## Scouts ## **1[st] Disley Scout Group Trustees’ Annual Report** For the period 01 Apr 2024 – 31 Mar 2025 Charity Name ## 1[st] Disley Scout Group Charity Number 503379 Scout HQ Reg No. 10035777 Charity Address ## Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity _(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)_ **----- Start of picture text -----**
Dates acted if
Trustee Name Office (if any) not for whole
year
es Matthew Fox Chair
es James Taylor Secretary
Ge Natasha Fox Treasurer Until 31/12/2024
Rs Paul Smith Treasurer From 01/01/2025
Acting Group Scout
Carl Mitchell Leader
es Lisa Ashwood Explorer Leader
Ge Louise Dandy Cubs Leader
Rs Grant Mitchell Scout Leader
Rs Rhiannon Adams Beaver Leader
Rs Pete Lofthouse Trustee Board Member
Rs Chris Adams Trustee Board Member
Rs Tony Dean Trustee Board Member
Rs Gareth Roberts Trustee Board Member
Rs Lucy Mitchell Trustee Board Member Until 21/09/2024
se Faye Ferri Trustee Board Member Until 21/09/2024
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Rhodri McDonald||| |Accounts(sign-off)|Nick Christodoulou|| ## **Sec�on B Structure, governance and management** (Descrip�on of the charity’s trusts) ## Type of governing document The Group's governing documents are those of the The Scout Associa�on. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Associa�on and The Policy, Organisa�on and Rules of The Scout Associa�on. ## How the charity is cons�tuted The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. ## Trustee selec�on methods The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisa�on and Rules of The Scout Associa�on. Addi�onal governance issues The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group which is an educa�onal charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legisla�on applicable to chari�es. This includes the registra�on, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The Trustee Group consists of 3 independent representa�ves, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout Leaders, individual sec�on leaders (if opted to take on the responsibility) and parent’s representa�on and meets every 6 weeks. Members of the Trustee Board complete 'Essen�al Informa�on for Trustee Board' training within the first 5 months of joining the commi�ee. This Group Trustee Board exists to support the Group Scout Leader in mee�ng the responsibili�es of the appointments and is responsible for: The maintenance of Group property; The insurance of persons, property and equipment; Group public occasions; Assis�ng in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support; Appoin�ng any sub commi�ees that may be required; Appoin�ng Group Administrators and Advisors other than those who are elected. ## Risk and Internal Control these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mi�gate against them. The main Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisa�ons such as the church, community centre and other Scout Groups. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mi�gate against permanent loss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capita�on fees contributes to the Scout Associa�ons na�onal accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all ac�vi�es. Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscrip�ons and fundraising. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the con�nuity of ac�vi�es should there be a major reduc�on in income. The Commi�ee could raise the value of subscrip�ons to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. Reduc�on or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the ac�vi�es of the group. If there was a reduc�on in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a par�cular sec�on or the group as a whole then there would have to be a contrac�on, consolida�on or closure of a sec�on. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Reduc�on or loss of members. The Group provides ac�vi�es for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a reduc�on in membership in a par�cular sec�on or the group as whole then there would have to be a contrac�on, consolida�on or closure of a sec�on. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. The group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered. ## **Sec�on C Objec�ves and ac�vi�es** ## **Summary of the objects of the charity’s trusts** ## **The Purpose of Scou�ng** Scou�ng exists to ac�vely engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a posi�ve contribu�on to society. ## **The Values of Scou�ng** 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 a�tudes. friends. ## **The Scout Method** Scou�ng takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scou�ng and: - enjoy what they are doing and have fun - take part in ac�vi�es indoors and outdoors - learn by doing - take responsibility and make choices - undertake new and challenging ac�vi�es - make and live by their Promise. ## **Summary of the main ac�vi�es in rela�on to these objects** Weekly Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer mee�ngs where members enjoy various indoor and outdoor ac�vi�es. All ac�vi�es are designed to be inclusive to ensure individuals are not le� out. Badge ac�vi�es encourage members to work hard and work together to achieve goals and earn rewards. ## advancement of educa�on and the advancement of ci�zenship or community development headings. ## **Sec�on D Achievements and performance** ## **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** Fund raising event at the Disley Amalgamated (Disco run by Explorers) Secured funding from charitable sources Mul�ple camps including Drum Hill ## **Sec�on E Financial Review** ## **Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves** ## **Reserves Policy** accounts allocated to each sec�on of the Group to run regular ac�vi�es and make regular payments without recourse to other funds. In addi�on, the trustees aim to maintain a longterm fund, with the inten�on of being able to pay for legal and professional fees associated with the purchase of a new building or a new site should this become necessary on the expiry of the Group's current lease. The Group held reserves of approximately £44k against this at year end. This is maintained in case the scout hut requires replacing. ## **Sec�on F Other Op�onal Informa�on** ## **Plans for future periods** Explore op�ons for redevelopment of the hut to provide be�er facili�es for indoor and outdoor ac�vi�es over the longer term ## **Sec�on G Declara�on** The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature Matthew Fox Full Name Ma�hew Fox Posi�on Chair Date 18/08/2025 •1 co Ex•cutlv• Accounts lor Y•ar Endlng 31.03.2025 Account Balanc•8 at 31.3.4 Account Balanc•• •131J.2S Balan(x In Current A(xxxJnt 31.03.24 £16,201.65 Balance In Current Account 31.3.25 £25.973.09 Balan(x In Long Tem Ac(￿nI 31.03.24 £44,740.11 Balance In Long Term Account 31.3.25 £45,9TT.03 Balanc£ In Sectk)n A(x4xJnt 31.03.24 £5,414.67 £66,356.43 Balance In Section Account 31.03.25 £3,779.05 Transfers to Curront Act￿nt £20.00 Transfers from Current Account £4,￿.00 Transf8rs to Lw Tern Account £0.00 Transfers from Long T6mi Acc(xJnt £o.(y) Transfer& to Account £4.295.00 Transfers from Section Account £255.00 £70,671.43 £79.9X17 Incom• nditure Interest £1.186.92 H.Q.Running £6.406.81 Subscxiptions £14,351.51 Fund Raising £0.00 Capitation payment £6,727.50 Fund Raising £205.31 Sundries £2.857.50 Grants & Donaticms £12,420.49 Badges & Unifonn £502.59 Inland Revenue Grant Aid £2,178.79 Sections Expenditure (minus transfers) £18,78529 Sundries £1,288.72 Training £0.00 Sections In￿rne (minus transfers) £13,532.76 Equipment 562.07 Gross Income £45,164.50 Gross Expendlture £35.841.76 Totsl £115,835.93 Total £115.83&93 Note Subscriptions are shown net of capitation payment of and Gocardless fees of Section income net of Gocardless fees of Gocardless fees 0.75 /0 plus 15p per transaction £o.o(J 6,727.50 355.99 280.89 Independently Verified by: Date: Nick Christodoulou •1 co Ex•cutlv• Accounts lor Y•ar Endlng 31.03.2025 Account Balanc•8 at 31.3.4 Account Balanc•• •131J.2S Balan(x In Current A(xxxJnt 31.03.24 £16,201.65 Balance In Current Account 31.3.25 £25.973.09 Balan(x In Long Tem Ac(￿nI 31.03.24 £44,740.11 Balance In Long Term Account 31.3.25 £45,9TT.03 Balanc£ In Sectk)n A(x4xJnt 31.03.24 £5,414.67 £66,356.43 Balance In Section Account 31.03.25 £3,779.05 Transfers to Curront Act￿nt £20.00 Transfers from Current Account £4,￿.00 Transf8rs to Lw Tern Account £0.00 Transfers from Long T6mi Acc(xJnt £o.(y) Transfer& to Account £4.295.00 Transfers from Section Account £255.00 £70,671.43 £79.9X17 Incom• nditure Interest £1.186.92 H.Q.Running £6.406.81 Subscxiptions £14,351.51 Fund Raising £0.00 Capitation payment £6,727.50 Fund Raising £205.31 Sundries £2.857.50 Grants & Donaticms £12,420.49 Badges & Unifonn £502.59 Inland Revenue Grant Aid £2,178.79 Sections Expenditure (minus transfers) £18,78529 Sundries £1,288.72 Training £0.00 Sections In￿rne (minus transfers) £13,532.76 Equipment 562.07 Gross Income £45,164.50 Gross Expendlture £35.841.76 Totsl £115,835.93 Total £115.83&93 Note Subscriptions are shown net of capitation payment of and Gocardless fees of Section income net of Gocardless fees of Gocardless fees 0.75 /0 plus 15p per transaction £o.o(J 6,727.50 355.99 280.89 Independently Verified by: Date: Nick Christodoulou