Charity name: Cheltenham District Scout Council
Charity registration number: 1021577
Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year to 31 March 2021
Trustees’ Annual Report for the year to 31 March 2021
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Cheltenham District Scout Council |
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| Registered charitynumber | 1021577 |
| Charity’s principal contact address |
55 Huckley Way Bradley Stoke Bristol BS32 8AR Tel: 07515751007 Email: secretary@cheltenham-scouts.org.uk Website: www.cheltenham-scouts.org.uk |
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. |
| 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. |
See achievements and performance below. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
The Trustees have considered the Charity Commissioner’s guidance on public benefit, including the guidance “public benefit running a charity” (PB2). The Trustees are of the view that, as all the activities of the Scout Council are directly or indirectly those of advancement of young people to give skills for life, theyare therefore for thepublic benefit. |
Achievements and Performance
Cheltenham District Scout Council Annual Report April 2020 – March 2021
DISTRICT COMMISSIONER REPORT
To say that this year is like no other is not only stating the obvious, but it’s still continuing to be a learning curve as we all adjust to new ways. This, of course, has taken Leaders and Young People alike to places they weren't expecting to go. It has also been a year when the delivery of standards has been difficult, although we've still strived to do our best. This has meant that for many leaders who have become accustomed to only doing the essentials to deliver great events and activities have found the goalposts moved and it came as quite a shock to see the word ‘Compliance’ being enforced. I can only say thanks to everyone that Cheltenham District has taken this in their stride. This includes creating and sharing written versions of all risk assessments. We are now largely on top of all the Leaders’ Mandatory Training. Thank you for showing that we are Trustworthy in all we do, as we deliver amazing programmes for the Young People, while having fun along the way and helping young people develop their skills for life. Due to the pandemic, many Leaders and Young People had to learn how to be creative in doing things differently.
Group Treasurers have faced their own challenges seeing incomes fall. They are now applying for grants and assistance to keep things afloat and running as smoothly as possible. The 2020 AGM saw some changes in membership of the District Executive with younger members coming on Board and functional sub-committees being created:
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The Finance Sub-committee, which supports our treasurer
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The Equipment and Property Sub-Committee, which looks after all district-owned assets
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The Awards Sub-Committee has also awarded over 50 Good Service Awards – Full list of awardees is at the end of the report.
Group Scout Leader Meetings continue to be regularly held, along with Senior Leadership Team Meetings, to ensure that events and support can be provided.
A member volunteered to take up the post of Well Being Champion, and she works alongside our team of Mental Health First Aiders. A group of highly valued members continue to hold regular Chinwag Meetings for the Leaders. This allows everyone to stay in touch.
We give a huge vote of thanks to our outgoing District Secretary who, after 32 years in the role, has passed on the baton. We wish her well. There have been a number of Leaders who, for personal reasons, have stepped down from their Assistant District Commissioner Roles, leaving vacancies for both
Cubs and Scouts. We thank the previous incumbents for their contributions and wish them well in their future activities! Continued effort has allowed Young People to transfer between Sections, and into Explorers and Network, smoothly. This still needs improvement. Thanks also go to our District Youth Commissioner, and Technology Support Wizard, who has excelled in both making links, and in helping to drag our systems into the 21st century. He has truly gone above and beyond, and his
Commissioner’s Commendation is well deserved! Thanks go to our previous Deputy District Commissioner/County Youth Commissioner, who transferred from the district in November. We wish him well on his journey of delivering lessons, as a secondary school teacher! At this point, I give thanks to all of you for your hard work. I pray for a bright future as we look to infinity and beyond!
Unfortunately, it's my duty to advise that two Scouters have passed away within the year. There’s much to give thanks for in each of their lives, and our memories of them will live on.
Hugh Stanford (1964-2020) (Wolf) was a Beaver Scout Leader at 1st Swindon Village, who sadly died in hospital on 8th May 2020 due to heart and kidney failure, as a result of a genetic condition, known as FH. Hugh has given 30 years of excellent service to Scouting as an adult leader. He joined 1st Swindon Village in 2008 as a leader with the Scout section, having previously worked with Venture Scouts in Hampshire during the 90's. At the end of 2015 when the Beaver
leaders stood down - Hugh stepped forward to take over the Beaver colony. Hugh ran it successfully, until being taken into Gloucester Hospital. Hugh is survived by Claire and their two boys. Our thoughts are with them.
Colin Holman (1941-2021) was Group Secretary at 10th Cheltenham (All Saints). At Gloucester Royal Hospital, on New Year's Day, Colin lost his fight to a long-term illness. Colin first became a Cub Scout Leader at 24th Cheltenham (Leckhampton), in March 1965, and since 2005 has been Group Secretary at 10th Cheltenham (All Saints). He gave over 51 years' service to Scouting and the Young People; many of whom will have fond memories of him. Colin is survived by Margaret, who is still a member of the Group’s Executive, as well as his daughters Elizabeth and Catherine, and two grandchildren: Edèle and Reuben. Our thoughts and prayers are also with them.
Census 2021 saw our numbers attending all sections drop, particularly in Beavers, which saw a dramatic 26.7% fall. However, our overall figure is down by less than 10% due to Leader numbers continuing to hold up, bucking the trend and increasing in adult volunteer numbers.
But there’s still a lot more to do to ensure that we can rebuild and grow into the future. In the coming weeks and months, you’ll be hearing a lot about how we can rebuild, and get back to a fully active programme, with the recent launch of the #GoodForYou Campaign looking to recruit around 5000 new volunteers nationally – see more at #GoodForYou | Scouts - Could this be YOU!
At the start of 2020, I took a break from Scouting, and I'd like to give a huge thank you to our County Commissioner, who stepped in to cover until I could continue. Since my return, time has flown by! In my absence, an opportunity to overhaul how we operate as a District was found, and a new Constitution was adopted at AGM 2020. This new document allows the District Executive to deal with "all things Governance" and the Operational Team now deal with high-quality programmes, activities and development, therefore helping Amazing Leaders and Parent Helpers to deliver a balanced programme and improving skills for life.
GOOD SERVICE AWARDS
| First Name | Family Name | Group | Award for Merit Continued | Award for Merit Continued | Award for Merit Continued |
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| 10 Year Long Service Award | Simon | Le Plain | 7th Scouts | ||
| Claire | Frank | 7th Beavers | Dominic | Lewen | 24th |
| Ben | King | 45th Cubs | Philip | Morris | 7th Scouts |
| Rebecca | Lodwig | Richard | Nicholls | 7th Cubs | |
| Pete | Ryan | 7th Cubs | Andrew | Parr | 1st H Cubs |
| Lyn | Sansom | District (AAC) | Kay | Reeves | District |
| 15 Year Long Service Award | Nikki | Roberts | 49th Beavers | ||
| Rachel | Beaton | 45th Beavers | Andrew | Safe | 24th Cubs |
| 20 Year Long Service Award | Emma | Saunders | 7th Scouts | ||
| Stephen | Alder | 7th Cubs | Marie | Slee | 15th |
| Christopher | Frank | 7th Scouts | Rachel | Smith | 1st SV |
| Caro | McIntosh | District | Bar to the Award for Merit | ||
| 25 Year Long Service Award | Felicity | Cleaves | 1st | ||
| Shane | Gough | 1st SV Scouts | Cheri | Grinnell | 15th Cubs |
| Award for Merit | Julien | Le Plain | 7th | ||
| Stephen | Alder | 7th Cubs | |||
| Caro | McIntosh | District | |||
| Helen | Arrenberg | 15th Cubs | |||
| Derek | Newman | Wyell | |||
| Peter | Aylott | 7th | |||
| Ian | Orr | 7th Cubs | |||
| Rachel | Beaton | 45th Beavers | |||
| Margaret | Perks | 45th Beavers | |||
| Christopher | Biggadike | 45th | |||
| Ann | Wade | 1st H Cubs | |||
| Wendy | Binks | 1st WH (GSL) | |||
| Shelley | Wright | BD's ESU | |||
| Sara | Boulton | (Beavers) 10th | |||
| Chief Scout's Commendation for Good Service | |||||
| Guy | Carter | 45th | |||
| Sandy | Campbell | BD's ESU | |||
| Jonathon | Cottey | 45th | |||
| Ant | Evans | 45th Scouts | |||
| Trevor | Dumbleton | 7th Scouts | |||
| Claire | Frank | 7th Beavers | |||
| Christopher | Frank | 7th Scouts | |||
| Ben | King | 45th Cubs | |||
| Shane | Gough | 1st SV Scouts | |||
| Rebecca | Lodwig | ||||
| Liam | Hamilton | Bedford | |||
| Richard | Piper | District | |||
| Stephen | Hanks | 15th Scouts | |||
| Pete | Ryan | 7th Cubs | |||
| John | Harrison | 45th | |||
| Lyn | Sansom | District (AAC) | |||
| Terry | Hobbs | 1st WH (Cubs) | |||
| Nige | Wachs | 1st Hatherley | |||
| Lynda | Hodges | 7th Beavers | |||
| Ash | Walter | 1st SV (Scouts) | |||
| Phil | Horsfield | NN ESU | |||
| Steven | Youngs | 1st Beavers | |||
| Kevin | Jones | 45th Cubs | |||
| Silver Acorn | |||||
| Chris | Keith | 1st Hatherley | |||
| Mikey | Jaynes | 1st H Cubs | |||
| Chris | Langham | District | |||
DISTRICT YOUTH COMMISIONER
It has been a strange year for Scouting in general. Indeed, we have spent most of it online utilising online tools such as Zoom to continue our regular meetings where possible. Despite this hardship, it has not been a barrier for groups to continue providing amazing Youth Shaped Scouting as they did the year before. For many leaders, the changes and difficulties have made it harder to even continue a programme that they once recognised.
There have also been some excellent achievements made by many Young People during this time. I have been pleased to see the continued success of top awards. This has been through all sections Beavers and Network members alike. The enthusiasm of many Young People continues to inspire leaders both on the ground and supporting from afar. Continuing the hard work of both leaders and Young People have led us to this point where we can celebrate success and hard work of many.
Looking ahead I am pleased to inform the district that the YouShape award will be launched on the 5th of October this year. This should help provide leaders with activities for the Young People to complete which also influence their programme, allow them to achieve awards and makes their time in Scouting the most enjoyable that it can be. As a County, we are looking to add to the resources which will be provided to you by the national team so that when the time comes for you to run the YouShape award, you feel prepared and empowered to deliver the award in the way leaders do best!
Ryan Hawkins
District Youth Commissioner
DISTRICT TRAINING REPORT
This year has certainly seen a different way of completing training
Having to learn how to use Skype and Zoom were the first hurdles to overcome and then to meet with leaders to complete validations became a challenge for some of the Training Advisers.
Then came the first of training modules online and certainly a different way altogether. The first modules of training such as Essential Information and Tools for the Role, usually completed in group sessions now were online and validated by achieving a certificate. The certificate then had to be copied to a Training Adviser to complete validation. Other modules followed this including Safety, and Safeguarding.
Gloucestershire County were lucky to have Mark Spiller, our County Commissioner, who then organised and held module training sessions by Zoom. Then followed First Aid, now split into two parts, Theory and Practical. To complete the theory leaders had to attend 3 separate zoom sessions. However many leaders soon
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found this type of training to become a way of life and I am delighted with the amount of Woodbadges earned over this period in this District.
I am hoping that in the future we will resume face to face validations at District Headquarters as well as now being able to offer them by zoom or other online means.
In conclusion I would like to thank Tufty Perks, Paddy Langham and our new Training Adviser Jill Hetherington for all their hard work in validating and supporting leaders in Cheltenham. There is still a great need for more T/A’s but working with the ones in the team is a pleasure.
Pat Hopes
District Training Manager – Cheltenham Scouts
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE
Before September 2020’s AGM, there was not a separate Property & Equipment committee, and such matters were handled within the main district executive committee. Therefore this report is divided into two halves.
April 2020 – September 2020
The arrival of COVID lockdown meant the HQ building was effectively ‘mothballed’ between April and July. In June it was agreed that the Motor Cycle School, an important community facility, which contributes to the upkeep costs of the hall, was restarted on a minimal, outdoors only basis. The HQ was stocked with appropriate hygiene equipment and some procedures reviewed.
The autumn sadly saw the departure of two longstanding contributors to the upkeep of the HQ building and district assets therein. The Exec Committee gave thanks to Peter Jones and Kay Reeves for all their work over the many years.
October 2020 – March 2021
With the establishment of a dedicated sub-committee for Property & Equipment matters, chaired by Will Jenkins, there was a flurry of activity to get back on top of various governance and health and safety matters before the return of face-to-face scouting. It was clear that many matters had fallen behind in recent years, and the arrival of a larger committee with renewed energy would enable this to be rectified.
On Property, the HQ building received a variety of small repairs and safety improvements, and a complete set of safety audits and risk assessments produced and actioned on the topics of Asbestos, Water, Electrics, Fire and Gas. Thanks to the support of local businesses such as Mainpoint Fire, Glacier Environmental, Smiths of Gloucester, and CF Roberts Local, a programme of improvements had begun. Lessons learned have been offered to the wider district, where the property is owned and maintained by Groups.
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On equipment, the excellent inventories from Peter Jones were verified and entered into OSM for easier sharing with the district, and insurance renewed. Watercraft assets held by Explorer Units within the district were confirmed, and insurance also obtained. This highlighted the great value within the district assets and the need to ensure that they are put to good use once restrictions ease and groups and units in the district plan activities and events.
Governance of Explorer Scout Unit assets, which come under the District Executive Committee, has been slowly improved with the cooperation of the relevant Explorer Scout Leaders. Partnership agreements that relate to the use of local group equipment and buildings also identified and sought to be updated.
All in all, a busy time of ‘behind the scenes’ governance, intending to meet legal obligations around safe scout buildings, and secure the financial investment of equipment which is considerable across the district.
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BEAVER SCOUTS
During 2020-2021, Beavers were faced with several challenges, as a result of the Pandemic. However, Beavers still found time to have fun and try new activities! Some groups met wholly online, while some managed to mix both online and face-to-face. Sadly, some were unable to meet online, but that didn’t stop them! Online, using Zoom, activities included building towers from spaghetti and marshmallows, making armpit fudge, making your own playdough. Other online activities included Kahoot! quizzes, fitness and fruit, water days, yoga sessions, learning sign language, and home cooking.
When Beaver groups could meet face-to-face, they were able to complete fun activities such as scavenger hunts, wide games, campfires and visits to Cranham
For the Beavers that couldn’t join us on Zoom, 2 groups delivered activity packs for them to complete, including Gingerbread House Kits, enabling them to earn badges from home and do other fun activities. One Beaver from Warden Hill excelled himself with 62.7 miles on the Virtual Cotswold Challenge Gold Section, normally reserved for older members of scouting.
Badges worked on include:
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Cook (Activity)
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Explore (Activity)
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Nature (Activity)
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Scientist (Activity)
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IT Skills (Staged)
CUB SCOUTS
Hi and welcome to the annual Cub report. It’s been an interesting and varied year with Cubs taking part in various activities both online and offline. These included camps at home, star gazing, bird identification, cooking, making and sleeping in dens, quizzes, at-home treasure hunts, online escape rooms, making bughouses, recycling, story-telling, mental health evenings, Lego Code-Breaking challenges, virtual penny hike, science experiments and crafts.
When we could meet face-to-face, we managed to complete more exciting activities like wide games, making s’mores and martial arts. Cranham added activities such as air rifle shooting, grass sledging, fire lighting, wall traversing and eating dried bugs (eww!)
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There were some national events that Cubs took part in from home, including the Apart but Together Camp, Clapping for Carers, 75[th] VE Day Celebrations and Camps.
While stuck at home, the cubs managed to earn badges including the chef (activity), home safety (activity), great indoors badge (staged), digital citizen badge (staged), local knowledge badge (activity), communicator badge (activity), athletics badge (staged), hobbies badge (activity)
Some quotes from our very grateful parents:
“The leaders have been fantastic in really challenging circumstances and the kids have enjoyed a whole range of practical activities, challenges, quizzes and discussion.”
“We are really grateful for the efforts made by the leaders and helpers, especially since the use of Zoom has been a steep learning curve for some.”
“To all Cub Leaders and Unit Helpers that are keeping our young people entertained and engaged with Scouting during these difficult times, a huge thank you once again from the District. Without you this would not happen.”
SCOUTS
News from Scouts! Well, how do I start? Not your normal year, but Keep Calm and Carry On Scouts. It’s been rainy, windy, and a bit buggy at times, what with the Pandemic and the Cyber Attacks. Phew, when will it end?
While you’ve all been working from ‘ome, we’ve been “Scouting from ‘ome ©” through a mix of mediums, we’ve been doing activities like a Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt, Monopoly Run, Live Campfire, worm charming, block programming in Scratch, mayday flower crowns on pets, learning basic Russian, studying meteorology, following the launch of SpaceX, making rain gauges, exploring Hogwarts, hosting weekend-long virtual camps for Cubs and Beavers
We managed to do a couple of events with nationwide Scouts as well. These included WinterCamp 2021, We Will Survive Camp and the Great Indoors Camp.
We’ve also earned a load of badges, each member in one group managed to score 12 on average.
These badges include:
Electronics badge (activity)
Hikes Away (Staged)
Nights Away (Staged)
Chef badge (Activity)
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Astronautics (Activity)
Digital Maker (Staged)
Camper (Activity)
Model Maker (Activity)
The Great Indoors Badge (Staged)
Meteorologist (Activity)
Scouts International Badge (Activity)
EXPLORER SCOUTS
It’s been a long and tiring year for the Explorer Units. With the outbreak of the virus, none of our units were initially meeting face-to-face. Those that were meeting online used Zoom to enable them to flourish. We’ve been able to explore many different experiences over Zoom, for example a discussion session around Drugs and Alcohol, an interactive meeting with various Cats and Service Dogs, a discussion around how to escape from a Desert Island and fly to the moon, an online first-aid session and several cooking sessions including how to cook “Rumbledethumps” and French toast rollups.
When there were periods where face-to-face meetings were allowed, some units were getting together both outdoors and indoors (where permitted). During this time, one unit toasted marshmallows. This resulted in a kind-hearted member of the public thinking the building was being set alight, contacting the fire brigade. The crew were disappointed that no marshmallows were left, and would like to know when they can join us for the next marshmallow session.
On Remembrance Sunday, one of the Explorer leaders laid the District Wreath at the Cheltenham War Memorial and a unit created a memorial piece around their HQ. Also, members of Explorers were involved in the county remembrance event online, reading the Exhortation.
Some units have almost doubled their numbers during the pandemic,
and they’ve managed to achieve some outstanding awards and merits during the lockdowns. This included a D of E Gold Expedition on water which had a mix of Explorers and Network members. More info in the Network section.
Awards and badges include a Young Leader award, Emergency Aid (Staged) and D of E Silver awards.
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CHELTENHAM NETWORK
Like many of the other groups, the “nodes” of Network have been continuing to explore scouting during the pandemic, where permitted.
One particular example of this includes a Gold DofE Kayaking Expedition in October 2020, which was attended by 2 Network Members and 5 Explorers. The team were faced with many challenges as a result of the pandemic, but also challenges presented by personal circumstances. The team wouldn’t let these challenges stop them, overcoming them and allowing the 2 Network Members to be awarded their DofE Gold awards, along with their Bus Fare Home.
This example is a model of the camaraderie and teamwork that Scouting promotes – everyone working together, helping each other along, and reaching goals as a team, or a family.
While Network members weren’t on expeditions, they were taking part in the plethora of events taking place, both inside and outside of the district, where permitted.
Quotes from District Members
“The completion of this Gold Duke of Edinburgh award would not have been successful without the support of Leaders at [The Unit] and the leaders within District, County and National teams.”
“ All of this proves that Scouting can be inclusive and any ‘problems’ worked around with an openness and fairness that means that scouts of any age can take part in the programme and achieve their dreams.”
OUTSIDE DISTRICT ACTIVITIES – Mainly Done at home or with family members
Big Stay-at-Home Camp – Beavers and Various Section Leaders
Virtual Cotswold Marathon (GL) – All sections took part with Parents and Leaders
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We Will Survive Camp (GL) – Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Leaders ShireHike (H&W, GL) – All sections involved in scouting
Virtual St George’s Day Renewal of Promises (County) – All Sections WinterCamp 2021 (Worldwide) – All sections
Carry on Scouting Camp (Forest of Dean) – All sections Walk to the Moon (National Fundraiser) – All sections Apart but Together Camp (National) – All sections Clap for Carers (UK National) – Anyone Star Count (National) – All sections S&E at Home (National) – All sections
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Financial Review
The financial statements represent the accounts of the district central funds and those of Explorer Scout Units as required by POR and the Charities Commission.
Central funds
This year the accounts have been very quiet, due to the Covid-19 situation in the UK, and the lack of face-to-face scouting. The usual payments of Electricity, Water and Wi-Fi have continued under their Direct Debit as normal.
An unexpected but gratefully received sum of just short of £20,000 came into the District to cover the loss of income from the use of the district headquarters during the Covid-19 lockdowns. These Covid-19 funds have been set aside for building maintenance, refurbishment and repairs on the District Headquarters building. The lease of the building with St Marks and Hesters Way Community Centre is due to be renewed in 2022 and some of this money may be used to facilitate the renewal of the lease.
The buildings and equipment team arranged for Electrical, Asbestos, Fire and Legionella tests costing around £500 on the St Marks HQ Building during 2021. They also took the opportunity during the break from face to face scouting to review the building and equipment and carry out any urgent maintenance.
Online Scout Manager (OSM) was renewed again in 2020-2021 for all Groups in the District to enable their continued access for all Sections, meaning previously recorded records for the Young People in a GDPR compliant way has continued.
The Scout Shop has continued to operate during the year. Sales through the shop were higher than expected throughout the Covid-19 issue, but this is still not a significant income for the District. The stockholding has been reduced but is still significant compared to sales and, having taken account of potentially redundant and/or slow-moving stock, a further provision has been made. The finance committee will be reviewing the operation of the shop during the coming year.
Explorer Scout Units
The finances of the Explorer Scout Units continue to be included in the financial statements except for No Name which is reported through the accounts of Charlton Kings Scout Group, a separately registered charity, under a partnership agreement. The surpluses/deficits of these Units generally represent the timing of their weekly activities compared to subscriptions.
During the inclusion of the financial affairs of Explorer Scout Units last year, a large amount of equipment including watercraft was identified. In the light of this, the District reviewed its
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insurance policies and took additional insurance to cover this additonal equipment to protect the District’s financial position should any of the equipment be stolen or destroyed.
New initiatives
During 2020/2021 the District Executive Committee established two additional subcommittes, to look after financial management and property management with specialised volunteers reporting to the District Executive. The finance team were brought together under a uniformed leader as the chair working closely with the treasurer to deal with all things finance.
The finance team proposed and the District Executive approved the use OSM for payments to District for planned events including district camps, weekend events and badge courses. The implementation of this is currently progressing towards a full set of user instructions.
The future
We will monitor income and expenditure during the coming year to see if there will be a need to change the district membership subscription. We are mindful of the pressures on all the sections and plan to support them where we can.
It is hoped that overheads can be reduced by the introduction of electronic filing and bills management, as well as taking the external bills for electricity, telephone, and internet through the processes of competitive research online annually.
Pat Hopes Treasurer
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Cheltenham District Scout Council is a Registered Charity, Charity Number 1021577 |
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| Type of governing document |
The Scout Association exists by authority of a Royal Charter, granted by King George V in 1912 and supplemented by further Charters granted by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II. These Charters give authority to the Bye Laws of the Association, which are approved by Her Majesty's Privy Council. The Bye Laws, in turn, authorise the making of rules for the regulation of the Association's affairs, and thereby give authority for the Rules printed in Policy, Organisation and Rules. |
| How is the charity constituted? |
The Cheltenham District Scout Council works within the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association with local application set out in its own constitution, the latest dated September 2020. |
| 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 |
The District Executive Committee exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of the appointment and to provide support for Scout Groups, Explorer Scout Units and any District Scout Network in the District. Members of the Executive Committee must act collectively as Charity trustees of the Scout District, and in the best interests of its members to: • Comply with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association Protect and maintain any property and equipment owned by and/or used by the District • Manage the District finances. • Provide insurance for people, property and equipment. • Provide sufficient resources for Scouting to operate. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting recruitment, other adult support, and fundraising activities. • Promote and support the development of Scouting in the local area. • Manage and implement the Safety Policy locally • Ensure that a positive image of Scouting exists in the local community. • Appoint and manage the operation of any sub-Committees, including appointing Chairmen to lead the sub-Committees • Ensure that Young People are meaningfully involved in decision making at all levels within the District • The opening, closure and amalgamation of Groups, Explorer Scout Units, Scout Network and Scout Active Support Units in the District as necessary. • Appoint and manage the operation of an Appointments Advisory Committee, including appointing an Appointments Committee Chairman to lead it. • Supervising the administration of Groups, particularly in relation to finance and the trusteeship of property. The District Executive Committee consists of: Ex officio members • The District Commissioner • The Deputy District Commissioner • The District Youth Commissioner • The District Chairman • The District Secretary • The District Treasurer • The District Explorer Scout Commissioner • The District Scout Network Commissioner |
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- The District Scout Active Support Manager
Nominated members
Persons nominated by the District Commissioner and whose membership of the Committee is confirmed at the District Annual General Meeting. They need not be members of the District Scout Council and their number must not exceed that of the elected members.
Elected members
Persons elected at the District Annual General Meeting to serve for a period of one year. Each may stand for re-election but may not serve for more than six successive years. These should normally be four in number.
Co-opted members
Persons co-opted annually by the District Executive Committee. The number of co-opted members must not exceed the number of members who may be elected. Co-opted members shall serve until the Annual General Meeting next after their co-option. A co-opted member shall be eligible for re-co-option in one following year only.
Members of the District Executive Committee are the Charity Trustees of the Scout District, which is an educational charity. They must carry out their responsibilities to the Charity Commission as required. Only persons aged 18 and over may be full voting members of the District Executive Committee because of their status as charity trustees.
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for the whole year |
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| Declan Austin | Exec member | Appointed 24 September 2020 |
| Wendy Binks | Exec member | Appointed 24 September 2020 |
| James (Jamie) Davies | Exec member | Appointed 24 September 2020 |
| Matthew (Matt) Evans | District Scout Network Commissioner | Resigned 12 March 2021 |
| Elaine Green | Shop Manager | Resigned 8 September 2020 |
| Liam Hamilton | Exec member | Resigned 8 September 2020 |
| Ann BD Haseler | Secretary | Resigned 8 September 2020 |
| Sarah A Hick | Chairman | |
| Neil A Hatton | Exec member / DESC | |
| Patricia (Pat) A Hopes | Treasurer | |
| Ryan Hawkins | District Youth Commissioner | |
| William (Will) D Jenkins | Exec member / Chair Property and equipment comittee |
Appointed 24 September 2020 |
| Callum Johnston | Deputy District Commissioner | Resigned 6 November 2020 |
| David (Paddy) J Langham | President | |
| Caroline (Caro) S McIntosh | Exec member | |
| Bev Piper | Secretary | Appointed 8 September 2020 |
| Richard Piper | Active Support Manager / Chair Finance committee |
Appointed 24 September 2020 |
| Kathrine (Kay) M Reeves | Exec member | Resigned 8 September 2020 |
| Nikki Roberts | ADC Activities | Resigned 8 September 2020 |
| Timothy (Tim) J Simpson | Exec member | Resigned 8 September 2020 |
| Godfrey Tarling | District Commissioner |
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Statement of trustee’s responsibilities in respect of the trustee’s annual report and
accounts
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under charity law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable trust and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the trust for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees confirm that:
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selects suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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makes judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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states whether the recommendations of the SORP FRS 102 have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
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states whether the financial statements comply with the trust deed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
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prepares the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue its activities.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable trust’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with section 132(1) of the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable trust’s website.
The Trustees have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as Trustees in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charitable trust’s independent examiner is aware of that information.
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees on 14 September 2021
Sarah Hick Godfrey Tarling District Chair District Commissioner
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Independent Examiner’s Report
CHELTENHAM DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
for the year ended 31 March 2021
I report on the accounts of Cheltenham District Scout Council for the year ended 31 March 2021, which are set out on pages 18 to 26.
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with the regulations made under section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable trust and the charity's trustees, as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of institute of chartered accountants in England and Wales.
Having satisfied myself that the charitable trust is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145(1)(a) of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charitable trust and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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I. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act and with the methods and principles of the statement of recommended practice: accounting and reporting by charities;
have not been met; or
- II. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ben Hall FCA millhall consultants limited Chartered Accountants Mitcheldean
14 September 2021
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Charity number 1021577
Cheltenham District Scout Council
Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2021
Statement of financial activities
| Recommended categories by activity Notes Incoming resources Income from: Membership fees 3 Donations and grants 3 Covid grant 3 Charitable activities: Explorer Scout Units 4 Youth programme and activities 4 Adult support and training 4 Trading activities 4 Investment income 3 Rental income 3 Resources expended Expenditure on: Trading acticities 4 Charitable activities: Explorer Scout Units 4 Youth programme and activities 4 Adult support and training 4 Donations made 5 Support and services to the movement 5 District HQ expenses 5 Governance costs 5 Reconciliation of funds: Total Signed on behalf of all the trustees on 14 September 2021 Total funds carried forward Total Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in funds |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Total funds £ £ £ £ |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Total funds £ £ £ £ |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Total funds £ £ £ £ |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Total funds £ £ £ £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,388 | 4,388 | 4,460 | ||
| 6 | 200 | 206 | 225 | |
| 19,907 | 19,907 | |||
| 10,175 | 10,175 | 24,433 | ||
| 98 | 98 | 938 | ||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 529 | 529 | 8,696 | ||
| 79 | 79 | 34 | ||
| 1,602 | 1,602 | 1,920 | ||
| 36,784 | 200 | 36,984 | 40,706 | |
| 1,337 | 0 | 1,337 | 8,882 | |
| 12,554 | 0 | 12,554 | 26,039 | |
| 182 | 0 | 182 | 1,657 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,021 | |
| 20 | 0 | 20 | 19 | |
| 1,152 | 0 | 1,152 | 558 | |
| 7,123 | 0 | 7,123 | 6,147 | |
| 529 | 0 | 529 | 365 | |
| 22,897 | 0 | 22,897 | 44,688 | |
| 13,887 | 200 | 14,087 | (3,982) | |
| 84,482 | 500 | 84,982 | 88,964 | |
| 98,369 | 700 | 99,069 | 84,982 |
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Charity number
1021577
Cheltenham District Scout Council
Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2021
Balance sheet
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 7 Total fixed assets Current assets Stocks 8 Debtors 9 Cash at bank and in hand 10 Total current assets Creditors Amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current assets/(liabilities) Total net assets or liabilities Funds of the Charity Restricted income funds 12 Designated funds General funds Total funds |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted income funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Unrestricted funds 2020 Restricted income funds 2020 Total funds £ £ £ £ £ £ |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted income funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Unrestricted funds 2020 Restricted income funds 2020 Total funds £ £ £ £ £ £ |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted income funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Unrestricted funds 2020 Restricted income funds 2020 Total funds £ £ £ £ £ £ |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted income funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Unrestricted funds 2020 Restricted income funds 2020 Total funds £ £ £ £ £ £ |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted income funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Unrestricted funds 2020 Restricted income funds 2020 Total funds £ £ £ £ £ £ |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted income funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Unrestricted funds 2020 Restricted income funds 2020 Total funds £ £ £ £ £ £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16,538 | 0 | 16,538 | 23,102 | 0 | 23,102 | |
| 16,538 | 0 | 16,538 | 23,102 | 0 | 23,102 | |
| 5,500 | 0 | 5,500 | 6,437 | 0 | 6,437 | |
| 3,104 | 0 | 3,104 | 1,558 | 0 | 1,558 | |
| 107,249 | 700 | 107,949 | 86,850 | 500 | 87,350 | |
| 115,853 | 700 | 116,553 | 94,845 | 500 | 95,345 | |
| 34,022 | 0 | 34,022 | 33,465 | 0 | 33,465 | |
| 81,831 | 700 | 82,531 | 61,380 | 500 | 61,880 | |
| 98,369 | 700 | 99,069 | 84,482 | 500 | 84,982 | |
| 700 | 700 | 500 | 500 | |||
| 80,699 | 80,699 | 63,170 | 63,170 | |||
| 17,670 | 17,670 | 21,312 | 21,312 | |||
| 98,369 | 700 | 99,069 | 84,482 | 500 | 84,982 |
Signed on behalf of all the trustees on 14 September 2021
Sarah Hick District Chairman Godfrey Tarling District Commissioner
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Charity number
1021577
Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2021
Cheltenham District Scout Council
Notes to the accounts
Note 1 Basis of preparation
1.1 Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:
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the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014
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and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
Note 2 Accounting policies
Signed on behalf of all the trustees on 14 September 2021
| Recognition of | These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when: |
|---|---|
| income | |
| District | -the charity becomes entitled to the resources; |
| -it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and | |
| -the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. | |
| Offsetting | There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS |
| 102. | |
| Grants and | Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP). |
| donations | |
| In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or | |
| services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP). | |
| Contractual | This is only included in the SoFA once the charity has provided the related goods or services or met the performance related conditions. |
| income and | |
| Donated goods | Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be exchanged) unless impractical to do so. |
| Support costs | The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs. |
| Volunteer help | The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report. |
| Income from | This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably. |
| interest | |
| Income from | Membership subscriptions are recognised in the year to which they relate. |
| membership | Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other benefits are recognised as income earned from the |
| subscriptions | provision of goods and services as income from charitable activities. |
| EXPENDITURE | AND LIABILITIES |
| Liability | Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out |
| recognition | resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. |
| Governance and | Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public |
| support costs | accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. |
| Creditors | The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts. |
| Provisions for | A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to |
| liabilities | settle the obligation at the reporting date. |
| Basic financial | The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per paragraph 11.7 FRS102 SORP. Subsequent measurement is |
| instruments | as per paragraphs 11.17 to 11.19, FRS102 SORP. |
| ASSETS | |
| Tangible fixed | These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year. |
| assets for use by | They are valued at cost. |
| charity | The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 7. |
| Stocks and work | Stocks held for sale as part of non-charitable trade are measured at the lower or cost or net realisable value. |
| in progress | |
| Debtors | Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or |
| amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received. | |
| Current asset | The charity has investments which it holds for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash equivalents with a maturity date less than one |
| investments | year. These include cash on deposit and cash equivalents with a maturity date of less than one year held for investment purposes rather than |
| to meet short term cash commitments as they fall due. |
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Charity number 1021577
Cheltenham District Scout Council
Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2021
Notes to the accounts (cont)
Note 3 Analysis of income
| Membership income: Voluntary income: Separate material item of income: Income from investments: Youth programme and activities: Trading activities: Adult support and training: Note 4 Explorer Scout Units: |
Analysis | 2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Unrestricted funds £ £ 6 200 206 225 6 200 206 225 44,973 0 44,973 45,223 (41,052) 0 (41,052) (41,268) 467 0 467 505 4,388 0 4,388 4,460 79 0 79 34 79 79 79 34 1,602 0 1,602 1,920 19,907 0 19,907 0 21,509 0 21,509 1,920 2021 surplus/ (deficit) 2021 Income 2021 Expenditure 2020 surplus/ (deficit) 2020 Income 2020 Expenditure |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Unrestricted funds £ £ 6 200 206 225 6 200 206 225 44,973 0 44,973 45,223 (41,052) 0 (41,052) (41,268) 467 0 467 505 4,388 0 4,388 4,460 79 0 79 34 79 79 79 34 1,602 0 1,602 1,920 19,907 0 19,907 0 21,509 0 21,509 1,920 2021 surplus/ (deficit) 2021 Income 2021 Expenditure 2020 surplus/ (deficit) 2020 Income 2020 Expenditure |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Unrestricted funds £ £ 6 200 206 225 6 200 206 225 44,973 0 44,973 45,223 (41,052) 0 (41,052) (41,268) 467 0 467 505 4,388 0 4,388 4,460 79 0 79 34 79 79 79 34 1,602 0 1,602 1,920 19,907 0 19,907 0 21,509 0 21,509 1,920 2021 surplus/ (deficit) 2021 Income 2021 Expenditure 2020 surplus/ (deficit) 2020 Income 2020 Expenditure |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Unrestricted funds £ £ 6 200 206 225 6 200 206 225 44,973 0 44,973 45,223 (41,052) 0 (41,052) (41,268) 467 0 467 505 4,388 0 4,388 4,460 79 0 79 34 79 79 79 34 1,602 0 1,602 1,920 19,907 0 19,907 0 21,509 0 21,509 1,920 2021 surplus/ (deficit) 2021 Income 2021 Expenditure 2020 surplus/ (deficit) 2020 Income 2020 Expenditure |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Unrestricted funds £ £ 6 200 206 225 6 200 206 225 44,973 0 44,973 45,223 (41,052) 0 (41,052) (41,268) 467 0 467 505 4,388 0 4,388 4,460 79 0 79 34 79 79 79 34 1,602 0 1,602 1,920 19,907 0 19,907 0 21,509 0 21,509 1,920 2021 surplus/ (deficit) 2021 Income 2021 Expenditure 2020 surplus/ (deficit) 2020 Income 2020 Expenditure |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted funds 2021 Total funds 2020 Unrestricted funds £ £ 6 200 206 225 6 200 206 225 44,973 0 44,973 45,223 (41,052) 0 (41,052) (41,268) 467 0 467 505 4,388 0 4,388 4,460 79 0 79 34 79 79 79 34 1,602 0 1,602 1,920 19,907 0 19,907 0 21,509 0 21,509 1,920 2021 surplus/ (deficit) 2021 Income 2021 Expenditure 2020 surplus/ (deficit) 2020 Income 2020 Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donations and grants |
6 | 200 | 206 | 225 | |||
Total |
6 | 200 | 206 | 225 | |||
| Membership subscriptions | |||||||
Group |
44,973 | 0 | 44,973 | 45,223 | |||
County |
(41,052) | 0 | (41,052) | (41,268) | |||
County refund |
467 | 0 | 467 | 505 | |||
Total |
4,388 | 0 | 4,388 | 4,460 | |||
| Interest income | 79 | 0 | 79 | 34 | |||
| Total | 79 | 79 | 79 | 34 | |||
| Rental income | 1,602 | 0 | 1,602 | 1,920 | |||
| Covid grants | 19,907 | 0 | 19,907 | 0 | |||
Total Analysis of activities and programmes Analysis |
21,509 | 0 | 21,509 | 1,920 | |||
| ESU Octopus* |
2,113 | 2,715 | 602 | (2,307) | 5,487 | 7,794 | |
| ESU Shooting Group* | (539) | 60 | 599 | (621) | 314 | 935 | |
| ESUBlackSheep | 267 | 2,450 | 2,183 | (633) | 1,827 | 2,460 | |
| ESUDevil's Chimney | 100 | 100 | 0 | (241) | 400 | 641 | |
| ESUAddersTongue | 0 | 0 | 0 | (596) | 2,403 | 2,999 | |
| ESU Bob's Dinosaurs | (4,320) | 4,850 | 9,170 | 2,792 | 14,002 | 11,210 | |
| Total | (2,379) | 10,175 | 12,554 | (1,606) | 24,433 | 26,039 | |
| ExplorerScouts general | (71) | 0 | 71 | (124) | 457 | 581 | |
| Three Counties Show | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 375 | 360 | |
| Cooking competiton | 0 | 0 | 0 | (10) | 80 | 90 | |
| St GeorgesDayParade | 0 | 0 | 0 | (598) | 0 | 598 | |
| Fete and funday (prior years) | 98 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Whaddon support |
(111) | 0 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
District activities |
0 | 0 | 0 | (2) | 26 | 28 | |
| Total | (84) | 98 | 182 | (719) | 938 | 1,657 | |
| Training | 0 | 0 | 0 | (1,021) | 1,021 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | (1,021) | 0 | 1,021 | |
| Scout Shop | (808) | 529 | 1,337 | (186) | 8,696 | 8,882 | |
Total |
(808) | 529 | 1,337 | (186) | 8,696 | 8,882 |
- Membership of a full Scout Explorer Unit or Scout Unit is required
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Charity number
1021577
Cheltenham District Scout Council
Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2021
Notes to the accounts (cont)
Note 5 Analysis of expenditure
| Note 5 Analysis of expenditure | Note 5 Analysis of expenditure | Note 5 Analysis of expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Unrestricted funds 2020 Unrestricted funds £ £ Analysis of donations made |
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| PoppyWreath Appeal | 20 | 19 |
| Support and services to the movement Total |
20 | 19 |
Printing, postage and stationary |
196 | 177 |
Other expenses |
729 | 31 |
Depreciation district equipment |
227 | 350 |
| District HQ expenses Total |
1,152 | 558 |
Maintenance |
1,876 | 504 |
| Insurance | 1,498 | 1,389 |
| Electricity | 455 | 686 |
| Water rates | 299 | 328 |
| Council tax | 0 | 232 |
| Depreciation HQ fixtures and fittings | 175 | 195 |
| MP Licence |
250 | 243 |
| WiFi | 403 | 403 |
| Online Scout Manager | 2,167 | 2,167 |
| Governance expenses Total |
7,123 | 6,147 |
Independent examiner fee |
504 | 300 |
| AGM and other governance expenses |
25 | 65 |
| Signed on behalf of all the trustees on 14 September 2021 | 529 | 365 |
Note 6 Details of certain items of expenditure
Fees for examination of the accounts
Independent examiner’s fees
2021 2020 Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds £ £ Current year 384 300 Prior year 120 -
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Cheltenham District Scout Council
Charity number
1021577
Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2021
Notes to the accounts (cont)
Note 7 Tangible fixed assets
Cost or valuation
| Cost or valuation | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At 31 March 2020 Adjustment to prior year At 31 March 2021 Basis Rate At 31 March 2020 Depreciation On disposals At 31 March 2021 At 31 March 2020 At 31 March 2021 District Chairman Net book value Depreciation |
Leasehold land & buildings HQ fixtures and fittings District equipment ESU Bob's Dinosaurs equipment ESU Shooting Group equipment Total £ £ £ £ £ £ |
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| 0 | 5,120 | 9,546 | 34,923 | 3,250 | 52,839 | |
| 0 | 0 | (764) | (3,382) | 0 | (4,146) | |
| 0 | 5,120 | 8,782 | 31,541 | 3,250 | 48,693 | |
| Reducing balance Reducing balance Reducing balance Straight line 10% 15% 15% 10-20% |
||||||
| 0 | 3,366 | 7,572 | 17,002 | 1,797 | 29,737 | |
| 0 | 175 | 227 | 2,181 | 599 | 3,182 | |
| - | - | (764) | - | (764) | ||
| 0 | 3,541 | 7,035 | 19,183 | 2,396 | 32,155 | |
| 0 | 1,754 | 1,974 | 17,921 | 1,453 | 23,102 | |
| 0 | 1,579 | 1,747 | 12,358 | 854 | 16,538 | |
The building was commissioned by 16th Cheltenham Scout Group and passed to the Cheltenham Scout Council on the closure of that Group in 2004/05. The land is leased from the St Marks and Hesters Way Community Centre and the lease runs consecutively with a lease the Community Centre have granted to them by Cheltenham Council.
It has been decided not to incurr professional fees to ascertain the leasehold market value. The current insurance value is £203,429 (2018: £195,605)
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Cheltenham District Scout Council Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2021
Charity number 1021577
Notes to the accounts (cont)
Note 8 Shop
| Sales Cost of sales Opening shop stock Purchases Closing shop stock Gross profit Other shop costs Net profit/(loss) from shop Signed on behalf of all the trustees on 14 September 2021 Other debtors and prepayments District Chairman Note 10 Cash at bank and in hand Current account Savings accounts Fete and Funday account Active Support account Cash on hand - Scout shop Explorer Shooting Group account ESU Black Sheep ESU Devil's Chimney ESU Adders Tongue ESU Bob's Dinosaurs Total Note 9 Debtors and prepayments |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2020 Unrestricted funds £ £ |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2020 Unrestricted funds £ £ |
|---|---|---|
| 529 | 8,696 | |
| 6,437 | 6,704 | |
| 99 | 8,177 | |
| (5,500) | (6,437) | |
| 1,036 | 8,444 | |
| (507) | 252 | |
| 301 | 438 | |
| (808) | (186) | |
| 2021 Unrestricted funds 2020 Unrestricted funds £ £ |
||
| 3,104 | 1,558 | |
| 3,104 | 1,558 | |
| 2021 Unrestricted funds 2020 Unrestricted funds £ £ |
||
| 75,221 | 56,239 | |
| 15,635 | 15,582 | |
| 456 | 356 | |
| 0 | 364 | |
| 25 | 25 | |
| 1,983 | 1,923 | |
| 2,127 | 1,861 | |
| 1,210 | 1,110 | |
| 0 | (158) | |
| 11,292 | 10,048 | |
| 107,949 | 87,350 |
Note 11 Creditors and accruals
| Amounts falling due within one year Analysis of creditors and deferred income Membership subscriptions in advance - Groups Accruals Course fees in advance - ESU Octopus Total |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2020 Unrestricted funds £ £ |
2021 Unrestricted funds 2020 Unrestricted funds £ £ |
|---|---|---|
| 32,154 | 31,066 | |
| 952 | 1,344 | |
| 916 | 1,055 | |
| 34,022 | 33,465 |
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Cheltenham District Scout Council Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2021
Charity number
1021577
Notes to the accounts (cont)
Note 12 Charity funds
Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period
| General funds: General fund ESU general ESU Black Sheep (legacy) Designated funds: Renovation fund Property renovation Active support fund Active support and fellowship Fete and fun day Fete and fund day Active support Active support and fellowship ESU Octopus Scuba diving courses ESU Shooting Group ESU ESU Black Sheep ESU ESU Devil's Chimney ESU ESU Adders Tongue ESU ESU Bob's Dinosaurs ESU Sun Run/Malvern Challenge district activities Restricted funds: ESU training Provision of training course for ESU Mental health training Total Funds Fund names Purpose and Restrictions |
Fund balances 1 April 2020 Surplus/ (deficit) Transfers Fund balances 31 March 2021 £ £ £ £ |
Fund balances 1 April 2020 Surplus/ (deficit) Transfers Fund balances 31 March 2021 £ £ £ £ |
Fund balances 1 April 2020 Surplus/ (deficit) Transfers Fund balances 31 March 2021 £ £ £ £ |
Fund balances 1 April 2020 Surplus/ (deficit) Transfers Fund balances 31 March 2021 £ £ £ £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,656 | 16,265 | (19,907) | 22,014 | |
| (4,344) | 0 | 0 | (4,344) | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 21,312 | 16,265 | (19,907) | 17,670 | |
| 10,609 | 0 | 19,907 | 30,516 | |
| 2,091 | 0 | 0 | 2,091 | |
| 1,709 | 0 | 1,709 | ||
| 364 | 0 | 0 | 364 | |
| (1,389) | 2,113 | 0 | 724 | |
| 3,375 | (539) | 0 | 2,836 | |
| 1,861 | 267 | 0 | 2,128 | |
| 1,110 | 100 | 0 | 1,210 | |
| (158) | 0 | 0 | (158) | |
| 27,969 | (4,319) | 0 | 23,650 | |
| 15,629 | 0 | 0 | 15,629 | |
| 63,170 | (2,378) | 19,907 | 80,699 | |
| 500 | 0 | 0 | 500 | |
| 0 | 200 | 0 | 200 | |
| 500 | 200 | 0 | 700 | |
| 84,982 | 14,087 | 0 | 99,069 |
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Cheltenham District Scout Council Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2021
Charity number
1021577
Notes to the accounts (cont)
Note 12 Charity funds
Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period
| General funds: General fund ESU general Designated funds: Renovation fund Property renovation Active support fund Active support and fellowship Fete and fun day Fete and fund day Active support Active support and fellowship ESU Octopus Scuba diving courses ESU Shooting Group ESU ESU Black Sheep ESU ESU Devil's Chimney ESU ESU Adders Tongue ESU ESU Bob's Dinosaurs ESU Sun Run/Malvern Challenge district activities Restricted funds: ESU training Provision of training course for ESU Total Funds Fund names Purpose and Restrictions |
Fund balances 1 April 2019 Surplus/ (deficit) Transfers Fund balances 31 March 2020 £ £ £ £ |
Fund balances 1 April 2019 Surplus/ (deficit) Transfers Fund balances 31 March 2020 £ £ £ £ |
Fund balances 1 April 2019 Surplus/ (deficit) Transfers Fund balances 31 March 2020 £ £ £ £ |
Fund balances 1 April 2019 Surplus/ (deficit) Transfers Fund balances 31 March 2020 £ £ £ £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,908 | (2,252) | 0 | 25,656 | |
| (4,220) | (124) | 0 | (4,344) | |
| 23,688 | (2,376) | 0 | 21,312 | |
| 10,609 | 0 | 0 | 10,609 | |
| 2,091 | 0 | 0 | 2,091 | |
| 1,709 | 0 | 0 | 1,709 | |
| 364 | 0 | 0 | 364 | |
| 918 | (2,307) | 0 | (1,389) | |
| 3,996 | (621) | 0 | 3,375 | |
| 2,494 | (633) | 0 | 1,861 | |
| 1,351 | (241) | 0 | 1,110 | |
| 438 | (596) | 0 | (158) | |
| 25,177 | 2,792 | 0 | 27,969 | |
| 15,629 | 0 | 0 | 15,629 | |
| 64,776 | (1,606) | 0 | 63,170 | |
| 500 | 0 | 0 | 500 | |
| 500 | 0 | 0 | 500 | |
| 88,964 | (3,982) | 0 | 84,982 |
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