Trustees, Annual Report For the period 1•t April 2024to 31•1 March 2025. Greenock and Distrlct Scout Councll Registered Charlty number SCO 04127 The Board Trustees were appolnted on 16th September 2024 at the Dlstrlct's Annual General Meeting. Structure, Governance and Management The District's governing documents are those of the Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter. whlch in turn glv85 authority to the Bye Laws of th• Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules ot the Scout Association. The Dlstrict Is a trust establlshed under Its rules whlch are common to all Sc•uts. The Trustees are appolnted In accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The District is managed by the District Trustee Board, the members of which are the 'CharityTrustees' of the Scout District which is an educational charity. As chlrity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration. keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commissioner as appropriate.
The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer, District Lead Volunteer {ex- officiol, District Youth Lead (ex-officio) and a maximum of 8 Trustees and meet every 3 months. Members of the Trustee Board complete a Being a Scouts Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joiningthe Board. The District 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 policles and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run high-quality and safe programmes that give young people skills for life. Risks and Internal Control The District Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believ• the District is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been estabLlshed to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are: Damage to the HQ and Everton Camp Site buildings, property and equlpment. The District have an established Property and Assets Committee which carries Premises and Safety Audits at least annually identifying any remedial works •nd enhancements which may be required. The Committee meets on a quarterly basis to review any issues arising and identify solutions and timescales for compiation. The Distrlct has sufficient bulldlngs and contents insurance In place to mitig•te against permanent loss. Quarterly reports are submitted to the Trustee Board. Reduced income from use of Everton Camp Slte and Grant applications. The District hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The District could raise the charges for activities at Everton eithertemporarily or permanently to increase the income to cover any shortfall. The District has In place systems of internal controls that are designed to pr(Nide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss., these include 2 signatories for all payments as well as the comprehensive insurance pollcies previously highlighted. The Board have identified a requlrement to establlsh a Finance Committee td support the Treasurer going forw8rd. The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empoweringthem to make a positive contribution to society.
The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are gulded by these values: IntegrSty- We act wlth Integrlty; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal. Respect - We have sell-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-operatlon- We make 8 posltlve dlfference, we co-operate 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 actlvltles Indoors and outdoors Learn by do5ng Share in spirltual reflection Take responslblllty and make choices Undertake new and challenging activities Make and Ilve bythelr Promlse. Main activities in relation to these objectives A serles of events led by the Dlstrlct Cub Leader has been instrumental In developing 8 number of brllliant programs and events. Notable activitie5 included a District archery competition and a Distrlct cub camp. Numerous successful District Scout section events led by the District Scout Leade as seen events such as camps, first aid competitions and pioneering competitions take place as well as the annu8l H8rdie Webster Competition which rigorously tests the skills acquired by Our Scouts. our former District Explorer Scout Leader, along with his leadership team, continues to run the Annual Mark Mulr Expedition Weekend. This demanding event pushes explorers to their limits. yet they always complete it with smiles. Explorer Scouts wlll be actively participating in both national and international events. including the World Scout Jamboree, the regional expedition to Peru and the Blair Atholl International Jamborette. A critical aspect of our Explorer program Is the strong connection with Inverclyde's Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. The exceptional service provided by their team includes support for our explorer scouts. Inverclyde historically produces more Gold DofE awards than the whole of Glasgow. highlightlng the quality and inclusiveness of the program. These awards are vital stepping stones
for hlgher accolades such as the Chief Scout's Platinum and Diamond Awards, culminating in the King's Scout Award. Over the past year. six networkers have achieved the King's Scout Award with several others nearing completion. the previous District Network Scout Commi5siobers. alongside have excelled in coordinating the District network t•am for ages 18-24. Bot ecelved the Chlef Scout's Commendation for Good Service this year, a well deserved recognition. erves as Everton Camp Warden and we extend our sincere gratitude to him and his team for their unwavering dedication to the development and safety of the slte supported by a team of committed volunteers. The Leapmoor Pipe Band continues its tradition with Sunday teaching and pr)ctice sessions, performing at numerous events. includingthe Annual Inverclyde Commeration Service Wellpark Cenotaph. The District Amateur Radlo Club comprlses f Ive enthuslastlc volunteers who engage sections and Invite them to the well-equipped radio room at District HQ. They contrlbute to JOTAIJOTI and are always open to collaboration. The renowned Greenock Gang Show returned to the Beacon Theatre lagt November. now produced b ratltude extends to the cast . ¢rew. band, and all helpers for their remarkable teamwork and professionalism. Dlstrict program lead ontinues to secure funds to support our three RIBS. Many leaders have achieved powerboat qualifications. with some advancing to higher levels. ollaborates with to promote water activities for young people within and beyond Inverclyde. Our efforts are supported by gr8nts from Trinity House Regional Committee {Scotland), Dacla Activity Grants and the Leslie Sell Trust. We also acknowledge the Renfrew Sea Scouts, Largs and Inverkip Marinas. The Royal Gourock Yacht Club has been fantastic for their cooperation and use of the facilities. s leading a project to repair and enhance the slipway at the yacht club- this will aid the club and our access to the Clyde. Additionallywe appreciate Inverclyde Council's important grants to the District and Groups. District Support team leader with Scout Notes write artd networkers have been instrumental in maintainlng and integrating our new cout Notes magazines and social medla. Their efforts ensure valuable news and events are shared, a(ong with a comprehensive members area. We extend our thanks for their hard work in maintainingthe website. Istrict we site
Public Benefits Statement The District meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings. Achievements and Performance The District has successfully transitioned to a Trustee Board effective from 16 September 2024-the date of the Annual General Meeting. th Quarterly meetings have been established with the Property and Assets Committee fully established and reporting to the Board. A Finance Committee is in the process of being established and will report to the Board in a similar way as the Property and Assets Committee. The Annual Accounts have been produced for Audit in an earlier timescale compared with the previous year. A number of successful Grant Applications were made to Inverclyde Council, Trinity House (Scotland), Dacia Activity Grants and Lesley SellTrust. At the annual census in January 2025. the District accounted for 863 youth members in 11 scout groups, 6 explorer scout units, with 49 sections across Inverclyde. Our adult volunteers counted as 222. The district has expanded to include a third squirrel drey at Inverkip and Wemyss Bay with other groups considering similar initiatives. The three established dreys have been operating successfully, providing valuable experience to aid othel groups in setting up their own dreys. We plan to open our fourth drey in Larkfield underthe 33" Scout Group after the summer holidays. Financial Review The District's policy on reserves is to hold suff icient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District should income and fundraising activities fall short. The District Trustee Board considers that the District should hold a sum equivalent to 9 months running costs, circa £30,000. The sum identified is basic underlying costs of runningthe District and therefore excludes the costs for RestrictedlDesignated project or cost items for which Grants or Donations We received together with Capitation Fees which are received on an Annual basls from Groups and paid to West Region. The District held reserves of approximately £54.000 against this at year end. Yhis is circa £24,000 above that required for operating expenses. This can be explained however by approximately more revenue generated than anticipated by the Gang Show held in November 2024, Capitation Fees payable to West Region as well as retaining around £4,000 to pay Scottish Power for electricity used at Everton since October 2024 due to problems with their billing system. This was resolved oft 2.
July 2025 when a payment of £4,933 was taken by Scottish Power for outstaniiing amounts to end June 2025. Investment Policy The District does not have suff iclent funds to invest in longer term investmertts. The District has therefore adopted a rlsk averse strategy to the investment of its fvnds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or bulldlng socleties. Declaratlon Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees Signatures Full Names Position Chai Date Septem er
Greenock & District Scout Council ststement of Recetpts & Payments Year ended 31st March 2025 Unrestricted Restrictgd Funds Funds 2025 2025 Total Funds 2025 ToLIl Funds 2024 Notos RECEIPTS Voluntary Income Subscriplions 44.386 44,386 20,575 Donations & Legacies Other Fundraising Income Gang Show 14.880 (1.625) 13,255 14.016) Programme Activities, Events & Course Everton Camp and Lodge Fees 23,774 6,268 30,042 47.497 Grants Received 3,750 3,953 7.703 10.930 Investment Income Bank Interest 472 472 391 Other Income 2,660 2,660 5,760 Totsl Receipts 87,262 11,256 98.518 81,137 PAYMENTS Programme Activities, Events & Courses 17.966 4,499 22,465 32,041 Administration Costs 15,970 5,148 21,118 15.903 Payments to SHQ for Subscriptions 35.399 35,399 Total Payments 69.335 9.647 78,982 47,944 (Deficitllsurplus for year before transfèrs 17,927 1,609 19,536 33,193
Greenock & Dlstrlct Scout Councll Statement of Balances Year ended 31st March 2025 Unrostrtctèd Restrlcted Funds Funds 2025 2025 ToLIl Funds 2025 Totsl Fur¥Js 2024 Notes C•sh & Bank 8alance* Balance as al 1 Apnl 2024 Surplus for the year 88,645 17,927 11,831 1,609 100.476 19,536 6?,.283 ,193 Balance as al 31 March 2025 11 106,572 13,440 120,012 10 .476 Other A8$e18 Everlon A55elslEquipment Mini Buses Powerboats & Equipment Group Subscriptions not yel paid Finnart Slreel Building & Fittings 51,000 3,000 75,000 2,QOO 1,454 ,000 .000 8a.000 14,824 ,454 132.454 137.278 Olh•r Llabillti•• Dues due lo SHQ 34.696 399 The following notes fom part of these financial slalements. Approved by the District Executive Cofflmittee on 15 September 2025 and signed on ils behalf by.. I"haiii)pr£(In
Greenock & District Scout Council Notes to the financial statements Year ended 31st March 2025 8asi• of Preparation The accounts are prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis. Trustees Rèmuneration & Expenses The Trustees did not receive any remuneration during the year12024 - £NIll Travelling expenses reimbursed lo members ol the Distnct Exècutive Committee during the year lotalled £nil12024 - £nill Subscription Incorne 2025 2024 Received from Scout Groups & Members 44,386 20.575 Fund Raising Income Unro8tricted Rgstrict8d 202S 2025 Totsl 2025 , Total | 2024 14.0161 Gang Show Inel coslllnet Income 14,880 11.6251 13.255 14,880 1.625 13.255 14.0161 Programme Activities, Events & Course Unrestricted Restri¢tsd 202S 2025 Total 2025 , Total 1 2024 Everton Income Inole Sal 23, 774 6.268 30,042 47,497 23.774 6.268 30,042 47,497 Everton Income Ltsjge fees Camp lees Acliv1ty Fees Minibus Hires Grazing Rights Payment Dtjke of Edinburgh Support Mini Bus Powef Boat Everton Centenary CMAL Grant 7.020 6,210 1,452 2,450 1.200 4,812 7,020 6,210 1,452 2,450 1,200 4.812 4,510 6,770 1,738 1,822 1,100 4,980 10,000 13,537 2,040 1.000 630 6,268 6,898 23.774 6,268 30,042 47,497
Grgenock & District Scout Council Notss to the financial Statements Year ènded 31st March 2025 Grants Rec•ivèd Unreslricted Reytrietod 2025 2025 Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Inverclyde Counal Chiklren In Poverty 3.750 3.953 7,703 10.430 5CX) 3.750 3.953 10.930 Other Incom• Unrgstrictgd Restricted 2025 2025 Total 2025 Totsl | 2024 3.718 2.042 Bute Income Funds Hekl for Distnct Cubs NeN¥ork 820 1.840 820 1.840 2660 2.660 5.760 Prograrnmg Activiti9¥. Events & Cour5•X Unrestricted Re¥tri¢1od 2025 2025 Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Everton Running Costs (Note 8a1 17.966 4,499 22.465 32.041 17.966 4.499 22.465 32.041 Everton Running Colts and Improv•monts Unrnstrictod Restricted 2025 2025 Total 2025 l Total 2024 Telephone Abel arrnfire extlnguher Heal & IvJht Activities Seaboal Costs Minibu5 expenses Everton expenses Everton Centenary 605 207 5.942 1.317 605 207 5,942 1,317 5.489 1050 7.855 461 366 4,822 400 13,063 582 11 130 1,217 4499 1.050 7.855 17966 4499 22,465 32.041
Greenock & District Scout Council Notes to the financial ststemènts Ygar ended 31st March 2025 Administration Co•t8 UnrgStrict•d Ro#trictod 2025 2025 Total 2025 1 2024 HQ Expenses Heal & light for HQ Insurance MPLC Licen¢e DC Expenses Grant$ to support groups Cost ol Investigation Broadband 8ule expens85 Distnct Cub Expgnses Gangshow - Storage Container NeN¥ork Activity Expenses Everton expenses 1,S47 369 6,21% 496 38 4,933 1.147 3.432 533 275 3.370 4.000 532 1.147 3.432 533 275 6.449 3.079 532 32 440 1,200 229 229 1,147 2,596 594 1.147 756 594 1.840 144 15,970 5.148 21,118 15.903 Al adminislralion costs In 2024 were unreslricled 10 Bank Bal•nc•s 2025 2024 Royal 8ank Current AJC Royal Bank Deposit Alc Royal Bank Instant Ac¢8$$ Alc NSB Everton Bank Alc Royal 8ank Gang Show AJC 4.608 125 38,378 15,259 33,828 27,814 1,009 125 41,513 15,108 26.252 t6,469 120,012 1CQ 476
Greenock & District Scout Council Notes to the financial $laternents Year endgd 31st March 2025 11 ResotV08 Asal 110412024 Restrict•d Ro••rve8 R•eei Pa en 0312025 Scouts Scotland Sea Boat Training Grants Iof Group5 - Hall L81s Nehvork Support Funds Gang Show CMAL Grant District Cubs Bule 2,000 921 965 2.OC4J 2,690 965 874 6,268 1 4,4991 3,953 1 1,840 1 3.0791 1.8401 1.6251 1,625 1,000 1,602 3,718 1.000 2.193 3.718 820 1 2291 TOTAL RESTRICTED RESERVES 11,831 12.881 11,2721 13440 General Reserves Margaret Street Trust Fund 0gsignal8d FLJnds111 Oesignaled Funds121 Designated Fund$131 36,288 28.357 10.000 10.000 4.000 85.637 1 67,7101 Y,215 28,357 10,000 10,000 4,000 General Reserye 88.645 85,637 67,710 1C6.572 TOTAL RESERVES 1Tr)476 98,518 78 982 120.012 trlc fund Funds sel a5Kle lo support members attending International Scouling events Funding of biannual Gang Show naled F n Funds seseThed for purchase of minibus Is Funds received lo support the start up of a new 9roup In the dislflcl. Funds received towards the puichase of a Sea Boat Trainin Funds received towaids lulure training costs Mar arel ITru Funds reeèived and de51gnaled by the Iruslees for one off costs In relation lo Scovling Bule Monies rèoived lo assist In possible reinstalernenl of Group Gan Show Monies received lo help gf the costs of the 2024 Gang Show
Greenock & District Scout Council Notes to the financial statements Year ended 31st March 202S Gran sfor Monies received lo assist groups with council school CMAL Grant Monies received for Improvemgnls lo Everton L¢Jdge District Cu Monies held on behall of the District Cubs. nds Monies held on b&haff of Ihe Dislncl Nefv40rk
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE EXECUTIVE OF GREENOCK & DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL I report on Ihe accounts of Greenock & District Scout Council for the year ended 3191 arch 2025 which comprise of the Stalement of Receipts & Payments, Statement of Balance$ and the related notes. Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The District Executive, who act as trustees. are responsible for the preparalion of the accounts In accordan wilh the tems of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scolland) Act 200$ and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 (as amended). The District Executive considers that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)Id) of Ihe Accounts Regulations,does not apply, It Is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under Section 44(1){c) of the Act and lo state whether particular matters have come to my attenlion. Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Acc unts (Scoiland) Regulations 2006 {as amended). An examination includes a review the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wilh hose records. It a150 includes consideration of any unusual Items or disclosures in the accaunts. and seeks explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The proce¢ures undertaken do not provide all the evidence thal would be required In an audité and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent Examiner's Statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe Ihat in any maierial respe4 the requirements. lo keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44{1 }(ai of the 20(E Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and complg with Regulatson 9 of the 2Q06 Accounts Regulations have not been met or 2. to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a understanding of the accounts to be reached. oper Chartered Accountant Welsh Walker Limiled Chartered Accountants 179A Dalrymple Street Greenock PA15 18X Date.. 15 September 2025