## Lonsdale District Scout Council
Charity Registration Number: 1027167
## **Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statement**
1 January - 31 December 2024
Lonsdale District Scout Council Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statement
Year to 31 December 2024
## **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:**|Dr Anthony W Andrews (Chair)|||
||Mr David Bateman (retired 27 June 2024)|||
||Mr James P Carbert|||
||Mr Owen J Coopland|||
||Mr Scott Duncan (retired 27 June 2024)|||
||Dr Howard Greenwood|||
||Mr Stephen Landles|||
||Mr Simon Lefever|||
||Mr Steven J Mather|||
||Mr Jayme A Morgan (co-opted 26 November 2024)|||
||Mr Darren Phillips (appointed 27 June 2024)|||
||Mx Alex Robinson|||
||Mrs Amanda J Sweet (retired 27 June 2024)|||
|**Independent**|**Bankers:**||**Solicitors:**|
|**Examiners:**||||
|J A Fell & Co|CAF Bank Ltd|Barclays Bank|Holdens|
|Chartered Accountants
25 Kings Hill Avenue||Leicester|2 Castle Hill|
|40 Hoghton Street|West Malling|LE87 2BB|Lancaster|
|Southport|Kent||LA1 1YR|
|Merseyside|ME19 4JQ|||
|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 27 June 2024, 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:
- Ex officio (by virtue of their appointment)
- Appointed (which includes the District Trustee Board Chair and District Treasurer)
- • Co-opted
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 Lead Volunteer in meeting the responsibilities of his 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:
- **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 of Scouting 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.
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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 upwards of 420 adult volunteers supporting Scout Groups, Explorer Scout Units and the District itself. We estimate that these volunteers have given in excess of 3,000 personyears 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**
The Squirrel Section continues to be a major source of growth in the District, with new Dreys opening and more planned. Where Dreys have opened the associated Groups have grown, and some Squirrel Dreys have already got waiting lists. Opening more Dreys needs to be a priority in the coming year.
Beavers had a fantastic adventure day at Guys Farm and took part in a well-attended sleepover at Giggles, which is rapidly becoming a real favourite for our young people.
The Cubs and Beavers went to Leighton Hall for an exciting Environment Day, and our Cubs went off to County Cub Camp too!
The Scout Section have added new activities and events to the District programme this year. The included our extremely exciting Dragnet, run by our Event Management Team. Our Scouts also turned up in force for County Rally and had a great time, despite some water shortage problems! Our annual Knight Activity had to be postponed due to too much water (it eventually happened on 11th January 2025)!
Explorers and Scouts took to the ice in December; we packed out the ice rink with each of our sessions. Photographs can be found on our Facebook page.
Members across all Sections achieved top awards including Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards, Explorer Belts, Young Leader Belts and 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.
As part of our new way of volunteering in Scouts we have made lots of changes to the way our leadership teams work. Our successful District Programme Teams continue in a slightly different format under our new Programme Team Lead. This team now includes an Event Management and Safety Team who are doing an amazing job helping us to take our adventurous activities to a new level.
We held our St George’s Day Parade on Morecambe Promenade, finishing at the Winter Gardens for our Promise Renewal. Our thanks to Professor Vanessa Toulmin and the team at Morecambe Winter Gardens for hosting us.
This year saw the 50th anniversary celebration for West Lancashire Scouts, with a special Red Rose 2024. We sent a large number of Scouts and Explorers to the event, and also had Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs come to visit us at the Westmorland Showground. A huge thank you to all of the volunteers who gave up a week (or more) of their time to give our young people a truly unforgettable experience. Additionally, Waddecar, our County Activity Centre, celebrated 70 years during the same week.
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We would like to express our appreciation and thanks to Mandy Sweet for her dedication and hard work as the District Lead Volunteer up to 27th June 2024 (and for her help during the transition period).
## **Activity Centres**
The Activity Centres Management Board (ACMB), a sub-Committee of the Lonsdale District Trustee Board, is responsible to the Trustees for the management and operation of the District’s two Activity Centres, located at Littledale and SilverHelme.
The day-to-day operation at each Activity Centre is carried out under the stewardship of the Operating Group, led by Chris Stephenson. Mick Woods is the Voluntary Warden at Littledale, the SilverHelme Volunteer Warden role is currently vacant, however a number of our volunteers share the role on an interim basis. Both Activity Centres have dedicated Service Teams, all co-ordinated by Chris Stephenson. The volunteers have developed a very effective team approach to the operation and maintenance of the Activity Centres, including carrying out joint working weekends to tackle large jobs and sharing technical expertise, where appropriate.
2024 has been a challenging year financially for the Activity Centres. The overall number of bookings has remained similar to 2023, however Littledale saw a decrease in income from £18,553 in 2023 to £15,479 in 2024, whilst at SilverHelme income increased slightly from £24,184 in 2023 to £26,500 in 2024. Following a number of operational changes and a review of supplier contracts, cost savings have been identified totalling around £2,500 for 2024, increasing to around £6,000 in 2025. The booking system continues to provide excellent control of bookings, amendments and payments, plus simplified debtor control. Advanced bookings for 2025 are very similar to the same time in 2024.
We have continued to promote both sites during 2024, however, there were significantly lower bookings from non-Lonsdale Scout Groups, perhaps due to Red Rose and County camps, but more bookings from school Duke of Edinburgh groups. SilverHelme continues to host profitable events run by Coppicing groups. This has had a physical benefit to the site from work done by their attendees. We are also engaging better with local community groups - schools, DofE groups use the sites regularly and the _Dignity in Dementia_ support group now meets at SilverHelme.
During 2024 we’ve carried out a number of projects, these include a new Beaver Play area and updated Archery range at Littledale. Replacement of dilapidated fencing and extensive repair to dry stone walls have been carried out at SilverHelme. We have also improved wi-fi access across a range of buildings on both sites and implemented high speed Broadband.
Both sites suffered from weather related issues during 2024, with many trees coming down in the high winds, causing some damage to fences, paths and the odd building. In all cases the Site Service Teams carried out the clear-ups and repairs, thus saving a significant amount of money. In addition, the Teams felled around 200 trees suffering from Dutch Elm disease and Larch Beetle infestation, as part of our Woodland Management Plan.
There remain challenges in running activities, such as archery, air rifle shooting, climbing/abseiling, crate stacking and tomahawk throwing, due to the lack of available trained and Permitted instructors.
We have a number of opportunities to join our team at the Activity Centres - these include Booking Secretary, Voluntary Warden at SilverHelme, Fundraising Volunteer, Activity Instructors and Marketing & web site Volunteer. If you feel you can help, please email bookings@lonsdalescout.org.uk to discuss how you might be able to help.
## **FINANCIAL REVIEW**
The background to this year’s finance report is many changes to the volunteer experience, the Trustee Board for the charity and the IT system to support members. But against this background of change, the job of the District’s Finance sub-Committee remains 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
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events. A continuing theme is that each year, this seems harder. Costs rise inexorably yet our income is constrained by the ability of our groups to pay more in capitation fees. The demands from Headquarters and County have increased again and we continue to be sensitive about all our groups ability to pay increased fees. We have stepped in again to subsidise some of the capitation fee as well as ensure the Lonsdale District portion is as low as we can make it. It is self-evident this cannot continue indefinitely, yet there is a danger we become used to having this financial prop available to groups.
We still retain healthy cash balances that have been nurtured over many years by us and our predecessors. But, if we take in less income than we spend, those balances will be diminished. This year the income and spend were almost identical meaning we have not had to materially draw on our reserves. Those reserves are monitored constantly and remain above the minimum we have set as policy.
A strong financial position and healthy reserves is not something we do for the sake of it. We need to have the strength to absorb setbacks and mishaps that can occur without imperilling the future of scouting in Lonsdale. Since we choose to make the minimum capitation demands we can on the groups in our District, we need to examine carefully every item of cost we incur to make sure it really contributes to Scouting in Lonsdale District. This will continue in 2025.
Our investment returns from the Sharpe Bequest continues to produce good results. The value of the shares whilst volatile has increased. The income stream is stable and we have more money to distribute to Groups within the District than ever before. Since year-end we have benefited from the worldwide increase in share prices with our investments performing strongly.
The team looking after Lonsdale’s finances continue to improve and refine our financial reporting to enable Trustees to make good financial decisions. We’ve had some people changes during the year: Ray Salisbury who for many years has looked after finance at the Activity Centres has retired and Michael Siney has picked up the role. Ray has provided immeasurable service to Scouting over a long career. Tony Andrews has continued to act as Finance Officer in addition to having other key roles in the District. We are grateful for all the support colleagues have provided to the ‘finance function’.
## **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 2025.
_On behalf of the Charity’s Trustees:_
Dr Anthony W Andrews Chair, District Trustee Board
Darren Phillips 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 2024, 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: 10 July 2025
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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**
149,631
70,262
3,421
2,478
225,792
(154,897)
(68,924)
-
(834)
(224,026)
(5,266)
1,968
3,421
1,644
1,767
1,154,087
48,379
50,750
114,338
1,367,554
-
-
-
-
-
1,148,821
50,346
54,171
115,982
1,369,321
-
-
-
12,933
12,933
(1,867
-
-
-
(1,867)
-
-
-
-
-
(785)
-
-
-
(785)
2,377
-
-
-
2,377
-
-
-
-
-
1,148,545
50,346
54,171
128,915
1,381,978|**Year to**
**31 Dec 23**
200,051
173,937|
|---|---|---|
|||26,114
1,319,332
_15,392_|
|||1,360,838
11,591
1,886
(9,015)
1,733
356
165|
|||1,367,554|
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## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT**
|**Note**
**RECEIPTS**
**Membership Subscriptions**
**Operational**
Programme Support
3a, 5
Volunteer Development
3b
Other
3c, 5
Activity Centres
3d
**Miscellaneous**
**Sub-total**
Asset/Investment Sales
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
**PAYMENTS**
Membership Subscriptions
**Governance**
4a
**Operational**
Programme Support
4b, 5
Volunteer Development
4c
Other
4d, 5
District Headquarters
4e
Activity Centres
4f
**Miscellaneous**
**Sub-total**
Asset/Investment Sales
**TOTAL PAYMENTS**
**Net of Receipts/(Payments)**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Designated**
**Funds**
**Endowment**
**Funds**
**Total**
**Funds**
67,844
-
-
-
67,844
30,109
64,487
-
-
94,595
-
-
-
-
-
1,991
5,775
1,369
2,478
11,613
49,641
-
2,053
-
51,693
47
-
-
-
47
**149,631**
**70,262**
**3,421**
**2,478**
**225,792**
-
-
-
-
-
**149,631**
**70,262**
**3,421**
**2,478**
**225,792**
60,549
-
-
-
60,549
1,295
-
-
-
1,295
30,412
68,251
-
-
98,664
567
-
-
-
567
977
43
-
834
1,854
9,954
-
-
-
9,954
51,143
-
-
-
51,143
-
-
-
-
-
**154,897**
**68,294**
**-**
**834**
**224,026**
-
-
-
-
-
**154,897**
**68,294**
**-**
**834**
**224,026**
**(5,266)**
**1,968**
**-**
**1,644**
**1,767**|**Year to**
**31 Dec 23**
63,668
76,849
-
9,330
50,047
156|
|---|---|---|
|||200,051
-|
|||**200,051**|
|||52,092
1,706
63,808
1,634
3,561
8,937
42,193
6|
|||**172,937**
-|
|||**172,937**|
|||**26,114**|
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## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES**
|
**Cash**
Current Accounts (District)
Current Accounts (Explorer
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**
11,254
12,889
-
-
24,143
-
23,125
-
-
23,125
-
8,054
-
5,385
13,439
59,502
6,250
54,171
-
119,923
-
29
-
-
29
102
-
-
-
102
**76,640**
**44,600**
**54,171**
**5,385**
**180,761**
-
-
-
-
-
2,755
-
-
-
2,755
**2,755**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**2,755**
-
-
-
123,530
123,530
12,139
-
-
-
12,139
**12,139**
**-**
**-**
**123,530**
**135,669**
4,354
-
-
-
4,354
1,340
-
-
-
1,340
999,000
-
-
-
999,000
48,220
-
-
-
48,220
9,880
-
-
-
9,880
**1,062,794**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**1,062,794**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**1,148,545**
**50,347**
**54,171**
**128,915**
**1,381,978**|**Year to**
**31 Dec 23**
30,008
19,792
13,439
113,588
2,099
68|
|---|---|---|
|||**178,993**|
|||-
378|
|||**378**|
|||110.597
14,006|
|||**124,603**|
|||5,014
1,465
999,000
48,220
9,880|
|||**1,063,579**|
|||**-**|
|||**-**|
||||
|||**1,367,554**|
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## **DECLARATION**
The Trustees declare that they approved the above financial statements at their meeting on 27 March 2025.
_On behalf of the Charity’s Trustees:_
Dr Anthony W Andrews Stephen Landles Chair, District Trustee Board District Treasurer
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## **NOTES**
## **1. Accounting Policy:**
These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
## **2. Classes of Charitable Funds.**
To clarify the nature of the charity’s funds:
- **Unrestricted Funds:** these are the financial resources which can be used at the trustee’s discretion and have not been designated for a specific purpose.
- **Designated Funds:** these are unrestricted funds which have been allocated or designated for specific purposes by the charity itself.
- **Restricted Funds:** these are funds which are subject to specific conditions imposed by those giving the money to the charity.
- **Permanent Endowment Funds:** such funds must be held permanently as part of the capital of the charity. The trustees have no power to convert the capital into income. Any income arising from the investment of the capital must be used in accordance with the donor’s instructions.
## **3. Analysis of Receipts:**
|**31 Dec 24**
**3a**
**Operational - Programme Support**
Youth Activities
24,140
Badge Secretary
5,969
Explorer Scouts held by District_(Restricted Fund)_
35,516
Explorer Scouts held by Units_(Restricted Fund)_
28,226
Jamboree Fund_(Restricted Fund)_
745
94,595
**3b**
**Operational - Volunteer Development**
District Events
-
-
**3c**
**Operational - Other**
Interest
1,991
Grants
-
Legacies and Donations_(Restricted Fund)_
5,775
Scout and Guide Shop
-
SASU_(Restricted Fund)_
-
Access Fund_(Restricted Fund)_
-
Property Development_(Designated Fund)_
1,369
Sharpe Bequest_(Permanent Endowment Fund)_
2,478
11,613
**3d**
**Operational - Activity Centres**
**_Littledale_**
Lodges
6,627
Camping
7,049
Day Visits
171
Activities
1,475
Other
157
**_SilverHelme_**
Lodges
14,321
Camping
8,712
Day Visits
2,878
Activities
315
Other
1,063|**31 Dec 23**
25,523
5,729
19,347
22,504
3,746|
|---|---|
||76,849|
||-
1,539
776
-
4,265
-
-
300
2,451|
||9,330
_Not_
_allocated as_
_categories_
_changed_|
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|**31 Dec 24**
**_Not Specific_**
Telecoms Mast Rental
4,950
Donations and Grants
450
Interest
1,473
Property Development Interest
_(Designated Fund)_
2,053
51,693
**nalysis of Payments:**
**31 Dec 24**
**4a**
**Governance**
Trustee Board Meeting Expenses
-
Trustee Expenses
283
Accounts Examination
840
AGM Expenses
173
1295
**4b**
**Operational - Programme Support**
Section Support
577
Recognition of Achievement (Top Awards)
224
Youth Activities
22,299
District Youth Events
400
Grants-in-Aid (International Fund)
618
Grants-in-Aid (Scouting4All)
1,606
Badge Secretary
4,689
Explorer Scouts held by District_(Restricted Fund)_
43,359
Explorer Scouts held by Units_(Restricted Fund)_
24,892
Jamboree Fund_(Restricted Fund)_
-
98,664
**4c**
**Operational - Volunteer Development**
Volunteer Training
310
Appointments Advisory Committee
31
Full District Leaders’ Meetings
-
District Volunteer Events
-
Recognition of Achievement (Adults)
174
Volunteer PAME Insurance
52
567
**4d**
**Operational - Other**
Start-Up Grants (New Sections)
-
Publicity Materials
-
District Website
125
Leadership Team Expenses
792
Bank Charges
60
Legacies and Donations_(Restricted Fund)_
-
SASU_(Restricted Fund)_
43
Access_(Restricted Fund)_
-
Property Development_(Designated Fund)_
-
Sharpe Bequest_(Permanent Endowment Fund)_
834
1,854
**4e**
**Operational - District Headquarters**
Rent
6,615
BID Levy
154
Insurance (Buildings and Equipment)
727
Electricity
2,173
Water
208
Internet
72
Equipment, Repairs and Maintenance
4
9.954|**31 Dec 23**|
|---|---|
||50,047
**31 Dec 23**
-
357
810
539|
||1,706
563
141
24,454
350
267
155
6,633
7,991
18,105
5,150|
||63,808
635
-
682
265
52|
||1,634
100
-
551
1,007
62
-
-
-
1,842|
||3,561
6,615
154
704
1,097
193
120
54|
||8,937|
## **4. Analysis of Payments:**
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**4f**
**Operational - Activity Centres**
**_Littledale_**
Utilities
7,161
Repairs and Maintenance
14,647
Site Improvement Projects
1,414
Volunteer Expenses
747
Insurance
1,855
**_SilverHelme_**
Utilities
10,134
Repairs and Maintenance
8,736
Site Improvement Projects
2,915
Volunteer Expenses
1,237
Insurance
1,463
**_Not Specific_**
Bank Charges
60
Donation Transferred to District
775
51,143|**31 Dec 23**
_Not_
_allocated as_
_categories_
_changed_|
|---|---|
||42,193|
## **5. 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
**_Held by ESUs_**
Buzz ESU
Caesar ESU
Castleton ESU
Discovery ESU
The Erics ESU
Illustrious ESU
The Saints ESU
Silverhelme ESU
**Jamboree Fund**
**SASU**
**Access Fund**_(formerly Hardship Fund)_
**Legacies and Donations**
**DESIGNATED FUND**
Property Development (District)
Property Development (Activity Centres)|**Opening**
**Balance**
**Receipts**
**Payments**
**Closing**
**Balance**
16,412
35,516
42,763
9,165
596
-
596
-
3,224
2,049
1,918
3,355
-
9,447
7,630
1,817
1,305
2,993
2,319
1,979
1,823
2,246
1,892
2,177
1,269
1,123
918
1,474
2,508
2,281
2,555
2,234
5,419
2,979
3,027
5,371
4,243
5,108
4,633
4,719|
|---|---|
||36,799
63,742
68,251
32,290
4,515
745
-
5,260
815
-
43
772
6,250
-
-
6,250
-
5,775
-
5,775|
||48,379
70,262
68,294
50,346|
||20,300
1,369
-
21,669
30,450
2,053
-
32,503|
||50,750
3,421
-
54,171|
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|**PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUND**
Sharpe Bequest|**Opening**
**Balance**
**Receipts**
**Payments**
**Closing**
**Balance**
3,741
2,478
834
5,385|
|---|---|
||102,870
76,161
69,129
109,903|
## **6. Donations, Grants and Legacies.**
The Charity acknowledges with thanks donations, grants and legacies including £5,000 (given in memory of Gerald G Campbell).
## **7. Ownership of Land and Buildings.**
The District Trustee Board are the Managing Trustees for the land and buildings at Littledale and SilverHelme Activity Centres. The buildings were valued (in 2021) at £621,00 and £378,000 respectively - £999.000 in total. These figures have been used to insure the buildings.
## **8. District Headquarters.**
The Charity rents the property at 3-4 Moor Street, Lancaster; the current lease ends on 31 July 2026. After the end of the financial year, during the period when the report was being prepared, the Trustee Board agreed to terminate the lease and to vacate the premises on or before 29 September 2025.
## **9. 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.
## **10. 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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