33rd Ayrshire Scout Group Annual Report & Financial Statements for the Year ended 31st March 2026 Registered Charlty Number SC043258
33rd Ayrshire Scout Group SC 043258 Reference and Administrative Information Charity Name.. 33rd Ayrshire Scout Group Charity Registration Number. SC 043258 Contact Address: Scout Hall 29 Main Street Dalmellinglon KA6 7QL Trustees The Trustees serving at any time during the year and up to the date of signing of the accounts were as follows,. L Dempsey W Mccann F.C.CA F McHugh B.E.M. L Eccles K Ramage D Parker Chairman Treasurer Assistant GSL Independent Examiner Miss Carol Anne Dunlop FMAAT AATQB Balminnoch Cottage Balminoch Fami Straiton KA19 7LX Bankers Royal Bank of Scotland 30 Sandgate Ayr KA7 1BW
Trustees. Annual Report Year ended 31st March 2026 Structure. Gov•rnanca and Management Structure, govemmont and management The Groups goveming documents are those of The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in tum gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. The Group is a Trust eslabli$hed under ils rules which are ¢ommon to all Scouts. The Trustees a appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisatson and Rules of The Scout Association. The Group is managed by the Trustee Board, the members of which are the "Charity Trustees" of the S¢out Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible ft)r complying with legislation applicable lo charities. This includes registration. keeping proper accounts and making retums to the Charity Commission as appropriate. l Trustees complete The Scout Association trustee and mandatory leaming within the first six months of joining the Trustee Board, they also complete other Scout Association mandatory learning as required. The Trustee Board consists of Chair, Treasurer and Trustees who meet monthly. The Trustee Board exists to support the Leadership Teams in meeting the responsibilities of their appointments and in supporting them to run high quality and safe programs that give young people skills for life. The TTUStee Board maintain appropriate governance policies and oversight The Trustee Board is responsible for carrying out its purposes for public benefit, Complying with the charity's goveming document and the law, and managing the charitys resources responsibly. The Trustee Board is responsible for ensuring the charity is well managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good order and everyone follows legal reqU1ments and Scout Association Policy, Organisation and Rules. This includes responsibility for.. Promoting a positive image of Scouting in the community, as well as its developrnent., Developing, maintaining and regularly updating a risk register, including putting in place appropriate mitigations-, Ensuring that the finances are properly managed, and there are sufficient resources land reseNe$l to deliver high quality Scouting,. Ensuring a system of intemal controls is in place that 1$ designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss,. Ensuring that propety is appropriately managed. Maintaining appropriate insurance of persons. propety and equipment.. Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support., Having an open and transparent selection process for the recruitment of Trustees.. Appointing Advisors as required.. Ensuring effective administrab.on is in place lo support the Tnjstee Board,. Ensuring compliance with applicable governance and charity regulations, including in respect to safety and safeguarding,. Ensuring incidents a appropriately reported in line regulation and policy., Ensuring applicable policies and regulations are regularly reviewed and changes implemented as appropriate., En$urin9 transparency of operations, including in the preparation of accounts and holding an AGM., Ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation.,
Risk and Intsrnal Control The Group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide aSOnable assurance against material mismanagement or loss. these include 2 signatories for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policy to ensure that insurable risks are covered. Objectlves and Activities Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development. empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. As Scouts we are guided by the values.. Integrity- we act with integrity,. we are honesL trUSOrthY and loyal Respect- we have Self-SpeCt and respect for others Care- we support others and take Ca of the world in which we live Belief - we explore our faiths. beliets and attitudes Co-operation - we make a positive differefi', we co-operate with others and make friends. Achievements and Perfonnance This year has seen the group thrive wilh membership remaining high and we are delighted with the large number of young adutt leaders we now have within the group, they have been an invaluable part of our group. We have 2 of our members qualify for the 2026 Blair Atholl Jamborette and we are delighted to be able to support them both physically and ffnancially to help them make the most of this wonderful opportunity. We have been active within the district and region with attendan¢e at Scouts Millport Monopoly, Cubs bounce Ststion sleepover at Kilmamock, Beaver funday at Kilmarnock. Cubs are attending the district Cub Camp in May and Cubs and Beavers are attending the Science Centre Sleepover later in the year. All $e¢tions enjoyed a trip to Loch Ken a¢tivity Centre taking part in water sports and archery.
Trustees. Annual Réport (continued) Year ended 31st March 2026 Financial Review We present the financial statements for the year ended 31 st March 2026. Total incoming sourCeS for 2026 amounted to £23,96412025 £17,017). Resources expended totalled £22,71612025 £21.1051. The net incoming resources of 2026 were £1,248 {2025 outgoing £4,088) As at 31st March 2026. the group has total funds of £13,10712025 £11,859). Of which £4,975 were restricted and £8,132 were n$triC1ed. The Trustees consider the results of the year to be satisfactory and they leave the group in a good financial position for the future successful operation of its charitsble activities. ResoNes Pollcy The Trustees believe that around 6 months of annual expendibjre is an appopriate level of reseNes in expenditure. The Group held reserves of £13,107 which is above this level which we think is appropriate in these uncertain times. Investment Pollcy The Groups Income and Expenditure is very small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer lemi investments such as stocks and ShaS. The Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investrnent of its fvnds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks. Approved by the Group Executive Committee on ..................... and signed on their behalf by.. L Dempsey Chair Person
33rd Ayrshire Scout Group SC 043258 Independent Examiner's Report Year ended 31st March 2026 Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of tho 33rd Ayrshire Scout Group I report on the acwunts of the 33rd Ayrshire Scout Group I'lhe group") for the year ended 31sl March 2026 which are set out on pages 6 10 9. Respectlve respon8lbilitio$ of tru8tses and examiner The Group's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment {Scollandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts IScotland} Regulations 20061"Ihe regulalions"l- The Group's Trustees consider.lhat the audit requirement of Regulation 10{1}{dl does not apply. It is my responsibility lo examine the accounts as required under section 44 {1 of the Act and to stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent èxamlnorfs statemont 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 wth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disdosures 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 au¢Jit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Ind•pgndent examlnerfs statement In connection with my examination for the year ended 31 st March 2026, no matter has come lo my attention 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with the regulations and - lo prepare accounts which accord 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 lo be reached. Carol Anne Dunlop FMAAT MTQ8 Balminnoch Cottage Balminnoch Farm Slraiton KA19 7LX
33rd Ayrshire Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account Year ended 31st March 2026 Restrlcted Unrestricted Funds Funds 2026 2026 Total 2026 Total 2025 Note Recei Voluntary Income SubriptIOns Donations 1.533 2.548 1,533 2,548 807 1,761 Fund-Raising Activities 7,591 7,591 7.681 Grant Funding for Group Activities 11,326 966 12,292 6,768 Total Re¢81 11,326 12,638 23.964 17,017 Pa ments Cost of Fundraising 1,851 1,851 1,812 Group A¢tivities Programme Activities Badges & Unifomi Premises Training Management & Administration Costs 1,800 90 8,874 1,950 567 6,951 360 273 3.750 657 15,825 360 273 5,028 871 9,862 3.532 Totsl Pa ments 10.764 11,952 22,716 21,105 Sur lusl Deficlt for ear 562 686 4,0881
33rd Ayrshire Scout Group Statement of Balances At 31st March 2026 Restrictsd Unrestricted Funds Funds 2026 2026 Total 2026 Totsl 2025 Cash Bank & Do osit Balan¢es Balances as at 31st March 2025 4413 11,859 15.947 Movement in year. Surplusl{Deficitl for the year 562 686 14,0881 Balance as at 3131 Mar¢h 2026 4,975 8,132 13.107 11,859 Bank Treasury Account at 31$t March 2026 Bank Current Account at 31st March 2026 Bank Current Account at 31st March 2026 Cash in Hand at 31 st March 2026 3,286 4169 21 656 3.286 9,144 21 656 3,615 7,205 21 1,018 4,975 4,975 8.132 13,107 11,859 The Group owns the Scout Hall at 29 Main StreeL Dalmellington. The tide is held in the name of 33rd Ayrshire Scout Group with tiue deeds being held for safekeeping by our Treasurer Wilma Mccann. The Group also owns a quantity of camping equipment and olher equipment whiGh has been acquired over a number of years. Llabilities The Group has no material liabilities or obligations at 31 st March 2026 The Notes on Page 8 and 9 form an integral part of these Accounts. Approved by the Group Executive Committee on ... and signed ors its behalf by.. S,S.2G L Dempsey Chaiman Wilma Mccann FCCA Treasurer
33rd Ayrshire Scout Group Notes to the Accounts Year Ended 31st March 2026 1. Funds The Group maintsin$ 3 undesignated general funds for all its financial transactions. 2. Trustse Remuneration and Related Party Transactlon$ No Trustees received any renumeration during the year There were no related party transactions during tha year. 3. Subscription In¢om• R•$tri¢t¢d Unrestricted Fund$ Funds 2026 2028 Total 2026 Total 2025 Received from m&mr$ Less." Paid to Scout Headquarters Totsl dona09 3.202 1,669 1,533 3.202 1.669 1.s33 2.715 4,e23 4. FUndraing In¢omo Rostrictod Unrestricted Funds Fund$ 2026 2026 T¢tsl 2026 Total 2025 Coffee Momlng- Summer Coffee Moming- Chrislmas Duck Ra Christma$ Card Delivery Green Treasure Hunt Bum$ Supper Ladies Day IIk Lamp Raffle Bingo Sponsored Walk 949 860 650 410 37 453 3.350 908 879 790 369 860 650 410 37 453 3.350 117 192 573 516 2,839 728 192 573 652 7.681 7.591 S. Grnnts Received Re$trict•d Unre$tri¢tsd Funds Funds 2026 2026 Total 2026 Total 2025 ARIA Boots EAC Cost of Living heating grant Scout Scouand Patha A¢tion Group Shire Housing Dalmellington Parish Development Trust Scotti8h Mining Welfare Tru$t Co Op Communty Fund 5.178 5.178 4,500 768 1,500 1,800 998 300 2A50 600 1.800 998 300 2,450 600 500 500 11.326 966 12.292 6,768
33rd Ayrshire Scout Group Notes to the Accounts (continued) Year Ended 31st March 2026 6. Cost of Fundraising R•strr¢tsd UnrostrÉ¢tsd Fund$ Fund$ 2026 2026 Totsl 2028 Totsl 2025 Coffee Moming- Summer Coffeè Moming- Christmas Duck Race Prizes Ladies Day Green Treasure Hunt Lamp Raffle Bingo Bums Supper 186 239 100 1,042 18 160 60 46 1.851 186 239 100 1,042 18 160 60 160 232 100 1320 1,851 1812 7. Premises R8strlcted Unrestricted Funds Funds 2026 2026 Totsl 2028 T¢tsl 2025 Cleaning Heating and Lighting Insuran¢e Repairs and Maintenance 116 2A09 2.464 1,962 116 2,409 2A64 10,836 26 3,131 8,874 4,361 6.951 15,825 9,862