## Trustees' Annual Report ## For the period |From (start date)|**0**|**1**|**0**|**1**|**24**|**Y**|**Y**|**2**|**3**|**1**|**2**|**24**|**Y**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||||||||||| |**Section A**|||**Reference and administration details**||||||||||| |Charity name
Other names the charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any)
HQ registration number
Charity’s principal address|||Wrrington East District Scout Council
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15|**Trustee Name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not**
**for whole year**| |---|---|---|---| ||Debbie Francis|Chair|| ||Mike Timmins|District Lead Volunteer|| ||Ellie Walington|District Youth Lead|| ||Cheryl Robinson|Treasurer|| ||RayBryan||| ||Jon Davies||| ||Simon Gare||| ||Dave Goodhew||| ||James Hurrell||| ||Dave Wallington||| ||James Cooper|Youth Representative|| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) _(These will be published in the annual report of the charity)_ Type of advisor Name Address 1 LT700001 (14 September 2024) |**Section B**|**Structure, governance and management**| |---|---| |Description of the charity’s trusts
Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
(e.g. trust deed, constitution)
Type of governing document
Policies and procedures adopted for:
a) the induction and training of trustees;
b) trustee' consideration of major risks
and the systems and procedures to
manage them
The District's/ governing documents are those of the The
Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in
turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and
The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout
Association.
You may choose to include additional
information, where relevant, about:
(e.g. appointed by, elected by)
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
The District is a trust established under its rules which are
common to all Scouts.
Trustee selection methods
(e.g. trust, association, company)
How the charity is constituted
The District is managed by the District Trustee Board, the
members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout
District which is an educational charity. As charity trustees
they 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 consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 9
Trustees (including 2 Ex Officio Trustees, and 2 co-opted
Trustees) and meets every 3-4 months.
Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts
Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining the
Board.
This District Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is
well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings
and equipment are in good working order, and everyone
follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies
and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run high-
quality and safe programmes that gives young people skills
for life.|| ||The District's/ governing documents are those of the The
Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in
turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and
The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout
Association.| ||| ||The District is a trust established under its rules which are
common to all Scouts.| ||| ||The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.| ||The District is managed by the District Trustee Board, the
members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout
District which is an educational charity. As charity trustees
they 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 consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 9
Trustees (including 2 Ex Officio Trustees, and 2 co-opted
Trustees) and meets every 3-4 months.
Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts
Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining the
Board.
This District Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is
well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings
and equipment are in good working order, and everyone
follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies
and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run high-
quality and safe programmes that gives young people skills
for life.| 2 LT700001 (14 September 2024) |**Section B**|**Structure, governance and management (continued)**| |---|---| ||Risk and Internal Control (Specimen 1)| ||The District Trustee Board has identified the major risks to| ||which they believe the District 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 property and equipment. The District would| ||request the use of property and equipment from| ||neighbouring organisations such as the church, community| ||centre and other Scout Districts. Similar reciprocal| ||arrangements exist with these organisations.equipment| ||insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss.| ||Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The| ||District through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout| ||Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk| ||Assessments are undertaken before all activities.| ||Reduced income from fund raising. The District is primarily| ||reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The| ||District does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of| ||activities should there be a major reduction in income. The| ||Board could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the| ||income to the District on an ongoing basis, either| ||temporarily or permanently.| ||Reduction or loss of leaders. The District is totally reliant| ||upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the| ||District. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to| ||an unacceptable level in a particular section or the District| ||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 District.| ||Reduction or loss of members. The District provides| 3 LT700001 (14 September 2024) Reduction or loss of members. The District provides activities for all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the District 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 District. Risk and Internal Control (Specimen 2) The District 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 a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered. |**Section C**|**Objectives and activities**| |---|---| |Summary of the objects of the charity set
out in its governing document|**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 co-
operate 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 and:
- 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 these objects Managing appointments and safeguarding within the District. Running of District Activites including Hike, Craft Competitions, Camps, Patroll Leaders Training. Mamgement of the Explorer Scout s within the District. Joint Mamangement of Warrington District Scout Camp along with Warrington West and 25th Warrington East. Management of district equipment including Archery, Rifle Sh ti d Di t i t St 4 LT700001 (14 September 2024) Shooting and District Stores Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice) |You**may choose**to include further
statements, where relevant, about:
• policy on grantmaking;
• contribution made by volunteers;
• policy on investments.
Public benefit statement|| |---|---| ||| ||The District meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
criteria under both the advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or community development
headings.| ||| |**Section D**|**Achievements and performance**| |Summary of the main achievements of
the charity during the year|| ||All activities provide young people with Skills for live , from
making friends to learning practical skills. The main
activities include resedential stays inc camping and indoor
sleepovers, navigation,survival skills and praticial skills
giving young people the knowledge and confidence to help
them succeed in life and allow them to have confidence to
take on new challanges| |**Section E**|**Financial Review**| |---|---| |Quantify and explain any designations
Details of any funds materially in deficit
(circumstances plus steps to eliminate)
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on
reserves|**Reserves Policy**
The
District's policy on reserves
is to
hold sufficient
resources to continue the charitable activities of the District
should income and fundraising activities fall short.| ||| ||| 5 LT700001 (14 September 2024) Further financial review details (optional information) |You**may choose**to include additional
information, where relevant, about:
• the charity’s principal sources of funds
(including any fundraising);
• investment policy and objectives;
• how expenditure has supported the key
objectives of the charity;|The District does not have sufficient funds to invest in
longer term investments. The District has therefore adopted
a risk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All
funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or
building societies.
The District Trustee Board regularly monitors the levels of
bank balances and the interest rates received to ensure the
District obtains maximum value and income from its banking
arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using an
account that requires a period of notice before funds may
be withdrawn, before doing so the District Trustee Board
considers the cash flow requirements.
**Investment Policy (Specimen 2)**

**Investment Policy (Specimen 1)**
The District's Income and Expenditure is very small and as
a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in
longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The
District has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the
investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only
mainstream banks or building societies.

| |---|---| ||| |**Section F**|**Other Optional Information**| |Plans for future periods (details of any
significant activities planned to achieve
them)|| ||2025 is about continuing the growth of the District. To
provide more Squirrel provision and reopen temporairly
close Beaver provision. To continue tto support our Activity
teams including Paddles Blazing and Target Sports.| ||| |**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)
Date
Position (eg Secretary, Chair)|Mike Timmins|Mike Timmins|Mike Timmins|Mike Timmins|Mike Timmins|Mike Timmins|Cheryl Robinson| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||||| ||Michael Timmins||||||Cheryl Robinson| ||||||||| ||District Lead Volunteer||||||Treasurer| ||2
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5||||||| ||2|9|1|0|2|5|| 6 LT700001 (14 September 2024) Treasurer's Report for the year ended December 2024 INCOME Capitation for 2024 was received and remitted to County, income retained by District was £6,370 {2023£5,340). The District did not receive any donations this year {2023 £1000). Income for District activities in 2022 was £4,435 (2023 £5,890) this includes regular district events for all sections including The panto, Colditz, Scouts skills day and beaver sleepover, there is some timing of cash flows here with lots of activities happening at the end of the year.. EXPENDITURE District expenditure on attivities was £4,615, slightly higher than the income and partly due to timing some expenses relating to 2023 and some income is in 2025. Total expenditure on administration of the district wa5 £3,679, including Storage , meeting exps, insurances and licences etc. Group made no external donations in 2024. There was net expenditure from the group made to explorers as a donation towards international activities; these funds had been retained by the district following fundraising activities by the team selected for the cancelled Eurojam trip a few years ago. EXPLORERS Explorers recorded a surplus for the year of £2,174 {2023: deficit £3,275). Merlin explorers where successful in securing a donation towards set up costs in 2024 of £3,500. Expenditure in the year has included investment in equipment £1,505 and a catch-up on payments to Groups for partnership agreements which are now up to date. Many activities included Gladsonberry and Red rose camps as well as waterloo and operation moonlight weekends. l am reporting separately the activity relating to the Azores trip which has taken place in August 2025 fundraising and expenses started in 2024, cash held and liability to pay for the event was £28,653 at the end of the year. BLAZING PADDLES Blazing Paddles have a deficit this year of £2,696 (2023 surplus £1,759} primarily due to spent on equipment of £6.035. They received a donation of £1,524 {2024 £1,037) . they have a number of a commitment outstanding at the end of the year for funds received not yet spent of £1,263 TARGET SPORTS A small month of cash going through this unit with a surplus of £119 this year offsethng the amounts paid in previous years for equipment. LAND MANAGEMENT This information relates to the District Campsite, responsibility for which rests one third with the district, so correct that we report one third of the activity here. In the year a deficit of £1,400 {2023 a surplus of £1,922) due to high running expenses in the year not least the cost of maintain the trees which was £2.080 in 2024. At the end of the year the bank balance was £3,993, one third of which is reported as an asset of the district. DISTRICT SHOP This information relates to the District Shop which is now fully up and running and for which responsibility is shared with Warrington West, so correct that half of the activity is reported here. The shop had sales in the year of £41,737 {2023 £37,520). And is going from strength to strength. Overall this year the shop is reporknng a small deficit however this is due to an increase in stock levels and full repayment of all the loans relating to the historic issues. At the end of the year the shop had no remaining liabilities. The district also has no further liabilities in relation to the shop. At the end of the year the bank balance was £5,310 half of which is reported as an asset of the district. The shop will going forwards be able to make a real financial contribution to both districts. SUMMARY In 2024 the District overall has a surplus of £30,591 {2023 deficit of £11,514), there are liabi lities of £29,916. ONE THIIU) OF HALF OF SHOP RECEIPTS Membership 5ubscription5 Shop Actwitie5 Fundrai5irbglt)onatians IntÈre5t 51920 5U20 13.4561 19.527 2L158 379 617 1.524 41.737 26MI fOYAL RECEEIPTS 57.4 2S747 40M8 379 4141 {3A561 124. 4L737 PAYMENTS Membership partnership*ee￿Thts Acfvlttes Equlpment Intemattonal ￿entS Runnlng Exps IStora8elRent 46,550 1.375 29,914 7,541 1.375 11.2 4615 14,070 23,041 035 2.035 3.679 110351 2fO 10,748 1.620 TOTAL PAYMEP4fS 2f4) 7 {3,4561 96.127 24.661 stock Movement Debt Re￿vrnent 7.178 10.097 L737 NEf RECEIPTS IpAWENTS Z.341 1174 CASH FUNDS 8EGINING OF- 25,245 #REFI CASH FUNDSEND OFTrEY 27.58fj IMIEF! #REFI 119 16521 15331 30.591 IL4Tr)1 5.393 11991 7.652 5.310 SHAREDACllVfflES L331 1655 LIABILMES International Events Warrington We5t-S*M)p Fur othercornrnttrnents 12&6531 IL2631 IL26al CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of On accounts for the year ended I I IL Charity no (if any) Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (￿he Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Twst, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed 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 (oth8r than that disclosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect- accounting reLords were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to ￿lch attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Date.. l4- Independent examiner's statement Signed: 2S Name: OI¥LoL14rt& c q I¥x LÉY IG*¥e Ralevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: ST. bJlknF£ID'S Doiu6 IER October 2018 ection B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brlef detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018