St Nicolas 9th Guildford Scout Group Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Reterence and administratlon details Scout Lssoclatton Re8lStration Number 5947 Charity Re8iStration Number 305756 CharlWs pdncip31 contact & add$$ Helen Marsh 35 St Johns Road. Guiklford, GU2 71n chairnan stnrs91h. .uk Bankers CAF Bank bmited. 25 Kiw Hill A¥e. Kings Hlll. West Mallin& ME19 40J Names of the trnstees who manage the charlty Tiustee Name OffKe Iwanyl Dates arttd rf not forwholt year Catherine Anderson Jonathan Attwood Margaret 8rown James Faulkner Josh Goodwin Josh Goodwin Jason Green Kim Heffernan An8eline Lee Helen Marsh Pip Moore BSL ESL CSL subs manaKer G5L President Treasurer Explorers Admin Lead SSL UnE¢l 13.07.24 From 13.07.24 Until 01.03.25 Ch&ir Social Media Manager Secretary Setretsry Until 13.07.24 From 13.07.24 Kaite Richardson 5tructure* governance and management Descrlptlon of the ¢harWstrusts Type ofgoverning d0meTht The Group's Boverning documents are those of the kout A550ciation. They con515t ol a Royal Charter. which in turn 8Nes ahOrity to the 8ye Lws of the Assouation and the Policy. OIBanisation aml Rules of Scout Associat#)n. Hth¥ the charity is cwstltuted The Group is a inffjr emablished under its rules whsch a common to all Scouts. Tw5teestlertion methods The TNstees are appolnted In accordarKe with the PofKy. Organisation and Rule5 of the Scout AsSociatn.
Objectives and activities Sufflmary of ihe objects of the¥roup set (Wt in ils The objectNesof the group are as a unit of ihe Scout Associat#)n. 8overnin8 document The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the deyeloprnent of young people In aChieVn& their full physical. intellectual. socsal and spirttual potential. as individuals. as responsible citizens and a5 members of their l¢xal. national and international communities. Thi5 aim 15 achieved by providin8 on enjoyable and attrxtive scheme of pro8re55ive trainin& based on the Scoul Promise and law a gUled by aduli leaders"p. Swnmary of main actr¥it St Nicolas 9th Guildford Scout Group run and managed by unpaid volunteers and offers a wide pro8ramme of activitie5 to yourk8 people aged 6-18. There are 4 sect4ons.' Beavers l88e 6-81, Cubs I&IOl. scouts1114> and EXpkJrsII4-18). The Explorer kout Unit IESUI was set up in 2014 and has a Partnership 4gieemeni with the main group. Th Annual Report covers all lour sections of the group. including rhe ESU. The group 15 very gratelul lor the support of the Guildford United Reformed Churth, which 8rants the use of its Wer hall for meetin8S. Achievements and pertormance Main achievement5durins theyear Group- Once again. we have run a full programme of actwities across all four sections and we corrt¢nue to have no problems in iecTUiting young people and currerstly hold waitlD8 lists for a coupte of se)n$. Sally Josh Goodwin stepped down as GSLthis year. We have nix been able to recruit a replacement but he is a very hard act to follow. 50, Angle Lee stepped down from ading the Scouts section in Maich 3¥In8 another huge gap. Recruitment of new leaders is very much the priority for 2025-2026 and also ensuring that the Trustee Board SUPPLIrt5 and value$ 311 of ouradult volvnteers. Thankful. the Trustee Board remains stroTr8. This ts the first full financial year since the pandemic without any exceptional payments the accounts look robust with an increase in re5er¥es ol ovef one IIK)usand ptsunds. This was boosied though by an equipment grant from Thames Water. We continue to monitor subscriptions and payments closely. In conclusion. a s( year finaff ially but we do need to boost volunteers to eftsure we can Corfinue nrrknrl ) hill nmLv¥3mm•nf #ll fThirÈ•rtjli¥rt ta¥ers: La5tyeaf was packed with excr15nR attNsties for our 24 Beavers. who earned rnany bad8es. for example. Ihe Buihjer. Di$3bility Awarene55. Emergency Aid. and Experiments badges. Highlights included a visrt to Disability Challengers in Stoke Park. attending the Distritt Activity Afternoon in Nomandy. taking part in Suryival Camp, and participating in parade services at St Nicolas, and the URC. More rentty, Ihe Beavers have chosen to work towards the Space badge and will also cornplete the Internaiional badge with actwities like a Spanish-themed evenin8. They have participated in junk modellin& making autumn crafts, and preparin8 for the next Survival Camp. Badge goals include COOK Gardener. Cornmunicator, and Global Issues. with exciting events like the Oistrict Skepo¥er at Winche5terScience Cefitre. a Mothering Sunday parade at St Nics. and a INely 8urn5 Night Cebr4¢)n. Our leadership team remains strong, with BSL, A8SL Section A5Si5tants Enric and Lyndsey, and I)pefUllY1 Sarah 8irch Joinir¥B us soon. We're also been supported this year by Young Leader Thomas Carter and DolE helpers Jamie McGowan. Alexandra Williams. Sophie Blake. and Emity Scott. Cub5- Cherthe pt year, the Cubs have enjoyed a fvll and varied programme, with mernber5hip remaining Stroll8 and CU(nt standing at 30 cubs. Despr(e Akela being on sabbatical for part5 of the year. the sectH)n was abty led by a dedicated tearn of leader5, section J55i5tants, and three enthusiastic Young Leaders. Cubs took part in a wide range of indoo¥ and outdoor actwities. including hikes at 8lackheath. pond dippin& 83rdeninL kite makin& water games, and a visit to the Spike. They explored cornmunity topics throu8h first aid ifainin& learning about local services like the f(x)d bank and the police, and participating in parades and remembrance activities. HiKhli8hts included attending Drstrict and Survival Camps. and preparin8 for a delayed-summe camp at 8roadstone Warren in October. Cubs atso £ompleted bad8e work such as Gardener, Money Skil. and Erner8encYd 2. and twk part in competitior6, qu12zes. and themed meetings like the popuL3r'Cubs' Clw)e" ht.
Scouts- lknrthe year. the koul troop has sten a tynamic and eventful calendar, 8rowing from 32 to 42 Scouts. Wlth a gIrt0-boY ratto averaginK arou1 one-third 8ir15. The troop wekomed several new members from the waiting list and from cubs. whtle also noting a youn8er derno8raphic due to the lin8ering irnpact ol COVID-19 on older Scouts. progression. Throu8hout the year, Scouts participated rn a wide ran8e of camps arKI events, includin6 County Expedition Challenges. Kip'n Kayak. Scoutabout. and the International jambowle. They earned a remarkable 349 badges collective. iKluding a Chief ScoLrt's Gold Award and new Nights Awav wog8le5. Activitie5 followed a'Ski115 for Life. theme. with events like Scout Skills, Camp Skills. and several bad8focused camps. Notable achievements included outstanding perforrnance in expedition challenges. and the continuation of a stron8 link wtth the E¥plorer un*t for Bronze DofE preparatton. Sad. Hathi stepped down as leader in Maich 2025. Fergys Bell and Rainer Mcfjill have stepped up in the interim a5 the Group as a whole works out how besi to progress with the Scout 5ertion. Explorers." The Explorer unit continues to run a weekend programme. focussed on outdoor activities and expeditions. We ha¥e 32 Explorers and 3 Leaders. Some other local Explorers joln our 6ionze DofE expedition5 and other events. We have also invited St Nicolas 9th Scouts to some events and rt1pèted in Onsknv Infants and St Nicolas Church summer fairs to promote the Group and supportvolunteer recruf(ment. Leadership". Petef and Jonathan are Joint Leaders. supported byjenna. plus Kim who manages the Explorers and DofE administration. We continue to attra new Explotersfrom other bcal Scout troop5. which do not have their own ExplwerSettHs. 2024ns Thsyear we ha¥e had the followin8 events.. ALrtumn Term Canyoning and camp {Was) DofE plannin8 meetin85 Gold and Sier DofE trainin8 expedli0n5 (Western Watchl Remembrance Day parade Survtval Camp Sprin8Tefm Camp cookout monopo Run Live DolE planning meetings Red Flare Night Hike Gold OofE training expedition (with Western Watch) Good FrKlay Breakfast SummerTefm St George'5 Day Parnde Ni8ht hike Ni8ht hike camp Paddleboardin8 Aual rewew evenin8 Gokl tlofE expedition IAu8UStI We canlled two camps this year- chr1m8$ camp Ibecau5e of severe weather) and a winter hiwcamp {beCae ofleader •failabilitvl. We have a similar programme planned for 2025n6. startingthe Autumn term with a camp in Dorset and Scoutshoot. Financial Review Pc4icy on reseThes The Group's polKV on reseryes is to hold sufficient resources to continve the charitable attivFties of the 8roup shoubj income fall short. as well as to allow for contingencies. The Group Executive Comrnittee consider5 thatthe 8roup 5U1 )Id a sum equivaknt to 2 to 6 months, ruTrnin8 Costs. bein8 £2,LKK)- £6.IKK). The Group held reseryes of £10.241.72 atyeaf eThl12024.. E9.224.131 whtch is hi8herthan the group'5 policy.
Declaration The Trustee5 declarethatthey ha¥e apwoved theTrvstee5' Rwt above &8ned behalfof thprhariWs irvsiees 8nature Full name HELEN JASON GREEN P05iti CHAtR TREASURER Date l2thJU2025 12th Juty2025 Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Independent examinerfs report to the Trustees of 5t Nicolas 9th Guildford Scout Group (Charity No. 3057561 I reporr to the trustees on my evminaknof theaccounts of St Micdas 9th Guihlford Sc(vJt GrouplCharityNo. 3057561 Ithe Trustl foT the year ended 31 March 2025. ReSponslblllQsal b$ls of report As the charity rrustees of theTwst Y arerespwsdjle theprewaii(Mi olthe accrwnts in accwdance with therequiremeftts of theCha¢ities Act 20111"theAct"l. I report in respect of my ex4mtnatyw of the Trust's accounts Corr our vnder section Id5 of the ZOII Att and carryin8 Out myeNaminatiM I have followed all the applicate Diretti¢)ns8wi by the Chality C¢)mmiwtyb urbder settl 14515llbl of theAct. Independert Examltherfsststemertt I h#ve£ompleted my exathinatth. I confirm that nomaterill matters havec(The tomy attenti in connecthjn vAth the eMirtIon gin$e £ause to believe that in any Matla1 fespect.. 111 a£countin8 records were not kept in respett oltheTrnst3s requiied by Settl 130ofthe ' or 121 theaccounts do accwd with those records. I have no toncern5 and ha%t c¢)me atT055 no other matters in Cne(l theeXarninat towhich attenti shr*Jld be drawn in thls report In order to enable a proper understandiTr8 of theaccwnts bein8¢eached. Signed: Name.. Address: 1. Churth Cojrt. Foxendon Road Guildtsd GU14JY Dale= 1210712025
Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of St Nicolas 9th Guildford Scout Group (Charity No. 305756) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of St Nicolas 9th Guildlord Scout Group (Charity No. 3057561 Ithè Trust) forthe vear ended 31 March 2025. Responslbllltles and basis of report As the charity trustees of theT¥ust you are respongble forthe pparatiOn of the aecounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Art"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's actounts tarried out under Section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrytng out mv examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145ISllbl of the Act. Independent Examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confim) that no materbal matters have come to my attention in connectbon with the examination givin8 me cause to believe that in any material respect.. 111 accountin8 cOldS were not kept in respert of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 121 the accounts do not accoid with thosè feeords. I have no conorns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whKh attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts bein8 reached. Si8ned.' Name.. Sophie LKlbetter 1 Church Court. Foxenden Road Guildford GU14DY Address.. Date.. Relevant professional qualification& CGMA
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