2022-03-31-accounts

Description	Description	ofthe charity's	ofthe charity's	ofthe charity's	ofthe charity's	trusts
Type of governing				document				The Group's governing documents are those of The
								Scout Association. They consist ofa Royal Charier,
								which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws ofthe
								Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of
								The Scout Association
(e.g. trust		deed,	constitution)
How the	charity		is constituted					The Group is a trust established under its rules which
								are common to all Scouts.
(e.g. trust,		association, company)
								The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the
Trustee selection				methods				Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout
(e.g. appointed			by, elected			by)		,Association.
Additional		governance			issues (optional			information)
You may	choose			to include		additional		The Group Is managed by the Group Executive Committee.
information,		where relevant,				about:		the members ofwhich are the 'Charity Trustee' of the
								Scout Gmup which is an educational charity. As charily
								trustees they are responsible for comptying with legislation
								applicable to charities. This tndudes the registration,
								keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity
								Commission as appropriate.
Policies and procedures					adopted		for.	The Committee consists of 4 independent representatives,
a)the induction			and traimng			of trustees;		Chair, Treasurers and Secretary together with the Group
b) trustee'		consideration			of major		nsks	Scout Leaders, individual section leaders (ifopted to take
and the systems				and procedures			to	on the responsibility) and parent's representation and
manage	them							meets every 3 months.
								Members ofthe Executive Committee complete mandatory
								training mcluding Essential Information, Safety,
								Safeguarding, GDPR and Trustee Introductory Training
								prior to their appointment. In addition, all Trustees are
								Scout Association DBSchecked.
								This Group Executive Committee exists to support the
								Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities ofthe
								appomtments and is responsible for:
								The maintenance of Group property;
								The raising of funds and the administration of Group
								finance;
								The insurance ofpersons, property and equipment;
								Group public occasions;
								Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult
								sUpport;
								Appointing any sub committees that may be required;
								Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than
								those who are elected.

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			The Purpose ofScouting
Summary out in its	Scouting exists to actively engage and support young of the objects of the charity set people in their personal development, governing document empowering them to make a posilive 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 responsibihty and make choices
			—undertake new and challenging activities
			- make and hve by their Promise.

Summary	Summary	of	of	the main	the main	achievements	achievements	achievements	of	Achievements during the year include:-
				the charity dunng				the yea		~maintaining varied and ambitious programmes of
										activity whilst implementing enhanced risk assessments
										and safety protocols in accordance with Covid-19
										guidance;
										maintaining full registers in each section and retaining
										our volunteer team and recruiting new volunteers;
										~increasing our community profile through participation
										in community events, such as Town Day; Remembrance
										Day and community bulb planting;
										~maintaining practical and engaging programmes and
										high quality standards in all Sections.
Brief statement				of the charity's			policy on
reserves
										The Group runs on a non-profit basis with all member
										subscriptions and other funds raised used to cover
										Group running costs and activities. The Group's policy
										on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue
										the charitable activities ofthe Group.
										The Group held reserves of approximately F39,000
										against this at year end which whilst high compared	to
										experidlture in the year, it should be noted that actwities
										and consequently expenditure continued to be reduced
										by the Coronavirus pandemic. In the context of the
										previous year, the reserves are in Ime with past years
										and are considered reasonable. Historically some
										money was earmarked for new premises prior to moving
										lo the current Distnct Scout HQ. Given the uncertainty
										surrounding the secunty of tenure of our current
										meeting place, these reserves may be required in the
										future.
Quantify	and	explain any designations
Details of any			funds materially				in	deficit
(circumstances				plus steps to eliminate)
Further financial					review	details	(optional		information)
You may		choose to include					additional
information,					where	relevant,		about:
~ the charity's				principal		sources		offunds
			(including			any fundraising);
how expenditure					has supported			the ke
					objectives of		the	charity;
~ investment					policy	and obiectives;

		Signature(s)
		Full name(s)	4 I yC)A sfA		g.k&5&	C~ P2AVCt S'
Position	(eg	Secretary, Chair)	C. I.( ist	I tl'.		Ca if2&Isvt2 &rt
		Date

				Forthe year from	01/04/2021	01/04/2021	To	31/03/2022	31/03/2022
					Unrestricted 6	funds		Unrestricted f	funds
Receipts
Donations,	legacies and	similar	income
Membership	subscriptions					13,001			8,583
Scout camp						3,971
Cub camp						1,455
Beaver camp						302
Scout activities						4,127
Cub activities						50
Panto
Gift Aid						2,273			2,000
Watersporis	activities								286
Canoslialion	refunds					3,400			2,742
Grants
Watsrsports	grants
		Sub total
Fundraising	(gross)
Fundraisiog						3,606			3,626
	Sub total
Investment	income
	Sub total
			Total Gross Income

				Forthe year from	01/04/2021	01/04/2021	To	31/03/2022	31/03/2022
					Unrestricted	funds		Unrestricted	funds
					8			8
Payments
Charitable	Payments
Rent / premises						25			1,350
Insurance and		Capitation				6,363			5,492
Equipment						15			149
Watersports						392
Scout Trips/Activities						6,251			820
Cuba Tnps /	Activities					650			175
Beavers Trips		/ Activities				313			200
Scout Camp						4,157
Cub Camp						1,209
Beaver Camp						425
Badges, T-shirts, Scarves						2,148			739
Uniform / Training						508
Panto						45
GiRs						174
Cancellation	refunds
						3660			11505
			Sub total
Fundraiaing		expenses
Fund Raising
Other fundra	ising costs
			Sub total

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8	I	fLJ A IJn.-	& K II.~	Chair
				Treasurer