CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110312024 Period stsrt date To 2810212025 Period end date Charity name: 1st Ibstock Scout Group Charity registration number: 521731 Ob'ectives and Activities SORP Teferen Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The Group's governing documents are those of 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 Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or serVIS identified in the accounts. Para 1.17and 1.19 The Group ensures that each section (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts) is fulfilling its role in providing all young people with activities to promote the Values of Scouting and the Scout Method. It does so by providing support to the Section Lead Volunteers and the Group Lead Volunteer. The district also provides activities and opportunities for our young people to mix with others from neighbouring scout groups. Statement confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 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. 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. a) the induction and training of trustees. b) trustee, consideration of major risks and the systems and prOdureS to manage them Risk
Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant aboLrt'. SORP referenc* Para 1.38 Policy on grant making NIA Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment NIA Para 1.38 All Contributions are F.O.C by the Group Volunteers. Contribution made by volunteers Other NIA Achievements and Performance SORP ference Each section meets On a week during school temi and has delivered an age- appropriate activity programme in accordance with the aims and objectives of scouting. The activity programmes are overseen by the Group Lead Volunteer. The Purpose of Scouting 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 cooperate with others and make friends. 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
Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 NIA Membership fees provide the main source of income with our Annual fundraising Event "Ibstock Country Fairf, providing additional funds. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 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 a mainstream bank. Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 Other NIA
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The Group is cUentlY preparing a policy on reserves and intends 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 12 months running costs, circa £9000. The Group does hold a reserve presently. statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Para 1.22 As Above Para 1.22 £11800 NIA Para 1.22 Para 1.24 NIA PaTa 1.23 NIA Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Membership fees provide the main source of income with our Annual fundraising Event "Ibstock Country Fairf providing additional funds. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 NIA Lack of membership l Adult Volunteers which may result in the Group closing. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other NIA
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 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. How is the charity constituted? le.g unincorporated Para 1.25 The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. nin 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 Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. 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 oun eo le skills for life. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The Groups Organisational structure is that as adopted by the Scout Association P.O.R The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 NIA Other
Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the chari uses Re stered charit number Charity's principal address 1st Ibstock Scout Grou Ibstock Scouts 521731 1st Ibstock Scout HQ Melboume Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire. LE67 6NS Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Office {if any) Name of person (or body) entitIed toa oint trustee ifan Kevin Brown Chairman David Bremridge Robert Andrews Trustee Group Volunteer Trustee Martin Rowse Nigel Sparrow Joanne Sparrow Stuart Farmer Trustee Group Volunteer Group Lead volunteer 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted rf not for whole ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity NIA Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional infomiation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional inforniation} Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infonnation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non4isclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information 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) S7U8rfr FAKqErt GAWP A£AD d6•£urE6< Date 2o/iZ 2oZS
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES 1st Ibstock Scout Group 521731 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe period from 01.03 2024 28 02.2025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the nearest Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to th• nearest£ to the nearest£ lo the nearest É to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Grants & Donations Membership Subscriptyws Fundraising Events Caravan Storage Wreaths I Incidentals 10.414 4,289 20.000 720 202 10.414 4.289 20,000 720 202 6,443 3,890 1.260 700 25 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 35,625 35,625 12.318 A2 Asset and investment sales, {see tsble). Sub total 35.625 35,625 12.318 A3 Payments Building Maintenance Outdoor Cooking area Camping Equipment SeNices- Gas l Elect I Water I Waste Annual Membership INationall Awards l Activities Premises l Equipment Insurance Incidental 22,430 150 s,000 1,696 2,036 3.008 1,395 874 82 1.696 2.036 3.008 1,395 874 2,639 2,637 183 839 175 Sub total 36.521 36.521 6,623 A4 Asset and investment urchases. (see table) Sub totsl 36,521 36.521 6.623 Net of reeeipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 896 5,695 12.709 11.813 12.709 11,813 5,695 CCXX R1 a¢¢ounts ISS} 0410312026
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restrlcted funds to n•arest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds Cash At Bank 11,814 Total cash funds 11,814 $1) Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nèarnst £ Endowmenl funds to nearest £ Details NIA Fund to which asset belon Current valug ional Detsils NIA Cost loptionall B3 Investment assets Fund to which asset bolon Unresthcted Current value tional 4.000 Detsils Minibus Cost (OpOnall B4 Assets retalned for the charity's own use Fund to which Amount duè tional When due tional Details NIA B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on beha of all the trustees Date of roval gnature Print Name Stuart farmer 20.12.2025 CCKX R2 accounts ISSI 0410312026
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Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of 1st Ibstock Scout Group st I report on the accounts of the I Ibstock Scout Group for the year ended 28 February 2025 Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: . Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act . Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)0)) of the Charities Act State whether any material matters have come to my attention. Basis of examiner's statenient I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in thc accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such mattcrs. My role is to state whether any rnaterial matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept as required by section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the ChaTities Act 4. That there is fLUther inforntIon needed for a proper undersLqnding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my exatnination and have no concerns Èn respect of the matters (l) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Name: James Mcminn Relevant professional qualification if any= NIA Address: Mill Hill Farn], Station Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire. LE67 6JL Date: 20.12.2025