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Chorley District Scout Council C orley :District: Scout Council Annual Report & Accounts

2023 2024

CHORLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL 48[th] Annual General Meeting

10[th] July 2024 7.30pm

CHORLEY DISTRICT SCOUT HEADQUARTERS

AGENDA

Introduction and welcome

Apologies for absence

Governance topics

Review of the previous year

The District Lead Volunteer’s review of Scouts in the Chorley District

Receive and consider the Annual Report of the District Trustee Board, including the annual Statement of the Accounts

Making appointments

Appoint the District Chair, following recommendation from

the open selection process initiated by the District Trustee Board – Alan Venn

Appoint the District Treasurer, following

recommendation from the open selection process initiated by the District Trustee Board –

Appoint members of the District Trustee Board, following recommendations from the open selection process initiated by the District Trustee Board

Emir. Barker—minute taker ADMIN not Trustee Member

Appoint District President and/or Vice Presidents

Appoint the Scrutineer / Independent Examiner Mr Ian Wilkin Senior Officer of LCC.

Closing remarks

Mayor of Chorley

Gail Stanley - County President

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Membership Fees
73,592		 - - - 73,592 57,950
District Activity Income from Members
20,605		 - - - 20,605 37,959
Explorer Unit Member Contributions 37,662 - - - 37,662 26,235
Sales
4,380		 - - - 4,380 7,885
Donations - - - - 639
Interest
974		 - - - 974 168
Gift Aid - - - - 2,761
Property Rental
1,797		 - - - 1,797 1,949
Other Income
2,851		 - - - 2,851 1,073
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104,198		 37,662 - - - 141,859 136,619
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District Activity Costs
35,358		 35,358 67,879
Explorer Unit Activity Costs 36,404 36,404 23,183
Headquarters Membership fees
53,269		 53,269 45,792
Leader Training
2,544		 2,544 2,837
Stock Purchases
3,136		 3,136 6,100
Property Costs
14,457		 14,457 8,743
IT Costs
3,452		 3,452 2,709
Equipment Purchases
1,170		 1,170 560
Other Overheads
1,711		 1,711 3,278
Sub total 115,097 36,404 - - - 151,501 161,081
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122,082
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Cash funds this year end
111,183
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

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103,677
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District Lead Volunteer Report Amy Calderbank

It feels like only 5 minutes since our last AGM where I took up the role of District Lead Volunteer but already it seems time has flown by.

We've seen some significant changes over the last few months as we continue our transformation journey, with our volunteers starting to adopt the new role titles and our Executive Committees across the District becoming Boards of Trustees.

Whilst this has felt challenging at times, it is great to see adults embracing the new structures and still doing what they do best – providing amazing experiences to young people.

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There are still further changes to come as we look ahead to the introduction of our new digital system and changes to our volunteer journey later this year and we'll continue to share information on what's coming next for all members.

Looking back over the last few months there have been

some real highlights

Over the last year I have continually been impressed by the dedication and commitment of our adult volunteers supporting our young people in sections across the District. The variety of events and adventures that they have experienced is all down to the hard work that is put in by our leaders, occasional helpers, active support and trustee members.

It has been a privilege and a pleasure to recognise a small number of our volunteers through long service and commendation awards throughout the year and those individuals are listed as part of our report. However, to all of our volunteers – a very heartfelt thank you for all that you do to make Chorley District a brilliant place to Scout.

I look forward to continuing to work with you all over the next 12 months to continue to ensure Chorley District is a thriving District for young people and adults alike to enjoy the best that Scouting can offer.

District Trustee Board Chair Report

Alan Venn

The past year has shown with tremendous commitment from all those involved in leading and enabling programmes which has provided so much benefit and enjoyment to our young people. The year saw an increase in our Membership although our Beaver and Cub sections showed a reduction in number, the opening of more Squirrel Dreys across the District has made a positive impact on the census.

It has to remain our ambition to provide the benefits of Scouting to as many young people as possible, not only those on waiting lists but also those areas of the District or from

backgrounds we have not yet reached. For everyone it is about encouraging friends to become involved to meet the shortage of Leaders and helpers.

There are many people who are part of, and support Scouting in Chorley. I wish to thank all involved for the impact you have made and will continue to make.

Alan Venn

District Chair of Trustees

What a busy 12 months. Firstly, I would like to thank the District Beaver Team for all their support and all the Beaver Leaders for their dedication, bringing experiences, life skills and forever memories to our young people.

Thank you also to Eccleston Beavers for a wonderful Christingle Service at St George’s Church. The church was full and it was a wonderful sight to see. For the first time, Acorn awards were presented and it was an honour to present them to Anderton Squirrels. A huge well done to all the Beavers and Squirrels on achieving their Top Awards.

Also Thank you to Amy our District Lead Volunteer for presenting them.

In April we visited Smithhills Farm.

It was the District’s first joint event with Squirrels; the weather was lovely, not too hot and everyone had a great day learning about all the different animals, watching the cows being milked, feeding the calves, holding various baby animals and best of all eating lots of

home-made ice cream.

On the 1st June, 135 of us had a Special Trip to Manchester Runway Visitor centre. We sat on board Concorde, learned about the different jobs in the Airport and Beavers got to wear Pilots,

Stewards and emergency services uniforms. They also got to sit in the cockpit and pretend to fly the plane.

We watched planes take off and land, including the world’s largest Airplane.

The number of Bronze / Acorn Awards presented in the last 12 months was an amazing 150. Congratulations to all the Beavers and Squirrels. Well Done!!

I feel Beavers and Squirrels have thrived over the last 12 months, and I look forward to the next 12 months of new adventures and challenges.

Kate Sturgess,

District Lead Volunteer for Beavers.

As always I must thank all the Explorer Leaders for their hard work over the last few months, and the excellent programmes they have delivered.

2023 saw five of our Explorers jet off for what was supposed to be an experience of a lifetime at the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea. Sadly it didn’t quite go as planned and the event was hit by several problems. But in true British style our Explorers made the best of a trying situation and had a great time. They have certainly come back with memories that will last them for a lifetime

Some of our Explorers also had the opportunity to attend the Haarlem Jamborette in Holland where, as in previous trips, they had more than there fair share of rain and mud.

Closer to home though our Units have been very active this last year. It is not possible to

list everything that they have done over the last few months

in a short report, but they have certainly been busy. As a snapshot of some of the wonderful array of events and activities they

have taken part in , the activities range from a night of axe throwing at Bibbys Farm, archery at Platt Fields, book bench trail in Chorley, Monopoly Run in Manchester and oo ‘Ss - wie Fy 6 te \ 3 London, murder — ” a a << s 7 - -_ — mystery night at C02 to mention just a very | “asyyFa) bemeae , oe fo “>Ne | bad —— Ay 4 & few. Ly So . *

The District again had a few teams in Ly 7 eg S- | pees | / the Mountain Activity Challenge bP ’ A \ ~~}.o* « (MAC) but sadly we failed to retain the ( ) < AN AVA NS ~ S trophy but came in a very creditable LT

second. Let’s hope tata with a few more teams, we can take it back this coming year.

It has not just been adventurous activities; a number of Units have been out and about helping in the Community with some helping to tidy up around Chorley whilst others have given up their time to work on the Service Crew at Bibby’s Farm and I know that Bibby’s are grateful for this help

Phil Fairclough

District Explorer Scout Commissioner

You will only see a section report from the Beavers in this year's AGM report. Key roles in Squirrels and Cubs remain open and are being actively recruited for.

Will has come onboard recently as Team Leader for Scouts and is already making a huge difference; I am sure he will have plenty to say in next year’s report

A massive thanks to all the Leaders in our District who have helped deliver top awards and continue to contribute to section programming—a special call out to Kate for taking the Squirrels under her wing this year.

Due to certain circumstances, we have had to operate with a limited District calendar this year. However, this has not deterred our young people from achieving fantastic milestones and receiving top awards.

Our young people have truly shone this year across all sections. their achievements are not just significant, but also a source of immense pride for us all.

Squirrels – 12+ Acorn Awards

Beavers120+ Bronze Awards Cubs70+ Silver Awards Scouts50+ Gold Awards

Together, we have delivered over 200 nights away, with all our sections having enjoyed camping outdoors on at least one occasion.

We are eagerly looking forward to 2024 and are confident that it will be another year of remarkable achievements and growth for Chorley District.

Mark Finnegan

Awards

Chief Scout’s Commendation For Good Service

Ellie Baker Paul Barker Darren Lomax William Laidlaw Carol Bentham Oliver Brett Susan Brocken Mark Brocklehurst Lawrence Cocker Bryan Cocker Gary Fairclough Victoria Finley Paul Headen Catherine Jones Julie Lowe Jeffrey Mellling Martin Sherlock Anthony Smith Michael Taylor Jack Bullon Danielle Oates John Wilcock Mark Cocker

Award for Merit

Christine Coxon Elizabeth Baker Peter Baker Emma Hardacre

Silver Acorn

Barry Matthias Lynne Whitehead

Bar to the Silver Acorn

jim Banks

Minutes of the CHORLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL (CDSC) 4Ph ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING- Venue - Bibby's Farm Scout Campsite Sunday 17th September 2023 Time- 3.00 p.m. No. of attendees- 38. Groups represented - 12. ESUS represented - l. PLUS, SASU, District Team and District Board of Trustees. Presentation of District CoLours by Charnock Richard SG (outgoing duty Group) District Chair welcomed everyone to the AGM incLuding our VIP guests The Deputy Mayor and Mayor- ess, CILr Gordon France and CounciLlor Margaret France, Craig Dewar-WiLlox (County Commissioner) and commenting that it was good to see so many attending. Attention was drawn to the fart that whiLst this is the AGM for the previous financiaL year ending March 2023 it was in the Scouting year leading up to ChorLey Distrirt's 50th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the borough of Chorley. Our District President, Sir Lindsay HoyLe sent his apologies for not being abLe to attend our AGM via his pre-recorded address, which was played back at this point. Opening thoughts by George Lewis on the theme of 'Change and Continuity,. Apologies. Rt. Hon. Sir Lindsay Hoyle, MP, Phil FaircLough, Kerry Houghton, Andy Walton, Andy Baker and ELlie Baker. Awards Presentations-just one award presented at the AGM to Doreen Gibson for 60 years, service to Scouting in ChorLey. Presentation of the Minutes of the 2022 AGM. Minutes of the 2022 AGM were tabled, having previously been circulated to members of ChorLey District Scout Council ICDSCI. There were no points raised, no queries and no proposed amendments. Minutes proposed by Kate Sturgess as a true and accurate records of the 2021 AGM proceedings and seconded by Tom Whittaker. ALI members of CDSC attending voted in favour. The 202112022 Annual Report and Accounts. Approval of change to the 202212023 account examiner appointed at the 2022 AGM. The District Treasurer reported that we are required to appoint an account's examiner at each AGM for the upcoming year, usually 12 months in advance. Due to current pressure of the appointed ex- aminer, Mr. Andrew Aspden was unavailable. Mr. lan WiLkin, a senior officer for LCC kindly agreed to examine the accounts for the financial year 2022 -2023.The foLlowing proposaL was then tabled. Proposal is to seek approval from the District Scout Council for the change in examiner of District end of year accounts from Mr Andrew Aspden to Mr lan WiLkin, Senior Officer of LCC. Proposed by Mike Grayson and seconded by Pete Beesley. AIL members of CDSC attending voted in favour.

Presentation of 202112022 Annual Accounts. Distrirt Treasurer, Mike Grayson highlighted the following headline points from the accounts which had previously been circulated to member of the District Scout Council. Noting that the accounts had previ- ousLy been successfully examined by Mr. WiLkin and approved by the District Board of Trustees on 12th July 2023. Distrirt accounts are in a strong position with an overall balance of around £130k. There were 2 significant spends during the financiaL year. The purchase of the greenfield activity site at Birkacre for £25k and further £25k invested in the growth of Scouting in ChorLey incLuding a reduction of £21head in the distrirt element of the membership fee. Attention was drawn to the changed presentation standard of the accounts with the Charity Commis- sion standard format being adopted. This makes the accounts easier to foLlow. Mike's cLosing remarks were a vote of thanks to the previous treasurer, Alan Venn for his work done over the previous years. Presentation of the 2022123 Annual Report by Andy Lewis. This was Andy's finaL presentation of the an- nual report, as District Commissioner, (see appendix 11. Changes to CDSC Constitution, background to proposed change. POR has been updated 8 times since Jan 2022 the last one being JULY 2023 The ApriL 2023 update brought in a number of significant changes about the terminology we use e.g., Board of Trustees and not executive committees, requirements of AGMS and the responsibiLities of adult voLunteers. These changes wouLd mean a compLete re-write of the current District Constitution. AdditionaLly there is a raise in issue of POR due in spring 2024. Advice from HQ is that aLI groups and districts adopt the mod- el constitution in Chpt 5.4 of POR. ProposaL As a result of major changes in POR it is proposed that CDSC adopt the model version of the district Constitution defined in POR para 5.4 Proposer- Jim Banks. Seconder- Lisa Lewis AIL members of CDSC attending voted in favour. Investiture of new DC. Craig pointed out then when Andy Lewis signed up to be Distrirt Commissioner it was pre 2019. Since then Covid and the Lockdown took its toll on Dcs across the county. A great burden of responsibilities was placed upon them to SUStain the distrirt's finances and bring about an overall recovery. The number of members in a district is one indicator of the health of that district. Current Chorley are at 98.6Wo of the pre-Lockdown total. Across the county we Lost 25% in first year and some districts stilL haven't recovered. In a more light hearted remark he would still Like to know how Andy convinced the trustees spend £15k on the Bounce Back Camp. On behalf of the whole of the county Craig passed on his thanks to Andy for all that he had achieved as DC. Craig then introduced Amy CaLderbank as our new District Ciommissioner, commenting that a DC has to be someone that the district and WLSC can rely on. Amy has done many things in the Scouting over the past 20 years. She is highly motived and passionate about Scouting and what she can do in Chorley. It gave him great pleasure to ask Amy to repeat her Scout Promise and take up the role as DC of ChorLey District.

Approval of the new District Commissioner's nomination of District Chairman. Dc's nominee for District Chairman - Steve Morton Approval by all those attending the meeting. A vote of thanks was made bythe Chair to Alan Venn and Jim Banks who were both standing down as Distrirt Officers. ELection of District Officers. Nominee for District Secretary- Pete Sturgess Proposed by Steve Morton and seconded by Mark Finnigan. Nomination approved by aLI those attending the meeting. Nominee for District Treasurer- Mike Grayson Proposed by PauL Smith and seconded by George Carroll. Nomination approved by aLL those attending the meeting. The District Executive This year will see a number of changes in the membership of the exec committee and the Chair made a vote of thanks to alL exec members standing down. Elected members - the following have been nominated.. Kerry Houghton Andy WaLton Andy Baker Paul Smith Proposed by Pete BeesLey and seconded by PauL Ryan. Nominations approval by aLL those attending the meeting. Confirmation of Distrirt Commissioner's nominations: Alison Kirby {EccLeston SG) - District GSL rep. Jim Banks Emir Barker Vicki Finley Proposed by Amy CaLderbank and seconded by George Lewis. Nominations approval by alL those attending the meeting. Approval / Appointment of Auditors. ResuLting from the inabiLity to engage Mr A Aspden as examiner for the 2022-2023 accounts, the district board of trustees agreed that in order to de-risk this happening again in the future, we should Look to find a sUltabLe auditorlexaminer and retain them on a commercial basis. So the following proposal 15 made- That permission is granted by the District Scout CounciL, for the incoming board of trustees to find a suita- ble professional accountant and retain them on a commercial basis to examine the accounts for finan- cial year 2023 - 2024 at the appropriate time in 2024

Digital tools coming down the line – new training to help people develop.

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Chorlty Dlstrlct Scout Councll 1024746 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perfod from To 1stA ri12023 31st March 2024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrioted funds Restrloted funds Endowment funds Total fund.s Last year to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest£ to the n￿reSt £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Membership Fees District Activty Income from Members Expk)rer Unil Member Contrbuti(hns Sales Donalions InterESt Gift Pid P erty Rental Other Inc(xne Sub totsl (Gross income for AR) 73.592 20 605 73,592 20 05 37 662 57.950 37 59 26 37 662 80 639 168 2761 1,949 1,073 974 974 1797 2.851 1,797 2￿51 104,198 37,662 141￿59 136￿19 (see table). None Sub total 104.198 37.662 141,859 136￿19 A3Pa nts 35J58 35J58 37283 53269 37283 23.183 45.792 2.837 6.100 8.743 2.709 53269 Leader Trawing 3.136 14A57 3,452 1.170 1.711 115￿97 3.136 14.457 3,452 1,170 1.711 152J80 3278 161.081 Sub total 37,283 purohases. (see table) Platt Field Cam 25J17 Sub total 25J17 115,097 37,283 152J80 186,398 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Tranthrs between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 10.899 379 10,521 49,779 122.082 111.183 11.646 12,025 133.728 123207 183,507 133,728 CCXX R1 ac(x)unts (SS) 1fd07f2024

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestriatsd funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds Main Bank Accounts 103,677 Explorer Unit Accounts Chorley Caper5 Account JMC Property Management Account rotal cash funds 12.025 2.797, 4709 111.183 12,025 account(s)) ,, Unrestrloted funds to nearest £ Restrioted funds to nearest £ Endovmient funds to nearest £ Details Shop Stock B2 Other monetary assets 2,602 Fund to which asset belon Current •ralue tional étails None Cost (optional) B3 Investsnent assets Fund to which asset belon General Details Headquarters Building (70 % Ownership) Cost (optional) Current Yalue na 64500 chanty's own use AH Saints Building General , 30,000 Platt Field Campsite General 21.000 21,000 net.ai16 Fund to which Amount due When due Inry+innTrll ,4,4

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES IiIUVVVIIU¥IIL VWadllllllVI O I¥VVI I VII LII accounts Section A Iiidependeiit Exaininer's Report Choriey Dis￿1 Scout Council 31st March 2024 On accounts forthe year ended Charfty no (If any) 1024746 Set out on pages 1 and 2 ',:, :,:;,..- I report to the trustees on my examination of the acc£)unts of the above charity (Yie Trusf) for the year ended 3110312024. , As the charity's tnjstees, you afB responsible for the preparatlon of the a(xounts in aCCord￿ce with the requirements rf the Charities Act 2011 ("the A(). Responslbllftles and basis of report I report in resped of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out , under seclion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Di￿￿10nS given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b), of the Act. Independent ", I have c£)mpleted my examination. I confirm that material matters have examinerfs statement come to my attention in (x)nnertion with the examination (other than that disclo￿d below") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect the accounting re￿￿S were not kept in accordance Nmth s*tion 130 of the Charities Act; or,} the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of acLounts set out in the Charities (Aco)unts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a twe and fairf view whith is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connedion , with the examinatson to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete wolds in the brackets rfthey (b not ap￿.,: Date: 12th July 2024 Slgned: Name: lan Wlkin Relevant professlonal quallficatlon(s) or body (If any): Senior Officer, Lancashire County Council cjo Cwity Hall, Preston IER Oct 2018

ktj, Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examlner needs to highlight material matters of concAm (see CC32, Independent examlnation of charity accounts: diredions and guidance for examlners). Glve here brfef detalls of any items that the examlnerwlshes to dlsclose. None IER Oct 2018