## **2nd Sutton Coldfield (1st Wylde Green) Scout Group Registered Charity 524608** ## **Trustees Report - Year ended 31 December 2024** 2nd SCW provides a Scouting provision on a weekly basis, across all scouting sections, where volunteers actively engage & support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society, through giving the young people Skills For Life. As Scouts we are guided by the Scouting values of; - **Integrity** We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy & loyal. - **Respect** We have self-respect & respect for others. - **Care** We support others & take care of the world in which we live. - **Belief** We explore our faiths, beliefs & attitudes. - **Co-operation** Make a positive difference; co-operate with others & make friends. Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and they: - - Enjoy what they are doing & have fun - Take part in activities indoors & outdoors - Learn by doing - Work in groups - Share in spiritual reflection - Take increasing responsibility for others & make choices - Participate in varied and progressive activities - Make & live out their Promise. ## **Public benefit statements** 2[nd] SCW meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education & the advancement of citizenship or community development headings. 2[nd] SCW has in place systems of risk & internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include two signatories for all payments & a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered. The Groups 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 & the Policy, Organisation & Rules of the Scout Association. ## **Structure, governance & management** 2[nd] SCW is managed by the Group Board of Trustees, 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 & making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The Committee consists of independent representatives, Chair and Treasurer together with elected representation & meets every 3 months, where policies & procedures are adopted for:- - The raising of funds & the administration of District finance. - The insurance of persons, property & equipment. - District public occasions. - Consideration of major risks & the systems & procedures to manage them. This 2[nd] SCW Trustees Board exists to support the Group’s Leaders in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments & is responsible for:- - Assisting the recruitment of leaders & other adult support. - Appointing any sub committees that may be required. - Appointing District administrators / advisors other than those who are elected. ## **Reserves Policy** 2[nd] SCW reserves policy is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the Group should income and fundraising activities fall short. ## **Group Report** Our numbers were high across all sections in 2024, and it is great to see that we are retaining our young people as they move onto the next section. That is testament to the amazing activities & programmes that our teams deliver. Thanks you to all the adults that dedicate their time. Not only those that work weekly with the young people, but all of those we call upon to maintain our HQ & support with activities. Our Support Team continue to offer support to all the sections, filling it when extra ‘hands’ are needed on a section night, and often at short notice. Help has been provided at the Fun Run, cooking at Cub camp in June, and attending Scout Camp in August. If we have any parents that would like to give support as and when they can but cannot commit to a regular role, consider joining our Support. Please have a chat. Our two Explorer Units merged during the year meaning the one unit has sufficient leaders and all the Explorers have had the opportunity to do many varied activities. Fabulous to see so many of our young people achieving their Chief Scout Awards and also Duke of Edinburgh achievements. We have awarded many other badges across the year too. It has also been great to see that we have new leaders to welcome to the group too. CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent exarniner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Raport to the trustees sl 2nd Sutton Coldfield (1 Wylde Green) Scout Group . On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 Charity no {rfany) 524608 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of th8 abovè harity ("the Trusl.) for the year ended Raspon8ibilities and basls of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accord8nce 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)Ibl of the Act. Independent examlner's statement I hav8 compl8t8d my examinatlon. I confim that no material matters have come to my att8ntion in connection wlth th8 axamination (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe thal in, any malerial respecl.. the accounting records were not kepl in a¢cord8n¢e with sectlon 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did nol accord wilh the accounting record5. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts Sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement thal the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a maller considered as part of an independenl examination. I have no concerns and have com8 across no othar mattars in conn8ction with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enabl8 a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. te the words in the braGkets if they do not apply. Signed: Dato: CYI .OLp. ICILS Name: David Perry FCCA Relevant professional qualification(s) or body {if any): Association of Chartered Certified Accountants IER Oct 2018 Address: Section B Disclosure Only complele if the examiner needs to highlighl material matters of Con￿rTh (s88 CC32, Independent examination of chanty accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give hero briof details of any items that th8 examiner wlsh88 to dl8close. IER Oct 2018 2.° SUThON COLDFIELD WEST SCOUT GROUP (I" WYLDE GREEN - 163" BIRMINGHAM) Registered Charity 524608 Receipts and Payments Accounts for Year Ending 31st December 2024 In¢¢)me Bank Interest DonatSons Events Events- Beaver5 Events. Cubs Events- Scouts Evènts. Squlrrels Glft Ald Membershlp Fees Uniform / Clothlng 83.11 57,462.01 2,879.71 2,303.00 11,885.00 35.00 2.040.65 2S,070.50 404.50 IOl163,48 Expen$• Actlvity Equlpment Admin gèd8es 8ank Fees Camplng Equlpment Events Events- Cubs Events- ScDUtS Hut capltal proBrarns Insurance Meptings Meetin85- Beavers Meetlngs- Cub5 MeetlnBs- Scouts MÈetln85- Squirre15 Membership Costs Minibus Expenses Rates Uniform I Clothing Utllltle5 Venue Malntenance 89.10 150.50 918.66 0.22 6,134.13 2.879.71 1,976.69 6,686.30 47,167.93 5.107.41 109.46 .265.42 238.15 250.00 115.99 7,128.00 1,170.02 63.35 577.15 2.370.20 934.55 84.332.94 ACco￿t balanc•5 Main bbnk Aicount Old bank accounts Petty Cash Saving5 Acc195 days notlcel 27,6Q6.64 - 280.39 180.94 15,083.42 43.151.39 Summarv Accouni balance brou8ht forward Ttsial incorne Total exp?nrJlture Net income Account balance carrled forward 25,32Q.85 IOZ,163.48 -84,332.94 17.830.54 43.151.39 CHARITY COMMISSION Foft EN(ilAND AND WALE5 2ND SUTfoN COLDFIELD WEST SCOUT GROUP 113T WYLDE GREEN. 163RO BIRMINGHAMI 524608 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the p¢rfod from 1￿4￿.24 31Q•È.24 Section A Receipts and payments Unre5tricled fund5 Restrlctrd fund$ Endowmertt fund• Total ftrnd5 Last y•ar tothe nq•rgat to th• Thparq•l E to th• n•¥••t£ tsthe n•aro•t£ A1 Recei Bank Interest Don&llDn vgnL8 Gvt èm 7.627 17,ltsJ 2.041 25.071 405 49,835 57.462 17.103 2,041 25.071 405 11.637 14,755 &rshi rrnic Fees ol 17,353 347 ub lotal (Gros$ Income for ARI A2 As••¢ •nd Inv8•tm•nt •il••, 52.329 49,8JO 101115 44,1192 Sub total Total rO￿lP1S 52,328 49,835 102,163 44,09Z A3Pa ment8 6,223 2.261 1.2Jg 18.51Q 7.695 10.934 4.5T5 B￿￿ eu, unllomb, N8ckor6 & CNthI Even19 6 1.496 12,522 7.128 2,152 9,147 12.522 7.11B 47.16B 5,1fr7 Hul tt8p1￿ MlnibuB bxponJo$ is & UNIIII OSM & gank leF8 3.388 5.569 2.706 202 10.707 Sub total 39.317 45,016 84J3J A4 A8S¢t Jnd Invostm•nt purch4¥8•, l$•• tst4•1 Sub toe•l 39,317 45,016 84,JJJ 46.707 Net of récelpts/fpayments) AS fransfèr& btheen funds A6 CKh funds last year end Cash fvnds thi5 year end 13,011 4.819 17.8J1 2,615 38.332 4819 43.151 25,321 CCXX Rl accounts ISSI Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted fvnds bj n•aw•5t£ R•striGtsd funds lo nHrw4t£ Endowrnont fvnds to nearevt£ Categories D91ai1s B1 Cash fvftds bsnkA¢count5 12,781 4.119 Notlce accLMJni 15.083 Peuy cash & dd 8¢c¢unt 461 Total cash ftind8 38.332 4,819 BCfy)uNi811 Unr•strlcted lund• Rostrlct•d fund¥ t• ￿•r*¥t£ Endowmont funds O•tall• Fund lo wl4¢h aM¢t b•lon ¢urr¢nt v*lu• onal D•talls Co•1 loptsoN Fundto whlch D•tall• udsoTh Ha Colt lop*lonall Currnnl ¥41 11gn B4 A•s91$ r•t•lnod for th? ¢h•rlty'¥ own u•• Unrosirfcted C4fflplrq Equlprn¢ni Unr•sirtcieo M1th5 &Tr￿ler Unre¥lrtct•d Fund to wNth Ouni due Wh¢n Ilon•t Det4118 BS Llablllti Signed by on• or t￿> trwtees on beh4f of all the Iru¥te88 Signatur Print Name Dale of roval SAM WEBB SARA BILLINGHAM CCXX R2 a￿￿nts(S51