Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01/04/2024 Period start date
To: 31/03/2025 Period end date
Charity name: 1[st] Cheadle Hulme Scout Group
Charity registration number: 520181
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objectives of the Group are as a Unit of the Scout Association. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The method of achieving the aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have been asked to complete Module TRST – Trustee Introduction, an on-line training module regarding their roles and responsibilities and which is a Scout Association requirement for Trustee Board Members. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
|---|---|
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on grant making | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment | |
| including program related | |
| investment |
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | 1st Cheadle Hulme Scout Group has continued to provide the opportunity for young people between the ages of 6 to 18 to participate in exciting and practical activities within the framework of the Scout Association. The Group is entirely self-financing through membership subscriptions and fund raising activities. Leaders and helpers give up their free time for the joy of seeing small children grow into young adults who are able to contribute to society. The Group itself is over 100 years old. It currently has a youth membership of around 95, with a number on a waiting list to join. All sections this year have seen membership numbers at a high level. All sections have been involved in a number of activities, including, attending District Events, many camps / expeditions, to name just a few. The Group currently have a large number of Scouts working towards their Chief Scout Awards. There are also a number working towards their DofE Bronze and Silver Awards. These will lead to Platinum and Diamond Awards being achieved. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Groups financial position offers no area for concern at this year end. Year end reserves are above the level required for operating expenses. This is due to deposits being paid by Explorers for an International trip to Switzerland in 2025. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Groups policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the activities of the Group should income and fund raising activities fall short. The Trustee Board considers that the Group should hold a minimum sum equivalent to 6 months running costs, around £8000. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | The Group held reserves of around £26,299.87 at this year end. This is above the level required for operating expenses, as explained in Para 1.21. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The Groups governing documents are those of the Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the By Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The Group is a trust, established under the Scout Association’s rules which are common to all Scouts. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | 1stCheadle Hulme Scout Group |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 520181 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Cabin, Dundonald Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 6LL |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Daniel Hadfield | Chairperson | |||
| Mark Partakis | Treasurer | |||
| Neil Kidd | Group Lead Volunteer |
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| John King | Scout + Explorer Leader |
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| David Taylor | Cub Leader | |||
| Michael Wilson | Assistant Cub Leader |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| Steven John Brown | ||
| Derek Shardlow | ||
| Douglas Edward Bussey | ||
| Keith Ronald Frank Elliott | ||
| Duncan James Garrick | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Daniel Hadfield ~~ee~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chairperson Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 10[th] January 2026 ~~|~~
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees 1. Cheadle Hulme Scout Group On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charlty no (if any) 520181 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3110312025. Responsibilities and basls 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 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 I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have oxaminer'8 come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause statement to believe that in. any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Charities Act. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply wrth the applicable requirements concerning the fom and content of accounts set out in the Charlties (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf 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 port in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Data: 16 December 2025 Name: Rachel Jane Chadwick Relevant profe8slonal qualification(s) or body (if any): ICAEW {Membership number 8409444) Address: 42 Old Wool Lane Cheadle Hulme SK8 5JA IER Oct 2018