Trustees, Annual Report For the period From (start date) lo eThJ date Section A Reference and administration details Charity name 8TH WAKEFIELD SCOUT GROUP other names the charity is known by NIA Registered charity number Irf any) HQ registratson number charit$ principal address The Wharfe Rear of 214 Brid Road Hortiury Brid Poslcode Names of the charity trustees who manage the chafity Dates acted rf not for whole year Trusteg Namo Officg (rf any) Marcus Phillips Cartoine Rushworth Darren Byford Deborah Hemingway Chair l111jj441nA•02Sj Treasurer I11{Jljlwr2lllS} Philip Hobday Elizabeth Hardy Stephanie Morfey Karen Cooper Ross Fine an Carol Ha Lucy Wakenshaw Melissa Ruscoe 1111)JWJjZITrIWrl(r2S} 10 11 (111JL¥24IthIèJ2S) 12 14 15 Names and addresses of a(fvisers {optional infomab.on but encourdged as tl practice) frh9se ¥*711be wbbs11in Ihe annUalreAd$hPtyWty1 Type of advisor Name Addres5 1 LT700001 114 September 2024)
Section B Structure. gove¥nancè and management Descripb'on of the chariws trusts Type of governing doc#Jment The Group's goveming documents are those of the The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives aulhority lo the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy. Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. le.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is (nstituted The Group is a trust established under its njles which are common to all Scouts. le.g. trust. association, wmpany) Trustee selection methods le.g. apwinted by, elected by) The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Additional govemance issues loplional infornialion but e[)uraged as best practice) You may choose to indude addstional information. where relevant. aUl= The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members of which are the 'Charity Trustees, of the Scout Group whh is an edutIOnal charity. As charity trustees they are reswnsible for complying wlh legislation applicable lo chartties. This indudes the regislralion. keeping proper accounts and making tUrnS to the Charity Commission as appropriate. Policies and proCedUS adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees-. b) trustee, consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them The Trtjstee Board consisls of the Chair, Treasurer and 8 Trustees {induding 1 Ex Offiao Trustee) and meets approximately every 2 months. Members of the Tnjstee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee leaming thIn the first 6 months of joining the Board. 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 pr(*3rammes that gives young people skills for lrfe. 2 LT700001 {14 September 2024)
Section B Structure, governance and management Iconltnuedl Risk and Internal Control The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks lo which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern identsfied have been categorised as.. govemance. operational, legal and regulatory. data protection. financial & extern81. A risk register is maintained by the Group Trustees Board and reviewed periodically. Internal controls are design lo prowde reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or105s. these indude two signatories for paents and a comprehensive insurance wlicies to ensure that insurable risks are covered. 3 LT700001 {14 September 2024)
Section C Objectives and activities The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists lo actNely engage and SUpp(t JXMJng 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 SUtIng As Scouts we are guided by these values.. Integrity- We act wrth inlegrtiy. we are honest. trustsvorthy and loyal. Respect- We have self-respecl and respect for others. Care - We support others and take re of the wodd in which we live. Belief - We explore our faiths. beliets and attitudes. Cftroperation - We make a positive drfferenc.' we cc operate wth others and make friends. The Scout Method Scouling takes place when )Ung 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 actNities indoor5 and outdoors - leam by doing - share in spiritval refi&tion - take responsibility and make choic - ufidertake new and challenging actNities make and live by their Promise. Summary of the main activities in rdation lo these objects In order to allow the objeclives above to run smwlhly. the Group Trustee Board routinely reviews" health and safety, finance, use of facilities, membership. training & building and grounds maintenance. Additional details of the objectNes and actNities (optional informab'on but encouraged as best practice) You may Ghijose to include further statements. where relevant, about.. ' policy on granlmaking., ' contribution made by volunteers". ' policy on irweslments. Public benefit statement The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under bolh the advancement of education and the advancmenl of citizenship or community development headin 4 LT700001 {14 September 2024)
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year The Group has continued lo live up lo its purpose.. to actively engage and support young people in their personal developrnenl. empowering them lo make a positive contribution lo society. This is refflecled by the numbers of young people engaged in the group and the wealth of activilies undertaken. Section E Financial Review Brief slalemenl of the charitys policy on reserves Reserves Pollcy The Group's wlicy on reserves is lo hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable acb"vities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equNalenl to 12 months running costs. arca £8,Crf)O. The Group held funds of approximately £18.000 al year end. This is aVe the level required simply for reseNes an indudes funds for other purposes. some of which is eamarked for the signrficant UFKoming Kandersleg camp. Quantify and explain any designations Details of any funds materialty in def1t {circumstances plus steps to eliminate) NIA Further financTal review details {oplional inf(wrnation) You may choose to include additional inforrnalion, where relevant, about= . the charitys principal sources of funds (induding any fundraisingl", Investment Policy The Group does not invest in longer tem investments such as stocks and shares. The Group has adopted a risk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. Monetary funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies. 5 LT700001 114 September 2024)
. how expenditure has supported the ke obieclives of the charity, ' investment policy and objectNes', Section F Other Optional Information Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them) Section G Declaration The trustees dedare that they have approved the trustees. reKK)rt above Signed on behalf of the charitys tnjstees SignabJre(s) Full name($} Position leg Secretary. Chair) Date 6 LT700001 {14 September 2024}
PUBLIC Independent examinees reportto the trustees of 8 Wakefield (Horbury Bridge) Scout Council I report 10 the Inlee5 on my examination of the accounts of the Wakefield (HOVry Bridge) for the year ended 31" March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the chariry m]stees of the V Wakefield (Horbury Bridge) y¢w aTe re5Efftsible for the PparatIOn of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the ClJaTities Act 2011 {'the Art,). I report in respeci of my examination of the V Wakefield [Hory Bridge) accounts catried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in CaIng out my examination I have followed all the applicable D]re10n$ given by the Cljariiy CommissÉon under sellion 14515)Ib) of the ACL Independent examinerf8 slatement I have Compled my exan]inauon. I confirni that no materi3] matters have cOe to my attention in connection with the examination giving me callse io believe thai in any maieriai respect.. accounung records were noi kept in respect of the Waketield (Horbury Bridge) as required by section 130 of the Aa- or 2. the accounts do accord with tlw)se recorts. I have no concerns and have cotne across no otheT maitrrs in connection with the examination to wljith auenuon sh¢wld be drawn in thi5 report in otdeT to enable a proper understs* of the accounts to be reached. Signed: J.Humbles Name.. James Humbles BSC (Hons). CISN CRISC Relevant professional quah'fica(iOD or membership of PTofessional E#yJies {If any): ISACA Address.. 9 Stannard Well Lane. Horbury. WF4 6BW Dale: * June 2025 ZO25
2024-2025 20234024 Income BankTransfer Donation Events- Beavers Events-cubs Events- Explorers Events- Scouts Fundraising Gift Atd Kandersteg Membership fee- explorers MbershiP Fees Rent Summercamp Uniform Utilities 0.00 420.00 766.40 3,560.00 1,892.99 630.00 0.00 3.092.66 6.400.00 986.00 11.613.87 4,860.00 2,425.00 79.90 -52.95 1,500.00 880.12 2,210.00 2,073.00 605.00 2,355.00 180.35 2,707.71 0.00 560.00 12,667.00 5.299.00 0.00 42.40 11.46 Expense Activity Equipment Admin Badges Bank Fees Bank Transfer CampingEquiprnent Events Events- Beavers Events- Cubs Events- Explorers Events- Scout5 Insurance Kandersteg Meetings- Beavers Meetings- Explorers Meetings- Scouts Membership Costs OSM Remembrancewreath Summer Camp Uniform Utilities Venue Maintenance webte 390.59 94.59 710.74 459.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,296.50 3.801.43 1,545.25 1,111.36 1.392.78 683.85 170.88 31.07 17.85 6,484.77 278.02 55.00 2,584.82 28.99 4,279.88 2.053.23 195.00 1.075.32 603.44 429.83 654.81 1,500.00 115.48 1,701.00 1.058.37 5,649.15 1.523.99 1,040.00 3,168.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.720.57 189.89 55.00 308.00 0.00 1.808.82 3,603.59 248.48 Account balances 8th Wakefield (Horbury Bridge) ExpenseAccount Natwest 0.00 144.79 18.003.86 1,956.92 0.00 7,184.06
mmary Account balance broughtforward Total income Total expenditure Net income Account balancecarried forward 9.140.98 36.673.87 27,666.20 9,007.67 18.148.65 9,504.41 31,091.04 31,454.47 -363.43 9,140.98
PUBLIC Independent examinees reportto the trustees of 8 Wakefield (Horbury Bridge) Scout Council I report 10 the Inlee5 on my examination of the accounts of the Wakefield (HOVry Bridge) for the year ended 31" March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the chariry m]stees of the V Wakefield (Horbury Bridge) y¢w aTe re5Efftsible for the PparatIOn of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the ClJaTities Act 2011 {'the Art,). I report in respeci of my examination of the V Wakefield [Hory Bridge) accounts catried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in CaIng out my examination I have followed all the applicable D]re10n$ given by the Cljariiy CommissÉon under sellion 14515)Ib) of the ACL Independent examinerf8 slatement I have Compled my exan]inauon. I confirni that no materi3] matters have cOe to my attention in connection with the examination giving me callse io believe thai in any maieriai respect.. accounung records were noi kept in respect of the Waketield (Horbury Bridge) as required by section 130 of the Aa- or 2. the accounts do accord with tlw)se recorts. I have no concerns and have cotne across no otheT maitrrs in connection with the examination to wljith auenuon sh¢wld be drawn in thi5 report in otdeT to enable a proper understs* of the accounts to be reached. Signed: J.Humbles Name.. James Humbles BSC (Hons). CISN CRISC Relevant professional quah'fica(iOD or membership of PTofessional E#yJies {If any): ISACA Address.. 9 Stannard Well Lane. Horbury. WF4 6BW Dale: * June 2025 ZO25
2024-2025 20234024 Income BankTransfer Donation Events- Beavers Events-cubs Events- Explorers Events- Scouts Fundraising Gift Atd Kandersteg Membership fee- explorers MbershiP Fees Rent Summercamp Uniform Utilities 0.00 420.00 766.40 3,560.00 1,892.99 630.00 0.00 3.092.66 6.400.00 986.00 11.613.87 4,860.00 2,425.00 79.90 -52.95 1,500.00 880.12 2,210.00 2,073.00 605.00 2,355.00 180.35 2,707.71 0.00 560.00 12,667.00 5.299.00 0.00 42.40 11.46 Expense Activity Equipment Admin Badges Bank Fees Bank Transfer CampingEquiprnent Events Events- Beavers Events- Cubs Events- Explorers Events- Scout5 Insurance Kandersteg Meetings- Beavers Meetings- Explorers Meetings- Scouts Membership Costs OSM Remembrancewreath Summer Camp Uniform Utilities Venue Maintenance webte 390.59 94.59 710.74 459.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,296.50 3.801.43 1,545.25 1,111.36 1.392.78 683.85 170.88 31.07 17.85 6,484.77 278.02 55.00 2,584.82 28.99 4,279.88 2.053.23 195.00 1.075.32 603.44 429.83 654.81 1,500.00 115.48 1,701.00 1.058.37 5,649.15 1.523.99 1,040.00 3,168.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.720.57 189.89 55.00 308.00 0.00 1.808.82 3,603.59 248.48 Account balances 8th Wakefield (Horbury Bridge) ExpenseAccount Natwest 0.00 144.79 18.003.86 1,956.92 0.00 7,184.06
mmary Account balance broughtforward Total income Total expenditure Net income Account balancecarried forward 9.140.98 36.673.87 27,666.20 9,007.67 18.148.65 9,504.41 31,091.04 31,454.47 -363.43 9,140.98