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 Le￿er IW8dnesday) Anna Miles
Beaver Tvdm Leader {Friday)
Al￿ty Ha￿eS & Yvonne Pearce
C Pack Team Leader
Kate Stiff
D Pad( Team Leader
egan Harding Payne
Scwl Team Leader
Dee Gardner & T￿￿ Hurst
Sea S￿ut Team Leader
Graeme Munro & Issy Harding Payr
BANKERS
Barclays Bank Flc
Market Hill
Sudbjry
Suffdk
Group Reglstrallortr Number
5260
Charity Registration Numb
303 528

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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.
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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

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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

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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
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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.

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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 S￿rt Gr￿p
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 sC￿ls
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 sUd￿ry S￿ul Group
statement of Assats and Liabilities
at 31st March 2026
This Yea
Prevlous
Year
MONETARY ASSETS
Accounts
Barclay Current Account 40847399
Barclay Deposit Ac￿￿￿1 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 S212￿4)S￿l7
£ 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 ACc￿nt 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 Ac￿l￿nI 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 attent￿n
Basis of Independent Examinerfs Report
My examlnath)n was carried out in *cordance the Gen￿al Directions gNen by the Charity
Commissioners. An examination indudes a re￿eW 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 accordar￿e V￿th Seclirjn 130 of the 2011 Act and
lo prepare accounts which 3￿rd ￿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,
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