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WIMBLEDON & WANDLE
DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
TRUSTEES
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31" DECEMBER 2021

WIMBLEDON & WANDLE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Re
ort & Accounts forthe
ear ended 31¥t December 2021
Section A
Reference and Administrative Details
Registered Charity Number
1036432
Contact Name and Address=
R.A. Brumwell Esq,
15 Northcliffe Close
Worcester Park l(r4 7DS
Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the charity
Robert Brumwell
Muriel Treagust
Deborah Carter
David Coggins
Neil McLauchlan
Sarah Moore
Josh Carter
Dan Fellowes
Chai￿nan
Secretary
District Commissioner
Treasurer
Deputy DC
Youth Commissioner
Network Commissioner
Explorer Commissioner
Elected Members
Dave Christmas
Andrew Hayward
Michael Mayhew
Peter Treagust
Nominated Members
Jean Gould
Peter Hutton
Abdul Mohidin
Bankers
The District Bank Accounts are held at
CafBank Ltd..
West Malling.
Kent, ME19 4JQ
The District Sections and the Explorer Units have accounts in their own names at various other banks.
Custodian Trustees
The Scout Trust Corporation
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Section B
Type of governing document
The District goveming 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 the charity is constituted
The District is a trust established under the Scout Association's rules which are common to all Scouts in the
United Kingdom.
Trustee selection methods
Trustees are appointed in accordan￿ with the Policy Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association.
Governance
The District is managed by the District Executive Committ￿, the members ofwhich are the 'Chartty
Trustees, of the District, which is an educational charity.
As charity trustees they are responsible for complying wtth legislation applicable to charities. This includes
the registration, keeping proper accounts and making retums to the Charity Commission as appropriate.
The District Executive Committee exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities
of the appointment and is responsible for.
Promoting the development of Scouting in the District",
The raising of funds and administration of District finan￿ and property",
The Insuran￿ of persons, property and equipment-
Appointing a District Appointmerrts sub-committee.
Appointing any other sub-committees that are or may be required;
Appointing District Administrators and Advisors, other than those who are elected",
The presentation of an Annual Report and Accounts:
Risk and Internal Control
The District Executive has in pla￿ systems of intemal control that are designed to provide reasonable
assurance against material mismanagement or loss. These include two signatories for all payments which
are all paid by cheque or direct transfer. All re￿Ipts are banked normally within 7 days of receipt
Section C
Objects and Activities
The objectives of the District are as a unit of the ScoLrt Association.
The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full
physical. intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals. as responsible citizens and as members
of their local, national and intemational communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association
is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training based upon the Scout Promise
and Law and guided by Adult leadership.
The District Scout Council's role is to offer leadership and support to the Scout Groups within a
geographical area.
The District encompasses Groups throughout the London Borough of Merton.
The District meets the Charities Commission public benefrt criteria under both the advan￿ment of
education and the advan￿ment of citizenship or communty development headings.
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Public Benefit Statement:
The District rneets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education
and the advancernent of citizenship or community development headings.
Section D
Main achievements during the year
These are set out by the District Commissioner and Chaimian in their reports in the District Annual Report
presented to the Annual General Meeting on the 6th July 2022.
Section E
Financial Review
At the end of the period cash reserves amounted to £284,870 in funds held by the Distric( these and other
funds used by the various *ctions and Units are shown in note 7 to the accounts.
Charity's policy on reserves
The District's policy on reserves is to hold an amount, considered by the Trustees to be sufficient to provide
support to the Groups as previously, in particular in the form of loans for capital expenditure. to cover
expected maintenance costs on the District Headquarters and other properties.
In making decisions about Reserves the Executive tries to balan￿ the history and legacy of the Funds now
available and the needs today of Scouting in London Borough of Merton.
Atlasta Hall was the name of the 25th Mitcham Group HQ in Collingwood Gardens, Colliers Wood.
After the 25th Mitcham Group closed in the 1980s, the land and HQ reverted to the District in accordance
with Scout Association policies. The Hall was then rented until the mid 2000's In the absence of any other
viable proposition, the decision was taken to put the land up for sale. The property was sold without
Planning Pennission in 2008, but with the intention that a GP Practi￿ l Dental surgery would be built on
the site. The sale prO￿edS of £150,000 are what we have now called the "Atlasta Fund"
The Fund has Sin￿ existed to enable money to be loaned efficiently and effectively to Groups within the
District for HQ improvements. Loans are interest free with repayment terms up to 15 years. The intention
being that by funding immediate propety improvement, income is then created by wider community use of
our buildings. Approaching half of the "Atlasta. Funds has b￿n lent to develop Scout owned buildings in
Mitcham, Morden and Wimbledon. All Groups are repaying on the tenns originally agreed.
By March 2026, the District has to review the future of another inherited building named Kenneth Black Hall
in Worple Road, Wimbledon. This consists of a hall, (let in 2006 for 20 years), 3 bed flat, storage and
garages, The sole source of our income; is from rent of the Hall to Wimbledon Bridge Club and also the
refurbished Flat", let Sin￿ 2016 on an annual Assured Short hold Tenancy. The storage and all but one of
the garages are used by the District for storage.
The building was erected as a memorial to Kenneth Black on land gffted to District by his elder brother Sir
Cyril Black. Sir Cyril was a local philanthropist. former Kings College scholar, local MP and Mayor of
Wimbledon who died in 1991.The hall was opened in 1957.
Charities Commission Rules require us in the approach to 2026 to surveyl value the building and take legal
advi￿ on the best course of action. Opportunities may then include: Selling the land for development",
developing the land for ourselves.
The greater part of remaining Reserve Funds will be required for upkeep of Kenneth Black Hall until 2026.
The gutters will continue to leak and the costs of repla￿ment are prohibrtive and uneconomic, until such
time as we can decide whether to renew the Hall lease, demolish and start again or sell the land.
In the meantime, the balan￿ of Reserves is set aside for the continuing renovation of our leased District
Headquarters in Morden Hall Park. Use of this building and the surrounding land, provided free to Groups
(most that do not have aC￿sS to their own green space), has increased 10-fold Sin￿ the works
comMen￿d.
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contd.
Investment Policy
The District does not have sufficient funds to invest in long term investments. The District has therefore
adopted a risk adverse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only
mainstream banks or building societies and such accounts are regularly monitored to ensure the maximum
value and income from such arrangements.
Future plans
The future plans are as contained in the Disttict Development Plan and in the Financial Plan.
Volunteer Help
The value of the help and time given by over 400 Leaders, Helpers and Lay Officials who work tirelessly for
the District and Groups cannot be evaluated and is not therefore shown in the accounts presented with this
report. However, it is hereby acknowledged with gratitude.
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustee's report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's Trustees by
Signature: .
R.A. Brumwell Esq.
Chairman
Dated: _l? June 2022
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Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of
Wimbledon and Wandle District Scout Council
Charity Number 1036432
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 St December 2021 which are set out on pages
6 to 9 and which comprise the Receipts and Payments Account, The Statement ofAssets and Liabilities
and the related notes.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Independent Examiner:
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not
required for this year under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an
independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
Examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Ac(
To follow the prO￿dureS laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under Section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 ACL
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of Independent Examinerfs report=
My examination was carried out in accordan￿ with the general Directions given by the Charty
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting ￿CordS kept by the charty and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual
items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations frorn you as trustees con￿mIng any such
matters. The prO￿dureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and
consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a °true and fair vie￿.
Independent Examinerfs Statement:
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention=
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordan￿ with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements ofthe 2011 Act
have not been met or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached.
Signed by:
G Rostron FCA
Address:
77 Merton Hall Rd, London, SW19 3PX
I, F July 2022
Dated: _
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WIMBLEDON AND WANDLE DisTricf SCOLrr COUNCIL
Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31st December 2021
Unrestricted Restsicted Totsl Funds
Funds
Funds
2021
Total Funds
2020
Notes
OPENING BAIANCES as at 111121
257.159
5299
".i.j 262.458
207,069
RECEIPTS
Donations, Grants etc.
hAembership Subscriptions
Less:
aid over
Subscriptions subsidy
Other Subscriptions
Other Income
Donations
Grdnts
Sub total
Badge and Store Sales
Investment Income
Loan Repayments
Bank Interest
Asset Sales
Rental Income
Sub total
37.248
41.904
4,656
5.031
37.248
41,904
4,656
5,031
42,192
45.527
3.335
3.216
2.917
764
22.568
26.130
4A26
2.181
2,181
3,193
5.749
12.105
3.193
3.193
11105
11.tKK)
561
11,000
561
28,943
833
38.714
50.275
12P55
38,714
50,275
12.955
37,962
67,738
Activities
TOTAL RECEIPTS
77.891
3.193
81.084
105.936
Total Receipts and Opening Balance
PAYMENTS
Rentsl. Admin and Loans
Rentsls
Admin
Loans to Groups l Units
Sub total
335.050
8,492
313,005
3.721
3,721
1.500
1,113
7,000
10.000
14,166
10,000
14.166
Activities and Training
Youth Training
Leader Training
Other Costs
Sub total
20.672
462
497
21.631
2.818
23.490
462
497
24.327
1,567
1.616
27.510
2.818
Badgel Store Purchases & Profit Shares
Premises
11477
Repairs
Utilittes
Insurances & Legal
Sub total
2.020
2.020
883
2.133
5.036
1,636
862
2,028
4,526
2.133
5.036
Asset Purchases
TOTAL pAyME￿rS
2,198
50.547
55.854
2.818
58.672
CLOSING BALANCES as at 31112121
279.196 £
5.674 £
284,870
£ 262.458
The notss on pages 8 & 9 form part of these accounts
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WIMBLEDON AND WANDLE DISTRICT SCOUTCOUNCIL
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31st December 2021
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total Funds
2021
Totsl Funds
2020
Notes
ASSETS
Cash Funds
Bank Current Accounts
Bank Deposit Accounts
Cash Floats
Total Cash Funds
91,653
186.799
744
279,196
5,674
97,327
186,799
744
74,465
186,795
1.198
262,458
5.674
284.870
Outstanding Loans to Groups
1st Morden
6th1121h Mitcham
8th Morden
19th Wimbledon
Total Loans
10,0
12.000
5.500
20,000
47.500
10.000
12,000
13.000
5,500
30.000
48,500
20.000
47,500
Non monetary Assets for the charitys own use
LarKI and Buildings
Scouting Equipment
Badge & Store stocks at cost
or lower market value
P￿paYrnents
1,224.293
71.713
1.224,293
71.713
1.165,993
69,169
7,349
1,141
1.304.496
8,068
1,094
1.244,324
1,141
1.3W496
LIABILtriES
Amounts received in advance and accrued expenses
Rental Kenneth Black Hall
Badge Sales
Store rebates due
Accrrued expenses (utilities)
Deposits for 2020 Scout A(*vitses
5.tM)O
1.263
2.171
5.000
1263
2.171
5.000
1,397
1.059
The notes on pages 8 & 9 forni part of these accounts
The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by
the trustees on the 25th May 2022 and signed on their behalf by
R A Brumwell
(Chalr)
Signatu
D J Coggins
(rreasurer)
Signaturè
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WIMBLEDON AND WANDLE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Notes to the Accounts for the year ending 31st December 2021
Unrestricted Restiicted
Funds
Funds
Totsl Funds
2021
Total Funds
2020
Note 1
Donations received with thanks:.
To Merton Park Unit Furwts
To West Bames Unit Funds
To District Funds
2.084
99
333
97
97
332
764
2.181
2,181
Note 2
Grants received:.
Jack Petchey Foundation:_
Throughout these accounts all
amounts relating to the Foundation
appear as restricted funds in
accordan￿ with their te￿r
3,193
3.193
2,568
LB Merton
20.000
22,568
3,193
3,193
Note 3
Rental Income
Kenneth Black Hall
Kenneth Black Flat
Kenneth Black garages
Distriict HQ
22.754
15.960
22,754
15.960
20.082
16,800
1,080
38.714
38,714
37,962
Note 4
Premises repairs:_
Kenneth Black Flat
Kenneth Black Garages
Wandle HQ
Kenneth Black Hall
492
492
749
1243
285
2.020
1,243
285
2,020
887
1.636
Note 5
Premises Utilities
Wandle HQ
Kenneth Black Hall
Kenneth Black Flat
883
862
883
862
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WIMBLEDON AND WANDLE DISTRICTscoirr COUNCIL
Notes to the Accounts for the year ending 31st December 2021
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2021
Total Funds
2020
Note 6
Insurance & Legal
Wandle HQ and all equipment
Insurance daim (HQ)
Kenneth Black Hall (share)
Kenneth Black Flat
Personal accident (helpers)
1,549
1.473
500
471
2.133
2.133
2.028
Note 7
Cash and Bank balances:_
District Accounts
Cub Account
Scout Account
Ne1w0￿ & Explorer Accounts
SAS Account
Band Account
Badge arKI Store Account
256,308
120
256.308
120
3,920
19,692
639
235.452
120
3.920
17,568
669
946
3,783
262,458
3.920
19.692
639
3,246
284.871
3,246
284,871
Note 8
Land and Buildings:.
No historical costs are available.
Properties are shown at the value
assessed by inSu￿r8 at the last
renewal date:_
Kenneth Black Hall (freehold)
Wandle HQ built on land leased
from the Nalional Trust
1,149.039
1.149,039
1,094,323
75,253
1.224.293
75,253
1.224,293
71.670
1.165.993
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