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
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Date

Annual Accounts of the 15th Stout Grn￿p.
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
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15th (hlngford Scout Gmup Registered Charlty No. 303858
Ststement of Finandal Athitle$ 202*2025
NC
Fundrai5in8
Sub5
Interest
Donationslgrdnts
Hall Hire
Group activhies
GiftAid
Council tsx18rantsl
202*20Z5
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
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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.
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