I" HOOK SCOUT
GROUP
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
ST
31 MARCH 2025

FOUNDED 1923
REG. No. 5981
REGISTERED CHARtTY No. 303752
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
CONTENTS:
Page
Group Details
Welcome from the Group Chair of Trustees
Structure, Governance and Management
Objectives and Activities
Group Lead Volunteer - Major Activities and
Achievements in the Year
Financial Review
Receipts and Payments Account
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Notes to the Accounts
Independent Examiner's Report
12
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The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, report:
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
F LANG
CHAIR- BOARD OF TRUSTEES
S THOMPSON
GROUP LEAD VOLUNTEER

A. GROUP DETAILS
Trustees: Er-off￿10 - AppointnJent
Name:
Group Lead Volunteer
Group Chair
Group Treasurer
Mr S Thompson
Mr F Lang
Mr C Stevenson
Trustees: Elec¢ed
Mrs J Findlay
Mrs F Lovell
Mr D Nune
Mr D Perrin
Mrs P Thompson
Trustees: Co-opled
None
Bankers:
Barclays Bank PLC,
6 Clarence StreeL Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KTI INY
Examiner:
Mr D Sadler
Group Registration Number with The Scout AssociatioD:
5981
Charity Registration Number:
303752

B. WELCOME FROM THE GROUP CHAIR OF TRUSTEES
Hi everyone,
It's my absolute pl￿Ure to welcome everyone reading this report and all attending
the NBF and 2025 Annual General Meeting of I st Hook Scout Group. As Chair of the
Group Board of Trustees. I'm proud to reflect on what has been a truly successfid,
exciting, and inspiring year for our Group.
A Huge Thank You
Before I share some highlights, I want to start with the most important thing - saying
thank you. To our Leaders, Assistant Leaders. Young Leaders. Trustees, parent
helpers, fundraisers, and every volunteer who gives their time, energy, and passion -
you are the reason this Group is thriving. Your efforts make Scouting happen, and I
know our young people appreciate it, even if they don't always say it as often as they
should!
Highlights of the Year
We've achieved so much together this year, and I coulthi't be prouder of the progress
we've made.
Climbing Wall - Project Complete
Thanks to Dave for the work he did on this project. It's installed and being ￿sed by all
sectRons.
O A Hugety Successful Hook Beer Fest
Thanks to the Beerfest Team and volunteers for another great festival and our major
fundraiser of the year- onwards and upwards. There may be the possibility of
additional events forthcoming so watch for those.
Investing in Neiv Equipment
We've upgraded our kit with new tents, camping gear, and safety equipment for the
climbing wall to ensure our adventures are not only fun but also safe and accessible
for all, we are making full use of the 3D printer, and the new archery nets have been
welcomed by all those who use the facility. This is an investment in the future of our
Group.
Community Spirit on Show
Our Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts have been out and about in the community - from
litter picks and Remembrdnce Day parades to visits to Surbiton Care Home. We are
proud to see I st Hook Scouts making a positive difference locally.

Growing and Thriving
It's fantastic to see our numbers growing. More young people are joining our Group,
eager for adventure and ready to challenge themselves. Of course. with that comes the
ongoing need for more adult volunteers - so if you've ever thought about getting
involved, now's the timcl Even a small commitment can make a huge difference.
Looking to the Year Ahead
The success of this year gives us great momentum, but we won't be standing still. Our
plans for the coming year include:
Continuing to enhance our hall and equipment
Supporting our brilliant Leaders with training and resources
Expanding activities and camps. giving our young people even more
opportunities to learn and grow
Our minibuses are getting on and we need to look at replacing one or both
We are in discussions with the council over the fate of the garages in Kent
Way - watch this space...
HQ could do with a lick of paint
Encouraging more parents and carers to get involved- because together, we
can achieve even more
In Conclusion
I st Hook Scout Group is more than just weekly meetings and camps - it's a
community. It's a place where young people learn skills for life, grow in confidence,
make friends, and, most importantly, have fun.
Thank you to everyone who plays a part in making that happen. I'm proud of what
we've achieved this year, and I can't wait to see what the next twelve months bring.
Here's to another fantastic year of Scouting at I st Hook!
Thank you.
Fergus Lang
Chair of Trustees
C. STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AIYD MANAGEMENT
The Scout Group is a trust administered under the rules which are common to all Scout
Association Groups. Gmup Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy.
Organisation & Rules of the Scout Association.

The Group is managed by the Board of Tn￿tees. The Board currently consists of 3
independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer. the Group Lead Volunteer, and 3 other
elected trustees and meets once a mon
The Board exists to support the Group Lead Volunteer in meeting the responsibilities
of the appointment and is res￿nSibIC for:
the maintenance of Group property.
the raising of funds and administration of Group finance.
the insurance of persons, property and equipment.
Group public occasions.
assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support.
appointing any subcommittees that may be required.
appointing Group administrators and advisors other than those who are
elected.
The Group has in place systems of internal control that are designed to provide
reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss. These include two
signatories for all payments and comprehensive insurance policies.
D. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association.
The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in
achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals,
as responsible cÉtizens and as members of their national and international communities.
The method of achieving this is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of
progressive training. based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult
leadership.
E. GROUP LEAD VOLUNTEER- MAJOR ACTIVITIES &
ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE YEAR
It has been another good year for 151 Hook with all sections Full, with flucluations
across the sections as the young people move through the Group. At the census in
January we declared 177 young people (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts) and 33 Explorers,
supported by a leadership team of 20.
TranSforn￿t10n and adapting to the new Adult Membership Scheme (AMS) h&8 been a
challenge for everyone, requiring additional training to be completed alongside the
work-load of running sections and keeping all our young FKopl¢ interested in thcir
scouting challenges and journey. I am pleased to say that as a Group we have stepped
up to the challenges and are getting to grips with the new system. All our leaders are
fully compliant and upto-date with their training requirements. WELL DONE TO
ALL AND THANK YOU.

We have welcomed 2 new adult leaders to our leadership team over the last year,
Graeme Thirde (spItf￿e Cubs & TTOOP), one of our parents with a military back
ground and an enthusiasm to work with our young people, and Meredith (Merrie)
Carn]an (Hu￿iCane Cubs), one of our young leaders that has now turned 18 and happy
to stsy with us and work with our young people. WELCOME AND THANK YOU.
We, as a Group, are now looking at the newest section in Scouting Squirrels (4-6 age
group); when, wher¢, and what day of the week will be down to the volunteers that
take on this challenge. If you are interested in helping us forn] this new section and
coming on a journey with us please talk to myself or any of the leaders in the Group.
We have reviewed our president and vice president wsitions and welcome Bob
Bushell as Group President and Carole Atkinson as a Vice PresidenL joining our 2
existing Vice Presidents, Richard Hackett & Peter Menhennett.
The Group Trustee Board is now fully in place and we have also welcomed Fee Lovell
as a new member to the team. A climbing and bouldering wall has been installed on
the end wall of the main hall, partly funded by donations in memory of Rachel Butler
and from the Mould Family. Also an improved archery stop net has been installed.
Thank you to the Trustee Board for implementing these improvements.
Although after the date to which these accounts are drawn up. we had another great
Beerfest again in April. THANK YOU TEAM. Takings were slightly up on
previous years, but expenditure was up with investsnent into our own chip fyer and
boundary fencing.
NBF Camp is on the horizon again with another fun pack¢d weekend for everyone
th
11th 13 July at Polyapes Camp Site.
So, all in all. another great year for the Group. It is in good shape and all sections are
functioning well with badges and top awards being achieve￿ camps and adventurous
activities undertaken.
A REALLY BIG THANK YOU to all the Leaders and the Group Trustee
Board for their time & hard work that they do, so that our Young People can enjoy
Scouting at its best and provide "Skills for Life"
Now a request/plea to all parents/carers and anyone reading this report. We can
always do with additional help across all our sections and our Trustee Board" no
special skills required plus all training given free of charge. All l ask for is your time
and enthusiasm to work with our Young People and give them additional "Skills for
Life" Come and join our team. it would be great to have you on board.
In an ideal world I would like to see our leadership team grow by 14 leaders: Beaver
section 4 adult leaders per Colony, Cub Packs 6 adult leaders per pack, Troop l O adult
leaders. This will give us bigger flexibility through all ovr leadership teams. It is a tall
order I know. but if we cat)not grow our teams of leaders. then the present team will
burn themselves out and / or decide to c￿1 it a day and our Young People will lose
out. If being a leader is not for YO￿ join our Trustee Board or sub-teams and help the

Group in a background role, ensuring the Infrastr￿ is in place to support our
young people and leaders.
Please give it some thought and talk to either me or our cu￿ent team of leaders. It does
not mean you have to commit to every evening. it could only be once a month. You do
not have to go into unifonn. it is whatever you feel you can give but it will be for the
benefit of our Young People and the generations to come.
Stuart Thompson
Group Lead Volunteer
F. FINANCIAL REVIEW
The financial position of the Group is contsined in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and
Receipts and Payments account, with accompanying Notes, on the following pages.
The strength and success of the Group is reflected in its finances as well as in the range of
activities provided. Once agaio it has been another good year. Subscriptions and net
fundraising were in line with last year. whilst two yeats, gift aid was received and donations,
largely towards building and equipmenL were significantly higher.
Running costs were consistent with prior year but expenditure on building and equipment was
up significantly as investment was made in the kitchen and a new climbing wall.
In summary, and as detsiled on the next pages, the Group's Unrestricted Cash Funds increased
by £12.612 in the year, to £109,625. There is £1.376 in Restricted Cash Funds, as at 31 March
2025, being the amount held on behalf of Horizon Explorer Unit. The available funds enable
the Group's Trustees to keep the cost of scouting. to all our members, as low as possible and
to allow us to make the most of opp)rtunities to enhance facilities and equipment as necessary.
The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitabl¢
activities of the Group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Board of
Trustees considers that the Group should hold a minimum sum equivalent to 12 months nornlal
running costs, circa £25.000-£30.000. A review of the fuyancial position of the Group is carried
out during the year at Trustee Board meetings. Funds greater than the minimum level are
reviewed regularly in conjunction with potential future commitsnents on property, transport
and equÈpment repairs and improvement.
The accounts have been drawn up on the receipts and payments basis which is consistent with
the previous years and with the Charity registration requirements. No funds are in deficit.

1st HOOK SCOUT GROUP
Scouts
Receipts and Payments Account
for the year ended 31st March 2025
Receipts and payments
Unrestrictod
funds
R•strl¢tod funds
Total funds
L#$t y¥•r
io thj rn•roSt £
to £
Receipts
Note 13
Donations I
a¢les and slmllar Income
Membershi
subscri
tKJns
Less.. Membership subscrrslbns paKI on
Nel Membershi
subscri
IKsns reta¥
29.180
11.328
17,852
6,410
10,181
4.891
2.112
2,779
34,071
13.440}
20.631
6,410
10.181
34,015
12,2641
21.751
Le
acies and Donations
GrftAtd
4.571
3,573
30,679
Note 1
Other income
Note 2
Sub total
2.T19
37.222
Grnnt8
Petch8
Awards
1.900
2,500
2,500
Sub total
Notè 3
Fundralsln
Use of hall
15,348
35,498
2,234
{1.954}
13.394
35,498
1234
12.700
29,018
2,342
Be8r festwals
Gar¢Jen Centre colk8cIKJns
Jamboree
Other fundr81sin
events
241
241
Sub total
$3,321
1,954
51,367
45,126
Note 4
Investment Income
Bank interest
279
279
28
Buildi
Soc
inter8St
1,541
1,541
1.820
1,512
1,540
Sub total
Total Gross Income
89.
2,725
92.309
79,845
Asset andlnvestment sales
Total Receipts
1725
91309
79,845

Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted funds
Total funds
La$t y•ar
to Il¥ west £
to w•st £
Payments
Charftable payments
Programme and activities
Programm8 and actNitw - after year end (net)
Training and adminislral•)n
Bank charges
Insurance {excluding minibus inSurar￿e)
Gas
6,39)
{2,0491
792
10,291
(2.049)
792
7.096
(1.773)
963
Note 5
Note 5
165
165
217
6,527
4,530
6.013
5,092
2,987
816
EleCtr￿ty (net of solar panel rebate)
Water
596
General rates
497
497
Te￿phOne and internet
Cleaning
Repairs and renewab
Materials and consumabbs
Minibuses
1.068
2,532
2,735
207
Note 6
2,453
246
Note 7
3.651
31.7n
Note 8
Sub total
27,871
3.901
31,219
Fundralslng expenses
Beer festNaL8
22,3￿)
15.404
1.200
Jamboree
Other fL¢ndraising events
Sub total
21300
16,604
Note 4
Total Gross Expendltu
50.171
3,￿1
54.072
47.823
Asset and Investment purchaws
Building and equipment
Camping stores
24.983
2.818
27,801
2,940
1.305
4.245
Note 9
Sub total
26,801
Total Payments
76.972
4901
81,873
Transfers belween funds
Net of receipts/(payments)
12.612
2,176
10.436
27.777
Cash funds lastyear end
Cash fun(ts thls year end
97.013
109.625
3.$73
1.397
100,586
111,022
72.809
100.586
10

Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
At 31103125
At 31103124
Unrestricted
funds
nw•Jt £
Restrlcted funds
Total funds
Total fund$
lo rwest £
Cash funds
Bank current accounts - Barclays Bank
Bank deposit account- Barclays Bank
Cash boxes
4,582
3,573
8,155
39,407
42.702
42.702
2.423
211
211
Buikling society 8cccwnt- Monm￿￿Shre BS
59,953
59,953
58,412
107.448
3.5T3
111.021
100.586
Value
3110312025
3110312024
Assets retslnèd for th8 chartty's cr•m use
Land arKI buiklings
HQ equipment
Camping and band 6quipff*nt
V8h￿L9s
2 453 025
2376￿3
Note 10
Note11
100391
100 391
Note 11
31,000
2.670.830
31,000
2.594.768
Note 12
31103r2025
3110312024
Llabllltlas
Amounts receved n advance for carnps l 0th8r actpiths
2.400
Note 5
The above receipts and payments ¥count arKI stateff*nt of assets arml we approved by the T￿￿te6S on xxx July 2025 and siJned
on ther behalf by:
nBture
Fergus Lang
Ch8lr
St8￿ns0n
Treasurer

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Gfft Aid is dawned ￿ ff*mt*sh¥J wtwWJn& R•￿￿ti in 2024r25 l8Xdah￿sf0r 2022rrd It4.89418Th12tr23R4 It5287).
GiftAkt for tax year2024125 is HMRQ
Due trt Ihe dosufe ofthe EXp￿r YfAt ￿rttt Bwdw. fvnd$ TAwe transf8Er•d tri Ihe GrrNJp kn 2023M. lthtl attorn8iN8 arranwents are
made. monoy 0%4*d to the Expbrer Unit is Furth and any amwn& re￿Ned or psKI out on behalf ofthe Unli are shown a5 3
Ntsto 3
Due to the Imnkng off￿ratskng pwththrlytlm nMr•ath J*grwvJ. r•L*W and pAYn￿￿ wi a y•w ¢*) 8trw•ya r•frtt
finandal perfoman￿ of Ih¢ Ind*￿ 8$ rx•&ts or r￿ts mgy b8 kn dNlèr8ni r*)antial
'Oth•f Gmup fijndrathg ¢ywniMkn ortkn (£1311 arbj molcw lundkng1£110).
4r25
2Y24
1.147 18.9461
(T.799)
6.944 111.$801
2,385 13.6231
110
1351
{4.8161
I1.2￿}
75
Group
C8rnps and *pJ¥ers
20.872 131.1831
110.291)
22,3M 129.4401
17.098
Futu1• •v•nts'
519
627
' Fulure o¥wts 0￿j0• cub pad( trojp omFrt•nd NBF ump. OM h*J aftw 31 Marth, ff*)ni# hèd b•￿ f•c•W And
Tots188ctbn p8ynènts EW) co4w•J by rec•M and £3.001 ikn* btsih Are ih¢)vm
88 deducti)n8 from Re8irKW Furhts.
Ckanthg of th? FK) 1$ tyrt tho HQ uz•, d•anlii Liynkwny. Dogp ol 8rea8 are eBrriBd out ai
8nd when necesBary.
2024if45 202Y24
Net ¢osts'.
Tax and kn￿r*r
ar￿ fepawy
2221
1140
936
285
25
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
2024125 3)23r24
Expendtture on a$88ts was as for￿￿.
and equlKftht
16.388
4,100
3.192
Cooker hood
Ooep lat I￿r
3D PrintsrlCutt8r
hary n6t
Flrst akl eqU￿6nt
17LX)
240
Lgss:
Conlrfbuth)n I0￿Y
A'R8POrt on Roknsi8twwt carmd oulk* knwranc* pu￿0988 kn Marth 21KKI. Th• ha$ bgan by Inflath)n each
Tholovel ol Inwranc• tr CofflFthg. Band ho8dquartwF•qubwrnnt15 r8g• r•vwwJ. Exc•fj8of £1￿+.
Nolg 12
Ford Transit Mlnbu$116 soats + drNgrl
Pgugot 8oxer m￿￿)￿¥116 soals + drfvor)
12,0
19,OCiI
WP62
Awd8 ur￿ fvr
At 1st Aprm
ROCe￿Ied. Grarts
Subscriptb)n8 recefvad
Membgrshlp 108s pahj
Use ol h811 and 8qulpment
SpoThJln9. Sedkjn 8clfv#kn8
Al 3181 March
1573
4.891
12.112)
11.9541
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
I" HOOK SCOUT GROUP
I report on the accounts of the Group for the year ended 31° March 2025 which comprise the
Receipts and Payments Account, Siatement of Assels and Liabililies and related notes, set out
on pages 9 10 13.
This report is made solely lo the truslees in accordance wilh Seclion 145 of the Charilies Act
2011. My work has been undertaken so ihat I might state lo the charity's trustees ihose matters
I am required to state lo them in an Independent Examiner's report and for no other purpose.
To the fullest extent perniilled by law, I do not accepi or assume re5ponsibilily to anyone other
than ihe charity and ihe charily's trustees for my examination work.
Respectlve responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Group's trustees are responsible for the preparation of thc accounts. They consider that an
audit is not required for this year (under Scction 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities
Acl)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
• Examine the accounts (under Section 145 of the Charities Act)"
• To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charily
Commissioners (under Section 145(5Xb) of the Charilies Acl). and
To state whciher particular matters have come to my attenlion.
Basis of Independent ExamSner'$ report
My examination was carried out in accordance with ihe General Directions given by the Charily
Commissioners. An exami[￿liOn includes a review of the accounting records kept by the GTOUP
and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration
of any unusual ilems or disclosures in the a￿OuntS. and seeking explanalions from you as
trustees concerning any such matlers. The pr￿edureS undertaken do not provide all the
evidence that would be requircd in an audil. and consequently no opinion is given as to wheiher
Ihe accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the rwrt is limited to thos¢ matters set oul in
the statement below.
IndepeDdeDt Examiner's st•t¢nKnt
In connection with tny ¢xaminatIo￿ no matter has come to my altention:
which give5 me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirement
to keep accounting records in accordance with Sfftion 130 of ihe Charities Act" and
to prepar¢ accounts which accord WAih the accounling records and comply with the
accounling requirements of the Charities Act
have noi been mel. or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention slwld be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounls to be reached.
DAVtD SADLER
QualifJcation-. FCA (Instilule of Chartered Accounlanls in England and Wales)
Address:
43 The Ridgeway, FetchanL Surrey, KT22 9BE
Date:
26 August 2025
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