1st East Kilbride Scout Group Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 Scottish Charity Number SC038881 1st East Kilbride Scout Group Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 The Executive Committee have pleasure in presenting their report tO8ether with the financial Statements and independent examinerfs report forthe year ended 31 March 2025. Name and Address The Groups name is the I" East Kilbride Scout Group and It may be contacted at 18 Walpole Lane, East Kilbrlde, G74 58. Constltutlon and Purpose5 of the Scout Group The Scout Group is constituted in terms of the Pollcy Rules of the Scout Association, which Is a charitable body incorporated by Royal Charter. The Group is a reglstered Scott15h Charity - No SC038881, Scouting exlsts to actively engage and support young people In thelr personal development, empowerlng them to make a positive contribution to society. Scouting takes place when young people, in partnershlp wlth adults, work together based on the values of Scoutln8. Trurtees The followlnB is a list of existing trustees Name P051tlan Stewart Cusick Chair Jonathan Arthur Treasurer Michelle Guy Trustee Michael Dickson Trustee John O'connor Trustee Steven Macgregor Trustee Alan Blngham Trustee Pauline Hollinsworth Trustee Gary (YDonnell Trustee Barry Slme Trustee Sarah Mccallum Trustee Trustees of the group were recruited and appointed in accordance with the Pollcy organisation and Rules {°POR"l of the Scout A550Clation - as at 4th September 2024. 1st East Kilbride Scout Group Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Artivltles and Achlevements during Ihe account year The Group continues to work hard to deliver a balanced programme for the young people but the challenge5 for the Group continue to grow. The loss of a highly experienced Beaver Lead Volunteer has been felt with the current impact being that the Group does not have a functioning Beaver section. This coupled with the reduction to one Scout Sectlon has reduced the total number of young people currently with the Group. The accounts show that the ongolng financial pressures for the group are buildin8. This is in part due to the costs remaining static while the money brought Into the group through subscription payments Isubsl and fundrai5in8 has diminished. The current sltuation cannot be maintained. there is a fiscal threat that can only be met through growi n8 the group. It is hoped that clarifyin8 this Stark sltuatlon will hopefully be the 'call to arms" that is needed to get the Group back to full health. The current flnancial report shows the balance s below the previously agreed reserves an Issue that will be taken forward by the volunteers as a priorty. Approved by the Group Trustee Board land AGM held 03105120261 and signed on its behalf by: Jonathan Arthur Trustee 3 March 2026 1st East Kilbride Scout Group Independent Examinerfs report For the year ended 31 March 2025 IndepeTrdent Examinerfs Report to the Trustee5 of l East Kilbride Scout Group I report on the account5 of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 whlch are set out on pages 5 to 8. Re5pectlve responslbllitles of trustees and examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wlth the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment Iscotlandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 la5 amendedl 1.the 2006 regulations"l.The charity'5 trustees consider that the audlt requirement of Regulation 1011 Idl of the 2006 Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examlne the accounts as required under 5ectlon 44111 Icl of the 2005 Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Bas15 of Independent examinerfs statement My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Regulations. An examinatlon includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those records. It also Includes conslderation of any unusual Items or dlsclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the trustees concernlng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audlt, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view glven by the accounts. Independent examlnerfs staternent In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention l. whlch 8ives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requlrements: to keep accountlng record5 in accordance with Section 4411) lal of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Regulatlons, and to prepare accounts whlch accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulatlon 9 of the 2006 Regulations have not been met, or 2. to which, in my opinion, attentlon should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Catherlne Lee Certlfled Publk Accountant 13 Westport, Halrmyres. East Kllbrfde, G75 8QR Date: 1st East Kilbride Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 March 2025 Note 2025 2024 Recelpts Voluntary income Grants recelved Subscrlptions 2,961 2,425 Hall Income Receipts from fund ralsln8 actlvities 1,144 18 Glft ald income 922 1,378 Total recelpts S,027 3,821 Payments Payments relating to 8roup activlties: Camp and sleeFK)ver costs Inetl 15181 1,413 Group outin85 Inetl 59 138 Uniform costs Inetl 994 480 Equipment 3W 180 Trainin8 295 Other costs 719 1,199 8uildln8 Costs.. Bulldin8 Improvement Work5 Insurance 2,114 1,956 Heat and light 19421 1,348 Malntenance, cleaning, and upgrade 1,710 1,617 Professlonal fees IT costs 461 461 Donatlons Bank charges 273 391 Total payments 5,170 9,478 (Deficlt) for the year 11431 15,6571 All funds are unrestricted 1st East Kilbride Scout Group Statement of Balances as at 31 March 2025 Note 2025 2024 Bank and cash In hand Opening balance5 5.880 11,537 Surpluslldeficitl of funds 11431 15.6571 Closing balances 5,737 5,880 Reserves General fund5 5,737 5,880 The notes on pages 7 and 8 form an inte8ral part of these flnanclal statements. Approved by the Group Executive Committee on 4, September 2024 and slgned on Its behalf by: Stewart Cuslck Chalr Jonathan Arthur Treasurer 1st East Kilbride Scout Group Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Purposes of funds The funds are utilised to carry out the activities of the Scout Group, under the direction of the Scout Leaders. The funds are unrestricted. Trustees No trustee, or any person connected wrth a trustee, received any remuneration for their servlces or expenses durlng the year.12024- nil) Grants received 2025 2024 Scout Association South Lanarkshire Council Subscrlption income 2025 2024 Beavers 2,010 2,180 Cubs 1,950 1,225 Scout Troop 1,620 2,165 5,580 5,570 Less: Paid to Scout Headquarters 12,6191 13,1451 2,961 2,425 1st East Kilbride Scout Group Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Fund Raising Income 2025 2024 Other Income 1,144 1,144 18