## Trustees' Annual Report ## For the period From (start date) 0 **1 0 1 2 4** to end date **3 1 1 2 2 4** ## **Section A Reference and administration details** |Charity name
Other names the charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any)
HQ registration number
Charity’s principal address|1ST BOSTON SEA SCOUT GROUP|1ST BOSTON SEA SCOUT GROUP|1ST BOSTON SEA SCOUT GROUP|1ST BOSTON SEA SCOUT GROUP|1ST BOSTON SEA SCOUT GROUP|1ST BOSTON SEA SCOUT GROUP|1ST BOSTON SEA SCOUT GROUP|1ST BOSTON SEA SCOUT GROUP| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||Witham Bank East|||||||| ||Boston|||||||| ||Lincs|||||||| ||Postcode|P|E|2|1|9|J|U| ## Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity _(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)_ |1
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5|**Trustee Name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**| |---|---|---|---| ||Richard J Atterby||| ||Graham J Chester||| ||Sue Chester|Treasurer|| ||Martin Chapman||| ||Stephen Chapman||24.4.24-31.12.24| ## Names and addresses of advisers ||Type of advisor|Name|Address| |---|---|---|---| ||N/A||| ||||| ||**Section B**
**Structure, governance and management**||| Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document 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. Deed of gift dated 12.9.61 upon the trusts of the boys scouts association trust deed 1955 How the charity is constituted The Group is a trust established under its rules which are 1 LT700001 (27 February 2024) common to all Scouts. Trustee selection methods The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Additional governance issues 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. The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 3 Trustees 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 young people skills for life. |**Section B**
**Structure, governance and management (continued)**|**Section B**
**Structure, governance and management (continued)**| |---|---| ||**Risk and Internal Control**
The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to
which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been
reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate
against them. The main areas of concern that have been
identified are:
Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group
would request the use of buildings, property and equipment
from neighbouring organisations and other Scout Groups.
The Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in
place to mitigate against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily
reliant upon income from building hire, subscriptions and
fundraising. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the
continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in| 2 LT700001 (27 February 2024) y j income. The Board could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 14. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. |**Section C**|**Objectives and activities**| |---|---| |Summary of the objects of the charity set
out in its governing document|**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-operate
with others and make friends.
**The Scout Method**
Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with
adults, work together based on the
values of Scouting and:
- enjoy what they are doing and have fun
- take part in activities indoors and outdoors
- learn by doing
- share in spiritual reflection
- take responsibility and make choices
- undertake new and challenging activities
- make and live by their Promise.| 3 LT700001 (27 February 2024) All sections undertake badge work, with the aim of achieving the relevant chief scout awards. Camps were held at Woodhall, Hebden Bridge and Sudbroke. Boston Woods opening of Dion's. Weekly kayaking during summer months. Kayaking taster days to other groups within the district. External activity days eg Care home crafts, litter picking, wide games and camp fire, martial arts, bowling, hikes, farm visit. External visit from small animal rescue, Evolve flowers Attendance at St Georges day parade and annual carol service. Additional details of the objectives and activities There have been no grant applications during this current year. The trustees will continue to review any applications and requests. Volunteers continue to aid in fund raising - primarily through manning the turnstiles at a local football club in return for a donation to group funds. A Race night was organised for all sections in April. |Public benefit statement|The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
criteria under both the advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or community development
headings.| |---|---| ||| |**Section D**|**Achievements and performance**| |Summary of the main achievements of
the charity during the year|| ||

At the start of the year the group had 34 members, but
throughout the year membership numbers increased to 47.
This was largely due to the closure of 2nd Boston Scout
Group, who merged with 1st Boston in Septmeber. There
has been significant movement to explorer units. In line with
other groups within the district, recruitment of younger
members continues to be a concern. We currently have 19
leaders and 1 young leader. 2 young leaders have now
progressed to leader roles.
5 gold chief scout awards presented.
Maintain statutory health and safety requirements.| ||| |**Section E**|**Financial Review**| |Brief statement of the charity’s policy on
reserves|**Reserves Policy**| 4 LT700001 (27 February 2024) The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Trustee Board will prepare and review budgets during the next financial year. ## **Investment Policy** The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments. The Group has therefore adoped a risk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only a mainstream bank. By lease arrangements, the building is also used by other users. Income received supports the maintenance and running costs of the building. Gift aid is applied for in respect of membership subscriptions collected **Section F Other Optional Information** Plans for future periods The Trustees will continue to support the Group through recruitment and membership:Monitor the lease agreement with Playgroup. The aim of the group is not for profit or to establish a large Recruitment of volunteers and youth members Maintain current revenue streams Fund raise where applicable and relevant ## **Section G Declaration** The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Susan Chester Position (eg Treasurer, Chair) Treasurer Date 5 LT700001 (27 February 2024) 1[ST] BOSTON SCOUT GROUP ACCOUNT SUMMARY YEAR 01.01.24 – 31.12.24 OPENING BALANCE £7500.45 CLOSING BALANCE £11762.87 Credits £30,295.72 Debits £26033.30 = profit/growth £4262.42 EQUALS DEBIT CARDS Balance @ 31.12.24 = £432.86 _Income transferred from Group account = £800.00 Expenditure on cards £367.14 (Section activities £220.00, Minibus £90.50, Repairs £8.64, Equals cards £48.00)_ I confirm, to the best of my knowledge, that the balance statements are a true record of the 1[st] Boston Scout Group Account Signed ……………………… Sue Chester (treasurer) Dated …. 17 May 2025 …………………… ## **SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS 01.01.24-31.12.2024** |**INCOME**
SUBS
PLAYGROUP HIRE
WITHAM EXPLORERS
CANOE CLUB HIRE
FUND RAISING
ROOM HIRE
GROUP SECTION ACTIVITY
DONATION
TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT
KAYAK SESSIONS
PLAYGROUP RECHARGES
GIFT AID
MINIBUS DONATION USE
**TOTAL**|||**EXPENDITURE**|| |---|---|---|---|---| ||2530.00||WATER RATES|944.77| ||5700.00||ELECTRICITY|7080.67| ||320.00||EQUIPMENT|125.93| ||450.00||GROUP ACTIVITIES/BADGES|9243.45| ||867.70||FUNDRAISING|287.54| ||0.00||MEMBERSHIP/CAPITATION|1908.00| ||7789.82||MINIBUS|1770.05| ||4079.86||ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATION|0.00| ||22.50||LEADER TRAINING/ACTIVITIES|89.20| ||20.00||INSURANCE|1667.89| ||7440.84||FIRE EQUIPMENT SERVICE|750.43| ||895.00||DONATION|250.00| ||180.00||REPAIS & MAINTENANCE|836.53| ||||UNIFORM|915.24| ||||RATES|27.13| ||||ADVERTISING/MISCELLANEOUS|136.47| ||**30295.72**|||**26033.30**| APPROVED BY …………………………………. DATED ………………………………… ## **Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees of the 1st Boston Scout Council** I report on the accounts of the Group/District for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 ## Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Scrutineer As the Group's/District's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that neither the audit nor independent examination requirements of the Charities Act 2011 apply. It is my responsibility without carrying out an audit or independent examination to scrutinise the accounts and to report to you. ## Basis of Scrutineer's Statement In accordance with the directions given in the Group's/District's constitution, I have scrutinised the records and the accounts set out on pages ………… to ............ ## Scrutineer's Statement In my opinion the accounts are in accordance with the records produced to me and comply with the constitution. Name: ........................................................................................................ Address: ................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... Date: ..........................................................................................................