Independent examiner's report to the trustees of the
15th Chingford Scout Group
I report on the accounts of the Group for the year ended 31.03.24 which are set out on page5 two
and three attached to this report.
This report is made solely to the Trustee5 in accordance with section 144 and 145 of the Charities Act
2011.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Exarniner.
As the charity Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, you consider that
the audit requirements of section 144{2) of the charities Act 2011 doe5 not apply and that an
independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
Examine the financial statements under Sertion 145 of the 2011 Act
Follow procedures laid down in the General Direction5 given under Sectlon 145 {5)
(b) of the 2011 Act: and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of examiner's report
My examinatlon was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given bythe Charity
Commlsslon. An examination includes a view of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also includes considerations of any
unusual Stems or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees
concernlng such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be
requlred in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audFt opinion on the view 8iven by the
accounts.
Independent examIne￿5 report.
In connertion with the examination, no matter has come to my attention;
Which glves me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements..
To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act and
To prepare accounts which accord with accounting conventions and
To comply wlth the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act:
Have not been met, or;
2 to which In my opinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached, or;
which gives me rÈa50nable case to believe that in any material respett the accounting roles of
the Group have not been met.
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Annual Accounts of the 15th Scout Group.
Registered Charlty 303858
Trustees. Statement
The 15th Chingford Scout Group is a charitable association under the umbrella of the Scout Association and operates
within the guidance laid down by P.O.R. a copy of which is available from the Association's Headquarters at Gilwell
Park.
The Executive Committee meets regularly throughout the year and is responsible for:_
Promoting the well-belng of the Group
Acting with the Group Scout Leader in all matters relating to flnance and property
Presenting an annual report and Statement of accounts at the Annual General Meeting of the Group
Notes to the Accounts for the
ear ended 31
March 2024
Accountin8 Polides
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the
statement of recommended prattise "Accounting for Charitles" Issued by the Charlty
Commissioners in Ottober 1995. The accounts cover the activities dlrettiy controlled by the
15th ChingFord Scout Group.
Basls of a¢countln8
The accounts have been prepared on the same basis as last year.
Incomin8 resources
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
Flxed assets
Tanglble flxed assets under the c05t model are stated at hlstorlcal cost less accumulated
depreciation. Historical cost includes expenditure that 15 dlrectly attributable to bringing the asset
to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended.
Depreciation is charged as cost of a55ets less their residue value over their estimated useful lives
using the stralght line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basls:
Equipment
Vehicles
Buildlng
20%
20%
15 year5
Pa8e 2

Isth Chingford Scout Group Registered Charlty No. 303858
Statement of Financial Activities 2023-2024
INCOME
Fundraising
Subs
Interest
Donationslgrants
Hall Hire
Group activltles
Glft Aid
Councll tax Igrantsl
2023-2024
5,128.59
13,245.05
687.79
1.157.74
3,120.00
9.520.67
£ 15.742.94
2022-2023
1,957.45
£ 11,632.00
124.46
1,042.74
12,573.00
TOTAL
£ 48,602.78
£ 27,929.65
EXPENDrruRE
H.Q. maintenance
Capltatlon
Insurance
Tralning
Donations
Councll tax Ipald by grants)
Electriclty
Water
Group activrtieslbadges
Depreciatlon
1.357.73
4,606.00
1.479.45
838.80
1.207.40
3.852.06
4,095.Ixi
1.416.77
3.590.73
181.58
£ 14,428.20
1.131.13
547.25
239.22
£ 20,329.77
TOTAL
£ 28,821.02
£ 30.480.07
Net surplus/ldeftcltl for year
19,781.76
2,550.42
BALANCE SHEET
Net worth of Group 31103124
Net surpluslldeficitl for current year
£ 75,526.95
£ 19.781.76
£ 78,077.37
2,550.42
Net worth of Grou
31
03
24
£ 95,308.71
£ 75,526.95
Represented bv".-
Barclays Comm. Acc.
8artlays Prem. Savlngs Ac¢.
H.Q. Idepreclated historlc costl
Flxed assets
Cash in hand
£ 31,785.22
57,816.20
17,679.26
£ 57,128.41
1.00
5,683.47
22.82
118.18
£ 95,308.71
£ 75,526￿5
Signed on behaif of the Group Committee
M. Codlln8
fjroup Scout Leader
J. Connell
Chair
M. Mooney
Treasurer
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srATEMENT OF RESERVES POUCY.
In the late 1970,5, it was necessary to consider rebuilding the Group Headquarters as it had become life
expired, and lots of fund raising of all types ensued.
As a result, the new Headquarters was opened in 1982 with a life expectancy of around 40 years, taking
it to 2022.
In 1982, the then committee decided to keep the slight surplus from the Building Fund as a Rebuilding /
Heavy Maintenance Fund to help with future costs.
This fund is now invested with Barclays Premium Savings Account and needing 2 slgnatures for
withdrawal, is for future rebuilding or. at the Group Committee's discretion. for major works such as
replacing floors or roofing.
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2024
The group has again had a successful year with membership numbers holding steady.
Financially we have a surplus of £19,781.76 attained by:
l. Parents, leaders and children have helped with fundraising. We raised £2,508 from hosting
a quiz nlght at the Headquarters. We also raised £1,354 from ba8 packing at Christma5 and
£1,127 from the sale of dressing up costumes.
2. Hire of the hall
3. Donations from the local community
4. Three years back Gift Aid money from HMRC thanks to Jo's hard work.
Some money to be spent on subsidising trips and camps for children.
Some money to be spent on minor repairs.