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
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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
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Treasurer
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Philip Hobday
Elizabeth Hardy
Stephanie Morfey
Karen Cooper
Ross Fine
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Carol Ha
Lucy Wakenshaw
Melissa Ruscoe
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14
15
Names and addresses of a(fvisers {optional infomab.on but encourdged as t￿l practice)
frh9se ¥*711be wbbs1￿1in Ihe annUalre￿Ad$hPtyWty1
Type of advisor
Name
Addres5
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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. a￿Ul=
The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the
members of which are the 'Charity Trustees, of the Scout
Group wh￿h is an edu￿tIOnal 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 proCedU￿S 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.
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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 pa￿ents and a comprehensive
insurance wlicies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.
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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 S￿UtIng
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
advanc*menl of citizenship or community development
headin
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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 a￿Ve 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 def￿1t
{circumstances plus steps to eliminate)
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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.
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. 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 In￿lee5 on my examination of the accounts of the ￿ Wakefield (HO￿Vry 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 P￿paratIOn 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 [Ho￿￿ry Bridge) accounts catried out under section 145
of the 2011 Act and in Ca￿Ing out my examination I have followed all the applicable D]re￿10n$ given by the Cljariiy
CommissÉon under sellion 14515)Ib) of the ACL
Independent examinerf8 slatement
I have Comple￿d my exan]inauon. I confirni that no materi3] matters have cO￿e 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
M￿bershiP 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
web￿te
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 In￿lee5 on my examination of the accounts of the ￿ Wakefield (HO￿Vry 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 P￿paratIOn 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 [Ho￿￿ry Bridge) accounts catried out under section 145
of the 2011 Act and in Ca￿Ing out my examination I have followed all the applicable D]re￿10n$ given by the Cljariiy
CommissÉon under sellion 14515)Ib) of the ACL
Independent examinerf8 slatement
I have Comple￿d my exan]inauon. I confirni that no materi3] matters have cO￿e 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
M￿bershiP 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
web￿te
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