**First Balderton Scout Group Trustees' Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024**
## **1. Reference and Administrative Details**
**Charity Name:** 1st Balderton Scout Group **Charity Registration Number:** 522424 **Principal Address:**
The Scout Hall Queen Street Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3NR
## **2. Structure, Governance, and Management**
The 1st Balderton Scout Group operates under the governance of its trustees and complies with its constitution. Trustees meet regularly to oversee the financial, operational, and strategic direction of the group.
## **3. Objectives and Activities**
The group aims to promote the development of young people in achieving their full potential as individuals, responsible citizens, and members of their local, national, and international communities. Activities include regular meetings, outdoor adventures, and community involvement.
## **4. Achievements and Performance**
During the year, the group successfully:
- Conducted multiple community fundraising events.
- Expanded membership.
- Provided a variety of outdoor and educational activities to members.
## **5. Financial Review**
are satisfied with the financial performance and continue to ensure responsible stewardship of resources.
## **6. Plans for the Future**
The trustees aim to:
- Increase community engagement and fundraising e�orts.
- Enhance facilities and equipment for members.
- Expand outreach programs to involve more young people in scouting activities.
## **7. Deed of Arthur Warwick**
The group was given the land on which the Scout hall was built under a Deed of gift in the estate of Arthur Warwick. Should the Scout Group have no further use for it the land will revert to the assignees defined in the Deed of the Assignment.
The trustees acknowledge the generous support provided through the Deed of Arthur Warwick, which continues to benefit the group. The funds and resources made available through this deed have significantly contributed to the development of facilities and the enhancement of
## **8. Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities**
statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. They confirm that, to the best of their knowledge, the financial statements comply with the statutory requirements and provide a true and fair view of the group's finances.
**Approved by the Trustees on 28 January 2025:**
**Name:** Melissa Anstey ater **Signature: Name:** Louise Tucker **Signature:** Louise Tucker
Figures and details are accurate to the best of the trustees' knowledge and in compliance with reporting requirements.
**Income and Expenditure** 1st Balderton Scout Group For the year ended 31 March 2024 Cash Basis
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Account 2024 2023
Income
Donations 2,952 34
Fundraising 1,140 1,687
Hall hire income 302 1,060
Interest Income 146 41
Sales - Archery 150 0
Sales - Events 8,842 8,973
Sales - Membership fees 14,442 18,457
Sales - Other 12 664
Total Income 27,986 30,915
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Expenditure
Bank fees 72 84
Bank fees - Equals Money 0 120
Bank Fees - GoCardless 998 564
Cleaning 1,336 155
General Expenses 365 219
Ground Maintenance 1,818 1,404
Insurance 1,891 1,780
IT Software and Consumables 176 0
Light, Power, Heating & Water 882 1,039
Repairs & Maintenance 1,971 2,034
Badges 98 875
Direct Expenses - Events 9,109 9,236
Direct Expenses - Meetings 1,793 1,237
Uniform costs 509 68
Membership Costs 4,292 6,105
Asset Purchases 1,223 2,982
Total Expenditure 26,534 27,904
Excess of Income over Expenditure 1,451 3,011
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1st Balderton Scout Group As at 31 March 2024 Cash Basis
## **Balance Sheet**
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Account 31 Mar 2024 31 Mar 2023
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand
1st Balderton Scouts 19,196 22,306
Equals Money Card Fund 1,172 1,715
Reserve account 10,187 5,041
TSB Current 0 310
Equals Money Central Fund 1,697 1,374
Total Cash at bank and in hand 32,252 30,746
Total Current Assets 32,252 30,746
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Suspense 0 (55)
Total Creditors: amounts falling due within 0 (55)
Net Current Assets (Liabilities) 32,252 30,801
Total Assets less Current Liabilities 32,252 30,801
Net Assets 32,252 30,801
Reserves
Excess of Income over Expenditure 1,451 3,011
Cash Balances Brought Forward 30,801 27,789
Cash Balances Carried Forward 32,252 30,801
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## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
## **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**
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|Report to the trustees|Charity Name|
|1|[st]|Balderton Scout Group|
|On accounts for the year|31 March 2024|Charity no|522424|
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2024.
**Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
**Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
* _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._
**Date:** 28/01/2025
**Signed: Name:** Charlotte Wilson **Relevant professional** ACA **qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** 7 Marquis Avenue, Newark, NG24 3HY
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