Scou Fromley . plolirali Br-omLe¥ ar gs:happening in tsc rj omley District Scout Council Reg Charity No. 303547 Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 Bromley District Scout Council Reg Charity No. 303547 Scouts #SkiLLsForLif e Contents Chair's Welcome Meet The Trustees Trustees. Report Structure, Governance and Management Risk and Internal Controls Objectives and activities 10 Achievements and performance 11 Events 13 Financial Review 15 Receipts and payments for the year ended 31" January 2025 17 Independent Examiner's Report 22 #SkiLLsForLif e Chair's Welcome FirstLy, thank you to the very many people across Bromley District who have been so welcoming to me in the first months of being a Trustee. As a parent of a teenage Scout and an aLmost Cub I thought I had some idea of Scouting. I have been truly humbLed to see the LeveL of commitment across the District at all levels and the astonishing amount of work that goes on behind the scenes. Bromley as a District is unique in the country. It's the largest District in the UK, with 3307 young people, meaning that the work and co-ordination happening in our corner of South East London is genuineLy unmatched elsewhere in the country. ALongside that, the 43 units that form our District also represent the biggest youth organisation in the London Borough of Bromley with 878 adult volunteers donating time, skiLls and enthusiasm at the Last count. We have a specialist SEN unit at 9th West Wickham and an IsLamic group at 1st BromLey both of which speak to a culture of inclusion and adaptation. Achievements like this do not happen spontaneously and current successes are built on the hard work of previous Leaders who have indeed passed on both #SkiLlsForLife and a culture of volunteering and service that we can be hugely proud of. There are some chalLenges in the future- to continue to offer Scouting opportunities to alL we must recruit more adult volunteers. We are exploring how we can enhance this, and you may have seen a concerted effort from Sheila and Leadership teams to raise the profile of Bromley Scouts with appearances at Council meetings, The GLades shopping centre and a partnership with Community Links voLunteering service. FinaLly, in the last year many of the District trustees have changed. I would like to thank those who have served before for the good shape we find ourselves in. Thanks also to the current team who have so heLpfuLly shared their expertise and experience with me as we deveLop the work programme forthe forthcomingyears. Thank you for alL you do. #SkillsForLife Meet The Trustees The Trustees pLay an important role in ensuring the Bromley Scouts abide by the Charity Commission and The Scout Association rules. Trustees are usuaLLy invited to apply because they have skills from their professionaL life or life experience that are useful to Bromley Scouts. This might be skills in financial affairs, management, organisational governance or development or sometimes they have lots of experience in a certain sector. Having a well balanced group of trustees is good for an organisation. You can find out a bit more about our current Trustees below. Scouts Sheila Howard Jonathan Pownall Scouts Anne-marie Conneally Trusiee & Group Lead Volunieer TreasurertrNsree Chair of Trustees Ann8-wI￿ Wome invc4Tr18d In scoubng when sh8 $igned her husbond Simon up tsg o letsdor so thglr son could join P 8•ekènhorn SoLJth. Shè bècamè Choirotthe IruSt8è in Jonuary 2025. She works in thcore and trKJs experience In NHS and private sector. Sheila become Brornley District Le(yJ V￿unteer in Decemb8r 2021 hawng founded I" Beckenham South. She reolly enjoys I￿￿ this rthe herto meet people in the Di5tricLtell non-membeTSof the advantages arKI fwiard5 olvcqunteering whilst S￿ng that the young people have experienc95 and opwrtunities thattheywould notget Irorn SCI￿1. The Lead VolunteerrO￿ motvJge5 althe operat￿￿￿1 actiwtes of SC￿t& ¥reowrw ¢)ThJ TnL%teo ol Br(*rdoy on tg) 01 Ollice. Hèls res￿b￿ kn ￿$trict F*Kmees and lin in absolute awe ollhe nurnt￿r olpeople who unt￿￿ in Br(¥nley. Weve gotSOFTJe volunteeT5 %vhoh* been hejyng for over SO yèors ¥vhicll is wottyoma￿rt9l i trynk fhing I ￿OUld$l)yls thot o lit#& tiil of yout ¢on mtske o big Impo¢1 y $onW￿ *ss Nle. vèryproud of thfr omu2Ir t￿thapP￿S tn Broml•y (ynd om to hslp "I love various scout badges (rnd t*rYJ children to leany sknlls und knowleLlge to earn them. lam sOpr0￿y when they cornplete their top owGrd4 as I know how rn￿h ellortgoes into ch￿￿ng themt" #SkillsForLife Scouts Asif Khadim Malik Scouts Derrick Sanyahumbi Scouts Andy Howard Scout Trustee Trustee Trustee Asif is on Assistant Cub Leoderfor15t Bromloy Al- Erwan Center- the Districfs first mU￿1m grotp whlch he helped tound. He-s experienced Trust*e ond brlngs ihtstexperience to Biomley Distritt OutsKle tsf scouts he is an Enterprise Architect and Managing Consultant- d￿gnIng and delwering large COTllFAex programs for orgaru5ations in fIr￿ne101 sarV￿aS, PUtAic sgctor on(5 Mfe scignces E>eff￿¥S first experience Trmth Scouts M]sthrough his children %%*Kiwere Bg(wers wh￿we Ir￿8(j into Becken1￿M 10 yeors ogo. I ILK)k on the r￿e ot club secr￿Ory lor 1st Perye Beckenh]m grc￿JP for a yeoi. I rec8nllyTr￿￿d the Scouts UL Roce Equity TfU$tetr Boord t*fcYe bein9 I￿ted top)in Brom* thstirct kouts os o fwu5tetr. He hts5 of m(Fnagement experienceoThJ works Iri inte￿￿￿(￿1 trade and de¥eloprnenL Andy)￿nE£1 Scouting as a Cub scwt in1974 going thrtyjgh Scouis and Veniure Scout Iioved IVI, bel￿e becomiTrJ Depuiy Disir*t Commissloner lor 15years. He's held most leodership roles over the yettts including Group Scout Leader. He's o T￿stee for ￿th the District and 3, Orpington where h8 helps out when possible. I lov8 $wng chiklren huwng c¥ good time ond Y[(Th￿r￿ up l(7 ijw (J t*￿ ¢(JTiirryurii£y. I 180llyenioy th& compiry osp8Ct and working ut jaMt￿ee,& Ifit wasnt lor scours I would not hove the greot lile I hove today wlth very go¢YJ Iriends of ovei 40 yeots w my who I meet whlle working t ￿9￿n HillAir Show the Sc¢wts used to njn (Jll of the ticketgates" "Scouting is gr8at forpeopl8 looking to dev*op leadership skills. r￿(Work. lorm bonds wth th& community ondhelp develop rhe iuture. It ts ¢ylso o gr8Ut ploce to trovel. comp ond be odventurou& My fttvourite bo(tyÈs these do￿ orepioneeiir onddigital nyok8r- -Aty f(Thourite thifv otX￿t Sc(xks is the use of th gr8Qt outy tlw brought people tsmtszing." #SkillsForLife Trustees, report Reference and administration information We present beLow the reference and administration detaiLs of the charity as required by Law. Administration Name: Bromley District Scout Council Registered Charity Number: 303547 Registered Address: 15 Prospect Place, Bromley, BR2 9HL Tru5tee5 The charity trustees who managed the charity from 1st February 2024 to the date of signing this report were the members of the District Trustee Board as follows: Anne-marie ConnealLy - Chair Jonathan Pownall Treasurer Sheila Howard District Lead Volunteer Les Dobbs" Andrew Howard Gary Hurle (leaving 23 June 2025 to Operational Board) Asif Malik Derrick Sanyahumbi Russell Zaple, Billy Moss - Youth Representative to the Trustee Board Preiiious Appointments ** Tania Baker Secretary (to 15 July 20241 Claire-marie Hannam Treasurer (to 15 July 20241 Thomas Abbott Ito 15 July 20241 Joe Collier (to 15 July 2024) Paul Cosgrave (to 15 July 2024) Colin Goodwin (to 15 July 20241 Jennifer Hamblyn Ito 15 July 2024) Stuart Haydon (to 15 July 20241 Matthew Higginbottom (to 15 July 20241 Steven Lofting (to 15 July 2024) Evelyn Magee (to 15 July 20241 Terry Newman (to 15 July 20241 Tom Norris (to 15 July 20241 Mike Ungemuth (to 15 July 20241 * Russell Zaple was Chair up to 15 July 2024. Les Dobbs acted as interim Chair from that date up to 31 January 2025. Both remain members of the Trustee Board. ** Under the new Scout Association governance arrangements taking effect from the AGM heLd on 15 July 2024, the Secretary role is no longer a Trustee Board level position. #SkillsForLife Honorary Vice Presidents Giles Barnett Ex DC Bromley (5 year appointment to July 2028) Gary Peppiatt Ex DC Bromley (10 year appointment to July 2033) Bankers Current accounts HSBC Bank plc CAF Bank Investment accounts BarcLays Bank pLc CAF Bank COIF Co-operative Bank plc Hincktey & Rugby Building Society Monmouthshire BuiLding Society Independent Examiner KarL Kelledy FCCA We are delighted to welcome Karl this year as our independent examiner. Karl is familiar with Scouts having previously been Treasurer of 22nd Bromley as welL as having experience both as Treasurer of Bromley Voluntary Sector Trust and as a Church examiner. He meets the eligibiLity criteria being a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and his professional career is in the banking sector. #SkillsForLife Structure, governance and management Governance The charity is governed by its governing document, a Deed of Trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity. The charity also folLows the requirements of the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association (POR). The Trustees as a body are supported by a number of appointed sub-committees each with its area of speciaLism and focus: Finance, IT, Operational and Wilberforce. Management As reported last year, in line with guidelines from The Scout Association we have been restructuring to provide greater clarity and segregation between District operations and governance. A new District Constitution was drawn up and adopted by the District Scout Council at our AGM in July 2024. The transition into the new framework continues. The District has made good progress in estabLishing new operational teams and structures. We have a new slimmed down Trustee board for the District and a separate Operational Team. Within that there are a number of subcommittees and groups that contribute to the effective running of the organisation. The foLLowing teams have been established and we are continuing to work towards clarifying roles and recruiting into these teams who play a critical role in the success of the District. Team 14-24 Led by Tomo Abbot which covers Network and ExpLorers Volunteering Development Team Support Team- Compliance Support Training Helpers Leadership- Group Lead Volunteers (GLVS) in District Programme Team Risk and internal controls The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The Trustees have identified and constantly review the major risks to which they beLieve the District is exposed. The Trustees have followed POR and, with reference to publications prepared by The Scout Association, have established systems to mitigate aLI the identified risks. These principalLy reLate to the training and assessment of Leaders, Instructors and Trustees and the regular appraisal of aLI the District's activities. Risks are categorised as LegaL & Regu latory, Governance, Financial, OperationaL or External. Risks and mitigations are noted with Likelihood and impact assessed for each risk and actions identified. The Trustees aim to review each risk 6 monthly, annuaLly or bi-annuaLly dependant upon severity of risk. #SkillsForLife Objectives and activities Organisation and aims The Scout Association exists by authority of Royal Charter which gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association, which are approved by His Majesty's Privy CounciL. The Bye Laws, in turn, authorise the making of rules for the regulation of the Association's and this District's affairs. A copy of the Bye Laws is available from the Association's Headquarters at GilweLL Park. The Scout Council of Bromley District is a Registered Charity- Bromley District Scout Council (Reg No. 303547) whose purpose is to develop young people within the structure of the Scout Association. It is one of 7 Districts within the new Greater London South Scout County, which encompasses the former Greater London South and South East Counties. Our work is focused on promoting and developing Scouting within our District and providing support and guidance to over 40 Scout Groups. The programmes of youth orientated events and activities provided by the Scout Groups in Bromley District benefits young people by developing their seLf-confidence and social skills alongside practicat and other important skiLIs th, for life. BromLey Scouts welcome aLI young peopLe regardless of personal background, faith, gender or any personal circumstances and we believe this philosophy of openness to alL enriches everyone through the sharing of the skilLs, aptitudes and life experiences of our young people and the aduLt volunteers who support this work. The purpose of the BDSC Charity aligns with that of the Scout Association, namely Scouts actively engages and supportsyoungpeople in theirpersonal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. In partnership with adults, young people take part in fun indoorand outdoor activities. They learn by doing, bysharing in spiritual reflection and by taking responsibility. They make choices, undertake new and challenging activities and they live their Scout Promise." #SkillsForLife 10 Achievements and performance News Shopper AWTIQiE5 & V4NTAfjE FPJR J joyrider is let off . Lead Volunteer report for Bromley District AGM 2025- Sheila Howard 2024/25 has been a year of many successesl Not onLy coming through transformation and seeing growth within the District, but the amaLgamation into Greater London South, and experiencing the amazing opportunities and experiences our District has offered to its young people. Whilst the year has had too many good things to mention them all stand out events have incLuded: An internationaL District trip to the Ardeche The Largest St George's Day District ceLebration to date Launching the"60 for 60" voLunteer recruitment campaign in partnership with Bromley Council The arrival of the 1st Crystal Palace Scout Group to the District. one of the oldest Groups in the country. Re-opening a much-loved group at 6th Mottingham Navigating our way through the implementation of the new membership system with special thanks to our go Live supporters, Matt, Alys and Gary. Census Review Group Sertions ColoniEs Path l TfLK>PS Cubs i Scouts Unlts'l Explorers Squirrels Network Beavers Young Censussummary Number of Sections Nymber of Young People li 42 147 29 160 718 1.015 934 2.827 451 29.0 129.01 29 Average sertK)n5 per Group l Di5triLt' 0.311.11 1.0 ii.ii 11.21 11.01 Avera¥e A¥￿a8 Avera8e Avera8e Avera8e Avefa8e Aveia8e Is Section size Range from 10 to24 Range Irom 3 to25 Range from2 to33 Range from3 to48 Aange from 3 to38 Range from O to29 & Growth Plan Young leaders MISSI￿sectIonS 14 51 16 121 Groups / Distr(cts wbth no Section 33 177%) 33 177%} 419x1 o ioxi 317%) o (0%) Walilngusts Total young peopte on a waiting list in Bromley Nvmber of Waiting lists wilh more than 11 Young People 242 247 309 1.078 27 81ack, Asian and rninority ethnic- Youn8 people 27 117x1 129 118%) 170 117%) 158 iinbl 01￿) 55112%) o io%) Settions with meetifi8 place in IMD- Oecile 1-3 #SkillsForLife 11 To set the census in context Movement 2025 Individual Members 1.196 418514141 in 20241 Squirrels 27 160 Beavers &196 718 Cub5 1.4 934 Scouts No Change lois Explorers &6 451 Network 262% 29 Adult Recognition The District Team has been busy ensuring that leaders are recognised for their service and contributions to Scouting, which has now been made easier through direct nomination on the new system. We continue to have a record number of awards and leader recognitions in the District this year, as weLI as: Chief Scout Commendation x 23 Award of Merit x 4 Bar Award of Merit x 3 Silver Acorn x 2 Our highest Scouting award of the Silver Wolf went to Pauline Jones, many congratuLations on behalf of the District. The District also recognised Alys Helm for her enormous contribution to aLL aspects of BromLey Scouting at St George's Day. We also recognised Evelyn Magee for her Long service to the District and for keeping the Orpington shop going so welL. #SkillsForLife 12 Events Bromley District Scouts Youth Events Team May 2024- May 2025- Tom Norris Over the past year, the Bromley Scouts Youth Events Team has successfully delivered a diverse and engaging programme of events for aLL Sections. From outdoor adventu res to skiLls-based activities and I incLusive District-wide gatherings, the year has demonstrated the strength of our youth programme and the enthusiasm of both participants and volunteers. In total, more than 1,000 badges were earned and over 2,800 young people signed up to at Least one event. Section Highlights Squirrels Our youngest Section took part in seasonal and engaging experiences, including CaroLs Around the Campfire in December and a visit to the British WildLife Centre in March. These events offered accessible, hands-on fun in a safe and weLcoming environment. Beavers Beavers enjoyed an energetic Camp Craft Badge Day in September, providing opportunities to develop practical skills in a fun setting. The year concluded with a well-attended Space Sleepover, which combined learning with adventure in a memorable overnight experience. Cubs Cubs had a busy and varied year. Activities included a Sleepover on a ship in May 2024, an Athletics Badge Day in October, and a creative DIY Badge Day in February. These events supported the development of physical activity, teamwork, and personal achievement. Scouts Scouts engaged in more challenging and adventurous activities throughout the year. H ighlights incLuded Water Sports Day in June, a Survival Camp in September, and the ever-popular Scouts of SteeL competition in March, encouraging resilience and leadership in a fun, high-energy environment. .TJi. Explorers Explorers enjoyed a fuLI and varied programme, beginning with MESH Camp in July and participation in both Scouts of Steel and the ExpLorer ChalLenge in March. These events provided excelLent opportunities for teamwork, problem-solving, and outdoor adventure. District-wide Events Events invoLving multipLe sections played an important role in fostering community and shared experience across the District. Over a hundred Scouts and ExpLorers went on an adventure to Ardeche in France. The Swimming Badge Evening in November was open to aLI age groups and saw excelLent attendance. The St George's Day CeLebration in ApriL 2025 brought the entire District together for a day of celebration and high-adrenaline activities, reinforcing our shared values and spirit of Scouting- the biggest event from the YET ever. Acknowledgements None of these achievements would have been possible without the ongoing dedication of our Youth Events Team volunteers. Their time, energy, and commitment continue to be the foundation of a thriving and inclusive programme of youth activities. On behalf of the District, we extend our sincere thanks to all who contributed to another successful year. #SkillsForLife 14 Financial Review Reserves Policy The underlying financial principle of the charity is to support and assist aLI the functions and activities undertaken by our members. To this end we do not set out to make an annual cash surplus. We aim to at least break-even on our day-to-day expenses and maintain sufficient unrestricted general funds for repair and maintenance of our properties and other assets, capital investment within the District when required and a Loan facility for Groups needing financial support. The District Reserves Policy is incorporated in the Financial Management PoLicy which is reguLarLy reviewed by the District Finance Sub-committee and the Trustees as are actual reserve f und LeveLs. Review of transactions The accounts comprise core District activities, the Wilberforce Scout Centre, the Youth Events team and those ExpLorer and Network Units attached to and accounting through the District. OveraLL, the net position for the year is a cash outfLow of £58,580, although as some of these transactions involve the granting or repayment of loans, which are included in the statement of monetary assets, the overalL position taking account of the impact on assets other than cash is a decrease in net assets of £42,318. Membership subscriptions represent amounts due based on the January 2024 census and have been paid in fulL. Trading income from Scout Shop saLes was higher than Last year although income from renting out the District HQ premises was slightly lower. Operating expenses for District include reimbursement to Wilberforce of £11,016 for matting purchased. Significant elements of the remainder include District HQ premises (£2,178), utilities (£1,229) and service costs1£3,667), equipment purchases (£1,279) and the Motion Picture Licence (£1,597). Excluding Loan payments and repayments to/from Groups (which are accounted for on a cash basis) there is a smalL underLying surpLus of £566. Trading income for the Wilberforce Scout Centre was also higher than last year. This has been offset by greater LeveLs of expenditure. Repairs and maintenance at £28,993 are significantly increased over prior year. The main elements are: power suppLy for Jim's Cabin (£8,304), roofing (£4,780) and tree works (£9,360). Other expenses include electricity, gas, water and telecoms (£9,683). The excess of payments over receipts for the Youth Events team represent spending of amounts coLlected in prior years for the visit to Ardeche, France which took pLace in September 2024. The Ardeche 2024 activity had totaL lifetime receipts of £98,622 and total lifetime payments of £99,637. Receipts and payments for Explorers and Network include 41st Bromley and the Chislehurst Cavemen ESUS and Network and represent their day-to-day activities. #SkillsForLife 15 Financial Outlook Bromley District Scout CounciL remains in a very strong financial position with unrestricted reserves of £614,330 incLuding £479,984 in cash funds. These WILI enable us to invest further in Scouting in Bromley, providing support to Groups and maintaining facilities for the benefit of aLL. Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity trustees: 11 Anne-marie Conneally District Chair 16 June 2025 Jonathan Pownall MA ACA CISA District Treasurer 16 June 2025 #SkillsForLife 16 Receipts and payments account for the year ended 31st January 2025 2024-25 2023-24 Unrestricted Re5trirted Tt>tal Totsl Funds Funds Funds Funds Donations legacies and similar inc¢yne Membership subKriptions Refund of prior year overpayments Less.. membership subscriptions paid to Cwnty Net membership subscriptions retained 147.499 11181 1140.1931 7.188 147,499 139,982 (140.1931 7.188 Il33.2521 6,730 Donats'ons Gift Aid Wortd Scout Jamboree 2027 Group Closure 1,288 227 1.288 227 70 2,420 Sub Total 3.515 3.515 12.390 Grants Jack Petchey Foundation Group 5tsrt-up funding16th Mottingham) Explorer l Network (Reds ESLn Note 3 Note 3 Note 3 13.$60 13.5 9,900 3,500 3.500 17.060 17.060 Trading Income Scout Shop sales Wil￿rfOr(e Scout Centre District HQ - Parking & Renta15 31.239 20.420 6.023 31.239 20.420 6.023 30,964 16.078 6.166 Sub Totsl 57.682 57.682 53.208 Fundraising and events Igro551 Youth Events Explorer Units & Network Other Activities Note 3 S4,288 7.558 29.491 83.779 7.558 97,645 11,930 12911 Sub Totsl 61.946 2&.491 91.337 109.294 Investment Income Bank interest 8.160 8.160 3,618 Sub Total 8.160 8,160 3.618 Totsl Gross Income 138.391 46.551 184.942 188.730 Loan repayments received 9th Orpington 9th Orplngton (Loan 21 3rd St. Paul's Cray Sub Total Note 4 430 670 430 670 430 650 1.5C 1,080 Total Receipts 140.991 46.ssi 187,542 189.810 #SkillsForLife 17 2024-25 Restsicted 2023-24 Unrestrirted Totsl Total Funds Funds Funds Funds PAYMENTS Charitable Payments Youth Events Note 3 57.297 6.034 65.019 122.316 68.554 Explorer Units & Network Scout Youth Expense Awards and Other Artivities Jack Petchey awards Council Tax 6.034 478 12.245 478 145 517 517 193 17.156 72 Note 3 6.060 6.060 674 674 Utilities: and Water 7.895 7.895 3.068 30.822 997 Insurance Repairs and Maintenance Telecoms & Office Expense Postage & Delivery Travel and Meetings Motion Pirture Licence 3,068 30.822 1.039 3.137 3.619 3.619 1.464 99 Note 5 322 1.597 322 1.597 3.834 1.333 154 1.456 Grants & Donations Note 3 1.300 1.333 2.534 1.262 158 Other outgoings - AGM etc Sub Total 114.964 73.613 188.577 108,130 Trading Expenditure Scout Shop purtha5es Wiiberforce 28,876 11.695 28.876 11,695 28.223 42.580 Equipment purchased Sub Total 1.280 41,851 1.280 41,851 70,803 Bank Bank Service Charges Zettle card fees 186 186 145 508 508 424 Sub Total 694 694 569 Total Gross Expenditure 157.509 73.613 231.122 179.502 Loans made Note 4 3rd St. Paul'5 Cray 15.000 15.000 Total Payments 172.509 73.613 246.122 179,502 Net receiptsl{paymentsl 131.518} 127.0621 158.5801 9.229 Cash funds held as ￿t 31 January 2024 Cavemen ESU funds as at l February 2024 508.676 40.931 549,607 2.826 Note 6 2.826 Cash funds held as at 31 January 2025 479,984 13.869 493,853 #SkillsForLife 18 31 January 2024 31 January 2025 Restricted Unrestricted Totsl Total Funds Funds Funds Funds IABILME Cash Funds Current Accounts 180,716 298.975 293 13.869 194.585 298.975 293 274,857 274.608 143 Deposit Accounts Cash Floats Total Cash funds 479,984 13,869 493.853 549,607 Other monetary assets Loans repayable by Groups Undepostted Funds Sub Total 17.780 17.780 5.380 115 17,780 17,780 5,495 Non moneta assets for the charity's own use Badge Stock Shop Stock Distnct Headquarters (Property) Wilberfortr Estate (Property) 5.922 9.292 84.451 16.901 5.922 9,292 84.451 16.901 6,709 7.355 84,451 16.901 Note 2 Note 2 Sub Totsl 116.566 116.566 115,415 Net Assets 614330 13,869 628,199 670,517 There are no liabilities at the year end. The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and Liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 16 June 2025 and signed on their behalf by I,l_L( Anne-marie Conneally District Chair 16 June 2025 Jonathan Pownall MA ACA CISA District Treasurer 16June 2025 #SkillsForLife 19 Notes to the accounts Note l - Basis of accounting The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. Subscriptions The District collects annual subscriptions from the Groups for each young member. These subscriptions include in amounts passed on to Greater London South Scout County and to The Scouts Headquarters. The amounts passed on are treated as agency income and shown as a deduction from membership subscriptions. Fees collected and paid the year ended 31st January 2025 totalLed £140,193. Tax The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. It is registered with H M RC for Gift Aid. Note 2- Valuation of monetary assets The District owns 2 pieces of real estate, District Headquarters at Prospect Place, BromLey and The WiLberforce Estate (including The Great Oaks building) in Keston. All properties are owned freehold and are unencumbered. Land and bu ildings are stated at historic cost. The properties have not been revaLued because the Trustees believe that no benefit for our charitable objectives would be achieved by the expenditure invoLved. Despite book value, both buildings have been reassessed in conjunction with Unity Insurance and are insured for appropriate market values. Note 3- Fund Accounting Unrestricted Funds can be used in accordance with the charitabLe objectives at the discretion of the Trustees. Unrestricted funds comprise the general fund, and funds that have been designated by the Trustees for intended purposes. During the year, District received a grant of £2,000 from County to subsidise the costs of Leaders to attend the forthcoming World Scout Jamboree in Poland in 2027. In accordance with the grant instruction these funds are not requ ired to be restricted so have been treated as designated. Restricted Funds can only be used for particular purposes within the objectives of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular purposes. Restricted fu nds recorded currently relate to Jack Petchey awards and start-up grants from The Scout Association. At 3L10112024 Infiows 2.665 13.560 3.500 Oufflows Transfers At 3110112025 16.060) 10.165 3,500 20A Jack Petchey Fund Grants: Group start-up16th Mottinghaml Jf3nts' Eyplor@rl Nptwork (Reds ESU) Youth Events - Ardeche {2.53al 165.0191 173.613) 35.528 40.931 29.491 46.551 13.869 The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up to inspire and motivate young peopLe across London and Essex. The Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme recognises outstanding young people aged 11-25. The Reds ESU and 6th Mottingham grants represent start-up grants received from The Scout Association and heLd by District on their behaLf. The Youth Events fund represents monies received and paid for the Ardeche trip held in summer 2024. #SkillsForLife 20 Note 4- Loans Loan payments, repayments and outstanding balances are as foLIows: At 3U0112024 2.030 3.350 Inflows Oufflows Transfers At 3110112025 1.600 2.680 13.500 9th Orpington 9th Orpington12nd Loan) 3rd St Paul's Cray 14301 16701 (1.5001 15.000 5.380 12.6001 15.000 17.780 Note 5- Trustee Expenses and Gift Aid During the year, trustees claimed a totaL of £321 in expenses. This was donated back to District and Gift Aid claimed on the donation. Expenses do not incLude purchases made on behalf of the charity for which a Trustee has been reimbursed. Note 6 - Reconciliation of net payments for the year to change in total funds Totsl funds as at 3110112024 670.517 Add: Cavemen ESU funds as at 0110212024 2.826 Le55.' Net payments for the year Add: Loan payments made by District (increases monetary asset of loans due) Less.. Loan repayments received from GTCIJPS {decreases monetary asset of loans due) Add- Increase in Scout Shops dosing stock balance Less.. clearing of opening undeposrted funds asset balance Total funds as at 3110112025 158.5801 15.000 12.6001 1.150 11141 628.199 Cavemen ESU accounts have been included within the accounting boundary for District accounts for the fi rst time in 2024-25. #SkillsForLife 21 Independent Examiner's Report Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Bromley District Scout Council I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Bromley District Scout Council for the year ended 31 January 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Bromley District Scout Council 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 Bromley District Scout CounciL accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act 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: l.accounting records were not kept in respect of the Bromley District Scout CounciL as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2.the accounts do not accord with those records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enabLe a proper understanding of the accou nts to be reached. Signed Name Karl KeLledy Relevant professionaL qualification FCCA Address 4 Cecil Way, Hayes, Kent, BR2 7JU Date 16 June 2025 #SkillsForLife 2, g11i,'I Ir:a Iilil Iiijiii Scouts #SkillsForLife 23