Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/4/2023 Period start date To 31/3/2024 Period end date
Charity name: 1ST HEATON VALE SEA SCOUT GROUP
Charity registration number: 1030775
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals and as responsible citizens and members of their local community. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Education/Training of Children/Young people through meetings and activities |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | As part of the National Scout Organisation the trustees support the aspirations and goals of the organisation as a non profit entity. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
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| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on grant making | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment | |
| including program related | |
| investment | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by | |
| volunteers | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Sailing, camping, weekly meetings and activities, that help to build the confidence and abilities of the young people and children in our care. To encourage them to follow the ethos of Scouting and to encourage their ability to be effective and caring members of society. |
Additional information (optional)
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The group continues to grow in numbers which enables us to expand and develop the opportunities we can offer our members |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Our executive Committee were just beginning discussions about holding reserves and how and when those reserves could be spent at our last physical meeting before all the Covid Lockdowns – This has been put on hold until we can all meet in person and discuss this face to face. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Please see above |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
As a group we try to fundraise in order to fund the maintenance of our building/grounds and to provide additional activities for our members. Parents also provide subs to facilitate the running of weekly meetings and the assist the upkeep of the building |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | ROYAL CHARTER GRANTED 4TH JANUARY 1912 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 1stHeaton Vale Sea Scout Group is an autonomous organisation holding its property and equipment and admitting young people to membership of 1stHeaton Vale Sea Scout Group subject to the policy and rules of The Scout Association. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Members of the Executive Committee must act collectively as Charity Trustees of the Scout Group. As charity trustees, Executive Committee members have a number of specific responsibilities that they must fulfil to ensure the effective running of the Scout Group. It is vital that all members of the Executive Committee understand their responsibilities as Charity Trustees. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | 1ST HEATON VALE SEA SCOUT GROUP |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1030775 |
| Charity’s principal address | 483 Didsbury Road Heaton Mersey Stockport SK4 4AY |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Jordan | GroupLeader | 18 September 2018 | ||
| Janet Renshaw | Treasurer | 18 September 2018 | ||
| JeremyToone | 20 December 2011 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Janet A Renshaw
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Group Treasurer
Date
09.12.2024
| AGM Accounts 1.4.2022-31.3.2023 INCOME ITEM AMOUNT |
AGM Accounts 1.4.2022-31.3.2023 INCOME ITEM AMOUNT |
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| INCOME ITEM | AMOUNT | EXPENDITURE ITEM | AMOUNT |
| EasyFundraising | 118.75 | CampEquipment | 289.04 |
| Scout Shirt | 7.50 | CampMaintainance | 101.99 |
| Ynysgain Scout Camp | 400.00 | BuildingMaintainance | 54.98 |
| WalesbyCamp- GroupCamp | 1350.00 | Badges | 573.30 |
| Jubilee Camp- GroupCamp | 465.00 | Scout Float | 400.00 |
| Tomahawk donation | 200.00 | Beaver Float | 200.00 |
| Manchester Airport Grant | 2691.00 | Cub Float | 200.00 |
| Sailing- Scouts | 344.50 | Gas | 39.60 |
| refund for AbneyBooking12.2.2020 | 158.00 | Windows | 3993.00 |
| Donation for Shelter Use D Firth | 50.00 | GroupExpenses - GSL | 1079.03 |
| bank balance from D McCormack - Beaver Account | 127.61 | subs refund | 28.00 |
| Disney2024 | 420.00 | Leader Training | 341.80 |
| LesleySell Charitable Trust Donation-Jamboree 2023 | 300.00 | Leaders Actiities | 579.54 |
| Jubilee CampRefund | 290.00 | ||
| GO CARDLESS INCOME | 16192.00 | Neckers | 169.50 |
| TOTAL INCOME 22824.36 In bank accounts at 31.3.2022 Group 26689.87 business 468.71 total 27158.58 Bank Balances Bf from 31.3.2022 27158.58 Income as at 31.3.2023 22824.36 total 49982.94 INCOME 49982.94 EXPENDITURE 33650.20 Total 16332.74 Total in bank 16580.19 diference 247.45 Holding £406.00 explorer monies paid into GoCardless |
Gas Cages | 422.40 | |
| PoppyWreath | 38.40 | ||
| Beaver Activities | 503.35 | ||
| Cub Activities | 316.20 | ||
| Scout Activities | 465.00 | ||
| Christmas Tree Pageant - StJohns | 78.39 | ||
| Disney2024 | 420.00 | ||
| Cub & Hut expensesplus labour EG | 436.47 | ||
| Cubs Expenses Oct 2019-Dec 2022 NL | 396.46 | ||
| Misc | 47.35 | ||
| Beaver/Scout Receipts 2013-apr 2022 AC | 1827.97 | ||
| Leslie Sell Charitable Trust - SJ | 150.00 | ||
| Leslie Sell Charitable Trust - LL | 150.00 | ||
| Rafe Licence | 40.00 | ||
| New Website - Heart Internet | 110.32 | ||
| CubJumpers | 127.50 | ||
| Beaver Camp/sleepover Cub Camps Scout Camps |
332.59 | ||
| 942.15 2739.34 |
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| GroupCamps | 3061.79 | ||
| UTILITIES | 2698.39 | ||
| TMG(Manta Group) | 191.40 | ||
| GO CARDLESS FEES | 604.11 | ||
| Rates | 69.12 | ||
| Business Rates | 135.68 | ||
| Land Rent 1.6.2019-31.3.2023 | 1150.68 | ||
| Insurance | 1089.47 | ||
| Explorer Capitation | 515.00 | ||
| GroupCapitation | 3502.00 | ||
| Manchester Airport Grant - Various Items Manchester Airport Grant - Excesspaid byGroup |
2691.00 57.89 |
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 33650.20
Financial Account Independent Review
1[st ] HEATON VALE SEA SCOUT GROUP 1[st] APRIL 2023 – 31[st] MARCH 2024
Completed by: Eileen L Pritchett MA FCA Independent Accountant
20[th] September 2024