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1[st] September 2023 to 31[st] August 2024

CONTENTS

ANNUAL REPORT

CHARITY DETAILS .......................................................................................................................................... 4 GOVERNANCE ................................................................................................................................................. 6 OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................................... 8 CHARITY ACHIEVEMENTS ............................................................................................................................ 9 MEMBERSHIP FIGURES .............................................................................................................................. 10

ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

FINANCIAL REVIEW .................................................................................................................................... 11 FINANCIAL POLICIES .................................................................................................................................. 12 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ..................................................................................................... 13 SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ................................................................................................... 14 SUMMARY OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES ..................................................................................................... 15 EXPLANATORY NOTES ............................................................................................................................... 16

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Greater London North East County Scout Council Annual General Meeting

Thursday 21[st] November 2024 at 19:30

Gilwell Park, Collaboration Zone

AGENDA

1. Introduction and welcome

2. Apologies for absence

3. Governance topics

4.

Review of the previous year

5.

Making appointments

6. Closing remarks

7. Regional Commissioner – Richard Williams

8. Transformation Update – Jon Ellison (GLNE - Transformation Lead)

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CHARITY DETAILS

The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of Greater London North East (GLNE) County Scout Council for the year ended 31st August 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Charities Act 2011.

Charity Name Greater London North East County Scout Council
Other Names Greater London North East Scouts
GLNE Scouts
Registered Charity Number 1025705
Scout Association Registration Number 137
10000101
Charity Principal Operating Address 437 Wanstead Park Road
Ilford
IG1 3TT
Charity Registered Address 437 Wanstead Park Road
Ilford
IG1 3TT
Bankers Metro Bank plc
One Southampton Row
WC1B 5HA
Independent Examiners Prestons and Jacksons Partnership LLP Chartered
Accountants
364-368 Cranbrook Road
Ilford
IG2 6HY

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Charity Details – continued

County Presidents & Vice Presidents

President Mr John Barber (from 24/02/2024) Vice Presidents Colonel Paul Acda TD DL Mr John Barber DL (Newham) (to 24/02/2024) Colonel Mark Bryant MBE DL (Havering) Mr Thomas Chan DL (Redbridge) Mr Alan Dennison Major Jeremy Fern TD DL (Waltham Forest) Mr Dean Jefferys Mr Leslie Morgan OBE DL (Tower Hamlets) Sir Jack Petchey CBE Mr Ian Pittaway BEM DL (Barking and Dagenham) Mr Paul Trayler Miss Barbara Westcott MBE Kim Bromley-Derry (from 24/02/2024) Mike Brace (from 24/08/2024) Nick Bracken (from 24/02/2024) Stephen Howlett (from 24/02/2024) Board of Trustees County Lead Volunteer Mr Terry Kingham Mr Colin Wreyford (from 14/03/2024) County Youth Lead Mr Jay Janny-Brewster (from 24/01/2024) County Chair Mr Oliver Stride (to 11/07/2024) Vacant (from 11/07/2024) County Treasurer Miss Lisa Jones Trustees Mrs Doreen Neun (to 31/03/2024) Mr Malcolm Wetherell Mr Paul Danvers Mr Julien Rawle (to 24/02/2024) Mr Jude Adigwe Mr Paul Symons Mr Jon Ellison Mrs Nadiya Mohammad-Umer

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GOVERNANCE

Governing Documents

The County’s governing documents are those of 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.

Charity Constitution

The County is a trust established under the rules of The Scout Association which are common to all Scouts in the United Kingdom

Trustee Selection

the first five months of joining the Board.

The Trustee Board exists to support the County Lead Volunteer in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment. It meets formally at least five times a year.

Members of the Trustee Board must act collectively as Charity Trustees of the Scout County, and in the best interests of its members to:

The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Policies and Procedures

The County is managed by the County Trustee Board, 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.

The Board consists of the County Chair and County Treasurer together with the County Lead Volunteers, and up to six members appointed by the board. The Regional Lead Volunteer for the Greater London Scout Region has a right of attendance at meetings of the County Trustee Board. Members of the Trustee Board are required to complete Module 1 (Essential Information), Safety, Safeguarding, GDPR and Trustee Introduction training within

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Governance – continued

Risk and Internal Control

The Trustees routinely monitor the County’s key risks and put in place measures to manage them appropriately. The Trustees have identified the following as the potential key risks faced by the charity:

A safeguarding incident involving Scouting members. This is mitigated through following The Scout Association’s adult appointment process which includes carrying out DBS checks for those performing regulated activity; a national vetting process; and a clear system for reporting concerns. Volunteers are required to complete mandatory safeguarding training within the timeframes set out in the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Training completion and renewal is monitored by the County Trustees through regular reporting. During the year, there was a continued improvement of compliance with mandatory safeguarding training and renewal.

Risk to the health and safety of Scouting members. This is mitigated through mandatory safety training for volunteers, which is monitored by the County Trustee board at each meeting through the County Lead Volunteer, and Trustees responsible for overseeing compliance; regular reporting of completion, overdue and renewal data to key line managers; adherence to the requirements of adventurous activity permit scheme; and following the provisions of the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. During the year, there was varied return in the overdue figures but there has always been a consistent focus from key line manager to improving compliance.

Routine checks are carried out at the County Centre to protect the health and safety of those who will use the building

The County provides support for specific elements of the programme and runs schemes to recognise the achievements of young people

in order to maintain engagement. The County delivers training to enable adult volunteers to deliver high quality Scouting

and recognises the contributions of volunteers through schemes run by The Scout Association and external bodies.

Internal Controls. The County also has in place systems of internal financial control that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss. These include two signatories for all payments and regular reviews of the financial position and expenditure of the County at the County Trustee Board meetings.

The County has comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered. These include insurance for nonmembers attending Scouting activities and events.

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OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES

Charitable Objectives

The Charity’s objective is 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.

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:

The Scout Method

Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and:

Charity Activities

Scouting is open to all young people who are between the ages of four and 25, irrespective of their background, ethnic origin, nationality, race, gender, marital or sexual status, mental or physical ability, financial status, political or religious beliefs.

The Scout County incorporates the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Hackney, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest. Scouting is delivered to our members through sections and Groups within the Districts which cover these Boroughs. The County’s role is to offer leadership and support to the Groups and Districts within its area of operation. It does this through supporting the development of Scouting, the provision of training and other services, and the running of events and activities for young people.

Public Benefit

The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the need in the Charities Act 2011 to demonstrate the Charity’s aims are for the public benefit.

The Trustees’ assessment is that Greater London North East County Scout Council meets the Charity Commission’s public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.

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CHARITY ACHIEVEMENTS

International Support fund

The County are reserving money as part of the annual membership fee to support young people’s international events going forward.

Group or Unit to work with the recipient of the award to decide on how to best spend the prize. This can often result in new camping equipment for the Group/Unit or can be used to fund an activity or experience for the young people in the Group/Unit.

Governance and Financial Management

The County Trustee Board has continued to meet regularly in order to effectively manage the charity and support the County Commissioner in fulfilling the requirements of his appointment. At Trustee Board meetings, Trustees regularly receive financial and compliance reporting to exercise their duties along with regular oversight of the strategy for the County.

Digital Tools

The County continues to support the delivery of programme by providing Online Scout Manager licenses to all sections.

Recognising Achievement

The County is allocated 117 Achievement Awards from the Jack Petchey Foundation (JPF) each year to distribute fairly to young people aged 11-25 years for their achievements. The award comes with a £300 prize from JPF for the

Additionally, JPF also recognise the County with Leader Awards for the services volunteers are making to the lives of young people. Seven leaders from across GLNE were recipients to this award and were offered the Leaders Award Grant of up to £1,000 per recipient of the award for a project of their choice.

Overall, the County received £35,100 in donations from the JPF to be used by young people and £5,000 for the Leaders Award Grant. This support to recognise young people and volunteers has always been greatly welcomed by the County and Trustees thank JPF for their support over the 23-year partnership.

Top Awards

We have had four young persons award evenings which included all sections where our young people received a certificate and recognition for their hard work. Further evenings are being rolled out in the future.

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MEMBERSHIP FIGURES

The below graph shows the County’s membership figures since 2008.

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2008 7626
2009 7606
2010 8037
2011 8301
2012 8309
2013 8278
2014 8242
2015 8122
2016 8345
2017 8994
2018 8977
2019 8905
2020 9124
2021 6985
2022 8048
2023 8740
2024 8930
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The Annual Report on pages 4 to 10 were authorised for issue by the Board of Trustees on 11[th] November 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

Terry Kingham County Lead Volunteer

Lisa Jones County Treasurer

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

Review

The County’s principal source of unrestricted income is the levy charged as part of the annual membership fee. This provides the County with funds which are used to support the growth and development of Scouting within GLNE and to meet the County’s operating costs. During the reporting period, the County collected this levy through March and April 2024. In addition, the County ordinarily receives payments from London over the Border Guides for their use of the County Centre, however this arrangement continues to be under negotiation.

Over the reporting period, a majority of the County’s expenditure has related to the running costs of the County Centre, as well as other governance related costs such as the continued payments to Hornchurch District for the County

Administrator, insurance and the Independent Examination of the accounts.

The accounts have been prepared on a payments and receipts basis.

Due to the timing of the County’s membership income, the April 2024 income will be used for the 2025 financial year. The recovery of membership numbers within the County has led to a decrease by 50p when compared to the year ended.

31 August 2023. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the levels of unrestricted income and may make the decision to increase this with funds from the County’s reserves. This decision will be made by the County Board of Trustees with due reference to the County’s reserves policy and available reserves. Other income collected over the period typically relates to specific activities, events or projects. This includes registrations for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and the County water activities days at the Docklands Scout Project.

The County coordinates the Jack Petchey Award Scheme for Groups, Explorer Units and Network units within GLNE. Funds received from the Jack Petchey Foundation are paid to those Groups and Units which have made successful nominations for awards for their young people.

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FINANCIAL POLICIES

Reserves Policy

Investment Policy

The County’s policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the County should income and fundraising activities fall short. The County Board of Trustees has reviewed the reserve policy and considers that the County should hold a sum equivalent to at least 12 months base running costs, circa £30,000 based on historic trends. This reflects that the county receives the majority of its unrestricted income when it collects the annual membership fee and associated levy. As at 31 August 2024, the County held unrestricted reserves of £132,127. This is above the level required for operating expenses and the surplus will be utilized for the development of Scouting within the County.

All the County’s funds are held in cash using a mainstream bank, shown on page 6. The County Board of Trustees regularly monitors the balances within its bank accounts, as well as the distribution of bank accounts. As the County has not been required to utilise its reserves for a number of years, it continues to ensure the County obtains maximum value and income from its banking arrangements by investing surplus funds as may be appropriate.

The financial statements on pages 14 to 20 were authorised for issue by the Board of Trustees on 11[th] November 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

Terry Kingham County Lead Volunteer

Lisa Jones County Treasurer

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of the Greater London North East County Scout Council

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Greater London North East County Scout Council (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent Examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. A Yate

Anwer Patel BA (Hons), BFP, FCA Prestons & Jacksons Partnership LLP 364 - 368 Cranbrook Road Ilford Essex IG2 6HY

Date: 15/11/2024

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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS

For the Year Ended 31 August 2024

or the Year Ended 31 August 2024
Year Ended Year Ended
31 Aug 24 31 Aug 23
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Note Fund (£) Fund (£) Funds (£) Funds (£)
INCOME FROM
Donations and legacies 38,512.00 40,663.15 78,815.15 117,288.57
Other charitable activities 2 5,609.45 3,877.00 9,486.45 233,707.42
Total 43,761.45 44,540.15 88,301.60 350,995.99
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable Activities
Charitable activity 13,397.57 - 13,397.57 13,800.02
Training 1,824.86 - 1,824.86 452.50
Jack Petchey Foundation grants - 42,380.00 42,380.00 41,034.60
World Scout Jamboree - 5,083.09 5,083.09 226,205.17
Other activities 4,230 0 4,230 43,459.98
Top awards and Duke of 787.71 3,880.50 4,668.21 7,703.67
Edinburgh
Governance Costs
County Centre 6,425.97 - 6,425.97 11,165.58
Insurance 3,318.44 - 3,318.44 3,171.69
Annual General Meeting 963.93 - 963.93 365.88
Other governance costs 4,173.42 - 4,173.42 2,720.64
Total 35,121.90 51,343.59 86,465.49 350,079.73
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 8,639.55 (6,803.44) 1,836.11 916.26
Transfer from General to Restricted Funds (38,825.09) 38,825.09 - -
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
after transfer
(30,185.54) 32,021.65 1,836.11 916.26
Funds Brought Forward 162,312.39 (16,203.72) 146,108.67 145,192.41
FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 132,126.85 15,817.93 147,944.78 146,106.67

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SUMMARY OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES

As at 31 August 2024

31 Aug 24 31 Aug 23 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Note Fund (£) Fund (£) (£) (£) CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 132,126.85 15,817.93 147,944.78 146,108.67 Total Cash Funds 132,126.85 15,817.93 147,944.78 146,108.67

SPLIT OF CASH FUNDS

TOTAL

Unrestricted 132,126.85 162,312.39 Restricted 15,817.93 (16,203.72) 147,944.78 146,108.67

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised issue on 11[th] November 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

Terry Kingham County Lead Volunteer

—. La Ae ¥ Lisa Jones County Treasurer

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EXPLANATORY NOTES

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)’, Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared on receipts and payments basis.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement for the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably. Income from Membership Fees is accounted for on a receivable.

Payments

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Going Concern

Having reviewed financial plans and cash flow forecasts, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they believe that the going concern basis remains the appropriate basis on which to prepare the financial statements.

Debtors

Basic financial assets, including trade and other debtors, are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

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Explanatory notes - continued

Creditors

Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other creditors, loans from third parties and loans from related parties, are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Such instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

2. Other Trading Activities

Year Ended Year Ended
31 Aug 24 31 Aug 23
(£) (£)
World Scout Jamboree - 187,927.09
Newham District Closure - 39,459.98
Other Activities (included DSP Activity Days, DofE & Donations) - 6,320.35
DSP Activity Days 4,605.00 -
Training 1,004.45 -
DofE 3,877.00
Total 9,486.45 233,707.42

3. Trustees’ Remuneration & Benefits

Trustees’ Remuneration

There were no Trustees’ remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2024 (year ended 31 August 2023: nil).

Trustees’ Expenses

There were £2,680.15 of Trustees’ expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2024 (year ended 31 August 2023: £582.70).

Key Management Personnel

The Key Management Personnel comprise of the Board of Trustees .

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Explanatory notes - continued

4. Comparatives for the Statements of Receipts & Payments FY23

Unrestricted Restricted Total
Fund (£) Fund (£) Funds (£)
RECEIPTS
Donations and legacies 71,764 45,524 117,288
Other charitable activities 3,514 230,193 233,707
Total Receipts 75,278 275,717 350,995
PAYMENTS
Charitable Activities
Charitable activity 13,800 - 13,800
Training 453 - 453
Jack Petchey Foundation grants - 41,034 41,034
World Scout Jamboree - 226,205 226,205
Other activities 4,000 39,460 43,460
Top awards and Duke of Edinburgh 3,249 4,455 7,704
Governance Costs
County centre 11,165 - 11,165
Insurance 3,172 - 3,172
Annual General Meeting 366 - 366
Other governance costs 2,720 - 2,720
Total Payments 38,925 311,154 350,079
NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS) 36,353 (35,437) 916
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total Funds Brought Forward 145,192
Total Funds Carried Forward 146,108

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Explanatory notes - continued

5. Movement in Funds

. Movement in Funds
At 1 Sep 23 Net Transfers At 31 Aug 24
(£) Movement Between (£)
in Funds (£) Funds (£)
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General Funds 163,312.39 8,639.55 (38,825.09) 132,126.85
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Restricted funds (16,203.85) (6803.44) 38,825.09 15,817.65
TOTAL FUNDS 146,108.39 1,836.111 - 147,944.50
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
Resources Expended in Funds
(£) (£) (£)
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General Funds 43,761.45 (35,121.90) 8,639.55
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Restricted funds 44,540.45 (51,343.59) (6,803.44)
TOTAL FUNDS **88,301.60 ** (86,465.49) 1,836.11
Comparatives for movement in funds FY23
At Net Transfers At
1 Sep 22 Movement Between 31 Aug 23
(£) in Funds (£) Funds (£) (£)
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General Funds 125,959 36,353 - 162,312
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Restricted funds 19,233 (35,437) - (16,204)
TOTAL FUNDS 145,192 916 - 146,108

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Explanatory notes – continued

5. Movement in Funds - Continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
Resources Expended in Funds
(£) (£) (£)
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General Funds 75,278 (38,925) 36,353
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Restricted funds 275,717 (311,154) (35,437)
TOTAL FUNDS 350,995 (350,079) 916
Restricted Reserve Analysis
31 Aug 24 31 Aug 23
(£) (£)
NAME OF FUND
Jack Petchey Foundation Grants 16,315.14 18,031.99
World Scout Jamboree - (33,742.00)
Deficit/ Surplus on Other Activities (497.34) (493.84)
TOTAL **(15,817.80) ** (16,203.85)

The Jack Petchey Foundation Grants are funds awarded to the Scout Groups/Units of individuals who show outstanding achievements during the year and are administered in accordance with the requirements of the Jack Petchey Foundation.

The Other Activities fund consists of participant fees and fundraising for other events run by the County. As at 31 August 2024 this fund consisted of amounts relating to the European Scout Jamboree and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. The European Jamboree was cancelled in financial year ending 31 August 2022 and the remaining balance relating to this of £519.16 is to be released for other purposes. The balance on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme fund was a deficit of £1,016.50, which is included in “Deficit on Other Activities”.

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