Minutes of the 1st Castleberg (Settle) Group Scout Council
Annual General Meeting
2pm Sunday 2nd July 2023 at the Drill Hall, Settle.
Carole Ogilvie, Secretary, explained the Fire Procedure, pointed out the Fire Exit and the location of the toilets prior to the opening of the meeting. She mentioned that refreshments would be served after the meeting and the outdoor Quiz would also be available .
Attendees
James Armstrong, Cherry Flitcroft, Carole Ogilvie, Daniel Nelson, Robert Yates, Sally-Anne Brown, Tabitha Brown, Valerie Chandler, Michael Pain, Megan Pain, Jane Nelson, Toby Pain, Molly Pain, Beryl James, Paul Cochrane, Emily Krickhar, Holly Brown, Henry Pain, Will Craig, Lewis Hiser-Dobson, Dick Chalmers.
1. Introduction and welcome by Chair
Cherry welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked them for attending.
2. Apologies for absence
Sue, Haddrill, Cathy Tazzyman, Hannah Eustace, Anne Foster, Jenny Wilson.
3.
To approve the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 16th June 2022
The Minutes were proposed by Cherry Flitcroft, seconded by James Armstrong. Approved with a show of hands
4. Governance topics
Cherry advised that this part of the meeting was necessary for the Scout Group to comply with Charity Commission regulations and to ensure the Group was well governed.
- a. Adopt the model constitution from Policy, Organisation and Rules
Proposed by Paul Forrow, seconded by Carole Ogilvie. Approved with a show of hands.
- b. Note the Group’s financial year
Noted by the meeting that the Group's financial year is from 1st April to 31st March.
- c. Agree the number of members that may be elected to the Trustee Board
Cherry proposed that 6 people could be elected to the Trust Board, seconded by Jane Nelson. Agreed by a show of hands.
- d. Agree the quorum for each of the Group Scout Council (including this AGM), meetings of the Group Trustee Board, meetings of any sub-committees
Cherry proposed a quorum of 12 people for Group Scout Council meetings and a third of the members plus one for Group Trustee Board and Sub-Committee meetings as recommended by the Charity Commission. Seconded by Carole Ogilvie. Agreed with a show of hands.
5. Review of the previous year
- a. The Group Scout Leader’s review of Scouting in 1st Castleberg (Settle) Scout Group. Section reports attached.
Carole read the Beavers Report as Beaver Leader, Hannah Eustace was unable to be present.
Paul Forrow read the Cubs Report written by Simon Shaw.
Cherry read the Scouts report on behalf of Daniel Nelson
- b. To receive and consider the Annual Report of the Group Trustee Board including the annual Statement of the Accounts. Accounts, Chair's report and Fundraising Reports attached.
The Annual Accounts were presented by John Hall, Treasurer. Received by the Meeting - they have already been approved by the Trustee Board at the Pre-AGM meeting in May 2023. Cherry thanked John for all his hard work as Treasurer.
Cherry read the Chair's Report.
Paul Cochrane read the Fundraising Report.
6. Making appointments
- a. To note any other supporters who may be admitted to membership of the Group Scout Council, including former Scouts and parents, by the Group Scout Leader, the Group Trustee Board or the Group Scout Council.
No requests for admission.
- b. To approve the Group Scout Leader’s nomination of the Group Chair
In the absence of a GSL, Dick Chalmers, District Chair, took over the role of Chair of the Meeting. On behalf of the Ingleborough District Team he nominated Cherry Flitcroft as Chair of the 1st Castleberg (Settle) Scout Group. Approved with a show of hands.
Dick handed the role of Chair of the meeting back to Cherry.
c. Election of the Group Secretary
Carole Ogilvie was nominated by Cherry Flitcroft and seconded by Jane Nelson. No other nominations received. Approved with a show of hands.
d. Election of the Group Treasurer
John Hall was nominated by Carole Ogilvie and seconded by Cherry Flitcroft. Approved with a show of hands.
- e. Elections of members to the Group Trustee Board
Jane Nelson, Paul Cochrane and Jenny Wilson have been proposed and seconded by Carole Ogilvie and Cherry Flitcroft. Election approved with a show of hands.
f. To approve the Group Scout Leader’s nominations to the Group Trustee Board
In the absence of a GSL, Cherry as Chair, nominated Daniel Nelson, Paul Forrow, Simon Shaw, Hannah Eustace and James Armstrong. Approved with a show of hands.
g. To appoint the Scrutineer for 2023-2024
Cherry appealed for a new Scrutineer as Paul Francmanis has stepped down. She thanked him on behalf of the Trustee Board for his long service to the Scout Group.
7. Close
Cherry thanked everyone for attending and directed them towards the Quiz and refreshments.
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XXXX GROUP SCOUT COUNCIL – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Guide Lines / Aide-mémoire for the 20XX AGM
Secretary - Health & Safety and domestic announcements .
1. Introduction & welcome
Chair:
Opening remarks.
Thanks to the venue for the use of their facilities.
Welcome to Members of the Group Scout Council and Guests especially [if not included here, have a separate list available on the day.]
2. Apologies for absence
Secretary:
Apologies have been received from [have a separate list available on the day].
OR
Apologies have been received from NN persons and their names will be included in the minutes of this meeting.
3. To approve the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on DD
To approve the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on DD MMM 20XX
Chair:
The minutes have been previously reviewed by the Group Executive Committee at their first meeting after the previous AGM and so I propose that the minutes are taken as read and ask the Group Scout Council to agree that they are a true record of that meeting.
Seconder please…………………………. / Show of hands to approve .
4. Governance topics
Chair notes to the Group Scout Council members present that this part of the meeting is a necessary part to make sure that the charity’s foundations are in good order.
4a. To adopt the model constitution from Policy, Organisation and Rules
Chair:
In line with the recommendation from Scout Headquarters. I propose that we adopt the model constitution from Chapter 5 of Policy, Organisation and Rules. A copy of
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this was available for review and inspection prior to this meeting, and copies are also available at the meeting.
Seconder please ……………………. / Show of hands to approve.
4b. Note the Group’s fnancial year
Chair:
Members of the Group Scout Council are asked to note that our charity’s financial year is 1st April to 31st March.
4c. Agree the number of members that may be elected to the Trustee Board
Chair:
The Group Scout Council must agree at its AGM the number of people that can be elected to the Trustee Board. The recommendation from the outgoing Trustee Board is that 4 people can be elected. I propose that the Group Scout Council approves that recommendation.
Seconder please ……………………. / Show of hands to approve.
4d. Agree the quorum for each of the Group Scout Council (including this - AGM), meetings of the Group Trustee Board, meetings of any sub committees
Chair:
The Group Scout Council must agree at its AGM the quorum – the minimum number of Group Scout Council members that must be present at a meeting of the Group Scout Council. The recommendation from the outgoing Trustee Board is that the quorum should be set at 15 persons. The Group Scout Council is asked to approve that recommendation.
Seconder please ……………………. / Show of hands to approve.
Chair:
The Group Scout Council must agree at its AGM the quorum for Trustee Board meetings, and any sub-committee meetings. The Charity Commission statement of good practice is that the Trustee Board quorum should be set at one third of Trustee Board members plus one and that the that the sub-committee quorum should be set at one third of Trustee Board members plus one. The recommendation from the outgoing Trustee Board is that the quorum should be set the Charity Commission good practice statement. The Group Scout Council is asked to approve that recommendation.
Seconder please ……………………. / Show of hands to approve.
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5. Review of the previous year
Chair notes to the Group Scout Council members present that this part of the meeting is the opportunity to reflect on the activities of the past year.
5a. Group Scout Leader’s Review of Scouting in the Group
Chair asks GSL to present their Annual Review.
GSL gives their review.
Chair thanks GSL for their review.
5b. To receive and consider the Annual Report of the Group Trustee Board including the annual Statement of Accounts
Chair: The Group Trustee Board has approved the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts and Accounts, and the report on the accounts has been received from the Scrutineer/Independent Examiner.
Chair asks the Group Treasurer, to give their explanation of the Statement of Accounts.
Treasurer to explain the Statement of Accounts.
Chair invites questions from the floor regarding the Trustee Annual Report, and the Annual Accounts.
Thanks to Treasurer (name)
(NOTE – no vote is required, the Group Scout Council only ‘receives and considers’)
6. Making appointments
Chair notes to the Group Scout Council members present that this part of the meeting sets the charity up to be well-led during the period until the next AGM. Particularly, the Group Scout Council appoints a Trustee Board to ensure good governance for the charity over the next year.
6a. [If required] To (re-)appoint Group President and/or Vice-Presidents
Chair notes that appointments as Group President and/or Vice President are made by the Group Scout Council.
Chair advises that name(s) is proposed as President and/or Vice-President. Show of hands to (re-)approve.
6b. [If required] To note any other supporters who may be admitted to membership of the Group Scout Council, including former Scouts and parents, by the Group Scout Leader, the Group Trustee Board or the Group Scout Council.
Chair notes that the Group Scout Council can admit other persons to membership. Chair advises that name(s) are nominated as members of the Group Scout Council.
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Show of hands to approve. These are persons who are to be admitted as members of the Group Scout Council in addition to the ex officio list in POR Rule 5.4.2.5.
(Note: these nominations are to the Group Scout Council (the persons attending this AGM). They are not members of the Group Trustee Board. Note also that these nominations can be by name or by role.)
6c. To approve the Group Scout Leader’s nomination of the Group Chair
Chair: I now hand the chairmanship of this meeting over to the GSL.
GSL nominates name as Group Chair and asks for a show of hands as approval.
Note: If there is to be a new Group Chair then there must be an agreement PRIOR to the meeting as to whether the outgoing Chair continues to chair this meeting, or whether the new Group Chair should take over immediately. However, it is strongly encouraged that the new Group Chair starts in role after the AGM is complete.
6d. To elect the Group Secretary
Chair: The ‘Group Secretary’ is an elected appointment and, as required, name has been formally proposed and seconded. Since there were no other nominations by the closing date a show of hands is required to approve name’s election.
6e. To elect the Group Treasurer
Chair: The ‘Group Treasurer’ is an elected appointment and, as required, name has been formally proposed and seconded. Since there were no other nominations by the closing date a show of hands is required to approve name’s election.
6f. To elect persons to the Group Trustee Board
Secretary - the following have been formally proposed and seconded in writing by the due date:-
Xxx1 Xxx2 Xxx3 Xxx4
Chair - requests a show of hands to approve their election.
NOTE that there must not be more names elected than were approved at agenda item 4c. There can be fewer than agreed at 4c, but not more.
NOTE that it is very important to arrange the nominations for election BEFORE the meeting. It is very poor to be heard to be pleading for new members from the Group Scout Council members present at the meeting.
6g. To approve the Group Scout Leader’s nominations to the Group Trustee Board.
GSL – my nominations to the Group Trustee Board are:
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Yyy1 Yyy2 Yyy3 Yyy4
NOTE: no more can be nominated than were actually elected at 6f above.
Chair thanks the Trustees for their work during the year and in particular those members who are standing down – AAAAA and BBBBB.
NOTE: Co-opted members (if any) of the Group Trustee Board are appointed by the Group Trustee Board themselves at one of their meetings, and not at the AGM. There can be no more co-opted members of the Group Trustee Board than the numbers actually elected at 6f above.
6h. To appoint the Scrutineer / Independent Examiner / Auditor
Treasurer to propose KKKKK
Chair - KKKKK has been proposed and seconded and is qualified for the role. May I have a show of hands to approve KKKKK’s nomination.
NOTE: The requirements for whether to appoint a Scrutineer, Independent Examiner or Auditor will be found at
https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/fnances-andinsurance/accounting-and-reporting/independent-examination-of-accounts/ accounting-audit-requirements-for-group-districts-countiesareas-scottish-regions/
The template for a Scrutineer or an Independent Examiner to use to report back to the Trustee Board will be found at https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/fnances-andinsurance/accounting-and-reporting/
7. Closing Remarks
Chair to close the AGM, thank all for attending and outline any arrangements for the rest of the event.
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1st Castleberg (Settle) Scout Group (Registered Charity Number 1086093) Receipts and Payments - General Fund Account
| Year start date | Year start date | Year end date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the year from |
1st April 2022 | To | 31st March 2023 | |
| Receipts and payments | ||||
| Receipts | 3/31/2022 Unrestricted funds £ |
3/31/2023 Unrestricted funds £ |
||
| Donations, legacies and similar income | ||||
| Membership subscriptions | 1,610.00 | 8,970.50 | ||
| Donations | 2,711.28 | 1,033.82 | ||
| Legacies | 835.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Gift Aid | 283.24 | 1,610.30 | ||
| Extra Activities eg Camps etc | 310.00 | 1,255.00 | ||
| Sundries | 0.00 | |||
| Sub total | 5,749.52 | 12,869.62 | ||
| Grants | ||||
| Craven District Council - Business Support Grant | 10,667.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Other grants | ||||
| Sub total | 10,667.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Fundraising (gross) | ||||
| Fundraising Committee | 242.37 | 8,523.58 | ||
| Sale of second hand uniform | ||||
| Sub total | 242.37 | 8,523.58 | ||
| Fundraising for other Charities | ||||
| Sub total | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Investment income | ||||
| Bank interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Building Society interest | 16.21 | 212.90 | ||
| The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Property Rent income (Other Scout Groups) | 220.00 | 786.00 | ||
| Property Rent income (Non Scout Groups eg Achery) | 2,297.00 | 3,034.00 | ||
| Other investment income | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Sub total | 2,533.21 | 4,032.90 | ||
| Total Gross Income Asset and investment sales, etc. Total receipts |
19,192.10 0.00 19,192.10 |
|||
| 25,426.10 | ||||
| 0.00 | ||||
| 19,192.10 | 25,426.10 |
1st Castleberg (Settle) Scout Group (Registered Charity Number 1086093) Receipts and Payments - General Fund Account
Year start date Year end date
| For the year from |
1st April 2022 | To | 31st March 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receipts and payments | ||||
| Receipts | 3/31/2022 Restricted funds £ 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 147.98 0.00 2,514.25 12,662.23 0.00 0.00 361.76 0.00 361.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13,023.99 0.00 |
3/31/2023 Restricted funds £ |
||
| Donations, legacies and similar income | ||||
| Membership subscriptions | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Donations | 10,000.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Legacies | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Building Fund | 147.98 | 250.00 | ||
| Extra Activities eg Camps etc | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Building Fund - Entrance | 2,514.25 | 0.00 | ||
| Sub total | 12,662.23 | 250.00 | ||
| Grants | ||||
| Other grants | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Sub total | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Fundraising (gross) | ||||
| Fundraising Committee (sound Insulation) | 361.76 | 0.00 | ||
| Sale of second hand uniform | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Sub total | 361.76 | 0.00 | ||
| Fundraising for other Charities | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Sub total | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Investment income | ||||
| Bank interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Building Society interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Property Rent income (Other Scout Groups) | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Property Rent income (Non Scout Groups eg Achery) | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Other investment income | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Sub total | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Total Gross Income Asset and investment sales, etc. |
||||
| 250.00 | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 |
13,023.99
250.00
Total receipts
1st Castleberg (Settle) Scout Group (Registered Charity Number 1086093) Receipts and Payments - General Fund Account
| Year start date | Year start date | Year end date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the year from |
1st April 2022 | To | 31st March 2023 | |
| Receipts and payments | ||||
| Payments | 3/31/2022 Unrestricted funds £ 3,439.80 390.90 446.16 524.94 651.48 45.74 255.17 311.08 850.66 1,003.96 123.49 60.00 1,001.39 1,575.00 349.80 0.00 68.05 30.97 11,128.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
3/31/2023 Unrestricted funds £ |
||
| Charitable Payments | ||||
| Group Capitation | 3,439.80 | 0.00 | ||
| Youth programme and activities | 390.90 | 710.96 | ||
| Extra Activities eg camping/trips | 446.16 | 1,371.79 | ||
| Purchase of Books, Badges & Neckers | 524.94 | 905.35 | ||
| Telephone Charges | 651.48 | 727.95 | ||
| Council Tax | 45.74 | 89.60 | ||
| Water and Sewerage | 255.17 | 552.73 | ||
| Electricity | 311.08 | 532.74 | ||
| Gas | 850.66 | 1,068.21 | ||
| BuildingInsurance/ Employee Liabilityinsurance | 1,003.96 | 1,061.59 | ||
| Personal Accident Insurance | 123.49 | 217.23 | ||
| Cleaning Products | 60.00 | 627.25 | ||
| Repairs and Renewals | 1,001.39 | 1,410.05 | ||
| Building Improvements (Extension) | 1,575.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Sundry Expenses | 349.80 | 460.45 | ||
| Fund Raising Committee Expenses | 0.00 | 207.03 | ||
| Printing, photocopying and stationery | 68.05 | 47.54 | ||
| Bank Charges | 30.97 | 121.11 | ||
| Sub total | 11,128.59 | 10,111.58 | ||
| Charity Donations | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Sub total | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Total Gross Expenditure Asset and investment purchases, etc. Total payments |
||||
| 11,128.59 | 10,111.58 | |||
| 0.00 11,128.59 |
||||
| 0.00 | ||||
| 11,128.59 | 10,111.58 |
1st Castleberg (Settle) Scout Group (Registered Charity Number 1086093) Receipts and Payments - General Fund Account
| Year start date | Year start date | Year end date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the year from |
1st April 2022 | To | 31st March 2023 | |
| Receipts and payments | ||||
| Payments | £ Restricted funds £ 297.20 297.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
£ Restricted funds £ |
||
| Charitable Payments | ||||
| GroupCapitation | ||||
| Youthprogramme and activities | 42.00 | |||
| Extra Activities egcamping/trips | 297.20 | 552.35 | ||
| Purchase of Books,Badges & Neckers | ||||
| Telephone Charges | ||||
| Council Tax | ||||
| Water and Sewerage | ||||
| Electricity | ||||
| Gas | ||||
| BuildingInsurance | ||||
| Personal Accident Insurance | ||||
| CleaningProducts | ||||
| Repairs and Renewals | ||||
| BuildingImprovements(Sound Insulation) | ||||
| SundryExpenses | ||||
| Fund RaisingCommittee Expenses | ||||
| Printing, photocopyingand stationery | ||||
| Bank Charges | ||||
| Sub total | 297.20 | 594.35 | ||
| Charity Donations | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Sub total | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Total Gross Expenditure Asset and investment purchases, etc. Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
||||
| 297.20 | 594.35 | |||
| 0.00 297.20 |
||||
| 0.00 | ||||
| 594.35 | ||||
| 20,790.30 | 14,970.17 | |||
| 76,400.45 | 97,190.75 | |||
| 97,190.75 | 112,160.92 |
Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
| 3/31/2022 Total Funds £ 7,187.48 90,003.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 97,190.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
3/31/2023 Total Funds £ |
|
|---|---|---|
| Cash funds | ||
| Bank A/c - Treasurer | 7,187.48 | 7,120.92 |
| Buildingsocietyaccount | 90,003.27 | 105,000.00 |
| Unpresented Cheques | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Received but not banked | 0.00 0.00 |
0.00 |
| Unpaid Invoices | 40.00 | |
| Total cash funds | 97,190.75 | 112,160.92 |
| Other monetary assets | ||
| Tax claim | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Debts due from the County/Area/District/Group | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Insurance claim | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sub total | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investment assets | ||
| Investmentproperty- detail | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Quoted investments | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other investments - detail | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sub total | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Non monetary assets for charity's own use | ||
| Badge stock | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shopstock | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other stock | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Land and buildings (valuation of building - needs revaluation) |
30,000.00 | 30,000.00 |
| Motor vehicles | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Scoutingequipment,furniture etc | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sub total | 30,000.00 | 30,000.00 |
| Liabilities | ||
| Accounts notyetpaid | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Expenses incurred but not invoiced | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Subscriptions notyetpaid | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Loan - detail | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other liabilities | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sub total | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Contingent liabilities and future obligations The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by
by the Trustees on
| Signature | Print Name |
|---|---|
| Chair CherryFlitcroft |
|
| Treasurer John Hall |
Independent examiner's report to the tnleeS of the Isi ctleberg (Settle) Scout Grnup (registered Charity Number 1086093) I report to the ttustees on my examiwon of the accounts of the ly Castleberg (Settle) Scout Group for the year ended 31st March 2023. ResponsilJilitie5 and basis of report As the chariry nustees of the 1° Casdetw (Settle) Scout Group you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the 15L Castleberg (Settle) Scout Group accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directtons gkven by the Charity Cottllnission under section 145(5)(b) of the ACL Independent lner'S statement I have completed tuy On]natiO I confirni that no Matla1 matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material Tespect: accounting recoids wete not kept in SpeCt of the isr Casdebetg (Settle) Scout GTOUP as required by section 130 of the Act. or the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matta5 in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this Teport in otder to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: Paul Martin FTanctnanis BSc(Hons) Relevant professiollal qualification: FCCA Address: Maple House. Br(thole Lane, SetEle, Nonh Yorkshire BD24 9RF Date: 12-I-ZDIS