2024-12-31-accounts - 4th Runcorn Scout Group

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4[TH] RUNCORN SCOUT GROUP TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 1[st] January 2024 – 31[st] December 2024

Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

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Section A	Reference and administration details
Charity name Other names the charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) HQ registration number Charity’s principal address	4th Runcorn Scout Group 4th Runcorn Scout GroupC.W.B. 1 0 5 3 2 0 5 1 0 0 2 2 8 5 6
	4TH RUNCORN SCOUT GROUP
	PARK ROAD
	RUNCORN
	Postcode	W	A	7	4	P	U

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)

Trustee Name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
KEITH MARNELL	LEAD VOLUNTEER
CAROL WALKER	CHAIRPERSON
DARROLL MCCULLOCH	TREASURER
GILL FINDLOW	TRUSTEE
MATTHEW MARNELL	TEAM LEADER - SCOUTS
DAVID WALKER	TRUSTEE
JOHN FRODSHAM	TRUSTEE
WENDY FRODSHAM	TRUSTEE
DIANE LAGARES-BALLANTINE	TRUSTEE
LISA STREET	TRUSTEE	Jun-24

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

(These will be published in the annual report of the charity)

Type of advisor Name Address

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Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document	The Group's governing documents are those of the The
	Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in
	turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and
	The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout
(e.g. trust deed, constitution)	Association.

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)

Trustee selection methods	The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
(e.g. appointed by, elected by)	Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
You may choose to include additional	The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the
information, where relevant, about:	members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout
	Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees
	they are responsible for complying with legislation
	applicable to charities. This includes the registration,
	keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity
	Commission as appropriate.
Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to	The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 9 Trustees (including 1 Ex Officio Trustee) and meets every month.
manage them	Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts
	Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining the
	Board.
	This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is
	well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings
	and equipment are in good working order, and everyone
	follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies
	and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run high-
	quality and safe programmes that gives young people skills
	for life.

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Section B	Structure, governance and management (continued)
	Risk and Internal Control (Specimen 1) The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are: Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the church, community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Board could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Risk and Internal Control (Specimen 2) The group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include 3 signatories for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.

Section B

Structure, governance and management (continued)

Risk and Internal Control (Specimen 1)
The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to
which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been
reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate
against them. The main areas of concern that have been
identified are:
Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group
would request the use of buildings, property and equipment
from neighbouring organisations such as the church,
community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar
reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The
Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in
place to mitigate against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The
group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of
activities should there be a major reduction in income. The
Board could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the
income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily
or permanently.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant
upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the
group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to
an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as
a whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure of the Group.
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides
activities for all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a
reduction in membership in a particular section or the group
as whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure of the Group.
Risk and Internal Control (Specimen 2)
The group has in place systems of internal controls that are
designed to provide reasonable assurance against material
mismanagement or loss, these include 3 signatories for all
payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to
ensure that insurable risks are covered.

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Section C	Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects	The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. The Values of Scouting 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 of the 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.

	The activities of the Group are: The provision of the Scouting programme for 4 –14 year old members

Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

Youmay chooseto include further statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking; • contribution made by volunteers; • policy on investments. Public benefit statement	4th Runcorn, where possible will invest in higher interest bank accounts (within the same banking structure) with no risks and only if it financially benefits the Group. Decisions of this nature will only be taken in the event of a full agreement from everymember of the Trustee Board

	The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.

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Section D	Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
	In 2024, 4th Runcorn continued to prosper and boasted its highest ever membership number with over 125 members across all sections and leadership teams. During this time, the Squirrels section enjoyed its first ever nights away experience and the Beavers and Cubs also attended. All sections continued to run an adventurous programme with visits to Clogwyn and Tatton also ran for the Scout section. This year has been a year for cementing our investment in adventurous activities. We have done watersports, target sports, hillwalking and camping to name a few. We have also taken stewardship of two plots at the Millenium Green where our younger sections have been looking after the plots and starting to grow our own vegetables and plants. We have also had a really successful year with fundraising, with our Beer & drinks Fest making a return and our Christmas fayre proving popular again. Your continued support at these events enable us to invest in our young people, with a large expenditure on activities again for 2024. Overall, we would like to thank our Section teams who continue to provide a brilliant programme to our 4 sections, as always they go above and beyond to provide for our members.

Section D

Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of
the charity during the year

In 2024, 4th Runcorn continued to prosper and boasted its
highest ever membership number with over 125 members
across all sections and leadership teams. During this time,
the Squirrels section enjoyed its first ever nights away
experience and the Beavers and Cubs also attended. All
sections continued to run an adventurous programme with
visits to Clogwyn and Tatton also ran for the Scout section.
This year has been a year for cementing our investment in
adventurous activities. We have done watersports, target
sports, hillwalking and camping to name a few. We have
also taken stewardship of two plots at the Millenium Green
where our younger sections have been looking after the
plots and starting to grow our own vegetables and plants.
We have also had a really successful year with fundraising,
with our Beer & drinks Fest making a return and our
Christmas fayre proving popular again. Your continued
support at these events enable us to invest in our young
people, with a large expenditure on activities again for 2024.
Overall, we would like to thank our Section teams who
continue to provide a brilliant programme to our 4 sections,
as always they go above and beyond to provide for our
members.

Section E	Financial Review
Quantify and explain any designations Details of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate) Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves	p pp y , g this at year end. This is above the level required for operating expenses. However this can be explained by successful fundraising and a one off claim if Gift aid covering the financial years 2020 - 2023. We also anticipate 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 Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £22,000

Further financial review details (optional information)

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You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: Investment Policy • the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a consequence does not have sufficient 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. • how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;[The Group Trustee Board regularly monitors the levels of ] bank 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 Trustee Board considers the cash flow requirements. • investment policy and objectives;

~~a~~ Section F Other Optional Information Plans for future periods (details of any The Group plans to but is not limited to: 1. continue to invest significant activities planned to achieve in equipment and experiences for the members of the them) Group. 2. explore the possibilities of another international experience for the Group's members 3. Continue to look to maintain and improve our Headquarters ~~a~~ Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) ~~eS~~ KEITH ANTHONY MARNELL CAROL ANN WALKER ~~|~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair) ~~e~~ GROUP LEAD VOLUNTEER ~~S~~ GROUP CHAIRPERSON Date 1 8 0 5 2 5 ~~a~~

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Scouts 4th Runcorn C.W.B. ANNUAL ACCOUNTS st I" January 2024- 31 December 2024

4th Runcorn Scout Group In¢om8 2024 Expendlture 2024 Notes Noies Note 1 Subscrfptions Note 8 Total Subscrlptlons £11.788.47 Premise$ & Insurance5 £6.444.71 less Subscriptions lo dlstrfd. County & Scout 44,959.00 Ha (Capllalionl £6,444.71 £6,829.47 Note 2 Premlsos £2,475.(? Note 9 A¢llvlt10S £7,165.09 £2,475.00 7,165.09 Note 3 Investment Income £609.12 £609.12 Note 10 Fundralslng £1.954.03 £1,954.03 Note 4 Activities £4.398.45 £4,398.45 Note 11 Equlpmont £1,733.29 £1.733.29 Note 5 Fundraising £6,951.63 51. Note12 Badges, Networking, Books & Training £2,968.64 Note e Grants & Donatlons £6.695.73 £6,695.73 Note 7 Othèr Incomo £2,442.32 Note 13 Admlnlstratlon & Miscellaneous £1,541.42 £2.442.32 £1,541.42 Total Income £30.401.72 Totsl Expenditure £21,805.18 Exces$ Incom? over Total Expenditure Iranslerred to R8serve8 £8,596.54 TOTAL 30.401.7 TOTAL £30.401.72

4th Run¢orn Scout Group Income 2024 Total Subscrlptlons All Sections £11,788.47 £11,788.47 Premlses MWSD CESU Hall HiS £1,600.00 £875.00 £2 475.00 Investmernt St Inv8slm8nl Account Deposit Account Interest £378.05 £231.07 £P9.12 Actlvllles Tatton Pakk Clogwn Christmas Sleepover LazerQuest Christmas Dinner The Hideaway QCW Ten Pin Bowling Miscellaneous £1,123.97 £1,709.26 £21.30 £287.12 £265.00 £754.96 £185.15 £51.69 £4,398.45 Fundr¥islng Easter Bingo Beer Festival Hatton 50 F8Stival Chrislmas Fayre Christmas 8ingo Easy Fundraising RaGe Night Other £417.77 £3,248.69 £817.31 £1.262.46 29)9.56 £45.66 £42.13 £208.05 £6.951.63 Grants & IX)natlons HBC Aa Fowm Gnt HMRC GifAid Carol Al•xand8r Farrow Eli Edwards £1,215.00 £5,140.73 £100.00 £30.00 £210.IX) £6.695.73 Other Income Uniforms badges and nock8rs ME11aneous Sale of Equipment £268.96 £173.36 £2,000.00 £2,442.32 Total Income £35,360.72 Totallncome £35,360.72

4th RuncoTn ScoutGroup ExpendlWfe 2024 Totals bsth1ptlons MWDSCICountymQ £4,959.ClJ Premlse5&1nwrances euikling Mainlenance & Improvejwts Non-Dornestic Rate5 Comined Insurances Vvater & WaterWasteagÈ Rat•s EltriEty Gas HQ d8anSNJ & ground mte £632.73 £19.45 £1.603. £279.09 £1,117.09 £944.39 £883.78 -El_ Flr• Equlpment & akqmiy rnte $eMd £367.06 HO teleFthDnè & intsmot £395.29 Healing ml. somclng 2nd Improvement £90.00 BuiK11ng Insurances £0.00 Water Filte £59.99 ems for Garage Rernodelllg £49_50 Cct hanger5 loi bouyancy aids 3.00 £8 444 71 Tatton Park camp Cle0b Camp Alehery I Shrx)tlng Sqirréls and Bèaver sectlon £1,441.48 £1.643.22 £199.70 £419.86 £230,35 £1e5.40 Christrnas Din Chinese Yèar Artheryi Shooting Leader5 Christma Dinrter £1Q4.28 £85.9S £191.98 EL The HideavAy QCW For¢ell Firs £321.07 £576.92 t16S.01 £464.00 £10.00 £378.83 £318.47 £390.28 £80 53 Warrington Quasar Beavèr Cub Day Funrlay Family Fun Nlght Day of lh6 Dea(J Group Sleepover8 Scouts Chiistm8$ Dinner ,165 OB Fundralthg Ea5tst Brllgo Teas, Coffee4 Cake sales Beer Festival Chriamas Bino0 Race Nht Christrnas FayTe Hallon 50 Cakè S81& Lottery Lnce Othtrrovents £0.00 £0.00 £1,298.77 £24.44 £0.00 £4.99 £228.83 £40.00 £357 00 £1,9$4 0) Eqwlpme Nokia 110 BI el¥rtriQ 50L Inttustrial Portable Dehumid Throw Ropes lor Watsr Sports New Tents New Tomahawk tsts Group Equipment Cubs.Squlrel4 Beavèi £29.99 £504.93 £o.I E998.75 £119.97 £79.65 Badg8$.NèThThIn&800ls Badges Unifomis, NeckeTS & Woggle5 etc C8gouk8 forall 3ecliorFJ Online Youth Mgt Sub RTA Fwst ReSpore rse £714.85 £1,718.00 £320.41 £41_00 £177.88 fj4 Arfrninistration&Mlsca113118OUS Scurt Combined Insuranc• Printing 8 stationery Purthasè of Cwhrnre Badge Slorage Boxes AGM Expens¢$ sUt8 Ram Lkence 1 yr S¢e Boxes frJr ()Jokery HQValuatth ServKe iycelkneous £223.36 £406.82 £488.10 £69.18 £13.46 £19.DO £56.C>O £138.00 £127.50 TolaLExpÈnditwre £28,764.18 Surpiu$lTrcomeover ExpEThOIIuwEhasbEEThtraThsknedtoRes8fW85 £8,596.54 Toiel 5,360.72

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES No (if any) 105320S 4th RUNCORN SCOUT GROUP Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from '.Irt calp. 0110112024 3111Z12024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestri¢led funds to the nearest Restricted funds Endowment funds to lh& nearest £ Total funds Last y•ar to th? nearest£ to the nearest £ to the rarest £ A1 Recei SUBSCRIPTIONS PREMISES IWfEREST ACTIVITIES FUNDRAISING GRANTS AND DONATIONS OTHER 6,829 2.475 609 4.398 8.953 4.835 2,065 225 7.703 4,744 13.997 200 2,475 4398 6.953 442 Sub total(Gmss income forAR) A2 Asset and Investment sa see table . Sale of traller 28.402 33.769 es. 2,000 2,000 30,402 A3Pa ments PREMISES AND INSRANCES ACTMTIES FUNDRAISING EQUIPMENT BADGES. NECKERS ETC MISCELLAKEOUS 5730 7.165 509 1967 1.541 692 Sub total 21005 21.805 32,027 A4 Asset and investment Sub total 21W5 21.805 32.027 Net of recelpts/(payments) A5 Tran5fern between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 8.597 1,742 32.861 41.458 41,458 34.603 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 1410512025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted funds io nèarest£ Restricted funds to n•ar•st£ EndowmÈnt funds to rrest E Categories Delalls B1 Cash fund8 BANK ACCOUNTS 12,021 Uoyds DepatA(Ont5 28,651 CASH IN HAND Totsl cash funds 40.926 logree wllh rec$ aTrJ payments a¢xx)unl(sll Unrnstricted fund8 to ngarest£ 531 Rostricted funds to ngar8st£ Endowment funds lo nr•st £ Details Equals Account B2 Other monetary assets Fund to whlch atssèt belo Curront valug tiona Details Cost loptlon811 . Z4&4 Fund to whlch ass•t bèlo BUILDINGS & Cost (omlonall Current value Details SCOUT HQ B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use CAMPSITE KIT & EQUIPMENT BUILDINGS & 2&113 TRAILERS BUILDINGS & CANOES & MARINE EQUIPMENT MARINE Fund to whlch Amount dug Whèn de Detall$ B5 Llabillti88 signed by one or two trustee5 Oll behalf of all the Irustees Signature Print Name Date of roval CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 1410512025

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members 4 Runcorn Scout Group On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 Charlty no {if anyl 1053205 Set out on pages I report to the Irustees on my examinaOn of the accounts of the above chatity {"the Trusfi for the year ended 31112 12024. As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the arLounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("Ihe Ad,). Responsibilities and basis of report I r8POrt in respect of my ex8mination of the Twsfs accounts carried out under sedion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrytng out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(S)(bl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disdosed below") in conn8Ction th Ihe examination which gives me caus8 to believe thal in. any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or Independent examiner's statement the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concems and have ¢ome across no other matters in cnnnection with the examination lo which attention should be drdwn in arder to enable a proper understanding (rf the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the woNls in the br8ckets rfthey do not apply. Name: Relevant professional qualification(8) or body (if any): Addr885: £) V-É

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Scouts 4th Runcorn C.W.B. ANNUAL ACCOUNTS st I" January 2024- 31 December 2024

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