2025-03-31-accounts - Brighouse District Scout Council

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Trustees, Annual Report For the period From (start date) to end date Section A Reference and adminlstration details Charity name BRIGHOUSE D STRIC SCOUT COUNCIL other names the charity is known by Brighouse Distrlct Soouts Registered charity number (If any) 1026831 HQ registration number 2677 Charlty's prlncipal address 35 Close Lea Rastrick Bri house Postcode HD6 3AR Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity (These wlllÈ8pubMshgd In Ihe ennualrnportof Iha ch8nTy8ndth& Charily Roglsterrfrep¢rtlnq lora Reolslered Charity wllh a chathyreguloforj Trustee Name Office {If any) Dates acted if not for whole year Christo her Ja Mar aret Kna ton Andrew Robinson Julie Bramle Laurence Dowson Bradle Indra Parkinson Feame Robinson Adam Watson Nick Watson Chair Treasurer District Lead Volunteer 10 Names and addresses of advisers (optlonal Information but encouraged as best practlce) lThes& wmlbe pu0d the annuèlr8POrt ofthè ¢hRnly) e of advisor Name Address Section B Structure, governance and management The Districfs governing documents are those of The Scout Associatlon. They consist of a Royal Charter, which In turn glves authority to the Bye Laws of the Assoclation and The Policy, Organisation 8nd Rules of The Scout Association. The Distrlct Is a trust gstabllshed under its rules which are common to all Scouts.

The Trustees are appolnted 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 Group 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 Commlssion as approprlate. The District consists cf 2 independent representativ6s, Chair and Treasurer together wlth the elected Trustees from the District Scout Councll. Members ol the Trustee Board complete all Mandatory training modules and Éhe Truste8 module wlthln the first 5 months of joining the committee. This District Trustee Board exists to support the District Lead Volunteer in meetlng the responsibilities of the appolntments and Is responsible for: The maintenance of District propety. The raising of funds and the administratlon of District finance., The Insurance of persons, propety and equipment", District public occasions., Asslsting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult supporL' Appointing any sub commlttees that may be requlred; Appointing District Administrators and Advlsors other than those who are elected. Section B Structure) governanGe and management {continuedl The District Trustee Board has identified the major rlsks to which they believe the Dlstrict is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been establlshed to mitlgate against them. The maln areas of concem that have been identified are: Damage to the bullding, property and equipment. The District has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and mémbers. The District, through the Membershlp fees, contributes to the Scout Assoclation's national accident insurance polloy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. The Dlstrict is primarlly reliant upon income from subscriptions and rental of propety at Bradley Wood. The Board Gould raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the Distrlct on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. The District has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provlde reasonable assurance against material misrnanagement or loss. these include 2 signatories for all payments and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure tha* inki imhltt riolfo nrtiiortsrl

Section C Objectives and activities The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actlvely engage and support young people in their personal development. empowering them to make a positive contrlbution to society. The Values of Scoutlng As Scouts we a 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, be15efs and attitudes. Co-operation - We make a positive difference; we co- operate with othèrs and make friends. The Scout Nlethod Scouting takes place when young people, in partnershlp wlth adults, work together based on the values of Scoutlng and: enjoy what they are dolng and have fun take part in activlties indoors and outdoors learn by doing share in spiritual reflectlon take responsibility and make cholces undertake new and challenglng activities make and live by thelr Promi88. Public benefit statement The Dlstrict meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of educatlon and the advancement of cltizenshlp or community devèlopment headin Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievement8 of the charity during the year The District is in a good place financially wlth a final balance of £74,803.06. This is made up of £4,775.74 In the Current Account, £22,111.92 in the Instant Saver Account, £37,101.56 in the 32 day account, £9,000 in the Tykes Instant Saver Account £1,059.05 in the Badge Account and £754.79 on the Expenses Cards. Sub-accounts within the above 8re Beavers District Events £412.03, Scouts District Events £236.20, Odyssey Explorers £1,377.91, Tykes Explorers £191.23 and DofE £3,692.53. other sub-accounts include Intematlonal Fund £2,420.50 and Bradley Lodge £2.039.61, leaving a worklng balance of £64,433.05. Annual Subscriptions received were £21,352.50, a decrease from the previous year. Wo paid £16,693.50 to CountylHQ and passed £718 into the Internatlonal Fund. Bradley Lodge income from bookings was £6,437.74, an increase on last year with expenditure of £5,481.52.

Section E Financial Review Reserves Policy The Dlstricvs policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the Charitable aGtivlties of the Dlstrict should income fall short. £10,000 has been allocated. Investment PoliGy The Dlstrict's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in staoks and Shares. 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 slgnificant actlvities planned to achleve them) Annual Subscriptions to CountylHQ will be £17,046.50 and Dlstrict will recelve £19,969.50 with £662.00 belng allocated to the Intemational Fund. Plans for Bradley Lodge in the financial year are electrlcal rewiring of the building. Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature Full name Christopher Jay Position (eg Secretary, Chalr) Chair Date 2110512025

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts ,Se.ction Ai 'independe'nt.;Exain_inérrtSI' Report to the trusteesl members of Brighouse District Scout Council On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charity no (if any) 1026831 Set out on pages Attached 3 pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charlty (°the Trusf) for the year ended 31 MarGh 2025. Responsiblllties and basls of report As the charlty's trustees, you are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the ChaTities Act 2011 {"the Act.). I report In respect of my examination of the Twst'8 accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directlons glven by the Charity Commission under sectlon 145(5)(b) of the Act. Indepondent I have completed my examinatlon, I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examlnation which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect., the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the acGounts did not accord with the aGcounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conrning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charllies (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 hava no concerns and have come across no other matters in connectlon wlth the examination to whlch attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Signed: Date: 20 '-zO Name: John Barry Smlth FCA Relevant professional qualification(s) or body {if any): Institute of Chartered Accountants Address: First Floor 1 Edmund Street, Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 CBH IER Oct 2018

Séction B. Dis.c_losure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of conrn (see CC32, Independent examination of oharity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brlef details of any items that the examinerwishes to dlsclose. IER Oct 2018

Brighouse District Scouts Annual Accounts 2024-2025 For the year from 0110412024 To 3110312025 Recei:pts 2024125 2023124 Receipts Donations. legacies and similar income Annual subscriplicns from Groups Monthly subscriptions from Odyssey Monthly subscriptions from Tykes Donatlong (Dlstrict) Donatlons (OofE) Donatlons (tykes) Badge Stock Sales (Badges) Sub total This Year Last Year 21,353 96 21,516 Odyssey Explorers | Tykes Explorers 5,186 4,164 2,027 925 424 2,151 IDofE | Tykes Explorers Badge 2,531 Grants Charity Grant (Odyssey) HMRC Gift Aid (Tykes) Odyssey Explorers | Tykes Explor8rs 1,000 1,029 783 Sub total Fundraising (gross) Fundraising IOdyssey> Other fundralslng actlvltles Sub total Odyssey Explorers 53 Investment income Bank Interest (Tykes) Bank Interast (Distrlct) Property rent Income (Bradley Lodge) Sub total Youth Programme & Actlvlty Income World Jamboree Tykes Explorers 72 1,084 6,438 59 983 6,317 1,052 115 Activities & Ev8nls (District) Actlvlties & Events (DofE) Actlvltles & Events cfykes) Mis¢ellaneous InGome (DistriGI) Mlscellaneous Income (Odyssey) Mlsrkllaneous Inccme ffykes) Sub total |DofE | Tykes Explorers 4,270 1,946 509 12 3,603 1.625 758 Odyssey Explorers | Tykes Explorers 546 Total receipts

Brighouse District Scouts Annual Accounts 2024-2025 tr.ar p.rsti ale For the year from 0110412024 3110312025 Payments 2024125 2023124 Pa ments Donatlons, legacies and similar expenses Membership subscriptions to WYCSC Membershlp subscrlptlons to Dlstrfct (fykes) Exp&nses none receipted Sub total Youth programme and aGtivities Activities & Event5 (District) Actlvllles & Events (DofE) Acllvltles & Evenls (Tykes) World Jamboree This Year Last Year 16,694 1,910 500 15,791 1,720 600 | Tykes Explorers 277 2,225 988 2,419 2,750 |DolE | Tykes Explorers 3,896 2,364 Sub total Overheads Adult Support and Tralnlng (Dlstrlct) Adult Support and Training {DofE} Badge & Unifomi Pur¢has8s (Odyssey) Badge & Unlform Purchases (fykasl Badge Stock Purchases (Badges) Bradley Lodge Cleanlng, Repalrs and Renewals Bradley Lodge Equipment Bradley Lodge Insurance Bradley Lodge New Build Bradley Lodge Professlonal Fees Bradley Lodge Refunds Computer Domain & Consumables Hall Hlre YkeS) Loan to DofE Loan to Tykes Explorers Materials and Equipment (DolE) Materials and Equipment (Odyssey) Materrals and Equipment (fykes) Miscellaneous (Dlstrlcl) Miscellaneous (fykes) Online Scout Manager PAT tester Regulatory and Enlert8inm@nt linCeS Sub total 515 |DofE Odyssey Explorers | Tykes Explorers Badge 245 180 190 975 2,078 1.458 139 2,374 1,962 1,517 1,369 223 1,170 2,264 612 125 410 23 371 | Tyk8s Explorers 1,425 1,420 627 627 | Tykes Explorers |DofE Odyssey Explorers | Tykes Explor&rs 520 93 126 766 392 716 | Tykes Explorers 492 603 573 71 320 299 Total Gross Expenditure Net of receipts/(payments) Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 67,227 6q.658

Brighouse District Scouts Annual Accounts 2024-2025 .iJ' For the year from 0110412024 To 3110312025 Sta,,tement of assets and li.abiliities at the end of the year 2024125 2023124 This Year Last Year Cash funds Lloyds Bank Treasurers Account Lloyds Bank Online Saver Lloyds Bank Online Saver (fykes) Lloyds Bank 32 Day Notice Restricted funds in 32 Day Notice Expense Cards District Badge Secretary Account Total cash funds 4.776 22,112 9,000 27,102 10,000 755 1,059 8,228 16,693 4,958 36.202 | Tykes Explorers 244 Badge 902 Non monetary assets for charity's own use Badge stock Badge 442 440 Sub total Liabilities Accounts not yet paid Other Ilabllllles 442 -OD -00 Sub total Total Assets Total Liabilities Solvency 75,245 -00 75,245 67,667 442 67,225 The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 12 June 2025 and slgned on their behalf by Signature Prlnt Name Chris Jay (Chalr) Margaret Knapton (Treasurer)