21st Glasgow (1st Newton Mearns) Scout Group
Annual Report & Financial Statements
for the
Year ended 31st August 2025
Charity No SC013301
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éist Glasgow (1st Newton Mearns) Scout Group Trustees’ Annual Report Year ended 3ist August 2025 The Executive Committee have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements and the inch nendent examiner's renort for the year ended 31st August 2025 Name& Address The Group's name ts the 21st Glasgow (1st Newton Mearns) Scout Group and it may be contacted at 117 Barrhead Road Newton Mearne G rt =\ Constitution &Purpose The Scout Group iS constituted in terms of the Rules of The Scout Association. which is a charitable body incorporated by Roya hartar The (Cy a registered Scottish Charity -No SC013301 The purpose of The Scout Association iS to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectua ncial anc cnrity potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local. national and international communities. The method of act na leadership Trustees are recruited and appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation & Rules ("POR") of the Scout Association Activities & Achievements The Group delivers a diverse and extensive Scout programme for the development of young people in Newton Mearns and for that we thank the section leaders, Committee members and parent helpers The Group has run for some time with an extensive waiting lists at Beavers and Cubs level, with all sections actively subscribed. The Explorer's sectior previously was run in conjuntion with the Eaglesham Scout Group, however this year we have run our own. A squirrel section started in August 2024, thi: section is attended before children move up to the Beavers section. This year, five Camps were organised, inciuding the summer camp where all sections were invited along. These were a huge success thanks to the input from the Leaders, parent helpers and the kids themselves We held a fundraising Halloween Disco for the whole group, enjoyed a trip to the Panto at Christmas time and held our annual BBO and awards ceremony in August where we celebrated the success and achievements of each section. Again well received by all involved | In terms of administration, the group is committed to driving fundraising forward in the year ahead, hopefully with the support of additional committee | members | Exceptional item - prior year During the 23/24 year the Trustees decided to re-instate the use of Online Scout Manager (OSM) by a means of collecting fees and any other payments relating to the group activties. The Group's OSM account had been set up by the previous Trustees, none of whom are on the Board today. The OSM account had not been used since 2018 and once the account was reactived during 2023 an amount of £10,794.46 was discovered to be held in the OSM bank account relating to payments received pre 2018. These funds have now been released to the Group and are recorded under Gross receints from | other activites for this year for the comparative 2024 year income from Investments The trustees decided to invest the money received from the OSM account (see note above on exceptional item) into a Savings account for the year. The bank interest received in relation to this deposit was £361.97 Reserves Policy The Trustees believe that around 6 months of annual expenditure is an appropriate level of reserves in order to cover the timing differences between receipts and payments and to allow for any unexpected items of expenditure on the Scout Hall, which is in need of replacement due to the age and condition. The hall continues to support the Eaglesham Scout Group for two sessions per week whilst they complete the build of their new hall. No othe: | avenues are being explored to sublet the hall for income purposes given the current condition of the hall Approved by the Group Executive Committee on 20 2/26 and signed on its behalf by :- ; Chairperson \ Page 1 ;|
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21st Glasgow (1st Newton Mearns) Scout Grou Independent Examiner's Report Year ended 31 August 2025
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the 21st Glasgow (ist Newton Mearns) Scout Grou | report on the financial statements of the 21st Glasgow (1st Newton Mearns) Scout Group (“the Group”) for the year ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on pages 3 to 5.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Group's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 ("the Act") and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (“the Regulations"). The Group's Trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)(d) 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 the Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Group 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 | do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements (a) to keep accounting records in accordance with the Regulations, and (b) to prepare accounts which agree with the accounting records and comply with the 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.
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21st Glasgow (ist Newton Mearns) Scout Group Receipts & Payments Account
Year ended 31st August 2025
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|Eeee eeCe|ae|OTN|NTT|____|Note_|2025|’|2024|
|£|£|
|RECEIPTS|
|Voluntary|Income|3|15,035.00|9,765.00|
|Fund-Raising|Activites|4|3437.25|4|480.70|
|Group|Activities|
|Scout|Programme|Events|
|Member|contributions|i)|12,403.98|12,531.61|
|Gross|receipts|from|other|activities|10|10,794.46|
|Income|from|Investments|11|361.97|
|Total|Receipts|et|31,238.20|37,571.97|
|PAYMENTS|
|Voluntary|Income|(HQ|annual|fee)|3|5,346.00|3,357.50|
|Cost|of|Fundraising|5|2,545.25|2,235.43|
|Group|Activities|
|Programme|Activities|9|15,771.59|16,293.94|
|Badges &|Uniform|(Scout|Shop)|7|2,497.49|1,313.57|
|Leader|Training|&|Leader|Thank|You|Gifts|8|50.50|87.90|
|Equipment|Purchase|&|Maintenance|7|-|593.71|
|Scout|Hall|Costs|6|4434.41|7,100.33|
|OSM|fees|8|980.46|381.12|
|Total|Payments|31,625.70|31,363.50|
|Surplus/(Deficit)|for year|(987.50)|6,208.47|
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21st Glasgow (ist Newton[Mearns)] Scout Group Statement of Balances
Year ended 31st August 2025
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Cash & Bank Balances (Unrestricted)
Balance as at Start of year 16,698.17 10.489.70
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year 6,208.47
Balance as at end of year ———-« 16,310.67 | 16,698.17
Bank Current Account 15,605.62 16,331.4
Cash in Hand 705.05 366
16,310.67 __ 16,698.17
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The Group owns the Scout Hall at Castle Road (G77 6BB). District keep the deeds
The land on which the hall is located is leased by East Renfrewshire Council. After initial periods of 25 years and 5 years, the lease is renewed on an annual basis on of around the 21st of May. It is a priority of the committee to seek a longer lease or, alternatively, alternate premises in order that a decision can be made on refurbishment or replacement of the hall Responsibility for pursuing these matters with East Renfrewshire Council sits with Clyde Regional Scouts, and the group seeks regular updates on progress from Clyde Regional Scouts. The Group now ownsa significant quantity of camping and other sports equipment which has been acquired over the last few years
The Notes on Page 5 form an integral part of these Accounts
Approved by the Group Executive Committee on 2o|2 12¢ and signed on its behalf by:vr ae
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21st Glasgow (ist Newton Mearns) Scout Group Notes to the Accounts Year ended 31st August 2025 ‘SSE SENSORS SSE ee VAN
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1 Funds The Group maintains a single undesignated general fund for all its financial transactions.
| 2 | Trustees Remuneration & Expenses The Trusteesdid not receive anyremuneration during theyear (2024/25) |
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| 3 | Subscription |
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| Section fees | 15,035.00 | 9,765.00 | |||
| A | 15,035.002s | 9,765.00_ | |||
| Less: Paid to Scout Headquarters | 5,346.00 | 3,357.50 | |||
| I 5,346.00. 3,357.50_ |
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| 4 | Fund Raising Income RagBag Halloween Disco |
31.20 820.00 |
211.25 788.75 |
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| Panto SummerBBQ Grants |
1,234.00 612.05 500.00 |
994.00 366.70 1,900.00 |
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| Kilt Hire | 240.00 | 220.00 | |||
| 3,437.25 | 4,480.70 | ||||
| 5 | Cost of Fund Raising Halloween Disco Panto |
87.88 1,264.00 |
256.95 1,155.00 |
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| SummerBBQ | 1,193.37 | 823.48 | |||
| 2,545.25 | 2,235.43 | ||||
| 6 | Scout Hall Costs |
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| Cleaning Heating& Lighting Insurance |
1,230.00 1,447.45 1,141.06 |
1,470.00 1,974.96 1,130.87 |
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| Repairs&Maintenance | 615.90 | 2,524.50 | |||
| 4,434.41 | 7,100.33 | ||||
| 7 | Equipment Purchase | ||||
| ScoutShop /Badges/Uniforms/Awards | 2,497.49 | 1,313.57 | |||
| Camping Equipment | - | 593.71 | |||
| 2,497.49 | 1,907.28 | ||||
| 8 | Other expenses | ||||
| Thankyou gifts | 50.50 | 87.90 | |||
| OSM fees | 980.46 | 381.12 | |||
| 1,030.96 | 469.02 | ||||
| 9 | ; f Activiti |
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| Contributions Less: costs |
pene wheter | 12,403.98 15,71.S9iak ee, |
. (3,367.61) |
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| 10 | Gross receipts from other activities | ||||
| OSM historical payments | - | 10,794.46 | |||
| 0.00 | 10,794.46 | ||||
| 11 | Income from Investments Bankinterest |
Re | a Be 361.97 |
0.00 |
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