## **8[th] PENWORTHAM ST TERESA’S SCOUT COUNCIL** ## **ACCOUNTS** **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** 1 ## **8[TH] PENWORTHAM ST TERESA’S SCOUT COUNCIL** ## **CONTENTS** |Charity Information|2| |---|---| |Annual report|3| |Receipts and Payments Accounts|5| |Statement of Assets and Liabilities|6| 2 ## **8[th] PENWORTHAM ST TERESA’S SCOUT COUNCIL** ## **CHARITY INFORMATION** Trustees Dr C Knowles Chair Mrs J Chohan Secretary Mr R Hothersall Vice Chair Mrs L Kitto Treasurer Mr J Topping Group Scout Leader Mrs A Pennington Asst Group Scout Leader Committee Members Mr A Pennington Group Scout Leader Mr J Topping Section Leaders Mr A Pennington Scouts Mr J P Bull Scouts Mr R Hothersall Scouts Mrs A Cookson Cubs Mr C Lyon Cubs Mr W Love Cubs Mr J Topping Cubs Mrs J Ebden Beavers Miss C Cooper Beavers Mrs A Love Beavers Mrs E Maher Beavers Skilled Instructors Mr S Ebden Scout Mr S Smith Scout Governing Instrument The Scout Association Royal Charter Granted 4 January 1912 Registered Charity 1042722 Number Group Founded 27 April 1970 Correspondence Address 10 Hewitt Close Hutton Lancashire 3 ## **8[th] PENWORTHAM ST TERESA’S SCOUT COUNCIL** ## **ANNUAL REPORT** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** ## **Structure, Governance and Management** The charity is governed by the Scout Association Royal Charter 4 January 1912 All parents/carers of members are eligible to become Council members. Potential trustees are nominated and approved by the Scout Group Council. Officers are normally appointed by the Scout Group Council. Training of new trustees and council members is by meetings with other trustees and issue of procedural documentation. Day to day management of the scout group is under the direction of the scout group leader, supported by the section leaders. The Trustees continually examine the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen risks. ## **Objectives, Achievements and Performance** As is set out in the governing document of the scout movement as a whole, 8[th] Penwortham St Teresa’s Scout Group has at its core the following objective: ## _**To promote 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.**_ In order to achieve this objective, each section meets on a weekly basis in term time in order to undertake a programme of group activities. In addition, from time to time, activities such as section camps are offered to members. Each section collects subscriptions, and, after overheads, these are spent on group activities. In addition, the whole group participates in fundraising activities throughout the year which involve the community and St Teres’s parish. Funds raised are re-invested in improving the facilities and equipment for 4 the group and in subsidising group events. Fundraising events have almost fully resumed following COVID restrictions. The group has invested funds in building and equipping a purpose-built scout HQ, as such, it is committed to ensuring that sufficient funds are set aside for repairs, renewals and overheads. Significant investment in upgrading the scout hut (including the external areas) in recent years has been made. This has included making the scout hut more accessible. The upgrades have enabled a broader range of activities that can be undertaken on site. The Group was successful in securing a grant from the local council. The grant totalling £13,130 has been used to further enhance the facilities including addressing some large structural issues including the roof and also the main access doors. This work has ensured that the building remains fit for purpose for future years. To maximise the benefit of the structural work, the Group will continue with a programme of internal refurbishment including to the kitchen and toilet areas. This work is planned for the 2023/24 financial year. A summary of the expenditure of the Council Grant is set out in the table below. |below.|below.| |---|---| |**Expenditure for the South Ribble Grant**|| |**Description**|**Value (£)**| |Roof|10,130| |SecurityDoors|2,950| |Other|52| ||| |**TOTAL**|**13,132**| During the year, the Group has taken the opportunity to invest in additional equipment that is available for use at the various camps and to support the wide range of activities offered. This includes: 3 tents (including a Coleman Shelter), Gas Cooking Facilities and compasses. ## **Financial Review** The charity has net income this year of £2,054 (2022: net income of £5,207) as shown in the receipts and payments account. This is made up of £35,361 income and £33,307 expenditure. It should be noted that the group has previously raised funds for a defibrillator. A total of £1,214 has been raised and £783 was spent on a case and replacement pads. The surplus is held in the group funds. The defibrillator was donated by a local superstore and the remaining funds 5 will be used to continue to maintain and service the device in future years. Electricity charges in the last 2 financial years have been higher than in previous years. This has been queried with the suppliers and a rebate of c£1,000 is due. This will be recovered in the 2023/24 financial year. The charity seeks to hold sufficient reserves to ensure that the Scout HQ can be adequately maintained and improved and to ensure that the group is able to respond to requests for group activities which cannot be funded by parents. The group also provided accommodation for the community farmer’s market which is held monthly. A rental income is charged and is included in the accounts. Details of assets retained by the charity for their use are shown. ## **Volunteers** The charity consists entirely of volunteers and the trustees thank each and every one for their dedication to the charity. This report was signed by the Trustees on 22 November 2023 and signed on their behalf by: C Knowles L Kitto C Knowles Chair Lisa Kitto Treasurer 6 ## **8th PENWORTHAM ST TERESA'S SCOUT GROUP** ## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT** ## **FOR THE YEAR 1/4/2022 - 31/3/2023** ## **Designated Funds** |||**Unrestricted**||||**2023**|| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**2023**|**Group Funds**|**Beavers**|**Cubs**|**Scouts**|**Total**|**2022**| ||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**| |**Receipts**|||||||| |Rent Received|2,889|2,889||||**2,889 **|**3,970**| |Gift Aid|2,021|2,021||||**2,021**|**811**| |Grants|13,130|13,130||||**13,130**|**0**| |**Fundraising Income**|||||||| |Gala|2,204|2,204||||**2,204**|**0**| |AGM/Awards Day|0|0||||**0**|**0**| |Bonfre|0|0||||**0**|**0**| |Bag Packing|0|0||||**0**|**0**| |Remembrance Day|0|0||||**0**|**0**| |Fundraising - Defbrillator|0|0||||**0**|| |Donations|175|175||||**175**|**100**| |Other|0|0||||**0**|**0**| |**Receipts from Charitable Activities**|||||||| |Subscriptions|9,350||2,805|2,805|3,740|**9,350 **|**8,215**| |Camps|5,210||465|1,000|3,745|**5,210 **|**8,875**| |Other Activities|383||0|273|110|**383 **|**1,653**| |**TOTAL INCOME**|**35,361**|**20,419**|**3,270 **|**4,078**|**7,595 **|**35,361**|**23,623**| |**EXPENDITURE**|||||||| |Fundraising Costs|779|779||||**779**|**0**| |**Charitable Activities**|||||||| |Capitation|3,400||1,020|1,020|1,360|**3,400 **|**2,720**| |Activities|4,894||1,737|1,492|1,665|**4,894 **|**4,344**| |Camps|6,135||299|1,474|4,362|**6,135 **|**7,349**| |Training|114|114||||**114**|**0**| |**HQ Running Costs**|||||||| |Insurance|546|546||||**546**|**460**| |Electricity|854|854||||**854**|**868**| |Internet|0|0||||**0**|**0**| |**Equipment Purchases**|||||||| |Cleaning|832|832||||**832**|**355**| |HQ Painting|0|0||||**0**|**0**| |Refurbishment/Repairs and renewals|13,152|13,152||||**13,152**|**310**| |Defbrillator|62|62||||**62**|**0**| |Equipment Purchases|1,970|1,970||||**1,970 **|**1,585**| |Miscellaneous|568|568||||**568**|**425**| |**TOTAL EXPENDITURE**|**33,306**|**18,877**|**3,056 **|**3,987**|**7,387 **|**33,306**|**18,416**| |Net Movement in Year|2,054|1,541|214|91|207|**2,054 **|**5,207**| |Funds Brought Forward|18,810|3,352|4,910|6,303|4,245|**18,810**|**13,603**| |**FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|**20,864**|**4,893**|**5,124 **|**6,394**|**4,452 **|**20,864**|**18,810**| 7 ## **8th PENWORTHAM ST TERESA'S SCOUT GROUP COUNCIL** ## **SUMMARY OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Cash at Bank and In Hand £
Building Society
Bank 20,719
Petty cash 145
20,864
Represented By:
Scouts 4,452
Cubs 6,394
Beavers 5,124
Central Fund 4,893
TOTAL 20,864
Assets held for use by the charity
Scout HQ - building, furniture, fixtures and fittings
Camping Equipment
Canoes
Computer Equipment
Football kits and equipment
Activity Equipment
Archery Equipment
Camp Crockery
Tents
Gas Cooking Equipment
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8 ## **Auditor Certificate** ## **8[th] Penwortham St Teresa’s Scout Group Council** ## **Accounts for the period 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023** I certify that the accounts are a true and accurate record of income and expenditure for the year ending 31 March 2023. Sam Heaney Sam Heaney 30 January 2024 9