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Dean Ashpole-chapman
District Conrnmissioner
Report
As I write this my final report a5 District
Commissioner for Cotswold Edge. it is time to
refLect and to look at notjust 2023124 but my
time from 2019 to this years AGM.
lives. walked the height of Mount Kilimanjaro
Ilndoorsl, we ceLebrated St George's Day
online, we made funny videos about toilet
rolls, created online programmes, met in a
social distance way and reconnected with
friends they had not seen for months.
When I was interviewed forthe roLe, I was full
of enthusiasm and optimism for the future
which started off well, pLanning a large District
Jamboree near Chipping Sodbury. the future of
Mafeking and of course growth.
Just before I started the
District Joined in with the
County for our First
Scouting attendance at
Bristol Pride, attended
various Groups from the
DistricL And we have attended each one since.
Progress was starting and as we Moved into
2020 a new virus was emerging in China Little
did we know what impactthis was going to
have on the WorLd. Scouting. young people
and our Volunteers. As we sat in a cold,
freezing Mafeking in March discussing the
future plans for the site around me phones
started pinging with text messages and emails
with the heart wrenching news -all Face-to-
face Scouting activitie5 must cease for an
indefinite period."
Through this period we also saw VoLunteers
reflect on their positions and unfortunately
saw numbers drop of our Adult VoLur)teers.
As we came out we entered a brand new
world we started to see the impact of COVID
on our young people. for a lot of our younger
members they had only ever known Online or
very reduced Scouting start to transition into
We all headed home and reflected on the
news and the start of great change, ingenuity
and challenges. Our volunteers and young
people didn't Let us down, leaders created
activity packs. zoomlteams Leftthe reaLm of the
office and become an essentiaL part of our
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fatt to face groups post COVID has seen a
The journey was not easy, as we had
lack of confidence. increased anxiety and Loss contrartors put up prices or cancel contracts.
of communication skilLs, as they missed out on costs of raw materia15 increasing and changes
the important miLestones transitioning
in design from the original suppLier. l am
bel￿een year groups in schooL
immensely grateful of all the Volunteers who
gave up theirtime to 5UPPOrtwith their
expertise and determination and to everyone
who helped raise funds including our Groups.
Young People and Grant Funders.
Through this period when we were alLowed to
meet outdoors we turned our thoughts to our
older young people and getting Mafeking
ready for opening back up for our young
people to use especially as an outdoor space.
we heLd weekly cLeanuphidy sessions on site
September 2021 saw our newest section
launch called Squirrels (ages 4 to 61 we are
very fortunate to have three drays in the
Distri¢ first was at 2nd Frampton CottrelL
(Now merged with 1st Frampton CottrelU and
two drays at 1st Yate. These young peopLe are
having some amazing adventures and their
Leaders are enjoying the adventure as welL
,1 I. _IIIwL
June 2022 saw the District come togetherwsth
Bristol South for the First Ever Big Fiesta at
Woodhouse Park which had been taken back
into County hands
to run by the
amazing Andy
Scully and his
Team. We couLdn't
have asked for a
better weekend
Andy even put on
the weather for us. Over 870 young people
and 300 Adults cometogetherfrom the two
for anyone who wanted to join us. these
working party days helped our young people
and adults to come together and re-connecL
As we worked though the site we started to
see how tired and exhausted Mafeking was
becoming. This started off my what I caLI my
COVID madness of starting work on replacing
the oLd halL. This was a project of passion and
of enthusiasm to provide a new faciLrty for
future generations to enjoy and to call home.
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Districts sharing stories. equipment and
making Long lasting friends and connections.
or Good Service Awards showing appreciation
for their hardwork and dedication.
June also saw the County
As I move on to Look after Mafeking as the
awarded with the Queens
District Centre Lead Volunteer. I wish you aLL
Award for Voluntary Service the best for the Future and hope you give my
IM8E for VoLunteer Groups). replacementthe support you have aLI given
me.
The Queen's Award
forvoluntary Seyvlce
TheA4BEforvolunle£rgroup5
Yours in Scouting
Unfortunately in 2020 we saw MarshfieLd
Scout Group move over to Bath taking the
District from 20 Groups to 19.
Dean AshpoLe-Chapman
District Lead Volunteer
In 2021 we saw 1st Winterborne 1st.
Michaelsl close its doors taking group numbers
down to 18.
In 2023 saw 1st Pucklechurch close suddenLy
at the end of the SchooL Year and 2nd
Frampton Cottrell Merge with 1st Frampton
Cottrell.
In 2024 saw 1st Raysfield cLose it's doors but
we are thankful to 1st Yate who were able to
take a lot of the Young People in.
Many peopLe will know that these closures
took a personal tone with myself and my
mental health which has impacted me
massively on my love of Scouting. But as l am
writing this we see some slithers of new hope
and Growth as people are starting to come
forward to volunteer and even more exciting a
new Group starting at Mafeking, 1st Ram HILL
which starts in September 2024.
The roLe of a District Commissioner for me has
be a manager. friend, shoulder to cry on.
referee. odd job man and much more. It aLways
makes me happy to visit Groupslunits, award
our amazing voLunteers with Long Service andl
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Charity DetaiLs
Charity name:
Cotswold Edge District Scout Council
1127669 IEngLand and Wales)
Charity Number:
Charity Registere
Address:
Mafeking HaLL. Serridge Lane
Ram HilL. Coalpit Heath, BS36 2UF
Charity
Correspondence
Address:
District Lead VoLunteer
Mafeking HalL. Serridge Lane
Ram Hill, Coalpit Heath, BS36 2UF
Bankers
Lloyds Bank
Address:
12 Rowcroft, Stroud, GL5 3BD
Website:
www.cesd.org.uk
Contsrt us:
district@cesd.org.uk
Telephone:
COTSWOLD
EUGE
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Our governance structure,
Board membership and Team Structure
1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024
Distrirt Executive Committee
District Vice Presidents
District Explorer Scout Commissioner
erek Forward
Steve & Pat Spokes
District Commissioner
Dean AshpoLe-Chapman
Deputy District Commissioner
Alan Northern IUntiL March 241
District Chair
Vacant
Ele
ed Members
rnold Tucker
District Treasurer
ris Harris
Deb Bryden
lan Robinson
District Minutes Secretary
Jayne Cross
Jrfonne Andow
ames Chandler
Henry Park
District Team
District Commissioner
Dean Ashpole-chapman
District Youth Commissioner
Vacant
Deputy District Commissioner
Alan Northern IUntiL March 24)
ADC Scouts
son Newton
District Quartermaster
Steve Spokes
District Explorer Scout Commissioner
Derek Forward {UntiL March 241
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Our Groups & Units
Cotswold Edge District covers a large area of South Gloucestershire mainly North
of the M4 with Pucklechurch to the South. With 16 Groups. 7 Explorer Units and I
Young Leader Unit we are one of the Largest Districts within the Scouting County
of Avon.
Our groups & units
1st Woodend
1st Falfield
1st Thornbury
Sharmafi ESU
2nd Thornbury
1st Wickwar
3rt1 Thornbury
t Y•te
2nd Alverston
1st Olverston
1st Chippin9
Sodbury
t Seven) Beach
1st Almondsbury
1st Ray51ield
aosed P•Jrch 24
tsl Wlnterbotsrne
Down & Burysid•
1st Pu¢klechur£h
.2nd Fr•mpton
Cotterell
MBfeking Hall
Zeus ESU
1st Frampton
Cotttrtll Zio
aosed July 23
Merged wtth 1st
Fr¥rnpton Cottrell
Mar¢h Z4
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Description of the charitys trusts
CotswoLd Edge Scout District's governing documents are those of The Scout Association.
They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the
Association and The Policy, Organization and Rules of The Scout Association.
The District is a trust estabLished under its ruLes which are common to aLL Scouts.
The Trugteeg are appointed in accordance with the Policy. Organization and Rules of The
Scout Association.
The District is managed by the District Executive Committee, the members of which are
the 'Charity Trustees 'of the 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 Committee consists of 3 independent representatives al Chair, Treasurer and
Secretary together with the District Commissioner, Youth Commissioner, and District Ex-
pLorer Scout Commissioner. Network Commissioner, elected members. nominated mem-
bers and co-opted members. The committee meet 4 times a year at approximateLy three-
monthly intervals.
This District Executive Committee exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting
the responsibiLities of the appointments and is responsibLe for..
The maintenance and upkeep of the District Headquarters (Mafeking HalLI;
The raising of funds and the administration of District finance;
The insurance of persons, property and equipment.
District public occasions;
Assisting in the recruitment of Leaders and other adult support.
Appointing any sub committees that may be required..
Appointing District Administrators and Advisors other than those who are eLected.
ExpLorer Scout Units and Young Leaders Scouting across the Districi.
Network Scouting across the District.
Scout Active Support Unit
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Risks and Internal Control
The District Executive Committee has identified the major risks to which they believe the
District is exposed. these have been reviewed and systems have been established to miti-
gate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are:
Damage to buildings• property and equipmenL
The Distrirt would requestthe use of buildings. property and equipment from Scout
Groups and ExpLorer Units from within the Distric( neighboring organizations such as
churches. community centers and other youth organisations. Similar reciprocal arrange-
ments exist with these organisations. 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 ac-
cident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before aLL activities.
RedU￿d income from fundraising.
The District is primariLy reliant upon in come from subscriptions and fundraising. The Dis-
trict does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities shouLd there be a major re-
durtion in income. The Commitee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the
income to the District on an ongoing basis. either temporariLy or permanentLy.
Reduction or loss of leaders.
The District is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the
DistricL If there was any redurtion in the number of leaders to an unacceptabLe leveL in a
particuLar area l Unit or section within a Group there would have to be a contraction, con-
solidation or closure of a UniL Group or Section. In the worst case scenario the complete
cLosure of the DistricL
Reduction or loss of members.
The District provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 25. If there was a reduction
in membership in a particuLar areal Unit or Group or a section within a Group then there
would have to be a contraction. consolidation or cLosure of that particuLar Unit I Section.
In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group or Unit
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Summary of the objerts of the charity
Objectives
The objectives of the District are as a unit of the Scout Association as set in the
governing documents of the Association.
The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young peopLe in
achieving their fuLI physicaL, inteLlertual, sociaL and spiritual potentials, as individuaLs. as
responsible citizens and as members of their LocaL nationaL and internationaL
communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is to prepare young
people with the skills for Life by providing an enjoyabLe and attractive scheme of
progressive training. based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult
Leadership.
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 attitude's.
Co-operation We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends.
The Scout Method
Scouting exists to activeLy engage and support young people in their personaL develop-
menL empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. 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.
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Summary of the main achievements of the
tharity during the year
Growth
In Cotswold Edge there is a large number of young people on our waiting lists, and
mony more who huve not been able to consider joining because there is either no
Scout Group or Explorer Unit near where they live or the ones that are there are
full. We will work to give more young people the opportunity to join the everyday
adventure of Scouting.
Male
Female
Self
Identify
Totsl
Youth Membership
Adults
1034
332
1369
208
162
370
Inclusivrty
We will ensure Scouting develops and is 5U5tuinable in the m05t deprived parts of our
District, we will welcome all members of society, and be seen a5 open to people from
all buckgrounds by the generolpublic.
White
Mixed/ Asianl
Blackl
Prefer
Multiple Asian Caribbean not to r:
ethic
British or African
Groups
37
Total
Youth Membership
Adults
1210
19
1369
326
40
370
Youth Membershlp
Adults
107
13
22
99
54
1066
1369
31
43
267
370
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Cotswold Edge District Scout Council
Accounts from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024
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MONETARY ASSETS
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Name
Dean As
oLe-Chapman
District Lead VoLunteer {Outgoing}
Position:
Date:
12th September 2024
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