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 31.03.25 which are set out on pages two and three attached to this report. This report is made solely to the Trustees in accordance with section 144 and 145 of the Charities Act 2011. Respettive responslbllltles of Trustees and Examlner. As the charity Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, you considerthat the audit requirements of section 144(2) of the charities Act 2011 does not apply and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to". Examine the financial statements under Section 145 of the 2011 Act Follow procedures laid down in the General Directions given under Section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act: and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of examlner's report My examination was carrled out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examinatlon 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 items or disclosures In the accounts and seeking explanatlons from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequentlv I do not express an audit opinion on the view8iven by the accounts. Independent examlner's reporL In connection with the examination, no matter has come to my attention; Which glves me reasonable cause to believe that in anv 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 with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act. Have not been met, or: 2 to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be Teached, or. which gives me reasonable case to believe that in any material respect the accounting roles of the Group have not been met. Signature Name Address GQAc£ ILio LL 16Tr4PLC-fcN Date
Annual Accounts of the 15th Stout Grnp. Registered Chaflty 303858 Trustees, Statement The 15th Chingford Scout Group is a charitsble association under the umbrella of the Scout Association and operates wlthin the 8uidance laid down by P.O.R, a copy of which is awdilable from the Association's Headquarters at Gllwell Park. The Executive Commlttee meets regularly throughout the year and is responsible for:_ Promoting the well-belng of the Group Actin8 wlth the Group Scout Leader in all matters relating to finance and property Presenting an annual report and ststement of accounts atthe Annual General Meeting of the Group to e Attounts for the ar ended 31st Marth 2025 A¢countlng Polldes The accounts have been prepared In accordance wlth appllcable accountlng stsndards and the ststernent of recommended practise "Accounting for Charities" issued by the Charity Commlssioners In October 1995. The accounts cover the actlvlties dlrectly ¢ontrolled by the Isth Chlngford Scout Group. Bas1$ of ac¢ountlnK The accounts have been prepared on the same basls as last year. Incomlng Tesourc•s The accounts have been prepared on a recelpts and payments basls. Flxed assets Tanglble fixed assets under the c05t model are stated at hlstorical cost les5 accumulated depreciation. Hlstorlcal cost includes expenditure that Is dlrectly attributsble to bringing the asset to the locatlon and condltlon necessary for It to be capable of operatlng In the manner Intended. Depreelation is ¢har8ed as c05t of assets less thelr residue value over thelr estlmated useful Ilves Using the 5tralght line method. Depreciation Is provlded on the following basis: Equipment Vehicles Bullding 15 years Page 2
15th (hlngford Scout Gmup Registered Charlty No. 303858 Ststement of Finandal Athitle$ 2022025 NC Fundrai5in8 Sub5 Interest Donationslgrdnts Hall Hire Group activhies GiftAid Council tsx18rantsl 20220Z5 4,834.46 E 11,803.00 857.88 1,435.93 7.765.LNJ £ 10,254.00 2023-2024 5,128.59 £ 13,245.05 687.79 1,157.74 3,120.00 9.520.67 £ 15.742.94 £ 36.950.27 £ 48.fA78 XPENofT H.Q malntenance Capltation Insurance Training Donations Council tsx Ipald by 8rèntsl Electricity Water Group actlvltles/bad8es Depreclatlon 1.850.16 4,250.00 1,419.99 1,357.73 4,606.00 1,479.45 838.80 1,207.40 1,557.13 2,981.36 362.17 £ 10.082.84 1,362.92 3.590.73 181.58 £ 14,428.20 1,131.13 £ 23.866.57 £ 28 82L02 Net surplus/ldefldt) for year £ 13,083.70 £ 19,781.76 BALA Net worth of Group 3V03125 Net surplus/ldefidt) for current year £ 95,308.71 £ 13,083.70 75.526.95 £ 19,781.76 £ 108.392.41 95.308.71 Reprttented ty:. Barclays Comm. Aco Bardays Prem. Savin8s Aco H.Q {depreciated hlstoric cost) Flxed assets Cash In hand £ 45,373.96 £ 58,674.08 £ 31,785.22 £ 57.816.20 1.00 5.683.47 22.82 4,320.55 22.82 £ 1(439Z41 £ 95.308.71 Signed on behalf of the Group Committee . Codlln8 Group Scout Leader J. Connell Chair M. Mooney Treasurer Page 3
STATEMENf OF RESERVES POLICY. In the late 1970's, 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 eXpeCtaTr 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 maintenan Fund to help with future costs. This fund is now invested with Barclays Premium Savings Account and needin8 2 signatures 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 succe55tul year with memtsership numbers holding steady. Financlally we have a surplus of £13,083.70 attained by: l. Parents, leaders and children have helped with fundraising. We raised £430 from hosting a quiz night at the Headquarters. We also raised £1,735 from bag packing at Christmas, £1,257 from selling gift wrapper donated by Tescos and £653 from the sale of dressing up costumes. 2. Hire of the hall 3. Donations from the local community 4. Depsolts for the trip to Scotland taking place In May 2025. The money will be spent on subsidising trips and camps for chlldren, as well as being spent on minor repalrs. Page 4