1st Oulton Broad Sea Scout Group
305667
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Scouts
CC16a
For the period
from
0110412024
To
3110312025
Section A Receipts and Payments
Unrestrlcted
funds
to the ￿￿TeSt
Restrl¢ted
lunds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Last year
to the r￿aT￿l £
to the nearest£
to the nearest É
to th• neare$t £
A1 Recelpts
Caprtats'on INoti
Bank Interast
Donsb'ons l Grants
Gift Aid
Fund Raisin
Training
Sundry Rec6iPts
Badge Receipt5
Salo of Equipment
8,189
697
1,134
1.621
6,112
8,180
697
1.134
1,S21
8,112
4,786
312
856
1,090
1,120
11,886
11,888
4.979
13
80
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and Investment sales.
(see table).
8oal and Trailor
28,619
28,619
13,614
400
Sub total
400
400
28,619
400
29,019
13.614
A3 Payments
Internet at Dèn
Utilth'ès
Insuwnc¢
Ropairs and Renowal¥
Othèr ActiviUe5
Donats'ons l Grants
Training
Fund Raising Ewses
Equipm•nt
Badgè Purchas•s
Sundry P#yrn¢nts
713
1.946
2,209
2.989
2,772
2A29
2,772
2A29
173
860
62S
2,422
737
13,396
173
76
106
1,814
767
4,426
626
2,422
737
13,395
Sub total
26.S3•
26,639
14,812
A4 Asset and Investment
purchases. (see table)
Dory Boat
soo
Sub total
26,539
600
27,039
14,B12
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
2,080
100
1,9BO
1.198
13,401
15,481
13,764
13,664
27,166
29.145
28,363
27,165

Section B Statement of Assets and Liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
Restricted
funds
to neafest £
Endowment
funds
to neare8t£
B1 Cash funds
Current AcC￿nIS
3,004
Dw6it Accounts
P* Cash
12.038
13,664
439
T¢>tal Cash fimds
15081
13,864
18grw r￿[0
tount(sll
Unrestrfcted
l)Jnds
to n•ar•8t£
Restrlcted
funds
to nearest£
Endowment
funds
to near*¥t£
Oetails
None
82 Other monetary assets
Fund to whlch
*s¥•t belon
Current value
onBI
Details
None
C￿1 lopllono11
B3 Inveslment assets
Fund to whlch
*•i*t Ixlo
Unrestricted
¢081 loptlonall
Curr•nt valu•
on*1
Details
8oal8 and Tents
B4 Assets retained for the
charity's own use
32,880
HQ l Boathouse l Land
Unre8trfcted
385,132
Fund to whlch
114bi
Amount du•
Wh•n du•
Details
None
BS Liabilities
Signéd by one c¢bNo Iru8tee8 on behalf of
all the Iru¥tee¥
Date of
roval
Signa
re
Print Name
Alan Gosling
John Siddles
2£
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Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of the
18t OULTON BROAD SEA SCOUT GROUP
I report on the accounts ofthe Group for the year ended .
vthi¢h comprise the Ststement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes set out on pages...1-8...
-3110312025....
This report is made solely to the trustees in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Acl 2011. My work has
been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters l am required lo state to them in an
Independent Examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or
assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees for my examination work.
Respective responsibilfties of Trustoes and Examiner
The Group'8 trustees are responslble for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required
for this year (under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act)) and that an independent examination
is needed.
It is my responsibility to,.
Examine the accounts (under Section 145 ofthe Charfties Act),.
To follow the procedures laid down in the Gener81 Directlon8 given by the Charity Commissioners (under
Sectlon 145{5){b) of the Charities Act). and
To stste whether particular matters have come to my attention.
8asls of Independent Examiner's report
My examination wa8 carried out in accordance with the General Directions given b'y the Charity Commissioners. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Gr and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and
seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide
all the evidence that vrfould be required in an audit, and con8equently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts
present a 'true and falrf vlew and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's statement
In connectlon wlth my exaMIna￿On, no matter has come to my attention (other than that disclosed bel￿￿.),
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that In, any materral respect, the requirements
to keep accounting records In accordance with Seckn'on 130 of the Charities Acl: and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply vith the accounting
requirements of the Charikn'es 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 reached.
Please delete the words in th8 brackets if thgy do not apply
Qualification..
Address..
Date..
LT700006 {ISt February 2017)

Trustees, Annual Report
For the period
From (start date)
to end date
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
1st Oulton Broad Sea Scout Group
Registered charity number (if any)
HQ registration number
Charity's principal address
clo 4 Hadlelgh Drive,
Lowestoft
Suffolk
Postcode
Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charity
Trustee Name
Office (if any)
Dates acted rf not for
whole year
Martin She
Robert Dra
John Siddles
Ben'amin Dra
Alan Goslin
Liaffl Teett8n
Hazel Densham
Shannon Louise Pull
Paul Rice
Callum Howard
Grou
Lead Volunteer
Grou
Chaimian
Grou
Chairman
Trustee
Grou
Treasurer
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
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11
12
Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
Type of advisor
Independent Examiner
Name
Michael Cole
Address
20 GOI￿on Road, Lowestoft

Section B
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity's trusts
Type of goveming document
The Group's goveming documents are those of the The
Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which
in tum gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association
and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout
Association.
(e.g. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
The Group is a trust established under its rules which are
common to all Scouts.
le.g. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
The Trustees a￿ appointed in accordance with the Policy,
Organisation and Rules of Ttte Scout Association.
(e.g. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
You May choose to Include additional
Information, where relevant, about..
The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, 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 registr8tion,
keeping proper accounts and makino returns to the Charity
Commission as appropriate.
Policies and procedures adopted for.
a) the induction and training of trustees;
b) trustee, consideration of major risks
and the systems and procedures to
m8nage them
Members of the Group Trustee Board complete 'Essentl81
Infonnation for Executive Committee, trainlng wSthin the
first 5 months of joining the committee,
Thls Group Trustee Board exists to support the Group Lead
Volunteer In meeting the ￿spOnSibl11t1es of tha
appointments and is responsible for:
The maintenance of Group property.
The raising of funds and the administration of Group
finance.,
The insurance of persons, property and equipment;
Group public occasions;
Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adull
support.
Appointing any sub comrnittees thal may be required.,
Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors olher than
those who are elected.

Section B
Struclure, governance and management Icontinuedl
Risk and Intemal 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 concem that have been
identified are:
Damage to the building, property 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. Similar
reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The
Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in
place to mitigate against pennanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund ralslng. The Group is primarily
Ilant upon Income from subscrfptions and fundraising.
The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of
activlties 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 lotally reliant
upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of Ihe
group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to
an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as
8 whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst Case
scenario the complet8 closure of the Group.
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provldes
activities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a
reduction In membership in 8 particular seclion orihe group
as whole 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.
The group has in place systems of intemal controls that are
designed to provide reasonable assurance against material
mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all
payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to
ensu￿ that insurable risks are covered.

Section C
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.
Summary of the objects of the charity
set out in its goveming document
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 othe￿.
Care - We support others and take care of the world in
which we live.
Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
Cowoperation - We make a positive difference., we co-
operate with Othe￿ 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 dolng and have fun
t8ke part in activities indoors and outdoors
learn by doing
share Sn spiritual reflection
take responsibility and make choices
undertake new and challenging activitles
make and live by their Promise.
Summary of the main activities in
relation to these objects
The Group continues to offer a challenging and stimulating
programme to develop and enhance the experience of the
youngsters. The Group is particularly proud of it's
longstanding Royal Navy recognition and, therefore, places
a g￿al emphasis on teaching the key skills associated with
Seamanship. The Group is particularfy proud of the assets
it holds to enable these water based actlvltles to take place,
Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice
Public benefit statement
The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
criteria under both the advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or community development
headin

Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main activities in
relation to these objects
Thi5 has been an exciting year for the group where we
welcomed Squi￿els into our newly fomied Drey, the first
within South Lowestoft. It has been wonderful to see this
new section mature so quickly, and we look fonvard to
these new members being our future Beavers, Cubs and
Scouts.
The transition to the new structure of Trustees and
Volunteers was formally adopted at the 2024 AGM. We
now have specific meetings of the Trustees and Adult
Volunteers with the aim being to ensure thal all group
needs are covered in the most efficient way.
Our principle challenge recently has been to stabilise our
finances, whilst offering a full programme and making the
necessary investment in our buildings and equipment. The
newly formed Fundraising Committee has had a particularty
successful period, and this has resulted in a fivefold
fundraising Increase which has glven us a financial surplus
for the year. I thank them for their ene￿Y and enthusiasm
and look forward to 8nother successful year. It is
particularly pleasing to see that fundraising is once again
finnly embedded within the actlvities of all of the sections,
l offer my sincere thanks to all the dedicated Volunteers &
Trustees who have continued to provide such a high
standard of Scouting for the young members throughout Ihe
year.
Martin Sherry G.L.V.
Section E
Financial Review
Brief statement of the charity's policy on
reserves
Reserves Policy
The Group's policy on reserves IS to hold sufficient
resources to contlnue the charitable activities of th8 group
should Income and fundraising activities fall short. The
Group Executlve Committee considers that the group
should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs,
circa £15K.
The Group held unrestricted reserves of £15,480 against
this at year end. This is s.ati.sf8ctory .8nd no immediate
actions a￿ proposed.
Quantify and explain any designations
The Group maintains a Restricted fund, initially sourced
from the sale of the former Boathouse. The funds realised
have been used to construct a new boathouse, purchase
new boating stock and to generally develop the Group
property.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
None

Investment Policy
The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as
a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in
longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The
Group ha5 therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the
investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using
only mainstream banks or building societies.
The Group Executive regularly monitors the levels of bank
balances and the interest rates received to ensure the
group obtains maximum value and income froffl its banking
arrangements.
Sectioii F
Other Optioiial liiforinatioii
Plans for future periods (details of any
significant activities planned to achieve
them)
The Group Executive will continue to actively support the
unifomed leaders in the provislon of an active and
stimulating programme. In addition they will ensure that
the assets remain fit for purpose ensuring th8t any
expenditure is considered in whole life terms, partlcularly to
reduce the ongoing maintenance requirements.
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature{s)
Full name{s)
Joh
ddles
Alan Gosling
Position (eg Secretary, Chair)
Group Chaimian
Group Treasurer
Date