1st Hinchley Wood Scout Group
Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31st March 2025
| 2024/25 Receipts Unrestricted Designated funds funds Donations and legacies Membership subscriptions 4,672.10 Less : Membership subscriptions paid on to Esher District -5,362.55 Net Memberships retained -690.45 Donations 136 General grants provided by companies and local authorities 0.00 Gift Aid 0.00 Sub total -554.45 Charitable activities- Fundraising (Gross) Christmas Tree Sales 34,842.96 May Day 1,615.66 Elmbridge Lottery 666.5 Quiz Night Sales Jamboree Funds 0 AGM 0 Other 1231.31 Sub total 38,356.43 Youth Programme and Activities £16,961.31 Investment Income - Bank Interest 2,677.29 Total Gross Income 57,440.58 Payments Charitable Payments Youth Programme and Activities 17,726.45 Online Subscriptions 220.26 Adult Support & Training 14.25 Uniforms 0.00 AGM & Trustee expenses 1,143.19 Property expenses 2,400.00 Materials & Equipment 3,432.12 Van Costs - Insurance/Road tax/fuel/permits 2,115.24 Insurance 1,725.11 Membership Levy to JMC 23 & 24 0.00 Jamboree fees 0 Scout Badges 1182.28 Sub total 29,958.90 Fundraising Payments Christmas Tree Purchases 17,602.61 May Day 1471.76 Quiz night 0 Sub total 19,074.37 Donations 241.98 Total Gross Expenditure 49,275.25 Net Receipts/(payments) 8,165.33 Transfers between funds 0.00 Cash funds last year end 66,984.88 78,186.70 Cash funds this year end 75,150.21 78,186.70 |
2023/24 Total Unrestricted Designated Total Funds funds funds Funds 4,672.10 11,268.39 11,268.39 -5,362.55 -5,289.05 -5,289.05 -690.45 5,979.34 5,979.34 136 700 700 0.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 0.00 4,580.97 4,580.97 -554.45 26,260.31 26,260.31 34,842.96 34,098.44 34,098.44 1,615.66 2,222.65 2,222.65 666.5 669.5 669.5 568 568 0 0 0 0 0 0 1231.31 536.67 536.67 38,356.43 38,095.26 38,095.26 £16,961.31 £13,834.99 £13,834.99 2,677.29 2,448.14 2,448.14 57,440.58 80,638.70 80,638.70 17,726.45 19,123.55 19,123.55 220.26 254.17 254.17 14.25 246.15 246.15 0.00 1,204.80 1,204.80 1,143.19 1,144.62 1,144.62 2,400.00 31,497.39 31,497.39 3,432.12 3,142.24 3,142.24 2,115.24 2,630.52 2,630.52 1,725.11 1,119.99 1,119.99 0.00 6,540.00 6,540.00 0 495 495 1182.28 879.87 879.87 29,958.90 68,278.30 68,278.30 17,602.61 18,972.80 18,972.80 1471.76 997.24 997.24 0 357.75 357.75 19,074.37 20,327.79 20,327.79 241.98 653.86 653.86 49,275.25 89,259.95 89,259.95 8,165.33 -8,621.25 -8,621.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 145,171.58 75,606.13 78,186.70 153,792.83 153,336.91 66,984.88 78,186.70 145,171.58 |
2023/24 Total Unrestricted Designated Total Funds funds funds Funds 4,672.10 11,268.39 11,268.39 -5,362.55 -5,289.05 -5,289.05 -690.45 5,979.34 5,979.34 136 700 700 0.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 0.00 4,580.97 4,580.97 -554.45 26,260.31 26,260.31 34,842.96 34,098.44 34,098.44 1,615.66 2,222.65 2,222.65 666.5 669.5 669.5 568 568 0 0 0 0 0 0 1231.31 536.67 536.67 38,356.43 38,095.26 38,095.26 £16,961.31 £13,834.99 £13,834.99 2,677.29 2,448.14 2,448.14 57,440.58 80,638.70 80,638.70 17,726.45 19,123.55 19,123.55 220.26 254.17 254.17 14.25 246.15 246.15 0.00 1,204.80 1,204.80 1,143.19 1,144.62 1,144.62 2,400.00 31,497.39 31,497.39 3,432.12 3,142.24 3,142.24 2,115.24 2,630.52 2,630.52 1,725.11 1,119.99 1,119.99 0.00 6,540.00 6,540.00 0 495 495 1182.28 879.87 879.87 29,958.90 68,278.30 68,278.30 17,602.61 18,972.80 18,972.80 1471.76 997.24 997.24 0 357.75 357.75 19,074.37 20,327.79 20,327.79 241.98 653.86 653.86 49,275.25 89,259.95 89,259.95 8,165.33 -8,621.25 -8,621.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 145,171.58 75,606.13 78,186.70 153,792.83 153,336.91 66,984.88 78,186.70 145,171.58 |
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| 1st Hinchley Wood Scout Group- Trustees Report and accounts for year ended 31st March 2025 | 1st Hinchley Wood Scout Group- Trustees Report and accounts for year ended 31st March 2025 |
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| Charity Name | 1st Hinchley Wood Scout Group |
| Scout Association Registration Number | 41045 |
| Registered Charity Number | 305727 |
| Principal address | S. Govind |
| Flat 6, Everest | |
| 1 New Road | |
| Esher, Surrey | |
| KT10 9PG | |
| Trustees | |
| Name | Office |
| Jacqueline Signor | Group Chairman |
| Chris Beaney | Group Lead Volunteer |
| Sunita Govind | Group Treasurer |
| Pauline Davies | Trustee |
| Gary Stephenson | Trustee |
| Structure, Governance and Management | |
| 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. | |
| The Group is a trust established under it's rules, which are common to all Scout Groups. | |
| The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. | |
| The Group is managed by 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 Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Group Treasurer, Group Lead Volunteer (GLV) and 2 other independent representatives.
The role of Secretary (Administrator to the Board) is independent of the Trustee Board
Section Leaders and Parent Representatives from the 1st Hinchley Wood Scout Group are invited to attend meetings, which take place every 2 months - 6 meetings in total over a 12 month period. This includes the Annual General Meeting (AGM) - held each year in September. This Group Executive Committee exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments and is responsible for:
| the 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; | ||
| - Assisting in the recruitment of Leaders and other adult support; | ||
| - Group public occasions; | ||
| - Appointing any sub committees that may be required; | ||
| - Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than those who are elected. | ||
| As at 30.8.25 Census date | ||
| Beaver Colony (6-8 years) membership | 26 (2024: 24) | |
| Cub Scout Pack (8-11 years) membership | 32 (2024: 31) | |
| Scout Troop (11-14/15 years) membership | 36 (2024: 35) | |
| Explorer Scout Unit (14/15-18 years) membership | 0 (2024: 18) | |
| Adult Leaders & Assistants, Network Scouts, etc. | 30 (2024: 34) | |
| total | 124 (2024:142) | |
| As at 31st March 2025 these unrestricted funds amounted | to £75150.21 | |
| 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) Chris Beaney |
Sunita Govind | |
| Position Group Lead Volunteer |
Treasurer | |
| Date 31st August 2025 |
Report of the Honorary Examiner to the Hinchley Wood Scouts Association
I have examined the above statement of accounts and governance arrangements which is the responsibility of, and has been approved by the Committee. In my opinion, the statement reflects the transactions recorded in the books of the Treasurer of the Association for the year ended March 2025
Gordon