2025-12-31-accounts - 1st/2nd West Bridgford Scout Group

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Trustees’ Annual Report

For the period:

From	Jan 1~~st~~2025	To	Dec 31~~st~~2025
	(period start date)		(period end date)

Charity Name		1~~st~~/2~~nd~~West Bridgford Scout Group
Charity Registration Number (if registered - leave blank if excepted charity)		522465
HQ Registration Number		10004604

Objectives and activities

Summary of the purpose and objects of the charity as set out in its governing document	The objectives of the charity are as a part of The Scout Association. 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 the purpose and objects	All 4 sections continue to provide a weekly programme of activities that engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society leading to the completion of Challenge Badges, Activity Badges and the Chief Scouts Awards relevant to their sections.
Statement confirming the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	The Trustees confirm that the charity meets the Charity Commission’s Public Benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.

Summary of the purpose and
objects of the charity as set
out in its governing document

The objectives of the charity are as a part of The Scout Association.
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 the
purpose and objects

All 4 sections continue to provide a weekly programme of activities
that engage and support young people in their personal
development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to
society leading to the completion of Challenge Badges, Activity
Badges and the Chief Scouts Awards relevant to their sections.

Statement confirming the
trustees have had regard to
the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit

The Trustees confirm that the charity 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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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 01/01/25 to 31/12/25

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:  Policy on grant making

Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year identifying the difference and impact the charity’s work has made, including on sustainability	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.
	The group has been successful in applying for a CIL grant for 50% of the cost of replacing their hall roof, which is currently not fit for purpose. This will hopefully be completed in the summer of 2026 as the group has already saved half the expected costs.
*You may choose to include* *further statements, where* *relevant, about:*  Achievements against objectives  Fundraising activities  Contribution made by volunteers	The group has been successful in applying for a CIL grant for 50% of the cost of replacing their hall roof, which is currently not fit for purpose. This will hopefully be completed in the summer of 2026 as the group has already saved half the expected costs.

Financial review

Review of the financial position	The group continues to be in a financially sound position, through wise spending on the maintenance of the hall supported by a steady income stream from other local community groups hiring the hall when it isn’t required for Scouting.
Policy on Reserves, why they are held, and the amount of reserves	The policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the charity should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Trustee Board considers that the charity should hold a sum equivalent to 6 months running costs, circa £8000. The charity held reserves of approximately £70,000 against this at year end. This is above the level required for operating expenses. However, this can be explained by £25,000 planned for the roof project and the annual capitation being due within a month of year end.
Policy on Investments and investment performance	The charity’s reserves are small and as a consequence they do not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The charity 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, but earning interest where possible.
A description of the principal risks	The group is careful to use well known banking organisations and spread their monies over several to reduce any risk.

Structure, governance and management

Type of governing document The charity’s governing documents are those of 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 (POR) of The Scout Association.

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 01/01/25 to 31/12/25

How the charity is constituted	The charity is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. It is constituted as an educational charity.
Trustee selection methods	The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Policies and procedures for the induction and training of trustees	All Trustees complete The Scout Association trustee and mandatory learning within the first six months of joining the Trustee Board, they also complete other Scout Association mandatory learning periodically as required.
Additional governance arrangements	The charity is managed by the Trustee Board, the members of which are the “Charity Trustees”. 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 5 Trustees (including 1 Ex-Officio Trustees, and 0 co-opted Trustees) and meets 6 times a year. The Trustee Board share the Administrator tasks between themselves. The Trustee Board exists to support the Leadership Teams in meeting the responsibilities of their appointments and in supporting them to run high-quality and safe programs that give young people skills for life. The Trustee Board maintain appropriate governance policies and oversight. The Trustee Board is responsible for carrying out its purposes for the public benefit, complying with the charity’s governing document and the law, and managing the charity’s resources responsibly. The Trustee Board is responsible for ensuring the charity is well managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good order and everyone follows legal requirements and Scout Association Policy, Organisation & Rules. This includes responsibility for:  Promoting a positive image of Scouting in the community, as well as its development;  Developing, maintaining and regularly a risk register, including putting in place appropriate mitigations;  Ensuring that the finances are properly managed, and there are sufficient resources (and reserves) to deliver high quality Scouting;  Ensuring a system of internal controls is in place that is designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss;  Ensuring that property is appropriately managed;  Maintaining appropriate insurance of persons, property and equipment;  Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support;  Having an open and transparent selection process for the recruitment of Trustees;  Appointing Advisors as required;  Ensuring effective administration is in place to support the Trustee Board;  Ensuring compliance with applicable governance and charity regulations, including in respect to safety and safeguarding;  Ensuring incidents are appropriately reported in line with regulation and policy;  Ensuring applicable policies and regulations are regularly reviewed and changesimplemented as appropriate;

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 01/01/25 to 31/12/25

Ensuring transparency of operations, including in the preparation of accounts and holding and AGM;
Ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation;  Acting as a responsible employer for any employees, who are effectively managed.

Plans for future periods

Plans for future Periods  To continue the drive to recruit more leaders to ensure all sections operate within safety requirements
To support all sections in providing a varied and interesting programme that meets Scouting requirements
To manage the reroofing project through to completion  To consider other repairs and replacements to the building

Reference and administration details

Principal Address	Principal Address	Wightman Hall Stratford Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 6BA

	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
1	Justine Weston	Chair
2	Fiona Burrows	Lead Volunteer
3	Clare Deeming	Treasurer
4	Harriet Avison
5	Ros Keen
6	SangaryWarwick
7	Ben Lewis
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Name and address of advisors

Name and address of advisors
Type of advisor	Name	Address
Independent Examiner / Auditor	Mr Neil Coupland	c/o Treasurer
Detail others

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees by:

Signature	Fiona Burrows	Justine Weston
Full name	Fiona Burrows	Justine Weston
Position held	Group Lead Volunteer	Group Chair
Date	17/05/26	17/05/26

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 01/01/25 to 31/12/25

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

Year start date

Year end date

	Jan-25	Dec-25

Receipts and payments
Receipts	2025 Unrestricted funds £ 6,461 - 4,366 2,095 250 1,759 - - 4,104 - 3,500 3,500 20,747 3,597 24,344 - - 466 - - - - 466 32,413 - 32,413	2024 Unrestricted funds £
Donations, legacies and similar income
Membership subscriptions	6,461	6,111
Less:Membership subscriptions paid on (National/County/Area/District)	- 4,366	- 4,806
Net membership subscriptions retained	2,095	1,305
Donations	250	270
Bank Apologies and Misc Sakes
Gift Aid	1,759	1,272
Monies transferred with Squirrels	-	1,243
Canoe Trailer Sale	-	1,250
Sub total	4,104	5,340
Grants
Maintenenace grant	-	-
Other grants (Squirrels)	3,500	-
Sub total	3,500	-
Building Rent
Regular Users	20,747	20,081
Misc Bookings	3,597	3,463
Sub total	24,344	23,544
Fundraising (gross)
Detail 1
Detail 2
Detail 3
Other fundraising activities	-	-
Sub total	-	-
Investment income
Bank interest	466	430
Building Society interest	-	-
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service	-	-
Property Rent income	-	-
Other investment income	-	-
Sub total	466	430
*Total Gross Income* Asset and investment sales, etc. *Total receipts*
		29,314

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	32,413	29,314

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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-25	To	Dec-25

Receipts and payments
Payments		2025 Unrestricted funds £ 4,216 - - 621 2,209 1,395 1,603 915 16 - 144 703 965 2,843 - - 15,341 - - - - - 15,341 - 15,341 17,073 62,164 79,237		2024 Unrestricted funds £
Charitable Payments
Youth programme and activities		4,216		4,064
Adult support and training		-		-
Rent		-		-
Water and Sewerage		621		372
Electricity and Gas		2,209		3,380
Insurance		1,395		1,619
Repairs and Renewals		1,603		1,615
Materials and equipment		915		1,347
Printing and photocopying		16		-
Contribution to camp costs		- 144		- 580
Uniforms		703		1,043
AGM and trustee expenses		965		816
Cleaner		2,843		3,180
Defibrillator		-		-
Other costs detail 3		-		-
Sub total		15,341		16,857
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*
				16,857

				-

				16,857

		17,073		12,457
		62,164		49,707
		79,237		62,164

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Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year

2025 Unrestricted funds £ Cash funds Bank current account Group 39,950 Bank current account Beavers - Bank current account Cubs 2,530 Bank current account Scouts 635 Bank Savings account Scouts/Group 35,897 Building society account - Cash/Floats Group 9 Cash/Floats Beavers 160 Cash/Floats Cubs 10 Cash/Floats Scouts 46 Total cash funds 79,237 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 Motor vehicles (Box trailer) 3,104 Scouting equipment, furniture etc 27,325 Other (Canoes staged payment from Hoveringham paid 2022) - Sub total 350,154 Liabilities Accounts not yet paid - Expenses incurred but not invoiced - Subscriptions not yet paid - Loan - detail - Other liabilities - Sub total -	2025 Unrestricted funds £ Cash funds Bank current account Group 39,950 Bank current account Beavers - Bank current account Cubs 2,530 Bank current account Scouts 635 Bank Savings account Scouts/Group 35,897 Building society account - Cash/Floats Group 9 Cash/Floats Beavers 160 Cash/Floats Cubs 10 Cash/Floats Scouts 46 Total cash funds 79,237 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 Motor vehicles (Box trailer) 3,104 Scouting equipment, furniture etc 27,325 Other (Canoes staged payment from Hoveringham paid 2022) - Sub total 350,154 Liabilities Accounts not yet paid - Expenses incurred but not invoiced - Subscriptions not yet paid - Loan - detail - Other liabilities - Sub total -	2024 Unrestricted funds £
Cash funds
Bank current account Group	39,950	23,470
Bank current account Beavers	-	-
Bank current account Cubs	2,530	2,188
Bank current account Scouts	635	933
Bank Savings account Scouts/Group	35,897	35,431
Building society account	-	-
Cash/Floats Group	9	69
Cash/Floats Beavers	160	18
Cash/Floats Cubs	10	10
Cash/Floats Scouts	46	46
Total cash funds	79,237	62,164
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	319,725
Motor vehicles (Box trailer)	3,104	3,104
Scouting equipment, furniture etc	27,325	27,325
Other (Canoes staged payment from Hoveringham paid 2022)	-	-
Sub total	350,154	350,154
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 17h March 2026 and signed on their behalf by

Signature Clare Deeming Justine Weston	Print Name
Clare Deeming	CLARE DEEMING Treasurer
Justine Weston	JUSTINE WESTON Chair

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Serutin88rf8 Report to the Trustees of the 1st12nd West Bridgford SCOUT GROUP I report on the accounts of the GrouplDislricl for the year ended December 2025 Respectlve responsibilities of Trustees and S¢rutinger As the Group'slDislricl's Iruslees 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. 11 is my responsibility without carrying out an audit or independent examination to scrulinise the accounts and to report to you. Basis of Scrutlnger's Statement In accordance with the directions given in the Group'slDistrict's constitution, I have scrutinised the records and the accounts sel out on pages 1 to 3. Scrutlnoer's Statement In my opinion the accounts are in accordance with the records produced to me and comply with the constitution. N. Cou and FCA DChA Nottingham Date.. LT70000511$1 February 20171