2024-03-31-accounts - Charnwood District Scouts

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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	Charnwood District Scouts 1 1 0 5 6 6 6 1 0 0 0 1 5 2 9
	The Pentland Rooms
	Ratcliffe Road
	Thrussington
	Postcode	L	E	7	4	U	F

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)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15	Trustee Name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
	Trevor Ranson	Chair
	JudyShields	Treasurer
	Maureen Shade	Secretary
	Paul Smith	DC
	Tyler Fowler	DYC
	Nick Fordyce
	SandyTaylor
	Jennie Angell
	Charlie Gulley
	Phil Cooper

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

(e.g. trust deed, constitution) Type of governing document (e.g. appointed by, elected by) Trustee selection methods (e.g. trust, association, company) How the charity is constituted	The District'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 Association.

	The District is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts.

	The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them

The District is managed by the District Trustee Board, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout District 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. The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 8 Trustees (including 2 Ex Officio Trustees) and meets every 2 months. Members of the Trustee Board complete Trustee Induction learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board. This District 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 The District Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believe the District 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 equipment. The District has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The District through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income. The District is primarily reliant upon income from capitation. The District does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities and support should there be a major reduction in income. The Board could raise the value of capitation to increase the income to the District. Reduction or loss of District leaders. The District is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities and support of the District. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level, then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or cessation of district activities and support. The District has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all payments and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.

Section B

Structure, governance and management (continued)

Risk and Internal Control
The District Trustee Board has identified the major risks to
which they believe the District 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 equipment. The District has sufficient buildings
and contents insurance in place to mitigate against
permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
District through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income. The District is primarily reliant upon income
from capitation. The District does hold a reserve to ensure the
continuity of activities and support should there be a major
reduction in income. The Board could raise the value of
capitation to increase the income to the District.
Reduction or loss of District leaders. The District is totally
reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities
and support of the District. If there was a reduction in the
number of leaders to an unacceptable level, then there would
have to be a contraction, consolidation or cessation of district
activities and support.
The District has in place systems of internal controls that are
designed to provide reasonable assurance against material
mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all
payments and 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 District ensures that each Group within the District is fulling it's role in providing all young people with activities to promote the Values of Scouting and the Scout Method. It does so by providing support to Group Scout Leaders and Section Leaders. The District also provides activities and opportunities for the young people to mix with others across the District.

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

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking; • contribution made by volunteers; • policy on investments.

Public benefit statement The District 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
	Supported Groups and Young People by: District Activities: Trips to Chessington & Sundown; Football & Unihoc. Provided GSL cover at Anstey; Queniborough & Rearsby. Supported the assessment of leaders to gain Nights Away Permits.

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	Reserves Policy The District's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District should income fall short.

Further financial review details (optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: • the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

• investment policy and objectives; The District does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments. The District has therefore adopted a risk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies.

Section F Other Optional Information

Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them)

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees



Trevor Ranson						Nick Fordyce

Chair						DLV
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