2025-07-31-accounts - Bedale Scouts

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Trustees’ 1 Annual Report

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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name BEDALE SCOUTS
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Charity’s principal address C/O The Treasurer
24 Ascough Wynd
Aiskew. Bedale
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Section B Structure, governance and management
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Description of the charity's trusts

Type of governing document The Group'sgoverning documents are those of the The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in tum gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. (é.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted The Group is a trust established under its rules which are (e.g. trust, association, company) utiliseWs R Trustee selection methods ‘The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, (e.g. appointed by, elected by) Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice) You may choose choose to include additional The Group Group is managed managed by the Group the Group Group Trustee Board, the information, where where relevant, about: members of which are the which are the are the ‘Charity Trustees’ Trustees’ of the the Scout Group which which is an educational an educational educational charity. As charity trustees they trustees they they are responsible for complying for complying complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the the Charity Commission as appropriate. Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; trustees; |The Trustee Board consists consists of the the Chair, Treasurer and and 6 b) trustee’ consideration of major major risks Trustees (including 2 Ex 2 Ex Officio Trustees, and 2 co-opted and the systems systems and procedures to Trustees) and meets every 2 2 months. manage them them Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board. This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run high-quality and safe programmes that gives young people skills for life.

Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose choose to include additional The Group Group is managed managed by the Group the Group Group Trustee Board, the information, where where relevant, about: members of which are the which are the are the ‘Charity Trustees’ Trustees’ of the the Scout Group which which is an educational an educational educational charity. As charity trustees they trustees they they are responsible for complying for complying complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the the Charity Commission as appropriate.

Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; trustees; |The Trustee Board consists consists of the the Chair, Treasurer and and 6 b) trustee’ consideration of major major risks Trustees (including 2 Ex 2 Ex Officio Trustees, and 2 co-opted and the systems systems and procedures to Trustees) and meets every 2 2 months. manage them them

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Section B
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Structure, governance and management (continued) Risk and Internal Control The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are:

Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the church, community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss.

Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessmenis are undertaken before all activities.

Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Board could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanenily.

Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon | volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenano the complete closure of the Group.

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Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. 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.

Section C Objectives and activities : The Purpose of Scouting Summary of the objects of the charity set Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people out in its governing document in their personal development, - a ; empowering them to makea positive contribution to society. The Values of Scouting 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 attitudes. Co-operation - We makea positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends.

The Scout Method

Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and: - enjoy what they are doing and have fun - take part in activities indoors and outdoors - leam by doing - share in spiritual reflection - take responsibility and make choices - undertake new and challenging activities - make and live by their Promise. Summary of the main activities in relation {Activities include:- Camping, Watersports, Cooking, Crafts, to these objects - survival, Community activities

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Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

Additional details of theof thethe objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as bestencouraged as bestas bestbest practice)	Additional details of theof thethe objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as bestencouraged as bestas bestbest practice)
Youmaychoose to include further!The Group is supported byvolunteers andfunding is raised
statements, where relevant, about:}trhough donations, grants and fundtraising activities
* policy on grantmaking;
* contribution made by volunteers;
* policyon investments.
Public benefit statement	‘TheGroup meetsthe CharityCommission's public benefit
	criteria under boththe advancement ofeducation and the
	advancement ofcitizenship orcommunity development
	headings.
Section D	Achievements and performance
Summary ofthemain achievements of	The charity has provided activitiesand education on aweekly the charity during theyear}basis for,in excess of, 100local children, expanding their
	skills,mindsandopportinities

Section E Financial Review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Reserves Policy The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 18 months running costs, circa £25,000 The Group held reserves of approximately £25,000 against this at year end. This is the level required for operating expenses. Quantify and explain any designations Details of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate)

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Further financial review details (optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:!investment Policy « the charity's principal sources of funds (includingaeany fundraising);et The Group's Income and Expenditure. .is very small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-term investments such as stocks and shares, The Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies. “howmaea the key The Group Trustee Board regularly monitors the levels of objectives of the charily;},>nk balances and the interest rates received to ensure the group obtains maximum value and income from its banking arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using an account that requires a period of notice before funds may be withdrawn, before doing so the Group Trustee Board considers the cash flow requirements. - investment policy and objectives;

Section F Other Optional Information

Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them)

Section G

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above

Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees

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Full name(s) Jonathan Poole
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Bedale with 1st Leeming (RAF) Scout Group

Statement of Financial Affairs for Year end 31st July 2025

Incoming Resourses Accout Balances Subscriptions 6,393.09 Current Accout 47,926.84 Bank Intrest 1,576.65 Deposit Accout 1 25,960.13 Building Incoming 12,579.77 Grants 21,330.78 73,886.97 Camps & Activities 5,251.00 Fundraising 10,073.16 Other 401.10 57,605.55

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|||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Resources Expanded|Funds| |Capitation|3,034.50|General Funds|23,291.82| |Building Running costs|8,093.45|Reserve|Fund|-|Restricted|25,960.13| |Equipment|2,615.86|ist Leeming (RAF)|Restricted|7,297.09| |Events|2,269.24|New Store Build|17,337.93| |New Store|Build|46,624.48|73,886.97| |Camps & Activities|4,533.28| |Expenses & Other|2,579.34| |Insurance|2,233.02| |71,983.17| |Summary| |Total Incoming Resources|57,605.55| |Net|Income|(Expenditure)|71,983.17| |Surplus|-14,377.62| |Funds|Brough|Forward|88,264.59| |Fund Carried|Forward|73,886.97|

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bu CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

CJ Independent examiner's report on the accounts

SectionA Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ esl members of | Bedale Scout Group

On accounts for the year | 31% July 2025 ended

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Charity no | 503989
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| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust’) for the year ended 31 /07/ 2023.
ee Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act’).

| report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, | have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent | have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: e® accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or e the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Name: | Samantha Louise Bunting

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: | 52 The Spinney,

! Gatenby, Northallerton, : North Yorkshire. DL7 STR

IER

October 2018

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Section B

Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose.

IER

October 2018