ELLESMERE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Report & Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023
PRESIDENT Eileen Johnson TRUSTEES: Ex-Officio Sue Leonard District Chair Deborah Forrest District Secretary Robert Scanlan District Treasurer Jacob Bond District Commissioner (from 14.11.2022) Craig McKee District Commissioner (to 22.07.2022) Reece McSherry District Youth Commissioner Matt Morrissey District Explorer Scout Commissioner Elected Mike Hayes Peter Leonard Don Young Heather Richardson (to 28.03.2023) Frank Shepherd (to 28.03.2023) Lesley Fryer (to 28.03.2023) Amy Tomkins (to 28.03.2023) Mike Dunn (to 28.03.2023) Eleanor Clayton (to 28.03.2023) Eileen Johnson (to 28.03.2023) Nominated Lu Anderson (from 28.03.2023) Heather Richardson (from 28.03.2023) Andrew Scialpi-Sullivan (from 28.03.2023) BANKERS National Westminster Bank PLC SCRUTINEER Mr M Gough Farnworth Branch 121 Market St Wallasey Farnwoth Merseyside Bolton CH45 7QQ BL4 8EY CONTACT Rob Scanlan REGISTRATION 18 Cliftonville Drive Salford Scout Association 16803 M6 7PS 1029099
SCRUTINEER Mr M Gough 93 Penkett Road Wallasey Merseyside CH45 7QQ REGISTRATION Scout Association 16803 Charity 1029099
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ELLESMERE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023
THIS YEAR
A separate report, detailing major Scouting activities and achievements, is associated.
Training costs have started to pick up, I expect them to increase again in the coming 12 months.
We have continued to hold a provision of £25,000.00 that we have committed to Hollinwood Scout Camp. This should be paid out in FY24.
We have continued to hold general funds against designated purpose and have held separate Scout Association Short Term Investment Service (STIS) accounts as an aid to identify these separately. Interest from these accounts is paid into our current account.
NEXT YEAR
The Scout Association have discontinued the STIS, the funds were returned to us on 12th May 2023. Funds are now sat in our Current Account.
There is a need to continually monitor District arrangements relating to buildings management within the District (closed/closing group HQs). Need to ensure trustees understand/accept their responsibilities and reduce unnecessary expenditure.
GENERAL COMMENT
The Trustees policy on Ellesmere Development reserves is to hold funds against future determined purpose.
The Trustees are obliged to retain the sum of £3,000 and the resultant interest on this capital as restricted funds.
The Trustees have not identified any major risks to which they believe the District is exposed.
The objects of the District are as detailed within the Association's Policy, Organisation and Rules.
The District is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scout Districts.
Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation & Rules of The Scout Association.
The accounts have been drawn up on the receipts and payments basis in line with the Scout Association's rules as
ELLESMERE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Receipts & Payments Account Summary for the year ended 31 March 2023 Page 3
| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL | RESTRICTED | TOTAL ALL | TOTAL ALL | ||||
| FUNDS | FUNDS | FUNDS | FUNDS | ||||
| Total Receipts for the year (see page 4) | 13,844.12 | 13,000.00 | 26,844.12 | 7,473.62 | |||
| Total Payments for the year (see page 5) | 17,359.33 | 3,587.23 | 20,946.56 | 17,639.72 | |||
| Net Receipts/Payments for the year | - | 3,515.21 |
9,412.77 | 5,897.56 | - | 10,166.10 |
|
| Cash, Bank and Similar Funds brought forward | 64,305.91 | 74,356.36 | |||||
| Cash, Bank and Similar Funds carried forward | 77,394.21 | 64,305.91 | |||||
| Other Monetary Assets | - | - | |||||
| Liabilities including Capitation received for year | 2023/24 | - | 32,580.71 |
- | 25,389.97 |
||
| Cash, Bank and Similar Funds carried forward _INCLUDING_Other Monetary Assets & Liabilities |
44,813.50 | 38,915.94 |
NOTES
For Audit purposes, it is necessary to ensure that there are receipts for all transactions.
ELLESMERE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Receipts for the year ended 31 March 2023
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| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL | RESTRICTED | TOTAL ALL | TOTAL ALL | |||
| FUNDS | FUNDS | FUNDS | FUNDS | |||
| MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS | ||||||
| Gross Receipts for Current Year | 14,432.00 | - | 14,432.00 | 1,395.00 | ||
| Less Paid to County | - | 14,432.00 |
- | - | 14,432.00 |
- |
| Net Receipts to District | - | - | - | 1,395.00 | ||
| INVESTMENT INCOME RECEIVED | ||||||
| Bank Premium/Deposit Account Interest | 26.54 | - | 26.54 | 0.60 | ||
| S.T.I.S. | 194.67 | - | 194.67 | 36.26 | ||
| 221.21 | - | 221.21 | 36.86 | |||
| DONATIONS/GRANTS | ||||||
| Jamboree Fund from Drill Hall | - | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 | - | ||
| - | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 | - | |||
| ACTIVITIES | ||||||
| Cubs - Total Ninja | - | - | - | 930.00 | ||
| Cubs - H2O | 196.00 | - | 196.00 | 154.00 | ||
| CUBE | 1,020.00 | - | 1,020.00 | - | ||
| Beaver & Cub Camp | 1,580.00 | - | 1,580.00 | - | ||
| 2,796.00 | - | 2,796.00 | 1,084.00 | |||
| FUNDRAISING | ||||||
| - | - | - | - | |||
| OTHER INCOME | ||||||
| Explorer Scouts | 8,999.96 | 8,000.00 | 16,999.96 | 3,548.57 | ||
| Scout Network | - | - | - | 118.00 | ||
| Scout Active Support (Now Closed) | - | - | - | - | ||
| Scout Shop Sales/Closure | 1,113.71 | - | 1,113.71 | 836.50 | ||
| District Badges | 137.00 | - | 137.00 | 100.00 | ||
| 10,250.67 | 8,000.00 | 18,250.67 | 4,603.07 | |||
| SUNDRY RECEIPTS | ||||||
| 5th Worsley | 576.24 | - | 576.24 | 354.69 | ||
| Band for Parade received from Guides | - | - | - | - | ||
| 576.24 | - | 576.24 | 354.69 | |||
| TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR | 13,844.12 | 13,000.00 | 26,844.12 | 7,473.62 |
ELLESMERE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Payments for the year ended 31 March 2023
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| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL | RESTRICTED | TOTAL ALL | TOTAL ALL | |
| FUNDS | FUNDS | FUNDS | FUNDS | |
| MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS | ||||
| Gross Payments for Current Year | 264.00 | - | 264.00 | 12,603.50 |
| 264.00 | - | 264.00 | 12,603.50 | |
| INSURANCES | ||||
| - | - | - | - | |
| DONATIONS/GRANTS PAID OUT | ||||
| Jamboree Fund from Drill Hall | - | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | - |
| - | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | - | |
| ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Cubs - Total Ninja | - | - | - | 930.00 |
| Cubs - H2O | 163.20 | - | 163.20 | 219.07 |
| CUBE | 1,586.62 | - | 1,586.62 | - |
| Beaver & Cub Camp | 2,328.54 | - | 2,328.54 | - |
| Cubs - Cooking Competition | 15.45 | - | 15.45 | - |
| 4,093.81 | - | 4,093.81 | 1,149.07 | |
| OTHER EXPENDITURE | ||||
| Explorer Scouts | 11,081.92 | 2,587.23 | 13,669.15 | 2,402.99 |
| Scout Network | 96.39 | - | 96.39 | 248.00 |
| Scout Active Support (Now Closed) | 427.58 | - | 427.58 | - |
| You Shape | 36.50 | - | 36.50 | - |
| Training | 89.93 | - | 89.93 | 158.76 |
| District Emails | - | - | - | 20.00 |
| Rent - Explorers | 485.00 | - | 485.00 | 400.00 |
| Badges | 624.95 | - | 624.95 | 306.50 |
| Gifts | - | - | - | 200.00 |
| Room Hire | 89.25 | - | 89.25 | - |
| Travel & Accomodation | - | - | - | 150.90 |
| 12,931.52 | 2,587.23 | 15,518.75 | 3,887.15 | |
| SUNDRY RECEIPTS | ||||
| Wreaths for Remembrance Sunday | 20.00 | 20.00 | - | |
| Band for Parade | 50.00 | 50.00 | - | |
| Charitable Donations | - | - | - | |
| 70.00 | - | 70.00 | - | |
| TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR | 17,359.33 | 3,587.23 | 20,946.56 | 17,639.72 |
ELLESMERE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Statement of Financial Position as at 31 March 2023
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| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL | RESTRICTED | TOTAL ALL | TOTAL ALL | |
| FUNDS | FUNDS | FUNDS | FUNDS | |
| ASSETS | ||||
| MONETARY ASSETS Cash, Bank & Similar Funds | ||||
| Bank Current Account | 18,466.13 | 4,000.00 | 22,466.13 | 12,257.56 |
| To be banked | 96.50 | 96.50 | 105.24 | |
| Oustanding Receipts | 195.00 | 195.00 | 219.00 | |
| Bank Premium/Deposit Account | 6,059.14 | 6,059.14 | 6,032.60 | |
| S.T.I.S. (Training - Eccles Rotary) | 89.38 | 3,000.00 | 3,089.38 | 3,010.29 |
| S.T.I.S. (Training and General Purpose) | 9,000.00 | 9,000.00 | 9,000.00 | |
| S.T.I.S. (Ellesmere Development) | 27,741.43 | 27,741.43 | 27,741.43 | |
| Explorer Scouts - Lloyds | 45.00 | 45.00 | 2,188.47 | |
| Explorer Scouts - International (OLD) | - | - | 2,070.00 | |
| Explorer Scouts - General | 404.77 | 404.77 | - | |
| Explorer Scouts - Oxylus | 171.63 | 171.63 | - | |
| Explorer Scouts - Antartic | 119.09 | 119.09 | - | |
| Explorer Scouts - International/Equipment | 113.02 | 5,412.77 | 5,525.79 | - |
| Explorer Scouts - Capitation paid for year 2023/24 | 1,323.00 | 1,323.00 | - | |
| Scout Network | 1,157.35 | 1,157.35 | 1,253.74 | |
| Scout Active Support (Now Closed) | - | - | 427.58 | |
| 64,981.44 | 12,412.77 | 77,394.21 | 64,305.91 | |
| OTHER MONETARY ASSETS | - | - | - | - |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 64,981.44 | 12,412.77 | 77,394.21 | 64,305.91 |
| LIABILITIES | ||||
| Cheques not yet cashed | 420.00 | 420.00 | - | |
| Oustanding Payments | 55.71 | 55.71 | 389.97 | |
| Capitation received for year 2023/24 | 7,105.00 | 7,105.00 | - | |
| Committed to Hollinwood | 25,000.00 | 25,000.00 | 25,000.00 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 32,580.71 | - | 32,580.71 | 25,389.97 |
| NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) | 32,400.73 | 12,412.77 | 44,813.50 | 38,915.94 |
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ELLESMERE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
I report on the accounts of the District for the year ended 31 March 2023 which are set out on pages 3 to 6
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Scrutineer
As the District Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that neither the audit nor independent examination requirements of the Charities Act 1993 apply.
It is my responsibility without carrying out an audit or independent examination to scruitinise the accounts and report to you.
Basis of the Scrutineer's statement.
In accordance with the directions given in the District's constitution, I have scrutinised the records and the accounts set out on pages 3 - 6.
Scrutineer's statement
In my opinion the accounts are in accordance with the records produced to me and comply with the constitution.
Name: Mr M Gough Address: 93 Penkett Road Wallasey Merseyside CH45 7QQ
Signed
Date: