CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustsos nd 2 Leyland Scout Group On accounts for the year ended 31 $1 July 2024 Charlty no (If any) 503416 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust.) for the year ended 3107 2021. Responsibilities and basls of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Acl 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 Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Acl: or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or Ihe accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements Conrning 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 understarKling of the accounts to be reached. Please the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Slgnod: ijii) Date: Name: Phillip Wells Relevant professional qualificatlon(s) or body (if any): IER Oct 2018
Address: 6 Ajice Avenue Leyland PR25 3NA Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounls.. directions and guidance for examinefs). Glve here brief details of any Items that the examiner wishes to dlsclose. IER Oct 2018
(HARITY Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date 2024 From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name 2. Leyland Scout Group Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 503416 Charity's principal address Eden Street Leyland Lancashire Postcode PR25 2ET Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Datès actsd if not for whole ear Office lif any) Trustee name Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan District Commissioner South Ribble Scouts Richard J Whittaker Group Scout Leader Robert Whitham Natalie Wells Gary Heron Chairperson Secretary Trustee Group Scout Leader Group Scout Council Group Scout Council 10 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers {Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts The Scout Groups governing documents are those of 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. The Scout Group is established under its rules which are common to all SGOUts. Type of governing document Islitutio How the charity is constituted Trustee selection methods The Trustees are appointed in accordance with The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Additional governanGe issues (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C ectives and activities The objectives of the district are as a unit of the Scout Association. The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical intellectual social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association, is by March 2012 Summary of the objects of the Gharity set out in its governing document TAR
providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law guided by peer and adult leadership The Scout Group Team exists to provide support and training to individual age groups and leaders within the Scout Group. This Year we have seen in an increase in income and expenditure as we planned an international trip to Kanderteg Switzerland. Whith this trip is planned for August 2024, which it in the next financial year a lot of the transaction fall into this one. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects linclude within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Additional details of objectives and activities Ioptional information) TAR March 2012
The Group Trustees acknowledge and appreciate the contribution made by all volunteers of the Scouting Movement within 2nd Leyland as without their efforts the district could not function. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year The Scout Group has seen an increase in badges and awards, and the programme delivered to young people is varied and sustained to a high standard. We have had some leadership changes in section teams, but the group remains stable in numbers and is expected to grow in the next year. We have no plans to close or open new sections. We have converted a scout troop into an explorer unit, which does not fall under our control but our young people do now have a third explorer scout option. The planning for Kandersteg is under way and we forsee now issues with the trip and all insurances etc are in place. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review 2 Leyland policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the Scout Group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The District Executive Committee considers that the Scout District should also hold a sum enabling timely payment of headquarters membership fees and fulfilment of liabilities to third parties in the event of Scout Group Closures within the District jurisdiction. The Group held reserves of approximately £1200 against this at year end. We will look to Increase thi sin 2024-2025 Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in def icit none Further financial review details (Optional information The Scout Groups principal source of finance is a membership fee for those members of the Scout Association within the Group and under the age of 14 years. We don't charge for our young leaders aged 14-18. You may choose to include additional Information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (Including any fundraising)., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full name{s} Position (eg Secretaryg Chair, etc) ffo(r TAR March 2012
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2023-2024 Income Bank Interest Donation Events Fundraising Gift Aid Meetings Membership Fees Rent Uniform / Garments -0.31 0.00 42,666.66 2,399.10 9,451.58 -0.82 20,272.17 510.00 271.35 Expense Activity Equipment Admin Bank Fees Camping Equipment Events Insurance 4,486.70 1,598.54 0.00 1,041.75 46,421.38 936.16 1,880.70 8,622.87 0.32 684.50 4,271.22 2,955.50 60.01 6,839.07 Meeting nights Membership Costs Rates Training Uniform and Badges Utilities Van Hire Venue Maintenance Summary Account balance brou8ht forward Total income Total expenditure Net income Account balance carried forward 4,553.41 75,569.73 79,798.72 -4,228.99 299.87