Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2023 Period start date To 31/08/2024 Period end date
Charity name: 2[nd] Heald Green
Charity registration number: 1031738
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 by their 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 | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The group is in a healthy stable financial position and covered all it’s costs in the last financial year, as well as investing in new equipment and resources for the group. |
| 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 Trustee Board 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 covering **the difference. ** |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 12,500 |
| 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 | We are unable to rent out the building and are currently still sorting out a new lease. There is an increase in operating costs and likely we will need to increase our member costs in due course. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| trusts: | |||
| Type of governing document | 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 | Para 1.25 | The Group is a trust established under its | |
| constituted? | rules (POR) which are common to all | ||
| Scouts. | |||
| Trustee selection methods | Para 1.25 | The Trustees are appointed in | |
| including details of any | accordance with the Policy, Organisation | ||
| constitutional provisions e.g. | and Rules of The Scout Association. | ||
| election to post or name of | |||
| any person or body entitled | |||
| to appoint one or more | |||
| trustees | |||
| Reference and Administrative details | |||
| Charityname | 2ndHeald GreenScout Group | ||
| Other name the charity uses | |||
| Registered charity number | 1031738 | ||
| Charity’s principal address | Behind Methodist Church, Brown Lane, Heald Green, SK8 | ||
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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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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| Stian Soiland- Reyes |
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| Peter Metcalfe | ||||
| Tanya Cross | ||||
| Zeenat Rasul | ||||
| Janet Jackson | ||||
| Charmain May | ||||
| Niral Mehta | ||||
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) PETER METCALFE Full name(s) Peter Metcalfe Position (eg Secretary, Group Lead Volunteer Chair, etc) Date 20/01/2025
2nd Heald Green Scouts
Accounts for period 1.9.23 - 31.8.24
| Details | Income | Expenditure | ||
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| Opening Balances | £ | 22,814.72 |
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| Explorer Funds brought into Main Accounts | £ | 890.33 |
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| Subs - Squirrels | £ | 1,998.00 |
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| Subs - Beavers | £ | 2,311.00 |
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| Subs - Cubs | £ | 2,726.00 |
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| Subs -Scouts | £ | 2,979.00 |
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| Subs - Explorers | £ | 2,681.00 |
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| Contribs to Events - Squirrels | £ | 461.00 |
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| Contribs to Events - Beavers | £ | 899.00 |
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| Contribs to Events - Cubs | £ | 1,891.00 |
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| Contribs to Events - Scouts | £ | 4,227.00 |
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| Contribs to Events - Explorers | £ | 4,978.00 |
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| Rent Receipts | £ | 1,940.00 |
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| Function Income | £ | 1,077.50 |
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| Gift Aid Claim | £ | 3,016.50 |
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| Grants | £ | 2,736.50 |
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| Donations | £ | 2,024.27 |
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| District Loan | £ | 1,000.00 |
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| Bank Int on Reserve A/c | £ | 172.40 |
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| Transfers between ba k accounts | £ | 125.00 |
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| Total Receipts at Bonfire | £ | 13,259.58 |
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| Total Receipts at Plant Sale | £ | 3,817.84 |
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| Total Receipts from Xmas Tree Sale & Santa Visit | £ | 870.51 |
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| Recipts for Hoodies, Neckers etc | £ | 131.95 |
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| Kanderstag Monies Paid In | £ | 25,119.24 |
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| Essex Jamboree Refund | £ | 270.00 |
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| Total Income: | £ | 81,602.62 |
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| Expenses - Squirrels | £ | 910.51 |
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| Expenses- Beavers | £ | 1,120.68 |
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| Expenses - Cubs | £ | 2,083.39 |
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| Expenses - Scouts | £ | 3,530.29 |
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| Expenses - Explorers | £ | 4,695.98 |
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| Group Activities | £ | 6,632.45 |
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| Group Consumables | £ | 1,843.64 |
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| Group Equipment | £ | 4,576.18 |
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| Electricity | £ | 1,847.59 |
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| Broadband | £ | 132.00 |
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| Rent | £ | 656.92 |
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| Hut Maintenance | £ | 16,082.96 |
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| Capitation | £ | 5,040.00 |
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| Insurance | £ | 664.87 |
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| Badges | £ | 515.15 |
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| Cleaning Costs | £ | 1,629.72 |
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| Plant Sale Costs | £ | 2,483.00 |
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| Bonfire Costs | £ | 5,097.37 |
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| Xmas Tree Sale & Santa Visit Costs | £ | 589.20 |
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| Training Courses for Leaders | £ | 327.15 |
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| Rental Deposits Refunded | £ | 200.00 |
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| Software Purchase - Hut Bookings | £ | 240.00 |
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| Transfers between bank accounts | £ | 125.00 |
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| Kanderstag Costs Paid | £ | 24,715.76 |
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| Closing Balance at Year End | £ | 18,677.53 |
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| Total Expenditure | £ | 85,739.81 |
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| Dif | -£ | 4,137.19 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of 2[nd] Heald Green Scout group
On accounts for the year August 2024 Charity no 1031738 ended (if any) Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY .
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the basis of report preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of 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 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 (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: CHRIS BARTON Date: 9/01/2024 ~~fo |~~ Name: Chris Barton ~~PO~~ Relevant professional MAAT & CIMA Part Qual. qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 24 Churchston Avenue Bramhall SK7 3DA
- Section B Disclosure ~~ee~~
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
October 2018
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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