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|**Trustee Name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not**
**for whole year**| |---|---|---| |Ruksana Mahmood|Chair|| |Andrew Stronach|District Lead Volunteer|| |Jonathan Stubbs|Treasurer|| |Harold Bond|Secretary|| |Alicia Carling|District Youth Lead|| |Edward Randell||| |Richard Tillitson||| |GarySorsby||| |Netta Hollings||| |Christopher Mawer||| |Laura Sobala||| |Christian Spencer||| |||| |||| |||| 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 1 LT700001 (27 February 2024) **Section B Structure, governance and management** Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document The District'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. (e.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted The District is a trust established under the Scout Association Rules which are common to all Scouts. (e.g. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, (e.g. appointed by, elected by) Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice) You may choose to include additional The District is managed by the District Trustee Board, the information, where relevant, about: members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout The District is managed by the District Trustee Board, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout District 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. 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 Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and 9 Trustees (including 4 Ex Officio Trustees, and 5 elected Trustees) and meets every 4 months. This District Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run highquality and safe programmes that gives young people skills for life. 2 LT700001 (27 February 2024) |**Section B**|**Structure, governance and management (continued)**| |---|---| ||**Risk and Internal Control**
The District Trustee Board has identified the major risks to
which they believe the District 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 building, property and equipment. The
District would request the use of buildings, property and
equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the
church, community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar
reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The
District has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in
place to mitigate against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
District through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income. The District is primarily reliant upon
income from capitation. The District does hold a reserve to
ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major
reduction in income. The Board could raise the value of
capitation to increase the income to the District on an
ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The District is totally reliant
upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the
District. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to
an unacceptable level in a particular section or the District
as a whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section of the District. In the
worst case scenario the complete closure of the District.
Reduction or loss of members. The District provides
activities for all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a
reduction in membership in a particular section/Group or the
District as whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section/Group. In the worst
case scenario the complete closure of the District.
The District 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.| 3 LT700001 (27 February 2024) |**Section C**|**Objectives and activities**| |---|---| |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 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 objects of the charity set
out in its governing document
Summary of the main activities in relation
to these objects
Swimming Gala Football Tournamnet St George's Day
Parade.
The District meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
criteria under both the advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or community development
headings.|**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.| ||| ||Swimming Gala Football Tournamnet St George's Day
Parade.| ||| ||| ||The District meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
criteria under both the advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or community development
headings.| 4 LT700001 (27 February 2024) **Section D** ## **Achievements and performance** |Summary of the main achievements of
the charity during the year|Increase in membership, youth members and adults.1 new
Squirrel section.| |---|---| |**Section E**|**Financial Review**| |---|---| |Quantify and explain any designations
Details of any funds materially in deficit
(circumstances plus steps to eliminate)
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on
reserves|**Reserves Policy**
The
District'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
District Trustee Board considers that the group should hold
a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £2500.
The District held reserves of approximately £19,000 against
this at year end. This is above the level required for
operating expenses. However this can be explained by the
cost of replacing high cost items (trailers) and providing
support to Group's.| ||| ||| Further financial review details (optional information) |You**may choose**to include additional|| |---|---| |information, where relevant, about:|**Investment Policy**| |• the charity’s principal sources of funds|| |(including any fundraising);|| ||The District'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| ||District 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.| • how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;[The District Trustee Board regularly monitors the levels of ] bank 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 District Trustee Board considers the cash flow requirements. 5 LT700001 (27 February 2024) |**Section F**|**Other Optional Information**| |---|---| |Plans for future periods (details of any
significant activities planned to achieve
them)|| ||| ||| |**Section G**|**Declaration**| The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees |Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Date
Position (eg Secretary, Chair)|Ruksana Mahmood|Ruksana Mahmood|Ruksana Mahmood|Ruksana Mahmood|Ruksana Mahmood|Ruksana Mahmood|| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||||| ||Ruksana Mahmood||||||| ||||||||| ||Chair||||||| ||2
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**Year to 31st March 2024**|| |---|---| |**Opening Balances**
2024
Total
2023
Total
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19,090.78
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19,090.78
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Barclays Bank Community Account
17,673.22
£
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Barclays Bank Business Account
302.56
£
176.41
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Cash in hand
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£37,086.56
£26,707
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24,042.00
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13,454.00
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£
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Building Society interest received
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£
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£
Barclays Bank Business Acc Interest
2.54
£
0.43
£
Badges Business Acc
152.29
£
171.90
£
Badges Community Acc
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175.72
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Camp/Activity Payments
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**Payments**
2024
Total
2023
Total
Capitation to County
30,051.00
£
See Note
Insurance
588.46
£
543.53
£
Training and Subscriptions
-
£
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Activity Day Business acc
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£
50.00
£
Camp And Activity Days
1,414.77
£
410.05
£
Expenses
93.20
£
226.45
£
AGM Expenses
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£
40.00
£
Gifts, Badges, Awards
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£
170.00
£
Repairs/equipment
157.20
£
1,982.25
£
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2024
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2023
Total
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19,090.78
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Barclays Bank Community Account
10,404.59
£
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Barclays Bank Business Account
152.81
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||| |Notes This years accouts shows Two Capitation Payments this is due to County requesting that last years payment was made after|| |the 1st April 2023 however this year the request was for it to be made before april 2024.|| Jonathan Stubbs District Treasurer ## J Stubbs 19 June 2024 ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOUTH CRAVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL** I report on the accounts of the Trust of the year ended 31[st] March 2024, which are set out in the annexed pages. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirements of section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner’s report** My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity 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 from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. ## **Independent examiner’s 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 accordance with section 41 of the Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 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. N Riley F.C.A. - Chartered Accountant 12 Strathmore Road Ben Rhydding Ilkley West Yorkshire 25[th] March 2025