2024-12-31-accounts

1st/2nd WEST BRIDGFORD Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account

Year start date

Year end date

	For the year from	Jan-24	To	Dec-24
Receipts and payments
Receipts		2024 Unrestricted funds £ 6,111 - 4,806 1,305 270 1,272 1,243 1,250 5,340 - - - 20,081 3,463 23,544 - - 430 - - - - 430 29,314 - 29,314		2023 Unrestricted funds £
Donations, legacies and similar income
Membership subscriptions		6,111		5,307
Less:Membership subscriptions paid on (National/County/Area/District)		- 4,806		- 3,296
Net membership subscriptions retained		1,305		2,011
Donations		270		50
Bank Apologies and Misc Sakes
Gift Aid		1,272		1,231
Monies transferred with Squirrels		1,243		-
Canoe Trailer Sale		1,250
Sub total		5,340		3,292
Grants
Maintenenace grant		-		-
Other grants (Covid-19 and Ukraine Support Grant)		-		-
Sub total		-		-
Building Rent
Regular Users		20,081		16,856
Misc Bookings		3,463		3,215
Sub total		23,544		20,071
Fundraising (gross)
Detail 1				-
Detail 2				-
Detail 3				-
Other fundraising activities		-		-
Sub total		-		-
Investment income
Bank interest		430		-
Building Society interest		-		-
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service		-		-
Property Rent income		-		-
Other investment income		-		-
Sub total		430		-
Total Gross Income Asset and investment sales, etc. Total receipts
				23,363
				-
		29,314		23,363

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1st/2nd WEST BRIDGFORD Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account

		Year start date	Year start date	Year end date
	For the year from	Jan-24	To	Dec-24
Receipts and payments
Payments		2024 Unrestricted funds £ 4,064 - - 372 3,380 1,619 1,615 1,347 - - 580 1,043 816 3,180 - - 16,857 - - - - - 16,857 - 16,857 12,457 49,707 62,164		2023 Unrestricted funds £
Charitable Payments
Youth programme and activities		4,064		2,725
Adult support and training		-		-
Rent		-		-
Water and Sewerage		372		993
Electricity and Gas		3,380		3,709
Insurance		1,619		1,543
Repairs and Renewals		1,615		6,886
Materials and equipment		1,347		1,166
Printing and photocopying		-		-
Contribution to camp costs		- 580		- 1,861
Uniforms		1,043		475
AGM and trustee expenses		816		1,384
Cleaner		3,180		3,120
Defibrillator		-		-
Other costs detail 3		-		-
Sub total		16,857		20,140
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
				20,140
				-
				20,140
		12,457		3,222
		49,707		46,485
		62,164		49,707

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Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year

	2024 Unrestricted funds £ 23,470 - 2,188 933 35,431 - 69 18 10 46 62,164 - - - - - - - - - - - 319,725 3,104 27,325 - 350,154 - - - - - -	2023 Unrestricted funds £
Cash funds
Bank current account Group	23,470	47,344
Bank current account Beavers	-	-
Bank current account Cubs	2,188	1,055
Bank current account Scouts	933	1,065
Bank Savings account Scouts/Group	35,431	-
Building society account	-	-
Cash/Floats Group	69	60
Cash/Floats Beavers	18	113
Cash/Floats Cubs	10	25
Cash/Floats Scouts	46	46
Total cash funds	62,164	49,707
Other monetary assets		-
Tax claim	-	-
Debts due from the County/Area/District/Group	-	-
Insurance claim	-	-
Sub total	-	-
Investment assets		-
Investment property - detail	-	-
Quoted investments	-
Other investments - detail	-	-
Sub total	-	-
Non monetary assets for charity's own use		-
Badge stock	-	-
Shop stock	-
Other stock	-	-
Land and buildings	319,725	304,500
Motor vehicles (Box trailer)	3,104	2,901
Scouting equipment, furniture etc	27,325	25,537
Other (Canoes staged payment from Hoveringham paid 2022)	-	-
Sub total	350,154	332,938
Liabilities
Accounts not yet paid	-
Expenses incurred but not invoiced	-
Subscriptions not yet paid	-	-
Loan - detail	-	-
Other liabilities	-	-
Sub total	-	-

Contingent liabilities and future obligations

The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 28th April 2024 and signed on their behalf by

Signature Clare Deeming Justine Weston

Print Name CLARE DEEMING Treasurer JUSTINE WESTON Chair

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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			1st/2nd West Bridgford Scout Group 5 2 2 4 6 5 1 0 0 0 4 6 0 4
			Wightman Hall
			Stratford Road
			West Bridgford, Nottingham
			Postcode				N	G	2		6	B	A

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15	Trustee Name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
	JustineWeston	Chair
	ClareDeeming	Treasurer
	HarrietAvison	Secretary
	Tim Kirby	BuildingManager
	Ros	Keen
	Clare Clewer	GroupLeadVolunteer

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

Type of advisor Name Address

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Structure, governance and management

Section B

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. (e.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. (e.g. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, (e.g. appointed by, elected by) Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose to include additional The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the information, where relevant, about: 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. Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; The Board consists of 3 independent representatives, b) trustee' consideration of major risks Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group and the systems and procedures to Lead Volunteer, individual section leaders (if opted to take manage them on the responsibility) and parent’s representation and meets once per term. Members of the Trustee Board complete 'Being a Trustee in Scouts' training within the first 5 months of joining the committee. This Group Trustee Board exists to support the Group Lead Volunteer in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments and is responsible for: The maintenance of Group property; The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance; The insurance of persons, property and equipment; Group public occasions; Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support; Appointing any sub committees that may be required; Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than those who are elected.

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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 Committee 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 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.

Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects

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

• You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking;

• • contribution made by volunteers; • policy on investments.

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.

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Section D	Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
	The group continues to do well, with numbers strong in all sections. Members have participated in numerous activities and gained a large number of badges during the year and enjoyed many camps. The group is actively monitoring the leadership situation in all sections and encouraging parents of the younger sections to join the committee.
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 £40000 against this at year end. This is above the level required for operating expenses. However this can be explained by the annual capitation being due in the next month. 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 £8000.

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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);

The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks. The group's main source of income is through letting the headquarters during the daytime when the building is not in use for Scouting. A number of local community groups use the building. Investment Policy

Section F	Other Optional Information
Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them)

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)	Clare Deeming	Clare Deeming	Clare Deeming	Clare Deeming	Clare Deeming	Clare Deeming	Justine Weston
	Clare Deeming						Justine Weston
	Treasurer						Trustee
	1 7 0 9 2 3
	1	7	0	9	2	3

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