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2023-12-31-accounts

Lonsdale District Scout Council

Charity Registration Number: 1027167

Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statement

1 January - 31 December 2023

Lonsdale District Scout Council Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statement

Year to 31 December 2023

LONSDALE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity Number: 1027167 The Scout Association Registration Number: 12904 Charity’s Principal Address: 3 Moor Street, Lancaster, LA1 1PR

Trustees: Mrs Lousie Ash (resigned 25 September 2023) Dr Anthony W Andrews (Chair) Mr David Bateman Mr James P Carbert Mr Owen J Coopland Mr Scott Duncan Dr Howard Greenwood Mr Alan S Hague (resigned 25 September 2023) Mr Stephen Landles Mr Simon Lefever Mr Steven J Mather Mrs Rebecca J Parker (resigned 22 June 2023) Miss Annabelle M Robinson (appointed 22 June 2023) Mrs Amanda J Sweet Mr Stuart W Taylor (resigned 22 June 2023)

Independent Bankers: Solicitors: Examiners: CAF Bank Ltd Barclays Bank Holdens J A Fell & Co 25 Kings Hill Avenue Leicester 2 Castle Hill Chartered Accountants West Malling LE87 2BB Lancaster 40 Hoghton Street Kent LA1 1YR Southport ME19 4JQ Merseyside PR9 0PQ

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

The District is a constituent part of The Scout Association (incorporated by Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to both the Bye Laws and Policy Organisation and Rules (POR) of The Scout Association).

At the Charity’s AGM on 22 June 2023, the District Scout Council adopted a constitution (Governing Document) based on that contained within POR with a small number of highlighted changes (a process which is permitted by the rules of The Association). It is a requirement that the constitution is approved annually by the District Scout Council.

In addition, the District is a charity registered with the Charity Commission; we are mindful of the Charity Commission’s requirements and guidelines. This includes registration; complying with applicable legislation; keeping proper accounts; and making returns to the Charity Commission as required.

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Charity Governance

The charity is governed by its Trustees (the District Trustee Board). Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Scout Council’s constitution and fall into one of three groupings:

In addition the Trustee Board has power to co-opt additional Trustees. All Trustees receive an appropriate briefing on first appointment (together with subsequent updates as necessary). As agreed by the Trustee Board, each Trustee completes a declaration (in the format advised by the Charity Commission) on an annual basis.

The Trustee Board exists, inter alia, to support the District Commissioner (District Lead Volunteer) in meeting the responsibilities of her appointment.

Risk Management and Internal Controls

The Trustee Board has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include two signatories for all payments and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.

With the adoption of a revised constitution, at the AGM in the year under review, the Trustee Board is now required to develop and maintain a risk register, including putting in place appropriate mitigations. This work is currently at an embryo stage.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

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:

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Volunteer Contribution

Trustees recognise the commitment of the team of volunteers, both those in uniform and the many others who support our young people in so many ways. At the time of The Scout Association’s annual census (at the start of the year), we recorded 446 adult volunteers supporting Scout Groups, Explorer Scout Units and the District itself. We estimate that these volunteers have given in excess of 3,000 person-years commitment to the organisation (mainly locally and also further afield). We recognise this commitment and thank all volunteers for their support in working with our young people. This may be a for a few years, a decade or even longer. A small number have supported Scouting for some 60 or 70 years. These figures do not include those listed on our data base as ‘occasional helpers’.

Public Benefit Statement

The Charity meets the Charity Commission’s public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings. Scouting is open to all young people between the ages of 4 and 25 years.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

2023 started with another growth of young people across the District. The Programme Teams have held lots of events and spent many nights away - under canvas and indoors.

The Squirrel Section is continuing to grow stronger and in 2023 we saw another two Dreys open - bringing our total to eight (with more Dreys promised for 2024). We held our first District Squirrel Day at SilverHelme Activity Centre with over 50 Squirrels attending and gaining their Stage 1 Navigators Badge. We all had great fun ‘Going on Bear Hunt’, building a campsite with Lego and unpacking a rucksack. With a new District Lead for Squirrels in role the Section has a bright future.

We had a very successful day at Leighton Hall for both Cubs and Beavers. Both Sections enjoyed fun around the grounds, exploring and taking part in lots of activities. Beavers had a fantastic adventure day at Guys Farm and took part in well attended sleepover at Giggles. Cubs attended County Camp and an Air Activities Day and they held a sleepover at Our Lady’s Catholic College, Lancaster (with over 100 Cubs in attendance).

The Scout Section have added new activities and events to the District programme this year. They have run the first Helme Challenge Trophy, where Scout Sections compete in camping and scouting skills competition. They held a sleepover at Our Lady’s and whilst there, joined in with JOTI and JOTA. Explorers and Scouts took to the ice in December with nearly 200 Scouts on the first night, followed by over 100 Explorers on the second. This is very quickly becoming an event that the Sections are looking forward to annually.

We opened an Explorer Unit in Forton in April and the Unit quickly got involved in District events. With two Environment Days held at our fantastic Activity Centres, and with a whole District Easter and Summer meet up plus Duke of Edinburgh’s Award restarting in District again, they had a lot to choose from.

Members across all Sections achieved top awards including Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards, Explorer Belts, Young Leader Belts and some of the first King’s Scouts Awards. These along with Chief Scout’s Awards in all Sections are proof that as a District our programme is in a good place. We have strengthened our Programme Team and are improving the support that we give them.

The Leaders were also enjoying Scouting. We held a ‘Skills and Chills’ weekend designed with learning and fun ever present. We held an Awards Ceremony, again at the lovely Leighton Hall (to recognise the exceptional service given by our Leaders). Thanks must go to Mrs Suzie Reynolds for always being a fabulous host when we take over her house!

We held our St George’s Day Parade in the centre of Lancaster. It started as a pleasant sunny parade through town led by Bay Beat Band, it ended with a very soggy Promise Renewal at the Castle. Our

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spirits weren’t dampened though as Scouting has continued throughout the District with adventurous activities for all and more young people gaining Skills for Life.

As part of the West Lancs Scouts’ Unit, we had selected five young people, from the District, as participants to travel to the 25[th] World Scout Jamboree, held in South Korea (in August 2023). It proved to be a challenging time and not what the participants had expected (and had spent much time training for). Of necessity, an alternative programme for the UK Contingent had to be hastily devised. Talking with our five young people they told us that they gained much from their visit to South Korea - but probably much was not what they had expected!

Activity Centres

The Activity Centres Management Board is a sub-Committee of the Lonsdale District Trustee Board and is responsible to the Trustees for the management of the District’s two Activity Centres, located at Littledale and SilverHelme.

The day-to-day operation at each Activity Centre is carried by out the Activity Centres Operating Group, led by Chris Stephenson. Mick Woods is the volunteer Warden at Littledale and is assisted by a small team of volunteers. The SilverHelme volunteer Warden role is shared across a number of Service Team staff and other volunteers, co-ordinated by Chris Stephenson. During 2023, volunteers on both sites have developed a very effective Service Team approach; the success can be seen in the improvements across both sites. We have also hosted a number of Explorer “Environment Weekend Camps” that also helps improve the sites.

2023 was much more successful, financially, than the previous two years. Littledale saw an increase in income from just £7,003 in 2022 to £18,553 in 2023. The SilverHelme increase was from £17,927 in 2022 to £24,184 in 2023. All figures refer only to bookings during the calendar year whereas our accounts record monies received in year irrespective of the date of the booking. A new credit control system has been introduced to ensure booking fees are paid in a timely manner. 2024 has started well, particularly for SilverHelme, where bookings are already close to the total for the whole of 2023.

We have continued to promote both sites during 2023 and attracted more bookings from Duke of Edinburgh’s Award school groups. SilverHelme has also hosted two very profitable events run by local woodland Coppicing groups. This has also had a physical benefit to the site from work done by their attendees. We have also seen improved engagement with local community groups - two schools use the site regularly and the Dignity in Dementia support group now meets at SilverHelme.

We have been very fortunate to receive a donation of two NHS defibrillators and their waterproof outdoor boxes. They have been located in prominent Camp Centre locations and are registered on the UK database (https://www.defibfinder.uk/). In addition, we have installed new Wi-Fi equipment at both Activity Centres to improve communications access for customers; this is in preparation for BT’s local transition to fibre.

As a result of changes Microsoft made in the provision of free e-mail and computer support to Charities, we lost use of our on-line booking system. Our volunteers reacted quickly, designing and implementing a new Booking System, with an improved bookings process, better control of invoicing and payments, plus simplification of credit control management.

Both sites suffered from weather related issues during 2023 with many trees being blown over, causing some damage to fences, paths and the Warden’s Hut at SilverHelme. The clear-up costs have been reduced as a number of volunteers have successfully completed a week-long chain-saw course.

We strive to “ do our best ” and one area we look to improve is the provision of activities for the young people using our Activity Centres. We are reviewing the options available to train (and authorise) more volunteer instructors to run archery, air rifle shooting, climbing/abseiling, crate stacking and tomahawk throwing. If you would like to help out at our Activity Centres, to learn new skills, or use your existing Activity skills, please do get in touch using bookings@lonsdalescouts.or.uk.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

Our role of the Finance sub-Committee continues to be to make sure we have enough money to support the running costs of the District as well as helping to develop our Groups and encourage District-wide events. Each year, that gets harder. We worry that increasing demands from Headquarters and County could stretch some of our Groups. So, we have stepped in to subsidise some of the membership fees. This comes at a cost. Our own reserves decrease.

We remain the beneficiaries of healthy cash balances that have been established over many years by our predecessors. But, each year we take in less than we spend sees those balances diminished. In practice, we typically spend less than we budget, but we cannot always rely on this. We carefully monitor our reserves which still remain above the minimum we have set as policy. We can’t continue this indefinitely. We either need to raise income or reduce costs. So, this year we will be looking at every aspect of cost to make sure it really contributes to Scouting in Lonsdale District and making sure we spend it as effectively as possible. We will continue to run our finances conservatively so that we can absorb issues in any future year without a threat to our long-term survival.

We have improved the information we present about the District by consolidating in the Explorer Scout Units’ accounts. This now gives a fuller picture of our activities though it is now harder to compare the current year with the previous. Both income and expenditure are higher. They would be about balanced but we have short term increases in income for events which have not yet been paid out, so flattering the results.

Our programme to improve investment returns from the Sharpe Bequest continues to produce good results. The value of the shares is volatile, but the income stream is stable. We have more money to distribute to Groups within the District than ever before and our ‘pot’ of money rises to match inflation in the long-term. Since our year end we have benefited from the worldwide increase in share prices with our investments performing strongly.

We acknowledge the commitment of the few who handle the myriad of financial transactions each year together with the complexities of maintaining our financial records. During the year Steve Clarke, our Finance Office and formerly Treasurer, retired after more than ten years’ service to the District. We were most appreciative of his support during this period.

Reserves Policy

The District Trustee Board’s policy to hold sufficient funds to continue the charitable activities [of the District]. The Board considers that the Charity should hold a sum equivalent to six months running costs (amounting to £35,000 directly for the District and £20,000 for the Activity Centres).

Investment Policy

With one exception, the District Trustee Board has adopted a low-risk strategy for the investment of funds. Minimum funds are held in cash - using both a mainstream bank and a building society. Other funds have been placed with deposit takers (as term deposits). The exception is the capital funds held as the Sharpe Bequest. A decision was taken in to invest the global equity funds. Previously the funds were placed with deposit takers with a poor return. We have seen a greater return on these investments since the Board’s change in policy. This enables us to be able to direct more funds in accordance with Maurice Sharpe’s will.

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DECLARATION

The Trustees declare that they approved the above report at their meeting on 27 March 2024.

Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees:

Dr Anthony W Andrews Chair, District Trustee Board

Mrs Amanda J Sweet District Lead Volunteer

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LONSDALE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2023, set out on pages 9 to 11.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with 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 all the 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 charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records.

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.

Oliver J Grills JA Fell & Co Chartered Accounts 40 Hoghton Street Southport Merseyside PR9 0PG

Date: 31/10/2024

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ACCOUNTS SUMMARY

Total Receipts for the Year
Total Payments for the Year
Net Receipts/(Payments) for the Year
Balances Brought Forward
Explorer Scout Unit funds brought in:
Increase/(Reduction) Asset Values:
Investments
Scout Shop
Fixtures and Fittings
Stocks
Amounts Owing
Reduction/(Increase) in Liabilities
Total Net Assets		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
Funds
151,252
45,597
750
2,451
200,051
140,849
31,246
-
1,842
173,937
10,404
14,352
750
608
26,114
1,148,559
18,635
50,000
102,138
1,319,332
-
15,392
-
-
15,392		 Year to
31 Dec 22
156,148
175,575
(19,427)
1,330,171
-
1,158,963
48,379
50,750
102,746
1,360,838
-
-
-
11,591
11,591
1,886
-
-
-
1,886
(9,015)
-
-
-
(9,015)
1,733
-
-
-
1,733
356
-
-
-
356
165
-
-
-
165
1,154,088
48,379
50,750
114,337
1,367,554		 1,310,744
(9,326)
4,089
12,495
392

(152)
1,090
1,319,332

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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

Note
RECEIPTS
Membership Subscriptions
Operational
Programme Support
2a, 4
Volunteer Development
2b
Other
2c, 4
Activity Centres
2d
Miscellaneous
Sub-total
Asset/Investment Sales
TOTAL RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS
Membership Subscriptions
Governance
3a
Operational
Programme Support
3b
Volunteer Development
3c
Other
3d
District Headquarters
3e
Activity Centres
3f
Miscellaneous
Sub-total
Asset/Investment Sales
TOTAL PAYMENTS
Net of Receipts/(Payments)		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
Funds
63,668
-
-
-
63,668
31,252
45,597
-
-
76,849
-
-
-
-
-
6,579
-
300
2,451
9,330
49,597
-
450
-
50,047
156
-
-
-
156
151,252
45,597
750
2,451
200,051
151,252
45,597
750
2,451
200,051
52,092
-
-
-
52,092
1,706
-
-
-
1,706
32,563
31,246
-
-
63,808
1,634
-
-
-
1,634
1,719
-
-
1,842
3,561
8,937
-
-
-
8,937
42,193
-
-
-
42,193
6
-
-
-
6
140,849
31,246
-
1,842
172,937
-
-
-
-
-
140,849
31,246
-
1,842
172,937
10,404
14,352
750
608
26,114		 Year to
31 Dec 22
63,235
56,791
704
3,309
31,989
121
156,148
156,148
50,446
1,215
58,726
671
1,624
11,524
50,970
399
175,575
-
175,575
(19,427)

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES


Cash
Current Accounts (District)
Current Accounts (Explore
….Scout Units)
Deposit Accounts
Term Deposits
Prepaid Cards
Cash
Total Cash Funds
Other Monetary Assets
Small Loans Outstanding
Amounts Owing to District
Investment Assets
Fidelity Investment
Management (market value)
Scout and Guide Shop
(retained funds)
Sub-Total
Charity’s Retained Assets
Badge Stoick
Activity Centre Shop Stock
Activity Centre Land/Buildings
Activity Centre
Fixtures/Fittings/Equipment
District
Fixtures/Fittings/Equipment
Sub-Total
Liabilities
Account Not Yet Paid
Sub-Total
Total Assets less Liabilities		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
Funds
15,099
14,909
-
-
30,008
-
19,792
-
-
19,792
4,368
5,329
-
3,741
13,439
56,588
6,250
50,750
-
113,588
-
2,099
-
-
2,099
68
-
-
-
68
76,123
48,379
50,750
3,741
178,993
-
-
-
-
-
378
-
-
--
378
378
-
-
-
378
-
-
-
110,597
110.597
14,006
-
-
-
14,006
14,006
-
-
110,597
124,603
5,014
-
-
-
5,014
1,465
-
-
-
1,465
999,000
-
-
-
999,000
48,220
-
-
-
48,220
9,880
-
-
-
9,880
1,063,579
-
-
-
1,063,579
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,154,087
48,379
50,750
114,338
1,367,554		 Year to
31 Dec 22
10,288
-
73,979
50,000
3,108
114
137,489
22
22
99,006
12,120
111,126
3,697
1,049
999,000
57,225
9,890
1,070,861
165
165
1,319,333

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DECLARATION

The Trustees declare that they approved the above financial statements at their meeting on 27 March 2024.

Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees:

Dr Anthony W Andrews Chair, District Trustee Board

Mr Stephen Landles District Treasurer

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NOTES

1. Accounting Policy:

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

2. Analysis of Receipts:

3.

31 Dec 23
2a
Operational - Programme Support
Youth Activities
25,523
Badge Secretary
5,729
Explorer Scouts held by District_(Restricted Fund)
19,347
Explorer Scouts held by Units(Restricted Fund)
22,504
Jamboree Fund(Restricted Fund)
3,746
76,849
2b
Operational - Volunteer Development
District Events
-
2c
Operational - Other
Interest
1,539
Grants, Donations and Legacies
776
Scout and Guide Shop
4,265
SASU(Restricted Fund)
-
Hardship Fund(Restricted Fund)
-
Property Development(Designated Fund)
300
Sharpe Bequest(Endowment Fund)
2,451
9,330
2d
Operational - Activity Centres
Grants, Donations and Legacies
775
Lettings and Associated Receipts
46,391
Other Income
238
Youth Programme and Activities
1,032
Investment Income
1,161
Property Development(Designated Fund)
450
Miscellaneous
-
50,047
Analysis of Payments:
31 Dec 23
3a
Governance
Trustee Expenses
357
Accounts Examination
810
AGM Expenses
539
1,706
3b
Operational - Programme Support
Section Support
563
Recognition of Achievement (Top Awards)
141
Youth Activities
24,454
District Youth Events
350
Grants-in-Aid (International Fund)
267
Grants-in-Aid (Scouting4All)
155
Badge Secretary
6,633
Explorer Scouts held by District(Restricted Fund)
7,991
Explorer Scouts held by Units(Restricted Fund)
18,105
Jamboree Fund(Restricted Fund)_
5,150
63,808		 31 Dec 22
18,906
5,514
27,013
-
5,358
56,791
704
696
154
-
-
-
2,459
3,309
84
29,412
164
20
735
-
1,574
31,988
31 Dec 22
-
770
445
1,215
-
-
18,079
60
2,776
495
4,585
25,630
-
7,101
58,726

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31 Dec 23
3c
Operational - Volunteer Development
Volunteer Training
635
District Volunteer Events
682
Recognition of Achievement (Adults)
265
Volunteer PAME Insurance
52
1,634
3d
Operational - Other
Start-Up Grants (New Sections)
100
Publicity Materials
-
District Website
551
Leadership Team
1,007
Bank Charges
62
SASU_(Restricted Fund)
-
Hardship(Restricted Fund)
-
Property Development(Designated Fund)
-
Sharpe Bequest(Endowment Fund)_
1,842
3,561
3e
Operational - District Headquarters
Rent
6,615
BID Levy
154
Insurance (Buildings and Equipment)
704
Electricity
1,097
Water
193
Internet
120
Equipment, Repairs and Maintenance
54
8,937
3f
Operational - Activity Centres
Youth Programme and Activities
2,586
Utilities
9,961
Repairs and Maintenance
20,570
Capital Expenditure
20
Insurance
3,208
Printing, Postage and Telephone
1,894
Centre Shops
874
Bank Charges
60
Training
3,020
Miscellaneous
-
Booking Fee Refunded
-
42,193		 31 Dec 22
215
-
404
52
671
-
-
-
1,350
81
-
-
-
193
1,624
6,615
154
762
361
142
-
3,490
11,524
2,502
7,100
2,0676
9,005
3,315
1,596
1,625
81
-
70
5,000
50,970

4. Restricted, Designated and Endowment Funds.

The movement of these (cash) funds, during the year, is set out in the table below:

RESTRICTED FUNDS
Explorer Scout Funds
Held Centrally
District
Caesar ESU		 Opening
Balance
Receipts
Payments
Closing
Balance
2,543
18,387
7,627
13,304
-
960
364
596
2,543
19,347
7,991
13,900

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Held by ESUs
Buzz ESU
Castleton ESU
Discovery ESU
The Erics ESU
Illustrious ESU
The Saints ESU
Silverhelme ESU
Jamboree Fund
SASU
Hardship Fund
DESIGNATED FUND
Property Development
ENDOWMENT FUND
Sharpe Bequest		 Opening
Balance
Receipts
Payments
2,052
3,066
1,894
1,718
1,668
2,081
1,834
2,497
2,509
1,451
619
801
2,426
2,820
2,738
4,080
3,113
1,773
1,831
8,721
6,309		 Closing
Balance
3,224
1,305
1,823
1,269
2,508
5,419
4,243
15,392
22,504
18,105
5,918
3,746
5,150
815
-
-
6,250
-
-		 19,791
4,515
815
6,250
30,918
45,497
31,246		 45,270
50,000
750
-
3,133
2,451
1,842		 50,750
3,741
84,051
48,798
33,088		 99,761

5. Donations, Grants and Legacies.

The Charity acknowledges with thanks donations, grants and legacies including £775 (for SilverHelme Activity Centre from National Farmers’ Union Ladies Section, Carnforth) and £276 (given in memory of Gerald G Campbell).

6. Ownership of Land and Buildings.

The Charity owns land and buildings at Littledale and SilverHelme Activity Centres. These were valued (in 2021) at £621,00 and £378,000 respectively - £999.000 in total. This figure has been used to insure the buildings.

7. District Headquarters.

The Charity rents the property at 3-4 Moor Street, Lancaster; the current lease ends on 31 July 2026.

8. Trustees’ Remuneration and Expenses:

No remuneration - directly or indirectly - has been paid out of the funds [of the Charity] to any Trustee (or to any person or persons known to be connected with any of them). The only payments made to Trustees are the reimbursement of legitimate, approved expenses.

9. Record Keeping:

The Trustees are satisfied that the record keeping has enabled reports to be prepared that fully reflect the extent of the charity’s operation from year-to-year - all as required by Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011.

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