2024-03-31-accounts - 1st Woodend Scout Group

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Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

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Section A	Reference and administration		details
Charity name Other names the charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) HQ registration number Charity’s principal address
	1st Woodend Scout Group
	c/o Oaktree House
	Underhill Road
	Charfield
	Postcode	G	L	1	2	8	T	D

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15	Trustee Name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
	Peter Carnegie	GSL
	Danya Wall	Chair
	Alex Jones	Secretary
	Jess Brereton	Treasurer
	Mike Rickwood
	Tina Rickwood
	Sandra Carnegie
	Alan Bartlett
	Jeremy Dix
	Sara Kirk
	Lindsey Heeley
	Anna Chappell-Jones
	AlisoTrueman

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) (These will be published in the annual report of the charity)

Type of advisor Name Address

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Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

(e.g. trust deed, constitution) Type of governing document (e.g. appointed by, elected by) Trustee selection methods (e.g. trust, association, company) How the charity is constituted	The Group's governing documents are those of the 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.

	The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts.

	The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them

The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The Committee consists of 3 independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout Leaders, individual section leaders (if opted to take on the responsibility) and parent’s representation and meets every two months. Members of the Board complete 'Essential Information for Executive Committee' training within the first 5 months of joining the committee. This Board exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments and is responsible for: The maintenance of Group property; The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance; The insurance of persons, property and equipment; Group public occasions; Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support;

Appointing any sub committees that may be required; Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than those who are elected.

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Section B	Structure, governance and management (continued)
	Risk and Internal Control The Group Trustees have identified the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are: Damage to the buildings, property and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the village hall in Cromhall, Charfield community centrel, local schools, Tortworth Estates and other local Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Committee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 14. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. The group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.

Section B

Structure, governance and management (continued)

Risk and Internal Control
The Group Trustees have identified the major risks to which
they believe the Group is exposed, these have been
reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate
against them. The main areas of concern that have been
identified are:
Damage to the buildings, property and equipment. The
Group would request the use of buildings, property and
equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the
village hall in Cromhall, Charfield community centrel, local
schools, Tortworth Estates and other local Scout Groups.
Similar reciprocal arrangements exist with these
organisations. The Group has sufficient buildings and
contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent
loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The
group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of
activities should there be a major reduction in income. The
Committee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase
the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either
temporarily or permanently.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon
volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If
there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an
unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a
whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure of the Group.
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities
for all young people aged 6 to 14. If there was a reduction in
membership in a particular section or the group as whole
then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or
closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete
closure of the Group.
The group has in place systems of internal controls that are
designed to provide reasonable assurance against material
mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all
payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure
that insurable risks are covered.

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Section C	Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document	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.

Section C

Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set
out in its governing document

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.

Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects

The delivery of a programme of activities across all sections and the issuing of Chief Scout awards for the Young People within each Section.

Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
contribution made by volunteers;
policy on investments.

Public benefit statement

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.

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Section D	Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
	Offering a nights away experience for each YP in each Section as well as the issuing of 5 Beavers with their Chief Scout Award, 8 Cubs achieving their Silver Chief Scout award and 6 Scouts achieving their Chief Scout Gold Awards.

Section E	Financial Review
Quantify and explain any designations Details of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate) Further financial review details (optional information) Youmay chooseto include additional information, where relevant, about: Investment Policy The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies or The Scout Association's Short Term Investment Service. The Group held reserves of approximately £18,000.00 against this at year end. This is above the level required for operating expenses. However this can be explained by the hol;ding of additional reverves to cover repairs and ongoing maintenance works to our two headquaters buildings located Reserves Policy 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 6 months running costs, circa £6000.00 Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves N/A • the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);	The Group held reserves of approximately £18,000.00 against this at year end. This is above the level required for operating expenses. However this can be explained by the hol;ding of additional reverves to cover repairs and ongoing maintenance works to our two headquaters buildings located Reserves Policy 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 6 months running costs, circa £6000.00

	N/A
	Investment Policy The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies or The Scout Association's Short Term Investment Service.

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• how expenditure has supported the key The Board of Trustees regularly monitors the levels of bank objectives of the charity; balances and the interest rates received to ensure the group obtains maximum value and income from its banking arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using an account that requires a period of notice before funds may be withdrawn, before doing so the Trustees consider the cash flow requirements.

• investment policy and objectives;

Section F Other Optional Information

Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them) We are atively planning to celebrate of 50 year aniversary in 2025 ans having a international Camp in Malta in 2026.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees



Peter Carnegie						Jess Brerton

GroupScout Leader						Treasurer
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1st Woodend (Fury's Own) Scout Group (Charity no. if applicable) Receipts and Payments Account

		Year start date		Year end date 31/03/2024
	For the year from	01/04/2023	To	31/03/2024

Receipts and payments
Receipts	Unrestricted funds £ £15,812.00 £894.00 0 £4,120.70 0 £20,826.70 0 0 0 £5,203.29 0 5203.29 £160.00 160 199 199 £26,388.99	Restricted funds £ £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 2023/24	Endowment funds £ £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00	Total funds £ £15,812.00 £894.00 £0.00 £4,120.70 £0.00 £20,826.70 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £5,203.29 £0.00 £5,203.29 £0.00 £160.00 £0.00 £0.00 £160.00 £0.00 £199.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £199.00 £26,388.99 £ - £26,388.99 Year end date 31/03/2024	2022/23 Total funds £
Donations, legacies and similar income
Membershipsubscriptions	£15,812.00				£ 18,212.00
Donations	£894.00				£-
Legacies	0				£-
Gift Aid	£4,120.70				£ 2,680.86
Other similar income	0				£ 3,329.00
Sub total	£20,826.70				£ 24,221.86
Grants
Maintenenacegrant	0				£ 1,800.00
Othergrants	0				£ 1,000.00
Sub total	0				£ 2,800.00
Fundraising events(gross)
All	£5,203.29				£ 1,519.19
Other fundraisingactivities	0				£ -
Sub total	5203.29				£ 1,519.19
Scout hut income
Hire of building	£160.00				£ 648.00
Hire of equipment					£-
Other Scout hut income					£ 270.00
Sub total	160				£ 918.00
Investment income
Bank interest	199				£ 32.87
BuildingSocietyinterest					£-
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service					£-
Other investment income					£ -
Sub total	199				£ 32.87

					£ 29,491.92

	0	0	0	£ -	-

					£ 29,491.92

	For the year from	01/04/2023	To	31/03/2024

Receipts and payments
Payments	Unrestricted funds £ £4,950.00 £9,415.00 50 743.07 592.39 £2,408.47 817.81 1209.94 2124.09 417.48 516 - 245.94 - 613.14 1513.36 - £25,616.69 £25,616.69	Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2023/2024	Endowment funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds £ £4,950.00 £9,415.00 £50.00 £743.07 £592.39 £2,408.47 £817.81 £1,209.94 £2,124.09 £0.00 £516.00 - £245.94 - £613.14 £1,513.36 - £25,616.69	2022/2023 Total funds £
Charitable Payments
Membershipsubscriptionspaid on(National/County/Area/District)	£4,950.00				£ 6,670.00
Youthprogramme and activities	£9,415.00				£ 8,902.09
Adult support and training	50				£ 344.99
Rent	743.07				£ -
Water and Sewerage	592.39				£ 664.67
Electricityand Gas	£2,408.47				£ 2,551.68
Insurance	817.81				£ 1,437.08
Repairs and Renewals and Cleaning	1209.94				£ -
Improvements to AG	2124.09
Improvements to HQ	417.48
Materials and equipment					£ 5,209.16
Printingandphotocopyingand Web Subscriptions	516				£ -
Contribution to campcosts	-				£ -
Uniforms	245.94				£ -
AGM and trustee expenses	-				£ -
Waste Collections	613.14				£ 4,409.69
FundraisingExpenses	1513.36				£ 5,973.43
Other costs detail 3	-				£ -
Sub total	£25,616.69				£ 36,162.79

				£25,616.69	£ 36,162.79
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					-£ 6,670.87
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of 1[st] W oodend Scout Group

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 1[st] W oodend Scout Group for the year ended 31[st] March 2024

R esponsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the 1[st] W oodend Scout Group you are responsible for the 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 1[st] W oodend Scout Group 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:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the 1[st] W oodend Scout Group as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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.

Signed: A.Lang

Name: Alexandra Lang

Address: 12 Cherry Crescent, Penllergaer, Swansea, SA4 9FG

Date: 1[st] August 2024