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← 2/77th Manchester (2Nd Whalley Range) Group Of Scouts

2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 April 2024 Period start date to 31[st] March 2025 Period end date

Charity name: 2/77TH MANCHESTER (2ND WHALLEY RANGE) GROUP OF SCOUTS

Charity registration number: 521608

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Introduction

The following sections provide details of the activities, governance and finances of 2nd Whalley Range for the period April 24 to March 25, as required by the Charity Commission each year.

We operate five sections (Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers) running seven sessions across three evenings involving around 150 young people.

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document

The Trust's objective, as laid out in the Trust Deed, is the provision of activities for the furtherance of Scouting. As Scouts, the Trustees are guided by the values of Integrity, Respect, Care, Belief and Co-operation. Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together & enjoy what they are doing & have fun; take part in activities indoors & outdoors; learn by doing; share in spiritual reflection & make good choices; undertake new & challenging activities; make & live by their Promise.

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.

To provide education/training, arts, culture and outdoor activities for children and young people. To provide a venue for the use of the community in general, including the provision by other groups of activities and events.

Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit

The Trustees and the Executive Committee regularly review Charity Commission Guidance and receive training on fulfilling their obligations as Trustees and managers.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements and Performance

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.

We operate 5 sections (Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers), having commenced a Squirrels section for 4 to 6 year olds in September 2023. We run seven sessions across three evenings each week involving 150 young people. In addition, sections run a number of camps and other activities at weekends and during holidays, including the Family Camp which has around 250 young people and adults camping for a weekend. Our bonfire night, for young people attending our sections, families and the local community, had over 200 people attending in 2025.

The building continues to have active community use, including regular dance classes for young people and adults and yoga classes. It is also hosted a student art exhibition and provided a venue for activities for home schooled children.

Additional information (optional)

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial 16[th] December 2025 position at the end of the period

Statement explaining the policy
for holding reserves, stating why
they are held		 We aim to hold 3 months revenue in reserves to cover
operational costs and to hold in the region of £50,000
to pay for future repairs to the building and other
capital costs.
This money is being held in reserve for repairs and
improvements to the grounds and building to increase
the range of activities that we are able to provide for
young people.
Amount of reserves held £ 52,109.84 capital reserves and £19,638.47
operational reserves at 31/03/25.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties
about the charity continuing as a
going concern		 N/A
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:		 Additional information (optional)
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The charity’s principal sources
of funds (including any
fundraising)		 Revenue funding comes from Scout subscriptions,
accounted for as donations.
Rental of the hut for a number of clubs and community
ventures also raises funds.
Investment policy and objectives
including any social investment
policy adopted		 All funds will be held in UK bank accounts, no
investments are made.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Potential risks include a drop off of number of Young
Adults attending the Scout Group leading to lower
revenues. Costs for the hut have also increased
relative to rent raised and it is harder to find new
groups to rent the hut.
Other N/A

Financial Statement – April 24 to March 25

The following financial statement is supported by the full year financial accounts (detailed later in the report).

Opening balance £65,247.26 Closing balance £71,748,31 Income £49,274.15 Expenditure £42,773.10

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:

Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 The Scout Association Royal Charter dated
4 Jan 1912
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 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 Election

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para1.51 All new trustees will be signed up to the
Scout Association’s training program
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 We are a member of the Scout
Association
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 N/A
Other N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name 2/77TH MANCHESTER (2ND WHALLEY RANGE) GROUP OF
SCOUTS
Other name the charity uses 2ND WHALLEY RANGE SCOUTS GROUP
Registered charity number 521608
Charity’s principal address 7 EGERTON ROAD SOUTH
MANCHESTER
M21 0YP

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (if any)
Louise Elizabeth
Crascall
Amanda Edwards Chair
Alex Zanich Treasurer
Gita Bhutani Secretary
Julian Beach
Jonathan Pegler

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

Director name Report Approved
As above 22nd December 2024

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

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

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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
adviser
Name
Address		 Type of
adviser
Name
Address		 Type of
adviser
Name
Address
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

N/A

Other optional information

None

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)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date		 Amanda Edwards
Amanda Edwards

Chair, Executive Committee
22ndDecember 2025
22ndDecember 2025

Full year accounts for 24-25

Registered Charity 521608

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st March 2025

Opening Balance @ 1st April 2024

Main Account, 11,401.78 Bees Account, 1,198.84 Lloyds Bank Account, 536.80 2/249 Manchester Funds, 52,109.84 Total £65,247.26

Income

Subs, 36,263.55 (Charitable activities) Hut Rental, 7,740.60 (Other trading activity) Camp subs, 5,270.00 (Charitable activities) Total £49,274.15

Note two transfers into the main account (not income) Transfer from capital account (Chorlton Bees), 1,198.84 Transfer from 2/244 scout group account, 52,109.84

Expenditure

Energy, 1,492.72 Hut Expenses, 10,010.73 Camp Expenses, 13,138.10 Activities (hikes/materials), 5,404.33 Badges, 355.99 Miscellaneous , 340.00 Annual capitation, 9,717.50 Insurance, 2,313.73 Total £42,773.10

Note one transfer out of the main account (not expenditure) Transfer to capital account (Chorlton Bees), 52,109.84

Income less exp (movement in year) £6,501.05

Closing Balance @ 31st March 2025

Main Account, 19,101.67 Bees Account, 52,109.84 Lloyds Bank Account, 536.80 Total £71,748.31

Income owing from within period: None

Payments outstanding for period: None

Final Closing Balance £71,748.31

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Alex Zanich Zoe Watters ACMA Group Treasurer Accountant 8 Ellesmere Road 5 Malton Ave Manchester Manchester M21 5SE M21 8AT

Auditors Report

I have audited the accounts prepared by the treasurer and confirm that the figures based on income and expenditure for the year ending March 24 are correct. I also confirm that normal accounting processes have been followed with no anomalies identified.

Zoe Watters ACMA