Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/21 Period start date To 31/08/22 Period end date
Charity name: 2[nd] Heald Green Scout Group
Charity registration number: 1031738
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 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 cooperate 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 bytheir Promise. |
| 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 |
Provision of scouting on a weekly basis for young people aged 4 – 18 during term time. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings. |
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 | The group offers skills for life to over 90 young people aged 4 – 18. The group supports the local community through helping in the local park with maintenance, maintaining the flower beds and conducting litter picks. In addition the group supports community events such as the heald green festival and Christmas markets. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The group is in a healthy financial position and covered all of it’s cost in the last financial year and was able to purchase new equipment to cover the expansion in the group and the opening of a new section. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Executive Committee considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to a full years running costs given our main fund raising event is held annually. We also are aware in the next 5 to 10 years that the roof will require significant repair or replacement which is estimated to be no more than £20,000 and we are putting away £1000 per annum to hold 50% of the estimated cost at the time of replacement with loans/ grants coveringthe difference. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 10,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| 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 |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The Group's governing documents are those of the Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. |
| 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 | The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | 2ndHeald Green Scout Group |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1031738 |
| Charity’s principal address | Behind Methodist Church, Brown Lane, Heald Green, SK8 3RR |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Peter Metcalfe | ||||
| Charmain May | ||||
| Zeenat Rasul | ||||
| Tanya Cross | ||||
| Stian Soilend- Reyes |
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| Michael Cross | ||||
| Janet Jackson | ||||
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Peter Metcalfe | ||
Group Scout Leader |
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| 15/10/2022 | ||
| 15/10/2022 |
2nd Heald Green Scouts Group Balance Sheet
Charity Number: 1031738
Account for period 1st September 2021 - 31st August 2022
| Subscriptions Received Capitation Activities Beavers Cubs Scouts Contribs to Activities Premises Regular Rental Receipts Function Receipts Electricity & Broadband Rent to Church Insurance Cleaning/gardening Maintenance Other Loan from District Grants Rec'd Bank Int Rec'd Gift Aid Donations Bonfire Proceeds Plant Sale Proceeds Santa & Xmas Tree Proceeds Sale of Gazebo Contribs to Hoodies & Neckers Re-imbursements from District Training Courses for Leaders Badges Gift Aid & Subs to Explorers Group Costs Opening Bank Balances Closing Bank Balances |
Income £8,612.00 £9,501.00 £2,830.00 £3,277.50 £0.00 £1,898.48 £4.52 £1,792.77 £37.08 £4,873.13 £1,305.85 £460.62 £20.00 £151.50 £64.00 £34,828.45 £16,826.40 £16,826.40 £51,654.85 |
Expenditure £2,970.00 £907.69 £1,955.82 £6,082.71 £963.43 £814.87 £764.86 £1,440.00 £5,702.35 £230.00 £845.19 £403.48 £10,906.39 £33,986.79 £17,668.06 £17,668.06 £51,654.85 |
Movement £5,642.00 £554.78 -£3,578.01 -£1,777.11 |
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| £841.66 | |||
| £841.66 | |||
Notes
The increase in the balance of funds held this year is £841.66, within this is a £100.00 deposit paid by PERSON held for a rental of the hut on 1st October 2022 and will be returned after the event and 2 x £100.00 deposits held for long term renters Also £495.00 grant for insulation that has not yet been used.
The above is correct as of 31st August 2022 and was approved at the AGM on 12th January 2023
Trustee: Peter Metcalfe
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independenl Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of 2nd Heald Green Scout Group On accounts for the year ended September 2022 Charity no lif any) 1031738 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (°the Trusl.) for the year ended ICJ Oq 2oLI Responsibilitles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Ad,). 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention {other than that disclosed below") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that In, any rnatèrial resped: accounting records were not kept in aocordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. P18ase de18te the words in the brackets if they do not èpply. Signed: Date: 3110112023 Name: Christopher Barton Relevant professlonal qualification{sTr or body (if any): Address: IER October 2018