2025-03-31-accounts - 3rd Timperley Scout Group

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Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

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Section A	Reference and administration details
Charity name Other names the charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) HQ registration number Charity’s principal address	Third TimperleyBoyScout Group Third TimperleyScout Group 5 2 0 1 5 4
	Lyburn Hall,Brook Lane,Timperley,Altrincham


	Postcode	W	A	1	5	6	R	H

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)

Dates acted if not for whole year

Trustee Name Office (if any) whole year 1 Jennifer Heggie Chair 2 Rebecca Bradley Secretary 3 Heather Heyl Treasurer From 1st August 2025 4 Sarah Rhodes Secretary From 10th September 2025

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Section B	Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice) The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary and meets every 6 months. Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board. This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run high-quality and safe programmes that gives young people skills for life. The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. Trustee selection methods (e.g. trust, association, company) How the charity is constituted Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them The Group's governing documents are those of the 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. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: (e.g. appointed by, elected by) (e.g. trust deed, constitution) Type of governing document
	The Group's governing documents are those of the 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.

	The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts.

	The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
	The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary and meets every 6 months. Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board. This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run high-quality and safe programmes that gives young people skills for life.

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Section B	Structure, governance and management (continued)
	Risk and Internal Control The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are: Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the church, community centre and other Scout Groups. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group, through the capitation fees, contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and room hire. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Board could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. The group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure ~~thatinsurablerisksarecovered~~

Section B

Structure, governance and management (continued)

Risk and Internal Control
The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to
which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been
reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate
against them. The main areas of concern that have been
identified are:
Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group
would request the use of buildings, property and equipment
from neighbouring organisations such as the church,
community centre and other Scout Groups. The Group has
sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate
against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
Group, through the capitation fees, contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income. The Group is primarily reliant upon income
from subscriptions and room hire. The group does hold a
reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a
major reduction in income. The Board could raise the value of
subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an
ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon
volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If
there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an
unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a
whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure of the Group.
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities
for all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a reduction in
membership in a particular section or the group as whole then
there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure
of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure
of the Group.
The group has in place systems of internal controls that are
designed to provide reasonable assurance against material
mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all
payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure
~~thatinsurablerisksarecovered~~

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Section C	Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects	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. Co-operation -We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends. 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.

	Across all of the groups, a range of varied activities are planned weekly. On top of this additional activities are also planned as well as camps.

Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

Youmay chooseto include further statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking; • contribution made by volunteers; • policy on investments. Public benefit statement	The group is entirely run by volunteers and relies on them to ensure the smooth running of the Group as well as providing the Group sessions for the members. There is a fundraising committee and they apply for suitable grants for the Group depending on the Group's requirements. At present the Group does not have an investment policy though they do have a savings account which they use to invest some of their reserves. This is an area we wish to pursue further as we have a substantial reserve.

	The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.

Youmay chooseto include further
statements, where relevant, about:
• policy on grantmaking;
• contribution made by volunteers;
• policy on investments.
Public benefit statement

The group is entirely run by volunteers and relies on them to
ensure the smooth running of the Group as well as providing
the Group sessions for the members.
There is a fundraising committee and they apply for suitable
grants for the Group depending on the Group's requirements.
At present the Group does not have an investment policy
though they do have a savings account which they use to
invest some of their reserves. This is an area we wish to
pursue further as we have a substantial reserve.

The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
criteria under both the advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or community development
headings.

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Section D	Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
	During the year we have been successful in increasing members as well as increasing the amount of hut hire that we have which generates vital funds for the Group. This has allowed us to run a fun and varied programme for the Group members. We have increased the amount of badge work within sessions which the Group members have throughly enjoyed.

Section E	Financial Review
Details of any funds materially in deficit Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves	The Group held reserves of approximately £35.5k against this at year end. This is above the level required for operating expenses. This is due to the issues we have had with the bank and assessing funds. We are going to review the use of these over the next financialyear. Reserves Policy The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 3 months running costs, circa £4.6k.

	Currently, the Group has no liabilities.

Further financial review details (optional information)

Youmay chooseto include additional
information, where relevant, about:
• investment policy and objectives;
• how expenditure has supported the key
objectives of the charity;
• the charity’s principal sources of funds
(including any fundraising);

Investment Policy
The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a
consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in
longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The
Group has therefore adopted a risk averse strategy to the
investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only
mainstream banks or building societies.

The Group Trustee Board regularly monitors the levels of
bank balances and the interest rates received to ensure the
group obtains maximum value and income from its banking
arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using an account
that requires a period of notice before funds may be
withdrawn, before doing so the Group Trustee Board
considers the cash flow requirements.
Currently, the Groups principle sources of funds are from
Group membership subs and room hire.

Principle sources of funds

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Section F

Other Optional Information

Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them)

Over the next 12 months we hope to apply for Gift Aid. We are also looking at ways and grant funding to make significant improvements needed to the hut.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees



Heather Heyl

Treasurer
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3rd Timperley Scout Group Registered Charity No. 520154

Income Section Contributions Bank Interest Donations Grants Events Fundraising events Room Hire Other income Total Income EXPENDITURE Bank Charges Building Maintenance Capitation Equipment Event Fees General Insurance Section Expenditure Water Total Expenditure Surplus CASH IN HAND	24/25 16,002.50 132.30 - 700.00 15,798.00 497.05 11,918.75 460.00 45,508.60 49.28 1,093.33 12,678.50 1,538.81 9,454.39 500.67 727.32 11,764.47 3,908.20 41,707.97 3,800.63 35,526.64	23/24 11,768.50 - 42.34 500.00 13,011.67 645.76 8,143.00 390.00 34,501.27 65.20 961.62 4,888.00 878.93 50.00 - 813.94 19,825.75 2,046.95 29,530.39 4,970.88 31,726.01

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of 3rd Timperley Scout Group On accounts for the year Charity no 520154 ended 31st March 2025 (if any) Set out on pages 1 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY 31 03 2025 .

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect,:

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of 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.

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.

Signed: Date: 31/01/2026 ~~fF~~ Name: IAN HEYL ~~Po~~ Relevant professional qualification(s) or body ACCA (if any):

October 2018

IER

ALTRINCHAM

Address:

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

n/a

October 2018

IER