Greater London South County Scout Council
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Trustees, Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 January 2026
Reference and Administration details
Greater London South County Scout Council I'the Council") is constituted in accordance with the Rules of
The Scout Association and covers the London Boroughs of Bexleyi Bromleyi Lambeth, Southwark.
Lewisham, Royal Greenwich and Wandsworth. The Council is a Charity registered in EnEland No 303883.
Adminlstrative Detalls
President:
Vacant
Vice-Presidents'.
Howard B. Strong
Roger Cooke
Peter James
Gordon Carr
Linda Hurford
Mike Jackson
The County President and Vice-Presidents are not Trustees and have no executive role.
Trustees- County Trustee Board- The following served as Trustees from l February 2025 until the date
this Report was approved, except where indicated..
Ex-officio
County Chair
County Lead Volunteer
County Youth Lead
County Treasurer
David Dowle (appointed 19 July 2025, post previously vacantl
Judy Freeman
Joseph Shippam
Tim Birse
Elected Trustees..
Martyn Bain (resigned 19 July 20251, Sydney CodalilresiEned 19 july 20251, Ben Ensom. Bill Gunn, Ja￿n
Hagan Iresigned 19 July 20251, Wendy Hutcheson lappointed 19 july 20251, Russell lones, Cheryl
Stonebridge, Russell Zaple.
Principal Bankers
Barclays Bank plc
CAF Bank Limited
Independent Examiner
Latham Lambourne, Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors.
18 Woodlands Park, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2EL
Registered Offices and County Headquarters
South London Scout Centre, Grange Lane, Dulwich, London, SE217LH
General enquiries
contact.us
50uthlondonscouts.or
.uk. Telephone.. 0843 289 0712
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Structure, Governance and Management
Constitution
Greater London South County Scout Council I'the Council") is an unincorporated association constituted in
accordance with the Rules of The Scout Association IRegistered Charity No. 3038831 covering the London
Boroughs of Bexley. Bromley, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Royal Greenwich and Wandsworth.
The Council's governing documents are those of The Scout Association (Registered Charity number
3061011- They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Scout
Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. The Council is a trust
established under The Scout Association's rules, which are common to all Scouts in the United Kingdom.
The Council's role is to offer leadership and support to the Scout Districts and Groups within our
geographic administrative area.
The Council sUPPOrts and encourages the development of scouting in the county. It comprises members of
the county team, representatives from the scout network, county scout active support units, and our
districts and groups within the county.
The county is led by the lead volunteer for South London Scouts and is governed by the County Trustee
Board I'the Board" or'the CTB"). The Board is accountable to the Council for the satisfactory running of
the county. The members of the Board are responsible, as Charity Trustees, for all matters concerning
property and finance and for ensuring the proper use of the county's resources to support scouting in the
county. Members of the Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining
the Board. The support of the Boards helps other volunteers run high-quality and safe programmes that
gives young people skills for life.
Merger of Countles
On 13, July 2024 the Counties of Greater London South (covering the London Boroughs of Lambeth,
Southwark, Lewisham, Royal Greenwich and Wandsworthl and Greater London South-East I'GLSE'I
(covering the London Boroughs of Bexley and Bromleyl voted to merge their activities, both operationally
and to create a single registered charity. The merger was effected by Greater London South-East
transferring all its assets, liabilities and operations to Greater London South. Greater London South-East
has been de-reElStered by the Charity Commission.
The Board decided to adopt the financial period end date of 31, January used by GLSE. Accordingly, the
prior period figures shown in the Financial Statements cover the activities of the county for a ten-month
period from I" April 2024 to 31" January 2025, and those of GLSE from 13, July 2024 to 31" January 2025.
Risk and internal control
The county has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance
against material mismanagement or loss. These include two 'signatories' for all payments and
comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.
The Trustees have identified the following as the potential key risks that the County could face..
Exposure to financial loss from events- mitigated by a robust events approval process
Reputational damage from adverse press coverage- mitigated by the use of our perception team and the
Scout Association media team
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Reduced income from a fall in membership in our component Districts which generates the major part of
our income- mitlEated by the support and training of volunteer Scout Leaders to enable a challenging,
vigorous and appealing programme for young people.
Safeguarding- The risk of a safeguarding incident involving our members. We mitigate this risk with our
appointments process, including DBS searches to vet new adults and a mandatory safeguarding training
package.
Safety- The risk to health through unsafe practices. We mitigate the risk through a mandatory safety
training package, a system of adventurous activity permits and adherence to the Scout Association Policy,
Organisation and Rules.
Major incident at the South London Scout Centre We mitigate this risk through extensive team training
and adherence to regulatory and legislative requirements for health and safety and the maintenance of
buildings and equipment and the provision of hazardous activities.
Key Policies
We follow and adhere to The Scout Association's key policies relating to=
Equal Opportunities
Privacy and Data Protection
Religious
Safety and Safeguarding
Vetting
Youth member Anti-BullyinE
These are listed alphabetically rather than in any order of importance or priority. They can be found in the
current edition of the Policy, Organisation & Rules of The Scout Association and www.scouts.or
.uk
about-
us
Investment and Reserves Policy
South London Scouts is committed to strong financial stewardship, ensuring that we can support high-
quality Scouting for young people across the County now and into the future. The County is therefore
seeking ways to diversify its income, recognising that relying solely on annual membership subscriptions
and the limited scope for these to rise over time, places a limit on what we can achieve.
While the majority of income comes from member subscriptions, our approach is to build and maintain
resetves. Our membership can benefit from the investment returns and accumulated interest over time,
reducing pressure on subscriptions with additional income from investments.
The Board exercises careful oversight of all financial matters, with a focus on budgeting events and
activities, and maintenance of assets. Financial risks are regularly reviewed and managed.
We acknowledge the balance between risk and return.. while investing in equities and other financial
instruments can offer higher returns over time, they also expose us to short-term fluctuations in value.
With that in mind, we have adopted the following policies..
Investment Policy
The County will invest in tangible assets only when necessary for the delivery of County seDJices
le.g., tools, equipment, or facilities). Any assets no longer in use and with financial value should be
sold.
Up to 20% of the County's unrestricted net assets, as reported in the latest accounts, may be
invested in risk-bearing financial instruments such as shares, long duration bonds, or similar
products. These investments must be made through collective investment schemes that offer a
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broad spread of underlying assets. All such schemes require approval by the County Trustee Board
ICTBI.
Cash and near-cash funds managed by professional investment managers may be used, provided
that no single fund holds more than 2(Y16 of the County's unrestricted net assets. These funds must
be held in trust.
Bank deposits must be placed in accounts protected by the Financial Services Compensation
Scheme IFSCSI, and no more than the FSCS protection limit should be held in any one account.
Reserves Pollcy
The County aims to maintain unrestricted funds equivalent to two years of budgeted revenue expenditure
excluding known commitments and funds earmarked for planned development. County subscription
levels will be set with the goal of meeting and sustaining this reserve target.
Building and maintaining strong reserves allows the County to weather unexpected costs, invest in future
development, and generate additional income through interest and investment returns. This ensures we
can continue to deliver excellent Scouting while reducinE financial pressures on our members.
Objectives and activities
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 cooperate 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.
Public Benefit Statement
We believe that using the Scout Method we meet the Charity Commission for England and Wales public
benefit criteria for both the advancement of education, and the advancement of citizenship and
community development and being as diverse as the communities we serve.
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Achievements and Performance
Organisationally we continue to merge the activities of the two predecessor Counties so that we operate
increasingly as a single entity. This takes hard work and a commitment to accepting change. Most of our
volunteers have accepted this need and made changes in what they do cheerfully. Operationally one of the
County's main responsibilities is to select, train and manage our team for the World Scout Jamboree in
Poland in 2027. We had over 200 applications for the 40 places, showing the esteem in which the County
organisation is held. The first part of this document reviews the activities of our various Teams and the
sections for which they are responsible. It makes encouraging reading.
Financial Review
The accounts attached are the Countvs first for a twelve-month period following restructure. The prior
year figures relate to a ten-month period for Greater London South, and a six-month period for Greater
London South-East.
Our primary source of income for our unrestricted general fund is the county membership fee charged in
respect of each youth member. Scout Groups collect a subscription which covers their own costs as well as
the fees charged by the District, County and National Headquarters. Funds are passed up the chain from
Groups each March and April. We set the County membership fee for 2025 at £10 with no great experience
of how costs would emerge in our first year of working together.
In the event general fund unrestricted income, for the period was £119,4(K) and associated expenditure
was £121,500, a small deficit of £2,100 which is a very creditable result given the uncertainties.
Major changes occurred in the management of The Fort, as explained elsewhere. Moving from a volunteer
Warden to employed staff will change the finances of the Centre. Despite paying salaries for the last
quarter of the year, the Centre made a small surplus of £1,300.
The County membership fee for 2026 has been set at £10.50 per youth member. This should generate a
modest increase in reserves as part of our plan to support subscriptions with investment income. We have
also reviewed charges for use of the South London Scout Centre to ensure that charges cover the new
anticipated level of costs.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true
and fair view of the charity's financial activities durin8 the year and of its financial posltion at the end of the
year lunless the charity is entitled to prepare accounts on the alternative receipts and payments basis). In
preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charitable organisation will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable it to ensure that the financial
statements comply with applicable laws and regulations. They are also responsible for safe8uarding the
assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and
other irregularities.
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Independent Examinerfs Report
To the Trustees of Greater London South County Scout Council:
I report on the accounts of the Council for the period ended 31 January 2026 which comprise the
Statement of Financial Artr¥ities, the Balance Sheet. and ￿lated notes.
This report is made solely to the trustees in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work
has been undertaken so that I may state to the charitVs trustees tI￿se matters which l am required to
State to them in an Independent Examinerfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent
permttted by law. I do not accept responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charitvs trustees
for my examination work.
Rospective responslblllties ol tho trusteq$ and examlno
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparatlon of the financial statements. You consider
that the audit requirement of Settion 144121 of the Charities Art 2011 (the 2011 Act). doe5 not apply. It is
my responsibility to..
examlne the actounts lunder section 145 of the 2011 Art),
to follow the procedures laid down in the Dirertions grven by the Charity Commission {under
sertion 14515)Ibl of the 2011 Act). and
State whether particular Matters have cow* to my attentK>n.
Basls of Independent Examlners rewt
My examination was carried out in •ccordance with the Direction5 8iven by the Charity Commlssion. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charlty and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideratlon of any unusual items or disclosures In
the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matter5. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not
express èn audit opinion on the view 8iven the accounts.
Indtyendent Examlnefs Stat•ment
In connectlon with my examinatK>n. no material matter has come to my attention:
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that In any material respect:
The requirements to keep proper accounting records lin accordan￿ with Section 130 of the
2011 Artl: and to prepare accounts which accord wilh the accounting records and comply wlth
the methods and principles of the Actounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Prartice applicable to charIt￿S preparing thelr accounts In accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffectNe I
January 20151.
the accounting requirements of the 2011 Art have not been met, or
2. to which. in
inion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandin8 of
the
o be reached,
Jo
n Lambourne FCA
For and on behalf of Latham Lambjurne Ltd
Chartered Accountants
18 Woodlands Park.
Bexlev.
Kent, DA5 2EL
10th June 2026
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GREATER LONDON SOUTH COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31JANUARY 2026
TOTAL
TOTAL
NOTE
UNRESTRICTED
General
Deslgnated
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
2026
FUNDS
2025
2026
INCOMING RESOURCES
3a Membership fee, donations, etc.
3b Grants received
3c Charitable income
3d Income from assets
Total Incomlng resources
101,683
1,993
4,891
10,881
119,448
1,373
2,200
26,981
142,060
172.614
1,930
53,760
7,220
104,986
57,953
39,092
152,941
354.972
46,921
39,283
51,405
139,531
277.140
62.910
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable expenditure
4a Events and support to Groups
4b Staff and administration
4c Premises
Total resources expended
33,208
83,594
4,710
121.512
24.117
13,718
131,983
169.818
20,391
620
77,716
97,932
136,693
312.341
89,180
59,946
167,961
317.087
21.011
NET INCOMING RESOURCES
.2,064
2.796
41.899
42.631
.39,947
GLSE balance5 transferred
Gains & Losses on Investments
161,358
1,746
-4,482
-4,482
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
-6,546
2.796
41.899
38.149
123,157
Balances bvrought forward
407,703
149,063
13,533
570,299
447,142
BALANCES AT 31 JANUARY
401,157
151.859
55.432
608.448
570.299
Note.. Restricted funds are colletted or donated for a specific purpose. Designated funds have been given without restriction,
but have been allocated by the County Trustee Board towards a specific purpose or project.
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GREATE
LON
N SOUTH COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
DALANCE SHEET AT 315
JANUARY 1026
Not•
2026
2U26
2025
FIKEDASSET INVESTMENTS
14D.162
39,643
CURREprfASSErs
Debtors
Short temi deposlts
Cdsh at bank and irt h3nd
Total
7,164
455,342
32.4
494,986
487,963
SJJ,/69
LIABILMES.. Amountsfalllng
8 du¢ withln one year
NETCURREMT ASSETS
468,286
530.656
NUAJSErs
FUNDS
unrestrited Gener31 Funds
401.157
407,703
Des*nated Funds..
Snuth I nnA￿￿ Scout C4ntra
Top Awards Team
Total Designated Fund5
148.45t?
3.402
147,182
1,881
149,(
151,859
Restrfcted Funds.
Jxck RetchcyAw&rd
Jchenie
World 5coutJamboree 2027
Future Overseas Expeditions
37,650
13,456
4,826
9,133
4.4nn
15,555
55,432
TOTAL FUNDS
608,448
The note5 on p88e5 9 to 14 fortn an Integral part of these accounts.
Approved by CounTyTrustee Board on 5 May 2026 and siened on It4 beha￿bY
Member
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## **GREATER LONDON SOUTH COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL** 

## **Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31st January 2026** 

## **1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

## a) Basis of accounting 

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ' Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015). The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. 

## b) Income 

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably. 

## c) Expenditure 

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to each category. 

## d) Fixed Assets 

The Trustees have decided to follow the policy adopted by Greater London South-East of writing off all capital purchases to the Statement of Financial Activities at the point of purchase.  None of the fixed assets currently owned by the County has any material realisable value on disposal.  The Trustees believe that this policy, which is not in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards, in appropriate to give readers of the accounts a clear view as to the financial affairs of the County. 

## e) Membership subscriptions 

The County collects membership subscriptions from the constituent districts which include the subscriptions charged by National Headquarters.  The amounts which are passed on to Headquarters are treated as agency income and are included in the Statement of Financial Activities as a deduction from the gross income received. 

## f) Leasing commitments 

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the lease period. 

## g) Pension costs 

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as paid. 

## h) Merger of Charities and change in Accounting Period 

On 13[th] July 2024 the Counties of Greater London South and Greater London South-East (“GLSE”) voted to merge their activities, both operationally and to create a single registered charity.  The merger was effected 

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by GLSE transferring all its assets, liabilities and operations to Greater London South.  Greater London South-East has been de-registered by the Charity Commission. 

The Trustees decided to adopt the financial period end date of 31st January used by GLSE. Accordingly, the prior period figures shown in the Financial Statements cover the activities of the county for a ten-month period from 1st April 2024 to 31st January 2025, including the former GLSE from 13th July 2024 to 31st January 2025.  Activities of GLSE prior to the merger are not shown in the Statement of Financial Activities; fund balances transferred on the merger date are separately identified. 

## **2 FUND ACCOUNTING** 

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specified purposes. 

Restricted funds arise from the Jack Petchey Award Scheme, where amounts received that are not awarded as grants need to be returned to the Jack Petchey Foundation.  They also include funds raised for, and the expenses of, County-run overseas expeditions, including our contingent to the World Scout Jamboree.  In these cases, any material excess funds would normally be returned to the donors, normally the parents of young people participating. 

The County Trustee Board also designates part of its unrestricted fund for specific purposes.  Despite making a designation, the Board may use designated funds for any purpose within the objects of the charity.  The County has two such designated funds: for the South London Scout Centre and for the Top Awards Team.  The latter run advanced adventurous activities for participants from across the County, helping them to complete the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and other challenges. 

The accounts of the Top Awards Team have not hitherto been consolidated in the County Financial Statements.  This year they are consolidated into both the current and prior year figures.  The prior year figures shown are therefore not consistent with the published figures for 2025-26.  The Trustees consider that there is no material difference in the Balance Sheet. 

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**GREATER LONDON SOUTH COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026** 

||||||**TOTAL**|**TOTAL**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**UNRESTRICTED**||**RESTRICTED**|**FUNDS**|**FUNDS**|
|||**General**|**Designated**||**2026**|**2025**|
|||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|3|**INCOMING RESOURCES**||||||
|3a|**Membership fee, donations and similar income**||||||
||Membership Fees|515,130|0|1,930|517,060|_217,408_|
||_less_ membership fees passed on|-417,010|0||-417,010|_-171,638_|
||Membership fees retained|98,120|0|1,930|100,050|_45,770_|
||Donations|563|1,373|0|1,936|_1,151_|
||Legacies|3,000|0|0|3,000|_0_|
||**Total**|**101,683**|**1,373**|**1,930**|**104,986**|**_46,921_**|
|3b|**Grants received**||||||
||Jack Petchey funds|0|0|45,200|45,200|_9,283_|
||Other grant funding|1,993|2,200|8,560|12,753|_30,000_|
||**Total**|**1,993**|**2,200**|**53,760**|**57,953**|**_39,283_**|
|3c|**Charitable income**||||||
||D of E Award fees|4,891|1,348|0|6,239|_5,395_|
||Youth event fees|0|25,633|7,220|32,853|_46,010_|
||**Total**|**4,891**|**26,981**|**7,220**|**39,092**|**_51,405_**|
|3d|**Income from assets**||||||
||South London Scout Centre fees|0|140,031|0|140,031|_131,193_|
||Interest and dividends|10,881|2,029|0|12,910|_8,338_|
||**Total**|**10,881**|**142,060**|**0**|**152,941**|**_139,531_**|
||**TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES**|**119,448**|**172,614**|**62,910**|**354,972**|**_277,140_**|



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**GREATER LONDON SOUTH COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026** 

|4<br>4a<br>4b<br>4c|**RESOURCES EXPENDED**<br>**Charitable expenditure**<br>**Events and support to Groups**<br>Youth events<br>County events<br>Jack Petchey grants made<br>OSM Gold plus<br>Adult Training<br>Youth Training Courses<br>D of E Award Scheme costs<br>Adult Awards<br>**Total**<br>**Staff and administration**<br>Salary/NI/Pension<br>Staff expenses<br>Office Holders Expenses<br>Administration costs<br>Printing and copying<br>Office Equipment<br>Professional Fees & Licences<br>Badges and uniform<br>Conferences/AGM<br>Website<br>IT support<br>**Total**<br>**Premises**<br>Rent & Council tax<br>Waste disposal<br>Utilities<br>Insurance<br>Building upkeep/maintenance<br>Estate maintenance<br>Camping/Estate Equipment<br>SLSC major  developments<br>**Total**<br>**TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED**|**TOTAL**<br>**_TOTAL_**<br>**RESTRICTED**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**_FUNDS_**<br>**General**<br>**Designated**<br>**2026**<br>**_2025_**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>5,599<br>22,912<br>0<br>28,511<br>_28,405_<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>_32,735_<br>0<br>0<br>16,683<br>16,683<br>_12,800_<br>16,432<br>0<br>0<br>16,432<br>_3,870_<br>3,283<br>1,205<br>0<br>4,488<br>_4,088_<br>2,807<br>0<br>3,708<br>6,515<br>_1,726_<br>5,034<br>0<br>0<br>5,034<br>_3,514_<br>53<br>0<br>0<br>53<br>_2,042_<br>**33,208**<br>**24,117**<br>**20,391**<br>**77,716**<br>**_89,180_**<br>44,929<br>8,318<br>0<br>53,247<br>_35,243_<br>3,118<br>1,420<br>0<br>4,538<br>_2,136_<br>3,581<br>0<br>0<br>3,581<br>_3,247_<br>1,937<br>3,980<br>215<br>6,132<br>_6,629_<br>2,443<br>0<br>0<br>2,443<br>_5,326_<br>1,773<br>0<br>0<br>1,773<br>_3,630_<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>_2,040_<br>0<br>0<br>405<br>405<br>_0_<br>7,875<br>0<br>0<br>7,875<br>_0_<br>10,514<br>0<br>0<br>10,514<br>_1,695_<br>7,424<br>0<br>0<br>7,424<br>_0_<br>**83,594**<br>**13,718**<br>**620**<br>**97,932**<br>**_59,946_**<br>0<br>17,740<br>0<br>17,740<br>_17,414_<br>0<br>3,105<br>0<br>3,105<br>_2,348_<br>0<br>23,337<br>0<br>23,337<br>_19,984_<br>1,864<br>4,472<br>0<br>6,336<br>_5,252_<br>0<br>42,105<br>0<br>42,105<br>_42,621_<br>0<br>2,241<br>0<br>2,241<br>_3,728_<br>0<br>10,766<br>0<br>10,766<br>_1,063_<br>2,846<br>28,217<br>0<br>31,063<br>_75,551_<br>**4,710**<br>**131,983**<br>**0**<br>**136,693**<br>**_167,961_**<br>**121,512**<br>**169,818**<br>**21,011**<br>**312,341**<br>**_317,087_**<br>**UNRESTRICTED**|
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**GREATER LONDON SOUTH COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026** 

|5<br>**STAFF COSTS**<br>Salaries and fees<br>Social security costs<br>Pension costs<br>**Total**|**2026**<br>**_2025_**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>51,091<br>_34,376_<br>0<br>_0_<br>1,246<br>_867_<br>**52,337**<br>**_35,243_**|
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At 31st January 2026 there were 2 employees ( _2025 - 1)_ 

## 6 **FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS** 

## **Investment Assets** 

During the year the Trustees reviewed their Investment Policy and took advantage of the ability to increase investment in risk assets using existing funds from the COIF series managed by CCLA Investment Management Ltd 

|Unit holding at 1st February 2025<br>Purchases during year<br>Revaluation<br>**Unit holding at 31st January 2026**|**Total**<br>**No of units**<br>**Value (£)**<br>**No of units**<br>**Value (£)**<br>**Value (£)**<br>10,616.840<br>34,256<br>4,244.530<br>5,388<br>39,644<br>20,240.975<br>60,000<br>35,277.807<br>45,000<br>105,000<br>-5,219<br>737<br>-4,482<br>30,857.815<br>89,037<br>39,522.337<br>51,125<br>140,162<br>**COIF Ethical Investment Fund**<br>**COIF Short-dated Bond Fund**|
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|7<br>**DEBTORS**<br>Prepayments<br>Other debtors<br>**Total**<br>8<br>**LIABILITIES:  Amounts falling due within o**<br>Accruals and deferred income<br>Other creditors<br>**Total**|**TOTAL**<br>**_TOTAL_**<br>**RESTRICTED**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**_FUNDS_**<br>**General**<br>**Designated**<br>**2026**<br>**_2025_**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>1,200<br>3,914<br>0<br>5,114<br>_3,794_<br>1,750<br>300<br>0<br>2,050<br>_0_<br>**2,950**<br>**4,214**<br>**0**<br>**7,164**<br>**_3,794_**<br>**ne year**<br>1,700<br>0<br>0<br>1,700<br>_1,620_<br>25,000<br>0<br>0<br>25,000<br>_1,493_<br>**26,700**<br>**0**<br>**0**<br>**26,700**<br>**_3,113_**<br>**UNRESTRICTED**|
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**UTH COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL NANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## **NDED 31 JANUARY 2026** 

## **9 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND** 


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|TOTAL|TOTAL|
|UNRESTRICTED|RESTRICTED|FUNDS|FUNDS|
|General|Designated|2026|2025|
|£|£|£|£|£|
|Investments|140,162|0|0|140,162|39,643|
|Short term deposits|277,041|137,424|40,877|455,342|487,963|
|Cash at Bank and in hand|7,704|10,221|14,555|32,480|42,012|
|Debtors|2,950|4,214|0|7,164|3,794|
|Liabilities|-26,700|0|0|-26,700|-3,113|
|Total|401,157|151,859|55,432|608,448|570,299|

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## **10 TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES** 


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|2026|2025|
|£|£|
|Remuneration paid to Trustees|0|0|
|Expenses Reimbursed to Trustees|3,553|1,497|
|Number of Trustees Reimbursed|3|5|

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Trustees were reimbursed for necessary out of pocket expenses spent on Council business at agreed rates, and for expenditure incurred by them on behalf of the Council.. 

## **11 INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES** 


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|2026|2025|
|£|£|
|Independent Examination fee|1,420|1,360|
|Fees for other services|280|260|
|1,700|1,620|

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