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2022-03-31-accounts

A. Objectives and Activities Objectives and Activities
Summary ofthe objects ofthe The objectives ofthe county are as a unit ofthe Scout Association.
charity as set out in its The purpose of Scouting
governing document Scouting
exists to actively engage
and support
young
people
in
their personal
development,
empowering
them to make a positive
contribution
to society.
The values ofScouting
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 ofscouting
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
- gain skills for life
Summary ofthe main The County's
main
function
is to support
the seven
Districts
in
activities in relation to these achieving
five key strategic
objectives
of the Scout Association
objects based on growth,
inclusivity,
community
impact,
youth-shaped
Scouting and quality programme.
As a County, the main activities
during the last twelve
months
have been:
1. Providing
management,
leadership
and
support,
in
partnership
with the South West Regional
Support Team
(RST) in ensuring
the continuation
of Scouting
during
the
Coronavirus
pandemic,
at
which
time
face-to-face
Scouting
was
largely
suspended,
and
ensuring
that
membership
levels were
maintained
as far as possible.
The 2022 census
saw a 12% increase
(+585) giving a
total of 5557 in youth
members
and 3%fall (-48) giving a
total
1854 in adult
volunteers
compared
to last year' s
census outcome.
2. Running
a twice
yearly,
online
modular
based
Section
Leader,
Manager
and Supporter
training
programme
for
all adult members.
3. Providing
on-going
bespoke
online
training
and
personallsed
support
for
County,
District
and
Group
Executive
Committee
Members
and
their
Sub-
Committees.
4. Participating
in
online
Regional
Support
Meetings
for
County
Chairs,
County
Commissioners,
County
Youth
Commissioners
and
Deputy
County
Commissioners
for
Development,
Programme
Support
and
youth-shaped
support,
including
updating
and upskilling
County Training
Managers.
Public Benefit The
County
meets
the
Charity
Commission's
Public
Benefit
criteria under
both
the
advancement
of education
and
the
advancement
ofcitizenship
or community
development
headings.

B. Achievements Achievements and performance and performance
Summary ofthe main The County
Scout Centre reopened
its doors
immediately
after
achievements
ofthe charity		 the last Covid-19 lockdown
and
is now experiencing
an increase
during the year in both external
agency and internal
Scout bookings,
which
have
included
the
return
of face
to face
delivered
adult
training
weekends,
County
Executive
Committee
meetings
and Section
based activities
and events.
Furthermore,
it was agreed
that the
centre was in much need ofan improvement
in its digital capability
regarding
CCTV coverage,
Computer
system
and
broadband
facility and the centre
is now
in the process have receiving these
much needed
upgrades.
With
the
return
of face to face Scouting
and
all
restrictions
removed
from
overseas
events,
including
the
reopening
of
European
border
crossings,
International
Scouting
events
are
now
being
resumed.
To date,
two
European
Scouting
Nights
Away
events
have
been
planned
to Kandersteg
International
Scout Centre
in Switzerland
for the summer
of 2022, one from
Swindon
and the other from Salisbury
and a County
lead Skiing
Expedition
has been planned
for February 2023 to Pila Snowland
in
the
Valle
d'Aosta,
Italy.
Furthermore,
the
World
Scout
Jamboree
Wiltshire
Unit, consisting
of36 young
people and four
adults
is well underway
for the summer
of 2023 to South Korea
and
this includes
an overseas
visit to Ireland
in the summer
of
2022 for the purpose
ofa practice camp.
Training
for Adult Leaders,
Managers
and Supporters
has been
successfully
delivered
using a combination
of both face to face
and online delivered
training
session
by members
of the County
Adult
Training
Team
and
locally,
within
Districts,
by
suitably
qualified
and
experienced
leaders.
This
training
has
included
mandatory
ongoing
learning
for example,
safety,
safeguarding,
GDPR, Trustee
Introductory
and
First Aid training.
County
lead
face to face training
has taken
place at Wiltshire
Scout Centre
over
a weekend
in
March,
with
a second
weekend
course
earmarked
in
November
2022. As a result
of the
additional
mandatory
training
and
support
offered,
the
number
of those
outstanding
in this training
has significantly
reduced to below 5%
ofthe total adult membership,
with a number
of Districts reporting
0%, ensuring
that our membership
remains
compliant
with
our
Policy, Organisation
and Rules and HQ directives.
In spite ofthe national
lockdown
and restrictions
regarding face to
face Scouting
in place for most of the latter half of2021, Beaver,
Cub, Scout, Explore and Network Leaders from all seven Districts
continued
to deliver exciting and fun-packed
quality programmes,
and therefore
maintaining
regular
Section meetings
using
online
virtual
plafforms,
including
taking
part in The Scout Association's
national
activities and events.
Now that face toface Scouting has
resumed,
youth
membership
has grown
and continues
to grow,
with
many Groups
now reporting
healthy
waiting
lists. The focus
now
is
on
recruiting,
inducting,
training
and
retaining
adult
volunteers
that will enable those young people on the waiting
lists
join Scouting and learn valuable
skills for life.
C. Finance review
Policy on Reserves The total funds aref882,544 ofwhich F105,756 are restricted
for
specific purposes,
including
for legacies gifted.
Ofthe unrestricted
funds E534,377 are held as fixed assets
includin
the Wiltshire

Wlltsh lre Scout Counci l —An nual
Financial Statements
for the year to 31 March 2022
Scout Centre).
Therefore
at 31"March 2022 the charity
had net
unrestricted
cunent assets of6242,411.
The County's
policy on reserves
has been to hold the equivalent
of a year's
lettings
plus a fund for redecorating
the centre every
four years and to be able to continue
with our development
work
on growing
the movement.
However
this year due to the ongoing
uncertainty
ofwhen we will be able to let again at full capacity and
also if the purpose
for the lets changes we have set a reserve for
a reduced
running
cost of the
building
along
with
redecoration
reserve
and a fund
to get face to face scouting
up and running
again and this equates to690,000. Any additional
funds
will be to
develop
the activities
offering made available
at the centre and to
support
development
and Scouting across the County,
including
supporting
Districts
and Groups
facing financial
difficulties,
and
also to support
the return
to Scouting.
Further financial review The County does not have sufficient funds to invest
in longer term
details investments.
The County
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
Finance review The Total income for the year was F50,251 (2021 L77,247) and
the total expenditure
656,726 (2021 F48,239). The reduction
in
income and costs reflects the reduction
of Scouting
activities
and
lettings due to the ongoing
Coronavirus
pandemic.
The
net
current
assets
at
year-end
were
336,636 (2021
6322,870).
D. Structure, governance and management
I'ype ofgoverning document The
County's
governing
documents
are
those
of The Scout
Association.
They consist ofa Royal Charter,
which
in turn gives
authority
to the
Bye Laws
of the
Association
and
The
Policy
Organisation
and Rules of The Scout Association.
How the charity is constituted The
County
is a trust
established
under
its
rules
which
are
common
to all Scouts
.Trustee selection methods The
Trustees
are
appointed
in
accordance
with
the
Policy
Organisation
and Rules of The Scout Association
Additional governance issues The County
is managed
by the County
Executive Committee,
the
members
of which are the "charity Trustees" of the Scout County
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.
In
addition
the County
Executive
Committee
maintain
appropriate
governance
policies
and
a Risk Register,
which
are reviewed
periodically.
The
committee,
who
meet
6 times
a
year,
consist
of 13
Independent
members:
~
5Ex —officio (Chair, County Commissioner,
County Youth
Commissioner,
Secretary, Treasurer)
~
5 Elected Members
~
3 Nominated
Members
In
addition
members
are
co-opted
as
required
to
provide
appropriate
skill.

This County
Executive
Committee		 exists to support
the		 support
the		 support
the		 District District District
and
Group
Leaders
in
meeting		 the
responsibilities		 of their
appointments
and is responsible
for:
~
The maintenance
of County		 property;
~
The
raising
of funds
and		 the
administration		 of County
finance;
~
The insurance
ofpersons,
property
and		 equipment
~
County
public occasions;
~
Assisting
in the
recruitment		 of leaders and
other		 adult
support;
~
Appointing
any sub committees
that may be required;
~
Appointing
County
Administrators
and		 Advisors other
than those who are elected.
The County
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 comprehensive
insurance
policies to ensure		 that
insurable
risks are covered
E. Plans for Future Periods
Plans for future Periods To ensure the continued
support of		 Scouting in Wiltshire.
To ensure the long term future
of the County		 Scout Centre and to
develop the offer of well managed
and available		 outdoor activities.
F. Reference and administration
details
Charl name Wiltshire Scout Council
Chari number 1025277
Charit 's rincl al address Wiltshire
Coun
Scout Centre, Potterne Wick,		 Wiltshire SN10 5QT

f or the Year E nded 31 March 2022
2022 2021
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Notes fund
f		 funds funds
f		 fundsf
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations
and legacies		 2 34,257 34,257 75,725
Charitable
activities
Wlltshire Scouts 15,187 15,187 753
Other trading
activities		 718 718 298
Investment
income		 89 89 471
Total 50,251 50,251 77,247
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 2,364 2,364 483
Charitable
activities		 6
Wiltshire Scouts 52,646 1,716 54,362 47,756
Total 55,010 1,716 56,726 48,239
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (4,759) (1,716) (6,475) 29,008
RECONCILIATION
OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 781,547 107,472 889,019 860,011
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 776,788 105,756 882,544 889,019
,2022 2021
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Notes Es R.
FlXEDASSETS
Tandibte assets 12 5345577 115531 545,908 588,150
CURRENT ASSETS
Storks
Debtors
Cash at bank and tn hand		 13
14		 685
120,r64
875,il75		 54225 585
120,054
455.M8		 585
49,828
482403
485,717 94,225 589,9¹2 532,414
CREDfR3RS~fatltrrg due lsittrtn One year 15 (253,306) f253,30S) f2095545)
Ptk788 882554¹ 889,019
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for the Year Ended 31
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for the Year Ended 31
March 2022
3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2022f 2021f
Badges 718 298
4. INVESTMENT INCOME
2022f 2021f
Deposit account interest 89 471
5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity 2022f 2021f
Centre Income and fees Wiltshlre Scouts 15,187 753
6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct Support
Costs (see costs (see
note 7)
f		 note 8)
f		 Totals
f
Wiltshire Scouts ~52 119 ~2243 54,362
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2022f 2021f
Staà costs 2,700 3,240
Insurance
Premises
Repairs
Office costs
Other costs
Events		 4,837
6,385
5,958
1,590
4,432
5,975		 5,143
7,696
4,501
1,708
3,612
Depreciation 20,242 ~20 445
52,119 46,345
8. SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
Finance
f		 costs
f		 Totals
f
Wiltshire Scouts 323 1,920 2,243
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
2022 2021
Wiltshire Total
Scouts
f		 activities
Payroll 323 511
Independent
examination		 1,920 900
2,243

STAFF COSTS
2022f 2021
Wages and Salaries 2,700 3,240
~2700 3,240
The average
monthly		 number of employees during the year was as follows:
2022 2021
Employees 1 1
No employees
received emoluments		 in excess of660,000.
COMPARATIVES
FOR THE STATEMENT		 OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund funds funds
E f
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations
and legacies		 69,573 6,152 75,725
Charitable
activities
Wiltshire Scouts 753 753
Other trading
activities		 298 298
Investment
income		 471 471
Total 71,095 6,152 77,247
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 483 483
Charitable
activities
Wiltshire Scouts 45, 197 2,559 47,756
Total 45,680 2,559 48,239
NET INCOME 25,415 3,593 29,008
RECONCILIATION
OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 756,132 103,879 860,011
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 781,547 107,472 889019

Training
and Climbing
Freehold Potteme Activity frame and
property
f		 equipment
6		 equipment fittings
f		 Totals
COST
At1 Apri)2021 and
31 March 2022 ~775432 ~102611 10,324 ~15651 ~904018
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2021
Charge for year		 228,394
~15307		 83,618
4,816		 10,205
119		 15,651 337,868
20,242
At 31 March 2022 243,701 88,434 10,324 ~15651 358,110
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022 531,731 14 177 545,908
At 31 March 2021 ~547 038 ~18 993 119 566 150
13. STOCKS
2022
f		 2021
Stocks 585 585
14. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2022
f		 2021
8
Trade debtors 131 49,626
Prepayments ~tt9 923
120,054 49,626
15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2022 2021
2
Trade creditors 1,053 1,594
Social security and other taxes (23) 35
Other creditors 605 144
Accruals and deferred income 251,671 207,772
253,306 209 545

MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.4.21
f		 in funds
f		 31.3.22
f
Unrestricted funds
General
fund		 781,547 (4,759) 776,788
Restricted funds
International 13,674 13,674
Legacy
Car Park		 77,758
7,732		 (1,538)
(178)		 76,220
7,554
Scout Centre
Jamboree		 1,500
~6808		 1,500
~6808
~107472 ~1,716) ~105756
TOTAL FUNDS 889,019 ~6475) 882,544
Net movement in funds, included In the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended In funds
f
Unrestricted funds
General
fund		 50,251 (55,010) (4,759)
Restricted funds
Legacy
Car Park		 (1,538)
~178)		 (1,538)
~178)
~1716) ~1,716)
TOTAL FUNDS 50,251 ~56 726) ~6,475)
Comparatlves for movement In funds
Comparatlves for movement
In funds
Net
movement At
At 1,4.20
f		 in funds
f		 31.3.21
Unrestricted funds
General
fund		 756,132 25,415 781,547
Restricted funds
International 7,522 6,152 13,674
Solar Panels 1,077 (1,077)
Legacy
Car Park		 79,062
7,910		 (1,304)
(178)		 77,758
7,732
Scout Centre
Jamboree		 1,500
~6808		 1,500
~6808
103,879 ~3593 107472
TOTAL FUNDS 860,011 ~29 008 889,019

Comparative net movement in fu nds,
inc		 lu ded
in the above are as		 follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
Unrestricted funds resources
f		 expended
6		 in funds
General
fund		 71,095 (45,680) 25,415
Restricted funds
International
Solar Panels
Legacy
Car Park		 6,152 (1,077)
(1,304)
~178)		 6,152
(1,077)
(1,304)
~178)
6 152 ~2559) 3,593
TOTAL FUNDS 77,247 ~48,239) 29008
International
Solar Panels		 - For the assistance
- For the supply
and		 of"scouts" going to international
fit solar panels to the whole roof		 events
at WSC
Legacy - For the upkeep
and		 Improvement ofWSC
Car Park - Forthe extension
ofthe car park
Scout Centre - For the upkeep ofthe centre
Jamboree
—For the funding		 ofequipment to take to Jamboree