2025-03-31-accounts - 1st Worcester Scout Group (Formerly Worcester 'B' Group)

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Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

From (start date) 0 1 0 4 2 4 to end date 3 1 0 3 2 5

Section A Reference and administration details Charity name 1[st ] Worcester Scout Group Other names the charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 5 2 4 6 4 5 Charity’s principal address Scout HQ Norton Road Worcester. WR5 3BB.

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Dates acted if not
Trustee Name Office (if any)
for whole year
1 Lee Stirling Chairperson
2 Brian Jenkins Group Scout Leader
3 Elizabeth Lannie Treasurer
4 Emma Garrett Trustee
5 Peter Rodriguez Trustee
6 Matthew Bird Trustee
7 Elizabeth Llewellyn Trustee
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Section A Reference and administration details (continued)

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

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Type of advisor Name Address
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 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.
(e.g. trust deed, constitution)
The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to
How the charity is constituted
all Scouts.
(e.g. trust, association, company)
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
Trustee selection methods Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
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(e.g. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose to include The Group Trustee Board manages the Scout Group, an additional information, educational charity, ensuring legal compliance such as registration, where relevant, about: accounting, and reporting to the Charity Commission. The Board includes two independent representatives, a Chair, Treasurer, Group Lead, and other trustees, meeting quarterly.
Policies and procedures adopted for: The Board supports the Group Lead by overseeing:
a) the induction and training of trustees;  Maintenance of property; b) trustee' consideration of major  Fundraising and finances; risks and the systems and  Insurance for people, property, and equipment; procedures to manage them  Public events;  Recruitment of leaders and adult support;  Appointment of necessary subcommittees.

Section B	Structure, governance and management (continued) Risk and Internal Control The Group Executive Committee has identified the primary risks facing the Group, reviewed these concerns, and established systems to mitigate them. The main areas of concern are as follows:  Damage to buildings, property, and equipment: In such cases, the Group would request use of facilities and equipment from neighbouring organisations, including the church community centre and other Scout Groups. Reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group maintains adequate buildings and contents insurance to mitigate against permanent loss.  Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters, and members: Through capitation fees, the Group contributes to the Scout Association’s national accident insurance policy. Risk assessments are conducted prior to all activities.  Reduced income from fundraising: The Group primarily relies on subscriptions and fundraising income. A reserve fund is held to ensure continuity of activities in the event of a significant reduction in income. The Committee may consider increasing subscription values to bolster ongoing income, either temporarily or permanently.  Reduction or loss of leaders: The Group depends entirely on volunteers for operational and administrative activities. Should there be an unacceptable decrease in the number of leaders within a section or the Group overall, contraction, consolidation, or closure of sections may be necessary. In the most severe case, this could result in complete closure of the Group.  Reduction or loss of members: The Group provides activities for young people aged 6 to 18. A decrease in membership within a section or the Group as a whole could necessitate contraction, consolidation, or closure of sections. In the worst-case scenario, this could lead to closure of the Group.
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	Risk and Internal Control The Group Executive Committee has identified the primary risks facing the Group, reviewed these concerns, and established systems to mitigate them. The main areas of concern are as follows:  Damage to buildings, property, and equipment: In such cases, the Group would request use of facilities and equipment from neighbouring organisations, including the church community centre and other Scout Groups. Reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group maintains adequate buildings and contents insurance to mitigate against permanent loss.  Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters, and members: Through capitation fees, the Group contributes to the Scout Association’s national accident insurance policy. Risk assessments are conducted prior to all activities.  Reduced income from fundraising: The Group primarily relies on subscriptions and fundraising income. A reserve fund is held to ensure continuity of activities in the event of a significant reduction in income. The Committee may consider increasing subscription values to bolster ongoing income, either temporarily or permanently.  Reduction or loss of leaders: The Group depends entirely on volunteers for operational and administrative activities. Should there be an unacceptable decrease in the number of leaders within a section or the Group overall, contraction, consolidation, or closure of sections may be necessary. In the most severe case, this could result in complete closure of the Group.  Reduction or loss of members: The Group provides activities for young people aged 6 to 18. A decrease in membership within a section or the Group as a whole could necessitate contraction, consolidation, or closure of sections. In the worst-case scenario, this could lead to closure of the Group.

Section B

Structure, governance and management (continued)
Risk and Internal Control
The Group Executive Committee has identified the primary risks
facing the Group, reviewed these concerns, and established
systems to mitigate them. The main areas of concern are as
follows:

Damage to buildings, property, and equipment: In such
cases, the Group would request use of facilities and
equipment from neighbouring organisations, including the
church community centre and other Scout Groups.
Reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations.
The Group maintains adequate buildings and contents
insurance to mitigate against permanent loss.

Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters, and members:
Through capitation fees, the Group contributes to the
Scout Association’s national accident insurance policy.
Risk assessments are conducted prior to all activities.

Reduced income from fundraising: The Group primarily
relies on subscriptions and fundraising income. A reserve
fund is held to ensure continuity of activities in the event
of a significant reduction in income. The Committee may
consider increasing subscription values to bolster
ongoing income, either temporarily or permanently.

Reduction or loss of leaders: The Group depends entirely
on volunteers for operational and administrative activities.
Should there be an unacceptable decrease in the number
of leaders within a section or the Group overall,
contraction, consolidation, or closure of sections may be
necessary. In the most severe case, this could result in
complete closure of the Group.

Reduction or loss of members: The Group provides
activities for young people aged 6 to 18. A decrease in
membership within a section or the Group as a whole
could necessitate contraction, consolidation, or closure of
sections. In the worst-case scenario, this could lead to
closure of the Group.

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Risk and Internal Control
The Group Executive Committee has identified the primary risks
facing the Group, reviewed these concerns, and established
systems to mitigate them. The main areas of concern are as
follows:

Damage to buildings, property, and equipment: In such
cases, the Group would request use of facilities and
equipment from neighbouring organisations, including the
church community centre and other Scout Groups.
Reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations.
The Group maintains adequate buildings and contents
insurance to mitigate against permanent loss.

Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters, and members:
Through capitation fees, the Group contributes to the
Scout Association’s national accident insurance policy.
Risk assessments are conducted prior to all activities.

Reduced income from fundraising: The Group primarily
relies on subscriptions and fundraising income. A reserve
fund is held to ensure continuity of activities in the event
of a significant reduction in income. The Committee may
consider increasing subscription values to bolster
ongoing income, either temporarily or permanently.

Reduction or loss of leaders: The Group depends entirely
on volunteers for operational and administrative activities.
Should there be an unacceptable decrease in the number
of leaders within a section or the Group overall,
contraction, consolidation, or closure of sections may be
necessary. In the most severe case, this could result in
complete closure of the Group.

Reduction or loss of members: The Group provides
activities for young people aged 6 to 18. A decrease in
membership within a section or the Group as a whole
could necessitate contraction, consolidation, or closure of
sections. In the worst-case scenario, this could lead to
closure of the Group.

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

The group's objectives align with The Scout Association's aim to help young people develop their physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual potential as individuals and citizens. This is achieved through enjoyable, progressive training based on the Scout Promise and Law, guided by adult leadership.

Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects

Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grant making;
contribution made by volunteers.

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 headings.

Section D	Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
	Recruited more adults to the leadership team.

Section E	Financial Review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Quantify and explain any designations Details of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate)	Reserves 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 Executive Committee considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to six months running costs, circa £3000.

Section G Declaration

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

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair) Date Lee Stirling Brian Robert Jenkins Group Scout Leader Chairperson 2 8 0 6 2 5

CHARITY COMMISSION FOIt ENGLAND ANO WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Section A Receipts and payments Unr•¥trict•d fund• funds funds Total funds Last y•ar A1 R•cdpts Acbwty and $70 14701 1&7•1 783 1913 247 14 21.9fy2 Grnnl8 tknauon Rant 17 17.42S UhWorm Sokn 172 172 Sub totsl(Gross Incomp for ARJ I• tabl•l. Sub to 40244 10 io IWJ 1.679 177 1177 •.177 1177 Train Bulding 1 41,4)4 purchaws, ¢abl•l Sub rtotsi 28.922 *57 9,575 Cash funds last >w ond 4n 4TT 052 052 33N77 CCXX R1 actnts {SSI 24107r2

Section 8 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categori Detsils nds B1 Cash funds Details - z••• D•tall8 Detall$ Detalls BS Uabllllles Date of CCXX Ff2 ¢E*S ISS) 24ft17r2025

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteèsl members of On accounts for the year onded 31 March 2025 Charity no (if any) 524645 Set out on pages 1102 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (llhe Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and As the Charity tru51ees of the Trust. you are responsible for the prep8ration basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe Act'}. I report in reSprt of my examination of the Trusl's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Acl and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sectior¢ 145(5llb) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that 0 material mallers have come lo my attention in conneclion wrth the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect". accounts'ng records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or Ihe accounls do not accord with the accounting records Independent •xamlner's statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo whb¢h attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: 202 Name: Sally Bishop Relevant professional qualificationlsl or body {if any): Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Address: Bishops Accountancy Limited Unit 3 Elgar Business Centre, Moseley Road, Hallow, Worceslershire. WR2 6NJ Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight mallers of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners).I IER October 2018

Glve here brief detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe pgriod from To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricied lunds trth• nur•rt £ ioth•nprMt£ Restricted lund5 Endowment lunds Total funds La$tyeaT ¢tsth• nr•st£ toth• M•r&*t£ A1 R8¢•1 ts Adivrty afjd Cam 4J70 14,701 12,lJ8 703 14701 GiÈnts 247 14 21.102 Rènt SvbBclWlon nifoim Other Incom• 1.133 87 ub toto1(Gross Incom8 or ARI ,101 AZ Ass•t and Investm¥nt gales, 1680 table). Sub totsl 6•.1fj1 10,244 A3P ments Acvviièiand C¥m Bod e¥ •MIo 1,17• 8.426 7.704 l.J51 9.177 1177 9.177 2.117 71D quipm•nl AdmiThstrthion coil• VnWorm uikln 1.¢42 4Jo• 2,D•Z 4,30• 1.990 6,8$0 Sub tot41 11,•22 41.IS4 A4 Aet and Investmenl ur¢ha$es. s•e tabl• Sub total Total payments 20.922 2422 41M34 Ne¢ of receipts/{payments) AS Transfers bètween funds A6 Cash funfl$ last year end Cash lunds this year end 30.229 1,391 33,477 63,700 3?,477 63,706 34.068 J3,477 CCXX R1 accwnts ISSI 0sioe12025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unreslricled funds Restricted funds Endowfflcnt fund$ CategoFles Detsi par¢s1£ B1 Coyh funds 63,706 rotsl cash funds Unr•stricted funds Resirlcted lunds Endowfflent lund8 noar•51¢ Detalls Fund Co4t{op¥wll euN•n¢v•Iu• Uon•l Dtstalls B3 Investsn¥nt a•••ts CTraDI¥llY• Deta115 B4 A>#•ts retalned for th• ¢harlty's own u•• Fund 10 Amoynrdu• ona Wh•n d• k)nil Details 85 Llabllltle• &gned by one tru8lee5 Lyl behaifof all the trL*iees Oate of Toval SvJnaiure Print Name L Sterli E Lann GGXA R2 aGcoun15 ISSI 051LW2025

(Bisfiops Jccountaf £imiteil Glrortered Accountants and Registered Auditor Unit 3 Elgar Business Centre. Mose18y 17oad, Hallow, Worcester WR2 6NJ Telep1 01905 642T22 I. Worcester Scout Group 31 Norton Rd, Worccsler WR5 3BB 5 Jun¢ 2025 No. 8442 INVOICE To Professional Services rendered in connection with: Independent examination of the financial ststemenls for the years ended 31 March 2025 £120.00 VAT £24.00 TotAI £144.00 Paymeni by Relurn please Pleasc make chcques payable to Bishop5 Accountancy Limited Or pay by bank tronsfer to Sort code Account 20-98-61 83251756 VAT Reeis¢r*tiom ND. 112 9877 1 'slw ACC(tarY Lunitl in ErYJL%KJ nutts 0751521 Pegist£r8d Otfiee address as aKN9. A of heky * ts c(x)N)any& Al51e[l or