TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT
For the period 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024
Section A Reference & Administration details
Charity Name : 2[nd] Warwick Sea Scout Group
Registered Charity Number : 524609
Charity’s principal address : Scout HQ, St. Nicholas Park, Banbury Road, Warwick CV34 4QY
Names of charity trustees who manage the charity :-
- 1) Viv Bosworth – Group Chair
2) Marc Gadsby – Group Lead Volunteer
- 3) Paul Underwood – Treasurer
4) Jenny Stockbridge
- 5) Bruno Gardner
6) James Cornish
- 7) Dan Brewer
8) Paul Davison
Trustees resigning at AGM 27 April 2024 due to change in Trustee Board/Group Leadership Team structure
Dave Tomlin – Explorer Leader Andrea Bridgeman – Cub Leader Sue Scurrah – Cub Leader Martin Stockbridge – Permits Simon Jelfs Nicola Mills
As listed on the Charity Commission Website 2024
Names of advisers :-
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1) Accounts Examiner – S. Dorricott
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2) Architect for Boathouse Renovation – AT Architects
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document : The Group’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 of The Scout Association.
How the Charity is constructed : The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts.
Trustee selection methods : The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy Organisation and Rules (POR) of The Scout Association.
Additional governance issues : 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 the legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. All Trustees, leaders and helpers give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration. All Leaders who have completed, or are working to complete, the full Scout Association training programme are offered, if applicable, one child place with no subscription payable, and Leaders who hold Trustee positions are also offered this. In 2024 one Leader who acted as a Trustee for a part of the year was a recipient of a free child place.
The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer, Group Scout Leader, and up to 9 additional Trustees and meets typically four times per year in addition to the Annual General Meeting.
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 give young people skills for life.
Risk and Internal Control
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 buildings, property and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the church, community centres, schools 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 and members: The Group, through the capitation fees, contributes to The Scout Association’s national accident insurance policy. Risk assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Injury to helpers and supporters: Insurance cover for these people is not provided by the Scout Association through capitation however the Group has a separate Personal Accident and Medical Expenses policy via Unity Insurance that provides some cover for adult supporters and helpers while attending and/or participating in the activities of the group, including whilst travelling to and from such activities. Note that children of such helpers and supporters who are not themselves members
of the group are not covered by the Group’s insurance and separate arrangements should be made to cover them.
Loss or Damage to the Groups boats and associated equipment: The group also insures itself through a separate Marine Insurance policy with Unity Insurance. This covers all our watercraft, machinery (e.g. outboard engines), boats, tackle, furniture, fittings, trailers, trolleys etc, as well as third party and passenger indemnity.
Reduced income from fundraising or community hires. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions, fundraising and community hires. 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 of the Group or 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.
Risk and Internal Controls. The Group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include two signatories for all payments and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.
Section C
Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document. The objectives of the Group are as a unit 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 cooperate 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.
Additional details of the objectives and activities of the charity : The Group is a Sea Scout Group and as such Sea Scout training is aimed at making a young person as much at home on the water as they are on land. It teaches them nautical skills and seamanship in a range of craft. Because Sea Scouts spend so much time on (and in) the water, it is desirable that they know how to swim.
The Aims of the Group are:
- To offer the best Sea Scouting Experience - To be available to more youngsters - To support the local community
Royal Navy Recognition : The Royal Navy shows its support for Sea Scouting by offering a 'Recognition' scheme to 103 Sea Scout Groups or Units at any one time. 2[nd] Warwick Sea Scout Group is Unit number 14. This involves regular inspections and the rewards for membership are both financial and in the form of access to facilities and events. The scheme dates back to 1919 following the impressive service Scouts gave during World War I in such duties as 'coast watching'. Royal Navy Recognition has recently been reaffirmed by a substantial upgrading of the support offered.
Contribution made by volunteers : A great and vital contribution is made by the leaders, helpers and Trustees. The Group is grateful for the many hours volunteers have spent inspiring and educating our members and in ensuring the robust running and operation of the Group as a whole.
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 charity during the year:
The Group continues to have a strong and buoyant membership of young members, and we now have a record number of young people as members of the group, with a long waiting list. We have a very high retention rate which is testament to the quality of the experiences that the group delivers.
BEAVERS
Summer, 2 Sleepovers (their Christmas sleepover in December and Robin Hood Camp with the Cubs in March).
They have worked on their Badges, including Space, First Aid, Gardening, Experiment, Communication and Cooking and a visit from the RNLI. We have awarded over 400 badges between the two Beaver colonies including 8 Chief Bronze Awards!
Our two Beaver Colonies, Avon and Leam, are full with a long waiting list and we love seeing them having fun, fun, fun during our section meetings!
CUBS
The Atlantic Cubs pack is now well-established within the group and has expanded to 30+ members.
Outdoor activities last spring and summer including kayak and canoe boating sessions on the river in Warwick. Unfortunately, they missed out on sailing at Draycote due to adverse weather conditions, which we hope to make up for this year.
Over the course of autumn and winter, the Cubs learned about a wide range of topics, from plastic pollution in oceans, star constellations and map-reading/navigation. They planted vegetables and; flower seeds, had a session of yoga with a visiting instructor and learned about the RNLI.
The Explorer Scout Young Leaders organised a movie night for the Cubs to raise funds for the Explorers upcoming trips abroad. This event was well-attended, and the Cubs enjoyed the film and hospitality provided by the Explorers.
Alfrey activity centre with Beavers for a Robin Hood-themed weekend camp. Several 2WK Cubs leaders have recently attained Scout Association activity permits for archery sessions, which will allow us to continue with this popular activity during the spring and summer.
have been very active as usual, our program has included Navigation skills, including a walk to use newly learned skills, thankfully we didn't get too lost. We visited the Quakers meeting place in Warwick to learn about their religion and how they practice it. We have also been cooking cakes and pancakes at our hut, always a favourite, and cooking meals while on camps, a useful life skill to have.
The Cubs enjoyed shooting arrows, some even managed to hit the target, far harder to do than one might think and a great discipline to follow. They collected litter around the park and were happy to
say there was a lot less than last year but things could still improve. They learned how to look after themselves, keeping fit, washing hands properly and how to protect their backs from injury.
Much fun was had when they raced marbles down a team-built marble run made out of various tubes and scrap cardboard and stroked guinea pigs during our visit to Pets at Home. Tree decorations were made for a Christmas tree in St Mary's festival, always a favorite activity with the Cubs enjoying seeing their handiwork on display. We visited Leamington fire station, learning all about being a fire fighter and what their job involves as well as learning how to stay safe at home, and of course having fun climbing into a fire appliance.
The summer term saw the Cubs on the water in kayaks, pioneers and canoes, practicing and improving their skills. We joined with Atlantic Pack for weekends under canvas and at Scout activity centers learning new skills and having lots of fun. cooking, orienteering, air rifle shooting, shooting arrows, doing crafts and lots more.
SCOUTS
During we ran a varied programme at TS Norton, including archery, pizza making and nautical skills. We held an indoor pioneering challenge to build a bridge across a narrow river and tested them to see if they could carry the weight of a scout (some passed, some didn’t!). We also took the Scouts to the fantastic indoor climbing wall at Warwick University and did some orienteering and a night hike.
In February the district held its annual shooting competition, giving all the scouts a chance to try air rifle and pistol shooting, and a number of the group went on to train for the national shooting competition later in the year. Two scout teams travelled to Plymouth for the RN swim gala.
During the Summer term we ran water activities in the evenings each week – kayaking, canoeing, pulling (rowing), a very wet raft-building session and even some sailing on the river. In addition, one Saturday a month we held dinghy sailing days at Draycote reservoir plus two weekends where Scouts were able to complete an RYA dinghy sailing qualification.
The highlight of the Summer was our annual two-week Summer Camp at Lake Windermere. Over sixty scouts enjoyed two weeks of fun, sailing, paddling, an overnight walking expedition and much more. They were also able to spend a night in bivouacs they built in the woods behind the campsite and cook on open fires. The greatest learning is about independence and teamwork from living and cooking in patrols.
The Autumn term saw us spend more time inside TS Norton again, doing lots of activities and badgework, such as archery, baking, making Remembrance paper poppies and building crazy golf courses. We also spent time outside, doing a night bike ride and a backwoods cooking evening (lighting fires and cooking on them). The scouts visited the Coventry air museum, where they particularly enjoyed climbing into a Vulcan, and over another evening completed their Air Activities badge.
In October a group of Scouts spent a weekend paddling the River Severn in kayaks, starting from Ironbridge, camping in Bridgenorth and finishing in Bewdley.
We were proud to support the Royal British Legion Poppy Collection again, and join the Remembrance Day Parade through Warwick. A group of Scouts also visited Galanos House – a Royal British Legion Care Home - to chat to residents and deliver Christmas cards which had been written by all of the Scouts.
EXPLORERS
We have a partnership agreement with Endurance Explorers Unit, who operate as part of our group although they are part of the Warwick District Scouts Explorer provision.
The highlight of this year undoubtedly was our trip to Kandersteg in the summer, where a group of 45 Explorers and 10 adults undertook an adventurous and ambitious programme. The trip included thrilling activities such as a plunge into a glacial lake and a challenging hike to a high mountain hut, culminating in a memorable overnight stay. Alongside the unforgettable Kandersteg trip, other events such as the Easter Eggstravaganza, multiple Wednesday night boating sessions, and sailing at Draycote allowed Explorers to develop their skills in various environments.
evenings. From cooking challenges to marine navigation and team-building exercises, the members participated enthusiastically. Noteworthy events included the Science Night alongside the Explorer Belt Presentation, where participants showcased their newly acquired skills. Other engaging activities included casino night, Army evening, and our Christmas party.
many years, which is a significant achievement for our seven Explorers who did 99% of the organisation themselves, arranging 10 days hiking around Italy.
A heartfelt appreciation goes out to all our dedicated leaders who have worked tirelessly throughout the year. Their commitment has ensured that each Explorer gained the most from these experiences, offering both guidance and support along the way.
Looking ahead, we have exciting plans in store for the coming year. Members can look forward to our upcoming Easter trip, which will feature yacht sailing and powerboating in the Solent. Additionally, our Explorer Camp in the summer will be hosted in Norfolk, promising further adventure and learning opportunities for all involved.
In conclusion, we thank every Explorer for their enthusiasm and energy that has made this year enjoyable for all. A special mention must go to the parents and volunteers whose support, often behind the scenes, has been invaluable in making our group thrive.
GROUP
plan for the third and final phase - the renovation or rebuild of our old hut by the river into a boathouse, and this planning continued in 2024. There will be a significant period of planning and fundraising required before this work can be undertaken however, and we do not expect the building work to begin until 2026 at the earliest. The Group is already transformed by the two phases that have been completed, and our new home, TS Norton, is greatly enhancing our ability to deliver our goal of “the best Sea Scouting experience” to more local children.
Our new building is also being used to great effect by the local community. Heart of England Mencap uses the building two days a week to provide day activities to adults with learning disabilities, and an after school care provider uses the building three days a week. Weekends see many children's parties taking place, along with weekend stays from other Scout groups and dance rehearsals. We are very pleased to see our new building being used by the community in this way.
As a group we try to make a real difference in our local community. In 2024, each section carried out a litter pick along the banks of the River Avon and in St. Nicholas Park, and managed to collect a huge amount of litter and other rubbish. We supported the British Legion Poppy Appeal as in previous years and were proud to attend the service in St. Mary's Church and to march in the Warwick Remembrance Parade. We were delighted to visit our local British Legion Care Home, Galanos House in Southam, before Christmas, delivering cards to the residents.
We held our combined Awards Evening and AGM and this was very well attended. Awards were given to our members in recognition of their excellent Scouting endeavours over the past year, and volunteers were thanked for their contribution.
Now that TS Norton is complete, our group fundraising is redirected to build a boathouse renovation fund, and we held a successful Regatta and Family Fun Day, our first ever Burns Night Ceilidh, continued to see income from our 100 Club and marshalled events such as the car parking at the Warwick Thai Festival. These events are well supported by our parents and members.
The Group had a very successful year of grant applications in 2024, securing £6k in new grants from 4 different charitable foundations and Councils, to fund the purchase of camping and boating equipment. We are so grateful to everyone who supports the group in this way.
Camping equipment purchased included 10 person sleeping tents and toilet tents. We enhanced our boating equipment by purchasing more buoyancy aids to have more in smaller sizes and to replace obsolete items. We also purchased required items to maintain our fleet of boats, and we are fortunate to have a team of volunteers who look after our boats and equipment. We are very grateful to all of our grant providers who enable us to enhance and upgrade our Scouting provision.
We are very thankful for the support that we have received from all of our members, volunteers and parents.
Section E Finance Review
Brief Statement of the charity’s policy on reserves:
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 £15k.
purposes, including £155k for the Boathouse Renovation project. The Group’s fixed costs are approximately £30k per year. The Group membership numbers are strong with a significant waiting list of members wishing to join the Group. The basic operating plan is that the subscriptions charged fully cover the fixed costs of the Group.
Not Applicable
The charity’s principle sources of funds:
In 2024, total income was £131k, breaking down into operating income of £106k, income from grants and donations to the boats and equipment funds of £7.5k, and income from grants and fundraising for the Boathouse Fund of £17.4k.
34% of the £106k operating income came from Subscriptions and the Explorer Facility Fee, 35% from activity fees, 17% from hall hire income, 7% from Gift Aid, 4% from sales of uniform and equipment, and 3% from investment income.
How expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity:
Total expenditure in 2024 was £110k, breaking down into operating expenditure of £94k, capital expenditure on boats and equipment of £10k and capital expenditure on the New HQ and Boathouse of £6k.
The £94k operating expenditure covers the costs of providing a full calendar of activities for the members, and the running costs of the buildings and equipment. 47% of this was for activity costs, 30% for premises costs (rent, rates, insurance, utilities), 9% for Scout Association membership, 6% fundraising costs, 4% for boat and equipment repairs, 2% for uniform and 1% for Online Scout Manager fees.
Investment policy and objectives:
The Group’s operational income and expenditure is relatively small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments such 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 high street banks.
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. Funds raised for the new HQ and boathouse renovation projects have been held in a 32 day notice account until required, in order to attract a higher rate of interest.
Section F Other optional information
We continue to develop our plans for Phase 3 of our “Building a Future” project to renovate our existing building next to the River Avon in St Nicholas Park and transform it into a riverside boathouse.
The Group secured full Planning Permission from Warwick District Council in November 2014 for the construction of both new Buildings and during 2017 we secured permission to change the order in which the building works are carried out:
Phase 1: Repair and extend the jetties around our existing hut and build a new boatyard - this phase was completed during 2018.
Phase 2: Build a New HQ building next to the St. Nicholas Park Leisure Centre. This includes our main meeting hall, breakout rooms and kitchen, and incorporates all our camp equipment storage, a boat maintenance workshop and safety boat storage. The HQ was completed in May 2021 and is available to the community for hire during weekdays and some weekends.
Phase 3: Renovate the current Scout hut into a fully functioning boat house to support all our water-based activities. We will commence fundraising for this phase during 2025/26 once the final plans have been developed.
The Group continues to engage with Warwick District Council and Severn Trent over the plans and to appoint the necessary professional consultants.
Section G Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustee’s report above
Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees
Paul Underwood (Oct 1, 2025 21:09:05 GMT+1)
........................................ ......................................... Name : Viv Bosworth Name : Paul Underwood
Name : Viv Bosworth Position : Chairperson
Position : Treasurer
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Report & Accounts for year ended 31 December 2024
2ND WARWICK SEA SCOUT GROUP
Receipts & Payments Account Summary for year ended 31 December 2024
| 2024 2024 2024 notes unrestricted restricted Total £ £ £ Total Receipts 1 124,122 7,545 131,667 Total Payments 2 (104,251) (6,432) (110,683) Net receipts less payments 19,871 1,113 20,984 Fund balances as at 1 January 145,556 13,911 159,468 Fund balances as at 31 December 165,427 15,024 180,452 Statement of Assets And Liabilities at 31 December 2024 Monetary Net Assets (Cash Bank etc.) 2024 £ Group Current Account (HQ) LLOYDS 18898568 19,491 Group Current Account (Activity) LLOYDS 21177968 2,481 Group Current Account (Camp) LLOYDS 21177560 6,811 Troop Current Account (Troop) LLOYDS 24166168 1,154 Group Current Account (New Hut) LLOYDS 14,470 Group Savings Account (Savings) LLOYDS 923 32 day Notice Account (Savings) LLOYDS 131,200 100 Club Account LLOYDS 28952168 3,922 Petty Cash (1) 1 180,452 |
2023 Total £ 123,289 (108,323) 14,967 144,501 159,468 2023 £ 10,707 1,354 3,287 1,853 4,599 6,364 127,918 3,386 1 159,468 |
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(1) Petty Cash held by treasurer
(2) The accounts are prepared on a cash basis meaning income and expenditure is recognised in the period in which it is received/paid.
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Report & Accounts for year ended 31 December 2024
2ND WARWICK SEA SCOUT GROUP
Summary of Movement on Individual Funds
| Designated Funds Boat Fund - unrestricted Boat Fund - restricted Boat Fund - total Equipment Fund - unrestricted Equipment Fund - restricted Equipment Fund - total TS Norton completion Fund - unrestricted TS Norton completion Fund - restricted TS Norton completion Fund - total Boathouse Renovation Fund - unrestricted (1) Boathouse Renovation Fund - restricted Boathouse Renovation Fund - total Assisted Places Fund - restricted Camp fund - unrestricted TOTAL Designated - unrestricted TOTAL Designated - restricted TOTAL Designated Funds General Funds - unrestricted (5) Total Unrestricted funds Total Restricted funds Total Funds Restricted funds - Boathouse Renovation Restricted Funds - other (2) Total Restricted funds Unrestricted funds - designated TS Norton and Boathouse (3) Unrestricted funds - designated other (4) Unrestricted funds - general Total Unrestricted funds Total Funds |
01-Jan-24 £ 3,394 77 3,471 1,090 (982) 109 7,736 - 7,736 115,724 14,002 129,726 |
Receipts £ 2,500 2,952 5,452 - 4,593 4,593 - 2,440 - 2,440 |
Payments £ (2,604) (2,952) (5,556) (618) (3,480) (4,098) (6,101) (6,101) - - |
Net Receipts £ (104) |
Transfer between funds 31-Dec-24 £ £ 1,500 4,790 77 1,500 4,867 1,500 1,972 131 1,500 2,103 1,635 - - - 1,635 22,691 140,855 14,002 22,691 154,857 |
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| 0 | |||||
| (104) (618) |
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| 1,113 | |||||
| 495 (6,101) |
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| - | |||||
| (6,101) 2,440 |
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| - | |||||
| 2,440 | |||||
| 813 | - | - | - | 813 | |
| 3,865 | - | - | (3,000) 865 |
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| (4,384) | |||||
| 131,810 | 4,940 | (9,324) | 22,691 150,116 |
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| 13,911 | 7,545 | (6,432) | 1,113 | - 15,023 | |
| 145,721 | 12,485 | (15,756) | (3,270) | 22,691 165,140 |
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| 13,747 | 119,182 | (94,927) | 24,255 | (22,691) 15,311 |
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| 145,556 13,911 |
124,122 7,545 |
(104,251) (6,432) |
19,871 1,113 |
165,427 - 15,023 |
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| 159,467 14,002 |
131,667 - |
(110,683) - |
20,984 - |
- 180,450 - 14,002 |
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| (91) 13,911 |
7,545 7,545 |
(6,432) (6,432) |
1,113 1,113 |
- 1,021 - 15,023 |
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| 123,461 8,349 |
2,440 2,500 |
(6,101) (3,222) |
(3,661) (722) |
22,691 142,490 - 7,627 |
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| 13,747 145,556 |
119,182 124,122 |
(94,927) (104,251) |
24,255 19,871 |
(22,691) 15,311 - 165,427 |
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| 159,467 | 131,667 | (110,683) | 20,984 | - 180,450 |
- (1) The Boathouse Renovation Fund is for the redevelopment of the old Scout hut into a riverside Boathouse.
(2) Restricted funds - other: grants given towards specific boat and equipment purchases, and donations to support assisted places (see note 1)
(3) Unrestricted funds - designated Buildings: amounts allocated by the trustees to the Boathouse fund and TS Norton completion Fund
(4) Unrestricted funds - designated other: amounts allocated by the trustees to the boat, camp and equipment capital funds.
(5) General Reserve - Group policy is to maintain a general reserve equating to approximately 6 months running costs.
Approval
The accounts were approved by the trustees on 16th April 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Signature Name Position
Vivienne Bosworth Chairperson - Group Trustee
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Paul Underwood Treasurer - Group Trustee
Report & Accounts for year ended 31 December 2024
2nd WARWICK SEA SCOUT GROUP
Note 1. RECEIPTS
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2024 2024 2023 2023
£ £ £ £
Membership subscription (1) 29,923 29,262
Investment income received 3,341 2,694
Activities
Group 4,948 3,118
Scouts 8,276 7,441
Summer Camp (2) 23,593 21,387
Cubs 908 2,281
Beavers 0 350
37,726 34,577
Donation & Grants
Boat Capital (3) 2,952 7,307
Boathouse (4) 4,570 8,300
Equipment Fund 4,593 4,287
Business Support Fund 0 0
Assisted Places Fund 0 0
12,116 19,894
Fundraising (5)
General 430 1,941
Defibrillator Appeal 0
Boathouse 12,851 8,339
13,281 10,281
Other Receipts
Gift Aid - subscriptions 6,426 6,206
Gift Aid - donations & sponsored events 869 948
Uniform Payments (6) 1,637 2,340
Hall Hire 17,822 14,096
Explorers Facility Fee (7) 6,021 2,992
Equipment sales 2,500
Other 5
35,280 26,582
TOTAL RECEIPTS 131,667 123,289
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(1) Gross subscription fees before deduction of OSM and GoCardless transaction fees.
(2) Summer Camp was for Scouts only.
(3) Donations & Grant income allocated to Boat Capital
(4) Donations & Grants allocated to the Boathouse Capital fund.
(5) Fundraising includes Raffles, 2nd hand kit sales, 100 Club and Event Marshalling with proceeds going to the Boathouse Renovation fund.
(6) Uniform is accounted for out of activity budgets.
(7) Endurance Explorer Unit pay a fee for use of Group facilities and equipment, the increase is due to this year including a receipt relating to the prior year.
Report & Accounts for year ended 31 December 2024
2nd WARWICK SEA SCOUT GROUP
Note 2. PAYMENTS
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2024 2024 2023 2023
£ £ £ £
Premises
Rent 2,521 2,521
Utilities (1) 5,069 11,010
Insurance 10,942 10,230
Repairs/Renewals 2,430 1,200
Phone/I.T. 406 386
Cleaning (2) 5,718 4,075
Office Costs 935 669
28,021 30,090
Activities (3)
Group 8,986 4,666
Scouts 12,557 7,639
Summer Camp (4) 20,368 19,367
Cubs 1,752 2,815
Beavers 658 772
Explorers 0 -200
44,322 35,059
Fundraising (5)
General 250 823
Donations to Charity 180 183
New Hut & Boathouse 5,469 1,679
5,899 2,685
Capitation (6) 8,547 7,699
Other Expenses
Membership subscription transaction fees (7) 1,388 944
Boat Repairs 4,006 2,212
Equipment Repairs 123 80
Uniform Expenses (8) 2,216 4,724
Boathouse Renovation 0 600
Subs Refund 0 0
Assisted Places 0 13
Training 405 40
8,138 8,612
Capital Equipment
Equipment (9) 4,098 7,194
Boats (10) 5,556 8,982
TS Norton Fit-Out (11) 6,101 7,867
Camp Fund 0 135
15,756 24,178
TOTAL 110,683 108,323
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(1) Decrease due to reduction in energy prices, lower usage, and the prior year including an advance payment following a change in supplier.
(2) Increase due to increased cleaning of TS Norton.
(3) Cost of section activities have increased in line with increase in their size.
(4) Summer Camp Expenditure costs higher due to increased numbers attending and inflation.
(5) Fundraising costs primarily relate to fundraising activities for the Boathouse, namely the annual Regatta and a Ceilidh, both events returned a surplus.
(6) This is the membership fee paid to The Scout Association.
(7) Transaction fees on subscriptions charged by Online Scout Manager and GoCardless. GoCardless fees
(8) Uniform stock purchased, decreased cost this year is due to the timing of purchases.
(9) Equipment purchased includes tents and GPS trackers for use on expeditions. Funded by grants and fundraising.
(10) Boat capital items purchased includes replacement mast head floats and buoyancy aids, funded by grants and fundraising.
(11) Includes cost of racking and a scaffold tower for hut maintenance.