Trustees, Annual Report For the period From (start date) to end date Section A Reference and administration details Charity name 1st Highworth Scout Group Other names the charty is known by Registered charity number (if any) HQ registration number Charity's principal address emil1 Gardens hworth Swindon Postcode Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity (These wi71 bepublis1 in tlje annual 10fthe charty andlhe Ch8nty Regislerrffwiting fora Reg Chaniywth a djaity wlato¢ Trustee Name Office (rf any) Dates acted rf not for whole year Mr P Kruse Mr A Martin Mr T J Williams Mr S Mollart Mrs C Mollart Mr D Roblin Chair Secreta Treasurer Group Lead Volunteer Charity Commission i¥ 2 8 JUL 2025 Mr K Skillet MrsCLP Mrs N Gre Mrs L Dibble Mr G Rowlands Mrs J Dobson Mr T Kimmins ce 10 Section Lead volunteer Section Lead volunteer Section Lead volunteer Section Lead volunteer Received 12 13 14 15 Names and addresses of advisers (optional informats'on but encouraged as best practice) (These willl)e publis1dIn the annualwof Ihè charity) T)ye of advisor Independent Ixaminer Name Mr K R White Address 3 Saxon Mill Chisledon Swindon SN6 ONP 1 LT700001 (14- ,eptember 2n=:
Sectiori StrLlCtiire g0'-- naiice alici Inanagtsmtrnt Type of goveming docun The Group's governing dofflents are those ofthe The Scout Associalion. They consist of a Roya] Charter, which in The Polry. 0rgantsats arml Rules of The Sc(wJt {e.9. Irust deed. cons11) The Group is a trust established urKler ts rules which are c(Mnmon to all Scts. Trustee sele(ion mèthts (e.g. appointed by. elected by) The Trustees are aprx>inted in a¢r£thnct with the Polw. You may choose to tnclude additional information, vthere relevart abJut Group is managed by the Group TnJstee Board, tr members of vthith are Ihe 'Charity Tn. of the So)ut keeping proper a¢¢ounts and making reiums to the Chanty Policies and procedures adopted for. a) the induction arKI training of trustees; b) trustee, n5jerat1 of major risks the systems arnl WOLdures to named in ts rep(xt and n*ets 8 or 9 times durirKJ year. Trustee learning within the first 6 months ofioining the This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the chahty is and equi[nt are in gcd ¢)rder. and eVOne and rules. Their SUP1 helps other volunteers run hig 2 LT700001 (14 Septemb8r 2024)
Section B Structure. goveriiance ar)d management Icontinuedi Rlsk and Intsrnal Control The Group Tnjstee Board has identified the rnaior risks to whid) l*w believe Ihe Group is been established to mtyate against them. The main areas Damage to the building. wopwty a1 equipw)L The Gp frcwn 1ght)Unng <wisations SiKth as ts church. Group has sufficient buildings and (x)ntents insuranL% in group does IKJld a reserve to ensure the Crtinuty of Reduclion or loss of leader& The group is totally reliant urM)n volurrteers to run and administer the axi¥itS of the group. If Ihere was a re011 in the number of leaJe to a wthote then there )Uld have to be a o)ntrathn, ¢x)nsolidabon (K dosure of a sedion. In the c adivibes for all y(wng people aged 4 to 18. Ifthere TKdS a congsidation or dosure of a seixion. In the wxst case The group has in pkn systems of intml )ntr tFAt we payments and a ¢xmpretEnsive Insuran Wicies to 3 LT70CQ01 {14 September 2024)
Section C Objectives and activities The Purpose of Scouting Summary ofthe otyeds of the clwity set out in ts goveming d0ment people in their personal developmert The Values of S¢ouliry Care. We Sjppt others and take tx8 ofthe wyld in ich live. Scouting tskes pla young pewe, in parther5hip . adults, together based on the values of Sc¥Jubng aThl: . ieam by doing - share in spiribjal retlection - take responsibilty and make dties . make and live by their Promise. 4 Lfroocx)1 (14 Septembw 2024)
Summary of the rnain activits in relation to these objects We continue to run 6 5ectsons, 2 beaver coloni. 2 Cub Packs and 2 ScoutTroops. The leaderteam remains strong with 31 in the team. Total youth membershiphas stayed stable at around 130 at the end of the year. We continue to manage our numbers to ensurethere are Spa for those moving section . Following work on out waiting list we now have 60 from our catchment area, of which 28 are of the age to join now and a further 12 on our out of catchment area waitng listwtth 10 the right age to join now. AJI sections ran a full Programme of activrtiesaimedat giving youn5teT51eadership skills, increased self relian and the opportunity to gain skills that will be useful throughout their lives. In additionto the re8ular evening meetings we ran a number of camps and day activities.Notably we rdn a Group Comp with 150 attendees. bringing all sertions, and parents of the younger children. together for a very successful actsvlty weekend. During the year we gained our first paddleboarding perrnil and inuea5edthe numberof archery and rafting pemiitsvjhith improves our ability to offer adventurous activitses.we ran archery, kayakin& paddleboarding and rafting sessions and used external providersfor climbing {indoor and on natural cliffs) caving and tomahawk throwsng. We hope to increase the number of pemiit holders, particularty in paddleboarding. The main part of the Scout association 's transformation programme was introduced during the yearwith changes to roles, Job titles. resposlbilities. training and structures alongside a brand new mana8ement System. This continue5 to presenta few thallenges and it is taking time and effort to understsnd and adaptto the new way of working. Ouring the next year the Group lead Volunteer will be leavin8 the role.work is underway to find a replacemenL Until that has happened. the Group Leadership Team. made up of the section Team Leaders, will pick upthec majority of the work to ensuret he 8roup continues to run successfully. The 'unIfornd° side of the group continus to be very well supported by the trustee 8oard who provide valuable guidance and expertise. As well as providing govemance, the members of the trustee board also asist the group in other ways, by leading on Hall maintenance and fund rdislng. 5 LTTO¢YX11 (14 Septemtm 2024)
You may choofje to indude . wIiGy grants)7akT,. . c¢Mtribuii¢Jn rnade by volunteers.. ' lIcY on inveslrnents. The Grw meets the Chanty CommissK)n's public benefft SccEion D Achieieineiits aiid perforiiiaiice Summary of the tnain of the charity duiiTrJ the yea scouts,This ia at the heartof wtHt we are here to do . inline to make a poS[eCa)nts1bu¢1on to wiety.Last year the Group held a Group camp that enabledall of the Sed10 to invested in the of equir#iHIl a)d training to paddleboarding. In addition . the Group has invested in maintaining the high stsndard of Ihe facilitiesv have , to ensure the safety of all partiu"pants in the Group with the r marks the (1 of Group L8ad Volunteer (GLV). Steve Mdiarfs tenu in the p)SIti at 1st Highworth Scout Group. tt ThId be remÈss not to recognise the huge contribulion Ihat Stevehas nade duriThJ neaty 40 years. with his guKling hand supwrtiry a(xoss the entirety of tr Group. Thi5 nan ttot wè are kKiry a rthv GLV. Sedion leaderteam and Trustee board, along with the SuW)rt of the Distri(* I have no doubt that will nawgate the next part of ourioumey arnl ¢>>ilinue to deliver excel 6 LTTOOIX11 (14 Septembw2024)
Section E Financial Revievi Income for 2tY2415 at£37.568 was up ty £5.810 on the previuos year and expenses at £37,264 Ere £14,193 higtw than 202W4 ith Goup camp, a gas ly)iler and Brief ststement of1h8 charitys policy on The Gr(wp'$ KKAicy reserves is to hold sufficien resources to continue the dlaritable ad1vi of the grp sum equivalent to 12 rnnths running costs patrs of £10.(KKI in tolal around £20.(XX). at year end. S(xrE ofthese funds have areaty been Saling Club as pll as £1C#JXI towards a rep1Meftt mini Details of ary fiinds matlty in defftxt (arcUmStan plus steps to elimin) Further finanoal revi details (opti1 ffrforr) You may choose to indude additional infoThation, there releYanL abouL' . the thantys principal sources of fund (indLKling any fundraising)" Grp.S lTrxKne and EXrtUre is very small and as a longer.tem inVeSbn as sto(s and shares. Tr Group has therefrKe adopbj a I risk strategy to the investmert of Éts funds. Atl fvnds are hekl in ¢3sh using mainstream banks or building soaetses. . how exFendiiure has SUPF<ted the k obFcbve5 of the tharity. bank balan and Interest Tates re¢er¥ed to ensure group obtains maximum value arKI income from its bankw arrangements. Occ2Stonalty this may involve using an account ttHt requires a pencmj of r1 before fiJrKts may 7 Lfi(Kx101 (14 September 2024)
act1041 F a number of issues ith the tJnlir system wthich FUH rorfs) 8 LTll)CQ)1 (14 September 2024)
1st Highworth Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account Year start date Year end date For the yoar -Apr.24 To 314lar-25 Recoipts and payments 2024125 2023124 Relpts Donations, legacles and similar income Membership subscriptions Less:Membership subscfiptions paid on Net rnembership subscriptions retained Donab"ons 18.603.IJO 6A19.00 12,084.00 3.540.00 2.746.IKI 3Jl&OO 237.00 11A1 17,970.00 5.779.00 12,191.00 1,040.00 2,120.00 3.522.00 561.00 Mini bus Gift Aid Other similar income Sub total 19 Grants maintenan grnnt Other grants from Swindon Borough Council Sub totsl Fund-ralslng (gross) Scout post 2358.00 2.192.00 Other ActivitieslEventslCamps International Actsvths Group Closure 1.241.00 11267.00 1N99.00 8.252.00 Sub total Investment Income 14.766.00 11.943.00 Bank intet COIF 0.00 Propety Rent income Other investrnent income 391.00 391.ljo 381.00 381.00 Sub total Asset and invesknent sales. etc. 0.00 Total recwpts 37,568.00 31.758.00
1st Highworth Scout Group R•ceipts and Payments Account For Ihe year from 01-Apr-24 To 314lar-25 Receipts and payments 2024125 2023124 unrestric funds Unrestrl¢ted funds Payments Charltable Payments Wakr costs Electricty & gas Insurance 23&00 1W1.00 1A31.00 3,144.IKI 8.887.00 4336.00 710.00 253.ljo 2.950.00 1.307.00 4.020.00 1,258.00 2037.00 734.00 222.00 Mini bus Repairs and Renewals Materials and equipment Intemet costs Unifomsrrraining AGM and trustee expenses International Events 617.00 Group expenses Other 3N94.110 166.00 2.348.00 Grants Sub totsl 24.571.lJO 16.779.00 Fund4aislng expenses Christmas post Activitieslcamps Other fvnd-raising costs Sub total 881.110 11,777.00 830.00 5A11.00 51.00 6.292.00 11693.00 Total Grnss Expenditurv 37 23 071.00 Asset and Inve8lment purchasos. 0 Totalpaymwts 37264.00 23,071.00 Net of rocwpts/(payments) Cash funds last year end Cash funds this yearend 304.00 8,687.00 33,732.(Kl 41419.00 42A19.00 42.723.00
1st Highworth Scout Group For the year 014pr-24 To 314Aar-25 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year Cash funds Bank current account Bank deposit account UnFted Trust 1 year bond The Scout Association Short Term Investment CashlFloats 11.075.00 24162.00 31.648.00 0.00 16.257.00 Total cash funds 41723.00 42N19.00 other monetary assets Tax daim Debts due to the District Insuran daim Sub total Investment ass•ts Other investrnerrts- detsil Sub total Non monetary assets for charity's own u80 Badge stock Scout Shop stock Scout post Land and buildings Scouting equipmen( furnire etc Sub total 0.00 0.00 Llablll Accounts not yet paid Expenses incurred but not invoiced Subscriptions not yet paid Loan - detail Sub total The above receipts and payments account and statern of assets and Ilabuitlos were approved by the Trustee8 and slgned on tt1r behalf by SnatUre Print Name ChaiMn Treasurer
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of 1st Highworth Scout Group. I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the I" Highworth Scout Group for the year ended 3 1" March 2025 Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the l- Highworth ScoLFt Group you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act'l. I reportin respect of my examination of the 1° Highworth Scout Group accourtt5 carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Actand in carrying out myexamination I have folLowed aLLthe applicable Directionsgivenbythe Charrfcycommission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examinatiorL I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection wtth the examination giving me causeto beLieve that in any material respect-. accounting records were not kept in respect of the I ' Highworth Scout Group as required by section 130 of the Att or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come acr055 no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention shouLd be drawn in this report in orderto enabLe a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. Name: Relevant profes5ionaL qualification or membership of professional bodie51rf2nyl: FLLA 'wFII I Address-. SA.<(JNi LH i % ELI]C Ki Date.. GiiJP .