**Charity No. SC003034** Page 1-2 ## **PAISLEY & DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL** ## **Receipts and Payments Account** **for the financial year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025** |**RECEIPTS**
**Subscriptions received**
**Donations**
**World Jamboree Just Giving receipts**
**First response training**
**PAGGS 2025**
**PAGGS 2023**
**General programme activities**
**Maintenance of property (split of expenses)**
**Bank interest received**
**Other Income**
**Total receipts**|**Unrestricted**
**Unrestricted**
**Designated**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Funds**
**funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
£
£
£
£
36,079
-
-
36,079
1,300
3,568
-
4,868
-
-
-
-
290
-
-
290
-
-
28,050
28,050
-
-
-
-
1,790
-
-
1,790
2,067
-
-
2,067
147
-
-
147
289
-
-
289
41,962
3,568
28,050
73,580
**2024 / 25**|**2023 / 24**
**Total**
**Funds**
£
31,137
1,548
1,050
410
-
5,760
5,057
1,905
-
125| |---|---|---| |||46,992| |**PAYMENTS**
**Subscriptions paid**
**PAGGS 2023**
**PAGGS 2025**
**General programme activities**
**First response training**
**Utilities - electricity**
**Insurance**
**Repairs, renewals and maintenance**
**Materials/equipment/badge Stock**
**General administration**
**License fees**
**Youth member grants**
**World Jamboree Just Giving payments**
**Total Payments**
Surplus / (deficit) before transfer between funds
Transfers between funds
**SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)**|**Unrestricted**
**Unrestricted**
**Designated**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Funds**
**funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
£
£
£
£
31,445
-
-
31,445
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,264
4,264
2,374
-
-
2,374
384
-
-
384
1,850
-
-
1,850
1,594
-
-
1,594
25
-
-
25
-
854
-
854
109
-
-
109
2,109
-
-
2,109
-
600
-
600
-
-
-
-
39,889
1,454
4,264
45,607
2,073
2,114
23,786
27,973
-
-
-
-
**2,073**
**2,114**
**23,786**
**27,973**
**2024 / 25**|**2023 / 24**
**Total**
**Funds**
£
26,643
10,071
-
4,705
300
1,610
1,565
310
847
154
1,967
-
1,050| |---|---|---| |||49,222| |||2,230
-
-| |||**2,230**
**-**| |**PAISLEY & DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL**
Charity No.
**Statement of Balances**
**As at 31 March 2025**
**Unrestricted**
**Designated**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
£
£
£
£
**CASH FUNDS**
Cash and bank balances at start of year
48,377
3,239
10,437
62,053
Surplus / (deficit)
2,073
2,114
23,786
27,973
Suntera investment closed
-
-
-
-
Cash and bank balances at end of year
50,450
5,353
34,223
90,026
**LIABILITIES**
Loan
3,000
-
-
-
3,000
-
**NET CASH FUNDS AVAILABLE**
47,450
5,353
34,223
87,026
**INVESTMENTS**
Quoted Investments - Suntera Income Fund
At year start
-
-
-
-
Closed - transfer to Cash funds
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**OTHER ASSETS**
District HQ
82,000
-
-
82,000
Other Land & Buildings
22,000
-
-
22,000
104,000
-
-
104,000
**CASH FUNDS SPLIT**
Unrestricted
Restricted
Designated
Designated
**OF RESERVES**
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Explorer
Renfrewshire
Scouts
General
International
PAGGS
Scouts
Council
Scotland
£
£
£
£
£
£
At 1 April 2024
45,377
3,239
9,528
909
-
-
Income
41,962
100
28,050
-
2,468
1,000
Expenditure
39,889
-
600
-
4,264
-
-
854
-
-
Transfers
-
-
-
-
-
-
At 31 March 2025
47,450
2,739
33,314
909
1,614
1,000
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**2023 / 24**
**Total**
**Funds**
£
33,369
2,230
-
30,914| |---|---| ||62,053
3,000
-| ||59,053| ||30,914
30,914
-| ||-| ||82,000
22,000| ||104,000| ||Total
£
59,053
73,580
45,607
-
-| ||87,026| I certify that the Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Balances presented here are an accurate account of the financial affairs of Paisley & District Scout Council during the financial year 2024/25 Signature Date Treasurer 22 December 2025 ## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Paisley & District Scout Council (Charity No. SC003034)** I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 1 to 2 Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The Charity Trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10 (1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under Section 44 (1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent Examiner's statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention - 1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44 (1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of 2006 Accounts Regulations; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations; have not been met; or 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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APPENDIX 1 oscr Period start date Month Year 2024 Period end date Month Ye8r 03 2025 From 01 To 31 Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator Reference and administration details Charity name other names charity is known by Registered charity number Charity's principal address Paisley & District Scout Association Paisley and District Scout Council SC003034 Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees. Annual Report Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year lor body) entitled to appoint trustee (if anyb 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 APPENDIX 1 Reference and administration details Names of all other charity trustees during the period, if any. (for example, those who resigned part way through the financial period) Name Dates acted if not for vthole year Structure, governance and management Type of governing document Paisley and District Scout Council (the District) has a Constitution document dated 1 April 2008 (latest update on 16 September 2024). The District is constituted as a Trust. The District goveming documents are those of The Scout ASSo￿allOn. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in tum gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Trustee recruitment and appointment The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The District is run by the District Trustee Board (DTB), each of whom serve as Trustees of the charity. Members of the DTB are nominated triennially at the District AGM by the Chair and approved by the AGM. The District Lead Volunteer is appointed by the West of Scolland Regional Lead Volunteer. APPENDIX 1 Objectives and activities Charitable purposes The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development. empowering them to make a positNe contribution to society. The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values= Integrity - We act wth integrity" we are honest, trus￿OrthY 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 d[fferen￿. we cooperate with others and make friends. The Scout Method 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 activtties indoors and outdoors learn by doing share in spiritual reflection - take responsibilty and make choices undertake new and challenging activities make and live by their Promise. Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects With lots of enthusiasm and great planning, Groups were able to run many great activities to engage their members and pursue the values of Scouting. These included residential scout camps and providing varied indoor and outdoor activities to help members leam, achieve and find enjoyment and friendship while developing skills for lrfe. The District ran a series of camps and events for its youth members to attend during the year. The District also made significant preparations towards hosting the PAGGS intemational camp in Paisley in August 2025. APPENDIX 1 Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the financial period During the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, the main achievements of the District were: Ensuring Ihe successfvl operation of all 11 Groups in the Districl by: Providing financial support to any Groups suffering financial challenges. Engaging with Group leaders to help support them in allowing them to operate their Scout Groups. Arranging District level events, activilies and residential opportunities for our members. We maintain a youth membership within Groups in the District of over 600 across Paisley, Ba￿head and Neilston. Our members eamed many badges and awards across all sections, illustrating the success of the great programmes that our leaders are able to offer our youth members over the year. Suc￿sSfUllY co-ordinated the District membership census and onward payment of membership fees to parent association. Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves The District's income and expendrture is relatively small, however through historic property sale and legacy we do hold cash reserves in bank deposit accounts. The District has a low risk strategy to hold funds in mainstream bank accounts. The District Trustee Board monitor the ongoing bank balances held by the District lo ensure that there are always sufficient funds available to allow payments lo be made when they fall due. Details of any deficit The District recorded a surplus for Ihe period of £27,973 (2024 - deficit of £2,230). The District's accounts are reported on a cash basis, and so due to timing of payments and receipts for ongoing events, the District may vary from recording a surplus to deficit year to year. In the year ended 31 March 2025 we recorded a larger surplus in collecting camp fees for the PAGGS camp to take place in August 2025. We anlicipate recording coThesponding deficit in the year ended 31 March 2026 when these fvnds were spenl in the deltvery of the PAGGS camp. Donated facilities and services (if any) The District operates out of a Headquarters building shared with one of the District's Scout Groups. This propety is part owned by the District and the other Scout Group, and cosls of maintenance, utilities and insurance are shared belNeen the District and the joint owners. APPENDIX 1 other optional information 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 (e.g. Chair) Treasurer Date 22 De￿mber 2025