CHARITY COMMISSI
FOR ENGLAND AND WA
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examlnor's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
1 ￿ Abram Scout Group
On accounts for the
year ended
31 ￿ December 2023
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Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ("the Trusl") for the year ended 3111212023.
Responsibilities and As ihe charity trustees of the Trusl, you are responsible for the
basis of report preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Charities Act 2011 {Ihe 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 the applicable Direclions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the Acl.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters
have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") in
connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that
in. any material respect.
accounting records were not kept In accordance with section
130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
Independent
examinerfs
statement
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in
connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
2311012024
Name:
Lara Dawber
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or
body (if any):
ACCA
Address:
6 Spencers Lane
Orrell
WN5 8RA
IER
October 2018

**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 brief details** None **of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 

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## **1st Abram Scout Group Statement of Accounts 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023** 

**Income £ £** B/f balance from Bank 8,853.60 Cash in Hand 209.18 **9,062.78 Subscriptions 7,128.31 Membership Fees 4,009.67** Camps & Trips 7,642.81 Hut Hire 381.03 HMRC - Gift Aid 2093.73 Donations 2,880.98 Fundraising 928.25 Grants 1060 Insurance Claim 1300 Other **16,286.80 36,487.56** 

|**Expenditure**|||
|---|---|---|
|Ground Rent|10.00||
|Electricity|1,222.53||
|Gas|901.20||
|Water|353.64||
|Membership Fees|4,450.00||
|Building Insurance|519.90||
|Building Maintenance|4,609.40||
|Cleaning|210.00||
|Internet|407.88||
|Training|608.22||
|Group Activities|1,895.88||
|Camps & Trips|7,629.44||
|Equipment|1,115.49||
|Fundraising Merchandise|1,378.57||
|Scout Shop|1,180.60||
|Donations|34.65||
|Other|60.00|**26,587.40**|
|Closing balance from Bank|9,640.08||
|Cash in Hand|260.08|**9,900.16**|
|||**36,487.56**|
|||**0.00**|



## **Scrutineers Statement:** 

I confirm that the above account has been examined, that it is in acordance with the books, bank statements, invoices and corespondance produced to me, and any information and explanations required have been obtained. 

## **Signed: ……………………………………………………………….  (Independant Examiner)** 

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## **1[st] Abram Scout Group AGM 2023 Chairmans Annual report 2023** 

Thanks to our wonderful volunteers and supported we have enjoyed another exciting and activity filled year. Our Squirrel section celebrated their first birthday with a sleepover, went canoeing and visited the fire station. Beavers had a number of camps and a visit to the Liverpool World museum along with some district events. Cubs section visited Legoland Windsor and got involved in a number of district and county events along with visits to the Liverpool World museum and the local church. Scouts had a really good year with events including gliding, a trip to a slate mine, monopoly run, survival weekend and a number of camps and expeditions. Our numbers are recovering well after a dip during Covid and have a waiting list for a number of sections. 

We are looking forward to embracing the changes to the organisation to be introduced by HQ in 2024 the biggest one being the move from the executive committee to boards of trustees. We already have a number of people come forward to fill the posts, as soon as we can organise it. Our finances are in good order and insurances are in place to keep the building and resources safe. We made a claim on the insurance to help us pay for a collapsed drain and with the help of local business men have rerouted the drains to stop any future problems. We have a good relationship with the council and local ward councillors who help us with funds occasionally to replace old equipment and improve facilities in the building. We also continue to fund raise by attending various local community events that also keeps are profile up in the community. We continue to improve our resource by getting our volunteers trained in adventurous activities which helps cut down on costs when we are at camp and we then don’t have to buy in activities. 

Leader numbers are good though we are always looking to get more help to make life easier for everyone and relieve pressure when some cant make meetings. I spend a lot of time talking to parents trying to get them to come and join the fun. 

David Finch Group Scout Leader 

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