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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name 15th Wyre Forest (Habberley) Scout Group
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Charity’s principal address Scout Hut
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Section B
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
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Type of governing governing document
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Type of governing governing document The Group's governing documents are those of the 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. (e.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. (e.g. trust, association, company) 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 You may choose to include additional The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the information, where relevant, about: members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; |The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 5 b) trustee’ consideration of major risks Trustees (including 2 Ex Officio Trustees, and 2 co-opted and the systems and procedures to Trustees) and meets every 3 months. manage 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.
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Section B 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 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 Assessments 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 permanently. 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 scenario the complete closure of the Group. 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. Risk and Internal Control 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.
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|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,|«gs|ae|.|
|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|make|a|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|
|-|learn|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||We|Provide|a varied|program|of activities|throughout the|
|to these|objects|year.|These|support|the above values and|include|for|
|example,|Boating,|Kayaking,|Camping,|play,|Archery,|golf,|
|games, cooking,|plus|many|more.|
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Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
Public benefit statement The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.
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Section D
Achievements and performance
|Summary|ofthe|main achievements of |We have during the year increased the number of scouts in| |---|---|---| ||the|charity during the yearjall sections during the year. This along with other financial| |||actions have put the charity on a firm footing for the future.| |||Aiding us to provide a continued investment in our assets and| |||peoplewithinthegroup.|
| Section E | Financial Review |
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| Briefstatement ofthe charity’s policy on | |
| reserves | |
| The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources | |
| to continue the charitable activities of the group should |
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| income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group |
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| Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum | |
| equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £15k. | |
| The Group held reserves of approximately £15k against this | |
| atyear end. | |
| Details ofany funds materially in deficit | |
| (circumstances plus steps to eliminate) | |
| Further financial review details | |
| Investment Policy | |
| The Group Trustee Board regularly monitors the levels of | |
| bank 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 | |
| considersthecashflowrequirements. |
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Section F
Other Optional Information
Plans for future periods (details of any There are many various potential activities the group can significant activities planned to achieve _|participate in. Our leader will provide the possibility of them) participating in these where possible
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
is Al ZN Full name(s) Lesley Hicks Position (eg Secretary, Chair)
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15 Wyre Forest (Habberley) Scout Group
Treasurers Report for the Year ending 31% March 2025
The group ended the year with a income of £8,436 against a small income the previous year of £867.
Some of this additional income came from the deposits for events that would take place in the following financial year. However even if your adjusted the figure for these deposits (an amount of £2.5k) we still have an increased income of £7.5K. The additional income comes from an increase in group numbers and full year affect of the changes in memberships fee introduced in November 2023.
Building on the above income which followed us introducing new financial practices. The group is now on a sound footing for the future. Having substantial reserves to cover most issues.
Paul Fice Treasurer and Trustee
Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees of 15" Wyre Forest (Habberley) Scout Group
| report on the accounts of the Group/District for the year ended 31% March 2025.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Scrutineer
As the Group's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that neither the audit nor independent examination requirements of the Charities Act 2011 apply. It is my responsibility without carrying out an audit or independent examination to scrutinise the accounts and to report to you.
Basis of Scrutineer’s Statement
In accordance with the directions given in the Group's constitution, | have scrutinised the records and the accounts set out on pages 1 to 3.
Scrutineer's Statement
In my opinion the accounts are in accordance with the records produced to me and comply with the constitution.
Name: Satie
Lucy Halford
- Address: 42 Springhill Rise, Wribbenhall Bewdley DY12 1ED
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15th Wyre Forest (Habberley) Scout Group (Charity No. 506614) Receipts and Payments Account
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Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees of 15 Wyre Forest (Habberley) Scout Group
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| report on the accounts of the Group/District for the year ended 31%t March 2025.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Scrutineer
As the Group's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that neither the audit nor independent examination requirements of the Charities Act 2011 apply. It is my responsibility without carrying out an audit or independent examination to scrutinise the accounts and to report to you.
Basis of Scrutineer’s Statement
In accordance with the directions given in the Group's constitution, | have scrutinised the records and the accounts set out on pages 1 to 3.
Scrutineer's Statement
In my opinion the accounts are in accordance with the records produced to me and comply with the constitution.
Name: Lsodtie-
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Lucy Halford
Address: 42 Springhill Rise, Wribbenhall Bewdley DY12 1ED
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Dated 1 /¢S/2025
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