Scouts
1st HALESOWEN
SCOUT GROUP
Annual Accounts & Report
2024 - 2025
Registered Charity No. 524625

Trustees, Annual Report
For the period
From (start date)
lo end date
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
1 sl Halesowen Scout Group
Other names the charity is known by
Registered charity number lif anyl
HQ registration number
Charity's principal address
1st H8lesowen Scout Centre
Elizabeth Road
Halesowen
Postcode
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee Name
Offlce lif any)
Dates acted if not for
whole year
Mark Timmins
John Carter
Sarah Re
nords
Paul Ta lor
Che
IGU
lan Dale
Chair
Treasurer
Lead Volunteer
Grou
ubscri
lions Secreta
10
11
12
13
14
15
ustodian
rustees
Name
Melanie Case
John Sankey
Lesley Sinclair
oger While
Address
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Section B
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity's trusts
Type of goveming dc¢ument
The Group's goveming documents are those of Ihe The
Scout ASscciat￿n. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in
tum gives aulhonty lo the Bye Laws of the Association and
The Policy. Organisation and Rules of The Scout
Associat￿n.
How the charity is constituted
The Group Is a trust estsblished under its rules which a
common lo all Scouts.
Trustee selection methods
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy.
Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
The Group is managed by the Trustee Board, the members
of which are the 'Charity Trustees, of the Scout Group which
is an educational charity. AS charity trustee5 they are
sponsible for complying with legislation applicable lo
charities. This includes the regislralion, keeping proper
accounts and making rèturns lo the Charity Commission as
appropriate.
Policies and procedures adopted for..
The Committee Consists of 2 independent represenlalive$,
Chair, Treasurer. Group Lead Volunteer and Subscriptions
Secretary and meets every month,
Members of the Trustee 808rd Complete E&sentl81
Infomjation for Ex8culive Committ8e' training within the first
5 months ofjoining the committee,
This Trustee Board exisls to support the Group Lead
Volunteer in meeting the rasponsibilits'es of the appointment
and is responsible for..
The mainlenance of Group propety.,
The raising of funds and the adminislralion of Group finance".
The insurance of persons. property and equipment.,
Group public occasions;
Assisting in the recnjitment of leaders and other adu
support."
Appointing any sub committees that may be required..
Appointsng Group Administrators and Advisors other than
those who are etected.
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Section B
Structure, governance and management (continued
Risk and Internal Contro
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 lo mitigate
against them. The main areas of concern that have been
identifi'ed are..
Damage lo the building, property and equipment. The Group
would request the use of buildings, propety and equipment
from neighbouring organisalions such as local community
groups and other Scout Groups. 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 lo the Scout
Association's national accident Insuran￿ policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced Income from fund raising. The Group is primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions, rental income for
Use of the Scout Centre, and fundraising. The Group does
hold a reserve lo ensure the conllnuity of aclivibes should
there be a major reduction in income. The Committee could
raise the value of subscriptions to increase the ineome lo the
Group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or
permanently.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The Group is lotslly reliant
upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the
group. If there wa5 a reduction In the number of leaders to
an unacceptable level in a particular section or the Group as
a whole then the￿ 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 4 to 14. If there was a reduction in
membership in a particular section or the GroLJP as 8 whole
then there would have lo 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 intemal controls that are
designed to provide reasonable assurance against material
mismanagement or loss. These include two authorisalions
for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policy lo
ensure that insurable risks are covered.
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Section C
Objectives and activities
The Purpose of Scouting
Scouting exists lo actively engage and support young people
in their personal development, empowering them to make a
positive contribution to society.
Summary of the objects of the charity sel
out in its governing document
The Values of Scouting
As Scouts we are guided by these values..
Integrity - We act with integrity,. we are honest, trus1￿OrthY
and loyal.
Respect - We have self-re5pect and respect for others.
Care - We support others and lake 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 lakes place when yOLJng people, in partnership with
adults, work together based on the
values of Scouting and..
enjoy what they are doing and have fun
lake part in activities indoors and outdoors
leam 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 activits'es in relation
to these objects
The Group provides a wide range of Indoor and outdoor
training and activities appropriate lo the age range of the
youth members many of which are directly linked to the
programme of badges and awards as directed by The Scout
Association. Key to the programme of activiries is providing
skills for life I#SkillsForLifel.
The Scout Group is indebted lo a significant number of
adult volunteers who give their time freely and at no cost to
the Group. These include Leaders in the Sections,
members of the Group Executive and a number of
Supporters who assist the Group on an as required basis.
Contribution made by volunteers
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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
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Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of
the charity during the year
The Scout Group continues to be successful although the
opening of the Squirrel Drey has not bought about the overall
increase in membership numbers that were anticipated due
lo a reduction in the loveralll number of Cub Scouls18-11
year olds). A great deal of repairs and maintenance work
was caried out on the Scout Centre during the year and
another signifcant budget has been agreed for more works
in the coming financial year. Costs were generally well
managed during the year bul cost pressures are increasing
and so membership subscriptions have had to be increased
for 2025 - 26. The Scout Group continued irs pro-active
approach lo community engagement during the year with
litter picks, continuing it's gardening project al a local social
housing complex and our free Christmas lunches activity.
Section E
Financial Review
Reserrfes 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 3 months running costs, circa £8.000.
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Invosthient Pollcy
The Group's Income and Expenditure is required for day lo
day operations and as a consequence the Group does not
have sufficient fvnds to invest in longer-lem investments
such as slocks and shares. The Group has therefore
adopted a low risk strategy lo the investment of ils funds. All
funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or
building societies.
The Group Executive regularfy monitors the levels of bank
balances and the interest rates received lo ensure the group
obtains maximum value and income from ils banking
arrangements. Occasionalty this may involve using an
account that requires a period of notice before funds may be
withdrawn, before doing so the Group Executive ConS￿erS
the cash flow reqU1￿Ments.
Section F
Other Optional Information
Planning permission for an extension to the Scout Centre
has been obtained along with inrtial cost estimates. However.
altemative Opt￿n$ are now been considered to erbsure that
any investment meets the long term needs of the group and
provides value for money.
Plans for future periods (details of any
signrficant a¢tivities planned to achieve
Iheml
Section G
Declaration
The Iruslees declare that they have approved the Iruslees. reFlIrt above
Signed on behalf of the ¢harity's trustees
Signaturels)
Full namelsl
l4
5*qA4
Position
Chair
Group Lead Volunteer
Date
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1st Halesowen Scout Group (Charity no. 5246251
Receipts and Payments Account
For the year
from
0110412024
3110312025
Receipts and payments
2024125
Restricted
Endowment
funds
funds
2023124
Unrestricted
funds
Total funds
Total funds
Recelpts
General Income
Membership subscriptions
Grants
23125.52
20121.96
0.00
600.00
Donations
1390.72
1636.66
GIftA
0.00
832.34
Bank interest
649.60
448.60
Sub total
other income
Rental income
9885.00
9446.00
Fundraising ewenls Igrossl
Sub total
13511.33
9104.06
Sections operating incc*ne
0.00
0.00
0.00
Weekty programmes 8 activrties
Camps
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Sub total
3980.31
0.00
6021A2
14908.91
0.00
7206.00
0.00
1017.00
2876.50
other income
Uniforms
2977.76
2424.97
Minibuses & trailers
1040.00
1050.olb
Misc
1240A6
1226.00
Sub total
Sub total
Total Gross In¢ome
Asset and investrnent sales, etc.
Total receipts
61193.51
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1st Halesowen Scout Group (Charity no. 524625)
Receipts and Payments Account
For the year
from
0110412024
To
3110312025
Receipts and payments
202412S
Restricted
Endowment
funds
funds
2023124
Unrestricted
funds
Total funds
Total funds
Payments
Charitable Payments
Mernbp￿hI
subscri
ions
Donations
310.00
5971.50
140.00
50.00
Fundraising expenses
Insurances
4610.18
321S.17
2726.18
2629.25
Water Ènd Sewerage
Electricity and Gas
AdMin￿stratIon & finance
423.81
475.82
2667.73
2358.44
895.02
1083.26
Internet
336A8
327.65
Fire & security
Cleaning & sanitary
Repairs & maintenance
Uniforms
1859.02
1S93.74
5632.69
53S4.30
14283.66
1713.R8
3387.45
4237.97
Minibuses & trailers
2364.90
4040.64
Equipment
Training
1846.81
2726.94
1265.00
700.00
497.67
1537.20
Sub total
Section operating expenditure
Weekly progr3mrnes
1863.83
1878.66
3967.20
S380.48
Catnps
Duke of Edintxjrgh Award
Sub t4)tal
12968.28
4703.18
0.00
608.38
2644.79
Total Gross Expenditure
Asset and investment
Totalpayments
Net of receipts/(payménts)
Transfers be￿een funds
Cash funds last year end
Cash funds Ihis year end
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1st Halesowen Scout Group (Charity no. 524625)
Receipts and Payments Account
For the year
from
0110412024
To
3110312025
Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
2024125
2023124
Total funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Cash funds
88nk current account
11082.58
3117.76
9838.60
Bank deposit account
Cash l Floats
3147.56
45000.00
41397.96
£1,012AO
8S1.32
Total cash funds
other monetary a55ets
Gift Ai(1 Claims 12021-20251
Oebts due from the
Cou
IArealD18tricUGrou
Insurance claim
18000.00
12000.00
Sub total
Investment assets
Investment property- detsil
Quoted Investments
Other Investments- detail
Sub total
Non monetary a55ets for
Badge stock
Uniform sl(Kk
1747.05
1880.40
2648.82
2679.80
other stock
Land and buildin
362128.00
371414.00
Motor vehicles
13305.00
14006.00
Scouting equipment. fumilure etc
other
38138.00
39116.00
Sub total
Liabilities
Accounts not yel paid
Expenses incurred bLrt Mt invotid
Subscriptions not yet paid
Loan- detsil
6645.00
Other liabilities
Sub totsl
Total net assets
The al)ove receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on
13th May 2025 and signed on their behalf by..
Signature
Print Name
Chair
Treasurer
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Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees of the 1st Halesowen Scout Group
I report on the accounts of the Group for the year ended 31. March 2025.
Respectlve rgsponslbllltles of Trustees and Scrutineer
The Group's Trustee Board are responsible for the preparation of the accounts., and consider that neither the audrt
nor independent examination requirements of the Charities Act 2011 apply. 11 is the responsibility of the Scrub'neer,
without carrying out an audit, to scrutinise the accounts and lo report to The Trustee Board.
Basis of Scrutineerfs Statement
In a￿ordanCe with the directions given in the Group's conslitulion, I have scrutinised the records and the accounts
set out on pages 1 to 3
Scrutlnegrfs Statement
In my opinion the accounts are in accordan￿ with the records prodU￿d lo me and comply wth the constitution.
I.M. JAIÉ
Address". 34 Birley Grove, Halesowen, Wesl Midlands 863 1 EP
Date.. 6, May 2025
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