1st Brechin19th Angus) Scout Group Annual Report & Financial Ststements for the Year ended 31 March 2026 Charity No SC 036105
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Trustees. Annual Report for the period Pefic¥J start date Period end date Month Day rFI 2025 To 3151 1 March Year Year From 01 2026 Reference and administration details Charity namo Other names charlty is known 1st Brechin19th Angus) Scout Group Rogbtered charity numbef Charity's principal address SC036105 14 Boyd OrrAvenue Brechin Postcode DD9 6YH Names of the charity trustees on date of appn>val of Tntstees. Annual Report Name of pernon lor body) entitled to appoint trustee {rf any) Trustee name otrice (if any) Dat¢s acted If not for whole year Alison Todd ', Chairperson GLV Fiona Wllis Dorothy BLack Jen Pickett clai Alkinson Sarah Brymer Tamaryd Crockatt Emma Duncan Mtchael Falconer 10 Suzanne Jordan 11 Vikki Lee From 031(W2025 12 Karen Paton 13 Keri Callaghan 14 Jonathan Marshal From 1510512026 From 15105r2026 15 16 17 18 19 20 Page I
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Reference and administration details Names of all other Charity trustees durfng the period. rf any. Ifor example, those who rnslgned part way through the financial period) Name Sam Annand Dates acted If not for whol• yoar Unbl 0110412025 Kay Cameron Kat Robertson Until 03r2025 Until 031CV2025 Lee Ann Waddell Unbl 031(E12025 Shaur¢ Waddell Untsl 2610812025 Katherine Wshart Until 03106r2025 Structure, governance and management Type of governing document The Scout Group is constituted in temis of the Rules of the Scout Association, which is a charitable body incorporated by the Royal Charter. The Execub've Committee changed to a Trustee Board at our AGM on 3rd June 2025 as part of the structure changes within Scouting. Members of the Trustee Board are the charity trustees. The Trustee Board is responsible for charity governan and ensuring there are reSoUrS and well maintained facilities so that Section Teams can develop and run programmes. Certain responsibilities are delegated to a variety of smaller groups e.g.. Christmas Cards, fund raising and who report to the Commfftee. Trustsa rncruitment and appointment The Board members are chosen from parents and volunteers who are considered to have the appropriate gifts and skills. Objectives and activities Charitable pury)ses Scouting exists to acttvely engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Page 2
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Summary ofthe mal activities In relation to oblects As Chair of Brechin Scouts. l am proud to be part of such a strong and thriving ScoLrt group here in Angus. We have vibrant and growing sections across Beaver5. Cubs, Scouts and Young Leaders, and tt is a privilege to see so many young people involved. developing skills, Confiden and friendships. You will see from the activities outiirEd below the breadth of opportunities we provide and our clear commitment to the values and outcomes of the Scout movement-supporting young people to build resilien, develop practical ski51s, contribute to their communities. and grow into confKlent, responsible individuals. Our trustees are deeply committed and passionate about both the activities we offer and the wellbeing of every young person in our care. They WO tirelessly alongside our dedicated leaders to ensure a rich and varied programme. This includes not only our regular meetings and camps, but also memorable eXperienS such as trips to the Science Centre and exploring Glasgow. l am very aware of the planning, care and efft)rt that goes into making these opportunth'es possible. On beha of all our young people, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our volunteers and leaders-your time. energy and commitment make an enormous dIfferen. Behind the Sne$, there is also a great deal of work to keep everything running smoothty. From hall maintenance to administration, our trustees play a vital role, supported by a successful and enthusiast]c fundraising team. Together, they ensure the sustainabilty of our group and the continued opportunities for our young people. Finally, I would like to thank all the parents, carers, and local businesses who support Brechin Scouts. Your encouragement, involvement and generosrty help create the strong sense of communty we are so fortunate to have. We truty are part of something special APPENDIX I Achievements and performance Summary of the main Achievements of the charity during the Financlal perlod All of our sections have had another fantastic year. with great programmes and events, which the section leaders, reports will cover in more detail. All of our sections continue to be well attended and our waiting list is testament to the desire for parents to have their children involved with the group. We have continued to promote group activities, starting with a camp in June for Cubs and Scouis, with Beavers visff(ing for the day. Despite the awful weather, it was still a great weekend. In September all sections attended our first group activity camp at Fordell Firs. where everyone took part in a mixture of OLrtdoors activities, to suit each age group. This was a fantastic opportunty for all to take part in activities not nomially available to us at camps and is something l think we would love to do again. Page 3
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Our final event of 2025 was our usual trip to the panto, which was well attended by all sections. We kickstarted 2026 with a trip to Glasgow Science Centre for a sleepover for cubs and scouts. This was another first for us, using public transport ft)r all joumeys, as well as frtknng in as much culture into the trip as V could. with visrts to Kelvingrove and Glasgow Transport museum, as well as the scien Centre. all in just over 30 hoursl Plans are already afoot to try and organise our next group camp. hopefully later this year. Fundraising has continued this year. to raise funds to fix the hall floor. The leaders have helped run stslls at the Rugby fun day and Brechin Pageant. as well as supporting car parking at The Angus Show and cooking burgers for Simpson's Malta Field Event. We have also been fundraising to support some of our members attend Blair Atholl Jamborette and Iceland Jamboree. both running this summer, th1¢h we have just held a very successfijl Bingo night for. We appreciate all the help and support we have reiVed for all our fundraising - it has been amazing. I would like to take this opportunrty to thank all our leaders and young leaders who run our Beavers, Cubs and Scouis. They continue to provide great opportunities for our young people, leaching them resilien, independence and other skills they can use going foNrd in life. We wouldn't have such a great Group, without each and every one of you! SCOUT REPORT Summer Tem 2025 This teryn featured the Great Outdoors with lots happening outside of the scout hall. As always there was a camp at Kinnaird and some of our older Scouts took part in the expedition hike. It was a greater challenge than expected with torrential rain adding to the challenge. Despite this the expedition Scouts thoroughly enjoyed it wtth the added challenges. Celebrating V.E. Day whilst Gooking on fires and discussing why we were celebrating this. l Taking part in our very own Monopoly Run and finishing the tenn in traditional style with a Chippie Hike. Not to forget to mark out of ten the best Chippy in Brechinl Autumn Term 2025 still taking advantage of the good weather and light nights we spent more time outside. Leaming about fire lighting and what sources the Scouts could use to light the fire {cottonwool. tumble dryer fluff, Vaseline. tortilla chips) The Scouts made bread to cook on their fires. Lots of fun at Kinnaird for a wide games evening, then camp preparation took place for everyone attending Fordell Firs in September. All Scouts were given the opportunity to talk about the camp afterwards with their likes and dislikes. We looked at Knife skills and rVed wooden mushrooms. The Scouts loved this. Finishing the term with a chill out night of cooking bacon rolls on an open firel Winter Temi 2025 As always. a very busy term which featured heavily around cookingl Not that the Scouts complained!! We lebrated St AndreV Day in true traditional style with the Scouts planning, preparing and cooking a three-course meal. They played traditional Scottish Games too. Lots of fun. Every winter tem the Scouts help with the Christmas Card sorting, a very important fund- raising event for Brechin Scout Group. Attending the Panto is always good fun and enjoyed by everyone. Finishing the term at The Attic in Brechin. The Scouts can play darts, air hockey, tsble tennis, pool and use the X-box! A very chilled oui night. Chief Scout Gold Award awarded. Spring Tem 2026 Without a doubt this is a long term and can be challenging. However, saying this the Scouts have had a fabulous term WTth lots of variety. Sta.ng the term wrth a troop forum and this got the ball rolling. Planning and discussing camps, healthy eating at camp (can be quite ChaInging if left to the Scouts ..... Page 4
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Taking part in our very own Taskmaster, very competff(ive. Learning new skills by completing the Money Matters badge (hopefully the Scouts are now more knowledgeable about Money). Completing our Science Badge. with making mini bow and arrows, the science of fire starting. Even during the colder months there are camp open to the Scouts, and some took part in ACWAI at Dougalswood and despite the weather they really enjoyed rt. We have discussed and planned for an environmental project which we hope to complete next temi. Ending the term with some Smore cooking over Trangia's but with a slight Easter theme. (Easter bunnies and duck, marshmallows) Currently 19 Scouts. 1 Young Leader, 4 Adult Leaders. 201 badges were awarded. BEAVER REPORT Summer term was a busy time which saw us heading out on a nature walk, a trtp to spa and lots of team working. Outside of our regular weekly sessions, we joined Cubs and Scouts to hike to Queens Well and had a day visit to camp at Kinnaird Estate. Autumn temi we enjoyed a sleepover at the hall and a weekend camp at Fordell Firs with Cubs and Scouts. We had visit to Tesco to find out about technology in daily life and we did some experiments. Winter term was, as always, party season - Halloween Shenanan$, Panto and a party at The Attic to finish the year. We managed to fft some fire lighting and cooking in between partiesl Spring 2026 term, the weather wasnl great so we remained in the hall all temi. We were junk modelling, celebrab'ng Bums night. team working and we turned ourselves into Superheroes. 2025126 has seen Beavers awarded 205 badges. which includes 5 Chief ScoLrt Bronze Awards. CUBS REPORT Since our last AGM the cubs have been very busy w01ng towards of variety of badges. Summer tenn they leamed about first aid, personal safety. skate badge, local knowledge and fire safety where y visited the fire station. We also took part in a cub and scout camp at Kinnaird. Autumn tem the cubs completed the rest of the local knowledge badge, achieved their chef. international and world faith badges. They also learned about what to take and how to fold equipment for a camp as we had our group camp at Fordell Firs. This was such a good camp with the cub's doing activities like sailing, giant water slide and slip line. Winter term stsrted with a Day of the Dead Festival, then we did the pioneer badge and Christmas activities. The spring temi stsrted wtth the science badge, followed by then book reader and entertainer badges. The cubs also lebrated the cubs 110th birthday with a sleepover. They also had a sleepover at the Glasgow scien Centre. We said goodbye to 2 young leaders due to work and exams but have brought in an explorer to help out. Cubs were awarded with 445 badges including 5 Chief Scouts Silver. We look forward to this next tenn full of adventures and activities planned. Page 5
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on The Trustees have considered the reserves required and have agreed that at least three months of annual expenditure is an appropriate level of reseeS to rJ)ver the timing dIfferenS between reIptS and payments and to allow for any unexpected items of expenditure on the Maintenan of the Scout Hall. Our main fund raising event is the Christmas card delivery servi. We also organise fijnd raising events during the year. Detslls of any deficit There is no deficit Donated facilities and services Irf any APPENDIX 1 Other optional information Fundraising took pla at the annual Pageant with the Scouts organising a stall, which raised £120, the Christmas Card sortldelivery raised £2,466. Our total income was £27403 which was Sower than last year by just over £7000 {£34557 - 2025). This was due to the fact there was no major work done this account'ng year. We applied for a small grant which we received from Scot Midland (£463) to go towards purchasing 2 Plateau tents. Our expendrture total was £26045 which was signfficantly lower than the previous year £56931- 2025, This was due to work being completed for recladding of the hall roof in October 2024. Page 6
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report abov•. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees Si9nalure OSCR lIa¢¢#pt Alis Todd dltytel ortyp8d Full name ison Todd Posilion1o.g. Chair) Chairperson Date 9.6.26 Page 7
Independent examinef s report on the accounts Report to the Chaily name trusteeslmembers of 1 St Brethin (9th Angus) Scout Group Reglstered chartty SC036105 number On tho accounts of the charity ft>r the period Peric¥J start date Month March Period end date Month Year Year 31 i 2025 1st April 2026 Set out on pages 1_12 Respethe The chanS trustees are responsib for prepatsb.on of the accounts in accordance responsibllils of wrth the tem of the Charities and Trustee Investrnent {ScoYand} 2005 Act and the trustees and examiner Charf(ies Accounts {Scotlandl RegulatnS 2006 las amended}. The chanty trustees consider that the audrt requirement of Regulati( 10{11 {dl of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my respK)nsibilty to examine the accounts as required under section 4411)1¢) of the Act and to state whether parb"cuL4r matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independont My examinatKJn is carried out in aco)rdance with RegulatH)n 11 of the 20 Accounts examlnetrs statomgnt Regulab"ons. An eXaMinatn indudes a review of the aOunting rKords kept by the charity and a comparison of the a(nts presented with those recrdS. 11 also includes considerat.on of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees o)nceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audr( and, consequently. I do not express an audit Opinn on the view given by the accounts. Independent examinerfs In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention lother than that ststement disclosed on the atlached page1 whth gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements". to keep accounbng records in )rdants with section 44(11 (al of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 20(E Accounts Regulab"ons. and to prepare accounts which accord wrth the accounts'ng record$ and compty with ReguLatson 9 of the 2006 Ac£(wnts Regulabons have not been rrrf or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the )Unts to be reached. Russell Brown Dato: Signed- Name: Russell Brown Relevant professional qualificationls) or body MCIB Irf any): 16.6.26 Address: 14 Lubbock Park Brechin Page 8
1st Brechln (9th Angusl Scout Group Statement of Balances 31st March 2026 Bank and Cash Balances 2026 2025 Balance as at 31103125 SurpluslDeficit for the year Balance as at 31103126 8305 1358 9663 79 22374 8305 Bank CuTrent Account Card Balances, Equal Account & stn.pe Account Cash in Hand 8532 1131 7603 702 9663 8305 Other Asgets No GrfÈ due from HM Revenue & Customs The Group owns the Scout Hall at Wilson's Park. Brechin. The Group owns a quantity of eamwng and other SFLlrts equipment which has been acquired over a number of years. Llabllltles The Group has no other material liabilities or ob1"0nS Approved by the Group Executive Committee on 9th June 2026 and signed on its behalf by'.- Alison Todd Allson Todd ChalrnHn l)orothy Black Treasurer Page 9
1st Brtthln19th Ang) Seout Group Statement of Receipts a Payrnents Account Year ended 31 March 2026 2026 2025 RECEIPTS Voluntary Income Gift Aid Donations Other Income- Unrforms Fund-Raising Activities 897 719 6860 348 2586 6334 Group Activities Closing bal of Equajs Account Trips and Camps miSlIan0$ Grants Transfer to EqualslSln"pe Account 7213 110 463 6780 4007 37 14000 2600 Total Recelpts 27403 34557 PAYMENTS Expenses for Fundraising Acbvities Charitable Aclivities Donations Govemance Costs 38 26(X)7 974 55957 Total Payments 26045 56931 Surplusl{Defici¢} for year 1358 -22374 Page 10
1st Br•¢hln19th Angus) Scoui Group Noles to the Accounts Ggneral Fund 2026 2025 Recei Gfftmd Donaty"on$ Other In¢ome - Unifomis Fund Raising - Christmas Cards Fund Raising - Pageant Fund Raising - Celidh Other Fund Raising Campttrip$ Closing Equals Balan Grants Miscellaneous 897 719 6860 348 2274 522 1461 2077 4007 120 7213 463 110 14000 37 Total Receipts 20623 31957 Pa ments campriP$ Membership Dues paKI to HQ and District Fundraising Costs Badge and Unrfom Heating and Lighting Insurance Repairs and Mainlenance Equalslstripe Go Cardless Fees Bank Service Charges Miscellaneous 5,720 2,496 38 3745 2600 974 51 2760 1403 40134 2600 355 1,514 1,441 6,780 625 20 52 Total Paymenis 19694 54622 SurplusllDeficit) for year 929 -22,665 Notes l. The Trustees did not receive any remuneration or expenses during the year. No money has been given to a third party with a Trustee connection 2. Subscripb"on$ is now included under Donations 2025 Subs- £4286 2026 Subs- £5288 Page11
1 st Brechin (9th Angus) Scout Group Notes to the Accounts (Continued) Desi nated Unrestricted Fund$ 2026 Totsl 2025 Total Section Account Recei Donation Transfer to Equalslstripe Accounts 6780 Total 6780 Pa ments Charf(able Activiites 6351 Total 6351 2308 Surplusl(Deficit) Balance brought forward 429 702 292 410 Balan caled forward 1131 702 Total of Card Balances Balan in Equals & Stnpe AcGourrts 262 440 645 1131 702 Notes 1. We changed debit card systems from Equals to Stripe in Oct 2025 Page 12