61[st] Air Scout Group Report 2024/2025
I must thank every section volunteer for their continuing commitment. They have been working hard over the past year delivering for our group, it has been a challenge to maintain quality scouting in difficult circumstances.
The 61[st] Exec committee have been exceptional, as ever, meeting the challenges set by our successful scout group, we would be in a poor position without them. My thanks in particular go to Vanessa, Karen and Mick who have steered the group in the right direction through the past year.
The section reports are evident that we are providing numerous exciting activities in all sections, giving exceptional service to our members. Once again in 2024/25 every section has managed to have multiple overnight camps and residentials, alone and working with other sections of the group.
Our beaver section has provided the first steps in scouting at the 61[st] . They give the Beavers tough challenges while having so much fun.
The cub section has focus on learning and discovery, which shows with their varied meeting content. They are exercising the cubs strengths both physical and mental at such an important point in their development as young people.
New experiences for the members who have come through the Beaver and Cub sections is difficult when they do so much, but Air Scout section manages to achieve this. Developing the skills and values learned in the junior sections, expanding the air scouts’ knowledge and experience, giving them more autonomy. We didn’t manage any flying experience for the members in this year but I’m pleased to say that those attending the 2025 summer camp will all take part in a powered flying experience, flying out of Sandtoft Airfield.
Atlas Explorers, part of the 61[st] family, have continued to maintain numbers and provide great support, with young leaders helping at cubs all sections. Atlas are looking for volunteers with a sense of adventure to help expand their activities and experiences, please see Mowgli if interested.
We have spent a full year out of our building that was finally demolished in August 2024. It took many months before the footing were put in with over 70 pilings being put into the ground and the site clearer of asbestos from the former building. I hoped to report our entry to the new building in this 2024-2025 report but building delays mean that I will now hopefully, get to report in 2025 – 2026 that we have successfully returned to our new home and a have stepped up our scouting presence in Bentley.
The new building is taking a massive amount of volunteer time and without Mick, Karen and Vanessa we would not be moving forward with the build massive thanks to you for doing what you do!
The minibus has been well used by the sections at the 61[st] and we have established so regular loans to groups in Doncaster during 2024-25. It has made life easier when being at the wood for meetings and providing transport for camps and events. Continued thanks to Michael for maintaining the vehicle and to those who have looked after the minibus at their home address.
One of the highlights of the year for me was taking the group to Go Bounce along with 47[th] Cubs. We had a get time with Santa visiting and everyone getting a good bounce. We managed to invest one of our new air scouts and had a fantastic night, a good way to round off our 70[th] Year.
I’m proud to be 61[st] , 2024/25 has seen some great scouting at the 61st our new building will be ready 2025-2026 and the plans for the year are looking better than ever.
I would like to finish by thanking everyone who contributes to keep the 61[st] scouting experience he best for the youth of Bentley and Arksey (and further afield).
Many thanks
John Green
Group Lead Volunteer
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Group Secretary K Green Ex-Officio
Beaver Scout Leader/s IC Evans, S.Tweed Ex-Officio
Cub Scout Leader/s F Booth - Ex-Officio
Scout Leader/s S Parkinson ‘Ex-Officio
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GSL Report 2024 to 2025
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John Green GSL s Thisand reportsigned hason their been behalf approvedby: by the trustees inIFS accordance of PORMeer 10/11/2025
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Total Receipts for the Year 2 365848.87; 154848.79}
Total Payments for the Year 361891.02) 74919.20
Net Receipts (outgoings) for the Year 3957.85) 79929.59}
Cash, Bank and Similar Brought Forward 94255.58) 14325.99
Cash, Bank and Similar Carried Forward 98213.4: 94255.58)
“The above account and accompanying statement of assets and liabilities were 10/11/2025
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Respective Responsibilities of trustees and scrutinizer
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 1993 apply. It is my responsibility without carrying out an audit
or independent examination to scrutinize the accounts and to report to you.
Basis of Scrutinizer’s Statement
In accordance with the directions given in the group's constitution, I have
scrutinized the records and the accounts set out on pages 3-6.
Scrutinizer’s Statement
In my opinion the accounts are in accordance with the records produced to me
and comply with the constitution. ,
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Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts;
you consider that the audit requirement of Section 43(2) of the Charities Act
1993 does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures
specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under
Section 43(7b) of the “Act”, whether particular matters have come to my
attentian. 4s
Basis of Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by
the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting
records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with
those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures
in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any
such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all evidence that would
be required in an audit, an consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the
view niven hy the accounts,
Independent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
° To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 41 of the “act” and
° To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and
e Tocomply with the accounting requirements of the “act”
Have not been met, or
2, To which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
3. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the accounting rules of the group's constitution have not been met.
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|Receipts for the year|:|
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|Building|Fund (Legacy from D Kitson)|ieee|8135.48}|
|ere|ee|ae|10150|
|Gift Aid|1046.59|1009.56|
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|fActvties|/Camps/OutinActivities: Camps / Outin|g|s|s|86|8050.7|
|Pee|el|725.0|
|Mini Bus|1085.00|
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1976.2 91048 379.72 |
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| Repairsand Renewals 570.00 |
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| Licences (Raffles/Draws etc.Archeryinstructor) 1020.00 |
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Bank Current Account(s) 17219.57
iBank Deposit Account(s) 3072.44 3072.44}
Bank Deposit Deposit(s) 7746.12
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OTHER MONETARY ASSETS
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Debts Due to Group 0.00 eeea,
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Group Shop Stock 0.00 fs. 00g
Land and Buildings 200000.00
Scouting Equipment 9372.00
Uniform and T-shirts 0.00 T0.00}
REE Sea eee) 234572.00 117580.60
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[Accounts not yet paid (YIF) 429.43
Expenses incurred not yet invoiced 0.00 |
Subscriptions not yet paid 0,00 aa
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Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements .. ToTo keep prepare accounting accounts records which accord in accordance with the with Section accounting records 41 of the and "act" and . To comply with the accounting requirements of the "act" Have not been met, or
- To which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 3. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the accounting rules of the group's constitution, have not been met.
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Natalie Boucher, S Smith & Co Accountants Limited 4Scunthorpe Ashby Road DN16 1NR
15 December 2025
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61st Doncaster (Bentley) Air Scouts For the year ended 31 March 2025
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|2025|2024|
|Receipts|
|Activities:|Camps|/ Outings|8,043|10,980|
|Donations|1,496|83,195|
|Fundraising|220|2,561|
|Grants|352,682|54,244|
|Investment|Income|5|157|
|Membership|Subscriptions|2,686|3,661|
|Other|Revenue|716|51|
|Total Receipts|365,849|154,849|
|Payments|
|Activities:|Camps|/ Outings/|Events|
|Badges / Scout Shop|Expenses|1,010|924|
|/ Parties|6,583|9,682|
|Donations|and|Grants|(Group)|349,559|59,318|
|Premises|
|Fund Raising Expenses|1,203|45|
|Advertising &|Marketing|179|-|
|Light,|Power,|Heating|469|1,486|
|Insurance|-|1,976|
|Rates|375|134|
|Repairs & Maintenance|570|-|
|Waste|Management|186|200|
|Total Premises|1,778|3,796|
|Other Expenses|
|General|Expenses|1,635|1,007|
|Printing &|Stationery|123|148|
|Total Other Expenses|1,758|1,154|
|Total|Payments|361,891|74,919|
|Surplus|/|(Deficit)|For The|Period|3,958|79,930|
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|Cash|at bank and|in|hand|NOTES|31 MAR 2025|31 MAR 2024|
|Cash|at bank and|in|hand|
|Business Account|17,220|13,912|
|Cash|In|Hand|
|605|381|
|Commercial|Instant Access Account|77,746|76,891|
|Treasurers Instant Statement|3,072|3,072|
|Total Cash at bank and|in hand|98,643|94,256|
|Total Cash at|bankand in hand|98,643|94,256|
|Net current assets|(liabilities)|98,643|94,256|
|Total assets less current liabilities|98,643|94,256|
|Accruals and|deferred|income|
|Accruals|429|a|
|Total Accruals and deferred income|429|%|
|Net Assets|
|98,213|94,256|
|Capital and|reserves|
|Profit and|loss|account|
|Total|98,213|94,256|
|Capital and reserves|98,213|94,256|
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