14th SALE SCOUT GROUP CHARITY NUMBER 520241, TRUSTEES, REPORT ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31" December 2024. NAME AND NATURE OF ASSOCIATION Th¢ name of the Association is 14th SALE SCOUT GROUP. The Charity is unincorporated. The Charity's registration number is 520241. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The Charity's objects are:. To actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. The Method of achieving the aim is to ensure that young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on tlie 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 challengingy activities make and live by their Promise. There have been no changes to the activities of the Association in the year under review. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE As 2024 opened, our group had returned to nonnal following Covid. The group continues to thrive and in particular our Squirrels section, which celebrated its first birthday has continued to go from strength to strength with fantastic engagement from our parents. The new Explorer section, that operates from our hut, has had a fantastic impact as many of the young explorers have become young leaders in our Group. Following on from good relations with the childcare group who rent Ihe scout hut during the day, some renovations and upkeep wa5 carried out on the hut and grounds, in particular tiling was completed in the kitchen so thi5 project is now finished, and we started renovating the toilets. After returning to our post Covid membership levels in 2023 we have stayed constant in 2024, this isn't reflective of the demand but instead w¢ are effectively operating at capacity. As well as hundreds of activity and challenge badges, we awarded: 2 Acorn awards to Squirrels 9 Bronze awards to Beavers 8 Silver awards to Cubs. and 2 Gold awards to Scouts Each being the htghest award achievable in the section.
14th SALE SCOUT GROUP CHARITY NUMBER 520241, TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Specific Investment Powers The powers are to invest the monies of the charity not immediately required for its purpose in or upon such investments securities as may be thought fit subject nevertheless to such conditions (if any) that may for the time being be imposed or required by law. Organisational Slruelure The Group is registered as a member of The Scout Association. registration number 19232. Our constitution is the current constitution applicable to a group from th¢ Scout Association's most recent Policy Organizaiion and Rules (POR). Activities are delivered by volunteer leaders, all DBS checked and trained according to Scout Association's rules. The group is managed by the Trustee Board. Officers The officers of ihe Group are:. John Casson Dermol Rafferty Paul Maggs Richard Woods Anna Brunt Group President Chairperson Group Lead Volunteer Acting Secretary Treasurer EXAMINATION OF ACCOUNTS The charity exceeds the threshold to require an independent examiners report and have therefore appointed Scott Rob¢rts Taylor and Co. FINANCIAL REVIEW Funding comes from subscriptions from the scouts which fund activities, with additional (but not essential) monies from rent, and fundraising activities. We own tlie buildingy we use, and are low risk of runninb? out of funds. Receipts during the year increased from £21,315.82 in 2023 to £25,606.63 in 2024 due to increased subscriptions and rent and utilities recharges. The increase in payments during the year from £17,349.55 in 2023 to £32,651.42 in 2024 due to utilities costs and the renovation of the toil¢ts. Cash in bank accounts as at 3111212024 was £40.958.67. So at the year end the financial position was healthy. li is ¢onsid¢r¢d that the Charity is a going concern. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Principal address.. Behind 104 Mar51and Road Sale Cheshire M33 3NN ((11 14tlisi2le.oi'
14th SALE SCOUT GROUP CHARITY NUMBER 520241, TRUSTEES, REPORT ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 TRUSTEES The following trustees have held office since I" January 2024.. John Casson Group President Dermot Rafferty Chairperson Paul Maggs Group Lead Volunleer Richard Woods Acting Secretary Anna Brunt Treasurer TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees are responsible for the keeping of accounting records and the preparation of financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial year end of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period. The Charities Act 201 I requires the Charity to ensure that the accounting records disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Charity. In doingy so the Trustees are required to select appropriate accounting policies and apply them consistently, making judgements and estimat¢s that are reasonable and prudent and to prep8r¢ the financial statements on a bioing concern bas15 unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business On b half of the Group Dermot Rafferty, Chair Date 1510512025
14th Sale Scout Group
Charity Commission Number :
520241
Receipts FYE 31st December 2024
| Dec-24 | Dec-23 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS | ||||
| Subscriptions | £ | 12,585.13 |
£ | 10,747.23 |
| Less capitation paid | -£ | 5,311.00 |
-£ | 4,959.50 |
| Net subscriptions ACTIVITIES Camps & Trips (surplus) HQ Rental Income HQ Utilities Recharge HQ Cleaning Recharge Hire of H.Q GIFT AID Gift aid GRANTS None received INTEREST Savings Account FUND RAISING Events Miscellaneous Donations Received TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR |
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ |
7,274.13 11,929.90 5,497.47 471.00 - 17,898.37 - - - - 184.13 184.13 250.00 250.00 25,606.63 |
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ |
5,787.73 - 8,388.42 2,750.38 450.00 370.00 11,958.80 2,116.73 2,116.73 - - 84.15 84.15 - 1,368.41 1,368.41 21,315.82 |
14th Sale Scout Group
520241
Charity Commission Number :
Payments FYE 31st December 2024
| Payments FYE 31st December 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec-24 | Dec-23 | |||
| PREMISES | ||||
| Legal & Professional Fees | £ | 210.00 |
£ | 180.00 |
| Utilities | £ | 6,731.90 |
£ | 3,703.24 |
| HQ Cleaning Costs | £ | 867.00 |
£ | 825.00 |
| Services - Bins, Wi-Fi etc | £ | 1,205.34 |
£ | 1,181.06 |
| Repairs / Maintenance | £ | 13,257.13 |
£ | 4,954.19 |
| New Kitchen | £ | 1,127.40 |
£ | 64.54 |
| Insurance | £ | 844.24 |
£ | 1,118.03 |
| Total ACTIVITIES Camps & Trips (net spend) Section meetings Total ADMIN EXPENSES Software, Meetings etc Total OTHER EXPENSES Training Uniform (Neckers, woggles, leader uniform) Badges Consumables Total PURCHASE OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT Tent & Camping Equipment Equipment Total SUNDRY PAYMENTS TOTAL PAYMENTS |
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ |
24,243.01 810.49 2,102.51 2,913.00 672.60 672.60 145.00 753.67 545.36 763.70 2,207.73 1,325.39 1,289.69 2,615.08 - 32,651.42 |
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ |
12,026.06 148.34 1,006.03 1,154.37 1,073.42 1,073.42 - 81.79 899.05 280.16 1,261.00 441.89 1,392.81 1,834.70 - 17,349.55 |
520241
14th Sale Scout Group
Charity Commission Number :
Receipts & Payments Summary FYE 31st December 2024
| Dec-24 | Dec-23 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts for the year | £ | 25,606.63 |
£ | 21,315.82 |
| Total Payments for the year | £ | 32,651.42 |
£ | 17,349.55 |
| Net Receipts / Payments for the year | -£ | 7,044.79 |
£ | 3,966.27 |
| Less Uncleared Receipts | ||||
| Plus Uncleared Payments | ||||
| Plus Previous Year Cleared Receipts | ||||
| Less Cleared Payments | ||||
| Cash, bank and similar funds brought forward | £ | 48,003.46 |
£ | 44,037.19 |
| Cash, bank and similar funds carried forward | £ | 40,958.67 |
£ | 48,003.46 |
| 0.00 | 0.00 |
14th Sale Scout Group
520241
Charity Commission Number :
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31st December 2024
MONETARY ASSETS Cash, bank and similar funds
| Dec-24 | Dec-23 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank current account | £ | 13,732.04 |
£ | 48,003.46 |
| Bank Deposit account | £ | 27,226.63 |
£ | - |
| Balances held by leaders | £ | - |
£ | - |
| Total | £ | 40,958.67 |
£ | 48,003.46 |
NON MONETARY ASSETS
A separate listing of fixed assets is not given as most assets are likely to have negligible value. However, insurance values for the buildings and contents are given below :
| Building | Dec-24 Dec-23 450,000.00 £ 597,492.00 £ |
|---|---|
| Contents and equipment | 10,000.00 £ 2,497.00 £ |
| Outdoor buildings & Gas | 5,250.00 £ |
| Loss of rent | 24,000.00 £ 14,000.00 £ |
| Camping equipment | 5,000.00 £ 14,801.00 £ |
| Personal accident (up to) | 20,000.00 £ 20,000.00 £ |
| Total | 514,250.00 £ 648,790.00 £ |
520241
14th Sale Scout Group
Charity Commission Number :
Restricted Funds - Peak 2020
Held to subsidise next large Scout Camp from Cancelled 2020 Camp fundraising
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
Total Funds
| Dec-24 | Dec-23 |
|---|---|
| 2,042.50 £ |
2,042.50 £ |
| 2,042.50 £ |
2,042.50 £ |
| 38,916.17 £ 40,958.67 £ |
45,960.96 £ 48,003.46 £ |
14" SALE SCOUT GROUP, REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 520241 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF 14th SALE SCOUT GROUP We have reviewed the financial statements for the year ended 3 1st December 2024, which have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011) and that an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibility to.. examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act) to follow the procedure laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commissions (under section 145(5){b) of the2011 Act). and to state whether particular matters have come to our attention BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT Our examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An exatnination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also include5 consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanation5 from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMEiYr In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention (l) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep proper accounting records in accordance with s¢ction 130 of the 201 I Charities to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2011. have not been met or (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. A.P. Brooks A.e.LL Adrian Paul Brooks F.C.C.A Scott Roberts Taylor & Co Accountants Registered Auditors Central Buildings 517 Corporation Street Hyde Cheshire SK14 IAG Date.. 20 May 2025