Charity No: 521777
78TH LEICESTER (1ST THURMASTON) SCOUTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
78TH LEICESTER (1ST THURMASTON) SCOUTS
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| Report of the Executive Committee | 1 to 2 |
| Independent Examiner’s report | 3 |
| Receipt and payments account | 4 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 5 |
| Notes to the accounts | 6 to 8 |
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF 78TH LEICESTER (1ST THURMASTON) SCOUTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Executive Committee presents its report along with the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s trust deed, Charities Act 2011, and the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” issued in 2005.
Reference and administrative details
Charity name: 78[th] Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group Charity registration number: 521777 Operational address: Unicorn Street Thurmaston Leicester Trustees: G Hartop (Chair) R Warrington (Group Scout Leader) D Gartside (Secretary) S Sharp (Treasurer) K Bolc (Assistant Treasurer) (Resigned) A Horsley L Pickering H Billings P Ward (Resigned) K Hall A Hall A Morris
Structure, Governance and management
Organisational Structure
The Charity is governed by its conveyance dated 20[th] August 1959 upon the trusts of the Boy Scouts Association Trust Deed of 1955. The group is completely run by volunteers.
Recruitment and appointment of trustee
Nominations for members of the committee must be made in writing to the Secretary two weeks before the Annual General Meeting. The Officers and Committee members are elected for one year at the Annual General Meeting. Retiring Officers are eligible for re-election unless they have served on the committee for 10 consecutive years. Should nominations exceed vacancies, election shall be held by ballot.
Objectives and Activities
The objectives of the charity are that of a Scout group covering all sections of scouting from Beavers to cubs to Scouts and Explorers, covering an age range from six years to eighteen. We aim to enhance the development and education of the young people through the various activities on offer.
Main activities undertaken for public benefit
In planning activities the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit is taken into consideration. The focus of activities is to provide an educational and stimulating environment for all of our young people.
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REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE 78TH LEICESTER (1ST THURMASTON) SCOUTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Achievements and Performance
Review of activities
See separate document attached which has a review of activities form each section within our group.
Reserves policy
The trustees consider that free reserves equivalent to 6 months costs should be maintained as a contingency in the event that number fall and to allow us to cover any unexpected costs of maintenance to the property. The charities balance sheet shows reserves that more than cover this.
Statement of Management Committee and Trustee's Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report was approved by the executive Committee on 27 March 2026 and signed on its behalf.
R Warrington Group Scout Leader
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF 78TH LEICESTER (1ST THURMASTON) SCOUTS
We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which compromise the Receipt and payments account, Statement of assets and liabilities and related notes.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
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Mr John Ingham 41 Victoria Road Whetstone Leicester LE8 6JY
27 March 2026
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78TH LEICESTER (1ST THURMASTON) SCOUTS
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYEMNTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| ACTIVITY AND INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Notes Unrestricted funds Incoming resources: Gifts donations and other voluntary receipts: Income from group activities 3 Subscriptions 4 Donations and grants 5 Receipts from trading activities: Hire of equipment Non-chartiable trading 6 Receipts earned from assets: Interest received Insurance claim Total incoming resources Resources expended: Charitable activities: Expenses for group activities 7 Motor and travel expenses Publicity, fundraising, management and administration: Non charitable trading 8 Office expenses 9 Other payments: Loan repayments and interest Total resources expended (Defecit) / Surplus for the year Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 17,269 19,322 9,227 9,059 3,357 7,106 29,853 35,487 - - 23,528 18,420 23,528 18,420 - - - - 53,381 53,907 18,215 22,030 3,059 1,696 21,274 23,726 8,205 6,917 21,810 22,528 30,015 29,445 - - 51,289 53,171 2,092 736 41,277 40,541 43,369 41,277 |
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The accounting policies and notes on pages 6 to 8 form part of these accounts
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78TH LEICESTER (1ST THURMASTON) SCOUTS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes Monetary assets Current account Cash in hand Current assets Debtors Current liabilities Accruals Loans Future liabilities Loans Other assets held for functional use by the charity |
2024 2023 £ £ 40,594 36,898 2,775 4,379 43,369 41,277 - - - - - - - - - - |
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Freehold land and buildings
Property situated at Unicorn Street, Thurmaston, Leicester is used by the charity. The freehold title vest with the trustees. The property has been insured for £915,000.
The title deeds of the property are held by the Scout Association Trust Corporation in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement.
Other assets
Furniture and equipment in the building, band equipmnet, camping equipment and tents, group coach, trailers, canoes and such assets. These assets are insured for £43,743.
The accounts on pages 2 to 6 were approved by the trustees on 27 March 2026 and signed on its behalf:
S Sharp Treasurer
R Warrington Group Scout Leader
The accounting policies and notes on pages 6 to 8 form part of these accounts
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78TH LEICESTER (1ST THURMASTON) SCOUTS
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. Accounting policies
Accounting convention
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” published in 2005 and in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
2. Statement of trustees’ responsibilities in respect of the accounts
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
3. Income from group activities
| Section maintenance Guides maintenance Section capitation Section activities |
2024 2023 £ £ 4,875 3,726 4,888 4,954 4,275 3,026 3,231 7,616 17,269 19,322 |
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78TH LEICESTER (1ST THURMASTON) SCOUTS
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 4. Subscriptions Sections Less: Memberships collected for the group 5. Donations General donations Gift Aid Grants 6. Non-charitable trading Gang Show Christmas bazzar and raffle Sponsored walk 100 club and coach income Bonfire Scout shop Sundry |
2024 £ 18,377 (9,150) 9,227 2024 £ 1,984 1,373 - 3,357 2024 £ 4,401 2,937 1,602 2,152 4,855 967 6,614 23,528 |
2023 £ 15,711 (6,652) |
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| 9,059 | ||
| 2023 £ 7,106 - - |
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| 7,106 | ||
| 2023 £ 3,945 3,303 30 2,361 3,681 725 4,375 |
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| 18,420 |
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78TH LEICESTER (1ST THURMASTON) SCOUTS
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 7. Expenses for group activities Section activities Training education Capitation and maintenance 8. Non-charitable trading expenses Fundraising expenses 100 club prizes Scout shop 9. Office expenses Repairs and maintenance Rates and water charges Telephone and internet Light and heat Insurance and sundries Printing, postage and stationery |
2024 £ 13,920 50 4,244 18,214 2024 £ 4,737 1,641 1,827 8,205 2024 £ 4,894 711 370 6,421 8,788 626 21,810 |
2023 £ 17,673 257 4,100 |
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| 22,030 | ||
| 2023 £ 3,715 1,128 2,074 |
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| 6,917 | ||
| 2023 £ 6,637 663 374 6,949 7,209 696 |
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| 22,528 |
10. Controlling party
The charity is under the ultimate control of the executive board.
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