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2026-03-31-accounts

Rushcliffe District Scouts Receipts and Payments Account

Year start date Year start date Year start date Year start date Year start date Year start date Year end date
Mar-26
For the year from Apr-25 To Mar-26
Receipts and payments
Receipts District
Hollygate
Explorers
£
£
£
85,727
10,445
- 82,992
- 3,422
2,735
-
7,023
2,333
7,955
-
-
-
-
-
608
-
2,651
4,000
-
-
9,676
7,955
9,674
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,676
7,955
9,674
Unrestricted funds
2025/26		 £
96,172
- 86,414
9,758
10,288
-
-
3,259
4,000
27,305
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
27,305
-
27,306
Total funds		 2024/25
£
Total Funds

Donations, legacies and similar income
Membership subscriptions 85,727 100,902
Less:Membership subscriptions paid on
~~(National/Count/Area/District)~~		 - 82,992 - 89,659
~~y~~
Net membership subscriptions retained		 2,735 11,243
Donations / Funds from closed groups 2,333 11,341
Squirrels - 282
Legacies - -
Gift Aid 608 691
Other similar income - Repayment of S&EB group loan 4,000 4,000
Sub total 9,676 27,557
Grants
Maintenenace grant - -
Other grants - NCC for Hollygate Pumping Project 4,314
Sub total - 4,314
Fundraising (gross)
Detail 1 - -
Detail 2 - -
Detail 3 - -
Other fundraising activities - -
Sub total - -
Investment income
Bank interest - -
Building Society interest - -
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service - -
Property Rent income - -
Other investment income - -
Sub total - -
Total Gross Income
Asset and investment sales, etc.
Total receipts
31,871
- - - - -
9,676 7,955 9,674
9,676 7,955 9,674 27,306 31,871

1 LT700002 (1st January 2017)

Rushcliffe District Scouts Receipts and Payments Account

Year start date Year start date Year start date Year start date Year start date Year start date Year end date
Mar-26
For the year from Apr-25 To Mar-26
Receipts and payments
Payments District
Hollygate
Explorers
£
£
£
£ 42
-£ 1,075
£ 705
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ 743
£ 901
£ 1,750
£ -
£ 855
£ -
£ -
£ 1,143
£ -
£ 1,094
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ 1,495
£ -
£ 353
£ 2,484
£ 6,774
£ 860
£ -
£ -
£ 320
£ -
£ 2
£ 1,068
£ -
£ 200
£ 3,001
£ -
£ 34
£ -
£ -
£ 1,125
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ 3
£ -
£ -
-£ 3,080
-£ 311
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ 5,528
£ 5,492
£ 9,464
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,528
5,492
9,464
Unrestricted funds
2025/26		 £
-£ 328
£ -
£ 3,393
£ 855
£ 1,143
£ 1,094
£ 1,495
£ 9,610
£ 860
£ 322
£ 1,268
£ 3,034
£ -
£ -
£ 1,125
£ -
£ 3
-£ 3,391
£ -
£ 20,483
-
-
-
-
-
20,483
-
20,484
6,822
-
97,302
104,124
Total funds		 2024/25
£
Total funds
Charitable Payments
Youth programme and activities (Net less income) £ 42 -£ 1,075 £ 705 1,069
Adult support and training £ - £ - £ - -
Rent (garage, campsite and explorers) £ 743 £ 901 £ 1,750 4,108
Water and Sewerage (at campsite) £ - £ 855 £ - 290
Electricity and Gas (at campsite) £ - £ 1,143 £ - 989
Insurance £ 1,094 £ - £ - 1,934
Repairs and Renewals £ - £ 1,495 £ - 5,489
Materials and equipment £ 353 £ 2,484 £ 6,774 4,256
Printing, photocopying, postage and website £ 860 £ - £ - 756
Contribution to camp costs £ 320 £ - £ 2 19
Uniforms / Badges £ 1,068 £ - £ 200 - 259
AGM and trustee expenses £ 3,001 £ - £ 34 3,004
Trustee Loan to Shelford and East Bridgford Scout Gp £ - -
Squirrel Funds transferred to group (1st/2nd) £ - 150
Jamboree / Challenge Fund (Net less income) £ 1,125 £ - £ - -
St George's Day (Net less income) £ - £ - £ - 313
Campsites (Net less income) £ 3 £ - £ - 10,408
Badges (Net less income) -£ 3,080 -£ 311 £ - - 462
Uniform Shop (Net less income) £ - £ - £ - - 897
Sub total £ 5,528 £ 5,492 £ 9,464 £ 31,167
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
5,528 5,492 9,464 31,167
- - - - -
9,464
210
16,724
16,934
5,528 5,492 9,464 31,168
4,149 2,463 210 6,822 703
-
76,723 3,855 16,724 97,302 96,599
80,872 6,318 16,934 104,124 97,302

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Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year

31st March 31st March 2025 2024

Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
31st March
2025		 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
31st March
2025		 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
31st March
2025		 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
31st March
2025		 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
31st March
2025		 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
31st March
2025		 31st March
2024
District
Hollygate
Explorers
£
Cash funds
Bank current account (Co-op - District)
67,958
Bank deposit account
-
Building society account (Nottingham)
-
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service
-
Cash/Floats (District)
38
Hollygate Campsite Account (NATWEST)
6,318
Hollygate Campsite Cash
-
Explorer Main and Activity (Co-op)
16,935
Explorer Main and Activity Cash (Refund due from leader)
-
Badge Account (NatWest)
12,876
Badge Account Cash
-
Total cash funds
80,871
6,318
16,935
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 - S&EB Scout Group Loan
4,000
-
-
Sub total
4,000
-
-
Non monetary assets for charity's own use
Badge stock
5,489
-
-
Other stock
-
-
-
Land and buildings
290
102,030
-
Motor vehicles (Mowers)
-
4,278
-
Scouting equipment, furniture etc
16,095
8,494
29,237
Other
-
-
-
Sub total
21,874
114,802
29,237
Liabilities
Accounts not yet paid
-
-
-
Expenses incurred but not invoiced
-
-
Subscriptions not yet paid
-
-
-
Loan - detail
-
-
-
Other liabilities
-
-
-
Sub total
-
-
-
Unrestricted funds		 £
67,958
-
-
-
38
6,318
-
16,935
-
12,876
-
104,124
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,000
4,000
5,489
-
102,320
4,278
53,826
-
165,913
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total funds		 £
Total funds
Cash funds
Bank current account (Co-op - District) 67,958 67,958 66,664
Bank deposit account - - -
Building society account (Nottingham) - - -
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service - - -
Cash/Floats (District) 38 38 264
Hollygate Campsite Account (NATWEST) 6,318 6,318 3,855
Hollygate Campsite Cash - - -
Explorer Main and Activity (Co-op) 16,935 16,935 16,418
Explorer Main and Activity Cash (Refund due from leader) - - 306
Badge Account (NatWest) 12,876 12,876 9,795
Badge Account Cash - - 0
Total cash funds 80,871 6,318 16,935 104,124 97,302
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 - S&EB Scout Group Loan 4,000 - - 4,000 8,000
Sub total 4,000 - - 4,000 8,000
Non monetary assets for charity's own use
Badge stock 5,489 - - 5,489 5,274
Other stock - - - - -
Land and buildings 290 102,030 - 102,320 98,396
Motor vehicles (Mowers) - 4,278 - 4,278 4,278
Scouting equipment, furniture etc 16,095 8,494 29,237 53,826 51,486
Other - - - - -
Sub total 21,874 114,802 29,237 165,913 159,434
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

£20,000 loan paid to Shelford and East Bridgford Scout Group to be paid back no later than Nov 2027

The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 07/05/2026 and signed on their behalf by

Signature Print Name C DEEMING Treasurer

3 LT700002 (1st January 2017)

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the period:

From 1 April 2025 To 31 March 2026
(period start date) (period end date)
Charity Name Rushcliffe District Scout Association
Charity Registration Number
(if registered - leave blank if excepted charity)		 522469
HQ Registration Number 14714

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		 Supporting Scouting in the Rushcliffe District, the Trustee Board
oversees District assets (including Hollygate and Stonepit camp
sites) and the Explorer and Network 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.
You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about:
• Policy on grant making		 N/A

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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		 For most of the year the Trustee Board has not had a Chair and so
trustees have been maintaining the status quo. Jennifer Boniface was
recruited as a short-term Chair to reinvigorate the Board, ensure
compliance and prepare for the AGM. The District is also awaiting
appointment of a new DLV. Once the new DLV and Chair are in place,
we will be able to develop a forward-looking plan of action to improve
Scouting in the District.
You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about:
• Achievements against
objectives
• Fundraising activities
• Contribution made by
volunteers		 Thanks to all the current trustee board members and our
administrator Helen Holland for their ongoing efforts to support
Scouting in Rushcliffe District.

Financial review

Review
of
the
financial
position		 Spending this year has been in line with recent years. The District
maintains a high level of funding so has been able to keep the District
levy at a minimum, but trustees are keen for this to be used for the
benefit of the young people and will be supporting various district
activities in 2026 and beyond. A loan to one group to purchase a
meeting hall continues to be repaid on schedule.
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 £5,000.
The charity held reserves of approximately £67,995 against this at
year end. This is well above the level required for operating expenses.
However, this can be explained by fewer District activities with no
DLV. Excess reserves will be available for future district events
Policy on Investments and
investment performance		 The charity’s reserves are moderate and as a consequence 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 savings options are
being looked at following the closure of our Scout Investment and
building society accounts.
A description of the principal
risks		 The District is financially secure at present. Key risks relate to
potential spend needed to open up Stonepit Woods as a campsite
again. Risks are mitigated by insurance, which is annually reviewed
by trustees.

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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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 9 Trustees
(including 1 Ex-Officio Trustee (DLV), and 1 co-opted Trustee
(Chair)) and meets 6 times a year. The Trustee Board is supported
by a Board Administrator, Helen Holland.
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 reviewing 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 changes implemented as appropriate;

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Plans for future periods

Reference and administration details

Principal Address c/o 42 Repton Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 7EJ

Names of the charity trustees who
manage the charity		 Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year
1 Jennifer Boniface Chair 10/02/2026 – 31/03/2026
2 John Asplin District Lead Volunteer 10/02/2026 – 31/03/2026
3 Clare Deeming Treasurer
4 Ena Scott
5 Andrew Saville 01/04/2025 – 31/12/2025
6 Matthew Garrard
7 Simon Gillespie
8 Nigel Nurse
9 David Snowden
10 Alan Hubber
11 Patricia Shepherd
12

Name and address of advisors

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

Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees by:
Signature
Full name Jennifer Boniface
Position held Chair
Date 07/05/2026

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Inde endent Examiners Re ort To The Trustees of the Rushcliffe Scout Association I report on the District accounts for the year ended 31st March 2026, which are sel out on pages 1 to 3. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examlner The charily's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees Gonsider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act} and that an Independent examination is needed. 11 is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act., to follow the prO￿dureS laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llb) of the 2011 Act., and lo state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examine￿5 report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination Includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees Gon￿rnIng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the stalement below. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. 111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting reGords in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act., and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met., or {21 to which, in my understanding tion should be drawn in order to enable a proper s to be reached. Signed........... N. Coupland F Nottingham DChA