THAMESIDE GRAND UNION
DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
www.inspirehounslow.co.uk
TGU has two grant funds available from Inspire Hounslow.
One fund will be for grants towards uniform and the second fund is grants toward association activities such as camping etc.
Please contact your GSL if you wish to apply for any of your members who meet the following requirements:
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the recipient lives or is in full time education in the London Borough of Hounslow; and
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the family of the recipient are in receipt of income support or in need of financial assistance.
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD
1 APRIL 2021 TO 31 MARCH 2022
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ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of Thameside Grand Union District Scout Council
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Thameside Grand Union District Scout Council for the year ended 31[st] March 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the District 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 Thameside Grand Union District Scout Council accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Thameside Grand Union District Scout Council as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name; Valerie Weavers
Qualification Accounts Assistant (retired)
Address:-
Date
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES continued
Notes to the Statement of assets and liabilities of the Thameside Grand Union District Scout Council
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(a)[Building valuation based on Insurance renewal 3/6/21 ]
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(b)[Building valuation based on insurance policy 27/7/21 ]
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(c) Combined from all policies listed above
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(d) True value to be assessed by Property and Assets Committee
The above accounts and accompanying statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on
Date 25/05/2022
and signed on their behalf by
| Signature(s) Full Name(s) Position |
(signatures on file) | (signatures on file) |
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| Ernest Lunn | Jenny Lowe | |
| Chair | Treasurer |
Reference and Administration Details
| TRUSTEES: | Name | Other Committees |
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| Ex-Officio - Appointment | ||
| District Chairman | Mr Ernest Lunn | Finance, Buildings and Assets, Appointments |
| District Treasurer | Mrs Jenny Lowe | Finance |
| District Secretary | Vacant | |
| District Commissioner(s) | Mrs Jane Bourne | Finance, Buildings and Assets, Appointments |
| Mrs Rebecca Harding to 31.12.21 | ||
| Mr Ian Willis | ||
| District Explorer Scout | Mr Colin Porter | Award Board Chairman |
| Commissioner |
TRUSTEES: Elected Other Committees Mr Leon P Mielewczyk Finance, Buildings and Assets Mrs Betty Porter Finance, Appointments Mrs Yvonne Mielewczyk Buildings and Assets Mr Daniel Harding Under 25 Representative TRUSTEES: Nominated Other Committees Mr Kenneth C Attewell Finance, Buildings and Assets, Appointments Mr Tony O’Brien Deputy Chairman Mr Tony Smith Finance, Buildings and Assets, Appointments Mrs Teresa Lunn Appointments TRUSTEES: Co-opted Mrs Rebecca Harding Jack Petchey Award Co-ordinator
BANKERS NatWest CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES The Scout Association Trust Corporation District Registration with The Scout Association 013823 Charity Registration Number 1128618 Contact Name and Address Mr Ernest Lunn 54 Heston Road Hounslow TW5 0QP
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Structure, Governance and Management
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The Governing Document.
The 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, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Constitution
The District is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts.
Trustee Selection
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Additional Governance Issues
The District is managed by the District Executive Committee, 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 Committee consists of 3 independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the District Commissioner, District Explorer Scout Commissioner, District Network Leader and elected and nominated representatives of the District
This District Executive Committee exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments and is responsible for:
The maintenance of District property;
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.
Risk 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 mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are:
Damage to the building, property and equipment. The District would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as churches, community youth groups, and other Scout Districts. We would expect to provide support to these groups in similar circumstances. We believe The District has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss.
| This year | Previous Year | ||||
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| £ | £ | ||||
| Monetary Assets (cash, bank & similar funds) | |||||
| Nat West Account | £57,112.21 | £91,470.18 | |||
| HTB - 24 month bond | £100,000.00 | £100,000.00 | |||
| UTB - 24 month bond | £100,000.00 | £100,000.00 | |||
| Virgin Money Charity Deposit Account | £76,997.71 | £334,109.92 | £76,895.61 |
£368,365.79 | |
| Less | |||||
| Cheques issued but not presented | £33,517.75 | ||||
| Funds Carried Forward | £334,109.92 | £334,848.04 | |||
| Accounts reporting to the District | |||||
| Badge Shop Account | £2,416.99 | £2,567.92 | |||
| Explorer Scout Accounts - Centaur | £5,840.44 | £5,075.38 | |||
| Explorer Scout Accounts - Inferno | £74.51 | ||||
| Explorer Scout Accounts - Intrepid | £12,689.66 | £12,567.75 | |||
| Explorer Scout Accounts - Feltham | £1,740.37 | £1,690.29 | |||
| Scout Active Support Accounts - ABC | £1,579.50 | £1,232.63 | |||
| Scout Active Support Accounts - Flightpath | £911.00 | £25,252.47 | £911.00 |
£24,044.97 | |
| Less | |||||
| Cheques issued but not presented | |||||
| £25,252.47 | £24,044.97 | ||||
| Grand Total | £359,362.39 | Grand Total | £358,893.01 | ||
| Non-Monetary Assets -Assets held for Charity's | own use | ||||
| Badge Secretary's stock 1/4/21 | £6,400.47 | £7,846.00 | |||
| Land & buildings CDHQ | (a) | £238,301.00 | £227,821.00 | ||
| Land & buildings 2nd Acton | (a) | £226,179.00 | £216,232.00 | ||
| Land & buildings Hedgerley | (a) | £169,816.00 | £162,348.00 | ||
| Land & buildings Nallhead Road | ( b) | £225,335.00 | £212,180.00 | ||
| Scouting equipment/furniture, etc | (c) | £11,252.00 | £10,741.00 | ||
| District Trophy's (Value nominal value) | (d) | £2,500.00 | £2,500.00 |
Continued over
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ACCOUNTS REPORTING TO TGU DISTRICT
Receipts for period 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022
| This Year District Badge Shop £ Badge receipts £4,659.26 Scout Active Support ABC £5,788.50 Flightpath £0.00 Explorer Scout Units Centaur £4,966.78 Inferno £381.00 Intrepid £921.49 Feltham £1,445.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR |
Previous Year £ £4,659.26 £1,447.68 £6,147.00 £5,788.50 £0.00 £6,783.49 £2,102.37 £7,714.27 £124.25 £18,162.03 |
£1,447.68 £6,147.00 £9,010.11 £16,604.79 |
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Structure, Governance and Management continued
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The District through the membership fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The District is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The District does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Committee 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 District. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular Group or the District as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a Group. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the District.
Reduction or loss of members. The District provides activities for all young people aged 4 to 25. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular Group or the District as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a Group. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the District.
Objectives and Activities
Payments for period 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022
| This Year £ District Badge Shop Paid to District Account £0.00 Purchase of Badges £4,810.19 Scout Active Support ABC £5,441.63 Flightpath £0.00 Explorer Scout Units Centaur £4,201.72 Inferno £306.49 Intrepid £799.58 Feltham £1,394.92 TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR |
Previous Year £ £0.00 £4,810.19 £1,097.54 £6,124.00 £5,441.63 £0.00 £5,863.75 £2,579.15 £6,702.71 £9.19 £16,954.53 |
£1,097.54 £6,124.00 £8,452.09 £15,673.63 |
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The objectives of the District are as a unit of the Scout Association.
The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, 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 by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership.
Members of The District have participated in a wide range of activities and experiences in order to meet the objectives. Full details of these can be found in the Section Reports at the end of this document.
Our grateful thanks go to all the volunteers who provide support for our young people; without their tireless efforts the objectives could not be met.
Public Benefit
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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Achievements and Performance
DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
I have just realised that I will have served as District Chairperson for 10 years in September. As you all know I will be standing down as Chair after my AGM in June this year 2022. Has it been fun well sometimes, other times one would wonder why am I doing this job unpaid with all the problems that have occurred over the years?
Having said that I must again congratulate all in scouting i.e., Group committees, GSL’s, Section Leaders, Section Assistant Leaders and Group Occasional Helpers for taking us through Covid with all the difficulties the dreaded infection brought to us all. You continued to deliver your programmes via Zoom and recently we have got back to normality. Thank you all, from me and the District Executive Committee for your astonishing leadership and dedication in the last two years and beyond to your scouting families. I know the District Commissioners, Ian Willis, Jane Bourne and Rebecca Harding worked extremely hard to keep us afloat and I think we are very lucky to have them.
Quaker Lane 6th Osterley was handed back to the council. I am so sorry but sadly we have also lost 2nd Acton Scout Group this year who tried extremely hard to carry on. Covid has ruined scouting in many ways. I thank Peter Godsall Chair and Fenella Fielding GSL and her team for giving children experiences they would never have had. Leaders thank you for spending part of your lives giving to scouting.
Some good news that 14th Acton Scout Group is rejuvenating. Don Tanswell has taken on the Chairperson’s role with Glen Young as GSL and a fabulous group of leaders. Onwards and Upwards.
The District Executive Committee has had some setbacks. Our Chairperson of the Finance Sub Committee has been in the wars, but with loving care from his wife Yvonne Mielewczyk, Leon is making a great recovery. Thank you, Leon, for carrying on with great gusto and Yvonne for not giving up on me with your minuting secretary role. Thank you, Leon and Yvonne, for all you do in scouting.
| B/fwd | £31,937.10 | £8,803.15 | ||
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| Donations/Grants | ||||
| Inspire Hounslow Grants | £47.99 | £0.00 | ||
| Wreaths | £0.00 | £47.99 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Activities | ||||
| Scouting activities | £4,030.00 | £0.00 | ||
| £4,030.00 | £0.00 | |||
| Admin/Establishment Expenses | ||||
| AGM & Rewards Evenings | £0.00 | £0.00 | ||
| Personal Accident Insurance | £42.00 | £42.00 | ||
| DC & Trustee expenses | £272.00 | £125.21 | ||
| Miscellaneous | £0.00 | £314.00 | £0.00 | £167.21 |
| TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR | £36,329.09 | £8,970.36 |
Unfortunately, Rebecca Harding has had to step down from her role as one of our District Commissioners but pleased to say she continues with us on the committee. Ian Willis and Jane Bourne are doing a great job. Thank you, guys, on behalf of all at TGU.
The District Committee voted and agreed to help our groups again this year with the same subsidy as we gave in 2021. Again, we continue not to charge a district levy to our youth members. We voted for this year a one-off saving of £11.00 per child. Groups I hope this helps a little.
I have always liked to take this opportunity to praise and thank my committee. In life you are only as good as your committee:
Unfortunately, Tony O’Brien is also stepping down as Deputy Chairperson and resigning from the committee.
Our finance team, Jennifer Lowe Treasurer, Betty Porter and Leon Mielewczyk Chair of the Finance Sub Committee are always there for us. Leon is also Assistant County Treasurer. Jennifer has been amazing getting stuck into the intricacies of on-line banking and dealing with payments, bills, bank transfers etc, etc. Thank you, guys, for your time and expertise keeping us safe and presenting accurate figures for us to agree. Beautiful Betty (BEM) continues to help Cubs at 3rd Osterley Sea Scouts.
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PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR
| This Year | Previous Year | |||
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| This Year | Previous Year | |||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Premises Hedgerley | ||||
| Insurance | £314.43 | £301.91 | ||
| Electricity | £128.10 | £111.72 | ||
| Water | £147.70 | £95.48 | ||
| Maintenance | £0.00 | £590.23 | £1,766.00 | £2,275.11 |
| Premises Chiswick DHQ | ||||
| Insurance | £325.01 | £312.02 | ||
| Rent | £100.00 | £100.00 | ||
| Electricity | £2,140.38 | £150.75 | ||
| Water | £61.15 | £109.85 | ||
| Fire Extinguishers | £83.52 | £414.72 | ||
| Maintenance | £21,095.87 | £23,805.93 | £858.29 | £1,945.63 |
| Premises Acton HQ | ||||
| Sale Cost | £4,000.00 | |||
| Utility Bills | £307.69 | |||
| Insurance | £359.90 | £4,667.59 | £345.38 | £345.38 |
| Premises Quaker Lane | ||||
| Insurance | £0.00 | £229.96 | ||
| Electricity | £0.00 | £72.72 | ||
| Rent | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £302.68 |
| Premises Nallhead Road | ||||
| Insurance | £467.61 | £442.42 | ||
| Ground Rent | £106.00 | £53.00 | ||
| Electricity | £443.10 | £642.37 | ||
| Water | £0.00 | £0.00 | ||
| Maintenance | £1,856.64 | £2,873.35 | £2,796.56 | £3,934.35 |
| C/fwd | £31,937.10 | £8,803.15 |
Achievements and Performance continued
Colin Porter District Explorer Scout Commissioner (DESC) is making progress with the explorer units. Also, Chairperson of the District Awards Panel. Colin is still working on Compass to tidy up and remove the inaccuracies. Thank you, Colin.
Hedgerley Scout Camp. I have asked Tony Smith to take over the management of the site and Tony agreed. Thank you, Tony. Leon and Yvonne who have managed the camp site for 25 years have had to step down this year. It is strange how we accept a well-run operation and never give much thought and appreciation to how well it was managed. We all would like to thank Leon and Yvonne for their commitment and time spent over the years. When I say time spent, I mean actually cutting the grass, maintaining the buildings, painting etc and making it fit for purpose for whoever used It and on call 24 hours a day.
Dee Smith with Tony Smith continue to manage and operate a 1st class Badge Shop. Excellent well done. Groups’, please purchase/continue to purchase your badges and uniforms from Dee and Tony. The profit within TGU makes sense.
Daniel Harding (ASL) of 3rd Hanworth Scout Group our under 25 representative. Thank you, Daniel.
The generic lease has been completed and agreed by all groups. Ken Attewell and I will take the individual leases to the Scout Association for their approval in May. We will, ask The Scout Association Trust Corporation to be our Custodian Trustees. The charge is a one off £600 per group. 10th Feltham re location is still outstanding and seems to come to a standstill but I am still pursuing the council.
Ken Attewell and myself have been extremely busy with sorting and clearing all the years of paraphernalia collected at Chiswick District Scout Headquarters. A refurbishment is taking place this year to improve the buildings for our groups with a new office building and accessibility for a standalone facility, including safety issues. Fortunately, our Playgroup Pre-school Nursery is progressing well. We also have a Brownies group using the hall on Monday evenings. Chiswick Village Community Group, and the Dance School continue to use the facility with an occasional birthday party.
Our car park has been resurfaced thanks to our neighbour who used the car park to gain access to her garden for refurbishment. Tony Smith managed the new metal store installed by the side of the building with the old store dismantled and removed. This allowed Ken and I to relocate tentage and equipment etc for the use of the district scout groups. The roundel shed is next on the list to go. Ken Attewell has managed and gone beyond the call of duty looking after CDSHQ for many years. To help Ken I have asked Tony Smith to become the assistant manager. Thank you, Tony.
Slimming World continues to use Nallhead Road and is slowly gaining more punters. Lindon Bennett School continues to use the car park at the front of the building during school terms. Safety issues have been carried out and the building is now legal. I have asked Keith Robbins ABC ASU to take over from me and become the Manager of the venue. Keith has agreed and I thank him for his care.
Teresa Lunn, District Appointments Secretary is also standing down at the end of June after three and a half years. Teresa stepped in to help out and I thank my wife for her diligence and commitment. Quite a learning curve. Teresa thanks Colin Porter for his help and support. Ken Attewell is Chair of the Appointments Committee. The committee consists of Betty Porter, Colin Porter, Dee Smith, Janet Coles, Ken Attewell, Nicola Collis, Teresa Lunn, Tony Smith, Trevor Golder and Val May. Teresa has worked hard and has
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reduced the waiting list to zero after Covid. All in TGU please take every opportunity to enlist parents especially at Squirrel/Beaver Group Level who we hope would commit for a few years to scouting.
I would like to congratulate 3rd Hanworth Scout Group Committee and Andrew Griffiths GSL for being the first group to entertain Squirrels and take on the responsibility for these young children.
Thank you all in TGU, for your time and effort you bring to your groups. Where would you find people giving their time for free to young people, delivering a curriculum of team work, friendship and fun. Finally, as always can I thank my executive committee who have supported me over the last nine and a half years. It has been fun working with you. Teresa and I will still be part of the ABC ASU cohort, so we will see you around. Take care all and thank you once again.
Ernest Lunn District Chairman Thames Grand Union
On behalf of the District Executive Committee
DISTRICT COMMISSIONER
Welcome to our first AGM in two years where we have been able to meet face to face. It has been so encouraging to see leaders back in their groups and the numbers of members on the increase once again. Group camps and events are back in the diaries and those which have already taken place have proved to be very successful.
Our report for this meeting historically consists of a long list of thank you’s and this year is no exception. We must begin by thanking Ernie and Teresa for all their help and dedication to our district in their roles as Chair and District Appointments Secretary. As yet we have no idea how we are going to fill their shoes but we will make every effort to continue their good work with the help of the rest of the Executive Committee.
As mentioned in our last annual report and following further discussion, we have unfortunately had to make the difficult decision to close two more groups, 2nd Acton and 6th Hanworth. However, on a more positive note, we have opened our first squirrel drey at 3rd Hanworth. Congratulations to Andrew and the rest of his team on a very successful investiture evening when 16 squirrels jumped around the building waggling their tails!! No nuts but plenty of cake!!
Our newly appointed Appointment Committee members, Val and Nicola, are finding their feet and as usual, Trevor is leading the way in TGU keeping us up to speed with our training requirements. Our compliance percentages for training are fantastic. A huge thank you to him and his team of Training Advisers for all that they do in enabling TGU to set such a good example to the rest of the County. We must also include in this thanks, Roger Rixon, who has almost single handedly run First Response modules for TGU as and when required, including one where we had a very important person in attendance!
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RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR
Membership Subscriptions Income from Groups 2020/21 Income from Groups 2021/22 Less paid to County / HQ Investment Income Received HTB 24 month bond Interest UTB 24 month bond interest Bank Interest VMCDA Property Hedgerley camp ivcome Rents Chiswick DHQ Insurance 2nd Acton Rents Nallhead Road Donations/Grants Inspire Hounslow Grant Grants/Donations Activities Scouting activities Sundry Receipts 2nd Acton Funds Transfer TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR |
This Year £ £28,316.25 -£37,545.25 £800.00 £950.00 £102.10 £2.00 £9,186.00 £0.00 £4,610.00 £0.00 £120.00 £4,325.00 £24,724.87 |
Previous Year £ £ £ £24,671.25 -£9,229.00 -£33,517.75 -£8,846.50 £1,754.96 £2,011.07 £1,852.10 £376.27 £4,142.30 £2.00 £5,421.75 £345.38 £13,798.00 £4,706.25 £10,475.38 £1,000.00 £120.00 £40,045.00 £41,045.00 £4,325.00 £2,160.00 £2,160.00 £24,724.87 £0.00 £0.00 £35,590.97 £48,976.18 |
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Unfortunately, Becky stepped down as District Commissioner at the start of the year but she continues to be involved with the Jack Petchey nominations as well as leading Feltham ESU. We are still looking for someone who would step up to be ADC Scouts but Nikki and Alison are doing a great job as ADC Cubs and Beavers respectively. Now that we are slowly returning to some kind of normality we are hoping to re-introduce some district events and are currently discussing the type of event which might appeal the most
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RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT SUMMARY
Achievements and Performance continued
with the GSLs. Once we have agreed what these are we will be circulating dates well in advance so everyone is aware of them.
| This Year DISTRICT Cash, Bank and similar funds brought forward £334,848.04 £334,848.04 Accounts Reporting to the District B/F Badge Shop Account £2,567.92 Explorer Scout Accounts - Centaur £5,075.38 Explorer Scout Accounts - Intrepid £12,567.75 Explorer Scout Accounts - Feltham £1,690.29 Scout Active Support Accounts - ABC £1,232.63 Scout Active Support Accounts - Flightpath £911.00 £24,044.97 DISTRICT RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR £35,590.97 DISTRICT PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR £36,329.09 DISTRICT NET RECEIPTS (PAYMENTS) FOR THE YEAR -£738.12 ACCOUNTS REPORTING RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR £18,162.03 ACCOUNTS REPORTING PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR £16,954.53 ACCOUNTS REPORTING NET RECEIPTS (PAYMENTS) £1,207.50 CASH, BANK & SIMILAR FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD £358,893.01 CASH, BANK & SIMILAR FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD £359,362.39 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS STATEMENT Combined opening Balances Less Reserves £65,000.00 Designated Funds £292,689.66 Restricted Funds £1,433.68 Total of Unrestricted Funds |
Previous £294,842.22 |
Previous £294,842.22 |
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| £294,842.22 | ||
| £2,217.78 £4,155.64 £13,044.53 £1,575.23 £1,209.63 £911.00 |
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| £23,113.81 | ||
| £48,976.18 £8,970.36 |
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| **£40,005.82 ** | ||
| £16,604.79 £15,673.63 |
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| £931.16 | ||
| £317,956.03 | ||
| **£358,893.01 ** | ||
| £359,362.39 £359,123.34 |
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| £239.05 |
Chiswick District HQ is undergoing a facelift and once improvements have been made it is hoped that it will be used more for district meetings. Special thanks should go to Ken, Ernie and Tony Smith who have worked tirelessly and without complaint to achieve this goal. We are sure you will notice a difference when you next visit.
In the background, and not to be forgotten, are our District Treasurer, Jenny and her team, Leon and Betty, and, of course, the rest of the District Executive Committee. Thank you all for all that you do. Several of our members have succumbed to periods of ill health in the past year but are now on the mend and we are hoping to invite others to join us in the forthcoming months.
We have presented numerous wood beads over the past year as well as several service award certificates. We have also given out Commissioner Commendation certificates and one Chief Scout Personal award.
We should also congratulate our youth members who have been selected to attend the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea in 2023. We have seven young people going; Sasha, Alexander, Akash and Olivia all from 1st Osterley and Centaur ESU and Xois, Emma and Sophie from 4th Heston and Inferno ESU. Lizzie Turner AESL at Inferno ESU is also going as part of the leadership team. We also have four others who narrowly missed out on this selection but who are going to the Haarlem Jamborette; Ellie from 4th Hounslow and Aidan, Daisy and Tanvee from 1st Osterley. Many congratulations to you all.
Jane Bourne and Ian Willis - District Commissioners
Thameside Grand Union
Financial Review
This is the thirteenth full set of accounts for Thameside Grand Union Scout District.
The district budgets to break even each year, but this financial year show a small loss of £738.12.
The campsite at Hedgerley has remained closed due to the pandemic and my ill health. The running costs and maintenance are still being covered by the Hospitality Grant.
Following the closure on the 2[nd] Acton we are also in the process of selling the Eastbourne Road site.
The saga of the renewal of the leases with LBH is at long last reaching an end and we hope to finalise this coming year, within the budget allocated.
The CDHQ in Oxford Road is undergoing a renovation project that has a total budget of £60,000. Income is still being received from the users as the work goes on.
The Nallhead Road building has provided some income for the district from the school for use of parking area and Slimming World when they are allowed to meet.
Restricted fund is the Grant from Inspire Hounslow for uniforms and Activities. Only one application was received this year and one grant paid out.
TGU has been able to offer a discount of the membership fees that are paid to GLMW
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THAMESIDE GRAND UNION DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
THAMESIDE GRAND UNION DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
and HQ. This year, to assist groups again through the pandemic, we went over the budgeted amount in order to reduce the fee paid by the youth members to be the same as last year at £33.75. We reduce the fee by £11.00/head, a total of £9229. Again there has been no need for a District levy to be charged.
We also have a reduction in the income from our investment accounts as the interest rates have dropped. But we hope they will rise when we come to renew them towards the end of the financial year. However we are in a good financial position and plan to keep supporting our groups as best we can.
I would like to thank Jenny Lowe (District Treasurer) and Betty Porter (FSC member) for their work with look after the District accounts.
I would also like to thank all the account reporting treasurers for providing the information required to produce these accounts.
Leon Mielewczyk – TGU Finance Sub-committee Chair
Designated Funds Policy
The District Executive Committee designated funds to be held for specific purposes as follows:
| Hedgerley Scout Camp Site Chiswick DHQ Chiswick DHQ Planned Maintenance Nallhead Road Building Nallhead Road Planned Maintenance Activity Fund Camps etc Scout Hut Lease Renewal Badge shop funds Scout Active Support funds Explorer Scout Funds Network Funds Sponsorship of Scouting Events Young Leader Training Development of Scouting in TGU Total of Designated Funds Restricted Funds Inspire Hounslow Activity and Uniform Grant Total of Restricted Funds Total of Restricted and Designated Funds |
£20,000.00 £9,000.00 £47,400.00 £9,000.00 £1,500.00 £4,044.14 £9,194.15 £2,416.99 £2,490.50 £20,340.98 £1,102.90 £7,000.00 £1,200.00 £158,000.00 |
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| £292,689.66 | |
£1,433.68 |
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| £1,433.68 | |
| £294,123.34 |
Reserves Policy
The District's policy on reserves is to hold
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Sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District should income and fundraising activities fall short. The District Executive Committee considers that the District should hold £15,000 a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs
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Sufficient resources to comply with demolition and clearance costs specified in the exit terms of our Leases. The District Executive Committee estimates that the district should hold £50,000 for this.
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