Trustees' Annual Report for the period
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| From | 01 | 04 | 2022 | To | 31 | 03 | 2023 |
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name 1[st] Cringleford Scout Group Other names charity is known by Cringleford Scouts Registered charity number (if any) 1111174 Charity's principal address 52 Newmarket Street Norwich Norfolk Postcode NR2 2DW
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Michael Price | Group Scout Leader | Southern Norwich District Scout Council |
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| Chris Price | Chairperson | Michael Price | ||
| Jamie Roberts | Treasurer | 1stCringleford Scout Group Council |
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
ROYAL CHARTER 4 JANUARY 1912 AS AMENDED ON 08 SEP 2017 Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)
Unincorporated Association How the charity is constituted
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GSL appointed by district commissioner. Chair appointed by GSL. Trustee selection methods Treasurer and Secretary elected at AGM (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
The group is part of the Scout Association and follows it policy, You may choose to include organisation and rules. additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL POTENTIAL; AS INDIVIDUALS, AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND AS MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES
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In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings.
The main activities are as follows:
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a programme of youth orientated events and activities
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a range of outdoor activities
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a summer camp in the Peak District
These activities benefit young people by developing their self-confidence and social, practical and life skills and providing opportunities for young Summary of the main people to become volunteers themselves. Activities are largely outdoors activities undertaken for the and are aimed at providing everyday adventure. We welcome all young public benefit in relation to people, aged between 6 and 18, regardless of personal background, these objects (include within faith, gender or personal circumstances this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
We value the support of all our volunteers and thank them for their important contribution throughout the year.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
All of our sections have run an exciting programme of activities for the young people. The highlight of the year was a two week expedition to Norway for the Scout and Explorer sections. Over 40 people took part and all had a fantastic experience. Some of our members have also been selected to attend the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea. We are supporting them with the fundraising and preparation for the trip.
Our membership remains strong with a waiting list for all sections. We continue to recruit more volunteer leaders. Leaders have continued to develop their skills with a range of training courses undertaken including hill walking, canoeing and kayaking.
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Section E Financial review
The group aims to maintain reserves sufficient to cover our fixed costs Brief statement of the with regard to the headquarters building, insurance and utilities. charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially None in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
Our principal fundraising income is from our annual fireworks display. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
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) Michael Price Chris Price Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)[Group Scout Leader ] Chairperson Date 21/01/2024
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Accounts for year ending 31st March 2023
| INCOME Fireworks Membership Fees Fundraising HQ Rental Legacy Funds Special Projects Programme Misc Internal Movements Expeditions Grants Equipment Sales EXPENDITURE Loans Scout Association Fees Fireworks Insurance Utilities Equipment HQ Maintenance Leader Training Expeditions Programme Special Projects Cleaning Misc Internal Movements NET FLOW NET FIREWORKS |
2012/13 19,400 7,533 6,090 2,617 60 - - - 3,100 - - - - 10,689 - 3,031 1,981 - 915 2,362 351 252 484 - 1,165 - 148 - 8,711 5,552 |
2013/14 62,978 7,469 12,702 3,026 - 23,043 16,534 - 204 - - - - 46,042 - 3,693 1,927 3,723 2,650 2,376 1,497 235 6,532 - 16,931 - 865 5,613 16,936 5,542 |
- | 2014/15 30,762 10,682 12,944 - 500 6 - - - 6,630 - - - 40,943 - 4,091 3,270 1,948 2,230 4,605 3,386 53 7,426 - 12,500 - - 1,434 10,181 7,412 |
- | 2015/16 21,635 8,867 10,546 1,472 750 - - - - - - - - 22,958 - 4,036 544 2,295 1,753 3,898 2,959 757 1,385 - - 1,765 716 2,850 1,323 8,323 |
2016/17 36,235 12,357 10,188 290 500 - 12,900 - - - - - - 26,494 - 3,435 2,669 2,364 1,031 1,536 3,540 382 347 - 8,198 1,540 348 1,104 9,741 9,688 |
2017/18 64,717 16,818 7,160 - - - 11,188 - 2,170 25,537 1,844 - - 64,330 - 3,169 5,802 2,459 2,343 886 1,695 412 3,843 - 17,653 820 688 24,560 387 11,016 |
- | 2018/19 30,259 15,448 8,111 875 890 - - 1,092 - - 3,843 - - 37,253 - 3,195 6,385 2,812 3,610 4,273 3,846 640 7,359 3,290 - 900 165 777 6,994 9,063 |
2019/20 41,642 13,820 6,627 190 1,165 - - 5,425 5 - 14,410 - - 37,924 - 3,285 7,875 2,887 4,050 1,668 1,249 659 5,788 8,806 - 880 777 - 3,718 5,944 |
2020/21 34,974 301 5,292 - 250 - - - 2,225 - 5,918 19,907 1,080 22,348 - 3,200 39 2,995 1,076 1,189 132 420 10,695 1,636 - 323 643 - 12,626 262 |
2021/22 61,596 28,259 5,355 110 - - - 811 1,328 - 17,733 8,000 - 38,512 - 3,111 9,736 2,188 1,607 279 2,590 1,085 13,531 1,637 1,329 747 672 - 23,084 18,523 |
2022/23 BANK ACCOUNTS Opening Balance Closing Balance 67,082 Group 33,505 22,329 23,292 Expedition 10,425 17,043 7,740 Beavers 2,372 2,896 860 Cubs 2,588 3,058 500 Scouts 1,715 2,302 - Equals Cards 1,817 - - OSM Cards - 2,840 1,459 52,422 50,468 31 1,954 - - 33,201 - - 69,036 - 3,806 11,426 2,499 1,573 869 1,494 1,544 39,118 4,673 - 904 1,130 - 1,954 11,866 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ 1[st] Cringleford Scout Group members of
On accounts for the year 31/03/2023 Charity no 1111174 ended (if any)
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2020 .
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Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
| Signed: Name: Address: |
21/01/2024 | |
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| Nicola Summers | ||
| 5 George Borrow Road | ||
| Norwich | ||
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