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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 05/04/2024 To 04/04/2025
Charity name: 18t Keswick Scout Group
Charity registration number: 702898
Objectives and Activities
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Scouting exists to actively engage and|
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|the charity as set out in its|||support young people in their personal|
|governing document|||development, empowering them to make a|
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|Summary ofthe main
activities in relation to those||Para 1.17 and
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partnership with adults, work together|
|purposes forthe public|||based on the values of Scouting and:|
|benefit, in particular, the||||
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enjoywhat they are doing and have
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learn by doing|
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take responsibility and make choices|
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undertake new and challenging|
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make and live by their Promise.|
|Statement confirming||Para 1.18|All members ofthe 1** Keswick Scout Group|
|whether the trustees have|||board of trustees are Scout trustees and act|
|had regard to the guidance|||within the rules ofthe Scout association as|
|issued by the Charity|||well as the rules and guidance from the|
|Commission on public|||charity commission including the definition|
|benefit|,||of public benefit. Those named within this|
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Additional information (optional)
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| You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Se eeee We do not currently provide external grants |
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| to other bodies and have no policy in place | |||
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | ||
| Scouting prides itself on being and aims to | |||
| be a diverse movement and membership is | |||
| Policyon social investment including program related |
Para 1.38 | open to all thosewho share our fundamental values. |
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| investment | |||
| Keswick Scout Group and its trustees are | |||
| made entirely ofvolunteers who ensure that | |||
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | an active and inclusive scouting program is delivered to young people. |
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| Without the support ofvolunteers this | |||
| Group would not function | |||
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Achievements and Performance
| ES Summary ofthe main |
620 Para 1.20 |
Scouting in Keswick has continued to |
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| achievements ofthe charity, | operate in the year (24/25). We have been | |
| identifying the difference the | able to complete remediation works on the | |
| charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its |
Scout Hall and resumed hiring this facility forthe use ofother Scouting groups. We |
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| beneficiaries and anywider benefits to society as a whole. |
have continued to supportawide program thatScouting can offer.We continue to focusontheoutdoorsandrunkayaking and canoeing as well as some highly |
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| enjoyable camping for the Scouts, and an | ||
| away camp for the Cubs. | ||
| In the summer of 2025, the Group is | ||
| planning to host a Group wide camp to |
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| include all sections, this will be the first | ||
| such event since before the Covid | ||
| pandemic in 2020. | ||
| We have had an active fundraising | ||
| campaign within our local community, | ||
| participating in Christmas markets and | ||
| other events. In keeping with the Scout | ||
| objectives, we supported events such as | ||
| Remembrance Day services on November | ||
| 11" and supported the D Day | ||
| commemorationinJune(2024) |
Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 Attached annual accounts for the year financial position at the end 2024-25 of the period . TheremediationScout Hallcostshasfromincurredthe exposedongoing costs asbestos in the ceiling (initial costs included in 23/24 annual return) The works are now complete, and no significant additional costs are expected. The Group balance has benefited from a Gift Aid rebate from HMRC for 3 financial year (21/22, 22/23 and 23/24). The sum of £3,688 included some interest and has supported the overall balance.
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| Statement explaining the | Para 1.22 | Following a Group Trustee Board meeting |
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| policy for holding reserves | (29 April 2025) the charity refreshed and | |
| stating why they are held | restated rthe Group approach to reserves. Itwas agreed that 1° Keswick Scout Group |
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| should aim to hold sufficient contingency | ||
| money to ensure that the group can | ||
| continue to deliver the charitable activities | ||
| and aims ofthe group should income and | ||
| fundraising activities fall short. The Group | ||
| continues to fundraise annually to secure | ||
| income to support the equipment and | ||
| buildings, which have an ongoing | ||
| maintenance schedule. ‘It should be further |
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| noted that this contingency is not a | ||
| restricted fund, and money can be used | ||
| when needed for the ongoing benefit ofthe | ||
| organisation. | ||
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | For the period ending April 2025, this |
| contingency money was £5,000. | ||
| As per the charity commission guidelines | ||
| and to maintain good financial oversight of | ||
| the Group, this amount will continue to be | ||
| reviewed and assessed and if felt | ||
| necessary a more detailed reserves policy | ||
| statement would be prepared and | ||
| implemented | ||
| Reasons for holding zero | Not applicable | |
| reserves | ||
| Details offund materially in | Para 1.24 | |
| deficit | ||
| Explanation ofany | Para 1.23 | Not relevant for this reporting period |
| uncertainties about the | ||
| charity continuing as a going | ||
| concern |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Structure, Governance and Management | Structure, Governance and Management | Structure, Governance and Management |
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| Lammers PINE eran RES Type ofgoverning document |
Para 1.25 1§' Keswick Scouts Groups governing (trust deed, royal charter) documents are those ofthe Scout |
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| Association, which is overseen by a board o | ||
| Trustees who manages the business ofThe | ||
| ScoutAssociation in accordance with the | ||
| Royal Charter and the Bye-laws ofthe | ||
| Association | ||
| How is the charity | Para 1.25 | The group is a trust established under the |
| constituted? | ruleswhich are common to all Scouts | |
| Trustee selection methods | Para 1.25 | Trustees are appointed in accordance with |
| including details ofany | the policy, organisation and rules ofthe | |
| constitutionalprovisionse.g. | Scoutassociation. |
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’ Names of the charity trustees as of date of Trustee Annual Report 1*t July 2025
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | 1§' Keswick Scout Group |
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| Other name the charity uses | 1% Keswick Scouts |
| Registered charity number | 702898 |
| Charity’s principal address | Keswick Scout Hall |
| Museum Square | |
| KESWICK | |
| Cumbria | |
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| of thethe | of thethe charity trustees [mana |
trustees as of datedate of Trustee AnnualTrustee AnnualAnnual Report 1*t July 2025 [omens [arene [Pere year to appoint trustee (if any) |
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Bob Reader [NormanTonkin[Tastes |
Ken Swift |
| 26/9/24 | ||
| 7 | AndrewTriggs | |
| Hodge | boardmeeting29/04/25 |
Changes to Charitable Trustees over the 12-month period
| year | to appoint trustee (if any) | |||
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| 1 | Bob Reader | Trustee | Resignation date 25/04/24 |
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| 2 | Gillian Hodgson | Cub Leader | Stooddown atAGM 26/9/24 |
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| 3 | Martin Love | Scout Leader | Appointed 25/4/23 Resignation date 29/6/24 |
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| 4 | Trudi Ford | Beaver Leader | Stood down atAGM 26/9/24 |
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| Job Foster | Group Scout Leader | Appointed 04/07/23 | ||
| 5 | Resignation date | |||
| 15/04/24 |
Included for Reference only
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| Nigel | Harling | ScoutAssociation | 15/04/24 to 25/11/24 | e | Note served asa trustee |
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| District Lead | under the Scout | ||||
| Volunteer | Association guidelines but | ||||
| was not appointed as a | |||||
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
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|Name|and|objects|of the|No|assets|held|in|this|capacity|
|charity|on|whose|behalf the|
|assets|are|held|and|how|this|
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|Details|of arrangements|for|||Not|applicable,|no|such|assets|held|
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details — not applicable
Other optional information
Declarations
Approved by the (charitable) trustees of 18‘ Keswick Scout Group at the meeting on 1° July 2025 and authorised the following trustees to sign on their behalf
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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1st Keswick Scout Group (Charity no. 702898) Receipts and payments account
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| [CharitablePayments [Youth programme and activities (inclweekends/camps) S |
8,566.05] [Adult supportandtraining OY Rent(Bam) 1,320.00] WaterandSewerage 889.65) |
| [Repairs and Renewals (ScoutHall) 9221.00] HallCosts(wifiandsafetyy 00 [ScoutHallUpgrade to} |
192.00) Materials and Equipment(Group) 0.0 StationeryandOSMCosts_ 8831] LE 89.24] Other (Equals Card load 23/24 & businessrates24/25) |
| AshesUGA.i) i ee 25500)" [Ashness Upgrade SSCS} Subtotal Oo 25369.78 onaralsing apenas fn ee See) [Fundraisingcosts 209.15) Sub total oo ee |
Pe 413.61 [192.00 [0.00 43,059.12 el ae |
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| Cash funds last yearend | |
| Cashfunds thisyearend 7 Acaa |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
SectionA Independent Examiner’s Report Report to the trustees/ 1% Keswick Scout Group members of On accounts for the year | 04 April 2025 Charity no | 702898 ended (if any) Set out on pages | 1 | | report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 04/04/2025. Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). | report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)({b) of the Act. Independent | have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: e the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or e the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or e the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. | have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Name: | Philip Pridmore Relevant professional |MAAT qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: | 11 Greta Hamlet
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independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
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Report to the trustees/ 1% Keswick Scout Group
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On accounts for the year | 04 April 2025
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Charity no | 702898
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| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 04/04/2025.
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Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
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| report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act.
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Independent | have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have
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examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: e the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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e the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or e the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Name: | Philip Pridmore Relevant professional |MAAT qualification(s) or body (if any):
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