3rd High Wycombe (Downley) Scout Group ## **Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] August 2024** ## **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 2024 Profit & Loss** |**Opening Balances**
Investment
Deposit A/C 07688338
Current A/C 01991187
Creditor b/f
**Income**
Subs
Camps & Events
Wed / Fri activities
Fund Raising
Interest
Miscellaneous
**Expenses**
Camps & Events
Wed / Fri activities
Rent
Capitation
Uniforms
Scarves
201.95
Woggles
9.00
Badges
1,120.64
Leaders shirts
103.99
Insurance
Equipment
OSM charges
Social Evening/Fund Raising
Training course
Historic expenses
Miscellaneous
**Closing Balance**
Investment
Deposit A/C 07688338
Current A/C 01991187
Per bank statements
Difference
**Creditors**
Paul Timms expenses
Tom Adamson
Paul Baker
Christchurch District|**31/08/2024**
**7,633.43**
-
831.49
6,801.94
4,328.29
15,468.00
12,512.00
1,258.00
2,357.55
68.89
80.00
**31,744.44**
8,741.60
1,836.11
3,498.00
7,590.00
1,435.58
213.15
-
881.07
495.18
365.83
1,153.93
1,050.00
1,113.85
-
-
376.00
**27,160.90**
**7,888.68**
-
5,900.38
6,848.71
**12,749.09**
4,860.41
-
3,662.94
237.50
33.97
926.00
**4,860.41**|**31/08/2023**
**8,890.18**
816.14
-
8,074.04
5,632.73
17,208.00
9,035.50
1,019.00
2,731.04
15.35
4,619.85
**34,628.74**
11,902.74
2,028.41
5,214.00
10,400.00
1,556.69
254.85
182.68
924.19
1,590.98
-
-
526.51
**34,581.05**
**3,305.14**
-
831.49
6,801.94
**7,633.43**
4,328.29
-
4,328.29
**4,328.29**| |---|---|---| 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 examiner's report to the trustees of 3rd High Wycombe (Downley) 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 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charitytrustees of the 3rd High Wycombe (Downley) Scout Group you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the 3rd High Wycombe IDownLeyl Scout Group accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carryin9 Out my examination I have foLLowed all the appLicabLe Directions given bythe Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no materiaL matters have come to my attention in connettion 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 IDownLeyl Scout Group as required by section 130 of the Act., or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. 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: Name.. Steven Crawshaw Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies {if any)., Address.. Date: 2tszs