7th Lichfield (St. Michael's) Scout Group
ANNUAL REPORT
202312024

7th LICHFIELD (ST. MICHAEL'S) SCOUT GROUP
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Executive Committee presents their Report for the year ended 31 March 2024.
7th Lichfield (St Michael's) Scout Group is an unincorporated association which was formed in 1963 and
registered with the Charity Commission on 27 May 1993. The registered charity number is 1021870.
The Charity's address is Scout Hut, Ash Grove, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 6ET.
The Members of the Executive Committee (who are Trustees for the purpose of Charity Law) who served
during the period were:
GROUP EXECUTIVE
Carl Hall
Vacant
Richard Taylor
Fiona Lever
Tracy Godfrey
Group Chair
Group Vice-chair
Group Scout Leader and Cub Scout Leader(Somers)
Group Secretary
Group Treasurer
Paul Tennant
Assistant GSL Beavers
Michael Woodrow
Beaver Scout Leader (Swinfen)
Caroline Fellows
Beaver Scout Leader (Garrick)
Sarah Guest
Beaver Scout Leader (Paget)
James Davey
Assistant GSL Cubs
Jo Docker
Cub Scout Leader (Rowallen)
Jonathan Mark Ridleycub Scout Leader (Maclean)
Paul Creaser
Scout Leader (Johnson) and Assistant GSL Scouts
Kev O'Riordan
Scout Leader (Boswell)
Nick Crosby
Scout Leader (Erasmus)
Ele
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Claire Jenkins
lan Robinson
Simon Wilson
Ruth Needham
David Jackson
Mark Sibborn
Heather Rose
Paul Snary
Steph Stafford
Camien Evans
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none
Co-o
ted members
none
The Members of the Executive Committee are elected each year at the AGM.
The Charity Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit
published by the Charities Commission in exercising their powers or duties.
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7th LICHFIELD (ST. MICHAEL'S) SCOUT GROUP
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 {CONTINUED)
Objects, Organisation and Activities
The Charity exists to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual,
social and spiritual potential as individuals. as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national
and international communities.
Membership is open to any person be￿een the ages of 6 and 14 years, who is interested in furthering the
objects and who has paid the subscriptions laid down by the Executive Committee.
Review of Progress and Achievements
There are nine sections (3 Beavers, 3 Cubs and 3 Scouts) each meeting once per week.
There are approximately 210 members and 50 adult leaders..
The Group has had a successful year in which it has provided many opportunities for all age groups.
Finances
The attached financial statements show the current state of the finances, which the Committee considers to
be sound. The bank balance stood at £54,237.01 at 31 March 2024. This money is being held to finan
working capital requirements, rolling maintenance costs and adventurous equipment purchase.
In addition we continue to hold funds with a view to securing larger premises or improving our current
premises to accommodate our membership.
The Charity's bankers a￿ HSBC, Lichfield and Vvalsall and CAF Bank.
The independent examiner is Mrs Sarah Flint FCCA. Mrs Flint is a Chartered Accountant.
Risk Review
The Executive Committee have examined the major internal and external risks which the Charity faces and
confirm that systems have been established to minimise these risks. The Charity has agreed child
protection policies and volunteers are vetted to ensure their suitability for working with young people.
Approved
g 4Ji
Mr C Hall
Chgir
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMIThEE OF
7th LICHFIELD (ST MICHAEL'S) SCOUT GROUP
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the period ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 4 to
Respective Responsibilities of Trusteès and Examinar
The Charity's 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 1993 Act) and
that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; to follow the prO￿dureS laid down in the General
Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act", and to state whether
particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
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 Charity and
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual
items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do nol 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 Examinerfs Ststement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention"
1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep
accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord
with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act, have not been
met., or
2) to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Date
Iq /io/ioL¥
Sarah Flint FCCA
Chartered Accountant
9 Giles Road
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 7JU
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Receipts & Payments Account summary for the year ended 31 March 2024
This Year
General
Funds
This Year
Restricted
Funds
This Year
This Year
Endowment Total
Funds
Previous
Year
Total receipts for the year
(pages D4 and D7)
Total payments for the year
(pages D5 and D7)
Net receipts (payments) for
the year
70,690.38
0.00
70,690.38
71,963.74
-66,903.74
0.00
0.00
-66,903.74
-70,539.15
3,786.64
0.00
0.00
3,786.64
1,424.59
Transfers between funds
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
3,786.64
0.00
0.00
3,786.64
1,424.59
Cash. bank and similar funds
brought fO￿ard
Cash, bank and similar funds
carried fO￿ard
50,450.37
0.00
0.00
50,450.37
49,025.78
54,237.01
0.00
0.00
54,237.01
50,450.37
The above account and accompanying statement{s) of assets and liabilities were approved by the
Trustees
on ............
1. 6 ..N.,. . 202.+................
and signed on their behalf by:
Trustee
Signature
cs.lko
Print Name
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Receipts for the year ended 31 March 2024
This Year This Year This Year Previous
General
Restricted Total
Year
Funds
Funds
Budget £
29,131.89 Membership Subscriptions
-13,000.00 less.. Capitation
16,131.89 MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
25,638.68
-12062.50
13,576.18
0.00 25,638.68 24,340.72
0.00 -12,062.50 -11,526.00
0.00 13,576.18
12,814.72
70.00 Dividends and Interest
0.00 Property Rents
INVESTMENT INCOME
70.00 RECEIVED
524.95
300.00
0.00
0.00
524.95
300.00
88.83
0.00
824.95
0.00
824.95
88.83
370.00 DonationslGrants
370.00 DONATIONS I GRANTS
2,806.01
2,806.01
1,471.67
1,471.67
4,277.68
4,277.68
9,174.75
9,174.75
0.00 Camps
12,498.00 Group Activities
0.00 Activities
6,900.00 Water Activities
19,398.00 ACTIVITIES
20,988.44
14,372.66
1,121.39
7,296.00
43,778.49
0.00 20,988.44 17,081.82
0.00 14,372.66 13,096.56
0.00
1,121.39
845.26
0.00
7,296.00
6,345.00
0.00 43,778.49 37,368.64
1,080.00 FUND RAISING Activities
1,080.00 FUND RAISING (gross)
1,064.80
1,064.80
0.00
0.00
1,064.80
1,064.80
6,086.53
6,086.53
Income Tax recovered -
5,194.00 on subscriptions and donations
0.00 on dividends and interest
5,194.00 OTHER INCOME
5,948.54
0.00
5,948.54
0.00
0.00
0.00
5,948.54
0.00
5,948.54
5,194.46
0.00
5,194.46
0.00 BadgeIHoodies￿-Shirt receipts
0.00 Sundry Income
0.00 SUNDRY RECEIPTS
1,219.74
0.00
1,219.74
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,219.74
0.00
1.219.74
1,235.81
1,235.81
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE
£42,243.89 YEAR
£69,218.71 £1,471.67 £70,690.38 £71,963.74
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Payments for the year ended 31 March 2024
This Year
General
Funds
This Year
This Year
Restricted Total
Funds
Previous
Year
Revised
405.00 Rent
900.00 RateslRefuse Collection
1,200.00 Electficity
550.00 Water
2,800.00 Insurance
1,000.00 Cleaning and Maintainan
500.00 Camping gas
7,355.00 PREMISES COSTS
405.00
585.80
966.24
433.87
2,499.61
945.06
436.65
6,272.23
0.00
0.00
o.oo
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
405.00
585.80
966.24
433.87
2,499.61
945.06
436.65
6,272.23
405.00
695.20
1,064.81
435.56
2,654.74
679.24
305.58
6,240.13
350.00 Donations l Grants
350.00 DONATIONS I GRANTS
2,806.01
2,806.01
1,471.67
1,471.67
4,277.68
4,277.68
9,180.84
9,180.84
0.00 Camps
11,285.00 Group Activities
0.00 Activities
6,700.00 Water Activities
17,985.0
O ACTIVITIES
20,429.12
12,621.50
7,186.39
7,221.79
0.00 20,429.12 17,895.83
0.00 12,621.50
9,613.60
0.00
7,186.39
6,694.70
0.00
7,221.79
7,512.67
47,458.80
0.00 47,458.80 41,716.80
1,413.00 Fundraising Expenses
1,413.00 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES
913.29
913.29
0.00
0.00
913.29
913.29
4,907.21
4,907.21
0.00 Refurbishment of hut
0.00 REFURBISHMENT EXPENSES
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00 Purchasel Maintenance of Equipment
0.00 PURCHASEIMAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT
808.46
808.46
0.00
0.00
808.46
808.46
1,098.69
1,098.69
0.00 Purchase of HoodieslTshirtslNeckerslBlankets | 2,371.39
0.00 Uniforms and Badges
2,566.33
0.00 CLOTHING COSTS
4,937.72
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,371.39
2,566.33
4,937.72
2,876.04
2,228.86
5,104.90
0.00 Bank Charges
0.00 Stationery & Digital
0.00 Sundry
0.00 Training
0.00 OTHER EXPENSES
120.00
1,000.71
228.40
522.34
1,871.45
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
120.00
1,000.71
228.40
522.34
1,871.45
136.43
875.31
160.6
1,118.24
2,290.58
27,103.0
O TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR
65,067.96
1,471.67 66,539.63 70,539.15
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
This Year This Year This Year
General
Restricted Total
Funds
Funds
Previous
Year
MONETARY ASSETS Cash, bank and
similar funds
Bank Current Account(s)
Bank Deposit Account{s)
Bank Term Deposit(s)
Building Society AcGount(s)
Cash in hand
25,666.19
28,570.82
0.00
0.00
0.00
54,237.01
0.00 25,666.19 22,367.12
0.00 28,570.82 28,083.25
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
54,237.01
50,450.37
OTHER MONETARY ASSETS
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Debts due to Group l District
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
INVESTMENT ASSETS
Government Stocks at market value
Other quoted securities at market value
Other investments
Property held for investment purposes
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
NON-MONETARY ASSETS Assets for
Charity's own use
Badge Secretarys, stock
Hoodles￿shirtS shop stock
Land and buildings
600.00
2,085.18
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
600.00
600.00
2,085.18
2,406.00
0.00 348,039.45
2 x trailers (at
insuran
value)
Motor vehicles
Canoes, Kayaks etc
Scouting equipment, furniture, etc.
5,529.00
24,576.00
67,789.00
100,579.18
0.00
5,529.00
5,169.00
0.00 24,576.00 21,965.00
0.00 67,789.00
61,627.38
0.00 100,579.18 439,806.83
LIABILITIES Those due within one year
Accounts not yet paid
Expenses incurred not yet invoiced
Subscriptions not yet paid
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
LIABILITIES Those due after one year
Loan (with details)
Hire Purchase owing
Leasing payments outstanding
Other long tenm liabilities
Rent of HQ lease until 2026
@ £405 per annum subject
to review
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
405.00
405.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
405.00
405.00
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