2023-03-31-accounts

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				The Purpose ofScouting
Summary out in it	of the obIects ofthe governing document	charity set "		couting exists to actively engage and suppo you g peop in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society,
				The Values ofScouting
				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 ofthe 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	ofthe main activities	in
relabon to these objects				Structured learning through the gaining ofbadges.
				Providing young people the opportunity to carry out new
				activites in new enviroments.
				Providing young people the opportunity to visit	new places,
				such as campsites and museums.
Additional	details ofthe objectives		and activities {optional information but encouraged as best			practice}

Summary	Summary	of	the main achievements	the main achievements	the main achievements	of
			the charity during		the year
							Combined group camp allowing all sections to					interact		with
							each other. Also allowing parents to take				part in		scouting
							activites and an opportunity		tojoin the	group.
							Increased fundraising	after	the end of	COVID.
							Increased subscription	due	to increasing		our numbers			of
							oun o le.
Brief sletement			ofthe charity's	policy on
							Reserves Policy
							The Group'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	Group
							Executive Committee	considers that the			group		should	hold a
							sum equivalent to 6	months running			costs,		circa K3,500.
							(Held under 'General'	catergory in the		accounts)
							The Group held reserves		of approximately			f8,500		agains
							this at year end. This		is above the		level		required		fo
							operating expenses.	However this		can be			explained		by
							E5,000 being hed for	replacement of		equipment			in the event
							of loss / damage.
Quantify	and explain any designations
Details	ofany		funds materially	in	deficit
(circumstances			plus steps to eliminate)
							N/A

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	information,				where relevant,	about:		Investment Poltcy
~the	charity's		principal sources offunds (including any fundraising);					The Group's Income and Expenditure consequence does not have sufficient	is very small and asa funds to invest in
								longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The
								Group 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 orThe Scout
								Association's Short Term Investment	Service.
how	expenditure				has supported	the	key	The Group Executive regularly monitors the levels of bank
				objectives ofthe		charity;		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 Group	Executive considers
								the cash flow requirements.
	~ investment				policy and objectives;
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Plans for future periods (details of any signNcant activities planned to achieve them)								We have planned future fund raising events to increase the available funds to purchase a new minibus which will reduce costs offuture activites where travel arrangments are
								Iequlred,
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The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above
Signed	on behalf			ofthe charity's trustees
					Signature(s)
					Full name{s)		QMl
Position		{egSecretary, Chair)
					Date