## Trustees' Annual Report For the period |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||From (start date)|||**0**||**1**||**0**||**1**||**2**||**5**||to end date|||||**3**|**1**||**1**||**2**||**2**|**5**|| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||**Section A**|||||||**Reference and administration details**||||||||||||||||||||||| |Charity name||||||||First||Duffield Boy Scout Group||||||||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |Other names the charity is known by||||||||First||Duffield||||||||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |Registered charity number (if any)||||||||5||2||0||6||5||5||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |HQ registration number||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |Charity’s principal address||||||||Scout Hut||||||||||||||||||||||| |||||||||Eaton Court, Hall Farm Road||||||||||||||||||||||| |||||||||Duffield, Derbyshire||||||||||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||Postcode||||||D|E||5||6||4|F|T|| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ## 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)_ **----- Start of picture text -----**
Dates acted if not for
Trustee Name Office (if any)
whole year
1 Richard Morton Chair
2 James Bell Treasurer from 01/05/2025
3 Ying Qian Treasurer to 01/05/2025
4 Nitesh Patel
5 Deborah Osman Group Lead Volunteer
6 Karen Furness to 01/05/2025
7 Sian Skerritt Secretary from 01/10/2025
8 Jessica Slack Secretary to 30/09/2025
9 Simon Adams from 01/01/2026
10 Katie Burrows from 01/01/2026
11 Neil Hartley
12 Elizabeth Remedios from 01/01/2026
13 Dave Butterworth to 31/11/2025
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Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) _(These will be published in the annual report of the charity)_ |||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||Type of advisor||||Name||Address||| |||||||||||| |||||||||||| |||||||||||| |||||||||||| |||**Section B**||||**Structure, governance and management**||||| |Description of the charity’s trusts||||||||||| |Type|of governing document|||||||||| 1 LT700001 (14 September 2024) |(e.g. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
(e.g. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
(e.g. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (optional informa
You may choose to include additional
information, where relevant, about:
Policies and procedures adopted for:
a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trust||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.|| |||tion 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 meets every 2 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.
|| ||||| |**Section B**||**Structure, governance and management (continued)**|| |||**Risk and Internal Control**
The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which|| 2 LT700001 (14 September 2024) 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 Parish Council, church, community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. 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 from fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. 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 14. 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. **Section C Objectives and activities** Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document **The Purpose of Scouting** Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in 3 LT700001 (14 September 2024) 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. A range of indoor and outdoor activities as part of the community. Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects A range of indoor and outdoor activities as part of the community. Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice) You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking; • contribution made by volunteers; • policy on investments. Public benefit statement 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. **Section D Achievements and performance** Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year 4 LT700001 (14 September 2024) Another full year of activites and outdoor pursuits for every section. |||Another full year of activites and outdoor pursuits for every
section.|Another full year of activites and outdoor pursuits for every
section.| |---|---|---|---| ||||| |**Section E**||**Financial Review**|| |Brief statement of the charity’s policy on
reserves
Quantify and explain any designations
Details of any funds materially in deficit
(circumstances plus steps to eliminate)
Further financial review details (optional inform
You**may choose**to include additional
information, where relevant, about:
• the charity’s principal sources of funds
(including any fundraising);
• how expenditure has supported the key
objectives of the charity;
• investment policy and objectives;||**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 24
months running costs, circa £40k.|| ||||| ||||| |||ation)|| |||**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 low risk 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.
**Investment Policy**
The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term
investments. 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.|| ||||| |**Section F**||**Other Optional Information**|| ||||| 5 LT700001 (14 September 2024) Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them) **Section G Declaration** The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees |||||||||||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||Signature(s)||By email 08/05/2026|||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||| ||Full name(s)||Richard Morton|||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||| |Position (eg|Secretary, Chair)||Chair|||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||| ||Date||0||8||0||5||2||6|||||| 6 LT700001 (14 September 2024) ## **1st Duffield Scout Group** Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 |Chair:|Richard Morton| |---|---| |Group Lead Volunteer:|Deborah Osman| |Trustees:|Neil Hartley| ||James Bell| ||Simon Adams| ||Nitesh Patel| ||Elizabeth Remedious| ||Katie Burrows| ||Sian Skerritt| |Bank:|Lloyds| |Group Registration Number:|28308| |Charity Registration Number:|520655| ## **1st Duffield Scout Group** Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 ## **Major activities and achievements in the year** The Group took ownership of the land on which the Scout hut was built, thanks to the generous gift by the executors of the late owners estate. This helps to secure the future of the hut for the long term. The Jean Birkenshaw Trophy for Enthusiasm has been introduced for the Scout/Cub/Beaver who demonstrates the most enthusiasm to towards scouting. The award will be presented annually from January 2026. The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Groups. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation & Rules of The Scout Association The accounts have been drawn up on the receipts and payments basis which is consistent with the previous year. ## **Approved by the trustees (subject to the report of the Independent Examiner) and signed on their behalf by:** R Morton 08/05/26 by email ## **1st Duffield Scout Group** ## Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 Trustees report for the year ended 31st December 2025 ## **Objectives and Activities** ## **The Charity's Objectives** To promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential , as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of the local, national and international community. ## **The Charity's main activities** The charity provides an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law, guided by adult leadership. ## **Achievements and performance** The charity has provided weekly term time activities for two beaver colonies, two cub packs and three scout groups, as well as frequent weekend activities and camps. The young people have engaged in individual, group and community activities ranging from outdoor cooking, litter picking, archery and sailing. ## **1st Duffield Scout Group** Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024 |Total receipts for the year (see page 4)
Total payments for the year (see page 5)
Net receipts (payments) for the year
Cash, bank and similar funds brought forward
Camp deposits
Cash, bank and similar funds carried forward|**2025**
**£**
-
42,710-
-
44,163-|**2024**
**£**
-
37,273-
-
38,495-| |---|---|---| ||(1,452)
-
67,497-
-
- -|(1,222)
-
68,718-
-
- -| ||-
66,045-|-
67,497-| The above accounts and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees (subject to the report of the Independent Examiner) and signed on their behalf by: R Morton ## **1st Duffield Scout Group** Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 ## **Income for the year ended 31st December 2025** |Membership Subscriptions (Gross)|**2025**
**£**
14,207|**2024**
**£**
16,650| |---|---|---| |Less Capitation Fees Paid
Net Membership Subscriptions
Interest income
Property and equipment rents
Donations and grants
Gift Aid
Activities (Gross)
Fund Raising (Gross)
Plant sale
Raffle
Other Fundraising
Other receipts (uniform/badges)
**TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR**|-7,287|-7,078| ||6,920
696
4,349
21|9,572
758
6,275
35| ||2,678
22,287
1,874
725
1,171
1,989|6,887
9,769
1,461
0
1,472
1,044| ||42,710|37,273| ## **1st Duffield Scout Group** Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 ## **Expenses for the year ended 31st December 2025** ||**2025**|**2024**| |---|---|---| |Premises
Rates and Water rates
Electricity
Insurance
Repairs and Renewals
Cleaning
Camps and other activities
Fund Raising
Plant Sale
Raffle
Other Fundraising
Admin/IT expenses
Legal expenses for land purchase
Purchase of Capital equipment
Other costs (uniform/badges)
**TOTAL COSTS FOR THE YEAR**|**£**
850
1,108
1,504
2,435
3,502
23,269|**£**
1,249
4,430
1,441
6,048
2,548
19,298| ||1,270
40
869
595
2,410
5,117
1,194
44,163|1,169
0
590
269
0
614
839| |||38,495| ## **1st Duffield Scout Group** Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 **Statement of assets and liabilities year ended 31st December 2025** ||**2025**
**£**|**2024**
**£**| |---|---|---| |Current assets
Bank Current accounts
Bank deposit accounts
Fixed assets (insurance values - as at Feb '26)
Property
Contents
**TOTAL ASSETS**|19,652
46,392|36,747
30,749| ||66,044
66,044|67,497| |||67,497| ||356,821
86,264
509,129|291,749
98,326| |||457,572| CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent ExaMine￿S Report Report to the trustees First Duffield Scout Group On accounts for the year ended 3111212025 Charity no {if any) 520655 Set out on pages IfemÈmber to inr.Iiide the page Tr"mb._ I report to the trustees on my examination ofthe accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and basis As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation ofthe of report 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 examiner's I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause 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 with the applicable requirements conceming 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 Irue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems 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 ofthe accounts to be reached. Signed: Ll->L Date: 23.* 1 Name: Relevant professional qualification{s) or body lif any): Fcpt CIcACkv) Address: IER Oct 2018 Sectlon Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts". directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examinerwishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018