4th Itchen (Netley) Sea Scout Group Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31st December 2024 2023 2024 Income: 11559.00 Subscriptions 3075.34 Gift Aid 3363.22 Activities 0.00 Fund Raising 3727.10 Donations 0.00 Sundry Income 100.52 Interest 21825.18 21967.30 0.00 3100.83 678.98 1000.00 225.94 95.99 27069.04 Expenses: 4133.00 Membership Fees 3778.85 Activities 2781.75 Utilities 3075.90 Insurance 2568.94 Repairs and Renewals 1066.76 Uniforms and Badges 2000.50 Equipment 150.01 Sundry Expenses 19555.71 2269.47 Net income for the year 5106.00 8814.09 2755.21 3469.49 3618.60 521.50 7523.31 1549.43 33357.63 -6288.59
4th Itchen (Netley) Sea Scout Group Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2024 2023 2024 Current Assets: 3470.21 Main Bank Account 15100.52 Deposit Account 4923.11 Hall Account 596.13 Squirrells Account 513.34 Beavers Account 511.73 Cubs Account 511.20 Scouts Account 9091.45 5196.51 2778.71 431.13 485.84 569.02 784.99 25626.24 19337.65 Represented by:" Capital Account 23356.77 Opening balance 2269.47 Net income for the year 25626.24 Closing balance 25626.24 -6288.59 19337.65 Account Examiner's Report: I have examined the annexed Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 December 2024 togetherwith the above Balance Sheet as at the same date. I consider the Accounts to be a true record ofthe transactions that have been made duringthe year. Signed: Date: 76[51?6 E W Gerrey
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Trustees’ i Annual Report
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For the period
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Ath Itchen (Netley) Sea Scout Group
Other names the charity is known by Netley Sea Scout Group
Registered charity number (if any) Ts od dl od a al
Charity's principal address 17 Station Road
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
(These will ba published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)
Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year
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4[_SimonParry5] | —sreasurer, |
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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 charity)
Architect Carolyn Lowe (Hampshire Architect) 96 New Road, Netley, Hants
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| Section B | Structure, governance and management g |
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| Description of the charity's trusts | |
| Type ofgoverning document | |
| The Group's governing documents are those ofthe The Scout | |
| Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives |
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| authorityto the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, | |
| Organisation and Rules ofThe 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. | |
| a (e.g. trust, association, company) |
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| Trustee selection methods | The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, |
| (e.g. appointed by, elected by) | Organisation and Rules ofThe Scout Association, |
| Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice) | |
| You maychoose to include additional | The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members of |
| information, where relevant, about: | which are the ‘CharityTrustees’ ofthe Scout Group which is an |
| educational charity. As charitytrustees theyare 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: | TheTrustee Board consists ofthe Chair, Treasurerand 9other trustees (including 1 Ex Officio Trustee) and meets every2 months. |
| Members ofthe Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee | |
| a) the induction and training of trustees: | learning withinthe first 6months ofjoining the Board. |
| b) trustee’ consideration ofmajorrisks _ | "his Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well- and the systems and procedures to managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and manage them equipmentare in good working order, and everyone follows legal |
| requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Theirsupport | |
| heips othervolunteers run high-quality and safe programmes that | |
| givesyoungpeopleskillsforlife. |
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Section B Structure, governance and management (continued) The trustees maintain a comprehensive risk register that identifies key risks . Risks can be consolidated into ten key risk categories: Safeguarding Failures, Safety Management Breakdown, Programme Quality & Delivery, Property & Equipment Management, Governance & Oversight Failures, Financial Mismanagement, Legal & Regulatory Non-Compliance, Volunteer Management Issues, Data Protection Breaches, and Reputational Damage. The trustees have collective responsibility for risk management, with designated leads for key risk areas. Each risk is assessed for both impact and likelihood using a 1-4 scale based on Scouting Association descriptors. The assessment has identified four higher-risk areas: Safeguarding, Safety Management, Property and Equipment, and Legal & Regulatory Non-Compliance. Contrals are in place across all areas including mandatory safeguarding training for all leaders, enhanced DBS checks for relevant roles, and clear escalation procedures through Scout Association channels. Safety management is supported by qualified instructors, regular equipment inspections, and comprehensive insurance coverage. Property and Equipment controls are enhanced by appropriately skilled volunteers who can identify when we need to bring in external support. Legal compliance controls include regular review of the POR and governing documents. Future Improvements During 2025-26, the trustees will strengthen risk management by ensuring all red-rated risks are discussed at each trustee meeting, with each risk area subject to timely comprehensive review. We will centralise record-keeping systems to eliminate single points of failure and establish systematic reporting templates that enable trustees to gain appropriate assurance about operational delivery. .
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|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|in|their|
|out|in|its|governing|document|personal|development,|
|empowering|them|to|make|a|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.|
|Co-operation|- We|make|a|positive|difference;|we|co-operate|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|
|-|learn|by doing|
|-|share|in|spiritual|reflection|
|-|take|responsibility|and|make|choices|
|~|undertake|new and|challenging|activities|
|-|make|and|live|by their|Promise.|
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Summary of the main activities in relation
to these objects
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Throughout the year, the Group has delivered a comprehensive programme that directly supports Scouting's purpose of actively engaging young people in their personal development while empowering them to make positive contributions to society. Personal Development and Adventure Our sections provided outstanding adventurous experiences including sailing trips, REEF activities, residential camps, hiking expeditions, and water sports opportunities. Despite significant facility challenges with our hall, leaders demonstrated exceptional adaptability in securing alternative accommodation, ensuring programme delivery continued without compromise. Living Our Values When safety concerns were identified with hall facilities, trustees and leaders acted with integrity, prioritising member and community safety over operational convenience. When safeguarding concerns were escalated, they were investigated thoroughly with leaders found to have behaved and reported appropriately, reinforcing our values of integrity and respect. Community Contribution Young people made positive contributions to society through participation In Remembrance Day events, fundraising for the Poppy Appeal, and helping to run local community events. The Group maintained its commitment to ensuring financial concerns are not a barrier to participation, providing support to members facing personal challenges Programme Delivery Through sleepovers, camps, badge work, and varied indoor and outdoor activities, sections provided opportunities for spiritual reflection, personal growth, and skill development. The maintenance of high membership levels despite facility challenges demonstrates the Group's success in creating an engaging programme that fulfills Scouting's core purpose of youth development and empowerment.
Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
- policy on grantmaking; * contribution made by voiunteers; « policy on investments.
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.
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Section D Achievements and performance
| Summaryofthe | main achievements of | |
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| the | charity during the year | |
| The Group successfully navigated a challenging year, maintaining a | ||
| varied and engaging programme despite significant facility | ||
| disruptions. Leaders demonstrated exceptional adaptabilityand | ||
| resilience, ensuring high membership levels were sustained | ||
| throughout operational challenges. | ||
| The trustees embraced the steep learning curve ofCharity | ||
| governance. | ||
| The Group maintained strong community engagement and upheld its | ||
| commitment to inclusion, supporting members facing personal and | ||
| financial difficulties to ensure barriers don't prevent participation in | ||
| Scouting. | ||
| Financesremainsoundly managed |
| Section E | Financial Review |
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| Brief statement ofthe charity's policyon | |
| reserves | Reserves Policy |
| The Group's policyon reserves is to hold sufficient resources to | |
| continue the charitable activities ofthe group should income and | |
| fundraising activities fall short. The Group Trustee Board considers | |
| that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running | |
| costs, circa £10,000. Thiswould cover Utilities, Insurance and key | |
| annual costs. | |
| The Group held reserves of approximately£10,000 against this at | |
| year end. This is at the level required for operating expenses. | |
| Quantify and explain any designations | |
| Details ofanyfunds materially in deficit | |
| (circumstancesplusstepstoeliminate) |
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Further financial review details (optional information)
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|You|may|choose|to|include|additional|The|Group's|key|source|of funds|comes|from|monthly membership|
|fees|paid|by|parents|on|behalf of|their|children|who|take|part|in|
|regular|scouting|activities.|Additional|funds|come|from|donations|
|given|to|the|group|or|off|the|back|of|specific|fundraising|activity|
|information,|where|relevant,|about:|undertaken|by the Scout|Group.|
|«|the|charity's|principal|sources|of funds}]The|Group's|Income|and|Expenditure|is|very|small|and|as|a|
|{including|any fundraising);{consequence|does|not|have|sufficient|funds|to|invest|in|longer-term|
|investments|such|as|stocks|and|shares.|The|Group|has|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.|
||how|expenditure|has|supported|the|key|
|objectives|of|the|charity;|
|All|monies|received|have|been|used|to|support|a|strong|programme|
|of|regular|Scouting|activities|for|our|young|people,|delivered|by|our|
|leaders|and|volunteers.|
||investment|policy|and|objectives;|
|The|Group|does|not|have|sufficient|funds|to|invest|in|longer|term|
|investments.|The|Group|has|therefore|adopted|a|risk|averse|
|strategy|to|the|investment|of|its|funds.|All|funds|are|held|in|cash|
|using|only mainstream|banks|or|building|societies.|
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|Section|F|Other:|Optional|Information|
|Plans|for|future|periods|(details|of any|
|significant|activities|planned|to|achieve|
|them)|
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Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ repart above
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Fullname(s) [SA24H Tine BAe fe Position (eg Secretary, Chair) L___cerar Date =O P4 fo [7 feo te |
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees 4th Itchen South (Netley) Scout Group For the Period Ended 31 December 2024
I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31[st] March 2026.
This report is made solely to the trustees in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to 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 responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: E W Gerrey
Name: E W Gerrey
Address: 20 Chatsworth Road Bitterne Southampton SO19 7NJ
Date: 16 April 2026