## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of 24[th] Burton upon Trent/1[st] Rolleston Scout Group** I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2024 which are set out on pages 1 to 3 ## **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’). I 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 I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent examiner's statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. 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. I have no concerns 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. David Meadows FCA 6 Lichfield Street Burton upon Trent Staffs DE14 3RD 31 January 2025 ## **24th Burton upon Trent/1st Rolleston Scout Group (Charity Number 513164)** ## **Trustees Annual report for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024** ## **Address** Rolleston Scout HQ Station Road Rolleston on Dove DE13 9AB ## **Trustees who have served during the year** Graham Jacks (Group Scout Leader) Helen Barnett Jason Wyatt (Chair) Louise Fowkes Michael Wells (Treasurer) Deborah Hathaway Charlotte Ellis (Secretary) Rachel Watson Philip Venables Michelle Holmes Martin O'Farrell ## **Governing Document** The charity's governing document is a Royal Charter dated 4 January 1912 ## **Notes** During the period March 2023 to March 2024 Rolleston Scout Group continued to make scheduled repayments to District Scout Group for the loan which part funded the extension to the HQ. The last step in the HQ improvement - a large canopy was completed in this period to provide a large undercover activity area, which concludes the main capital expenditure This was made possible through the continued success of three key fundraising events (Carnival, Rollestonbury and Fireworks night) and rental of the main hall as a community group meeting place when not in use for Scouting. The purpose of the HQ extension is being fulfilled by making it possible for more than 1 Beaver, Cub, Scout or Explorer Scouts meeting at the same time to reduce waitlists and welcome more members to enjoy a high quality Scouting i The financial sustainability of the group is maintained with a minimum bank balance to be held of £50,000 and continued efforts to raise funds through a broad base of sources: renting out the msin hall, continue the large fundraising events and use of the activity field for Caravan Club. The accounts comprising the income and expenditure statement and the statement of assets and liabilities were ratified by the trustees and signed on their behalf. Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf: Name …………Jason Wyatt………………………………………………………………………… Position …………Chairman………………………………………………………………………… Date ……………31/01/2025……………………………………………………………………….. Name ……….…Graham Jacks…………………………………………………………………………… Position…........…Group Scout Leader……………………………………………………………………… Date …..………31/01/2025…………………………………………………………………………….. Name ……...…Michael Wells……………………………………………………………………………… Position ……...…Treasurer…………………………………………………………………………… Date ……..……31/01/2025…………………………………………………………………………….. **----- Start of picture text -----**
24th Burton upon Trent/1st Rolleston Scout Group (Charity Number 513164)
Trustees Annual report for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
31 March 2024 31 March 2023
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
Income
Carnival 3,765 8,406
Rollestonbury 34,274 29,065
Bonfire 3,427 15,812
Hire & Lettings: 20,579 15,434
Buyabrick 300 564
Movie Night 0 612
Other 2,786 1,321
Caravans 13,701 4,627
Donations & Grants 16,679 9,653
Subscriptions 26,357 29,178
Bank Interest less Charges -782 43
Total Income 121,085 114,715
Expenditure
HQ Costs 31,362 20,729
Repairs & Maintenance 9,385 4,309
Grounds Maintenance 1,530 2,250
Insurance 3,181 4,707
Cleaning 1,500 1,530
Electricity/Gas 12,578 5,529
Water 1,277 722
Waste Disposal 1,910 1,681
Capitation to District 8,772 9,055
Donations
Sundry Expenses 21,408 11,677
Trips and Transport 1,158 1,202
Capital Items 1 32,144 69,773
Total Expenditure 94,843 112,435
Excess Income over Expenditure 26,241 2,280
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24th Burton upon Trent/1st Rolleston Scout Group (Charity Number 513164)
Trustees Annual report for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
31 March 2024 31 March 2023
BALANCE SHEET
Current Account Lloyds TSB
40,689 23,839
Deposit Account 13,558 9,708
Card Account 1,193 927
Paypal 5,034 4,581
Held by Sections 7,165 7,847
Bar Stock 583 1,078
68,222 47,981
LIABILITIES
Loans -41,000 -47,000
Net Assets 27,222 981
Retained Earnings bfwd 981 -1,299
Current Year earnings 26,241 2,280
Total Earnings 27,222 981
CAPITAL ITEMS
Extension 32,144 69,773
32,144 69,773
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## **24th Burton upon Trent/1st Rolleston Scout Group (Charity Number 513164)** ## **Trustees Annual report for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024** |Beavers
Cubs
Scouts
Gr Wednesday
Friday
Reflected in Balance Sheet|**Opening**
**Closing**
**Cash**
**Bank**
**Cash**
**Bank**
**Movement**
124.48
976.52
124.48
269.08
707.44
-
-
86.39
-
1,432.23
1,345.84
29.67
3,047.19
21.10
610.50
2,445.26
-
1.63
3,065.87
-
4,207.12
1,139.62
500.00
**155.78**
**7,175.97**
**145.58**
**7,018.93**
**667.24**
**-**
**7,331.75**
**7,164.51**| |---|---|