Trustees. Annual Report for the period Pwod slart date Period end date From ic)L* To gl Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Leyland Scout Group Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (rf any) 503416 Charity's principal address Scout hut Eden Street Leyland Postcode PR25 2ET Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charlty Dates acted rf not f•x whole ar Trustee name 01re Irf any) Name ol person lor body) entild toa nt tru5t8e itan Robert Whitham Helen Lovell Natalie Wells Chair Treasurer Trustee Jennrfer Rowan Trustee Richard Whittaker Lead Volunteer 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, rf arby, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional inforniation) 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 Scc*rt Group's governirvJ drurnents are those of The Scout AsSccia'0n. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives aulhority to the Bye Laws of the Associabon and The Pclicy. Organisation and Rules of The Scout Associatson. The sCJt Group ts established under the rules of The Scout Association. which are common to all sCt Groups. Type of goveming dUrnent How the charity is constiiuted Trustee selection methcKIs The Trustees are aptx)inted in acccffdance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout ASScciati. Additional govemance issues (Optional Infomiation) The Trustee Board meets regulady throughout ihe year lo review the 0ratIon, govemance and financial p)Sitn of the Group. Trustees and volunteers are supported thr(wh the training and safety requirements of The sCJ1 Association. including safeguardiThJ, safety and govemance leaming. The Group operates within the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Sc(xrt Alatic and follows national procedures relating to safeguarding, safety, risk assessment and volunleer apwintments. The Grwp CtinueS to work clLwty with South Ribble Districl Scouts and the wider Sccxrt movement to SUprt pr(y3ramme delivery, volunteer devekyment and opportunib'es for young people. The Trustee Board actively considers risks to the Group. including volunteer recruitment. financial sustainabilty, membership levels and th8 ongoing maintenance of Group property and equiFrfnent. During the year the Group continued to assess options relating to repairs and future investrnent following water damage to ts Group building. Insurance claims relakn'ng to the damage were settled during the year. with funds retsined WhIt longer-term repair aThJ renewal options are considered. You may choose to include addrtional information, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induciffi and training of tnJstees'. the charity's organisational struclure and any wider network with which the charity works., • relationship with any related parties,. twstees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities The objectives of the Grwp are as a unit of The ScoLrt Associatson. The aim of The Scout AsscKiatDn is to tKomote the development of young people in achieviro their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual p)tential as individuals, responsible citizens and members of their local, nalional arKI intemational communities. The methrxl of achieving the aim of Ihe Association is by providing an enjoyable and attraciwe scheme of pr()3fessive Iraining based (M the Sc(xrt Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership and ycMJth Summary of Ihe objects of the charity set out in its governing document
Public Benefit Statement The Trustees confirm that Ihey have complied with the duty under Section 17 of the Charilies Acl 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public nefIt. The Group exists lo actively engage and SUPFQrt young people in their personal devek)pment, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Through the delivery of an enjoyable and progressive programme based on the values of ScoLrting, young people are encouraged to develop skills including teamwfNk, leadership. resilience, communication and resp)bl1ty. The Group provides opp)rtunities for young people to achieve a wide range of awards and reCnonS through Scouting. including Chief Sccmjt Bron, Sier and Gold Awards. alsIde staged activity badges and leadership opportunities. Contribution of Volunteers The Trustees ackrK)wledge and apprecle the contribution made by all volunteers. young leaders and supwrters within 2nd Leyland Scout Group. Without their continued commitment and enthusiasffl the Group would not be able to function or provide cyp)rtunities to kxal Ycng people. The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public [}efit. 2nd Leyland Scout Group exists to activety eryJage and support young people in their personal development. empowering them to make a PotiVe contribution to s(xiety and their Iccal community. Through the delivery of an enjoyable. challenging and progressive programme based on the values of ScLNJting, young people are encouraged to develop skills including teamwork. leadership, resilience. communication, confidence and responsibilty. The Group ddivers Scouting OPFXMtunities across SqLsirrels, Beavers. Cubs and Scouts. providing adventurous activities. outdoor leaming, nights away experieeS, communty engagement. practical lrfe skills and leadership opwJrtunFties to young people aged 4-14. During the year the Group delivered a broad programme of activities including camps, hiking, water activities. emergency atd, fire safety. navoakn, creatrve actNities, P)neering, td(N cooking and y¢JJth leadership oppx)rtunities. Young Fe0p were SUPFK)rted in achieving a wide range of awards including Chief Scoul Bronze, Sier and Gold Awards alorv3side staged activity badges and Youshape awards. The Trustees believe these activllies provide clear public benefit through Ihe develc¥)ment of young people as responsible cityzens and active members of their communrties. Summary ofthe main activities undertaken for the publbc benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration Ihat trustees have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements. where relevant. about: policy on grantmaking" pdicy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year The Group has contsnued to provide a varied, challenging and high- qualty ScoutiNJ programme to young peop within Leyland and the surrounding area. MeM1r$hIP within the Group remains strong and stable, with 158 young people and 32 adult vc4unteers recorded at the m05t recent census. The Group continues to delpier proarammes across Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. providing (wynI11eS for young people aged 4-14 to develop skills for lrfe through adventure, teamwth, leadership and community engagement. The Squirrel Drey has continued to establish itself successfully within the Group, ddivering engaging early years Scouting activities fcUSed on teamwork. communication. community awareness and basic lrfe skills. Y(xJng people achieved a range of awards including Emergency Aid, Youshape and adventure-based badges. Both Beaver Cobjnies delivered a partULrty strong programme, awarding over 600 badges during the year. Activities included nhtS away experiences. water actrvits"es, emergency aid, hiking, navigation, air activities, disabilty awareness, camp craft and peer leadership. Young people were also SUPFthed in achievin9 challenge awards and Chief Scout awards. The iwo Cub Packs alg) delivered a wide-ranging programme with more than 220 badges awarded during Ihe year. Activities included pioneering, backwoods c&Jkiro, fire safety, emergency aid. swimming, digital skills, entertainment. leadership and physbcal recreab'on. Several young people achieved the Chief Sccmjt's Silver Award and conts'nued to progress through staged activity badges irKluding Nights Away and Swimming. The Scout Troops ddivered a balanced proJramme focused on leadership, Olrtdr skills and pewnal development. awarding almost 300 badges during the year. Young people participated in aclivf(ies including hiking, water acb-vities. fire safety, wodd faiths, emergency aid. entertainment. navigation and intemational acts'vities. The Group also continued to devdop youth leadership opportunities through the Patrol Leader structure arKI Youshape awards. DuriThJ the year one Scout Tr(M)p was transitioned into an Explorer Scout Unit in partnership with the District. helping to strengthen progression opportunths for older youThJ people within the area whilst maintaining stability within the Group's remainiThJ Scout provision. Across all sections the Group awarded in excess of 1.100 badges during the year, demonstrating the breadth and quality of proNJramme delivery provided by volunteers throughout the Group. The Group held a successful Group Camp at Bowley Scout Camp during the year, providing y(MJng people with opportunities for oUtdr adventure, leamwork and personal devebpment. The Group has maintained F(Jsilive long-lemi growth over recent years and continues to be one of the larger ScoLrt Groups within the local area. Membership has grown gnrfiCan1IY over the longer term, increasing frcrn 26 members in 2CKJ1 to approximately 190 members in 2026. The Group contsnues to support the development of young I&erS and aduli vdunteers, whilst maintaining safe and effective delivery of activitses in line with the FleS aThJ predureS of The SC(rt Association. The Trustees wrAJld like to place on record their thanks to all adult volunteers. young leaders, supporters and parents whose continued commitment enables the Group to provide Scouting opportunrties to so many y(yJng people wtlhin ts communty.
Section E Financial review Reserves Policy The Group's policy on reserves is to maintain Sufflent unrestricted funds lo ensure the continualion of charitabbe activities and the effective operation of the Group in the event of any unexpected reduction in incoTne or unftxeseen expendiiure. The Trustee Board ccfflsiders Ihat holding reserves equivalent to approximalety three months of otErating income represents a prudent level of financial resilience for the Group. At Ihe year end the Group held reseNes of approximately £6,OCrf). Brief slatement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materialty in deficit Further flnanclal revlew details (Optional information) Further Flnancial Review Information The Group's principal sources of funding continue to be metnbership subscriptions, furKlraising acts'vrties and occasional grants or donations. Expendtlure duriTYJ the year continued to SUpt the delivery of Scouting actwities. prcoramme reJrCes. camps, volurrteer support and the maintenance of equipment and facilities. Insurance monies relating to water damage affectiNJ the Group building were received during the year and relained whilst the Group considers longer-term options relating to repair. renewal and future investment in facilttres. The Trustees are satisfied Ihal the financial position of the Group remains stable and sufficient to support ong)ing charitatrAe activities. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant aboLrt= the chartty's principal sources of funds {includirvJ any fundraisingl-, how expenditure has supported the key cOjecttves of the charity,. investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment FKAicy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the Irustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s) Full name(s) Position leg Secretary, Chair, etc) Robert Whitham Ric er Chair
Date 12.05.2026
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Secllon A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trustees L6"ILAWJ On accounts for the year ended JJ.7 loic Charlty no {tf any) Set out on pages I report to the Iruslees on my examination of the aco)unts of the above charity11 Trusf} for the year eTrded 3 1. 0?_ Responsibilities and basis of roport As the chanty's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with requirefrEnts of the Charities Act 2011 (-the Act") I report in Tesped of rrry examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying OLrt my examination, I have foll0vd all the applicable Directions given by the Chartty Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. Independent rrhe charity's gross inrne exceeded £250.000 and l am qUalifd lo examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of linsert name of applicable listed t)odyll. Dete rfnot applicable. I have completed my examinati. I confim) Ihal no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examinab.on {olher than that disclosed below") gives rrE cause lo believe that in. any malerial respect.. the accounbng records V•pre not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act", or the ac(x)unls dKJ not acLYJrd v4ilh tt* accounting records., or the accounts dKJ not comply with the applicable quirets conMIng ihe fomi and nIent of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounls and Reports) RegatIOnS 2008 olher than any requirement that the accounls give a 'lrue arKI fairf view 1c is not a matter consMYered as part of an brhyependent examinalion. I have no concerns have come auoss no other matters in connection viilh the examination lo lch attenbon should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper undetstanding of the accounts lo be athed. ' Please de te the woKls in the btxkets rfthey (b not appty. Signed: Date: Name: ¥4ILiP ULLLS IER Oct 2018
Relevant professlonal quallflcationlsl or body 111 any): Address: Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner need5 to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examinats.on of charity accL)unts". diieclions and guidance for examiners). Give herg brief details of any items that t oxaminer wishes to dlsclose. IER Oct 2018
2024-2025 Income Bank Interest Donation Events Insurance Meetings Membership Fees Rent Uniform l Garments 992.38 3.).(X] 13.528.85 92.721.82 22.76 24.045.48 82.50 1.093.46 337.27 Expense Activity Equipment Admin adges Bank Fees Camping Equipment Events Insurance Meetings Membership Costs Rent Training Uniform 3,242.80 2.033.73 1,173.87 21.00 1.281.55 11.602.65 2,092.84 9.406.00 82.50 555.28 3,676.31 4,946.68 175.30 16,002.05 Van Hire Venue Maintenance Account balances 8ills Account1403058601 Expense Account Program Account1514056601 Camps & Events1454864681 95 Day Notice121649090LSI 348_56 1.879.28 1.137.14 711.85 75.992.38 Summary Account balance brought fonvard Total income Total expenditure Net income Account balance carried forward 299.87 136.324.52 56.292_59 80,031.93 80,069.21