Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/1/2025 Period start date To 31/12/2025 Period end date
Charity name: 7[th] /12[th] Croydon Scout Group
Charity registration number:303578
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Unit of the Scout Association |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
General scouting activities. Training young people & going camping & other outdoor activities. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees regard the guidance on public benefit in regards to planning and delivery of the charity’s activities with a focus on inclusively and expanding membership. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The Charity replies completely on the involvement of volunteers. Each age group Section has a Volunteer Leader, Adult Helper volunteers and Young Volunteer Leaders. Volunteers also maintain the property and provide day to day management. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The Group has continued to grow it’s membership numbers this year. Our young people have been involved a wide programme of activities all linked to the scouting aim of ‘Skills for Life’. All sections have worked towards badges and several young people have received the top scouting awards Bronze, Silver and Gold. Recruitment of adult leaders continues to be key to the success of the group. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | With increased membership the Charity’s income remains positive this year and allows the Trustees to maintain some funds in reserve. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity’s finances are in a good position however, the increased capitation costs sent to Scouting UK may have resulted in an increased in the Subs request, up to £44 per term. The Trustees are able to authorise expenditure for new equipment and to subsidize some activity costs. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trustees have a policy of holding reserves in order to be able cover planned and unexpected maintenance costs in relation to the Scout HQ. Reserves may also be used to cover unexpected fluctuations in youth membership. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £20,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Membership donations Hall hire donations |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Very low risk and instant access |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Costs of Scout HQ Hall maintenance |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Part of the Scout Association Royal Charter |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Election at AGM or Nomination approved at AGM |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
Follows the Scout Association training programme |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Part of the Scout Association and local District structures. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | 7th/12thCroydon Scout Group |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 303578 |
| Charity’s principal address | 35A Birdhurst Rise SOUTH CROYDON Surrey CR2 7BR |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilary Suzanne Bell |
Chair | |||
| VickyRees | ||||
| Sowmiya Subramanian |
Treasurer | |||
| Ian Bradbury | ||||
| Chistopher Dean | GroupScout Leader | |||
| Linda Dean | ||||
| TonyRedshaw | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Hilary Bell Full name(s) Hilary Bell
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
21/6/2026
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