Scouts
Banstead District Scout Council
Trustee Board Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Ex-officio Trustees
District Chair
District Commissioner
District Explorer Scout Commissioner
District Youth Commissioner
District Network Commissioner
District Treasurer
Colin Griffiths
Kelvin Freeman
David Shepherd
Harri Griffiths
Zach Pepper
Simon Payne
Jan Jobson
District Secretary
Nominated Trustees
Deputy District Commissioner
Mark Wingett
Elected Trustees
Melissa Va88
Richard Salmon
David Field
Other Advisors:
Hon. Independent Examiner
Neil Bridges
District Registrotion Number with Scout A550Clation 15401
Registered Charity Number 1036740

Structure Governance and Mana
ement
The Scout Association exists by authority of a Royal Charter granted in 1912 and supplemented by further
Charters granted by two subsequent Monarchs. These Charters give authority to the Bye-Laws of the
Scout Association which, in turn, authorise the making of rules for the regulation of the Association's
affairs. The rules are laid out in the Scout Association's Policy, Organisation and Rules ('POR'>.
In common with all Scout Groups and Scout Districts in the United Kingdom, Banstead District Scout
Council I'BDSC'I is an autonomous charity, affiliated to the Scout Association, which together form part
of the Scout Movement in the United Kingdom. BDSC operates in accordance with the Policy,
Organisation and Rules I'POR,) of the Scout Association,
The members of the Trustee Board of BDSC must act collectively as charity trustees and in the best
interests of the members of Banstead District Scout Council, amongst other things, to comply with the
POR, to protect and maintain any property and equipment owned or used by the District, to manage the
BDSC finances, to provide insurance for people, property and equipment and to promote and support
the operation and development of Scouting in the District.
Trustees are appointed or reappointed annuaSly at the Annual General Meeting which 15 usually held in
June. All of the trustees give their time voluntarily. No trustees have received or are receiving anv
remuneration or other benefits.
Ob'ectives and Activities
The objective of Scouting is actively to engage and sUPPOrt young people in their personal development,
helping them to achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as
responsible citizens and as Members of their local, national and international communities, empowering
them to make a positive contribution to society. In partnership with adults, young people take part in
fun indoor and outdoor activities. They learn by doing, by sharing in spiritual reflection and by taking
responsibility. They make choices, undertake new and challenging activities and they live their Scout
Promise.
Banstead District Scout Council ('BDSC') is a unit of the Scout Association and is one of 18 districts that
support and facilitate the provision of scouting in Surrey. As a part of the Scout Association the objective
of BDSC is to help to provide resources and support to Scout Groups for the delivery of the Scouting
programme, to as many young people as possible, in our geographic area.
Banstead District Scouts is open to all youn8 people in the local area, aged between four and twenty five,
no matter what background, ethnic origin, nationality, race, gender, marital or sexual status, mental or
physical ability, political or religious belief.
The Banstead District Scout Council Trustee Board wishes to extend sincere thanks to all of the adults
who give of their time, effort and expertise to enable young people in the District to enjoy Scouting and
to acce55 the variety of opportunities available to them.
Public Benefit
The Trustees have a duty to report on our public benefit in this annual report. We have assessed our
aims, activities and charitable objectives, which are to contribute to 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 international communities.
We believe that we have met the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria. The Scouting Movement,
of which BOSC is a recognised part, follows two key principles set by the Charity Commission with regard
to public benefit:
l. Identifiable Benefit
The way in which BDSC supports and carries out Scouting helps young people in their personal
development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. This benefit is directly linked
to the objective and purpose of Scouting.
2. Public Beneflt
Banstead District Scouts is part of the national Scouts movement that is open to all young people, aged
between four and twenty five, who are willing to make the Scout Promise, no matter what background,
ethnic origin, nationality, race, gender, marital or sexual status, mental or physical ability, political or
religious belief.
The Trustees maintain due regard to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance whenever they
are exercising any of their powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant.
Res
onsibilities of the Trustee Board
Financial and Accountin
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true
and fair view of the charit￿5 incoming resources and resources spent during the year and of its state of
affairs at the year-end. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
la) select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
Ib} make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
Icl state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been
followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
{dl prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the charity will continue in operation.
The BDSC Trustee Board is responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with
reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charity. This enables the Board to ensure
that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. The Board is also responsible for
safeguarding the charity's assets and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection
of fraud and other irregularities.
Risk Poli
The Trustee Board ha5 sought to identify the major risks to which Banstead District Scout Council is
exposed. Such risks have been reviewed and systems established to mitigate them, as faras is reasonably
possible. The Board has charged the District Commissioner and his team with the responsibility for

carrying out a fail-safe annual check on all of the property and assets owned by Banstead District Scout
Council.
Chairman. s Report
The Trustee Boards of the district have once again performed extremely well in terms of support
for their Groups. They have taken the many changes that have been signposted over the next
year and stsrted to incorporate them into their operation. This has not been an easy task and is
one that WILL take time to establish itseLf into the general thinking. I do commend the Trustee, s
for their work in support for their groups during this change.
In terms of the district. the Trustee Board have continued the support of the facilities here at
Park Farm. We have faced a number of concerns with the discovery of Ash Die back within the
site and the need to remove some trees. This is. and will continue to be a drain on our resources.,
however the safety of our users is our priority. We have been lucky enough to have gained a
grant towards the work from Reigate and Banstead Council Community Infrastructure Le￿ and
we sincerely thank them for this support. The site continues to be improved and I would Like to
thank the support team for their work over the past year.
Furtherthanks must be given to the DistrictTrustee Board for their work in support of the district
in general and for their efforts in guiding and supporting the groups and sections. Even with the
new terms and structure of Trustee Boards I beLieve we have a set of people who can continue
to deLiver the needs of the young peopLe in this area and provide the expert support to group
trustees, Leaders and heLpers.
Colin Griffiths - District Chairman
Financial Review for the
ear ended 31st March 2024
The financial strategy supports the aims and objectives of BDSC and this is achieved by maintaining sound
finances, prudently managed with the maintenance of reserves at a sufficient level to cope with
unexpected and adverse situations.
Financial Outcome 2023
24- Summa
and Overview
The accounts for Banstead District Scout Council ('BDSC'I for the period I" April 2023 to 31" March 2024
have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis which is consistent with the previous year.
Total gross income for the year was £29,385 whilst total payments amounted to £33,513 resulting in
deficit of income compared to expenditure of £4,128 for the year. However, this is a somewhat distorted
picture due to the effect of timing differences of certain significant receipts and payments relative to the
financial year-end cut-off of 31. March. Specifically, at the 2023 March year-end there was only £660 of
annual subscription receipts outstanding whereas this year around £7,000 was owed to us a5 at 31
March. Within the first week of April £5,800 of the outstanding amount had been received to our bank
account.
On the payments side, the total rates and lease rent payment to our landlords, Reigate & Banstead
Council, are shown as being £3,018 for the year compared to £1,935 for the year to March 2023. The
inference is that this cost has increased significantly during the year. However, the reality is that the rent

invoice forthe March quarter last yearwas issued late by the landlord and, consequently, we were unable
to pay it before the March year-end in 2023. There, has not been any change to our rent which remains
£570.10 per quarter, net of the rental grant subsidy. So, the underlying true cost of rent and rates for
2023124 is £2,448 compared to £2,506 in the previous year.
The timing differences described above resulted in an artificial reduction in net income of £6,910 for the
financial year to 31, March 2024. Amending the net deficit of £4,128 to take account of this results in an
underlying net surplus of income over expenditure of £2,782 compared to a net surplus of £9,018 in the
year to 31st March 2023.
The principal sources of income in the year were (il young person membership subscriptions, (ill rental
income from the hire of the headquarters buildings and camping facilities to scouting groups and other
organi5ations involved with young people and liiil donations and grants. Whilst donation income fell
during the last year, nonethele55, BDSC was grateful to receive donations from a couple of organisations,
most notably the Rotary Club of Cheam and Sutton whose contribution provides much need financial
assistance with the running costs of the van.
On the expenses side, the principal costs incurred were lil repairs, renewals and improvements to the
headquarters premises and site at Park Farm, lill equipment purchases, (iiil rates and lease rental
payments, {ivl insurance, {vl utilities and {vi} van running cost5 & repairs,
Reserves Poli
The policy of the Trustee Board is to hold cash reserves of at least £12,000, which is a level that the
Trustees consider to be adequate in order to meet any unexpected and adver* costs that might arise
during the financial year. This figure is unchanged from the previous year but is kept under six-monthly
review by the Trustee Board. As at the financial year-end of 31" March 2024, the total unrestricted cash
balances of Banstead District Scout Council amounted to £37,757.
Looking forward, the Trustee Board is aware of a couple of one-off but significant items of expenditure
that will be required in the coming months. This expenditure may cause the or8anisation to come close
to breaching the minimum target cash reserves figure of £12,(J)O. However, based on the information
available, the Trustees are confident that any such breach will be relatively small and Should last for a
maximum of four months.
This report provides a sumrnary of the key areas of the receipts and payments account for the year and
of the statement of assets and liabilities a5 at 31. March 2024.
Recei
Subscri
tions
The accounts seem to indicate a significant fall in the subscription income retained by Banstead Distritt
after the payments due to HQ and Surrey County Scouts. However, if the effect of timing differences is
removed the underlying position is that net subscription income to the District reduced only slightly, from
£8,947 in the year to March 2023 to £8,769 in this year. This fall of 2% in revenue reflects the increase
of 3.8% in the District element of the annual membership subscription being outweighed by the effert of
the reduction of 23 in headcount of youth members paying the subscription.
Hopefully, we shall see some growth in the numbers joining Scouting in the District during the coming
year.

Donations
Grants
In the year to March 2024, donations and grants totalled £3,094 although you will see that the relevant
line in the account5 shows a lower figure of £1,294. This is because the donation of £1,800 from Cheam
and Sutton Rotary Club was specifically allocated to finance the van running costs and that donation is
incorporated in the line 'van account income,.
Donation and grant income was down by £2,649 on the previous year. Identifying and pursuing grant
opportunities is a key area of focus for our Chair and he devotes a considerable amount of time to this
activity. Once again we were grateful to receive generous support from the Rotary Club of Cheam and
Sutton who donated some of the proceeds from their Santa Christmas Float Collection. This donation is
ring-fenced to support the running c05t5 of the van, as referred to above.
Park Farm Hire Income
In the year to 31st March 2024, total income of £15,313 was generated from the hiring out of the various
Park Farm premises and facilities to various organisations, both scouting and non-scouting related. This
was a strong increase of 59.7% on the previous year's result of £9,587 and we hope that we shall see
some further growth achieved in this important revenue source during the coming year. The Trustee
Board is aware that there is likely to be the need for some significant expenditure on the Park Farm site
and equipment the Trext few and the hire I[￿Orne is crucial enablinE us to fiThaThce ttxese
costs.
World Scout Jamboree
The figure in the receipts account in relation to the World Scout Jamboree simply reflects payments
received from the District's two Jamboree participants towards the cost of attending the event in August
2023. The monies are collected by the District and passed through to Surrey County Scouts in accordance
witlp the instaJmentpayinw# weare the start01tj￿ low ￿0￿)e Je&&1￿£ I¢￿V￿&S tl
next Jamboree in 2027, there will not be any such receipts in the accounts for the next couple of years.
Sale of Band E ul
ment
This is a one-off revenue item arising from the Sale of various musical instruments that were owned by
the District but which had been unused for a few years. It was considered unlikely that the equipment
would be used by scouts in the foreseeable future and its condition was likely to deteriorate over time.
An opportunity arose to sell the equipment to a local organisation and the sale was approved by the
Trustee Board in March 2024.
Van Account Income
The van is owned by Cheam and Sutton Rotary Club but it is loaned to Banstead District Scouts who
maintain and look after it during those times in the year that it is not required for use by the Rotary Club.
This arrangement is governed by a written agreement between BDSC and the Rotary Club.
This income stream is used entirely to finance the running costs of the van. It comprises the annual
donation from Cheam & Sutton Rotary Club from the proceeds of the Rotary's Christmasfloat collections.
Last year the donation was £1,820 and this year it was £1,8CKI. In addition, BDSC is permitted to allow
the van to be t)orrowed by various groups and individuals at times during the year, in exchange for which

a donation is usually made to the District. All such donations are used to cover van related costs. In the
year to March 2023, these donations amounted to £230 which increased to £1,155 in the year to March
2024 although the 2024 figure includes 3 £185 donation that related to use of the van in the previous
financial year. A further £250 was paid in by the Rotary Club in November but this was an advance
payment just to cover the expected ULEZ charges that would arise during the Christmas float street
collections in December.
Unfortunately, this was an unusually expensive year in terms of van repair costs. As a result, the Rotary
Club made an additional one-off donation of £1,570 to BDSC to cover 50% of the exceptional repair costs.
ments
Insurance Personal In.
The figure of £1,076 shown in the payments account was a 9.7% increase on the c05t of £980.96 in the
previous year. Sharp-eyed observers will note that the previou5 year figure is shown a5 £1,678 rather
than £981. This is because the previous year figure includes the premium of £697 due to have been paid
in March 2022 but which wasn't paid until I" April that year. This point was covered in my report to the
AGM in June 2023.
Park Farm Lease and Rates
The annual rates bill for the year to 31" March 2024 was £113 {after rate relief> compared to £225 in the
previous year. The rent paid to our landlord, Reigate & Banstead Council in accordance with the terms
of BDSC'S lease of Park Farm was unchanged at £570 per quarter. The total rent paid in the year to March
2024 as shown in the accounts appears to be somewhat higher than is suggested by these figures. This
is a continuation of the slight issue that I reported at last year's AGM in that our landlord was late in
rh
issuing the quarterly invoice for payment in March 2023. Consequently, the 4 quarter rent payment
was made in April 2023, after our financial year-end. As a result, there were 5 rent payments in the
financial year to March 2024 compared to 3 in the previous year.
Premlses Insurance
This provides insurance cover for the buildings and contents at Park Farm. It is a significant expense and
in the year to March 2024 it rose by 11.7% to £4,740. This one item of expenditure consumed 54% of the
District's net membership subscription income for the year.
Park Farm- E
ui
ment Purchases Fixtures & Fittin
airs & Renewals
In the year to March 2024, these expenditure items totalled £13,782 compared to £12,419 in the previous
year, an increase of Il%. Of this total, approximately £8,(Xi) {58%} was accounted for by the following
5 items: (i) climbing equipment - £1,450, lil) purchase of solar panels and ancillary equipment for Park
Farm - £1,750 (expected to be installed soon), {iii) various items of grounds maintenance equipment for
Park Farm £900, liv) tree survey report - £630 and Iv) purchase of various Items of activity equipment
for supervised use by Scouts and Explorers- £3,200.
The Trustee Board expects to incur some significant but necessary costs at Park Farm in the coming
months but the Board is Satisfied that this can be financed from available reserrfes.

Park Farm - Utilitie5
This area of expenditure increased from £293 in the year to March 2023 to £1,824 in the year to March
2024. The increase is almost entirely due to gas bills at Park Farm where we moved from being in credit
to receiving quarterly bills which totalled £1,478 in the year. The remainder of this cost increase was due
to the rise in the broadband bill which rose by 18%, increasing from £293 to £346 per annum.
Van Costs
As previously mentioned, this expense line shows a large increase on the previou5 year, reflecting the
need for some significant repairs during the year. Repair costs increased from £584 to £3,350 whilst the
st
van running costs increased by 15% to £1,813 for the year to 31 March 2024. The principal component
of the increase in running costs was insurance {+£117). We received additional donations from Cheam
& Sutton Rotary Club totalling £1,620 towards the repair costs.
There was a net deficit of £423 in van income compared to van costs in the year to 31 March 2024.
However, this deficit was accommodated within the running balance in the van account from retained
surpluses since 2021.
Actlvltles
This expenditure category has reduced from £3,023 to £201 in the year to March 2024. You may recall
that at last yearfs AGM, I highlighted that almost all of that yearfs expense1£2,9181 was due to the costs
incurred by the District in hiring coaches for scouting participants attending two events during the year
up to March 2023. This accounted for 33% of that year's net District membership subscription income.
As anticipated, the Trustee Board subsequently reviewed the matter and decided that it was not
economically sensible for the District to continue to bear this cost.
World Jamboree
The expense shown here is the instalment payments made by the District to Surrey County Scouts in
respect of the two District representatives who attended the Jamboree in South Korea last August. The
reduction from the previous year simply reflects that there were fewer instalment payments due in the
year to March 2024 compared to the previous year. The District made the final instalment payment in
May 2023.
The difference between this expense line and the Jamboree income line reflects the slightly mismatched
timing between the District making the payments and the instalments bein8 received from our
representatives. The final instalrnents from the families were received, as expected, in July 2023.
Banstead Distrirt Scout Sho
Last year I reported that the Banstead District Scout Shop had seen a decline of around Il% in sales. That
st
trend has continued and in the year to 31 March 2024 sales fell by a further 4.2% to £6,047. After
to £1,636 in the previou5 year.
As indicated at the last AGM, during the last 12 months the Trustee Board has reviewed the operation of
the District Scout Shop and it has concluded that the shop isn't really being viewed locally as the 'location
of choice, from which to source uniform requirements. The ongoing decline in sales really tells the story

that it is extremely difficult for small local scout uniform shops to compete with the larger operators, the
official Scout Store amongst them, who have a national reach, an online sales platform and significant
buying power which enables them to compete rather aggressively on price.
It follows that there is little point in having a local volunteer devote a significant amount of time in
managing this seriice when there clearly isn't the customer demand to warrant such commitment and
effort. As a result of the lack of local support and the continuing decline in sales, the Trustee Board has
agreed that there will be a managed wind down of uniform sales through the District shop until the
existing stock has been sold. Thereafter, the District shop will continue to source and supply scarves and
badges only.
Total Recei
tsPa
ments and Deficit for the Year
Total receipts in the year to March 2024 were £29,385 whilst payment5 were £33,513, re5ultin8 in a
deficit of receipts compared to payments for the year of £4,128. A5 explained at the beginning of this
report, there are a number of timing differences that have distorted the figures a little this year. If the
effect of these timing differences is removed it results in an 'increase' in income of c.£6,910 and an
underlying surplus of receipts over payments of £2,782 for the year.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Ban5tead District Scouts is in a satisfactory financial position. Unrestricted District cash funds at 31
March 2024 stood at £37,757. This is a reduction of £4,128 on the position at 31" March 2023 which is
consistent with the net deficit of £4,128 for the year. Notwithstanding this reduction in cash funds, the
Trustee Board remains satisfied that Banstead District Scout Council has sufficient resources available to
meet its financial commitments as they fall due.
Simon Payne - District Treasurer

Scouts
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11,486.32
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1,830.70
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12

District Leader's report
On behalf of our youth members, I would like to thank aLI the Leadership teams and adult
volunteers for aLI they have done over the past year in delivering great programmes.
Our transformation journey continues as HQ roLL out new communications and update POR.
even though the new digital tool has been delayed until Later in 2024.
Young Leaders involvement in section leadership teams remains strong with many completing
their Young Leader Training scheme and attending the conferences organised by County.
The annual census reported that the overall number of young people in the Groups decreased
slightly, whilst District ExpLorers increased. Growth WILI be a focus in the coming years.
I wouLd also like to thank my District leadership team for their continuing support as we stsrt
the transition to a Programme, Volunteer Development and Support team structure.
Leaders across the District continue to maintain fuLL compLiance with their ongoing mandatory
learning and develop skiLI they can pass onto our youth members.
Kelvin Freeman - District Commissioner
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
Banstead District Scout Council
On accounts for the year
ended
31s1 March 2024
Charity no
(if any)
1036740
Set out on pages
10-12
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ('the Trust") for the year ended 31 sl March 2024.
Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation
basis of report 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 carying out my examination, I
have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charty Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confimi 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..
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
Independent
examiner's statement
I have no concems 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 delet
he words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
Name:
Neil Bridges
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:
11 Commonfield Road
Banstead
SM7 2JR
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32,
Independent examination of charity accounts: d1￿ctionS and guidance for
examiners).
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Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
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