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2026-03-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

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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		 5
1st Ruddington Scout Group
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The Scout Hall
Ashworth Avenue, Ruddington
Nottingham
Postcode N G 1 1 6 G B

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)

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15		 Trustee Name Office (if any) Dates acted if not
for whole year
Dan Clifford Chair
Clare Deeming Treasurer
Denise Rishmawy Secretary
Gavin O'Connor GroupScout Leader
Dawn Martin
Joanne Wilson
Allan Howatson 2/3/2026
Rich Ramsdale
Nick Stacey 1/4/25-11/3/26

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

(These will be published in the annual report of the charity)

Type of advisor Name Address

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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
Type of governing document
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 6
Trustees (including 1 Ex Officio Trustee, and 1 co-opted
Trustee) and meets every half term.
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.
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
The Group is a trust established under its rules which are
common to all Scouts.
Trustee selection methods
(e.g. trust, association, company)
How the charity is constituted
You may choose to include additional
information, where relevant, about:
(e.g. appointed by, elected by)
Policies and procedures adopted for:
a) the induction and training of trustees;
b) trustee' consideration of major risks
and the systems and procedures to
manage them
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.
(e.g. trust deed, constitution)
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.
The Group is a trust established under its rules which are
common to all Scouts.
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
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 6
Trustees (including 1 Ex Officio Trustee, and 1 co-opted
Trustee) and meets every half term.
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.

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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 such as the church,
community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar
reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. 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 subscriptions and fundraising. The
group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of
activities should there be a major reduction in 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 18. 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.
The group has in place systems of internal controls that are
designed to provide reasonable assurance against material
mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all
payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to
ensure that insurable risks are covered.

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Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the main activities in relation
to these objects
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.
Through weekly meetings during school term-time, each of
the Group's 3 Beaver Colonies, 3 Cub Packs and 2 Scout
Troops, undertake a variety of Scouting activities indoors
and outdoors. Leaders plan ahead to support young people
to complete badges, working towards their bronze, silver
and gold awards.

Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

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 Group is one of the biggest in the District, with 150 the charity during the year young people in 3 Beaver Colonies, 3 Cub Packs & 2 Scout

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Troops. Around 40 adults regularly volunteer as leaders and trustees and this year we have increased our young leader numbers too, rising to 13. The Group continues to team with Keyworth Scout Group so that our older Scouts can progress to Explorers with them.

13 Beavers completed their bronze awards, 6 Cubs got silver and 10 Scouts their gold awards.

We continued improving the Scout Hut and its grounds (especially the grass), with working parties supported by leaders, trustees, parents and young people. The fitting of new facia boards and a kick plate to the front door have really improved the huts overall aesthetic.

Our costs have steadily been increasing over the last few years due to inflation.

Section E Financial Review
Quantify and explain any designations
Details of any funds materially in deficit
(circumstances plus steps to eliminate)
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on
reserves		 The Group held reserves of approximately £70,000 against
this at year end. This is above the level required for
operating expenses. This is due to saving for renovation of
the Scout Hut.
Reserves Policy
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 considers that the group should hold a
sum equivalent to 6 months' running costs, circa £20,000.
N/A

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Further financial review details (optional information)

Youmay chooseto include additional
information, where relevant, about:
• investment policy and objectives;
• how expenditure has supported the key
objectives of the charity;
• the charity’s principal sources of funds
(including any fundraising);		 Investment Policy
The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a
consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in
longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The
Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the
investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only
mainstream banks or building societies.



The Group Trustee Board regularly monitors the levels of
bank balances and the interest rates received to ensure the
group obtains maximum value and income from its banking
arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using an
account that requires a period of notice before funds may be
withdrawn, before doing so the Group Trustee Board
considers the cash flow requirements.
Section F Other Optional Information
Plans for future periods (details of any
significant activities planned to achieve
them)
The Group intends to progress the project to replace the
roof of the Scout Hall and renovate the building and
grounds.
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)
Date
Position (eg Secretary, Chair)
Dan Clifford
Chair
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Ruddington Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account

Year start date Year start date Year end date
For the year
from		 Apr-25 To Mar-26
Receipts and payments
Receipts 2025/26
Unrestricted funds
£
25,139
- 7,788
17,351
2,969
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8,788
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29,108
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1,616
886
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2,502
866
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866
32,476
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32,476		 2024/25
Unrestricted funds
£
Donations, legacies and similar income
Membership subscriptions 25,139 18,771
Less:Membership subscriptions paid on (National/County/Area/District) - 7,788 - 8,496
Net membership subscriptions retained 17,351 10,275
Donations 2,969 240
Legacies - -
Gift Aid 8,788 -
Other similar income - -
Sub total 29,108 10,515
Grants
Maintenenace grant - -
RBC Covid-19 - -
Sub total - -
Fundraising (gross)
Fundraising activities 1,616 16
Scout Fundraising for Kandersteg 2026 886 545
Detail 3 - -
Other fundraising activities - -
Sub total 2,502 561
Investment income
Bank interest 866 892
Building Society interest - -
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service - -
Property Rent income - -
Preivously overlooked savings account - -
Sub total 866 892
Total Gross Income
Asset and investment sales, etc.
Total receipts
11,968
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32,476 11,968

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Ruddington Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account

Year start date Year start date Year end date
For the year
from		 Apr-25 To Mar-26
Receipts and payments
Payments 2025/26
Unrestricted funds
£
2,689
273
120
342
197
1,354
554
3,810
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- 9,696
1,947
191
1,080
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2,862
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2,862
-
2,862
29,614
72,793
102,408		 2024/25
Unrestricted funds
£
Charitable Payments
Youth programme and activities 2,689 1,770
Adult support and training 273 412
Rates / Rent 120 - 36
Water and Sewerage 342 411
Electricity and Gas 197 1,273
Insurance 1,354 1,354
Repairs and Renewals 554 911
Materials and equipment 3,810 1,007
Printing and photocopying - -
Contribution to camp costs(in credit against future Scout Camps) - 9,696 - 2,592
Uniforms and badges 1,947 2,254
AGM and trustee expenses 191 17
Cleaning of Hall 1,080 1,262
Other costs detail 2 - -
Other costs detail 3 - -
Sub total 2,862 8,041
Fundraising expenses
Detail 1 - -
Detail 2 - -
Detail 3 - -
Other fundraising costs - -
Sub total - -
Total Gross Expenditure
Asset and investment purchases, etc.
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
8,041
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8,041
29,614 3,927
72,793 68,866
102,408 72,793

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Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year

31st March 2025
Unrestricted funds
£
10,795
34,242
57,349
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21
102,408
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10
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598,000
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530,000
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1,128,010
15,584
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15,584		 31st March 2024
Unrestricted funds
£
Cash funds
Bank current account - Co-op 10,795 6,029
Bank deposit account - Co-op 34,242 10,064
Building society account - Barclays 57,349 56,661
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service - -
Cash/Floats 21 39
Total cash funds 102,408 72,793
Other monetary assets
Gift Aid claims to make - 13,500
Debts due from the County/Area/District/Group - -
Insurance claim - -
Sub total - 13,500
Investment assets
Investment property - detail - -
Quoted investments - -
Other investments - detail - -
Sub total - -
Non monetary assets for charity's own use
Badge stock 10 10
Shop stock - -
Other stock - -
Land and buildings (at value insured) 598,000 194,639
Motor vehicles (trailer) - -
Scouting equipment, furniture etc 530,000 29,287
Other - -
Sub total 1,128,010 223,936
Liabilities
Accounts not yet paid - Kandersteg(2026) 15,584 25,355
Expenses incurred but not invoiced
Subscriptions not yet paid - -
Loan - detail - -
Other liabilities - -
Sub total 15,584 25,355

Contingent liabilities and future obligations

The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 29/04/26 (the date of the Trustee Board meeting that approved the accounts) and signed on their behalf by

Signature Print Name
G O'Connor Group Lead Volunteer
Clare Deeming Treasurer

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Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees of the 1st Ruddington SCOUT GROUP I report on the accounts of the GrouplDislricl for the year ended 31 March 2026 Respective responsibilitles of Trustees and Scrutlneer As the Group'slDistrict's Iruslees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts." you consider thst 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 lo scrulinise the accounts and lo report to you. Basiy of Scrutineerfs Statèment In accordance with the directions given in the Group'slDislriet's constilulion, I have scrulinised the records 8nd the accounts sel out on pages 1 to 3. Scrutineer's Ststement In my opinion the accounts are in accordance with the records produced lo me and wmply wth the constitution. N. Coupland Nottingham A DChA Date.. LT70000511St February 2017)