2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Charity name: 1[st] Tarporley Scout Group

Charity registration number: 520259

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	Scouting in the UK is organised through The Scout Association. The Purpose of Scouting The Scout Association has a clear purpose: ‘Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.’ The Scout Association’s method of meeting the purpose of Scouting is through a balanced programme. 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 1stTarporley Scout Group is an autonomous organisation holding its property and equipment and admitting young people to membership of 1st Tarporley Scout Group subject to the policy and rules of The Scout Association. The aim of 1stTarporley Scout Group is to providing Scouting to boys and girls aged 4 to 14 years in the proximity of Tarporley. 1stTarporley Scout Group also actively supports Maverick Explorers in providing

		Scouting to their young members aged 14 to 18 years.
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	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
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 considered the guidance in the Charities SORP (FRS 102, 2nd Edition, October 2019), and the Public Benefit Requirements (PB1, September 2013). Public benefit entity is defined in FRS 102 as: ‘an entity whose primary objective is to provide goods or services for the general public, community or social benefit and where any equity is provided with a view to supporting the entity’s primary objectives rather than with a view to providing a financial return to equity providers, shareholders or members’. 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. The aim and activities of 1stTarporley Scout Group are for public benefit. There are currently approximately 115 young people benefitting from the activities of 1st Tarporley Scout Group on a regular basis. As well as benefitting members of the scout group directly, the group also benefits the wider community by activities such as volunteering for local food bank, litter picking and organising community events such as fireworks night.

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Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	N/A
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	N/A
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	The Group Trustees Board is a team of volunteers who work together, as charity Trustees, to make sure the Scout Group is run safely and legally. At the heart of their role is a focus on strategy, performance and assurance. Effective Trustee support helps other volunteers run the Scout programme that gives young people skills for life. Members of the Group Trustees Board must act collectively as charity trustees of their charity, and in the best interests of the charity’s members. In addition to the Trustees, all activity of 1st Tarporley Scout Group is delivered through volunteers including the Group Scout Leader, Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, and Group Advisors.
Other

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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	The broad range of Scouting activities undertaken for the benefit of the young people are reported to the Group Scout Council at the Annual General Meeting by the Group Scout Leader and Section Leaders. The sections all meet weekly during school term times, and additionally undertake some weekend and holiday time activities such as camps, parades and inter-group competitions. The Trustees do not want subs to be a barrier to any Beaver, Cub, Scout, or Explorer being a member, and Subs are waived (confidentially) in such cases. A full report of the achievements over the year is available in the minutes of the AGM.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other

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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The charity was in a strong financial position at the end of the financial year, with monetary assets of £38,245 , a decrease of £17,466 over the year.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The current account is used for normal running expenses and typical holds £10,000 - £15,000. A minimum of £20,000 is normally held in an Investment account to cover emergency expenses, however the investment account was closed in June 2023 and the funds were held in the current account over the current year.)
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	Monetary assets as of 31/3/2025: Current account £38,235 Investment account – nil (account closed) Subs account £10 Total monetary assets £38,245
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	N/A

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The principal sources of funding over the year have been: • Subscriptions (“subs”) paid termly by Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers • Sale of bedding plants • Bonfire and fireworks night
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	To preserve and maintain the financial stability of the Group for the benefit of current and future membership and the wider local community. The Group has a low appetite for financial risk and loss in capital through exposure to high risk investments or financial products.

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		Emergency fund The Group will keep £20,000 (circa 12 months’ operating expenses) in a high-yield savings account for immediate access and capital preservation. This figure will be reviewed and adjusted accordingly on an annual basis on the production of each year’s accounts. Investment account Any funds available for longer term investment can be investment in low or low/medium risk savings accounts. These accounts may be fixed term or notice accounts to achieve a greater return / rate of interest. First preference is that these accounts are with UK retail banks and any deposits are covered under the FSCS scheme The ultimate aim is that any capital expenditure can be funded from the investment account to preserve the emergency fund
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The primary long term risk for any group which is reliant on volunteers for delivery of its activities, is a shortage of volunteers in leadership and delivery positions. 1st Tarporley Scout Group continues to work to develop its existing volunteers with training, and to seek to recruit new volunteers.
Other

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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document	Para 1.25	Constitution The Constitution, following the Scouts Association guidance, was re-adopted at the AGM in September 2024.
How is the charity constituted?	Para 1.25	Unincorporated association
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 constitution sets out the election process

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Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity’s organisational Para 1.51 structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	1stTarporley Scout Group
Other name the charity uses	-
Registered charity number	520259
Charity’s principal address	c/o Kate Riley The Cottage High Street Clotton CW6 0EG

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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	Nick Oates	Group Lead Volunteer		Group Scout Council
	John Egan	Chair		Group Scout Council
	Kate Riley	Treasurer		Group Scout Council
	Lynda Briody	Secretary		Group Scout Council
	Kevin Strek	Communications		Group Scout Council
	Penny Watson	Deputy Group Lead Volunteer		Group Scout Council

– Corporate trustees names of the director at the date the report was approved

Director name

N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year N/A

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity	N/A
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects	N/A
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets	N/A

Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser N/A

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

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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)	John Egan
Position (e.g.	Chair of Trustees
Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date	23/11/2025

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First Tarporley Scout Group (Charity no. 520259) Receipts and payments account

		Year start date	Year start date	Year end date
	For the year from	01/04/2024	To	31/03/2025
Receipts and payments
Receipts		2024/25 Unrestricted funds £		2023/24 Unrestricted funds £
Donations, legacies and similar income
Membershipsubscriptions	Note 1	18,248		18,133
Donations	Note 2	290		715
Legacies		-		-
Gift Aid		3,652		3,936
Other similar income		-		-
Sub total		22,190		22,784
Grants
Maintenancegrant		-		-
Othergrants	Note 3	530		-
Sub total		530		-
Fundraising events(gross)
Plant sale	Note 4	1,254		2,307
Fireworks	Note 5	12,400		18,040
Other fundraisingactivities		-		-
Sub total		13,654		20,347
Scout hut income
Hire of building		3,861		789
Hire of equipment		120		1,580
Use of equipment - Explorers		-		-
Other Scout hut income		-		-
Sub total		3,981		2,369
Investment income
Bank interest		-		-
BuildingSocietyinterest		-		-
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service		-		192
Other investment income		-		-
~~Sub total~~		-		192
Other
Uniform and badges		-		-
Sundryincome		-		-
~~Sub total~~		-		-
Total Gross Income Asset and investment sales, etc. Total receipts
				45,692
				500
		40,515		46,192

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First Tarporley Scout Group (Charity no. 520259) Receipts and payments account

		Year start date	Year start date	Year end date
	For the year from	01/04/2024	To	31/03/2025
Receipts and payments
Payments		2024/25 Unrestricted funds £		2023/24 Unrestricted funds £
Charitable Payments
Membership subscriptions paid on (National/County/Area/Di Note 6		8,040		7,245
Youthprogramme and activities		-		-
Adult support and training Note 7		160		-
Rent		-		-
Water and Sewerage		513		382
Electricityand Gas		2,314		1,619
Internet		414		411
Insurance		2,715		2,577
Repairs and Renewals Note 8		7,231		1,301
Materials and equipment Note 9		995		690
Printingandphotocopying		-		-
Contribution to campcosts		180		50
Uniforms		227		309
AGM and trustee expenses		-		-
Cleaningandgardening		1,243		926
Minibus costs Note 10		2,044		333
Vehicle costs(excludingminibus costs)		-		-
Website cost		-		-
Expenditure by packs Note 11		5,796		~~4,138~~
Sub total		31,872		19,981
Fundraising expenses
Plant sale Note 4		820		1,553
Fireworks Note 5		5,350		5,241
Detail 3		-		-
Other fundraisingcosts		-		-
Sub total		~~6,170~~		~~6,794~~
Other expenses
Sundryexpenses Note 12		301		87
Charitable donations Note 13		100		150
Sub total		~~401~~		~~237~~
Total Gross Expenditure Asset and investment purchases, etc. Note 14 Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end
				27,012
				1,040
				28,052
		- 17,465		18,140
		55,710		37,570
		38,245		55,710

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First Tarporley Scout Group (Charity no. 520259) Receipts and payments account

	Year start date		Year end date
For the year from	01/04/2024	To	31/03/2025
Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year	Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
	31/03/2025		31/03/2024
	Unrestricted funds		Unrestricted funds
	£		£
Cash funds Bank current account 38,235 49,814 Bank deposit account - - Buildingsocietyaccount - - Subs account 10 5,897 The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service - - Cash/Floats - - Total cash funds 38,245 55,711 (agree balances with receipts andpayments account) ok agreement error Other monetary assets Tax claim - - Debts due from the County/Area/District/Group - - Insurance claim - - Sub total - - Investment assets Investmentproperty- detail - Quoted investments - - Other investments - detail - - Sub total - - Non monetary assets for charity's ownuse Badge stock - - Shopstock - - Other stock - - Land and buildings 350,865 350,865 Motor vehicles Note 15 18,750 - Scoutingequipment,furniture etc 39,121 39,121 Other - - Sub total 408,736 389,986 Liabilities Accounts notyetpaid - - Expenses incurred but not invoiced - - Subscriptions notyetpaid - - Loan - detail - - Other liabilities - - Sub total - - ~~2~~
Total net assets	446,981		445,697
The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees
on 17th September 2025 (the date of the Executive Committee meeting that approved the accounts) and signed
on their behalf by

Signature		Print Name
		John Egan	Chair
		Kate Riley	Treasurer

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First Tarporley Scout Group (Charity no. 520259) Receipts and payments account

Group (Charity no. 520259) payments account	Group (Charity no. 520259) payments account	Group (Charity no. 520259) payments account	Group (Charity no. 520259) payments account
Year start date Year end date
For the year from	01/04/2024	To	31/03/2025

Accounting Notes

1. Subs:

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - Subs are collected via OSM.

Explorers - Explorers are part of Chester & Discounts Explorer group but are hosted in Tarporley as such they contribute to the upkeep of the hut and equipment. Tarporley group assist with the collection of the subs via OSM, as Explorers are a much valued part of our community and contribute to fundraising the group cover the cost of OSM.

1. The following donations were received:

2. £30 donation from Tarporley Rotary for use of tables in May 2024

3. £35 donation from Enigma Ltd for hire of chairs in June 2024

4. £225 donation from Tarporley Ladies Tuesday Club in August 2024, donation to the Scout Group on closure of the club.

5. The following grants were received:

6. £250 grant from Tarporley Parish Council in November 2024

7. £280 grant from Arthur Meredith Turst in February 2025

8. Total income from plant sale £1,254, costs £820, profit £434

9. Total income from fireworks night £12,400, costs £5,350, profit £7,050

10. Capitation is the amount paid to Cheshire Scouts a proportion of which is paid to Scouts HQ. Capitation is paid in arrears, i.e. the payment made in March 2025 covered 2024/25 membership.

11. Training included young leader training and first aid training.

12. Repairs and renewals included the following costs:

13. Replacement combi boiler £3479

Fire extinguisher service/PAT testing £225

New rear door £2826

New blinds for hall £160, with cost of blinds paid for by Mini Magoos, misc fitting costs paid for by Group.

1. Materials and equipment included the following costs:

16 New wetsuits £250

New shelves for equipment storage £282

1. Minibus costs include insurance, wrapping and towbar fitting.

2. Funds distributed to sections based on the following:

3. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - 1/3 of subs is passed to each group to spend on individual activities, limited to £500 held in petty cash Explorers - 75% of subs is passed to the group

4. Sundry expenses included: green bin subscription, OSM expense cards for sections.

5. The following donations were made: Poppy appeal £100

6. Assets purchased: Wheel clamp; microwave, 3 person tent, 6 gas stoves Minibus £18750

Tents and compasses £502 Floodlight £36

Speaker system £249

1. Minibus purchased 05/2024

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Inde ndent Examiner's Re ort to the Trnstees of I" Tar orle Scout Grou I report on the accounts of the Group for the year ended 315t Marth 2025 showlng Monetary assets of £38,245. Respective responJibiliti¢s of trustee8 and eiwniner As the charities trustees you are responsible tor the preparatson ot the a¢counts; you consider that the audit requirement of Section 43(2) of the Charities Ath 1993 {the Act) does not apply It is my r￿ponSIbility to stste, on the basis of the procojures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Sextion 43(7)(b) of the ACL whether partscular mattws have come to my attention. B￿1$ of Euminer's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the lieneral Directsons given by the Lharity Commissioner's. An examinaiion includes a revivw of the accounting records kept by the charity and a CA)mpaTison of the ac￿U￿ts presented with those r￿ordS. It also includes consideraiion of any unusual it¢rns of disclosures in the a¢county and Seeking explanations from you as tn￿1￿ concerning any such n￿tters. The pro¢alures undertaken do not Provide all the evidence that would be rffjuired in an audi( and nsequently I do not expr¢ss an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent Ex#mlfver'• gtalement In connection with my examinatio￿ no matter has come to my attmtion.. which giv04 me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the r￿Uirements . to keep Accounting records in accordance with s￿tiOn 41 of the Act and . to prepare accounts whtch a￿A)rd with the aLYountin8 records and . to rximply with the ￿oUn￿n￿ requirements of the Act have not been met. or to which, in my opiniory attartion should be drawn in order to enable a propff undeTStandin8 of the accounts to be reacheA, Name '//19/Y I , )4 Qualificatton Addrass A i Date Iili/A g-