2023-03-31-accounts

	Type		of governing	of governing		document	document	document	The District's governing documents are thase of The Scout Association. They consist ofa Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye laws ofthe	The District's governing documents are thase of The Scout Association. They consist ofa Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye laws ofthe
									Association snd the Policy, Organisatiun and Rules ofThe Scout Association,
How the chsrrly				is constituted					The District isa trust established under its rules which are common tc all Scout
									Districts.
	Trustee			selection		methods			The Trustees are appointed in accordance vNh the Policy, Organisation and Rules ofThe Scout Association.
Additional			governance			ttmues (Optional				information)
You may choose ta include additional information, where relevant, about									The District is managed by the Disbict Trustee Board The Trustee Board exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of her appointment. Members ofthe Board act coliectivefy as charity trustees ofthe Scout District, and in the best interesb of its members to:
~	policies		and	procedures					~	Comply with the Policy, Organisation and Rules ofThe Scout Associafion
~	adopted forthe induction training oftrustees, the charity's organisstionsl							and		Protect and maintain any property and equipment owned by and/or used by the District
	structure		and any wider							Manage the District finances.
	nehvork		with	which	the		charity			Provide insurance forpeople, properly and equipment
	works;
~	relationship parties;			with any		related			~	Provide sufficient resources for Scouting to operate. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting recruitment, other adult support, and fundraising actNirles.
~	trustees' consideration of major risks and the system								~	Promote and support the development ofScouting in the local area.
	and procedures to				manage				~	Manage and implement the Safety Policy locally
	them.								~	Ensure that a positive image of Scouting exists in the local cornmuniiy.
										Appoint and manage the aperation ofany sub-Committees, including
										appointing Chairmen ta lead the sub-Cornrnittees
									~	Ensure tha! Young People are meaningfully involved in decision making
										at all levels wtttvn the Distnct
									~	Open, close and amalgamate Groups, Explorer Scout Units, Scour
										Network and Scout Active Support Units in the District as necessary.
									~	Appoint and manage the opemiion ofan Appointments Advisory
										Committee, including appointing an Appointments Commitlee Chairman
										to lead it.
										Supervise the adminisbsttcn of Groups, particularly in relation to finance
										and the trusteeship ofproperly.
									The Trustee Board also:
									~	Appoints Administrators, Advisers, and Coopted members ofthe
										Execulive Committee
										Approves the Annual Report and Annual Accounts after their examination
										by an appropriate auditor orindependent examiner.
										Presents the Annual Report and Annual Accounts to the Distnct Scout
										Counal atthe Annual Geneml Meeting; files a copy with the County
										Treasurer, and submits them tolie Charity Commission.
										Maintains confidentiality with regard ta appropriate Executive Committee
										business.

					The Trustee Board has ideniltled Ihe major risks to which itbelieves the District is
					exposed. These have been reviewed and systems have been established to
					mitigate them, by ensuring that all members ofthe Disbict Team are aware nfthe
					iinporlance and the correct procedure for carrying out risk assessments for
					District events and that Groups are also aware oftheir responsibilities regarding
					nct only events but also their own Headquarters. The main area ofconcern that
					has been identified is:
					Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The District through the
					capitation fees contributes tothe Scout Association's neiionel accident insurance
					policy end maintains separate policies to provide additional cover for leaders and
					helpers.
					The District has in place syslems of internal controls gist are designed to provide
					reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss; these include
					two euthoiisers for all payments.
					The objecbves ofthe District are as a unit ofThe Scout Association. The
					Aim of The Scout Association isto promote the development ofyoung
					people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spintual
					potentials, as individuah, as responsible citizens and as members oftheir
					local, national and international communities. The method ofachieving
Summary ofthe objects charity set out in its				ofthe	the Aim ofthe Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme ofprogressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law
governing	document				and guided by adult leadership.
					Subscriptions are charged for membership to cover the running cosh of
					the District and these do not unduly resbict membership. The Distdct
					follows the principle that no one should be exduded because oftheir
					inability to pay membership subscriptions.
Summary	ofthe main
activities	undertaken		for	the	The District meets the Chanty Commission's public benefit ciitena under
public benefit in relation				to	both the advancement ofeducation and the advancement ofcitizenship
these objects (include			withm		or coinmunity development headings.
this section the statutory
dec(aration that trustees				have
had regard tothe guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)
					The District, which covers the Borough ofRunnymede, has 11Scout
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:					Groups comprising 1 Squirrel Scout Dray (4-6years old), 12Beaver Scout Colonies (6-8years old), 14Cub Scout Packs (8-10/ years), 10 Scout Troops (10M-14years), 3Explorer Scout Units (14-18years), 1 Scout Network, 2 District Active Support Units and a District Team.
policy	on grantmaking;
~ policy programme investment;		related			At the annual census in January 2023there were 823young people in membership and 203adult leaders, making 1,026 members in alk ln addition, there are nearly 100non-uniformed administrators, parent
~ contribution made		by			helpers and fundraisers. All the adults involved are volunteers without
volunteers.					whom the District could not funcfron.

		~ ~
Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity during the year		In the year under review District led activities gat back into full swing. The Beavers camped at Birchmere and held their firs film night at 1"Cherlsey's HQ. The Cubs also camped at Birchmere and 159Cube took part in the District Big Splash at Woking's Pool in the Park. As well as attending Scoutabout, the
		Scouts camped at Boidier Hurst, Polyapes and Walton Fire.
		Our three Explorer Scout Uncs also had full programmes, with Endeavour
		visibng one ofRunnymede's twin tawns, Bergisch Gladbach in Germany and
		hasting a return visit by Scouts from that town. The units camped at Femy
		Crafis in Hampshire; seemingly representing the south of England at the Apex
		Challenge in Yorkshire and biking part in the Monopoly Run in London. In
		addition there were various DofEexpeditions, leading to the award ofa
		Diamond Chief Scout Award, two Explorer Belts, a Young Leader Belt, seven
		D ofEBronze Awards and seven DofE Silver Awards.
		The water activiTies Active Support Unit continued to hold intensive canoe
		courses for Scouts and Explorers drawn from Runnymede and Walung Districts,
		as well as providing taster sessions for 546 Beaveis, Cubs, Scouts and
		Explorers. Our thanks gota the Addlestone Canoe Club for hosting these
		aclivltles.
		The Archery Team attended the National Scout Archeiy Competibon at Phasels
		Wood and returned with medals, as they traditionally da.
		Following lockdown the Distrirt site at Bourne Copse required much work to make it usable again. Our thanks go to the 1"Cherlsey team for making the site
		accessible and to Steve Valiant and Vtfill Fairminer for their professional work an
		the trees.
		Adult leader training has again been ta 1hefare during the year. As welf as the
		usual mandatory training, including fimt response courses, the Disblct has
		supparted through our Michael Patrick Fund attendance at courses in archery,
		canoeing and minibus driving. A number ofhaders are also taking part in
		training for pioneering and tomahawk throwing.
		There have been changes to the District Team. Sarah Stevens has been
		appointed Distnct Youth Commissioner and we wish her well in this role. Kevin
		Coombs has succeeded Shaun Schofield as ADC Beavers end we thank Shaun
		for sll he did in the post MalCalm IV!cGhan has slOOd down aS Network
		Commissioner but continues asa Daf Eassessor.
		Sonia Marahant retired as one ofour Badge Secreisdes and we thank her for
		her years ofservice. We are also grateful ta David Howell for agreeing to cover
		the whole Districz Andy Sainsbury-Brown continues to run the Oisbict shop to
		great effect and we thank him for this invaluable service.
		The annual census showed an increase in youth membership af2%on the
		previous year. Notably Exp!orer numbers topped 100forthe first time, including
		39Young Leaders.
		Four young people will represent Runnymede at the 25 Warld Scout Jamboree
		in Korea this summer, with five adults in the International Service Team Two
		groups wil! be joining the County expedition to Kandersteg (KIX23)also fhis
		summer.
		A number ofadult leaders, supporters and adminisbators have received awards
		during the year; the Trustee Board offers its congratulations ta afi the rsx:ipients.

						2022/23	2022/23				2021722
					Unrestricted	Designated	Endowment
				Note	funds	funds	funds		Total		Total
					K	K	E		6		E
Incoming resources
Incoming resources fram generated		funds
Voiuntenj income					3,134	7,111			10	245	8774
irtavibas tcrgenerab ng rends									14,164		10,025
internet					1,124			680			7"f8
Incoming resources from chanlshle		ecgvittes			'I4,515	25,698			40,213		15,516
Dther ltlccgttlre} resources								50
Tofaiin coming reaourc es					32 ti37	32,809		930	66,6?6		35,033
Resources expended				4-7
Casts ofGeneradng Funda
Cnete orgenerebng vc teetery InCOme
su ndrst ung trading ccats					'I1,076				11,076		8,669
Charltahle acthrlthm					22 802	23382	1	505	47	689	23774
Governance conte										225
Olher resources expended
Totai resources expended					34,103	23,382	1,505		58,990		32,443
Netincomingfautgoing	rasourcrm		hefong
		transfers				9,427					2,590
Net transfers between	funds				1,338	1,338
Betincomingroutgoing		resources			2,504	10,765		575	7	686	2 590
Total funds	brought		iorarard		40,805	27,231	46,978		115,014		112,424
Totai funds carried forward					38,301	37,998	46,403		122,700		115,014

													Sist INarch
													2022
							Untsstncted	Designated		Endowment
						Note	funds f	funds f		funds f			Total E
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Other rated assets
			Total fired assets
Current	assets
Stock							4,129					4,129	4,330
Debtors						to	28,384		284		141	28,809	28,514
Short term	inveetmente						25,797	26,000		26,262		78,059	72,570
Cash at bank and		In	hand					11,783		20,0GO		32,203	13,740
		Total current assets					58750	38	047	46,403		143200	119,154
Creditors".amounts			fusing	due within
one year						ta	20,449		51			20,500	4,140
	Nst currant		assetslliabiliti		es		38,301	37,996		46,403		122,700	115,014
Totalassets less			curmnt liabilities				38,3G1	37,996		46,403		122,700	115,014
Creditors:	amounts		falting	due after
one year
Provisions	for liabilities and charges
				Net assets			38,301	37,996		46W3		122,700	1'l5,014
Funds ofthe Charity
unrestricted funds							38,301					38,301	40,805
Designated	funds					t4		37,996				37,996	27,231
Endowment funds						t4				46,403		46,403	46,978
			Total funds				38,301	37,996		46W3		122,700	115,014

Note 2			Accounting poitciee	Accounting poitciee
INCOMING RESOURCES
Recognition			oftncoming	These are included in the Statement of Financial Acbvities (SoFA) when;
resources				the charity becomes englled tothe resources;
				~ the trustees are virtually cerlain they will receive the resources; and
				~ the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reiiabiiit.
lyiembemhip			subscrip5ons	illemberships subscription collected on behalf afother parts ofthe Scout Nlovement em
				mported in the SoFA net ofany amount paid oui This is because these subscription are in
				effect held as agents before being paid out.
Incoming	resources wrlh			Where incoming resources have related expenditure the incoming resources and	related
relaled expenditure				expenditure are reported gross in the SoFA.
Grants and		donations		Grants and donadons are only induded in the SaFA when the charity has uncondidonai
				entillement ta the resources
Tax reclaims			on donations	Incoming resources from tax redaims are included in the SoFA at the same time	as the gift		to
and gifts				which they relate.
Gifts in fend				Gifts in Idnd are accounted for at a reasanabie esbmate oftheir value to the charily or the amount actually realised.
				Gills in kind forsale or disbibugan are included in the accounts as gifts only when	sold or
				distributed by the charity.
				Gitts in kind for use by the charity are induded in the SoFAas incoming resources when
				receivable.
Donated services and				These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources
fadlitfas				expended) where the beneQ to the charity is reasonably qua aimable, measurable	and material
				The value placed an these resources isthe eslimated value to the charity ofthe service or
				facility receNed.
Volunteer	help			The value ofvoluntary help received is not induded in the accounts.
Invesbnent		income		This is included in the accounts when receivable.
EXPENDI'TURE AND				LIABILITIES
Liability mcognition				IJabilities are recognised as soon asthere isa legal or construc5ve obligation commitgng		the
				charity to pay out resources (except expenditure an World Jambarees which is recognised			in
				the year the event takes place)
Governance			costs	Indude costs ofthe preparation and exanxnatian ofstatutory accounts, the costs	oftrustee
				meetings and the annual general meebng, and cost ofany legal advice totrustees	on
				governance or constitutional matters.
				These are recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are		no
				conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control ofthe chanty
ASSETS
Tangible fixed asseta for uee				Tiiese are capitalised ifthey can be used for more than one year, and cost at least E4,000
by charity				They are valued at cost ora reasonable value on receipt. Assets costing below K4,000are
				writlen olf in the year ofpurchase.
				These are valued at the lower of cost ormarket value.
FUNDS
				Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivable vrhich	are available
				kir use atthe discrebon ofthe trustees in furiherance afthe general objedives af	the charity
				which have not been designated forother purposes and are avaibrble asgeneral	funds.
				Designated funds are unrestricted I'unde earmarked by the trustees for particular	purposes
				The Endowment Fund is an expendable endowment fund set up in 2006/OT from	the legacy
				received from the late Michael Patrick, the purpase ofthe fund isfar the development of
				Scoudng in Runnymede. Administration expenses relating iothe designated funds and
				Endawment Fund are immalerial and are charged entirely la unrestricted funds

										Unrestricted	Oesigusted	Eudawment
										funds	funda	funda	2022I23	2021/22
Voluntary income
Membershi subscd				tions						36,562	5,926		42,488	35	591
Less: Membership			subsciiptions					paid on	tc	-34,989
Headquarters and			Coun										-34,989 -	29,496
Net membershi		subscriptions					retained			1,573	5,926		7499	6	095
Donations and	rants				Note					1,552	250		1 802	1,731
Gift aid tax claim
									Total	3,134	7,111			8,774
Activities for	nereating					funds
Special collections
Bad e sales										5,419			5,419	3,473
Scout Shc sales										6,951			8,951	8,059
E ui ment hire
Increase decrease				instocks						-206			-206	1,507
									Tohd	'l4,164			14,164	10,025
Interest
COIF Charities Deposit					Fund					527
Cambridge 8 Counties					Bank					597			988
1stCherlsey Loan			Account									446	446		280
									Total	1,124		880	2,004		718
Incoming resources				from		charitable
activities
Youth Programme			and activiTiies-
General										163			163		249
Jamboree											6,475		6,475	1	375
Beaver Scouts										2,520			2520	2	205
Cub Scouts										6,955				3	480
Scouts													4,647	1,972
Ex Icrer Scouts											11,403		11,403	4	2'!'I
Arche CIub											1,275		1,275		131
Water activities													6545	1	763
Shcoti										230			230		130
									Total	14415	25,898		40,213	15,516
Adult su ort and		trainin
Scout Fsflowshi	IActive				Su		ort	Unit
Network Scouts
Trainin												50	50
									Totat			50	50
Other incomln		resources
									Total

									2022I23	2021122
					Unrestricled		Designated	Endowment
					funds		funds	funds
Costs ofgenerating			voluntary	tncome
				Total
Fundraisin	tradin		costs
Lotteries Act	fee					20			20	20
Bad e urchases					3,842				3842	2,251
Scout Sho					7,214				7214	6398
				Total	11,076				t1,076	8,669
Charitable activtges
Youth programme		and activities
General						163			163	141
Jamboree
Beaver Scourge					1,824				1,824	1,583
Cub Scouts					6,698				6,698	2,706
Scouts					4,992					1 831
Explorer Scouts							16,732		16,732	9,055
Arche Club									869	100
Water activities							5,704		5,704	1,357
Shootin						50
					13,727		23,305		37,032	16,813
Adult supportand		trainin
Scout Fellovrshi Active Su ort				Unit					77
hfatwork Scouts
Trainin and	literature							1,505	1,505	1,855
							77	1W5		1,855
Development	ofScoutln
E ui ment									2,432	994
Scarves/Uniforms
					2	2
Support and	services tothe movement
Administration	&insurance				2,424				2,424	2,439
Bourne Co se					2,500				2,500
Media						269
					5,193				5,193	2,438
Grants and donations			Note 7		1,450				1,450	1,673
				Total	22J102		23,382	1,505	47,689	23,774
Governance	costs
Annual eneraf meetin									225
Trustees ex	enses
				Total

Note 7	Note 7			Grants	and donations	and donations	and donations	and donations
The charity		received		the following	grants and donations				during		the year
Donor													Total amount of
													rants received	K
Runn	ede Borou			h Council									'l,500
Cherlse	Rota		-Cube SCRAM										250
Other														52
									Total grants			and donations
The chad		made the foilowin			rants and donadons			durin		the	ear
Names	ofinstitutions				Purpose								Total amount of grarrts paid 6
1stChertsey					RHC grant		(Tents)
1stOttershaw					RBC	rant	Griddle
1stVir	lnia	Water			RSC	rant	Gazebo
Scout Grou			in District		Scout	Sho	rebates						592
									Totafgrants			and donations

Analysis ofdehfors	Analysis ofdehfors		Amounts	falling due one year	falling due one year	within	Amounts mass	falling due after than one year	falling due after than one year	falling due after than one year
			31stMarch		31stMarch		31stMarch		31stMarch
			2023		2022f		2023f			2022
Explorer Scouts
eubscriptions	outstanding
Debts due from Groups			2,623			5,340				20,000
Other debtom				302
Other debtors: Gift Aid		tax
refund				280		278
Prepayments	and accmed
income			25,604			2,896
		Total				14				,00

Note 11 Analysis ofdeposits Short	term investmen	ts
	31stMarch	31stMarch
	2023	2022
COIF CharrMes Deposit Fund	28,059	27,570
Cambridge 8 Counties Bank	50,000	45,000
Total

Movements during	the yea	r were
			Fund							Un
			balance							balance
			bmught		Incoming	Ouigoing			Gains and	carried
			forward		IesoUrcss F	resources	Transfers E		losses K	forward f
Michael Patrick Fund			46,978		930	1,505			575	46,403
Note 14.2		Designated		Funds
Movements on designated		funds	during the		year were:
			Und							Ulld
			balance							balance
			brought		Incoming	Outgoing			Gains and	carried
			forward		resoUfoes	resoUrccs	Transfers		losses	forward
Ex lcrer Scouts			11,557		18,174	-16,732		-962	480	'l2,037
jamboree Fund			8,805		6,475		1,500		7,975	16,780
Network Scouts			219							219
Fellowship SASU						77			77	389
Arche Club					1,365 -	869			496	1,339
Water activities					6,545 -	5,704			841	1,483
DCs Discretiona	Fund		315							315
Cubs Reserve			2,051		250			250	500	2,551
Beavers Reserve								650	650	2,883
Scouts Reserve			100
Total			27,231		32,809 -	23,382	1	338	10765	37,996