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2022-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 Charity name: 1st Hardingstone Scout Group

Charity registration number: 1038382

Objectives and Activities

Objectives and Activities
SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the
charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To contribute to the development of young people in
achieving their full physical, emotional, social and
spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible
citizens and as members of the local, national and
international communities.
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 Scout Association activities.
Statement confirming whether
the trustees have had regard to
the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 Trustees have regard to Charity Commission
Guidance.

Additional information (optional)

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 N/A
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 N/A
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 All leaders and active support members are
volunteers without whom the Group would cease to
function.
Other 1st Hardingstone Scout Group is part of the Scout
Association, which is a voluntary organisation where
adults help to support children aged between 5 to 18
years of age.

Achievements and Performance

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SORP reference
Summary of the main Para 1.20 We have had another successful year and we were
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Achievements and Performance Achievements and Performance Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
Summary of the main Para 1.20 We have had another successful year and we were
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.		 awarded the largest Scout Group in Northamptonshire
Award for the third year running. We are continuing to
grow, increasing our membership numbers and now
have two cub packs as well as two scout groups.
With the help of our Active Support Group and new
volunteers (all fully DBS checked) we are thriving.
As we returned to normal after the Covid-19 pandemic
we were able to re-establish our typical scouting
activities including running a number of well attended
camps.

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Achievements against Para 1.41 N/A
objectives set
Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 N/A
activities against objectives set
Investment performance against Para 1.41 N/A
objectives
Other N/A
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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial
position at the end of the period		 Para 1.21 At the end of the period the General Fund (after
deducting amounts held on account) had decreased
due to the purchase of Capital Equipment and
expenditure on Facility Maintenance and
Improvements. Overall Funds however had increased
significantly due to grants received.
Statement explaining the policy
for holding reserves stating why
they are held		 Para 1.22 A reserve is held to enable the Group to continue to
meet essential costs for a period in the event that
activities, and therefore donations, were to cease
completely.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £2,500.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 None
Explanation of any uncertainties
about the charity continuing as
a going concern		 Para 1.23 None

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The charity’s principal sources Para 1.47 The principal source of funding are donations (via
of funds (including any monthly subscription) from the parents/guardians of
fundraising) the Group’s members.
We have historically operated a number of fund
raising events, however these ceased due to the
Covid-19 pandemic.
We have also benefitted from a number of local grants
and donations which have helped to fund the
purchase of equipment and resources required to run
scouting activities.
Investment policy and Para 1.46 N/A
objectives including any social
investment policy adopted
A description of the principal Para 1.46 The main risk facing the charity is an unexpected
risks facing the charity reduction of the membership and/or reducing
subscriptions, leaving us unable to cover central
costs (scout hut utilities and insurance).
Other N/A
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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document
(e.g. trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 The Scout Association Policy Organisation and Rules
How is the charity constituted?
(e.g unincorporated association,
CIO)		 Para 1.25 The Scout Association
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of any
person or body entitled to
appoint one or more trustees		 Para 1.25 Elected at the AGM

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Policies and procedures Para 1.51 The Scout Association provides training mainly in the
adopted for the induction and form of a computer-based e-learning package for all
training of trustees adults involved.
The charity’s organisational Para 1.51 N/A
structure and any wider network
with which the charity works
Relationship with any related Para 1.51 N/A
parties
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51 The Scout Association provides training mainly in the
form of a computer-based e-learning package for all
adults involved.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider network
with which the charity works		 Para 1.51 N/A
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51 N/A
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name 1[st] Hardingstone Scout Group Other name the charity uses Registered charity number 1038382 Charity’s principal address 101 Martins Lane, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6 DJ

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 (if any)
1 Claire Willis Chairperson
2 David Hughes Treasurer Appointed 19 [th] April 2021
3 Chris Lucas Secretary
4 Kevin Dillow Group Scout Leader
5 Cathryn Thomas Deputy Group Scout Leader
6 Patrick Howard Scout Leader Resigned January 2022
7 Luke Dillow Scout Leader Appointed February 2022
8 Simon Mills Cub Leader
9 Helen Coulson Cub Leader
10 Phin McGarry Beaver Leader
11 Zoe Hughes Parent Rep
12 Alison Allerton Parent Rep
13 Sam Lake Parent Rep
14 Carl Dillow Quartermaster
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in N/A this capacity Name and objects of the charity N/A on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe N/A custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser
Name
Address
N/A

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

N/A

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

N/A

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
Claire Willis
David Hughes

Chair of Trustees
Treasurer (appointed 19thApril 2021)
26thJanuary 2023
26thJanuary 2023
Receipts and payments accounts
To
For the period from
31-Mar-22
1038382
01-Apr-21
1st Hardingstone Scout Group		 CC16a

Section A Receipts and payments

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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Subscriptions 13,930 - - 13,930 10,700
Camps & Activities Fees 14,979 - - 14,979 10,487
Donations 10,307 - - 10,307 11,335
Gift Aid - - - - 2,654
Fundraising Activities 1,856 - - 1,856 335
Bank Interest 3 - - 3 8
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 41,074 - - 41,074 35,518
A2 Asset and investment sales
- - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 41,074 - - 41,074 35,518
A3 Payments
Capitation 8,164 - - 8,164 7,960
Equipment 4,687 - - 4,687 2,049
Camps 12,856 - - 12,856 - 277
Activities 1,687 - - 1,687 163
Badges 988 - - 988 635
Uniform - - - - 107
Postage & Stationery - - - - -
Premises 3,597 - - 3,597 1,795
Telephone 102 - - 102 101
Insurance 451 - - 451 457
Training 45 - - 45 -
Sundry & Interest 1,037 - - 1,037 788
Clothing - 32 - - - 32 - 23
Sub total [ 33,584 ] - - 33,584 13,754
A4 Asset and investment purchases
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 33,584 - - 33,584 13,754
Net of receipts/(payments) 7,490 - - 7,490 21,764
A5 Transfers between funds - 697 697 - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 38,556 8,729 - 47,284 25,521
Cash funds this year end 45,349 9,425 - 54,774 47,284
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees		 Details Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
Combined Bank Balances 45,349 9,425 -
Signature
Donations held on account - Camps
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
Details		 45,349 9,425 -
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
Unrestricted funds
17,663
Print Name
David Hughes
Treasurer
Claire Willis
Chair of Trustees		 OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
Current value
(optional)
-
Current value
(optional)
-
When due
(optional)
Date of approval
26-Jan-23
26-Jan-23

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

30/01/2023

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ 1[ST] HARDINGSTONE SCOUT GROUP members of On accounts for the year 31 MARCH 2022 Charity no 1038382 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 TO 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement 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:

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: Date: 18/01/2023 Name: SIMON LASKEY LTD Relevant professional FCCA CTA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 24 THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE, ROCKINGHAM ROAD KETTERING, NORTHANTS NN16 8JX

October 2018

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of NONE. any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

October 2018

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