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Trustees' ' Annual Report
For the period
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name 1st Wroughton Scout Group
Registered charity number (if any) Fal ol sl ol al
Charity’s principal address HQ Weirside Ave
PostcodeIs Iw Lal | ol fe
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Registerifreporting foraRegistered Charity with a chantty regulator)
Trustee Name Office (if any) Datesracted Itriot.for
whole year
1 Steve Oakeshott Group Chair 20/1 1/24-31/03/25
2 Hilary Bather Group ScoutLeader [|sd
3[BenJankinson—|—GroupTreasurer, |
4 Trustee (ScoutLeade)|
5 Chris Redman Trustee (CubLeader) |
6| DougSmith| Trustee (CubLeader) | 20/11/24-31/03/25
7 Matt Bather 20/1 1/24-31/03/25
8 Mark Mackenzie 20/1 1/24-31/03/25
9 Rod Tatem SS a)
10 Andy Bannister 20/11/24-31/03/25
11 Astrid Bannister 20/11/24-31/03/25
12 William Smith 01/04/24-20/11/24
13 Robert Graves Trustee (Beaver Leader)| 01/04/24-20/11/24
14 Jamie McRobie Trustee (Scout Leader) | 01/04/24-20/11/24
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Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
(These will be published In the annual report of the chanity)
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Section B Structure, governance and management
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Description of the charity's trusts
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|Type|of|governing|document|
|The|Group's|governing|documents|are|those|of the 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.|
|(e.g.|trust|deed,|constitution)|
|ssa nts am|
|(e.g.|trust,|association,a.|company)|common|to|all|Scouts.|
|Trustee|selection|methods|The|Trustees|are|appointed|in|accordance|with|the|Policy,|
|(e.g.|appointed|by,|elected|by)|Organisation|and|Rules|of The|Scout Association.|
|Additional|governance|issues|(optional|information|but|encouraged|as|best|practice)|
|You|may|choose|to|include|additional|The|Group|is|managed|by|the|Group|Executive|Committee,|
|information,|where|relevant,|about:|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.|
|Policies|and|procedures|adopted|for:|
|a)|the|induction|and|training|of trustees;||The|Committee|consists|of 3|independent|representatives,|
|b)|trustee’|consideration|of major|risks|—||Chair,|Treasurer and|Secretary together with|the|Group|Scout|
|and|the|systems|and|procedures|to|Leaders,|individual|section|leaders|(if opted|to|take|on|the|
|manage them|responsibility)|and|parent's|representation|and|meets|every|3|-|
|4|months.|
|Members|of the|Executive|Committee|complete|‘Essential|
|Information|for Executive|Committee’|training|within|the|first|5|
|monthsofjoining|the|committee.|
|This|Group|Executive|Committee|exists|to|support the|Group|
|Scout|Leader|in|meeting|the|responsibilities|of 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;|
|Section|B|Structure,|governance|and|management|(continued)|
|Risk|and|Internal|Control|
|The|Group|Executive|Committee|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:|
|GDPR|-|New|legislation|on|data|protection.|The|group|uses|
|Online|Scout|Manager|as|a|mechanism|to|ensure|data|
|security|and|parent|permissions.|All|paper|copies|of|child|and|
|parent|details|are|no|longer|held.|Any|electronic|versions|are|
|kept|to|a|minimum.|
|Condition|of the|building,|property|and|equipment.|Yearly|
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reviews of the property are carried out to ensure sate tor all that use the Hall, this involves both internal safety checks and also where necessary experts to assess - such as asbestos roof. All recommendations are discussed and remedied at the groups committee meetings. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent 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. Separate insurance is also held at a group level. Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The group does hold a reserve to 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 was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a 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.
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 14. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure
Section C Objectives and activities The Purpose of Scouting Summary of the objects of the charity set {Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people out in its governing document in their personal development, empowering them to makea positive contribution to society. 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 others. Care - We support others and take care of the world in which we live. Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. Ca-oneratian - \Ne make a nasitive differance: we ca-anerate
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we pris ee ee Pee mie ere) Hee ee Eperee
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
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| - learn by doing
- share in spiritual reflection
- take responsibility and make choices
- undertake new and challenging activities
- make and live by their Promise.
Summary of the main activities in relation
to these objects All Sections regularly undertake a variety of adventurous and
fun activities such as camping, hiking, axe throwing, cycling,
outdoor fire safety, PGL, rockets, scrapheap challenge,
cookery, orienteering and shooting.
| Other activities within Sections include young people working
on personal progress and badge work activities with the
support and encouragement of the Leaders and adult helpers.
| Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
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| Contribution made by volunteers;|1st Wroughton is entirely run by volunteers who freely give
| their time, effort and expertise to ensure our young people
| enjoy the very best that Scouting can offer. We are truly
| grateful for everything our Leaders, Young Leaders, helpers
| and Executive Members do to make this possible.
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
| headings.
| Section D Achievements and performance
| Summary of the main achievements of [During the year 1st Wroughton has run a full schedule of
| the charity during the yearlactivities across every Section. This includes multiple camps
: and hikes, arranging a regional shooting competition and
| various activities helping out in the community.
Section E Financial Review
Brief statement of the charity's policy on
reserves Reserves Policy
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The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Executive Committee considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 4 months running costs, circa £8k The Group held reserves of approximately £180,000 against this at year end. This is well above the level required for operating expenses. However this can be explained by a significant savings amount being retained for potential investment into a new premises for the Group.
Quantify and explain any designations
Details of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate)
Further financial review details (optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:|Investment Policy * the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);|A'though the Group has sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments, due to plans to build or invest in new premises, the group has agreed to adopted a risk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies. * how expenditure has supported the key]The Group Executive regularly monitors the levels of bank objectives of the charity;|]balances and the interest rates received to ensure the group obtains maximum value and income from its banking arrangements. The Group Executive considers the cash flow requirements prior to any withdrawals. Investment accounts have ceased with the group and will be reassessed once the premise decision has been made.
- investment policy and objectives;
Section F Other Optional Information
Plans for future periods (details of any |We are working towards securing funds to allow for the significant activities planned to achieve |demolition of our existing building, and constructing a new them) building on the existing site, that will enable the Group to continue providing Scouting for our young people.
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
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1st Wroughton Scout Group
Receipts and Payments Account
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Receipts and payments
2024/25 2023/24
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Total funds
funds funds funds
£ £ £ £ £
Receipts
in Ome — a
Less: Membership subscriptions paid on a! %
(National/County/Area/District) enter figures with a minus sign
- 4,568 C 4,568
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Sub total | Ee) [eee | - | _ 29,293 36,115
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Sub total FP ocuk eel | :|| 2,352 | 2,917|
Total Gross Income [Wry a) eT) eT
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1st Wroughton Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account
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Receipts and payments
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|2024/25|2023/24|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Endowment|Total funds|Total funds|
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|Sub total|A|33,646|||:|;|33,646|33,006|
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|Total Gross Expenctur|PTET|asa|
|Asset|and|Investment|
|purchases,|etc,|
|Net of recelpts/(payments)||F|1,327|7,720|
|Transfers between funds|PF|ee|
|Cash funds last year end|PY|OY|
|Cash|funds|this year end||#|1,327|7,720|
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Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
| Statement of assets andof assets andassets andand | Statement of assets andof assets andassets andand liabilities at the endthe endend of thethe year | |||
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| Cashnes | £ £ £ |
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| Totalcash funds Cmermonetayassets |
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TL | 182,001 | |
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Contingent liabilities and future obligations
The20th aboveNovember receipts 2024and and payments signed onfhtheir behalf and statement by of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on __ Signature _ Print Name —A_ a —_2 Z\
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Scrutineer’s Report to the Trustees of 18t Wroughton Scout Group
| report on the accounts of for the year ended 31st March 2025
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Scrutineer
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the operation of the charity, keeping records and preparation of the accounts; you consider that regulation permits a scrutiny to be undertaken without the requirement of an audit. It is my responsibility, without carrying out an audit, to scrutinise the accounts and to report to you.
Basis of Scrutineer's Statement
In accordance with the directions given in the charity’s constitution, | have scrutinised the records held by the treasurer and the statement of accounts set out on pages 1 to 3
Scrutineer's Statement
In my opinion the accounts are in accordance with the records provided and comply with the constitution.
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Name CHARLOTTE CHAMBERS,
Address 1 LAXASTER foro OLOUGH Ton) SNL AHS SignatureC Date 7. Ol- 2626,