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 2025 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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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
26 January 2026
24th Burton upon Trent/1st Rolleston Scout Group (Charity Number 513164)
Trustees Annual report for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2025
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) Liam Holmes Charlotte Ellis (Secretary) Martin O'Farrell
Governing Document
The charity's governing document is a Royal Charter dated 4 January 1912
Notes
During the period March 2024 to March 2025 Rolleston Scout Group continued to make the agreed repayments to District Scout Group for the loan which part funded the extension to the HQ. Looking to the future the group is confident it will be in a position to settle the loan sooner than originally agreed.
The groups key fundraising events (Carnival, Rollestonbury and Fireworks night) continued to prove successful as have site rentals to the Caravan Club and and lettings of the main hall as a community group meeting place when not in use for Scouting. Event volunteers from parents and villagers has increased which enables good confidence we will sustain these fundraising events at the
The HQ extension and large canopy continues to have a positive impact on Scouting activities and reflects the sound and reasoned judgement of the Trustees. The HQ building regularly hosts more than 1 Beaver, Cub, Scout or Explorer Scouts meeting at the same time and waitlists continue to be manageable. Leader recruitment and retention continues to well managed securing a high quality and safe Scouting experience.
The Trustees continue to maintain a minimum bank balance to be held of £50,000 to cover a full years worth of running costs even if no fundraising events were possible. Meanwhile a diversified mix of fundraising continues and minimises financial risk.
The Trustees will continue to carry out maintenance to the HQ building including electrical rewiring, increasing wifi coverage and improving pedestrian safety in the car park during the next financial year. This investment will maximise sustainability of investment in the Scouting experience by facilitating fundraising events and retain rental income by providing an attractive meeting space.
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:
Jason Wyatt Name …………Jason Wyatt…………………………………………………………………………
Position …………Chairman…………………………………………………………………………
29/01/2026
GMJ Name ……….…Graham Jacks…………………………………………………………………………… Position…........…Group Scout Leader……………………………………………………………………… 29/01/2026
Date …..………………………………………………………………………………..
Name ……...…Michael Wells……………………………………………………………………………… P
Position ……...…Treasurer……………………………………………………………………………
Date ……..……………………………………………………………………………..29/01/2026
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24th Burton upon Trent/1st Rolleston Scout Group (Charity Number 513164)
Trustees Annual report for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
31 March 2025 31 March 2024
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
Income
Carnival 4,539 3,765
Rollestonbury 34,380 34,274
Bonfire 5,123 3,427
Hire & Lettings: 19,597 20,579
Buyabrick 210 300
Other 15,096 2,786
Caravans 4,573 13,701
Donations & Grants 11,340 16,679
Subscriptions 32,404 26,357
Bank Interest less Charges -647 -782
Total Income 126,614 121,085
Expenditure
HQ Costs 42,538 31,362
Repairs & Maintenance 18,853 9,385
Grounds Maintenance 2,853 1,530
Insurance 3,914 3,181
Cleaning 2,210 1,500
Electricity/Gas 11,952 12,578
Water 1,219 1,277
Waste Disposal 1,538 1,910
Capitation to District 9,576 8,772
Donations
Sundry Expenses 22,405 21,408
Trips and Transport 1,090 1,158
Capital Items 1 37,403 32,144
Total Expenditure 113,012 94,843
Excess Income over Expenditure 13,602 26,241
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24th Burton upon Trent/1st Rolleston Scout Group (Charity Number 513164)
Trustees Annual report for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
31 March 2025 31 March 2024
BALANCE SHEET
Current Account Lloyds TSB 52,348 40,689
Deposit Account 12,342 13,558
Card Account 992 1,193
Paypal 3,099 5,034
Held by Sections 6,460 7,165
Bar Stock 583 583
75,824 68,222
LIABILITIES
Loans -35,000 -41,000
Net Assets 40,824 27,222
Retained Earnings bfwd 27,222 981
Current Year earnings 13,602 26,241
Total Earnings 40,824 27,222
CAPITAL ITEMS
Sound Reduction 37,403 32,144
Refit Kitchen and Bar
Single Flight Staircase
Defibrallator
37,403 32,144
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24th Burton upon Trent/1st Rolleston Scout Group (Charity Number 513164)
Trustees Annual report for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
| Beavers Cubs Scouts Gr Wednesday Friday Reflected in Balance Sheet |
Opening Closing Cash Bank Cash Bank Movement 124.48 269.08 591.48 197.92 - 1,432.23 - 1,616.42 184.19 21.10 610.50 1,757.75 1,126.15 - 4,207.12 - 170.42 4,036.70 - 500.00 2,323.16 145.58 7,018.93 - 6,459.23 2,528.44 - 7,164.51 6,459.23 |
Opening Closing Cash Bank Cash Bank Movement 124.48 269.08 591.48 197.92 - 1,432.23 - 1,616.42 184.19 21.10 610.50 1,757.75 1,126.15 - 4,207.12 - 170.42 4,036.70 - 500.00 2,323.16 145.58 7,018.93 - 6,459.23 2,528.44 - 7,164.51 6,459.23 |
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| 7,164.51 |
Signature:
Graham Jacks (Jan 29, 2026 13:41:56 GMT) Email: grahamj0124@gmail.com
Signature:
Jason Wyatt (Jan 29, 2026 14:19:13 GMT) Email: wyatt.jason@yahoo.co.uk
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