3rd High Wycombe (Downley) Scout Group 


## **Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] August 2023** 

## **Charity registration number: 308257** 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

The 3rd High Wycombe (Downley) Scout Group runs scouting activities for children between the ages of 6- 14 as laid down in the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. It is responsible for the running of two beaver colonies, two cub packs and two scout troops. The Group operates in The Guide & Scout Centre, Coates Lane, Downley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5UX. 

Income derives primarily from subscriptions paid by young members and from fees paid by the members towards camps and activities. Fundraising and donations also contribute to the groups income. 

The 3rd High Wycombe (Downley) Scout Group is managed through a committee, including Trustees, which aims to meet 3 times a year. 

## **Achievements and Performance** 

The 3rd High Wycombe (Downley) Scout Group continues to be active with the numbers of participating youngsters increasing. 

## **Financial Review** 

The Finances are sound with reserves gradually increasing. The Reserves are in excess of the Scout Association requirements. 

The accounts are drawn up on a receipts and payments basis. 

The Charity banks with Lloyds. 

## **Designated Funds** 

There are no designated funds 

## **Trustees** 

Paul Cleaver Chairman Paul Baker Group Lead Volunteer Paul Timms Section Team Leader 


The Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting 

## **Contact details** 

The Charity may be contacted at 32 Selwood Way, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5XR 



## **3rd High Wycombe Scout Group Year Ended 31 August 2023 Profit & Loss** 

|**Opening Balances**<br>Investment<br>Deposit A/C 07688338<br>Current A/C 01991187<br>Creditor b/f<br>**Income**<br>Subs<br>Camps & Events<br>Wed / Fri activities<br>Fund Raising<br>Interest<br>Miscellaneous<br>**Expenses**<br>Camps & Events<br>Wed / Fri activities<br>Rent<br>Capitation<br>Uniforms<br>Insurance<br>Equipment<br>OSM charges<br>Social Evening/Fund Raising<br>Training course<br>Historic expenses<br>Miscellaneous<br>**Closing Balance**<br>Investment<br>Deposit A/C 07688338<br>Current A/C 01991187<br>Per bank statements<br>Difference<br>**Creditors**<br>Paul Timms expenses|**31/08/2023**<br>**8,890.18**<br>816.14<br>-<br>8,074.04<br>5,632.73<br>17,208.00<br>9,035.50<br>1,019.00<br>2,731.04<br>15.35<br>4,619.85<br>**34,628.74**<br>11,902.74<br>2,028.41<br>5,214.00<br>10,400.00<br>1,556.69<br>254.85<br>182.68<br>924.19<br>1,590.98<br>-<br>-<br>526.51<br>**34,581.05**<br>**3,305.14**<br>-<br>831.49<br>6,801.94<br>**7,633.43**<br>4,328.29<br>-<br>4,328.29<br>**4,328.29**<br>-|**31/08/2022**<br>**5,396.60**<br>800.00<br>505.49<br>4,091.11<br>-<br>8,732.90<br>5,305.00<br>119.00<br>2,882.61<br>0.96<br>15.18<br>**17,055.65**<br>5,636.08<br>737.34<br>594.00<br>3,900.00<br>1,589.40<br>241.38<br>113.97<br>491.23<br>1,426.96<br>-<br>4,357.29<br>107.15<br>**19,194.80**<br>**3,257.45**<br>816.14<br>-<br>8,074.04<br>**8,890.18**<br>5,632.73<br>-<br>5,632.73<br>**5,632.73**<br>-|
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Unqualified report for a non-company charity preparing receipts and payments
accounts with a gross income of £250,000 or less in the relevant financial year
Independent exaMine￿S report to the trustees of 3" High Wycornbe (Downleyl Scout Group
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 3rd High Wycombe (Downleyl Scout Group for the year
ended 31 August 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the 3rd High Wycombe (Downleyl Scout Group you are responsibLe for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Aci 20111.the Act'l.
I report in respert of my examination of the 3rd High Wycombe (Downleyl Scout Group accounts carried out under
section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out ffly examination I have follov4ed all the applicable Directions given by the
Charity Cornmission under sertion 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examinerfs ststement
I have complèted 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.
accounting records were not kept in respect of the 3rd High Wycombe IDownlevl Scout Group as required by
section 130 of the ACL. or
the account5 do not accord with those record5.
I have no ¢on¢erns 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..
Name.. Steven Crawshaw
Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies lif anyl..
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