2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name 3rd Camberwell Scout Group
Other names the charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 3 0 3 8 2 9
HQ registration number 0 8 3 7 1
Charity’s principal address Scout Association
212 Bellenden Road
London
Postcode S E 1 5 4 B Y
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Trustee Name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Clare Cheeseman	Chair	30/09/2024 topresent
Alistair Cantlay	GroupLead Volunteer
Scott Beange	Treasurer	30/09/2024 topresent
Christopher Maume
John Condlifee		30/09/2024 topresent

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) (These will be published in the annual report of the charity)

Type of advisor	Name	Address
Custodian Trustee	SATC	Gilwell Scouts Park,Chingford,E4 7QW
Bank	CAF	25 Kings Hill Ave,Kings Hill,West Malling
Bank	HSBC	60 Fenchurch Street,London,EC3M 4BA
Michael McKee	Independent Examiner	212 Bellenden Road,London,SE15 4BY

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Section B	Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document (e.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted (e.g. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods (e.g. appointed by, elected by) Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice) Policies and procedures adopted for: The Group's governing documents are those of the The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn 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, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: 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 3 other Trustees (together, 1 Ex Officio Trustee and 4 Appointed Trustees) and meets roughly every 3 months. Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board. This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, 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 gives young people skills for life. a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them
	The Group's governing documents are those of the The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn 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, Organisation 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 3 other Trustees (together, 1 Ex Officio Trustee and 4 Appointed Trustees) and meets roughly every 3 months. Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board. This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, 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 gives young people skills for life.

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Section B Structure, governance and management (continued)

Section B Structure, governance and management (continued)

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 concern that have been identified are: Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as a church, community centre and other Scout Groups. 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 national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income and unforseen costs. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and hut rentals. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Board could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities 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.

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Failure to comply with legislation or regulation. Risk of a complaint from a young person, adult or hut renter. The Group will ensure it complies with all legal and regulatory obligations.

Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 14. 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 scenario the complete closure of the Group. Volunteers not having the required skills. This could lead to poor quality activities in the sections and possible legal and ~~regulatory breches if among the trustees The Group would~~

Section C	Objectives and activities ken (e.g. cooking, treasure hunts, gardening, rope making) and The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integrity -We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy 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, beliefs 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 - learn by doing - share in spiritual reflection - take responsibility and make choices - undertake new and challenging activities - make and live by their Promise.
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects	The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integrity -We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy 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, beliefs 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 - learn by doing - share in spiritual reflection - take responsibility and make choices - undertake new and challenging activities - make and live by their Promise.
	ken (e.g. cooking, treasure hunts, gardening, rope making) an

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Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking; • contribution made by volunteers; • policy on investments. Public benefit statement Youmay chooseto include further	We are very thankful to the parents for their continued support and that of the volunteers carrying out diverse tasks for the Group. We also thank Soutwark Coucnil for their business rates exemptions.
	The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.
Section D	Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
	The Group continued to provide a full range of activities for the Beaver, Cub and Scout sections throughout the year. We have run several camps for the Cubs and Scouts sections, a two-day hike and a sailing trip. Members of the Group went on a trip to the Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland in Summer 2024. We are immensely grateful to continuing and new volunteers for their support, dedication,energyand enthusiasm.

Section E	Financial Review
Quantify and explain any designations Details of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate) Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves	Reserves Policy The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources 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 £14,000 covering running costs of both the Group and the Scout Hut and including 50% extra in anticipation of inflation and in covering the possibility of a high cost maintenance programme needing to be put into place, for example, replacement of the roof. It also cover Scout equipment renewal including expensive items such as tents. The reserves will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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None

Further financial review details (optional information)

information, where relevant, about: • investment policy and objectives; Youmay chooseto include additional • the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); • how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;	The principle sources of income for the Group are subscription fees and hut rental. 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 notice before funds may be withdrawn, before doing so the Group Trustee Board considers the cash flow requirements. There are also some unspent funds currently held on the pre-paid Stripe Expenses cards, which are being administered by OSM. The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and, as a consequence, it does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-term 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.
Section F	Other Optional Information
Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them)
	Over the coming year, there are a number of small and larger
Section G	Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair) Date	Clare Cheeseman	Clare Cheeseman	Clare Cheeseman	Clare Cheeseman	Clare Cheeseman	Clare Cheeseman	Alistair Cantlay
	Clare Cheeseman						Alistair Cantlay
	Chair						GroupLead Volunteer
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	1	2	0	1	2	6

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These templates are based on Charity Commission guidance, which provides helpful notes: 'CC16b Receipts and Payments Accounts Introductory Notes' The link is provided below https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment data/file/585971/CC16b.pdf

The templates are guidance. They must show the opening cash balances, the receipt and payment movements in the year, and the closing cash balances. But do tailor to local circumstances, to most clearly report the Scout Group's finances to members and other stakeholders.

3rd Camberwell Scout Group (Charity no. 303829) Receipts and payments account

		Year start date	Year start date	Year end date
	For the year from	01/04/2024	To	31/03/2025
Receipts and payments
Receipts		2024/25 Unrestricted funds £		2023/24 Unrestricted funds £
Donations, legacies and similar income
Membership subscriptions		4,549		4,950
Donations				300
Legacies		-		-
Gift Aid		-		-
Other similar income (camp and event fees)		17,989		14,650
**Sub total **		22,538		19,900
Grants
Leslie SellGrant (Kandersteg)				1,900
St Olaves Grant (Kandersteg)				1,560
Othergrants		1,500		-
Sub total		1,500		3,460
Fundraising events (gross)
Quiz Night				2,363
London Marathon				173
Other fundraising activities		111		-
**Sub total **		111		2,536
Scout hut income
Hire of building		7,060		9,050
Hire ofequipment		-		-
OtherScouthutincome				530
**Sub total **		7,060		9,580
Investment income
Bank interest (CAFcurrent)		34		27
Building Society interest (NS&I - closed in last financial year)		-		-
Building Society interest (CAF gold)		1,001		898
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service		-		-
Other investment income		-		-
Sub total		1,035		925
Total Gross Income Asset and investment sales, etc. Total receipts
		32,244		36,401
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		32,244		36,401

3rd Camberwell Scout Group (Charity no. 303829) Receipts and payments account

		Year start date	Year start date	Year end date
	For the year from	01/04/2024	To	31/03/2025
Receipts and payments
Payments		2024/25 Unrestricted funds £		2023/24 Unrestricted funds £
Charitable Payments
Membership subscriptions paid on(National/County/Area/Di	strict)	3,488		3,265
Youth programme and activities (includes expenses administered via stripe cards)				1,331
Adult support and training
Rent
Waterand Sewerage				125
Electricity and Gas		3,112		914
Telecoms				466
Insurance		2,184		1,498
Repairs and Renewals (includes expenses administered via stripe cards)				1,444
Hutmaintenance		3,454
Materials and equipment (includes expenses administered via stripe cards)		67		1,242
Printing and photocopying
Contribution to camp costs (includes expenses administered via stripe cards)		24,552		10,546
Uniforms				854
AGMand trustee expenses		1,314		83
Bankcharges, OSM fees & stripefees		445		679
Accountancy		200		200
Badges		444
CampingEquipment		2,042
Training		181		-
Sub total		41,484		22,646
Fundraising expenses
Detail 1		-		-
Detail 2		-		-
Detail3		-		-
Other fundraising costs		-		-
Sub total		-		-
Total Gross Expenditure Asset and investment purchases, etc. Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end
		41,484		22,646
		-
				-
		41,484		22,646
		- 9,240		13,755
		63,740		49,985
		54,501		63,740

3rd Camberwell Scout Group (Charity no. 303829)

Receipts and payments account

		Year start date	Year start date	Year end date
	For the year from	01/04/2024	To	31/03/2025
Statement of assets and liabilities	at the end	of the year
		31st March 2025 Unrestricted funds £		31st March 2024 Unrestricted funds £
Cash funds
Bank current account (CAF current)		10,779		19,859
Bankdeposit account		-		-
Building society account (CAF gold)		42,855		41,854
The ScoutAssociationShortTerm Investment Service		-		-
Unspentmoney onpre-loaded Stripe Card		867		2,027
Cash/Floats		-		-
Total cash funds		54,501		63,740
(agree balances with receipts an	dpayments account)	ok		ok
Other monetary assets
Taxclaim		-		-
Debts duefromthe County/Area/District/Group		-		-
Insurance claim		-		-
Sub total		-		-
Investment assets
Investment property-detail		-		-
Quoted investments		-		-
Other investments - detail		-		-
Sub total		-		-
Non monetary assets for charity's own use
Badge stock		100		100
Shop stock		-		-
Otherstock		-		-
Land and buildings		305,000		305,000
Motor vehicles		-		-
Scouting equipment, furniture etc		7,125		6,353

Other	-		-
Sub total	312,225		311,453
Liabilities
Accountsnot yet paid	-		-
Expenses incurred but not invoiced	-		-
Subscriptions not yet paid	-		-
Loan -detail	-		-
Other liabilities(summer campdeposits)	-		-
Sub total	-		-
Total net assets	366,725		375,193
Signature Clare Cheeseman Scott Beange The above receipts and payments account and statement of asset 11th January 2026 (the date of the Executive Committee meeting t behalf by	Print Name s and liabilities were approv hat approved the accounts)		ed by the Trustees on and signed on their
			Clare Cheeseman - Chair
			Scott Beange - Treasurer

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of 3rd Camberwell Scouts Group On accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025 Charity no (if any) 303829 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3110312025 Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): £J Address: cd/LL gied Lo IER October 2018

Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidan￿ for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018