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2023-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 April 2023 To 31 December 2023

Charity name: First Blofield and Brundall Sea Scout Group

Charity registration number: 1018467

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The Purpose of Scouting
Scouting exists to actively engage and
support young people in their personal
development, empowering them to make
a positive contribution to society.
The Values of Scouting
As Scouts we are guided by these
values:
Integrity- We act with integrity; we are
honest, trustworthy and loyal.
Respect- We have self-respect and
respect for others.
Care- We support others and take care
of the world in which we live.
Belief- We explore our faiths, beliefs
and attitudes.
Co-operation- We make a positive
difference; we cooperate with others and
make friends.
The Scout Method
Scouting takes place when young
people, in partnership with adults, work
together based on the values of
Scouting:
●
Enjoy what they are doing and
have fun
●
Take part in activities indoors and
outdoors
●
Learn by doing
●
Share in spiritual reflection
●
Take responsibility and make
choices
●
Undertake new and challenging
activities
●
Make and live by their Promise.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 We are a Sea Scout Group and
Recognised by the Royal Navy.
Beavers and Cubs are given taster
sessions on the water. Scouts and
Explorers spend the summer months at
our Water Base each week. They carry
on through the School holidays to
maximise their opportunities and make
the most of the longer evenings and
warmer weather.
All our sections have the opportunity to
attend a camp and take part in
community and nature projects.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 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.
The trustees have also received formal
training to enable them to carry out their
duties as required by the Scout
Association Policy, Organisation and
Rules (PORs).
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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Grants are available to families suffering
financial hardship to ensure Scouting is
available to all.
This year we helped families to keep
their youngsters in Scouting who were
furloughed or made redundant by
waiving their subs.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 The Group takes a risk averse approach
to investment and any surplus funds are
retained in an interest bearing account.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 The Group is entirely dependent on
volunteers to run with no renumerated
posts. All of the Trustee Board and
section leaders are volunteers.
Volunteers are essential to the
continuation of the Group and to enable
the young people to learn skills for life
and experience the opportunities and
skills Scouting has to offer.
We have been lucky to have a team
dedicated to fund raising this year and
they have raised additional funds for the
Group.
Other The Group supports adult volunteer and
leaders training, including financially,
which enables the Group to promote
scouting programs and provide a wider
range of activities to the sections.
The financial support is 50% of the
course or qualification & out of pocket
expense, where County and/or District
meet the other 50%.

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 Financial support has been made
available to families that have needed it
and it has been a privilege to be able to
ensure that Scouting is accessible to all.
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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
We are a Sea Scout Group and proud to
be one of 105 Groups recognised by the
Royal Navy.
All sections are given the opportunity to
spend time on the water, including the
Beavers who are given taster sessions
on the water with their parents and Cubs
who incorporate water activities into their
summer program.
Scouts and Explorers spend the summer
months at our Water Base each week.
They carry on through the school
holidays to maximise their opportunities
and make the most of the longer
evenings and warmer weather.
All our sections have the opportunity to
attend a camp and take part in
community and environmental projects.
Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 Due to a dedicated team of volunteers, a
activities against objectives number of events and evenings have
set been put on and have proved to be
successful in raising funds for the Group.
Investment performance Para 1.41 N/A
against objectives
Other N/A

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 This year has shown an increase in
income, with incomings exceeding
outgoings despite being a shortened
year due to the adjustment to the
Group’s reporting period.
This stage payments being made for a
trip to Kandersteg International Scout
Centre in 2025 and no payment of
capitation to Scout HQ as it didn’t fall into
this shortened accounting period.
The Group continues to be financially
well placed with more than sufficient
reserves going forward (minimum
requirement of £4,500).
Looking forward to 2024 and 2025 there
are some upcoming costs that the Group
will need to meet. These include:
●
creating a drainage system at the
Ward Room side of the HQ
building to prevent any further
flooding of the property,
●
replacement of the safety boat
outboard engine, and
●
the replacement of the HQ heating
system (due to its age and
specification the annual servicing
of it is difficult to procure and also
costly).
There is also the international trip to
Kandersteg in the summer of 2025 being
planned by the Scout & Explorer
sections.
Participants, with the assistance of
leaders and the Board of Trustees, will
be responsible for funding this
expedition.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The Group's policy on reserves is to hold
sufficient resources to continue the
charitable activities of the group should
income and fundraising activities fall
short.
The Group Executive Committee
considers that the group should hold a
sum equivalent to 3 months running
costs, circa £4,500.
The Group holds sufficient funds in
reserve to meet £4,500.00
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £10,000
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 N/A

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The Group is primarily reliant upon
income from subscriptions and
fundraising.
The Group holds a reserve to ensure the
continuity of activities should there be a
major reduction in income.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 The Group takes a risk averse approach
to investment and any surplus funds are
retained in an interest bearing account.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 The Group Trustee Board has identified
the major risks to which they believe the
Group is exposed, these have been
reviewed and systems have been
established to mitigate against them.
The main areas of concern that have
been identified are:
Damage to the building, property and
equipment.
The Group has sufficient buildings and
contents insurance in place to mitigate
against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters
and members.
The Group, through the capitation fees,
contributes to the Scout Associations
national accident insurance policy. A
further insurance policy is held to insure
helpers who are not uniformed. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all
activities.
Reduced income from fund raising.
The Committee could raise the value of
subscriptions to increase the income to
the group on an ongoing basis, either
temporarily or permanently. A reserve
fund is also maintained, equivalent to
three months running costs.
Reduction or loss of leaders.
The group is totally reliant on volunteers
to run and administer the activities of the
group. If there was a reduction in the
number of leaders to an unacceptable
level in a particular section or the group
as a 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.
Reduction or loss of members.
The Group provides activities for all
young people aged 6 to 18. If there was
a reduction in 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.
The group has in place systems of
internal controls that are designed to
provide reasonable assurance against
material mismanagement or loss, these
include 2 signatories for all payments
and insurance policies to ensure that
insurable risks are covered.
Other N/A

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 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 PORs of The Scout
Association.
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 The Group is a trust established under its
rules which are common to all Scouts.
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 The Trustees are appointed in
accordance with the PORs of The Scout
Association.
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Members of the Trustee Board complete
mandatory training modules as required
by the Scout Association PORs.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 The Group is managed by the Trustee
Board and Leadership Team. All
members of the Trustee Board are
‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group
which is an educational charity. Many of
the section leaders have also opted in to
be charity Trustees.
The Trustee Board are responsible for
complying with legislation applicable to
charities. This includes the registration,
keeping proper accounts and making
returns to the Charity Commission as
appropriate.
The Trustee Board has one ex-officio
member: the Group Scout Leader.
Individual section leaders (if opted to
take on the responsibility) and parent’s
also make up the board. The committee
meets at least every 3 months.
The Trustee Board exists to support the
Group Scout Leader in meeting the

Relationship with any related Para 1.51 The Scout Association 306101 parties Other N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name First Blofield and Brundall Sea Scout Group

Other name the charity uses
1st Blofield and Brundall Sea Scout Group
1st Blofield and Brundall Sea Scouts
1stB&B
Registered charity number 1018467
Charity’s principal address ℅The Treasurer
77 Norwich Road
Salhouse
Norwich
NR13 6QQ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name Office
(if any)		 Dates
acted if not
for whole
year		 Name of person (or
body) entitled to
appoint trustee (if any)
1 Alison Myers Chair
2 Catherine Cracknell Secretary
3 Vicki Welin Treasurer
5 James Page
6 Ann Kelly
7 John Kelly
8 Kyle
Hampshire-Smith
9 Simon Welin

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others N/A

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) N/A

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details N/A Other optional information N/A

Declarations

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:

Date:

2023 2022-2023
Income
Bank Interest 194.48 47.82
Donaton 1,404.73 5,654.73
Events 1,674.39 2,526.99
Events - Beavers 60.00 455.00
Events - Cubs 1,904.34 1,240.00
Events - Explorers 1,110.00 250.00
Events - Scouts 2,691.00 3,955.00
Fundraising 1,261.06 309.04
Gif Aid 6,690.79 0.00
Grant 2,500.00 684.13
MembershipFees 8,039.88 10,002.76
Rent 2,505.85 1,980.05
RYA - Royal YachtngAssociat 3,008.00 0.00
Expense
ActvityEquipment 5,675.32 3,213.52
Admin 201.96 315.53
Badges 405.42 595.80
Bank Fees 427.96 502.64
CampingEquipment 883.79 265.75
Events 3,709.54 1,258.06
Events - Beavers 70.00 571.00
Events - Cubs 1,708.97 1,956.34
Events - Explorers 1,381.57 282.00
Events - Scouts 2,466.60 4,424.66
Fuel 533.50 181.38
Insurance 1,734.00 2,793.66
Meetngs - Beavers 171.37 141.98
Meetngs - Cubs 184.35 79.12
Meetngs - Explorers 64.99 67.68
Meetngs - Scouts 288.04 248.15
MembershipCosts 0.00 4,222.00
RYA - Royal YachtngAssociat 607.23 661.96
Training 1,037.74 783.23
Utlites 758.29 1,112.09
Venue Maintenance 3,851.73 10,156.24
Account balances
Group 10,630.27 5,503.42
Beavers 3,508.24 1,740.18
Dreadnaught ESU 629.86 632.66
Cubs 0.00 2,305.91
Scouts 4,001.60 3,933.18
Savings 1 0.00 1,002.81
Savings 2 24,056.48 20,942.24
Expense Account 116.10 0.00
Summary
Account balance brought forward 36,060.40 42,787.67
Total income 33,044.52 27,105.52
Total expenditure 26,162.37 33,832.79
Net income 6,882.15 -6,727.27
Account balance carried forward 42,942.55 36,060.40

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