised regarding the accounting records.

The accounts accord with records and comply with applicable requirements.

This positive examination for the 19th Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group demonstrates the successful integration and strong financial stewardship of the combined entity. It underscores that while the former 21st Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group faced its final independent year with significant

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operational hurdles, the strategic decision to merge has resulted in a resilient, well-managed, and financially sound new group.

We extend our profound thanks to everyone involved in both the former 21st and 19th Hendon groups – leaders, volunteers, parents, and most importantly, our young people – for navigating this transition. We are excited about the strong and stable future of the 19th Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group, continuing to provide valuable Scouting experiences to our community.

Matthew Cook Group Scout Leader 19th Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group

19[th] Hendon (3[rd] Mill Hill) Scout Group The Quest Centre Scout Way Mill Hill NW7 3LW [e-mail] 19hendonscouts.co.uk Ă

Patron: Martin Russell MBE President: Bill Taylor Vice President: Helen Wilson Group Scout Leader: Matthew Cook Registered Charity Number: 303491

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19th Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group

Charity No: 303491

Income & Expenditure Account

For the year ended 30 June 2024

		£
	Partculars	Amount
Receipts
	Gift Aid	888.82
	Ground Rent	1,760.00
	Interest Receivable	306.95
	Misc Receipts	697.14
	Nursary - Rent	28,210.59
	Nursary - Service Charge	6,204.76
	Subscriptions	1,925.62
		39,993.88
Payments
	Camps & Outings	1,233.56
	Consultancy - Solicitor	376.50
	Council Tax	155.61
	Equipment - Cooker	739.00
	Equipment - Floor Cleaning Service	392.88
	Food for Camp	114.39
	Food for meetings	410.59
	Insurance	273.31
	Light, Heat and Water	12,209.48
	Maintance - Builder	545.70
	Maintance - Electrician	7,718.00
	Maintance - Fire Alarm	1,013.48
	Maintance - Fire Guard	33.98
	Maintance - Heating	380.37
	Miscellaneous - Leaving Gift	100.00
	Photocopier - Service	11.61
	Photocopier Rent	900.69
	Service Charge	7,698.86
	Stationary	39.90
	Subscriptions	123.07
	Sundry	23.00
	Trophy	75.15
		34,569.13
Excess of receipts over payments		5,424.75

19th Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group

Charity No: 303491

Balance Sheet

For the year ended 30 June 2024

		£
	Partculars	Amount
Current Assets
	Current Bank A/c	35,890.97
	Deposit A/c	21,614.17
		57,505.14
Total Funds
	Funds Brought Fwd	52,080.39
	Excess Funds (Current Year)	5,424.75
		57,505.14
Difference		-

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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (T/A Sammy Accountancy)

Independent Examiner’s Report

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of 19th Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group (the Charity) for the year ended 30 June 2024 , set out on the following pages.

Charity Number: 303491

Responsibilities and Basis of the Report

As the charity 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 Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 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.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

I have completed my examination.

I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that, in any material respect:

1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

2. The accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a “true and fair” view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matter 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.

Signed: _____

Date: 30 January 2026

Name: Saurabh Mishra ACA

Address: 10 Northwood Gardens, London N12 9DR Cell: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]