Registered Charity No: 506796
Scouts
Hinckley
HINCKLEY AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025

Hinckley District Scout Council
Contents
Page
Trustees, Annual Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Receipts and Payments Account
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
10
Notes to the Accounts
Additional information
16

Hinckley District Scout Council
Trustees. Annual Report
For The Year Ended 28 February 2025
Administrative Details
Name of Charity
Hinckley and District Scout Council
Registration number with The Scout
Association
13202
Registered Charity Number
506796
Principal address
105 Priesthills Road
Hinckley
LE10 1AH
Bankers
Natwest Bank plc
13 The Borough
Hinckley
LE10 1NL
Lloyds Bank plc
PO Box 1984
Andover
SP10 9GZ
Independent examiner
Celerica Ltd
First Floor, The Old Chapel
9 Kempson Road
Leicester
LE2 8AN
Charity Trustees
The members of the District Trustee Board are the Charity Trustees of Hinckley and
District Scout Council. During the year the members were as follows:
Dates served if not for the full
ear
Ex officio
District Lead Volunteer
District Youth Lead
ointed
District Chair
District Treasurer
District Treasurer
P Woolaston
J Semak
From 21 Au
ust 2024
A Stafford
i-Eweka
C Sansome
To21Au
ust 2024
From 21 Au
ust 2024
Elected
M Brou
J Brown
M Clarke
J Cousins
R Love
DPa
ne
C Peacock
A Smith
hton
From 21 Au
ust 2024
To21Au
ust 2024
To21Au
ust 2024
From 21 Au
ust 2024
To21Au
ust 2024
From 21 Au
ust 2024
To21Au
ust 2024

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Trustees. Annual Report
For The Year Ended 28 February 2025
Governing Documents
The District's 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.
How the District is Constituted
The District is a trust established under its rules, which are common to all Scouts.
Trustees Selection Methods
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The
Scout Association.
Structure and Governance
Hinckley and District Scout Council is the electoral body, which supports and encourages
the development of Scouting in the District. It is the body from which the District Trustee
Board is appointed.
The District Trustee Board is accountable to the Scout Council and is responsible for the
management of Scouting in the District.
If not already completed all members of the Trustee Board must complete the seven steps
in the Scout Association's volunteer joining journey within the specified timeframe. Until
completed, the trustee's role will be deemed Provisional. Once all seven steps of the
volunteer joining journey are satisfactorily completed, the membership system will update
the role status to Full.
Objectives and Activities
The purpose of Scouting
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal
development, empowering them to make a 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, beliets and attitudes
Co-operation We make a positive difference. we co-operate with others and make friends

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Trustees. Annual Report
For The Year Ended 28 February 2025
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
Public Benefit Statement
The District meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the
advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development
headings.
Activities and Achievements During the Year
This year has seen the completion of the "Transformation" instigated by The Scout
Association, introducing new ways of volunteering and new structures throughout TSA.
The disappearance of familiar titles and roles, along with an updated training regime have
caused some challenges but will result in improved governance at all levels. The rollout of
the new digital membership system has not gone as smoothly as had been hoped and
continues to cause some issues. With the reduction in Ex Officio members the trustee
board is smaller than before, but this will allow it to focus on the management and
development of the District.
Financial planning and management have been the priority in this first year; a more
structured budget has been agreed one aim of which is to make clearer the distinction
between the District in general and the running of the campsite.
The trustees agreed to the purchase of a static caravan to provide Improved
accommodation for the campsite wardens. This has been sited where the old wardens, hut
was situated, and thanks must be given to the volunteers from Jaguar Land Rover who
dismantled the old wardens, hut. It will not be long before the new facility is fully
commissioned and in use and this will help in attracting new wardens.
In the District the trustees were able to provide a loan to help with the re-establishment of
a group in Sharnford, as no start-up grant was available from The Scout Association. Also,
the District support fund was able to provide funds to enable several youth members to
attend camps and other activities.
The annual St George's Day parade and Servi￿ were led this year by 6th Hinckley with
Hinckley Homeless Group as their nominated charity.

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Trustees. Annual Report
For The Year Ended 28 February 2025
The Bluebell Festival was held the following weekend. On Saturday we welGorned
members of the public to look around to see what the site has to offer and, in some cases,
to reflect on past adventures; the event was much appreciated by all who attended.
Sunday should have seen the campsite alive with young people having a go at the various
on-site activities" unfortunately, torrential rain overnight and on Sunday morning caused
this event to be cancelled.
The sudden and untimely death of Paul Adams in September came as a total shock. Paul
had been involved in scouting for most of his life. He worked tirelessly for his group, 2nd
Hinckley. the District shooting team and, of course, Fox Coverts. He was a generous
benefactor and will be sorely missed. The number of people at his funeral was testament
to the high regard in which he was held. Thanks must be given to Paul's family for allowing
donations made in memory of Paul to be given to Fox Coverts. In total £363 was received
and will be added to the building fund Paul established for the development of the toilet
facilities at Fox Coverts.
A day at Fox Coverts, to celebrate Paul's life, is planned for April 27, 2025, the day after
the annual St George's Day parade.
Towards the end of last financial year, the District applied to the County for grants under
the Forward5 scheme with funds provided by Youth Fun Days. Grants for activities at the
campsite and for catering equipment were awarded and have been used to very good
effect.
The annual membership census at the end of January brought the disappointing news of a
small decline in youth numbers following the rise in 2024. 10 Groups and four Explorer
Units all returned lower numbers than last year. Stoney Stanton Explorer Unit have taken
the decision to suspend operations for the time being to allow concentration on growing
Scout numbers with the aim of reactivating the Unit once numbers allow. The three
existing Explorers have all been helped to find a base in other Units. Overall, Explorer
numbers were up, due, in part, to the opening of the new Unit at 12th Hinckley. The overall
reduction in youth numbers means income from the District Levy will be down and
obviously affect the amount of money the trustees have at their disposal, to support
Scouting in the District.
Reserves Policy
The District's policy is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the
District should income fall short. The Trustees considers the District should hold a sum
equivalent to approximately 12 months running costs for Fox Coverts and have set aside
£10,000 plus accrued interest.
The Trustee Board is aware there is a risk to the income of the District because of the
failure of capital equipment, such as a boiler, at Fox Coverts. The Executive therefore
considers it prudent to establish a contingency reserve of £10,000 plus accrued interest
against this eventuality. If necessary, this money can be used to fund essential
maintenance at the campsite and subsequently be repla￿d as funds allow.

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For The Year Ended 28 February 2025
It is also considered prudent to cary over any unspent money from the funds allocated
annually for both the District and the campsite against higher or unexpected bills in the
future. These are identified as designated funds within the financial statements. It is this
policy which, for example, enabled the District to accumulate sufficient funds to be able to
replace the sewage system at Fox Coverts and purchase the static caravan to serve as
the wardens, accommodation.
The Trustees declare they have approved the Trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity trustees by
date

Hinckley District Scout Council
Independent Examinerfs Report To The Trustees Of Hinckley District Scout Council
We report to the charity trustees on our examination of the accounts of the charity for the
year ended 28 February 2025 which are set out on the following pages.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act)
We report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section
145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination we have followed all the applicable
Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
We have completed our examination. We confirm that no material matters have come to our
attention in connection with the examination giving us cause to believe that in any material
respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of
the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and
content of the 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.
We have no concems 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
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
2S/7/
Celerica Limited
Certified Accountants
First Floor, The Old Chapel
g Kempson Road
Leicester
LE2 8AN

Hinckley District Scout Council
Receipts And Payments Account
For The Year Ended 28 February 2025
RECEIPTS
Donations, grants and similar
Membership fees
Less paid on
notes Unrestricted Restricted Totsl 2025 Total 2024
45.020
31.960
45,020
31,960
35,351
27.363
Net retained: District
Net retained: Explorers
Grants: District
Grants.. Explorers
13,060
4,675
13,060
4.675
2,840
3.500
5.524
2.464
7.943
2,840
3,500
Donations: District
Donations: Explorers
364
24,001
24,365
2,353
3,225
2,353
Gift aid
18
460
sub total
Youth programme and Activities
Activities and events
Campsite fees
23.970
32,841
56,811
34.907
15.237
111
35.018
51,281
sub total
111
50,255
71,423
Fundraising (gross)
Explorers
Shop sales
Other income
Campslte Fundraising
1,970
6.561
10
1,970
6,561
10
392
1.938
7.196
273
392
sub total
Burbage property
Reimbursement of incurred costs
Investment Income
Bank interest
11,513
11.513
7,595
183
275
458
Total receipts
94,743
33.227
127,970
112,646

Hinckley District Scout Council
Receipts And Payments Account
For The Year Ended 28 February 2025
PAYMENTS
Charitable payments
Youth pmgromme
notes
Unrestrlcted Restricted
Totsl 2025
Total 2024
Activities and events
Campsite costs
51,786
23,337
1,111
6,904
52,897
30.241
24.066
sub total
75,123
8.015
83,138
48.860
Adult support and training
110
110
1,502
sub total
75,233
8.015
83,248
Support and Services
Sundry insurances
390
390
361
Administration
Accountancy
Badges and Awards
1,082
360
42
1,082
360
42
67
360
404
Other Costs
13
13
100
sub total
1.887
Fundraising expenses
Campsite Fundraising expenses
Shop: stock and expenses
Accommodation Block
659
5.169
5,285
5,285
sub total
5.285
5.285
Burbage Property
Incurred Costs
11,220
93,625
9,272
66,754
Total payments
8,105
101.640
Net receipts
Cash funds at 1 March 2024
1.118
112.617
25,212
18.823
26.330
131.440
45,892
85.548
Cash funds at 29 February 2025
113735
44,035
157,770

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Statement Of Assets And Liabilities
As At 28 February 2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Note Unrestricted Restricted
Cash funds
Bank current accounts
Natwest Liquidity Manager
Retsined in Zettle account
Cash floats
Cash held by Groups on behalf of
ExplO￿r Scout Units
Total cash funds
86.128
20,183
250
301
13,760
30,275
99,888
50,458
250
301
127,259
250
561
6,873
113.735
6,873
157770
3.370
Other Monetary assets
Tax claim
Debtors
Expenses paid in advance
Total
2,371
3,323
2,371
3.323
3,574
3,191
6,765
Non-monetary assets for charlty's
own use
Value of shop stock at cost
Land and buildings
Scouting equipment, fumiture etc
Total
3,897
2,016,348
117,394
2 137,639
3,897
2,836
2,016,348 1,951,934
117,394
117,353
2,137,639 2,072,123
Llabllities
Accounts not yet paid
Creditors
Payments received in advance
Total
(224)
(224)
(584)
(1,494)
1,718
(1,494)
1,718
(3416)
The above Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabil'tie
related notes set out on pages 11 to 16 were approved by the Trustees on 25
and signed on their behalf by:
and
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Notes To The Accounts
For The Year Ended 28 February 2025
1. Youth Programme And Activities
Recei
ment
Surplusl
(Deficit)
bfiNd
chvd
Unrestricted funds
Squirrels: Fun Day
Cubs: Jam
Cubs: Football
Scouts: 4 Point Challenge
Explorers: General
Explorers: DofE Expeditions 24 & 25
Explorers: Kandersteg 25
St George's Day Parade
Carol Service
District AGM
Archery
Climbing
Shooting
Support Fund Grants
Other events and activity costs
270
(257)
550
(530)
168
(238)
2,390
(1,496)
4,255 (11,969)
1,798
(2,713)
5,507
20,522 (29,627) 23,046
24
(426)
(57)
(154)
(325)
(2,251)
(2,395)
(348)
13
20
(70)
894
(7.714)
6,422
32,151
(402)
(57)
(154)
655
(569)
(127)
(348)
980
1,682
2,268
Sub total
38,573
34,907 (52,786) 28,553 (17,879)
Restricted funds
St George's Day Collection
111
111
Total 38,573
35,018
52,897
28,553
The financial statements are prepared on a receipts and payments basis, which can include
payments for previous andlor future financial periods.
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Notes To The Accounts (continued)
For The Year Ended 28 February 2025
2. District Campsite
Total
2025
Total
2024
(a) Income
Campsite fees
Shop
Fundraising
15,237
6,561
392
22,190
20,142
7,196
1,061
28,399
(b) Running costs
Utilities
Insurances
Repairs & maintenance
Forestry
Development
Equipment
Consumables
Shop: Admin
Shop: Stock
Administration
Fundraising expenses
2,882
4,763
5,457
6,223
4,229
5,797
400
3,301
2,011
751
74
5,096
2,082
659
2,946
11,117
872
54
5,231
2,204
3. Burbage Property
Total
2025
Total
2024
Balance bfvid
(2,316)
{639)
(a) Income
Reimbursement of incurred costs
(b) incurred costs
Utilities
Insurance
Admin
Repairs & maintenance
Development
Cleaning
Consumables
4.865
2,679
663
50
3,149
2.484
468
2,817
146
11,220
2,023
2,912
260
9,272
Sub total
Balance
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Notes To The Accounts (continued)
For The Year Ended 28 February 2025
5. Statement Of Funds
At
1 March Recei
2024
At
ments Transfers 28 Februa
2025
Unrestricted Funds
Designated & General funds
Explorer Unit funds
67,178
45,439
112,617
56.306
38,073
94,379
(51,410)
42,534
93,994
683
72,756
40,979
113 735
Restricted funds
Toilet Block refurbishment fund
St George's Day
Youth Mental First Aid Support
TSA Explorer Grant
YFDIForward5- catering equipment
Youth Fun Days - activity development
6.298
30,640
111
36.938
(111)
1,619
4,000
3,906
(1,269)
350
3,000
3,747
(1.000)
(2.999)
3,586
7,696
2,840
586
18,823
33,591
44,035
Total funds
131,440
127,970
101,640
157,770
(a) Unrostrlcted funds
Unrestricted funds are those the trustees may spend In accordance with the constitution
{b) Restrlctad funds
Restricted funds are those where the trustees are bound by conditions that have either been imposed by the
donor or the temis of an appeal.
The nature of the restrlctlons is as follows:
Toilet Bl ck refurt)ishment fund
At the request of the original donor, monies donated, together with associated Gift Aid and interest, for a
proposed accommodation block at the District campsite. Fox Coverts have been enhanced by further
donations and the fund repurposed to develop the "24 HouV' toilet block.
St Geo
e's D Parade
Monies collected during the St Georges Day Parade to be donated to a nominated charity
Youth Mental First Aid Su
Borough Council Grant for training and support
TSA Ex
lorer Grant
Grant from the Scout Ass¢xiation for the development of Explorer Scouting in the District
YFD Forward5
rant
For purchase of new catering equipment at Fox Coverts
Youth Fun Da
rant
For purchase of activity equipment at Fox Coverts
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Notes To The Accounts (continued)
For The Year Ended 28 February 2025
6. Property & Equipment
Buildings and equipment are included at insurance values:
2025
2024
Freehold buildings
Leasehold buildings
1,250,123
766,225
2,016,348
1,210,185
741,749
1,951,934
Scouting equipment, furniture etc
117,394
117,353
No valuation has been made of freehold land.
The leasehold buildings are on land for which the lease expires in 2043.
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Additional information
This table shows how the cash held in the designated and general funds is held and the
movement in these funds over the financial year. It does not form part of the statutory
notes to the Receipts & Payments Account or the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Net
movement
during
year
At 1 March
2024
At 28 Feb
2025
Unrestricted Funds
Designated Funds
District: Support Fund
District: Jamboree Fund
District: Group Support
District: Contingency Reserrfe
Campsite: Repairs and Maintenance Fund
Campsite: Regular Maintenancelcompliance
Campsite: Development Fund
Campsite: Equipment Fund
Campsite: Forestry Fund
Campsite: Running Cost Reserve
Campsite: Capital Equipment Reserve
General Funds
District: General Purpose Fund
Campsite: General purpose Fund
AMF and other payments in advance
652
300
{1,000)
600
652
600
300
1,000
1,000
1,600
7,977
2,658
848
9,499
7,651
10,000
10,000
1,292
(749)
(848)
(4,811)
349
91
92
9,269
1,909
4,688
8,000
10,091
10,092
1,259
14,986
(14)
1,621
8,003
5,578
1,245
16,607
8,003
72,756
Totals
67,178
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