2023-03-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

From (start date) 0 1 0 4 2 2 to end date 3 1 0 3 2 3

Section A

Reference and administration details

Charity name 1[st] Lilliput Sea Scout Group

Other names the charity is known by Registered charity number

Charity s principal address

Postcode

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	TrusteeName	Office (ifany)	Dates acted if not for wholeyear

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Section A Reference and administration details (continued)

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

	Type of advisor	Name	Address
	SectionB	Structure, governance andmanagement

Description of the charity s trusts

Type of governing document
		The Group's governing documents 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, Organisationand Rules of The Scout Association.
(e.g. trust deed,constitution)
How the charity is constituted
		The Group is a trust established under its rules which are
(e.g. trust, association, company)		common to all Scouts.
Trustee selection methods		The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
(e.g. appointed by, electedby)		Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose toinclude additional information,where relevant,about:		The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee, the members of which are the rity Trustees of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees theyare
		responsible for complying with legislation applicable tocharities.
		This includes the registration, keeping proper accountsand
		making returns to the Charity Commission asappropriate.
Policies and procedures adopted for:		The Committee consists of 3 independentrepresentatives, Chair,
a) the induction and training of trustees;		Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout Leaders
b) trustee' consideration of majorrisks		individual section leaders and parent srepresentationand meets
and the systems and procedures to		every 2months.
manage them
		This Group Executive Committee exists to support the Group
		Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of theappointments
		and is responsible for:
		The maintenance of Groupproperty;
		The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance;
		The insurance of persons, property andequipment;
		Group publicoccasions;
		Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adultsupport;
		Appointing any sub committees that may berequired;
		Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than
		those who are elected.

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Section B Structure, governance and management(continued) Risk and Internal Control The Group Executive Committee has identified the majorrisks towhich they believe the Group is exposed, these havebeen reviewed and systems have been established tomitigateagainst them. The main areas of concern that havebeenidentifiedare: Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the church,communitycentre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocalarrangementsexist with these organisations. The Group hassufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigateagainst permanentloss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessmentsare undertaken before allactivities. Reduced income from fund raising. The Group isprimarilyreliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. Thegroup does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity ofactivitiesshould there be a major reduction in income. TheCommitteecould raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarilyor permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliantupon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders toanunacceptable level in a particular section or the group asawhole then there would have to be a contraction,consolidationor closure of a section. In the worst case scenario thecompleteclosure of the Group. Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a reductionin membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Risk and Internal Control The group has in place systems ofinternal controlsthatare designed to provide reasonable assurance againstmaterial mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories forall payments and a comprehensive insurance policies toensure that insurable risks arecovered.

Section B Structure, governance and management(continued) Risk and Internal Control The Group Executive Committee has identified the majorrisks towhich they believe the Group is exposed, these havebeen reviewed and systems have been established tomitigateagainst them. The main areas of concern that havebeenidentifiedare: Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the church,communitycentre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocalarrangementsexist with these organisations. The Group hassufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigateagainst permanentloss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessmentsare undertaken before allactivities. Reduced income from fund raising. The Group isprimarilyreliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. Thegroup does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity ofactivitiesshould there be a major reduction in income. TheCommitteecould raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarilyor permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliantupon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders toanunacceptable level in a particular section or the group asawhole then there would have to be a contraction,consolidationor closure of a section. In the worst case scenario thecompleteclosure of the Group. Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a reductionin membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Risk and Internal Control The group has in place systems ofinternal controlsthatare designed to provide reasonable assurance againstmaterial mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories forall payments and a comprehensive insurance policies toensure that insurable risks arecovered.

Risk and Internal Control The Group Executive Committee has identified the majorrisks towhich they believe the Group is exposed, these havebeen reviewed and systems have been established tomitigateagainst them. The main areas of concern that havebeenidentifiedare: Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the church,communitycentre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocalarrangementsexist with these organisations. The Group hassufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigateagainst permanentloss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessmentsare undertaken before allactivities. Reduced income from fund raising. The Group isprimarilyreliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. Thegroup does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity ofactivitiesshould there be a major reduction in income. TheCommitteecould raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarilyor permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliantupon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders toanunacceptable level in a particular section or the group asawhole then there would have to be a contraction,consolidationor closure of a section. In the worst case scenario thecompleteclosure of the Group. Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a reductionin membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Risk and Internal Control The group has in place systems ofinternal controlsthatare designed to provide reasonable assurance againstmaterial mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories forall payments and a comprehensive insurance policies toensure that insurable risks arecovered.

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Section C Objectives andactivities

Section C Objectives andactivities

Summary of the objects of thecharity set out in its governingdocument Summary of the main activitiesin relation to theseobjects

The objectives of the 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 fullphysical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals,as responsible citizens and as members of their local national andinternational communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractivescheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promiseand Law and guided by adultleadership. As a Sea Scout Group many of our activities are water based and we maintain a large fleet of boats so the young people can experience as many different types of water activities as possible. In addition to a full programme of badge work we organise outing into the community and at least one camp for everyone each year.

Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

Youmay chooseto include further statements, where relevant,about:		In addition to the help we get from parents during meetings, some have volunteered when we have maintenance projects
		with our premises and equipment thus saving the Group
		considerable expense.
Policy ongrantmaking;		There is a small group of volunteers who help the fund raising committee.
		We have a fully equipped bunk house that we are able to
Contribution made byvolunteers.		rent out to visiting groups and a large marquee which in
		addition to using on our camps can be hired out to the local
		community.
Public benefitstatement		The Group meets the Charity Commission's public
		benefit criteria under both the advancement of education
		and the advancement of citizenship or community
		development headings.

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SectionD	Achievements and performance	Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievementsof
the charity during theyear
		We have a full programme of Scouting and are
		awarding Badges regularly. With the reintroduction of
		Nights away we have held several camps which have been
		very well supported. There is still a long waiting list for all
		sections in the group.
		We have a thriving Explorer Group using our premises and
		visitors are returning to our bunk house facilities.

Section E			Finan	Finan
Brief statement of the charity	s policyon			Reserves Policy
reserves				The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources
				to continue the charitable activities of the group shouldincome
				and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Executive
				Committee considers that the group should hold asum
				equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £80,000.
				The Group held reserves of approximately £312,000 against
				this at year end. The Trustees are rebuilding the reserves
				after the recent expenditure on the building to be ready to
				replace any equipment that might fall below the high
Quantify and explain anydesignations				standard expected.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
(circumstances plus steps to	eliminate)

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Further financial review details (optional information)

Youmay chooseto includeadditional	Youmay chooseto includeadditional
information, where relevant, about:
				Investment Policy
the charity s principal sources of funds
				The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and asa
				consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest inlonger-
				term investments such as stocks and shares. The Grouphas
				therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment ofits
				funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstreambanks
				or building societies.
how expenditure has supported the key			The Group Executive regularly monitors the levels ofbank
objectives of	thecharity;			balances and the interest rates received to ensure thegroup
				obtains maximum value and income from itsbanking
				arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using anaccount
				that requires a period of notice before funds may bewithdrawn,
				before doing so the Group Executive considers the cash flow
				requirements.
investment	policy andobjectives
	Section F		Other Optional Information
Plans for future periods (details ofany
significant activities planned toachieve
them)
				Over the next year we plan a full programme of Scouting with
				Several camps already organised.
				We also plan on demolishing and rebuilding our Boat Shed.
	Section G		Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above

Signed on behalf of the charity s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary,Chair) Date	0 6 2 3 Simon Inge Keith Redwood GroupScout Leader Chairman	0 6 2 3 Simon Inge Keith Redwood GroupScout Leader Chairman	0 6 2 3 Simon Inge Keith Redwood GroupScout Leader Chairman	0 6 2 3 Simon Inge Keith Redwood GroupScout Leader Chairman	0 6 2 3 Simon Inge Keith Redwood GroupScout Leader Chairman	0 6 2 3 Simon Inge Keith Redwood GroupScout Leader Chairman	0 6 2 3 Simon Inge Keith Redwood GroupScout Leader Chairman
	GroupScout Leader						Chairman
			0	6	2	3

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Lilliput Sea Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account

		Year start date	Year start date	Year start date	Year end date
		For the year from	1st April 2022	To	31st March 2023
	Receipts and payments
	2022/2023 Unrestricted funds £ Receipts 54,287 9,587 - 44,700 24,072 - - 39,982 108,754 - 800 800 2,784 - - 255 3,039 513 457 Sub total 970 The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service PropertyRent income Other investment income Building Society interest Maintenancegrant Other grants Sub total Fundraising (gross) Bunk House Hall hire Other fundraising activities Sub total Investment income Bank interest Grants Donations, legacies and similar income Membership subscriptions Less:Membership subscriptions paid on (National/County/Area/District) Net membership subscriptions retained Donations Legacies Gift Aid Camps & activities Sub total				2021/2022
					Unrestricted funds
			£		£
			54,287 9,587 - 44,700 24,072 - - 39,982 108,754 - 800 800 2,784 - - 255 3,039 513 457 970
	Donations, legacies and similar income
Membership subscriptions Membership subscriptions paid	Membership subscriptions		54,287		46,691
	Less:Membership subscriptions paid on (National/County/Area/District)		9,587 -		(9,503)
	Net membership subscriptions retained		44,700		37,188
Donations Legacies Gift Aid Camps & activities	Donations		24,072		24,170
	Legacies		-		1,000
	Gift Aid		-		11,719
	Camps & activities		39,982		21,411
	Sub total		108,754		95,487
	Grants		-		10,667
	Maintenancegrant
	Other grants		800		400
	Sub total		800		11,067
	Fundraising (gross)
	Bunk House		2,784		2,843
	Hall hire		-		-
			-		-
	Other fundraising activities		255		115
	Sub total		3,039		2,957
	Investment income
	Bank interest		513		19
	Building Society interest		457		170
	The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service
	PropertyRent income
	Other investment income
	Sub total		970		189
	Total Gross Income Asset and investment sales, etc. Total receipts 1 LT700002
			113,562		109,701
Asset sales			1,027		740
			114,589		110,441

		Year start date	Year start date	Year start date	Year end date
		For the year from	1st April 2022	To	31st March 2023
	Receipts and payments
	Payments	2022/2023 Unrestricted funds £			2021/2022
					Unrestricted funds
			£		£
	Charitable Payments
Youth programme Training	Youth programme and activities		4,394		1,142
	Adult support and training		330		370
	Rent
Water Energy	Water and Sewerage		1,272		1,196
	Electricityand Gas		5,302		2,452
	Insurance		7,398		7,003
	Repairs and Renewals		11,640		7,833
Materials & equipment	Materials and equipment		7,311		2,971
Camp Costs AGM	Printing and photocopying		5,779		2,498
	Contribution to camp costs		22,012		9,494
	Uniforms		5,083		1,970
	AGM and trustee expenses		81		54
Leaders' presentation evening	Other costs - Leaders' presentation evening		3,927		3,257
Fun day	Other costs - Scouts' fund day		-		-
Books, badges	Other costs detail 3		-		-
	Sub total		74,528		40,239
	Fundraisingexpenses
	Fund raisingcosts		287
	Books & badges		4,632		3,683
	Detail 3
	Other fundraisingcosts
	Sub total		4,919		3,683
	Total Gross Expenditure Asset and investment purchases, etc. Total payments Cash funds last year end
			79,447		43,922
**Asset purchases **			19,484		10,524
			98,931		54,446
			312,038		296,380

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Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year	Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year	Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
2022/2023 Unrestricted funds £			2022/2023		2021/2022
					Unrestricted funds
			£		£
-
Cash funds
Bank current account			6,133		1,590
Bank deposit account			220,141		209,482
Buildingsocietyaccount			85,764		85,308
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service
Cash/Floats
Total cash funds			312,038		296,380
Other monetary assets
Tax claim
Debts due from the County/Area/District/Group
Insurance claim
Sub total			-
Investment assets
Investmentproperty- detail
Quoted investments
Other investments - detail
Sub total			-
Non monetary assets for charity's own use
Badge stock
Shopstock
Other stock
Land and buildings
Motor vehicles
Scoutingequipment,furniture etc
Other
Sub total			-
Liabilities
Accounts notyetpaid
Expenses incurred but not invoiced
Subscriptions notyetpaid
Loan - detail
Other liabilities
Sub total			-		-
Contingent liabilities and future obligations The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 07 June 2023 (the date of the Executive Committee meeting that approved the accounts) and signed on their behalf by Signature Print Name
			Keith Redwood Chair
			Maggie Spiers Treasurer

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1[st] Lilliput Sea Scout Group

1[st] Lilliput Sea Scout Group

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 1[st] Lilliput Sea Scout Group for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

*** DRAFT ***

Signed:

Name: Martin Aldridge

Qualification: Chartered Tax Adviser

Address: Towngate House, 2-8 Parkstone Road Poole, Dorset, BH15 2PW

Date: