Registered Charity No: 506796 Scouts Hinckley HINCKLEY AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026
Hinckley District Scout Council Contents Page Trustees, Annual Report Independent Examinerfs Report Receipts and Payments Account Statement of Assets and Liabilities 10 Notes to the Accounts
Hinckley District Scout Council Trustees. Annual Report For The Year Ended 28 February 2026 Administrative Detsils Name of Charity Hinckley and District SrUt Council Registration number with The Scout Association 13202 Registered Charity Number 506796 Principal address 105 Priesthills Road Hinckley LE10 1AH Bankers Natwest Bank plc 1 Market Pla Nuneaton CV114YY 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: Ex officio District Lead Volunteer District Youth Lead P Woolaston J Semak ointed District Chair District Treasurer A Stafford C Sansome Elected M Brou hton J Cousins DPa ne A Smith
Hinckley District Scout Council Trustees. Annual Report For The Year Ended 28 February 2026 Governing Documents The District's goveming documents are those of The ScLJUt Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in tum gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and the Policy. Organisation and Ruses of The Scout Association. How the District is Constituted The District is a trust established Under its rules. which are common lo all Scouts. Trustees Selection Methods The Trustees are appointed in accordan with the Policy. Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Structure and Governance Hinckley and District SCO Council is the electoral bcKJy. which supports and encourages the development of Scouting in the District. It is the body from which the Dislrict Trustee Board is appointed. The District Trustee Board is accountable to the Scout Council and is responsible for the management of SUtIng in the District. If not already completed all members of the Twstee Board must (x)mplete the seven steps in the Scout Association's volunteer joining joumey within the specified timeframe. Until completed, the trustee's role will be deemed Provisional. on all seven steps of the volunteer joining joumey 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, beliefs and attitudes CcFoperation We Tnake a positive differen. we c(>operate with others and make frtends
Hinckley District Scout Council Trustees. Annual Report For The Year Ended 28 February 2026 The Scout Method Scouting takes pla when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and Enjoy what they are doing arKI have fvn 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 ststement The District meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or comtnunity development headings. Activities and Achievements During the Year The year began with the annual So)uts' sh(x)ting MpetitIon organised by the District Shooting Team at Britannia HQ. Thanks must go to the team for all their hard work in organising and running this event year on year. Uncompleted roadworks on the parade route caused the canlIatIOn of the St George's Day parade" most disappointing in view of all the work vthich goes into planning such an event. The gathering, held at Fox Coverts. to lebrate the lrfe of Paul Adams was well attended. Stories and reminisnceS were shared" much shooting was done and the sun shone all day. A plaque in Paul's memory is now on the memorial in the camp chapel. In May 112 Beavers joined together at the District Beaver Sleepover- a fun-packed day finished off with a fish and chip supper. An issue with the water supply threatened events but a solution was found and a good tirne was had by all. Then, in September, 126 Cubs from 10 packs enjoyed an activrty packed weekend at Fox Coverts at the District Cub Camp. With 65 kits purchased and Cubs, Scouts and Explorers taking part, there was a big increase in number of cars competing in the PinewLK)d Derby. There will be no event in 2025126. but plans a already in place for an even bigger event in 2026127. A severe weather warning from the Met Office forced the dosure of the campsite and consequent canlIatIOn of the S(x)uts' Four-Point Challenge event in October, a disappointing outcome for those who had signed up for the event. but the challenge will be back in the autumn.
Hinckley District Scout Council Trustees. Annual Report For The Year Ended 28 February 2026 At Fox Coverts the work to bring the wardens. caravan into full use continued with the fencing of the compound at the rear of the caravan to allow wardens to bring their dog with them when on duty whilst keeping the dogs separate from the rest of the campsite. Hopefully this provision will enable more volunteers to undertake warden duties at weekends. After many years, service the water heater in the toilet block has reached the end of its use1 life and needs to be replaced. Initially. the reserves set aside forjust this purpose will be used to fund the replament and then plans must be put in pla to rebuild the reserve. A small tractor has been purchased as a Ork horse" for the campsite. This will help with the mowing of sites as well as the moving of logs and other heavy weight items around the site. We are also fortunate in receiving a dumper truck, on pemianent loan, from John's Lee Wood campsite. following their purchase of a new. bigger model. The increasingly high cost of fencing materials has forced a rethink into how we separate areas of the campsite. Increased use of hedging. both dead and alive. will help keep costs down with fencing being reserved for areas such as the car park and the shooting ranges etc. In accordance with his wishes. the money generously donated by Paul Adams in rent years is to be used to repla the existing "24 hourf toilet block wth a new purpose-built block with, fully acSsible facilities. enabling us to provide facilities for adults separate from those for young people. The block will be wholly funded by the money Paul gave. the donations given in Paul's memw and the gwft aid associated with both plus a Forward5 grant from County. The implementation of the Prevention of Futu Deaths Report Commitments is. quite rightly, causing a greater awareness of safety and safeguarding prOdureS and duties. The health and safety audit recommended by County has been started at the campsite. At f5rst sight this is a mammoth undertaking but. broken down into priorities, is more manageable and allows recognttion of what is already in pla whilst highlighting the areas where improvements and changes are needed. Often improvements in procedures go unnoticed but one immediate change that ll11 be noticeable is the provision of refuse and recycling facilities- no more asking parents lo lake home a bag of rubbish" at the end of the camp. In common with most other areas of Scouting the campsite desperately needs more volunteers to help with the maintenance and running of the site. We are fortunate that several companies have allowed their employees to come and spend a day working at the site as part of their community commitrnents. Bellway, Cadent. Hayes, JLR. Johnson's Workwear and National Grid have all spent volunteering days at the site. The District Uniform shop has continued to open regulady throughout the year selling uniform for Squirrels through to Leaders at competitive prices whilst, at the same time. raising money for Fox Coverts. Thanks must go to 41h Hinckley for letting the shop operate from their headquarters in the centre of town. a most convenient location.
Hinckley District Scout Council Trustees. Annual Report For The Year Ended 28 February 2026 Problems with recruiting lea(Jers and continuing problems with the headquarters building have led to a very unfortunate situation at Barwell. bringing about the closure of the Group. Squirrels dosed in May, Beavers in October and Cubs in November. All youth members were transferred to other Groups in the District. This is planned to be a temporary hiatus in the life of the Group. to give time to bring the building up to standard and to recruit new leaders to be able to restart the Group in Spring 2027. Census figures in February 2026 showed another drop in the number youth members. now standing at 607. The County Growth Team is continuing to work with several Groups to boost recruitment of both Young People and adults. Reserves Policy The Dislrict'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 Tnonths 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 Dislrict because of the failure of capital equipment, such as a boiler, at Fox Coverts. The Trustees therefore considers it prudent to establish a contingency reser4e of £10.000 plus accrued interest against this eventuality. If necessary. this money can be used to fund essential Maintenan at the campsite and subsequentjy be replad as funds allow. 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 ststements. 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 ststic 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 chartty for the year ended 28 February 2026 which a 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 charitys accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carying out my examination we have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement We have Gompleted 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 CordS 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 viith the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts gtve a Yrue 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 (Yder to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 3117/2G Celerica Limited Certified Accountants First Floor, The Old Chapel 9 Kempson Road Leister LE2 8AN
Hinckley District Scout Council Receipts And Payments Account For The Year Ended 28 February 2026 RECEIFYrs Donation51 grants and similar Membership fees Less paid on Net tetained.. District Net retained.. Explorers Grants.. District Grants.. ExF4orers Donations.. Dislrid Donations". Expl(ffers Gift aid notes Unrestricted Restrictsd Total 2026 Total 2025 45.020 31.960 13,060 4.675 34.592 13.793 34,592 13,793 3,330 11.OCK) 11.0(Xl 2.840 3.500 24,365 2.353 6,018 56,811 3(X) 120 193 193 sub total Youth programme and Activities Acbvities and events Campsite fees 11.720 29.780 15.796 15.415 15.796 15,415 31.211 35.018 15.237 50.255 sub total Fundraising (gro} Explorers Shop sales Other incorr 1.970 6,561 10 5.912 515 5,912 515 Campsite Fundraising 392 sub total 9.071 9.071 Burbage property Reimbursement of incurred costs Investment Incorne Bank interest 10,707 10.707 11.513 755 910 1,665 82.434 Total receipts 69.804 12.630 127.970
Hinckley District Scout Council Receipts And Payments Account For The Year Ended 28 February 2026 PAYMENTS Charitable payments Youth progromme Activities and events Campsite costs notes unrestrirt Restricted Total 2026 T¢)tal 2025 51,513 28,264 79.TTT 804 52.161 28,264 80.425 804 52,897 30,241 83.138 110 sub totsl Adult support and trdining sub total 80.581 648 81.229 Support ond SeThices Sundry insutances Admir¢istration Accounta Badges and Awards Bank charges Other costs 390 390 1.082 360 42 3gJ 244 133 145 244 133 145 1,482 13 sub total 1,482 1,887 Fundraising expenses Campsite Fundraising expenses Shop.. stock and expenses Accommodation Block 4.205 4,205 5.285 22.143 22.143 sub total 4.205 26.348 5.285 Burbage Property Incurred Costs 8.990 118.049 Total payments 22.791 101.640 Net receipt5 (25.454} (10,161) (35.615) 26.330 Cash fvnds at 1 March 2025 113.735 44.035 157.770 131,440 Cash funds at 28 February 2026 88.281 33,874 121155 157,770
Hinckley District Scout Council Statement Of Assets And Liabilities As At 28 February 2026 Total 2026 Total 2025 Note Unrestricted Restri¢ted Cash funds Bank current accounts Natwest Liquidity Manager Lloyds Instant Access Savings Retained in Zetue account Cash floats Cash held by Groups on behalf of Explorer Scout Units Total cash funds 6,9)3 25,343 50.039 7.134 26,740 14,037 52,083 50,039 250 587 99,888 50,458 250 587 301 5,159 5.159 122 155 6.873 157,770 33.874 Other Monetsry assots Tax claim Debtors Expenses paid in advance Total 1.505 3,222 4,727 1,505 3.222 4,727 2,371 3,323 5.694 Nonvmonetary assets for charity's own use Value of shop stod( at cost Land and buildings Scouting equipment fumiture etc Total 4,753 2.066,757 119.273 2.190,783 4,753 3,897 2,066,757 2.016,348 119.273 117,394 2.190.783 2.137,639 Liabilities Accounts not yet paid Creditors Payments received in advance Total (7.318) (23.103) (30.421) 1224) 572 7.89) 572 30.993 1.494 1.718 23,103 The above Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities and related notes set out on pages 11 to 15 were approved by the Tnjstees on 3 1 and signed on their behalf by: io
Hinckley District Scout Council Notes To The Accounts For The Year Ended 28 February 2026 1. Youth Programme And Activities Surplus Recei Unrestricted funds Beavers.. Sleepover Cubs: District Camp S(a)uts: 4 Point Challenge Pinewood Dert)y Explorers." General Explorers: DofE Equipment and Activtbes Explorers: DofE Expeditions 25 Explorers: DofE Expeditions 26 Explorers: DofE & King's Scout Activtbes Explorers: Kandersteg 25 Explorers: Winter Catnp St George's Day Pardde Carol Service District AGM Arthery Climbing Shooting Equipment Support Fund Grants WSJ support other events and activity o)sts 2.800 2,908 598 175 2,760 {2.31n (2,229) (630) (140) (8,838) (4,031) (8.591) (1.679) 1365) {469) (15.514) 679 (32) 35 (6,078) (4,031) (8,491) (365) (469) (15.354) 855 5,507 100 1.314 160 855 855 {96) (27) (2.447) (1.164) {3,925) (20) (96) 795 1.830 1,501 (617) 337 (3,925) (20) Sub lotal 28.553 15,796 (52.161) 490 (36.365) Restricted funds St George's Day Collecbon Total 28.553 15,796 52.161 The financial statements are prepared on a reIpts and payments basis, which can indude payments for previous andlor future financial periods. 490 36,365 li
Hinckley District Scout Council Notes To The Accounts {continued) For The Year Ended 28 February 2026 2. District Campsite Total 2026 Totsl 2025 {a) Income Campsite fees Shop Fundraising 15,415 5,192 1,060 21.667 15,237 6.561 392 (b) Running costs 3.814 4,929 5.503 1,751 2,882 4,763 5.457 Insurances Repairs & maintenanc Foresty Developmenl Equipment Consumables Shop: Admin Shop: Stock Administration Fundraising expenses 2.946 11,117 872 8.029 640 43 4,162 2.730 5,231 2,204 32,469 3. Burbage Property Total 2026 Total 2025 Balance bfwd (2,023) (2,316) (a) Income Reimbursement of incurred LX)sts 10.707 (b) incurred costs Uts'lities Insurance Admin Repairs & maintenance Development Cleaning Consumables 3.779 2,967 258 15 4,865 2,679 663 50 1,827 144 8.990 2,817 146 11.220 Sub total Balance cfwd 306 2,023 12
mcJG)o FIE
Hinckley District Scout Council Notes To The Accounts (continued) For The Year Ended 28 February 2026 5. Statement Of Funds At 1 March Recei 2025 At ments Transfers 28 Februa 2026 Unrestricted Funds Designated & General funds Explorer Unit funds 72,756 60.249 9.555 69.804 (54,344) 40,076 94,420 78.661 9.620 88,281 838 838 113,735 Reslrlcted funds Toilet Block refurbishment fund St George's Day Youth Mental First Aid Supt Explorer Grants YFDIForward5- catering equipment Youth Fun Days- actiwty development 36,938 11.910 (22.143) 26,705 350 3.000 3,747 350 3,072 3.747 720 (1.486) 838 44,035 12.630 23,629 838 33.874 Tolal funds 157,770 82,434 118,049 122,155 {al UnrestTiCted funds Unrestricted funds are those the trustees may spend in aC0ydan with the Ix)nstitution (b) Restricted funds Restricted funds are those where the tnjstees are tound by coThJitions that have either been imposed by the donor or the tem)s of an appeal. The nature of the restrictions is as follows" Toilet Block refurbi nt At the request ol the original dor. monies donated. t(yJether wilh associated Gift Aid and interest, for a propoged accommcxjation blod( at Fox Coverts have tr£en enhanced by further donatsons and the fund reSed to develop the ?4 toilet bbxk. St Geor e's Da Parade Monie5 collected during the Sl Ge(ffges Day Parade to be thjnated to a rKKninaled charity Y th fvAental First Aid Su Borough Council Grant training and SUPFM)rt lorer Grants Grant from the Scout Association forthe devekjpTrt of En¢Jeavour ESU plus a donation from Youth Fun Days for distribuhon to the 4 ExFAorer Units extant in the Districl al that time. YFD Forward5 Tant For purchase of new caterirvJ equipment at Fox Coverts Youth Fun Da rant For purchase of actwty equipment at Fox Coverts 14
Hinckley District Scout Council Notes To The Accounts (continued) For The Year Ended 28 February 2026 6. Property & Equipment Buildings and equipment are induded at Insuran values: 2026 2025 Freehold buildings Leasehold buildings 1.281,374 785.383 2.066,757 1.250,123 766,225 2,016,348 Scouting equipment. fumiture etc 119,373 117,394 No valuation has been made of freehold land. The leasehold buildings are on land for which the lease expires in 2043.