Trustees, Annual Report For the period From (start datel lo end date Section A Reference and administration detsils Charity name 10th Ha ards Heath Scout Grou Other names the charity is known by nla Registered charity number lif any) HQ registration number Charity's principal address Redwood Cenlre, Mid Sussex District Scout HQ, Per mount Road. Ha wards Heath Wesl Sussex Poslcode Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee Name OffScg {if any) ate¥ acte not orw ear Mir ana Skrba Helen Crofoot Geoff Lashbrok Peter Swann Sall Lipscombe Michelle Pester Isobel Webster Elizabeth Lan don Zeb Nash-Hen Chair Grou Leader Co-Treasurer Co-Treasurer Secreta Ap oinled 1 Se lember 2023 Resi ned 10 December 2D23 oinled 11 June 2023 oinled 24 March 2024 Ap of advisor Nla Name Address Section B Structure, goveri)ance and management Descriptson of the charity's trusts Type of governing document The Group's governing documents are those of The Scout Association. Thèy consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Assoaation and The Policy, Organis¥lion and Rules of The Scout Association. l@.g. trust deed. conslilutioni How the charity is constituted The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. le.g. Irusl, association, cgmpanyl Trustee selection methods le.g. appointed by. elected by) The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisalion and Rules ol The Scout Association. Additional g0verllan issues (optional informalionl
Section B Structure, governance and management Icontinuedl You may choose lo include additional Policies and prOdureS adopted for a) the induction and training of Members of tre Board complete mandatory training including Essenlial Information, Safely. Safeguarding, GDPR and Trustee Introductory Training prior to their appointment. In addition, all Trustees are Scout Associats'on DBS checked. The Group is managed day-to-day by the Group Lead Volunteer, together with the section leaders The Group Lead Volunteer reports to the board of the Scout Group. The board of trustees is responsible for complying wth legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Comm15sion as appropriate. The board consists ol Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Lead Volunteer and any other members chosen 10 strengthen the board's competencies. The board meets every three months. This board exists to support the Group Lead Volunteer in meeting the responsibilities of the group and log8ther they are responsible for.. The maintenance of Group property.. The raising of funds and the administialion ol Group finance., The Insuran of persons, property and equipment., Group public occasions., Assisting In the recruitment of volunteers - leaders and other adult support., Appointing any sub committees that may be required", Appointing Group Adminislralors and A(Jvisors other than those who are elected. Systems and procèssès are in place to make sure thè group maintains accurate information in relation to.. financial records, members, necessary training, assets and equipment. Key risks are miligaled through processes such as purchase authorisalion procedures, risk assessments for events, and regular safeguarding training. Section C Objectlves and actlvltSes The Purpose of Scoutlng Scouting exists lo actively engag& and support young people in thèir personal development, empowenng them lo make a positive contribution 10 50eiety. Summary of the object5 of the chanty set out in ils governing document The Values of Scoutlng As Scouts we are guided by these valuès.. Integrity - We act witr integrity., we are hone51, trustworthy and loyal. Respect - We have self-respecl and respect for others. Care - We support others and take care of the world in which we live. Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. Co.operatlon - We make a positive difference,. we c(koperate with others and make friends. The Scout Method Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults. work together basecj on the values ol Scouh'ng and.. enjoy wh81 they are doing and have lun lake part in activities indoors and outdoors leam by doing share in spiritual reflection take responsibility and make choices undertake new and challenging aclivits'es make and live by their Promise.
Section C Objectives and activities (Continued Summary of the main aclivities in relation lo these objects All Seclions of the Scout Group, (Beavers. Cubs and Scouts) maintained full registers in 202312024 and implemented a wide ranging adventure and skill based programme. The programme 8im8 to facilitate completion of the Bronze, Silver and Gold Chief Scout Awards and the range of activrties included.. Life skills training - cooking., knots and pioneering.. first aid,. nature hikes.. firelighling and canip fire5", camping skills.. navigation.. STEM challenges., road safely, shelter building.. crafting,. knife skills and general Scout skills. Adventure rifle shooting., numerous hike challenges ranging from 2 to 26 miles.. raft racing., survial camp., summer camps and expedition challenges. Community visits - Haywards Heath Fire Slalion visit, Remembrance Day Parade, Visit lo Burgess Hill Food Bank and ABC Shopping challenge, Visit to Macs Farm. Visl lo Arts & Crafts Museum Dilchling, Caiol singing al Haywards Heath train slalion. Addllional details of the objectives and activities loplional information) You may choose lo include further slalements, where relevant. about.. policy on grantmaking., contribution made by volunteers., policy on inveslmenls. Public benefit statement The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advanc8menl of education and the advancement ol citizenship or community development headings. Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Achievements during the year include'.- Maintaining varied and ambitious programmes of activity Assisting tre wider scouts community by having 10th HH leaders volunteering and running many district wide events such as rifle shooting, archery, Checkpoint Challenge, Overland and Downsman Hikes. Night hikes. Monopoly Run and Parliament Week. Maintaining lull registers in each section and retaining our volunteer team and recruiting new volunteers lo the board and group Increasing our community profile through participation in community events such as c2rol singing, participating in collecting Christmas care packages for refugees, completing joint activities with other Scout groups in the area". Bolnore Village Scout group, 1 st Lindlield Scout Group, 5th Haywards He8lh Scout Group and 1 sl Haywards Heath Scoul Group and local Girl Guide groups.
ection E Financia Review Brief slatemenl of the charity's policy on Reser4es Pollcy 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 suffi'cient resources to continue the charitable activities of Ihe Group. The Group held reserves of approximately £51k against this al year end. In the context of the previous year. the reserves are in line with past years and are considered reasonable. Historically Some money was earmarked for new premises prior lo moving to Ihe current District Scout HQ. Given the uncertainly surrounding the security of tenure of our current meeting place, these reserves are held in case needed In lulure. Quantify and explain any designations Details of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps lo eliminate) Furthèr financial review details {oplional informalionl You rnay choose to include additional information, where rtlevant, about.. the charity's principal sources of funds lincluding any fundraisingl., how expenditure hss supported the key objectives of the charity,. investment Policy and objectives., ection Other Optional Information Plans for future periods Idetails of any significant activities p18nned lo achieve them) Section G Declaratlon The Iruslèès declare that they have approved the Iruslées, report above Signed on behalf of the charity's Iruslees Signalure{sl Full namelsl Position (eg Secretary, Chairl CWhl Date
1 Oth Haywards Heath Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account For the year from 0110412023 To 3110312024 Receipts and payments 2023124 Unrestricted funds 2022123 Unrestricted funds Payments Charitabla Paym8nts Rent I piemises 3,000 1,615 Insurance and Capit8tion ,397 6,135 Equiprnent 101 100 Walersports ,437 432 Scout Trlps l Actlvilies 7,348 6,881 Cubs Trlps l A¢tlvlti83 2,6S8 715 8eavers Trips l Activities Scout Carnp 1,120 344 385 4,S75 Cub Camp 1,331 Be8ver C8rnp 468 8adges.T-shirts.Scarves 1,6S7 1.237 Uniform l Training 27 Panlo Glfts 2.000 Canc•llatlon refunés Sub total Fundralslng expon88S Fund Raising Other fundraising costs Sub totsl Total Gross Expenditure Asset and investment purchases, etc. Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 46,786 39,049
1 Oth Haywards Heath Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account For the year from 0110412023 To 3110312024 Receipts and payments 2023124 Unrestricted funds 2022123 Unrestricted funds Recelpts OonationB, gael05 and slmilar income Memborship subscriptions 16,076 10.579 Scoul camp Cub camp 2,760 2,067 1,272 Beaver camp 376 Scout activits'es 6,702 9,968 Cub aellvitles 1,341 447 Beaver Actlvllles 320 60 Gift 2,S80 W8lersw)rts act1vit8 2,321 746 Cancellation reluiids Sub totsl Grants Wgl•rsports grants Sub total Fundraising Igros81 Fundr81slrng 2,634 4.819 Sub total Investment income Sub total Total Gross Income Asset and inv•stmgnt sal•$, gtc. Total recwpts
Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year 31st March 2024 31st March 2023 UnrÈxtricterl flind4 Unrp._4lrir.tÈd funds Cash funds 8ank current account 51,115 46,787 Total cash funds Other monètary assets Sub totsl Investment a580ts Sub total Non monetary assets for charity's own uso Sub total Liabilities Sub total The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 18th September 2023 (the date of the Executive Committee meeting that approved the a¢¢ounts) and signed on their behalf by nature Print Name &kiis Ch8ir Treasurer