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12 BURTON-UPON-TRENT, 1 TUTBURY & HAThON SCOUT GROUP
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
Section 1
Charity Name
Registered Number
Financial Year From
Financial YearTo
Address
Legal and Administrative Information
12th Burton-Upon-Trent 1 st Tutbury Scout Group
703104
1st April 2024
31" March 2025
1 Close Bank, Tutbury, Staffordshire, DE13 9HD
The Group's governing documents are those of The Scout Association. They
consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of th
Association and The Policy. Organisation and RuLes of The Scout Association
Governing Document
The Mission of the Scout Association is "Scouting actively engages and
supports young people in their personal development, empoweringthem to
make a positive contribution to society"
Objects of the Charity
The method of achievingthe Aim of the Association is by providing an
enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training. based on the Scout
Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership.
See also the Mission & Values Statement at the end of this report.
Specific Investment
Powers
Bankers
None.
Lloyds Bank plc. 14 High Street North, East Ham, London, E6 2HN.
Section 2
Trustee Changes
Trustees and Governance
None
Post held, and dates during which named
trustees acted, if not for whole period of this
report
Group Chairperson
Group Lead Volunteer
Group Treasurer
Beaver Section Lead Volunteer
Cub Section Lead Volunteer
Scout Section Lead Volunteer
Name of person (or body)
entitled to appointany charity
trustee
Group Scout Council
District Commissioner
Group Scout Council
Group Scout Council
Group Scout Council
Group Scout Council
Name of Trustee
Lorraine Sharpe
Peter Steadman
JeremyTutt
GILI Steadman
Neal Carter
Heather Hardy
Section 3
Activities and Achievements
Group membership has remained constant, as it has for severalyears at
around 72 young section members, 9young leaders and 17 adults evenly
spread across the Beaver Scout Colony, Cub Scout Pack and Scout Troop.
Preferring to focus on quality rather than quantity, we are restricted by the
size of the buildingand available leaders. With minimal waiting lists and
restricted bythe former issues and available building time slots, we remain
at one group per section.
Membership

Group members have had taken part in a well-balanced and exciting
programme across the sections with activities both locally in and around
the headquarters but also further afield. AIL sections I members have had
opportunities to camp of stay awayfrom home for a night or more, even for
a week for some. Other activities have included badge work, evaluating the
skills and knowledge of the young people, hiking, climbing, caving, sailing,
canoeing and other adventurous activities. The group continues to foster a
community spirit with the local area engaging in a variety of local events.
Activities
Across the sections we continually promote actively engaging and
supportingyoung people in their personal development. empoweringthem
to make a positive contribution to society. The aduLts work in partnership
with the young peopLe in a fun, learning environment which promotes our
core values. Integrity; Respect", Care; Belief and Co-operation.
Fundraising and donations activities in the year raised £3,719 for the Group
(£2,826 in 2023124). Significant activities include marquee hire (£1,600),
Hatton Carnival (£719}, minibus hire (£670) and a donation from PPS
Midlands Ltd1£250).
Charity Fundraising
We continue to use the Old School on Cornmill Lane as our Scout HQ. A
new storage container has been installed.
Facilities
The Group structure is currently managed through a Group Lead Volunteer.
with a team of adult and young leaders delivering the programme to the
sections. Each section has a team to support the needs and development of
the young people.
Our Group is focused on beingyouth Shaped in accordance with the Vision
2018 of the Scout Association and to prepare better futures 2018-2023
through the Skills for Life strategy of The Scout Association (The Scouts).
Leadership
The ScoutAssociation and our Group is undertaking a transformation
process to improve management and governance down to Local level and
help simplifythe adultjourneyfrom recruitment, through learning into
leadership. Our Group is currentlytransitioning from Executive Committees
to Trustee Boards and a wider leadership team to ensure regulatory
compliance and a simpler route to adult leadership I support roLes.
Membership subscriptions in the year were £8,620 (£8.310 in 2023124}.
OSM is used to manage gift aid claims on subscriptions paid. In 2024125, we
claimed £1,556 in gift aid (£1,385 in 2023124>. Currently only 66% of
subscriptions are being declared for gift aid. If you have not already, please
compLete your gift aid declaration in OSM as it allows us to claim an
additional 25 % from HMRC.
Finances
Duringthe year, costs associated with running the Group were £12,271,
£1,831 more than income received of £10,439 (via subs and gift aid).
Bank interest received in the year was £263 (£254 in 2023124).

Trustees- All Trustees are expected to complete mandatory training after
appointment.
The Scout Group are operated to the information in the Policy Organisation
and Rules as amended of The Scout Association.
Section 5
Signature and Declaration
I decLare, in my capacity as charitytrustee, thatthe trustees have approved
the report above and have authorised me to sign on their behalf.
Declaration
Signature
FULI Name
Position
Date
Lorraine Sharpe
Group Chairperson
16th JULY 2025
Mission & Values Statement
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal deveLopment,
empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Vision..
To have prepared more young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders who deliver an
inspiring programme.
As Scouts we are guided by these values:
Integrity: We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyaL.
Respect: We have self-respect and respect for others.
Care: We support others and take 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.
Strategic Priorities..
The following Strategic Priorities are:
Perceptlon: Scouting is understood, more visible. trusted. respected and widely seen as playing a
key role in society today.
People: More well trained better supported and motivated adult volunteers, and more young people
from diverse backgrounds.
Programme: A fun high-quality programme consistently delivered and supported by simple digital
tools.
Objectives."
Our Objectives are We want to Grow, become more Inclusive, be More Youth Shaped and Impact our
communities.

In May 2024, a new container was installed costing £6,230.
The underlying cost of rent in the year was £2,1101£1,960 in 2023124). The
invoice for the summer term (£650) was received in April therefore only £1.46
has been reflected in the year
Insurance costs were £1,697 (from £1,973 in 2023124).
Nett contribution to camp and event costs is showing as £2,374. This include
deposits of £1,090 for camps/events held in 2025126 (Trent Lock, Walesby
and Edale) and £1,340 from the Staffordshire District relating to use of the
Group equipmentforthe County trip to Kandersteg in 2023.
£9,500 has been received in the year for the Scout section trip to the
Kandersteg International Scout Camp in 2026 (KISC 2026). £304 was paid in
the year.
Other significant costs in the year were the purchase of marquees (£1,122).
Gocardless fees (£827) and badges (£1.029).
Cash in the bank at the end of the yearwas £33,611, which was £10,694
higherthan the start of the year. This increase in the bank balance includes
£9,196 relating to KISC 2026.
We use OSM as the primary method for collecting subs and camplevent
payments. We also have a contactLess payment device which means we are
now largely cashless.
Section 4
Policies
The Group's policy on financial reserves is to retain a balance equal to the
annuaL membership fee, some £10,000, and this has been achieved this year
Reserves Policy
We will review the future needs and the reserves policy annuaLly in
accordance with good practice and development expectations for Scouting
throughout the Burton Upon Trent District.
Grant Making Policy
The Trustees do not make grants to outside organisations.
Investments Selection
Policy
The Scout Association's Policy, Organisation & Rules set out the way the
funds of the Group may be invested.
Financial- Risks managed by retention of reserves as outlined above.
Property- Risks managed by adequate insurance of buildings and facilities.
Review of Major Risks
People- Risks managed by application of the Scout Associations policies on
Adventurous Activities / Emergenciesl Safeguarding and Bullying.
GDPR-The Scouts have recently included GDPR compLiance in the
mandatory training.

Scouting takes place when young 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 activities indoors and outdoors.
learn by doing.
share in spiritual reflection.
take responsibility and make choices.
undertake new and challenging activities.
make and Live bytheir Promise.
Diversity & Inclusion."
Scouting should reflect the societies in which it exists and actively works to welcome all individuals
without distinction. This diversity should not only be reflected in the membership, but also the methods
and programmes used within the Movement.
Social Impact..
Every Scout should be invoLved in community service and share their experiences to inspire others.
Through activities and projects, Scouts contribute to their communities and become leaders of positive
change. 12" Burton, 18tTutbury & Hatton Scout Group aims to deveLop Scoutingthrough the full
application of the UK Scout Association Policy and programme.

12th Burton, 1st Tutbury & Hatton Scout Group (Charity no. 703104)
Receipts and payments account
YLa. Lld UJIL
For the year
from
1st Aprll 2024
To
31st March 2025
Receipts and payments
2024125
2023124
Unre$trlcted funds
Unrn$lrlcted funds
Re¢ei
Donations le
acios ond $lmllar Incomg
Mernbershi
subsc
lions
Less.. Membershi
subscri
tions
aid on (Nab'onallcoun
nel membershi
subscri
tions retained
Donations
indudi
minibus
acies
IArealDistricti
Gift
Cam
& event income
KISC 2026
Container refund
Other similar income
Sub total
34.645
20.024
Grants
Mainlenenace
Other
rants
rant
Sub total
ross
33.443
Fundraisin
Mar
uee hire
Hallon camival
OtheT fundraisin
•v•nts
827
298
2,335
adtvits'es
Sub tot*1
55
2.874
Inv•stm8nt incom
Bank interest
Buildi
Soae
intere51
The Scout Association Short Temi Investment Seryice
Other investment ineome
263
254
263
254
Total Gross Income
37,782
56,056
As$•t and ¢nvestrnont $*l•s. •t¢.
Total Tr¢eipts
37,782
57,056
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12th Burton, 1st Tutbury & Hatton Scout Group (Charity no. 703104)
Receipts and payments account
For the year
from
1st Aprll 2024
31$t March 2025
Receipts and payments
2024125
2023124
Unre$trlcted funds
Unrestri¢led funds
P#
ents
Charitable Pa
ments
Youth
ro
ramme and activities
Adult su
ort and Irainin
Rent
Water and sewera
Eledrici
and
as
Insurance
Re
airs and Renewals
Materials and e
ment
Printin
and holoco
in
Conlribulion lo cam
costs
KISC 2026
Uniforms
AGM and trustee ex
Bank fees
Scout sho
Minibus
Section floats
Sund
1,460
318
1.960
395
1,697
1.973
1.202
11,250
304
33
7,246
1,358
nses
827
1.029
1,470
655
710
315
600
Sub total
20,358
15.550
Fundraisin
ex
Hatton carnival
Other fundraisin
gnses
500
442
139
581
costs
Sub totsl
500
Total Gross Expenditu
20,858
16,131
Asset and investment purchases, et¢.
6,230
Total payments
27.088
51,506
Net of receipts/(payments)
Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
10,694
5,550
22,917
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12th Burton, 1st Tutbury & Hatton Scout Group (Charity no. 7031041
Receipts and payments account
For the year
from
1st April 2024
To
31st March 2026
Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the
ear
31st March 2025
Unrestricted funds
31st March 2024
Unrestricted funds
Cash funds
Bank current account
Bank de
osil account
Buildin
Socte
ac¢ount
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service
CashlFloats
179
275
182
33,611
642
22,917
ok
T¢tal ¢a$h funds
18orÈe bal*￿5￿th recei
NJ paym4th$ ￿0UrnI
her moneta
Tax daim
Debts due from the Coun
Insuran¢e daim
assets
IArealDislridlGrou
Sub total
Investment assets
Investment
ro
auoled investments
Other investments- detail
Sub total
assets for charl
detail
Non moneta
Bad
e stock
Sho
stock
Other stock
Land and buildin
Motor vehicles
Scoutin
ui
Oiher
's own use
menl, furnitu￿ elc
Sub total
Liabilities
A¢¢ounls not el
aid
nses incurred bul not invoiced
Subscri
tions not l aid
Loan detail
Other liabilities
Sub total
Total net assets
33,611
22.917
The above recelpts and payments account and statement of assets and liabllltles were approved by the
Trustees on 16th Juty 2025 (the date of the Trustee Board meeting that #pproved the accounts) and slgned on
their behalf by
nature
Print Name
Lorraine Sharpe Ichairl
12É
Jeremy TLrtt (freasurer)
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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of 12" Burton. 1st Tutbury & Hatton
Scout Group
I reportto the trustees on my examination of the accounts ofthe 12th Burton, 1StTutbury & Hatton Scout
Group for the year ended 31" March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees ofthe 12" Burton. 1StTutbury & Hatton Scout Group you are responsible forthe
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'}.
I report in respect of my examination ofthe 12" Burton. 1"Tutbury & Hatton Scout Group accounts
carried out under section 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in carrying out myexamination I have followed allthe
applicable Directions given bythe Charity Commission under section 14515)Ib} of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I h8ve completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have cometo myattention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the 12" Burton. 1"Tutbury & Hatton Scout Group
as required by section 130 of the Act: or
the accounts do not accord with those records.
I 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 ofthe accounts to be
reached.
Signed:
Name: Jane Taylor
Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any}: Retired ACMA
Address:
23 The Park Pale
Tutbury
DE13 9LB
Date:
16 July 2025