11th Fife (Burntisland) Scout Group Scouts Ilth Fife (Burntisland) Annual Report & Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 March 2025 Charity No SC031394
APPENDIX 1 oscr,- Period start date l Month Year 2024 i To Awil | Day Period end date Day Month i Year l March 1 2025 Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator Reference and administration details Charity namo Other names Gharity is known by Registered charity number Charity's principal addr•s8 111h Fife {Burntisland) Scout Group SC031394 Names of the charty trustees on date of approval of Trustsos, Annual Rpport Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Namo of person (or body) ontitlod to appoint trustee (if any) Group Scout Leader Chair Treasurer Cub Leader Scout Leader ScoLrt Lèader Beaver Leader Treasurer l From 11912025 10 11 12 13 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) Until 11812024 Until 11812024 Until 231912024 Until 231912024 Until 1510412025 Structure, governance and management Type of governing document The Groups governing dUments are those of The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The Grovp is a trust established under its rules which are common to all scouts. Trustee recrnitment and appointment The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association Objectives and activities Charitable purposes The objectives of th8 group are as a unit of The Scout Association. The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potenb'als, as individuals. as responsible citizens and as rnembers of their local national and intemational communit18s. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressNe training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult adershIp. Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects The group regularly provide outdoor and adventurous activities, including camping, archery, hiking and expedttions. The Members are given the OPF()rtunity to learn new things and deve5op skills including teamwork, time managernent, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self- motivation, cultural awareness and commitment whilst working towards badges.
APPENDIX 1 Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of During the year the Group has continued to deliver the Scout Programme the charity during the financial period for the benefit of the young people in the local area. This year has been about learning skills for life and offering nights away for all sections, getting out and about around town and helping in the community. The whole group took part in Burntisland Civic week, and took part in the Burntisland Remembrance Parade. We have worked on lots of Chief Scout, Young Leader Belt and Duke of Edinburgh Awards with many completing these through the year. We took part in our first international jamboree since 2011giving a week-long camping event and meeting lots of other scouts and guides from around Europe. Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves The Trustees believe that around twelve months of annual expenditure is an appropriate level of reserves in order to cover the timing differences between receipts & payments and to allow for any unexpected items of expenditure (£25,000). Our reserves have been at a much higher level for many years and due to this we are able to assist anyone needing financial aid to attend camps l events and or with monthly subscriptions. Details of any deficit Donated facilities and services (if any)
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 namels Position le.g. Chair) Chair Group Lead Volunteer Date 301912025 301912025
11th Fife (Burntisiand) Scout Group Trustees Annual Report Year ended 31 March 2025 The Trustee Board have pleasure in presenb'ng their report together with the financial statements and the independent examiners report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Name & Address The Group's Name is the 11th Fife {Burntisland) Scout Group and it may be contacted at elo 42 Glebe Place. Burntisland, KY3 OES Purpose As an organisation we wish to actively engage and SUprt young people in our community to aid their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Any young person ben the ages of 4 and 25 may become a member. Trustees Trustees are recruiled and appointed in accordance with the Policy. Organisation & Rulès ("POR"} of the Scout Activitios & Achi•vom•nts During the year the Group has continued to deliver the Scout Programme for the benefit of the young people in the local area. This year has been about learning skills for life and offering nights away for all 8e¢tions, getting out and about around town and helping in the community. The whole group took part in Burntisland Civic week, and took part in the Burntisland Remembrance Parade. We have worked on lots of Chief Scout, Young Leader Belt and Duke of Edinburgh Awards with rnany cofflpleting these thiough the yeai. We took part in our first international jamboree since 2011 giving a week-long camping event and meeting lots of other scouts and guides from around Europe. Reservès Policy The Trustees believe that around Iwelve months of annual expenditure is an appropriate level of reserves in order to cover the b'rning differences between receipts & payrnents and to allow for any unexpected rtems of expenditure (£25,000). Our reserves have been at a much higher level for many years and due to this we have allowed requests to the trustee board ft)r reduction in sub5Giiption. unifoirns, camps, activtties fees based on need. Approved by the Group Trustee Board on 301h September 2025 and signed on its behalf by.- Page 1
11th Fife {Burntisland) Scout Group Statement of Balances Year ended 31 MarGh 2025 2024-2025 2023-2024 Note Cash & Bank Balances (Unrestrictsd) Opening 8aiance Surplusl(Deficit) for the year Closing Ealan 76,755 4,561 81.316 81,879 (5.124) 76.755 Bank Current Account Bank Investment Account Subscription Accounl 78.166 8,946 53,716 12,902 Cash Beavers Cash Cubs Cash Group Cashcards 696 578 1,876 173 471 539 81,316 76,755 Oth•r Assgts Gift Aid due from HM Revenue & Customs Prepaid hall fees Prepaid garage fees 13,838 9,290 400 5fA 14,402 9,690 The Group ovms a Tow-a-van Trailer whith was purchased at a cost of £2,000 from reserves. The Group owns a quantity of camping and other sPts equiFxnent which has been acquired over a number of years. Approximate value is £20,000 Liabilitias Hall fee3 1,000 The Notes cn Page 5 fomi an integral part of these Accounts. Approved by the Group Trustee Board on 30th September 2025 and signed on its behalf by.'- Pago 3
11th Fife (Burntisland) Scout Group Receipts & Payments Account Year ended 31 March 2025 2024-2025 2023-2024 Note RECEIPTS Voluntary Income Subscriptions Gift Aid Donations 10,068 11,445 4,521 480 1,135 Fund-Raising Activites 1,046 1,570 Group Activities Grants Scout Programme Events Sales 400 22.016 28 15,956 42 Investment Income Bank Interest 398 1,813 Total Receipts 35,091 35,827 PAYMENTS Fund-Raising Activites 41 Group Activities Programme Activities Badges & Uniform Donations Premises Equipment Purchase & Maintenance Equipment Insurance 19,283 3,226 1.135 2,500 3.057 583 28,251 4,005 60 2,450 4,965 477 Management & Administration Costs 705 743 Totsl Payments 30,530 40,951 Surplusl(Deficit> for year 4,561 (5,124} Page 4
11th Fife (Burntislandl Scout Group Notes to the Accounts Year ended 31 fvlarch 2025 2022025 2023-2024 1 Funds During the year the G¥oup moved bank provider, transferring all its cash reserves into a current account. All regular financial transactions, subscriptions and event income are paidIreiVed into this account. Consideration will be given during the next financial year to an investment account in order to maximise returns from the reseNes held. Trustees Remuneration & Expenses Trustees are not remunerated. £Nil12024 - £1081 was reimbursed foT directly incurred travel related expenses lo Nil Trustees1202¥ two}. 2 Subscription Income Cash Subscriptions Bank Subscriptions 10 19,430 19,440 70 19,020 19,090 Less- Bank charges Membeiship fees paid to District 913 6,732 11,445 8.428 10,068 3 Gift Aid Gift aid received 4.521 At 31 March 2025, Gift Aid submissions were pending in respect of donalions for 2022123, 2023124 and 202412512024-. 2022123 and 2023124}. Al 31 March 2025, Gift Aid submissions outstanding totalled £13,83812024'. £9,290), based on eligible donations of £55,35012024.' £37,160) received between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2025 {2024.' 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024}. 4 Fund Raising Income Badge Sewing Auchengillan Trang Murry Travel Icommissionl Civic Week Amazon Smile Hawkhirst Blair Proed$ from sale of kayaks 242 608 176 172 71 970 134 220 1,570 1,046 5 Grants Frfe Council 400 6 Scout Programme Events Income Events Income Less.- Bank charges 22,763 747 16,489 533 15,956 22,016 7 Premises Hall Rental Garage Rental 1,500 1,000 2,500 2,400 2,400 At 31 March 2025, hall rent of £1,000 wa5 a¢¢iued12024: £400 prepaid) and garage rental costs ot £56412024= £nill was prepaid. Page 5
11th Fife (Bumtisland) Scout Group Independent Examiner's Report Year Ended 31st Marth 2025 Independent Examiner's Reporl to the Trustees of the 11th Fife (Burntisland) Scout Group I report on the financial statements of the 11th Fife (Burntislan(J) Scout Group {"the Group") for Ihe year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 3 to 5. Respective responsibilities of Trusteos and Examiner The Group's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the acGounts in accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 ("the ACV) and the Charities Accounts {S¢otland} Regulations 2008 ("the Regulations"). The Group's Trustees cnnsider that the audit requirement of Regulation 1011)Id) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. 11 is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under sethion 44(1){c} of the Acl and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent Examlnefs Statement My examination ts carried out in accordance wrth the Regulation 11 of the CharitEs Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accountsng recoids kept by the Group and a cornparison of the accounts presented with the those records. It also includes consideral'on of any unusual iterns 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. 11th Fife {Burnti$land) Scout Group In connection with rny 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 Act and ihe Regulations, and (b) to prepare accounts which agree wrth the accounting records and comply with the Regulats'ons have not been met, or {2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the acwunts to be reached. on behalf ol SmarterTax Limitad 26th September 2025 Page 2