3rd Sudbury Scout Group Report & Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2026
3rd Sudbury Scout Group Report and kcounts for the year onded 31st March 2026 TRUSTEES: Ex-officio - Appolntment Name Group Lead Vcdunteer Group Lead Vc4unteer Steve Challis Cathy Challis TRUSTEES.. Elected Name Treasurer Trust Trustee Trustee Trustee Giles Hume John Wiseman Guy Hume Rob Cra44fLYd {Re*gne(11110312026) TRUSTEES". Nomlnated - Apwntment Name Chairnian Graham Toy LEADERS Squirrels Team Leader Beaver Team Leer IW8dnesday) Anna Miles Beaver Tvdm Leader {Friday) Alty HaeS & Yvonne Pearce C Pack Team Leader Kate Stiff D Pad( Team Leader egan Harding Payne Scwl Team Leader Dee Gardner & T Hurst Sea Sut Team Leader Graeme Munro & Issy Harding Payr BANKERS Barclays Bank Flc Market Hill Sudbjry Suffdk Group Reglstrallortr Number 5260 Charity Registration Numb 303 528
3 Sudbu Chair of Trustees Re ort This will be my last report because at the June 2026 AGM I will be resigning and handing the reins to a new Chair of Trustees. I have been in the post for 10 years and it has been privilege to have been involved with such an ama2ing group of people. 3rd Sudbury continues to be a vibrant, successful and forward-looking Group, truly embracing all elements of great scoutin& This can only be achieved if you have an outstanding team of volunteers to inspire our young people. We are incredibly fortunate to have such 3 team, so I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has given up their time. This time last year I talked aboLrt the climbing wall project, and l am delighted to report that the project has been completed, and the walls are being used regularly and enthusiastically by many of the Sections. When I look back over the manyyears that the Group has been in existence, I think we can say that we have continued to rise to the challenge of keepin£ 3, Sudbury at the vanguard of scouting. In closlng, I should Ilke to thank Chris Beddows for taklng on the Chair of Trustees and wish him and his fellow Trustee5 well with their future endeavours. Graham Toy Chair of Trustees Grou Lead Volunteer Re ort It's been another busy yearfor 3 Sudbury Scout Group. We have welcomed in many new leaders but said goodbye to few too. We thank all our leaders fortheir hard work in delivering varied and interesting programmes across all our secllons. Our Leaders come from a wide range of back grounds, ages, some have comethrough scouting others are completely new to it, some work full time some are retired but they are all volunteers and all come together each weekto support our young people in their adventures. This year saw the opening of a new section~a squirrel drey, the second one in the distritt. A big thank you to District who initially came in and set up the drey and recruited some new leaders who are now running under their own steam. They are still leaming as they 80 but are delivering an excellent programme for our squirrels who are boys and glrls aged 4 and 5 years old. We were also proud to open our brand new climbin8 wall this year. The culmination of a year's fundraising and grant applications. 7 leaders and I scout undertook the training
course to gain permits to be able to take all our Young People climbing. The climbing wall also Includes a small traverse wall which Can be used by our Squirrels or those who prefer to stay a little closer to the ground. We have also re-vamped our rifle range and have 2 new instructors within the group to deliver this activity, along with archery and a whole host of water activities we can offer our members a wide variety of activities and experiences. Once again a big thank you to our Leaders. Trustees and parent helpers without whom there just wouldn't be any Scouting in Sudbury. 3 Sudbu Beavers B Colon We are now nearly 3 and show no signs of slowing down. Our Colony size averages 16 to 18 members with 4 Leaders and 2 Young Leader5. Overthe last year we have been out on the water with help from the Sea Scout Leaders, have done fire lightin& archery, have worked towards various badges and challenges and have awarded 2 Chief Scout's Bronie Awards. We have had a sleepover at the HQ a visit to the fire station and Eden Rose CoppTce, a Halloween party, a joint day camp and even a trip to the pantomime. oh yes we did. We have also had a chance to use our new climbingwall, thanks to Steve and his team. Obviously, I cannot do this alone so I would like to thank our 2 Young Leaders Grace and Nate, Mary and Karen and Karen's husband Berb, Cathy for her continued support and advlce and. last but not least Andy. As we go from strength to strength. I hope to tell you abotrt even more exciting things next year. Otter {Yvonnel
3 Sudbu C Pack Over the last couple ofierms, we have welcomed new Cub5 irito the Pack along With Beavers that have moved up to join us and wished others well as they have moved up to scouts and Sea Scouts to continue their Scouting adventures. Several Cubs achieved their Silver Chief Scout Award. Pack numbers have remained hi8h until recently when we find ourselves in a decline due to a lot of our Cubs ready to rnove on and Beavers having a young intake at the moment and not yet ready to move up. We currently have 22 Cubs. We have completed the Money Skills badge, had a guest speaker come and talk to us about hearing dogs which helped us work towards our Disability Awareness badge, enjoyed the Mother Goose panto at The Quay Theatre, had a greattime cooking and eating pancake5, visited St Gregorfs Church where we learnt aboLrt the history and aretfacts within it, saw the head of Simon of Sudbury and climbed up to the bell tower and are looking forward to the summer activitles of First Aid, cyclist badge, tent pitchin8 in readiness for summer camp and having a go at fire lightin& canoeing and archery. We have also been out and about in the community and at Christmas we helped to pack customers shopping at Waitrose and recently helped the Trustees to distribute flyers to recruit more leaders. We shall continueto challenge ourselves, leam new things and above all to have FUN. A big thank you to the leadership team- Lewis, Harry. Rosie. John and Salty fortheir continued 5UPPOrt enabling these activities to the undertaken. Mark, one of our Leaders, has recently moved up to Scouts with his son and with John and Sally standing down in the Summer having been involved with Scouting for many years. we would love to recruit some more Leadersto help with the weekly meetings and activities. You don't need experience, can get involved as much or as little asyou like and it 15 a great way to meet people and just Ilke the Cubs, learn new skills and have fun. If you would like to find our more, please come and speak to me or any of the Leaders here. Thank you. Akela- Kate
3 Sudbu D Pack The Cub Pack currently has 22 paid-up Cub members, with one Beaver due to move up later this month. The section is led by Megan and myself, sUPPOrted by Gavln, Jim, and Simon as Section Assistants. We are also regularly supported by Issy, particularly on evenings when activities take place away from the Scout Hut, which is greatly appreciated for maintaining a safe adult-to-young-person ratio. Additionally, Evie assists when she is home from universtty, and we are very fortunate to have our Young Leaders Emily HP, Ollie, and Ned. who attend weekly and provide excellent support, especlally when running games and activities. Having a consistent and reliable leadership team has once again been a real strength this year, allowing responsibilities and organisation to be shared effectively. As shown in the accounts, the Pack's finances remain healthy and well balanced. Although the costs associated with running camps and activities have increased, these have been carefully managed and passed on where necessary without affecting Cub numbers. We feel that 25 Cubs isthe maximum manageable numberfor our current meeting space, as exceeding this would present challenges within the hall. One of the highlights of the year has been the introduction of the new climbing wall, which has been extremely popular with the Cubs. We have run several climbing evenings, and we would like to extend our thanks to all the pemiit holders who generously gave their time to run these sessions. While one group was climbin& other Cubs Vlsited Pets at Home, learning about animal care and enjoying time with the rabbits. We also ran two archery sessions, alongside space-themed activtties where Cubs worked towards their Space Badge, experiencing the challenges of completin8 simple tasks while wearing Simulated space suits. The Pack has enjoyed a full and varied programme of activities throughout the year. In the sprin& Cubs made bird feeders. whlch proved very popular. We ran an eveningfocused on fire lighting and camp cookin& where the Cub5 made chocolate sponge cakes in baked bean tins and cooked calzones. The annual bike ride was On again a success, with refreshments provided at Rodbridge to ensure Cubs had enough energy for the retum journey. Cubs completed their First Aid Badge ILevel 21 and enjoyed a vislt to the fire station, finishingthe evening with a water fight where everyone went home extremely wet but very happy.
In October 2025, we held a Cub camp at Hallowtrees Campsite, which followed an Olymplc theme. Activities included designing flag5 and playing frisbee golf, but the most popular challenge was seeingwhich team could peel potatoe5 the fa5te5t. These were then tumed into mashed potato for the evening meal. More recently, we ran a one-night Treasure, themed camp at Bradfield, with very kind weather conditions. Eighteen Cubs attended, supported by several leaders camping under canvas. Andy kindly joined us to run air rrfle shootin& and the Cubs also took part in a treasure hunt walk. which was thoroughly enjoyed. Thls concludes our report in support of the Pacvs annual accounts. l am happyto answer any questions if required. Yours in Scoutin& Julie Woodward On behalf of 3rd Sudbury D Pock Cubs 3 Sudbu Scouts It's been another busy and highly 5ucce55ful yearfor Sudbury Scouts, with the troop continuing to grow in both numbers and confidence, supported by a dedicated and expanding leadership team. This year ha5 seen the leadership group strengthen further. now consisting of five Seaders, alongside the continued support of ouryoung Leaders, all working together to deliver a varied and engaging pro8ramme forthe Scouts. Throughout the year, the Scouts have taken part in a wide and varied programme of activitles designed to challenge, develop and inspire them. Weekly meetings have included everything from navigation. fire lighting and wood cutting to climbin& archery and a wide range of water-based activities. The Scouts have embraced these opportunities with enthusiasm, building on their skills while supporting one another as a team. Creatlve and problem-solving challenges have also featured strongly, with activities such as the recycling fashion show, accessibility challenge and Scout Taskrnaster evening encouraging teamwork, innovation and confidence. Outdoor adventure has remained at the heart of the troopp Wlth night hikes, wide games and hikes helping scouts to develop resilience, independence and map-reading skills. A strong focus on practical and outdoor skllls has continued throughout the year, with Scouts taking part in backwoods cookin& stove cookin& camp gadget building and fire- based attivities. The surnmer temi provided an exciting highlight with a series of water- based sessions including canoein& kayaking and raft building. These activitles were particulady popular and gave Scouts the opportunity to develop new skills while working collaboratively, in fun and energetic sessions such as rafting and a water fun night.
In addition, the programme has included a wlde variety of engaging activities such as science experiments, cresta run, seasonal evenings including Halloween and Christmas actlvltles, and the ever-popular shop and cook nights, where Scouts plan, budget and prepare their own meal5. A5 always, carnp5 have been a major highlight of the year and a key part ofthe Scouting experience. In March, the Scouts took part in a Hike Camp, where theyfollowed a pre- determined route card, using grid references and bearlngs to navigate their way from a drop-off location back to camp. This provided an excellent opportunityto apply and demonstrate their navigation skills in a praLtical settin& June saw the Paddle Camp, where scouts paddled from Sudburyto Bures before camping overnight. This camp combined physical challenge with teamwork and was a fantastlc achievement for all involved. The Summer Camp was a standout event of the year. Held at Gradbach Scout Camp, the Scouts stayed in a bunkhouse and took part In a wlde variety of adventurous artivities including rock climbin& cavin& gorge walking, Go Ape and a visit to Alton Towers. It was a memorable experience for everyone involved and a great example of the opportunities Scoutin8 can provide. Later in the year, the Bushcraft Camp in October offered a different but equally valuable experience. Scouts developed their outdoor survival skills, cooked over open fires and camped in hammocks. Thls camp relnforced core Scouting skills and allowed Scouts to immerse themselves fully in the outdoor environment. It has been fantastic to see the continued development of the Scouts over the year. They have grown in confidence, teamwork and independence, with many achieving badges and Pushing themselves outside of their comfort zones. Over the course of the year, an Impressive 133 badges were awarded, ref]ectingthe breadth of skills developed and the commitment shown by the Scouts. The increasing size of the troop is a testament to the positNe environmenl that has been created and the enjoyment the Scouts take from the programme. The leadershlp team has worked incredibly hard to deliver such a varied and exciting year, and their commitment has ensured that the Scouts continue to have access to high-quality opportunities and experiences. The continued support from our Young Leaders has also been Invaluable in helping deliver sessions and support the troop. Looking ahead, the tr(K)p is excited to build on this yearfs success with even more dventures, challenges and camps planned. With a strong leadership team and an enthusiastic group of Scouts, the future continues to look very brlght for Sudbury Scouts. Thank you to all leaders, helpers and supporters who have contributed to another fantastic year of Scouting.
3 Sudbu Sea Scouts It was a busy year for our section, with many weekend artivities & meetlng every week except around Christmas & Easter Our numbers in the trc>op have been around 25 all year and troop nights are usually well attended. We have taken a few new members from our watting list too. We have an excellent core leadership team comprising Isobel Harding-Payne, Will Champken, Ben Turner & Graeme Munro. We have many other helpers who assist us when required. particularly for water artivities (Vincent Dreau, Josh Finbow, Nick Powell) and 3 young leaders, Alex Davie, Grace Turner & Will Greenley. Our water season was from Mayto Aug in 2025. We were able to offer a mix of Canoein8, Kayaking and Sailing most weeks during this period. Since April 2025 we have put on the following camps and activities: Apr 2025: Night Hike around Sudbury Jun 2025: Canoe Camp on the Stour Aug 2025: Summer Camp at Hallovrtree with 5 days of sailing Oct 2025: Weekend aboard sailing smack. Pioneer off Brightlingsea Nov 2025: Bushcraft Camp at Boxford Feb 2026: Winter Camp at Thorrington In addition, Sea Scout leaders and YLS took all of the other sections afloat at least once during summer 2025, for which they won an award. For 202&27 we should be able to put on many of these camps and activities again. During the last 12 months, one of oursea Scouts, Alice Roper achieved her Gold Award.
3rd Sudiwry Srt Grp Recelpts and Payments Account Summary for tho year endod 31st March 2026 Genwal Fund This Year Prevloug Year Total receipts for the year £ 123.934.14 £ 55.452.05 Total payments for the year £ 111.602.30 £ 46,986.10 Nel receipt{payments) £ 12.331.84 £ 8,465.95 Cash at Bank brought forward £ 54,604.39 £ 46,138.44 Cash al Bank rrIed fcwdrd £ 66,936.23 £ $4,604.39 The above account and accompanyiry statement of assets and liabiliti8S were approved by the Trustees on 10th June 2026 arKI signed on their behalf by
3rd Sudbury Scwl Group Recelpts for the year end&d 31st March 2026 Thls Year PrevioLJS Year MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS GIFT AID REFUND Less Pai £ 25,205.93 £ 20,371.83 £ 4,116.40 £ 3,479.23 £ 8,178.C(1 £ 21,144.33 £ 6,664.00 £ 17,187.06 INVESTMENT INCOME RECEIVED Bank Interest Building Soryely Interest Sections Bank Interest 263.37 845.18 309.92 615.11 1.108.55 £ 925.03 DONATIONS Quay Explorers Group C51mbirvJ Wall £ 2.(KK).00 £ 2,000.00 £ 11.350.50 £ 7,IAO.C £65,135.25 £ 78.485.75 £ 9,491.35 £18,551.3S SECTIONS OTHER INCOME & DONATIONS Squirrels Beavers C Pack Scouts Sea Scouts Boathous8 642.80 116.64 20.00 14.00 302.29 272.30 370.00 £ 1,462.50 £ 350.(KJ £ 856.30 FUND FiAISING Car Parking & Gates Sainsbury- Bag Pack Wailrose- Bag Packlng Race Night Quiz Night £ 300.00 4.15 £ 1,142.62 529.75 £ 1,373.55 £ 1,092.53 240.00 £ 3,056.17 £ 230.(X) £ 2 348.43 OTHER INCOME Sedons Camps & Activities £ 18,676.84 £ 18,676.84 £ 15,783.88 £ 15,783.88 £ 123,934.14 £ 55.452.05
3rd Sudbury Scout Group Payments for the year ended 31st March 2026 This Year Previous Year PREMISES Water Rates Rates Refuse Cdlection Insurance Ughl & Heal Telephone Quay Lane Management Cleanlng & Materials Repairs To Premises 470.10 684.07 224.55 85.01 464.10 £ 448.50 £ 3.939.08 £ 3,406.60 £ 4,875.38 £ 3,798.61 654.92 691.20 1.X) 150.00 £ 2,916.55 £ 3.748.88 £ 5.831.60 £ 19.526.28 £ 5,559.84 £18,572.71 ACTIVITIES Secti(8 Camps & Actlvlties £ 14,772.88 £ 14,T12.88 £ 14,889.21 £ 14,889.21 FUND PAISING SECT50NAL EXPENSES Squirrels Beavers C Pad( D Pad( S¢outs Sea sCls 705.68 £ 1.295.40 736.43 871.09 657.98 551.15 471.32 £ 668.30 905.15 £ 1,914.38 £ 6.(.3 £ 1,326.48 £ 4,097.36 PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT BOAT REPAIRS CLIMBING WALL 373.36 879.81 £ 68.155.66 £ 1,428.87 172.55 £ 7,522.86 OTHER EXPENSES Stripe Fees Prlnling , Slalionery & Advertlsing Sundrfes Lead Tralnlng Jamboree Donallon 45.(K) 14.63 209.52 619.16 £ 1,1)CK).00 £ 1,888.31 £ 39.31 173.23 302.54 TOTAL PAYMENTS £111,602.30 £ 46,986.10
3rd sUdry Sul Group statement of Assats and Liabilities at 31st March 2026 This Yea Prevlous Year MONETARY ASSETS Accounts Barclay Current Account 40847399 Barclay Deposit Ac1 00128228 Barclay Current Account 60847402 £ 6,571.28 £ 3,721.27 £ 11.327.46 £ 15,109.09 £ 7,567.41 £ 25,466.15 £ 7.644.03 £ 26.474.39 Buildin Reserves Virgin Money Account 40044850 Virgin Money Acwunt S2124)Sl7 £ 30,499.61 £ 20,722.78 £ 2,007.59 £ 32.507.20 £ 1,939.24 £ 22,662.02 TOTAL GROUP MONETARY ASSETS £ 57.973.35 Sections A(thunls UIRRELS Llo ds Curren EAVERS Barclay Current Account 50707996 Cash in Hand Ar£ount 62085368 229.62 £ 229.62 £ 657.39 16.40 £ 382.83 4.77 £ 673.79 £ 387.60 C PACK Lloyés Current Account 38027960 D PACK Lloyds Current ACcnt 18949263 862.84 £ 862.84 £ 492.87 £ 492.87 £ 1,[9.30 £ 1,069.30 £ 465.75 £ 465.75 SCOUTS Lloyds Current Aotour)t 74447162 Cash In Hand SEASCOUTS Barclays Current Account 03395626 ATHOUSE ardays AclnI 33086534 £ 3.162.52 70.81 £ £ 2,427.79 3.233.33 £ 2,427.79 £ 2,219.77 £ 2,219.77 £ 509.93 £ 509.93 674.23 £ 674.23 £ 1,184.04 £ 1,184.04 TOTAL SECTION MONETARY ASSErs 8.%2.88 5.467.98 TOTAL MONETARY ASSETS £ 66,936.23 54,604.39 NON MONETARY ASSETS BuildirwJ( rebuild valuatlon done 2025) £1,207,8.(X) £ 1,071,502. Boats & Can £ 55,452.lY) 47,899.00 Equlpment artd Fumlture £ 78.4e6.c(I 78,466.00 The Building, Boats & CarK)es and Equipment & Fumilure are sh)vm at their rewtive Insured values. The Buiding Reserve of £32507.20 is put aside any major Building Repalr and the Climblng Wall.
3rd Sudbury Scout Group Independgnt Examinerfs Report to the Trnstees I report on the accounts of tho Group for the year ended 31st March 2026. Respective rèsponsibllltles of Trustees and Enminer. The charitys trustees are responsible f¢x the preparation of the accDunts. The charitys trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under sectK)n 144(2) of the Charftles Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an indepondenl examinatlon is needed It is my Te5ponsibility lo.. examine the accounts under Sect)n 145 of th8 2011 Act To follow the procedures latd down in the general DirectK)ns given by the commission under sectio 145{5Xbl of the 2011 Act To state whether partKJJlar matters have Lxjme to my attentn Basis of Independent Examinerfs Report My examlnath)n was carried out in *cordance the Genal Directions gNen by the Charity Commissioners. An examination indudes a reeW of the accounling records kept by the charity and a present8é with those records. 11 also includes consKleratton of ary unusual Items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeklng explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters.The procedures all the evldence that would be required in an audit. and consequently opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair vieW and the rewrt is limited to those matters set ¢t in the next statement. Independent Examlnerfs statement In connectlon with my examination. m matter has come to my attention: 1. whlch gives m8 reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect Ihe requirements to keep accounting records in accordare Vth Seclirjn 130 of the 2011 Act and lo prepare accounts which 3rd th the accTrJnling rec(Kts and cA)mply with the accountlng requirements of the 2011 Act have not been meL or 2. to whlch, in my opsnion, attenllon should be drawn in (der lo enable a rKoper understanding of the a¢counts lo be rèached or, NAME: rr QUALIFICATION.. ADDRESS: fj.jb f, @r,,Ii, c6l6 tAn DATE