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$hed under ils rules which are ¢ommon to all Scouts. The Trustees a
appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisatson and Rules of The Scout Association.
The Group is managed by the Trustee Board, the members of which are the "Charity Trustees" of the S¢out
Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible ft)r complying with
legislation applicable lo charities. This includes registration. keeping proper accounts and making retums
to the Charity Commission as appropriate.
l Trustees complete The Scout Association trustee and mandatory leaming within the first six months of
joining the Trustee Board, they also complete other Scout Association mandatory learning as required.
The Trustee Board consists of Chair, Treasurer and Trustees who meet monthly. The Trustee Board exists
to support the Leadership Teams in meeting the responsibilities of their appointments and in supporting them
to run high quality and safe programs that give young people skills for life. The TTUStee Board maintain
appropriate governance policies and oversight
The Trustee Board is responsible for carrying out its purposes for public benefit, Complying with the charity's
goveming document and the law, and managing the charitys resources responsibly.
The Trustee Board is responsible for ensuring the charity is well managed, risks are assessed and mitigated,
buildings and equipment are in good order and everyone follows legal reqU1￿ments and Scout Association
Policy, Organisation and Rules.
This includes responsibility for..
Promoting a positive image of Scouting in the community, as well as its developrnent.,
Developing, maintaining and regularly updating a risk register, including putting in place appropriate
mitigations-,
Ensuring that the finances are properly managed, and there are sufficient resources land reseNe$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 trUS￿OrthY 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 Sha￿S. 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
Sub￿riptIOns
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&m￿r$
Less." Paid to Scout Headquarters
Totsl dona￿0￿9
3.202
1,669
1,533
3.202
1.669
1.s33
2.715
4,e23
4. FUndra￿ing 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
I￿Ik
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