BARNET BOROUGH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
TRUSTEES REPORT AND ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
PRESIDENT
Martin Russdl
TRUSTEES . Ex-officlo
District Commissioner
Tracey Smtth
Oistrict Deputy Commlssioner
District Explorer Scout Commissioner
District Youth Commissioner
Clive Halley
Kevin Munday
Georgina Smith
TRUSTEES." Elected
Honorary Secretary
Honorary Treasurer
Penny Proctor {unts'l Decemb8r 2023)
Steven Malon
Jan Bennett
Cliff Bennett
Steven Cox
Marian Lowe
Wendy Rowdl (until July 2023>
TRUSTEES: Nomlnated
Chairman
Trevor Young
8TFan Atkinson
Angela Amedo
Teresa Amedo
BANKERS
Lloyds Bank plc
841 High Road. London. N12 8PX
Metro Bank plc
1 Southampton Row. London. WC1B SHA
National Westminsler 8ank plc
786 High Road, North Finchley. London N12 9QT
Teachers Builijing Society
Allenview House. Hanham Road, Wimbome. Dorset. BH21 1AG
Bvckinghamshire Building Society
High Street. Chalfont St Giles. Bucks, HP8 4Q8
Monmoulhshlre Building Society
Monmouthshire House, Newport, South Wales. NP20 1PX
DISTRICT REGISTRATION NUMBER
13610
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER
1125880
CONTACT NAME & ADDRESS
Steven Maton
11 The Pastures. London N20 8AN

BARN￿ BOROUGH DISTrICT SCOUT COUNCIL
TRUSTEES REPORT AND ANNUAL Accoupirs
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
structure, Govemance And Managen*nt
The District's goveming documents are those of the Scout Association.
They consist of a Royal Charter. which in tum 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 wrth the Policy. Organisation and Rules of the Scout
Association.
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 ¢harib'es.
Rlsk And Internal Control
The District Trustee Board has identnled the major risks to ￿lch they believe the District Is
exposed. These have been rewewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them.
Objectives And Activities
The Scout Association provides adventurous activities and personal opportunities for young peop
aged 4 10 25.
The role of the District Council is to further these general objectives, wth particular reference to the
members of the Scout Groups in the District.
The objectives are as follows:
To make quality Scouting available lo every yDung person in the Dlstrict. regardless of rdce. elhnicity,
religion or disability.
To ensure that every Scout Group offers the opportunity for a ￿￿ng person to progress from the age
of 4 10 14. in a clearly identifiable way. either in the same group, or through formal arrangemenls
th another group.
To continually qualty assure the quality of Scouting in every SCO￿ Group.
To continuously recruit and retain adult leaders and helpers.
To maintain a quality programme of adult training and development.
To build strong teams of adults who will deliver to the District's objectlV8S.
To onsure that every young person aged 14 to 18 is offered like opportunib.es by the District Explorer
Unit or Units attached to Groups, recognising that administration. training and insurance are a
District responsibility.
The District supports the work done in Groups in delivering the programme by:
Appointsng Assistants to the District Commissioner special responsibility for sections to visit and
advise section leaders in their groups.
Providing District events for training, fundraising and activilres.
Mainlaining premises at Frith Grange, Long Lane and Vemon CreS￿nt for the use of all members of
the District.
Generating funds by hiring these premises, to other Scouting organisations and the community at
large. to support members.
Achievements And Perfomiance
The last financial year to 31 December 2023 has seen an increase in the Districvs Membership
numbers and increased levels of organised activiti&% for all sections. which is a credit to the
Leaders and Truslees.
The InC￿aSed usage and income of Frith Grange. Long Lane and Vemon CreS￿nt by Scouting and
third partiess (at times which do Th)t impacl on Scouling) has covered the cost of premises.

BARNEf BOROUGH D￿￿CT SCOUT COUNCIL
TRUSTEES REPORT AND ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Publlc Benefit
The District meets the Chartty Commission's public benefit ￿lleria under bt)th the advancement of
education and the advancemeTtt of citizenship or communty development headings.
Financial Review
Funds are invesled in bank deposit accounts whth provide interesL planned access over the year and
carry Tninimd risk.
The Dislricl has operated with sufficient reserves for two years operating expendtiure and adequate
insurance has been maintained to protecl the assets and income.
In 2020 the District Trustee Board riro feftced a substantial tnsur8nce claim payout and ￿rtain other moneys
for the redevelopment of Frith Grange and part has been ulilised during 2021, 2022 and 2023 to progress
the design and planning slages of what will be a stgnificant undertaking.
Th8 Trustees have implemented a health and safety revièw ￿1¢h is re-examined every six months.
Plans For The Future and Current Uncertainty
The oudook for Scouling conlunes lo be positive, with the number of m&nbers inmsing and V￿rk
is ongoing to recruit more leaders tts open new sections. The Districi (#)ntinues to follow guidance from the
Scout Association in the way it is organised and operates.
Rental in¢ome for the District premises is a key generator of funds and the District Trustee Board seeks
to identify more options for the future.
Trusteés And Statement Of Trustees. Responslbllttles
The m8mbets of Ihe District Trustee Board are the Chartty TnJslees of the Distrid. The Truste8S
who held office during the perrod and at the date of this re[￿rt are set out on page 1.
Charity law requires the Trustees lo prepare financial slatements for eath financial year which gNe a true
and falr view of the state of affairs of the District at the year end and of its incoming resources and
resources expended durin9 the year. The TTUStees prepare the Accounls on a Receipts and Payments
Basis.
The Trustees are required lo:
Select suitable accounting polrts and to apply them consistenty.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and pnJdenl:
Slate whelher applicable acmunting stsndards and stalements of recommended pr8Ctice have been
followed SLsbject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements: and
Prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropyiate lo prasum8
the charity will continue.
The Trustees are responsible for keepin9 pn)per accounting records which d¢sclose. wtÈh reasonable
accuracy at any time, the financial position of the District and enable them to ensure that the financial
statements CL)mply with the Charfties Act 2011.
They are also responsible for satsguarding the assets of the District and hence for takin9 reasonable
steps for the prevention and detecttcai of fraud and other ir￿ul8ntie$.
The Annual AccouTts have been drawn up on a Receipts and Paynwts Basis in line with the Charity
Commission requirements.
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trust*s' Reptxi atrf)ve.
Signed on behalf of the Charit￿5 Trustees
Trevor Young. Chair

Barnet Borough Dlstrlct SGOUt Councll
Recelpls and Payments for tho year ended 31 December 2023
Vnrn¥trfcted Fund•
Jamboroe
D•81ynat¢d F￿￿•
Explomr Vn
R88trletad Fundi
Frlth Granuo
R•d8Volopment
Fund¥
2023
Total Fundjj
2022
Total Fund•
R•¢olptB
Momb6r•hlp lub8￿1p￿0nfr
Pr¢p8rlyr8nli
15.015
79.181
22.350
19,810
70,101
64.198
4,874
10.T12
6,809
14,432
61.079
29.241
13.305
9,e81
1,354
129,082
31,848
4￿72
D¢ngllon$ end gMt#
8•dotr In￿me
Olher Income
10.712
2275
Total R•oglpl¥
130,7T4
41,516
2,276
174,564
Paym•nt•
Proporlyèxpenoa
A¢ifvi119•
Plonn.'ng & C¢n8utt8ncy
L8odèrs gnd fralnlno
Admlnlfjlrailon
Grgnli and Coniribullons
Equ.'pm•nll Unllorm pur¢hÈs•8
BAdgo purcha805
Total P•ym•nt•
70.146
20,7Q2
2.280
1,308
4.603
1072
70.146
62.162
11.813
1,809
4.571
1,872
1,3C6
11,445
83.4es
41,924
34.470
5,650
8.076
81880
la06
240
71.20S
8,277
112.Ql8
33,09d
9,633
154.643
159,161
N•t Rocelpt•l(Phym¢ht8)
Fund8 brought foNard
18.758
8.421
19,921
130,7891
168.091
548
17.035
185J32
371.009
401,77e
¢04h fundg th1$ p•rlod end
181852
26M56
178,074
390.930
371,QQg
Th• above account and accompanylng stale
t of Bètsto and Ilablltles ￿18 approved by th• Truslees and slqn•d on thalr behalf by:
Trevor Young - Chalr
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Barnet Borough Distrlct Scout Councll
statement of Assets and Llablllties at 31 December 2023
Unrestrlctod Funds
Jambom
Expknrnr Unlt
Do$19nat•d Funds Rèstrlctgd Funds
Frllh Grango
Redovèlopment
Funds
2023
Tot81 Funds
2022
Tolol Fund8
Ca•h Fundj
8ank curronl accounts
Bonk deposll 8¢¢ounl8
Ca8h In hand
Warden'8 float
Total Ca•h Fund•
110.307
76,045
548
25,403
136,258
254,119
53
120,674
249,S69
266
178,074
500
500
186,852
548
2J,456
17B,074
390,930
371,009
Non.Mon8t•ry A8O•t•
Land and Bullding8 al Insur•d values
88dge Secrelarls 81ock
2,525,577
7,56S
2,533,142
2,625,577
7,565
2,533,142
2,345,096
6,897
2,351,993
No value h88 been allribuled lo the Di$lricVs one quartor Share of the woOdL9￿1$ campsite at Danemead.
Th• Trusleos note Ihsl the local authorlty r8vi8w of198968 on DlstriGt properties has boon progr855ing very slowly and that the outcom8 of this r¢vi¢w and ovonlu81
198se renewals may glve rise lo ¢xpenses. At this stage, il 1$ nol possible lo quanlrfy how much these exp•nseg may be. However. th8 Trust888 are confident that the
current Tulal Cash Funds wlll be adgquala lo meo1, rf and when those expenses materiali8e.

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