**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**
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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**
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## **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:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
- 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**
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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;
- follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
- 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:
- 1 which gives us reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
- 2 to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
_**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**
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|**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**
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|**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**
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## **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:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
- 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**
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|**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
-
-|
|||7,106|
|||**2023**
**£**
3,945
3,303
30
2,361
3,681
725
4,375|
|||18,420|
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## **78TH LEICESTER (1ST THURMASTON) SCOUTS**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
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|**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|
|||6,917|
|||**2023**
**£**
6,637
663
374
6,949
7,209
696|
|||22,528|
## **10. Controlling party**
The charity is under the ultimate control of the executive board.
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