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Preparing young
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for life
1st Osterley Scout Group -
Annual Report & Accounts
for the year ended 31st
March 2025
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1ST OSTERLEY SCOUT GROUP
Annual Report and Statements of Account to 31 St March 2025
RegiSte￿d Charity Number:
303743
Group Registration No. with The Scout Association: 1735
Principal Address: 61 Osterley Road, Isleworth, TW7 4PW
Trustees:
Ex-officio
Chairperson
Group Lead Volunteer
Treasurer
Michael Potter
Jane Boume
Paul Dickson
Elected Members
Secretary
Vice Chairperson
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Inez O'Hara
Tony Marriott
Tracey Kidd
Tony Smith
Pam Cole
Christine Powell
Annette Dickson
Cowopted Member3
Trustee
Trustee
Kieron Griffin
Tony Ship
Scrutineer
Jenny Shiels
79 Hartham Road
Isleworth
TIM SEY

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STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Group's goveming documents are those of The Scout Association. They consist
of a Royal Charter, which in tum gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association
and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
The Group is a Trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts.
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisab'on and Rules of
The Scout Association.
The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members of which are the
'Charity Trustees, of the Scout Group, which is an educational charity. As charity
trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities.
This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the
Charity Commission as appropriate.
The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and ten Trustees including three
Ex Officio Trustees, and three co-opted Trustees and meets every two months.
Members of the Trustee Board complete 'Being a Scouts Trustee, learning within the
first six months of joining the Board.
This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-managed, risks are
assessed and mits'gated, buildings and equipment are in good working order, and
everyone follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their
support helps other volunteers run high-quality and safe programmes that give
young people skills for life.
Risk and Internal Control
The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believe the
Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to
mitigate against them. The main areas of concem that have been idenb'fied are..
Damage to the bui5ding, property and equipment. The Group would request the use
of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the
Church, Community Centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal
arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group has sufficient buildings and
contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders. helpers, supporters and members. The Group, through the
capitation fees, contributes to the Scout Association's nats'onal accident insuran
policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all acts'vities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from
subscriptions and fundraising. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the
continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Committee
could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an
ongoing basis, either temporarily or pennanently.

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Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totslly reliant upon volunteers to run and
administer the activits'es of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of
leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section. or the group as a whole, then
there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the
worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group.
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people
aged 4 to 25. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the
group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of
a section. In the worst case s￿nario. the complete closure of the Group.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Purpose of Scouting
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal
development, empowering them to make a posits've contributs'on to society.
The Values of Scouting
As Scouts we are guided by these values:
Integrity
We act with integrity; we are honest, trustrrforthy and loyal.
Respect
We have self-respect and respect for others.
Care
We support others and take care of the world in which we live.
Belief
We explore our faiths, beliets and attitudes.
Co-operation - We make a positive difference. we co-operate with others and make
friends.
The Scout Method
Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together
based on the values of Scouting and..
enjoy what they are doing and have fun
take part in activities indoors and outdoors
leam by doing
share in spiritual reflection
tske responsibility and make choices
undertake new and challenging activities
make and live by their Promise.
The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the
advancement of education and the advan￿rnent of citizenship or community
development headings.

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
1st Osterley Scout Group has a long and honourable tradition of providing an
outstanding scouts'ng programme for young people aged 4 to 25 in the local
community. The Group has been established Sin￿ 1928 and in the current premises
since 1954.
1st Osterley Scout Group delivers Scouting to over 200 young people every week.
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal
development, empowering them to make a posits've contribution to society. Our
exciting programmes across Squirrel Scout, Beaver Scout, Cub Scout, Scout, and
Explorer Scout sections, give young people from 4 to 25 the opportunity to
experience and understand other cultures, and challenges them to try new activities
and outdoor experiences.
The Squirrel Scout, Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout Sections continue to
function at full capacity thanks entirely to a fantastic volunteer leadership team.
Outdoor activities figure significantly in all Sections with overnight residential
eXperIen￿S offered to all.
We continue to see a steady improvement in the Group's finances which are
overseen by our Group Treasurer, Paul Dickson. The updates on the finances Paul
provides enables the Group's Trustee Board to make vital informed decisions on
expenditure and income throughout the year. A big thank you to Paul for efforts
once again this year.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Note to Accounts
Reserves Policy
The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient reSoUr￿S to continue the
charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short.
The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to
12 months running costs. circa £40,000. (Fixed running costs less campslactivities)
The Group held resep4es of approximately £132.927 at this year end, however
approximately £36,505 sits in designated funds for the redevelopment of the Scout
Centre.
The Group also has a separate designated funds account which are allocated as
follows:
Title
Minibus Fund
Cam
in
ment
Ted Deeley Legacy
Amount
£21.729.96
£6,319.21
£14,661.91
Comments
TFL Scra
lus fund raisin
Donations s
ecific
Legacy specifically for supporting young
eo
le attendin
activities
Fund specific to help young people whose
families are sufferin
hardshi
Gain from
revious activities
Gain from
revious activities
and interest
Inclusion Fund
£5,780.63
Cub Reserve
Scout Reserve
£277.39
£967.32
£49,736.42
Investment Policy
The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a Consequen￿ does not
have sufficient funds to invest in longer-tenn investments, such as stocks and
shares. The Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of its
funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies
or The Scout Associats'on's Short Term Investment se￿1￿.
The Group Trustee Board regularly monitors the levels of bank balances and the
interest rates received to ensure the group obtains maximum value and income from
its banking arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using an account that
requires a period of noti￿ before fvnds may be withdrawn, before doing so the
Group Trustee Board considers Ihe cash flow requirements.
DECLARATION
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, report above

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Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees of
1st Osterley Scout Group
I report on the accounts of the Group for the year ended 31st March, 2025
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Scrutineer
As the Group's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts" you
consider that neither the audit nor independent examination requirements of the
Charities Act 2011 apply. It is my responsibility without carrying out an audit or
independent examination to scrutinise the accounts and to report to you.
Basis of Scrutineerfs Statement
In accordance with the directions given in the Group's constitution, I have scrutinised
the records and the accounts set out on pages 8 to 10
Scrutineerfs Statement
In my opinion the accounts are in accordance with the records prodU￿d to me and
comply with the constitution.
Name.. Jenny Shiels
Address:
79 Hartham Road
Isleworth
TWI SEY
Date.. 27th August, 2025

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1st Osterley Scout Group
Receipts and Payments Account
For lh• y¢ar
0110412024
Tts
3110312026
Receipts and payments
202JJ25
Endty*mont
funds
2023124
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4717
18,273
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1,292
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12,810
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1st Osterley Scout Group
Receipts and Payments Account
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3111)31202S
Receipts and payments
2024125
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nds
2023124
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R•*lrt•d fun
Totsl fund•
Totsl fund$
Paymnts
¢harltsble Payments
Youth programrne and
3.070
Bank Chary•s
RontfftatsslW•t•r
175
El*eirfdty, G88 & commun1￿￿oni
731
Insurnnco
2,94T
B8dg&&. UnWorn)6 &Trnlnlng
1.766
dultsupport & Tralnlng
680
Go Cardle$$. SUWP I￿p
1.027
Tr8n$port ¢o$ts
8,930
8ulldlng repalrs, ronewai$ &
mainienanca
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stabone
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GSL Discr815ona
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Dopred4lon- Cgmplng Equipmenl
Depreu8lon- COmpu￿r Equipmeni
AttountanGy Fee I SundryEyen808
Kandersteg 2025
TrBn$lers
campslPKti￿IjVS Ey8ndlbJTr
2.239
11,799
4635
2,643
826
347
8,570
Sub totsl
Fundrno￿n9 expen*1
4,836
Otherfundraising B87A8r
2,192
Sub
Total Gmss Expen(#thrp
07,431
P4wt and inve¥trMnt
purchases e
Totslpayments
Netof recelptslpaymentsj
Transfers bet￿en funds
16.631
Cash fund5 last year end
Cash funds this yeorend
430,410

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Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
202425
202￿24
lthr•*rfded Re*rt¢l•d fund8 Endowment
funds
fvnd$
Totsl fvnd•
Total funds
Cash funds
￿ank￿[rent8trOunt
44.110
Trdckerknuntl&Jildtng1
Fund Raising Auounl
49.736
47,924
The SwulAs$o(aation Short Term
In￿Stment St￿1
Ca$hJFloats
Totsl cath fvndl
Other mclnetary as86ts
In￿)mo
6.216
4981
Dèbts due from th8
Ounw*ea￿￿s￿¢Vf>Dup
Insurance d8lmlProp8wn&nts
22
Sub total
InvestThnt a¥s•ts
In*slmenl propety- d￿￿11
Quoted inwstrntrnts
0th8rin*strnenLs- detail
Sub tot•1
Non mn8tsry assets for
¢harlty8 us•
Badge sioc
Shop stock
Computer Equipment
Land and buildings
730.lx
730,1)00
N*)tor ￿h1￿•S
Scoulng equlpmenl.fvrnlbJre •t¢
Other
1812
1476
Sub totsl
Llabllltigs
ko¥Jynts nolpi paid
1,702
Delorred InLX)mè
SubsthpUons nOt￿p￿d
Loan detall
NetRe8eThes
797,362
85.241
862,806
Sub total
Contlngent Ilabllmkns and luiurè obllgatlorr&
The above recelpts and payThnts account and staternnt of assets and liabi1ltles￿rQ approved bythe
Trustses on 7th July 2025 (the dats of th• Board of Trustees Thweting that approved the accounts) and slgned
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