Scouts
1st Kesgrave
ANNUAL REPORT
AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 March 2024

1st Kesgrave Scout Group
TRUSTEES REPORT
Annual Report 31 March 2024
REFERERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Registered Chan'ty No.
Group Registration No.
Charity contact name..
Charity contact address:
Charity main address:
Chan'ty website;
305662
L 246931
Mrs Celia Comber
7 Quantock Ck)se, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP5 1AS
The Scout Hall. Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JF
W￿.ke5graVescouts.Org. uk
Trustees who manage the charlty (as per the old Executlve Structure)
Date appointed
Date resigned
PRESIDENT
THE TRUSTEES - Ex Offtcio
Group Scout Leader
Mr Tony Smith
13 July 2024
Mr Gareth Cox
Mr Jonathan Ogden
Mr Carl Gloass
Mr Nick Hepplestone
Mrs Karen Pringle
Mrs Celia Comber
Mrs Melanie Clack
Mr Alex Leggett
Mr Henry Slim
Mrs Michelle Higgins
Chaiman
Vice- Chairman
Secretsry
Treasurer
Beaver Leader Representative
Cub Leader Representative
Scout Leader Representatlve
Explorer Leader Representalive
1 January 2013 1 September 2023
1 September 2023
17 June 2004
27 June 2015
10 May 2000
1 July 1988
16 July 2022
16 July 2022
16 July 2022
16 June 2017
13 July 2024
13 July 2024
13 July 2024
13 July 2024
THE TRUSTEES - Elected
Parent Rep.
Par8nt Rep.
Parent Rep.
Parent Rep.
Parent Rep
Parent Rep,
Elected
Elected
Mr Daniel Thomas
Mr Gareth Brown
Mr Jonathan Ashley
Mrs Melanie Meekings
Mrs Kale Howard
Mrs Gina Keinhans
Mr Gareth Cox
Mr Matthew Clack
12 July2021
13 July 2020
22 October 2012
13 July 2020
3 July 2023
3 July 2023
13 July 2024
13 July 2024
13 July 2024
31 March 2023
13 July 2024
13 July 2024
13 July 2024
13 July 2024
THE TRUSTEES - Nominated
Health & Safely
Hall Booking Secretary
Rupert Fison Centre Director
Fundraising Team
Fundraising Team
Fundraising Team
Outdoor Actwities
V8Gant
Mr5 Judith Francis
Mr Alan Comber
Mrs Carol Ball
Mrs Jean Bridle
Mrs Sarah Linse
Mrs Jo Saagi
1 June 1996
1 January 1986
1 January 1991
1 September 1983
14July 2018
16 July 2006
3 July 2023
December 2023
13 July 2024
THE TRUSTEES - Co-¢Wted
Mr Tony Smith
Mrs Tracey Vobe
1 April 1992
l January 2008
13 July 2024
13 July 2024
Cuslodian Trustees
The Scout A550ciation Trust Corporation, Gilwell Park,
Bury Road, Chingford, London E4 7QW
Professional Advisors
Sanker8
Santander. Bridle Rd, Bootle, Merseyside. L30 4GB
United Trust Bank Ltd, One Ropemaker Sl, London EC2Y 9AW
Cambridge and Counties Bank, Chamwood Court. New Walk, Leicesler LE16TE
Barclays Bank
Investments
M&G Charities, PO Box 9038, Chelmsford. CM99 2XF
Independent Examiner.
Christine Wade, Hastings Wade. 58-60 Slowupland Road.
Stowmatket. IP14 SAL

1st Kesgrave Scout Group
Annual Report 31 March 2024
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
The 1st Kesgrave Scout Group is part of the Scout Association and belongs to the Deben Scout District. The
Group's governing documents are those of 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.
Constitution
The Group is a trust established under its rules, which are common to all Scouts.
Trustee selection
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association.
At the AGM on 13th July there were a number of resignations in order to reduce the number of trustees to
comply with new directions from the Scout Association to have a maximum of 12 trustees.
Govemance
The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board (formerly the Group Executive Committee) 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 Executive Committee consisled of 3 Independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary
together with the Group Scout Leader (GSL), individual section leaders and parent representation. The
Trustee Board will have a Chair, Treasurer and GSL and then up to 9 other elected trustees and will continue
to meet 3 times a year.
Members of the Trustee Board need to complete training within the first few months of joining the committee.
This Group Trustee Board exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the
appointments and is responslble for..
The maintenance of Group propety,
The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance.
The insurance of persons, propety and equipment.
Group public occasions.
Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support.
Appointing any sub committees that may be required.
Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than those who are elected.
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, propety, and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property,
and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the church, community centre and other Scout
Groups. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents Insuran￿ in place to mitigate against permanent
105S.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters, and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to
the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy.
Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising.
The Group does hold a reserve, which should ensure the continuity of activities, should there be a major
reduction in income. The Committee 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 were a reduction in the number of leaders to an UnaC￿ptab]e level in a particular
section or the group 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.
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 14. If there were
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<ase scenario, the complete c105ure of the
Group.

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The group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance
against material mismanagernent or loss. these include 2 signatories for all payments and comprehensive
insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.
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 Scoutlng
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.
Volunteers
All the section leaders and helpers are volunteers and volunteers carry out all the fundraising. The only paid
employee of the charity is the cleaner who helps to look after the daY-t￿daY wnning of the premises.
Public Beneflt
The Group rneets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education
and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The Group was formed in April 1927 and comprises Beaver Colonies, three Cub Packs and Scout
Troops. Membership has reduced this year due to the reduction in the number of sections and the reduction
in the membership of each section.
Chaimian's Address AGM 2024
Honoured Guests, Leaders, Supporters. parents and young people - welcome to the Annual Group Meeting
for 2024 here at the camping field at our Family Camp. I hope that you have been enjoying everything that
has been going on - it takes a lol of effort to put this sort of event on and l am sure we are all very grateful to
all those who have worked and planned to put this event on.
During the past year we have seen a change of GSL with Jono Ogden and he comes on board just as Scout
HQ announced the Transformation Programme which is looking at how Scouting 15 managed at all leve15
and also how it's viewed from outside with planned changes to role names. These will take place when the
new HQ data system is in place, planned now at the end of 2024, but we can start to Use the new names
locally if we like to be more aligned to the 'team working and leading, approach being promoted, but it will
take time to get used tol
One of the largest changes ever to have happened is when the Group Trustee Board set the process in
motion to buy a greenfseld site right outside our own back-door.. well, just across the road. It was an
opportunity too good to miss on a number of fronts and so the 'The Garden,, as it is affectionately known,
was acquired at auction and a team of volunteers have, after a lot of hard work, now transformed the former
back garden to a useful facility for Scouting activities as well as equipment Storage. An official opening is
planned for later in the year.
There is no doubt that 'Volunteering' is a valuable activity to consider to not only help with running
organisations or clubslsocieties in numerous ways, but to also help ourselves sometimes too; that's when we
can fit it in with any 'spare time. that we rnay have. We have a waiting list ot young people wanting to join
Scouting and take part in the programme of activities to build up their own resilience and nurture their own
'skills for life, and to meet that need, the group needs more adults to train and become leaders. If you would
like to know more, then please come and talk to the leaders about whays involved.

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Coupled with that is the need for Group Trustees, those people that ensure the group meets all the
requirements of the Scout Association rules and regulats'ons as well as those from the Charity Commission.
With the Transformation going on. at this AGM, we have a number of changes to take account of and the
size and shape of the Group Trustee Board has required changes which we will be putling in place from now
on which means some roles are disappearing. I would like to specifically thank the Group Trustees for the
dedication and service that they have given over the years.
Our centenary year is in 2027 and it only through volunteers taking on the many tasks involved in managing
the group and its facilities and providing the Scouting Programme that thi5 all happens; without them, it
would all literally crumble and to those volunteers currently in the group in Iheir many guises, I say a really
HUGE 'THANK YOU, as it is you who continue to make this group achieve what it does for Ihe young people
and community of Kesgrave.
Thank you ALL very much for your support!
Carl Gloess Chair
Gmup Scout Leadeffs Report
After an impressive 12-year tenure, Gareth has made the decision to transilion from his role as group scout
leader. This transition, which was preceded by a period of advertisement. has led to my decision to step into
the role. l am excited to continue contributing to the Scout group, a communily I have been a part of for
nearly 30 years, and to Kesgrave as a whole.
Over the past year, all sections have participated in their own camps and sleepovers, enabling activilies to
be attempted that would generally be outside the scope of a meeting. These are always a brilliant
opportunity for leaders to get to know members better. This is in addition to regular events both locally and
wider across the District and County.
In Oclober, the trustee board had the opportunity to secure a piece of land just behind the hall. Thls
significant acquisition will shape the future of our group for decades to come. One of our long-standing
needs has been ready access to our own green space. This new land will empower sections to run activities
locally that previously had to be undertaken away from Kesgrave, sparking a new era of possibilities. All
sections are currently developing plans to utilise it regularly.
As with any organisation, several leaders have stepped back this year. However, we have welcomed three
new leaders to our beaver section, helping secure its future.
As part of the wider Scouting, a new year-long transformation project launched at the beginning of 2024, with
an increased focus on training, safety. safeguarding, and flexibility, which will ultimately make the experience
better for bolh young people and adults.
Having been in post for eight months, it still amazes me the number of supporters and leaders we have
within the group and how they all work together towards the common goal of providing Scouting within
Kesgrave. This could be from monthly jumble sales, to the Christmas fayre or weekly section meetings.
Thank you will never be enough, but you make managing one of the largest groups in the country a lot easier
and a pleasure.
Jonathan Ogden Group Scout Leader
Beaver 5￿tIon Report
We contlnue to introduce some great traditional scouting activities, as well as prioritising the 6 challenge
badges, and a few beavers are near to achieving their bronze award.
Throughout the year the Beavers have enjoyed many activities. such as cooking, fire lighting, building fires,
knots, pioneering. first aid, hikes, games, plus Others. We also had a visit from a fire engine which was fun
and interesting. The Beavers all seem to enjoy the programme.
Beavers enjoyed an outdoor camp at Hallowtree despite the wind and the rain. We Managed to learn new
skills, played wide games, grass sledging, and V￿nt on a hike, amongst other activities.
We have been lucky to have some new Eeaders, who bring enthusiasm, energy and ideas, which strengthen
the Beaver section.
We are looking forward to another fun, action packed year of scouting, using the new outdoor space. Thank
you to all volunteers, parents, for your continued support, which is always needed to continue to deliver
fun and challenging programme.
Mel Clack (Sunshine) Lark Beavers.

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Annual Report 31 March 2024
Cub Section Report
We've had a great year at Cubs, which has included a sleepover where we did some fun experiments for the
science badge and kept everyone well fed and well entertained - the leaders even managed to get some
sleepl
The Cubs in all three packs have worked hard this year and achieved many things and it's been great to see
several silver awards issued across the three packs.
Some highlights for Bader Cub Pack included a visiting fire engine (which gave the GSL a bit of a shock) with
all the cubs having a go with the fire hose- the bins have never looked cleaner. We've done a lot this year,
with highlights such as cooking up food at kiln farm with campfire songs, hiking round Foxhall heath in the
dark, Christmas paty and disco, a visit to the doggie daycare, and using cubs as stop motion models for the
digital Maker badge.
Meanwhile, Constable Cub Pack said goodbye to Tracey and Merrf at the end of a fun Summer term out and
about including den building, making and sailing model rafts and making burgers from scratch. Michelle took
over the reins in September since then the cubs have been working on their digital maker skills at BT, lurning
out pancakes successfully, and taking part in many other exciiing activities.
Wolsey Cub Pack has also had another great year. They have taken part in a huge range of activities
including visits to BT, Princes Street Fire Station and the local bowling alley. They also have a good number
of Cubs signed up to take part in upcoming camp5, induding our own Cubs camp. Lots of badges have
been awarded. and seven Cubs are expected to complete their Chief Scouts Silver Award this term too!
Numbers in the pack have gone up slightly and this term we have 29 Cubs on the register. Additional adult
5UPPOrt has been required. and we have successfully implemented a parent rota - thank you to those
parents who have so kindly given their time up to support U5.
Alex Leggett 88der Cubs
Seout Sectlon Report
The Scouts have again run a joint programme across all the Troops. Camps have included a cycle ride from
Mundford to Kesgrave over two days and with plenty of cake stops along the way. In May some attended the
District Camp held at Henham Park and then in July there was the opportunity to enjoy water activities on the
Deben at the County Wet Weekend. This 15 always a great experience, being one of the few greenfield (ie no
toilets or running water) camps that we hold. The scouts get to use sailing dinghies, canoes, kayaks and
pulling boats along with a trip on some rather larger yachts.
Summer camp saw 20 scouts spend a week at Warren Oak near Ledbury in Shropshire. Activities included a
canoe paddle down the River Wye where they negotiated some rapids. They also squeezed through some
very narrow passages whilst caving, followed by climbing up a rock face. There was a session on SUPS, a
visit to the Black Country Museum and a cycle ride in the Forest of Dean. The last day Saw us walking to the
top of the Malvern Hills where the view was magnificent.
In the Autumn Term we held our usual challenge camp and talked to other scouts around the world at JOTI.
At Christmas the Scouts helped with the fundraising by delivering the Christmas Cards. Then during the
Spring Term we took part in the District Gooking competition and the older scouts went to the Dislrict
Phoenix camp. We held an expedition hike from Rendlesham Forest back to Grundisburgh via Bredfield
which gave us some challenges with flooded roads and fields and a few scouts prepared to compete in the
Nalional Archery Competition at Hemel Hempstead in May.
Meetings included cooking nights, a karaoke night, building rafts, archery and first aid. There have been lots
of badges awarded including five Gold Awards and lots of new skills Seamt.
The Scout Hall
The H211 has is now in its 20th year and continues to be widely used by both our own sections and other
community Groups and for private parties.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW
This has been another sound financial year for the Group. The decision to purchase the new "Garden" has
obviously resulted in a restructuring of our investments with the closure of the M&G Charibond and the
investment with Cambridge and Counties which fortunatety matured just at the right time. We have also been
fortunate to receive a donation of £20,000 which has helped the Group to fund the work such as the
connection of utilities and the new fence and sheds. The hire of the hall has enabled us to pay for most of
the running costs of the building, leaving the income from membership fees and our usual fundraising to
support the activities of the Group such as camps etc. Whilst many of the events run on a break-even basis
there have been some camps that have been subsidised by the Group as it was acknowledged that many
young people are still struggling with staying away from home after COVID and are reluctant to attend the
events on offer. We need to re establish these events and encourage more to attend rather than cancel due
to lack of funds.
Reserves and Investments
It is the intention of the trustees to continue to keep a reserve for upkeep and repair of the hall, and at least
one year's expenses for the running of the Group. During the year a new deposit account was opened to
hold surplus cash, Investments which reach maturity will be reinvested in similar cash investrnents with the
best available interest rates.
Approved by
Group Scout Leader
{now known as Group Lead Volunteer)
Treasurer
Date 13 July 2024

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES SUMMARY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Total
Total
INCOMING RESOURCES
2024
2023
Income fmm..
Voluntary income
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment income
30,368
15,226
21,458
27,540
10,939
21,736
21,716
24,818
Total
£ 94,592
£ 79,209
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Raising funds
Investment management costs
Fundraising costs
Charitable activities
other
26,306
5,011
25,819
11,916
24,175
4,595
32,936
12,215
Total
£ 69,052
£ 73,921
Net Income before Investment galnslllosses)
25,540
5,288
Gainsl(losses) on investments
3,696
{4,011)
Net movement In funds
29,236
1,277
Reconciliation of funds
Fund balance brought forward
673,483
672,206
Fund balance carried forward
£ 702,719
£ 673,483
The annexed notes form an integral part of these accounts

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BALANCE SHEET
AT 31 MARCH 2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investments
471,842
160,393
284,546
162,454
632,235
447,000
CURRENT ASSETS
Stock
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
11
12
458
13.716
72,405
416
11.756
226,911
Total current assets
Less: Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year 13
86,579
239,083
(16,095)
(12,600)
Net current assets
70,484
226,483
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
£ 702,719
£ 673,483
FUNDS
General Fund
702,719
673,483
TOTAL FUNDS
£ 702,719
£ 673,483
Approved by
Group Scout Leader
(now known as Group Lead Volunteer)
Treasurer
Date 13 July 2024
The annexed note5 form an integral part of these accounts

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Basis of preparation
Basls of accounting
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The accounts have been
prepared In accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities., Slalèmenl of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS102} issued In October
2019, the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of I￿land
IFRS102). the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The financial statements have been Prepared to give a 'tnJe and fair view. and hav8 departed from
the Charities (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008 onty to the extent rerfuired lo provide a
'Irue and fair, view. The departure has involved followlng the Accounting and Reporting by
Charities-. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charilte5 preparlng Ihelr annual
accounts in accordance wrth the Flnanclal Reporting Standard and applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS102) issued In October 2019 rather than the Accounllng and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practi¢e effectw& ffom 1 April 2005 which has been
wilhdr84ffi.
The financial slalemenls are prepared on 8 going concern basis undef the hi5toriGal
convention. The financial slalemenls are presented in Sterling whlch is the functional curTen¢y of
the ¢harity and rounded to the nearest pound.
Change in Basis
There has been no change to the acc4unling polkles or estimat&s {valuatlon rules and methods of
ac¢ounling} sirtt last year.
Accounting policies
Recognillon of incomlng
Rosources
These are included In the Slalemgnt of Financial Adivilles (SOFA) when
- the ¢harity becomes enlilled lo the reSour￿-
the Iruslges are virtually certain they will receNe the resour¢es,' and
- the monelary value can be measured wllh 5ufficignl reliablllty.
Membershlp subs¢ripUons
Memberships subs¢riplion colleded on behalf of other parts of the S¢out Movement are reported
In the SOFA nel of any amount paid out. fhls is becausé th888 subscrfpllons are in offgct held as
agen15 before belng pald out.
Olfsetting
There has been no offsgtting of assets and Ilabllllles. or inc(xne and expen$e$, unless requlred or
permllled by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and donations
Grants and donalKJns are only Inchjded In the SOFA when the charlty has vncondilional
entillemenl lo the resources
Tax reGlalm$ on ¢Jonalions
and gifts
Incorrlng resourcos from lax redaims are Irlduded In the SOFA when they are ￿ceiVed
Glfts In klnd
Gifts in kind for Sale or di51ribulion a￿ Included in Ihg accounls as gWt$ only when sold or
dlslilbuted by the charity. Glfts In kind for use by the charity arg not valued or includgd in the
accounts
Donated servlces arKI
Fa¢illtles
The value placed on these resources is not included In the acxounts
Volunteer help
The value of 8ny voluntary help recelved Is not included in the ac¢ounls
Inve$trn8nt income
This is included In the accounts when re¢efved.
Investrnent gains and h)sses
Thi5 includes any gain or10s5 on the sale of investments and any gain or105s reSu￿1ng from
revaluing inveslmenls lo market value at the end of the year.
Liablllty recognition
Llabilities ore recognlsed as 500n as there 1$ a kgal or construcllve oblHJalion committing tho
charlty to pay out resources.
Governan￿ and Support costs
Governance costs comprise all costs Nivolving public a¢￿UntablIty of the charity and its
compliance with ￿gulatIon and good pracltce. Thes8 costs have been included in the chaiitable
actNity costs.
stocks and work In progress
These are valued at the lower of cost or martet value
Current a55el Investments
The charTiy has investments of cash and cash equivalents with a maturlty date of less than one
year held f¢X investment purposes rather than to meet short term cash commitments as they fall
due.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARGH 2024
Analysis of Incoming resources
2024
2023
Voluntary income
Membership subscriptions
Income tax recovered
Less.. Membership fees paid
15,265
3,010
(8,972)
14,399
2,391
(7,348)
9,303
21,065
9,442
1,497
Donations and Gifts
£ 30,368
£ 10,939
The Group also receives an 800/0 reduction in rales as a charity and this year also received 50 % relief period
Retail, Hospitality and Lelsure discount stheme- the total of this relief was £3.594.24 (2023 - £3,789.74)
2024
2023
Charitable Activities
Group Family Camp
Troop income (camps etc)
Cub income
Beaver Income
Canoeing
Gas
Scarves and woggles
5,223
13,813
280
639
1,620
46
115
12,484
2,399
233
110
£ 15,226
£21,736
2024
2023
Other Trading Activities
Jumble Sale
Christmas Craft Sale
Christmas Cards
BBQ
Firework Night
500 Club
Sundry Activities
7.571
6,281
2,833
2,010
1,784
742
237
6,944
7,773
2,836
1,615
1,557
869
322
£ 21,458
£ 21,716
2024
2023
Investment I ncome
Interest (gross) on bank accounts
Hall Rent
FIT Tariff Income
3.770
22,748
1,022
2,679
21,368
771
£ 27,540
£24,818
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Analysls of resources expended (cont)
2024
2023
Other resources expended
Depreciation
Loss on disposal of assets
11,916
12,205
10
£11,g16
£ 12,215
Trustees and other related parties
Trustee expenses reimbursed
2024
2023
Treasurer
Other trustees
13,563
138
14,554
451
£13,701
£ 15,005
All amounts paid were to reimburse expenditure on behalf of the Group to 2 trustees (2023: 2>
Trustee remuneration in the year ended 31 March 2024 was nil (2023 nil)
There were no related party transactions during the year.
Fees for examining the accounts
2024
2023
Independent examiners fees
210
210
£210
£210
Staff Costs
2024
2023
Gross wages
Employers Nalional Insurance
Pension
8,226
7,875
438
594
£ 8,664
£ 8,469
Average number of full-time equivalent employees
Cleaning and caretaking
The Group has a pension scheme with NEST. No employee was paid more than £60,000
Flxed Assets
Garden
Building Improvements
Furniture &
Equipment
Land
rotal
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
83,643
188,347
319,554
108,365
214
(109)
511,562
199,212
{109)
10.651
At 31 March 2024
£ 271,990
£ 319,554
£ 10,651
£ 108,470
£ 710,665
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
Depreciation for year
On disposals
17,398
669
120.453
6.423
89.165
4,824
(109)
227,016
11,916
{109}
At 31 March 2024
£ 18,067
£ 126,876
£ 93,880
£ 238,823
At 31 March 2024
£ 253,923
£ 192,678
£ 10,651
£ 14,590 £ 471,842
At 31 March 2023
£ 66,245
£ 199,101
£ 19,200
£ 284,546
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1st Kesgrave Scout Group
Annual Report 31 March 2024
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Flxed Ass&s (cont)
Depreciation is calculated to write down the value of fixed assets over their expected useful lives. The
rates used are
Furniture and equipment
Lease premium
Building
Garden Improvements
250/0 {RB)
over 125 years {SL)
over 50 years (SL)
over 25 years (SL)
In 1997 the oroup acquired a lease for 125 years of a ple￿ of land on which it has built a Scout Hall
which opened in 2004. The premium of the lease included the cost of providing the services to the site
and the corrmunal infrastructure of square, car parks and paths that are shared by the other site users.
In September 2023 the Group had the opportunity to buy a piece of land near to the Scout Hall at the
back of one of the bungalows in Bell Lane which could be used as an outdoor Spa￿ for scouting
activities, Ao the land was designated as a building plot the price was high, but as the Group had
enough funcs in the bank to purchase the land al auction, the trustees took the decision that the land
would be a good investment opportunity and would make far beller use of the money than just sitting in
the bank.
The Group glso has some camping equipment and furniture from the old hall that has historically been
written off as acquired. The assets have little or no open market value so the trustees have agreed that
they should Je assumed to be fully depreciated for accounts purposes. Equipment for the new hall and
new camping and activity equipment costing more than £100 is capitalised at cost.
Investments
2024
2023
Cost at
151 April 2023
Gain on
revaluation
Transfer
Total
Total
M&G Charifund
M&G Charib)nd
United Trust
50.000
50,000
53,844
103,844
99,564
62,890
(50,000)
56.549
56,549
Market value at year end
£ 100,000
£ 6,549
£ 53,844
£ 160,393
£ 162,454
Historical cost
£ 106,549
£ 182,086
Market value Gainl{Loss)
at year end
for year
Represented by:
M&G CharifLnd
M&G Charibond
United Trust
103,844
4,280
(584}
56,549
£ 160,393
£ 3,696
10 Stock
2024
2023
At 1 April 2023
Added in the year
Expensed in the year
416
1,634
(1,592)
473
224
(281)
At 31 March 2024
£458
£416

1st Kesgrave Scout Group
Annual Report 31 March 2024
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11 Debtors
2024
2023
Membership fees - next year
Other debtors
Prepayments
9,486
1,494
2,736
9,065
643
2,048
£ 13,716
£ 11,756
12 Cash at bank and in hand
2024
2023
Cambridge & Counties
United Trust
Santander Business Reward Saver
Santander Business Direct Saver
Santander Current Account
Santander Current Account
Barclays Premium
Barclays Hall Hire
Barclays General Current
Barclays Fundraising
PayPal
Go Cardless
Cash
83,339
54,949
32,681
8,331
4,283
24,196
2,817
11,082
34,680
18,157
3,884
1,173
12,638
5,002
691
214
587
612
£ 72,405
£ 226,911
13 Current Ilabllltles
Amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Summer Camp
Archery Camp
Cycle camp
Cub camp
Activity equipment
Beaver Sleepover
District Camp
Hall- income in advance
Hall- gas, electricity, water and repairs
Cake stall money re SK run
General expenses
Examiners fee
Christmas Post
Photocopier
Trustees expenses
Rupert Fison Centre Ltd
Explorer account
Computer Glub
Christmas dinner
Flixton Trip
OSM
3,540
1,326
345
200
120
30
626
395
4,377
72
23
420
100
10
1,071
1,798
913
687
42
2,145
1,815
110
1,075
958
2,723
210
353
1.809
538
42
507
310
£16,095
£ 12,600
14 Capital Commitments
In March 2020 the Trustee Board had approved quotes of £3,018 for the redecoration Of the hall of
which £445 had been paid, £1,950 is included in creditors for work done but not invoiced and £623
related to work still not carried out.
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1st Kesgrave Scout Group
Annual Report 31 March 2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE
1ST KESGRAVE SCOUT GROUP
I report on the accounts of the 1 st Kesgrave Scout Group for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2024, whi¢h are set
out on pages 2 to 15.
Respective responslbilities ol trustees and examlner
As the eharily trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Acl 20111'The Act,).
I raport in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carrted out under sectKsn 145 of the 2011 Act
and in knarrying aut my examination I have followed all the applicable Direction5 given by the Charily
Commisslon under section 145{5}{b} of the Act.
Independent examlner's statement
I have completed my examinatson. I confirm that no materlal matters have come to my atlenlion In
connection with the examination giving me ¢ause lo believe that in any material respect..
l. Accountin9 rewrds We￿ not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act.. or
2. The accounts do not accord with those records." or
3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirernents concerning the form and conlei)l of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requlrement that the accounts give a 'true and faiv view, which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come a¢r055 no other matters in connection with the examination lo wl)l¢l)
allenlion Should b8 drawn in thls report In order to enable a proper understanding of the a¢Gounls to be
reached,
CJi-,
Chrlstine D Wade FCCA
Chartered Certlfied Accountant
Name..
Quallfication
Address:
Hastingswade
58-60 Stowupland Road
stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 SAL
Date..