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REIGATE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2022

Including

MINUTES OF THE 2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and AGM 2022 Agenda

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REIGATE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday 5[th] July 2022 at 7.30 pm Reigate South Park Church

AGENDA

  1. Introduction

  2. Apologies for absence

  3. Agree the Minutes of the 2021 Annual General Meeting

  4. Receive and adopt the Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2022

  5. Receive and adopt the Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2022

  6. Appoint the District Chair (District Commissioner's nomination)

  7. Elections and appointments:

  8. (a) Elect the District Secretary

  9. (b) Elect the District Treasurer

  10. (b) Elect members to the District Executive Committee

  11. (d) Appoint members to the District Executive Committee

    • (District Commissioner's nominations)

  12. (e) Co-opt members to the District Executive Committee

  13. (f) Appoint a Group Scouter to the County Scout Council

  14. (g) Appoint a ‘Young Representative’ to the County Scout Council

  15. (h) Appoint the Independent Examiner

    1. Awards

  17. Address by the District President, if present

  18. Address by the County Representative

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Trustees' Annual Report for the year 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022

Charity name: REIGATE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL Charity's principal address: Tanfield. Hogspudding Lane, Dorking RH5 5DU Charity Registration Number: 1140186 Scout District registration number: 15417

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity District Executive Committee

All trustees acted for the whole year except where stated

Section A Reference and administration details

Trustee name Office
Ex-Officio: Eddie Warans Chair
Peter Salisbury Secretary
Graham Hanson Treasurer
Andrew Bolton D. Commissioner – Programme
Tony Brown D. Commissioner – Strategy
Adrian Jackson D. Commissioner – Adult Support
Miles Baker District Scout Network Leader
Marcus Martin-Burns Youth Commissioner
Kama Miller-Gambie Youth Commissioner
Elected Members: Kim Farnes
LibbyGreen Chair, Appointments AdvisoryCommittee
Graham Tilford Scout ShopManager
AndyHarwood
Kevin Smith
Nominated
Members:		 John Van Hoof Resigned 16th October 2021
Danielle Swart Resigned 12th January2022
Co-Opted Members: JudyClark Public Relations
MaryOsborn Scout Active Support Unit Manager
Spencer Mitchell Warden, Jordan Heights Campsite

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Section B Structure, governance and management

Type of 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.

How the charity is constituted: The District is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts.

Trustee selection methods: 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.

This District Executive Committee exists to support the District Commissioners 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 has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss; these include two authorisations for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policy to ensure that insurable risks are covered.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objectives of the charity set out in its governing document:

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.

Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects:

Refer to the report in section D below by the District Commissioner TeamDC.

Public Benefit:

Subscriptions are charged for membership to cover immediate running costs of the District and these do not unduly restrict membership. The District follows the principle that no one should be excluded because of their inability to pay membership subscriptions. Two key principles demonstrate that Scouting's aims are for the public benefit and that through the Scout method young people develop towards their full potential and that there is a clear link between the benefits for young people and the purpose of Scouting. The safety of young people is taken very seriously and the benefits Scouting activities provide far outweigh the risks. Any private benefits from Scouting are incidental, other than to those as a beneficiary.

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Section D Achievements and performance

It seems like only yesterday that I last presented this report, but a lot has happened over the last 12 months. Our emergence, fully, from lockdown was welcomed by everyone – our young people and leaders alike, as we returned back to normal meetings, outdoor activities and perhaps most importantly nights away whether that was a sleepover, expedition, or summer camp. It’s fair to say that this had been what we missed the most.

Our membership numbers have bounced back to pre-covid levels. As at the January 2022 census date we recorded 1496 young people across the District, approximately an 8.5% increase on last year’s numbers.

Some groups are still seeing the impact where leaders left during lockdown but it also encouraging to see a number of new faces. Thank you to all those that have taken on roles over the last year, or taking on new / additional roles. Without our adult volunteers we would not be able to offer the diverse, exciting and engaging programmes.

In August 2023 the World Scout Jamboree takes place in South Korea. A selection process was undertaken earlier this year which saw 34 applicants from our District. Congratulations to the 9 that have that been selected and already started their journey. We look forward to hearing back from them as this journey continues.

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to new activities embracing technology. There hasn’t been the opportunity to reintroduce District Scout events, but these will hopefully return soon. We do, however, have Scoutabout to look forward to in July!

10 Chief Scout Platinum and Diamond Awards have been presented, lots of DofE action and the most pleasing – 3 Queen Scout Awards. Well done to all.

Our Young Leader Unit has been bust with lots of training culminating in 13 Young Leader Awards and another 5 nearing completion.

A number of SASU help in other ways such as running the Scout Shop, acting as part of the Appointment Advisory Committee (AAC) and running the Young Leader Scheme.

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And lots more. In addition, in August 2021 we ran two activity days for Reigate & Banstead’s Summer activity programme.

We’ve enhanced the tomahawk throwing range, replaced the archery targets and re-hung the archery netting. With the help of the Probation Service, we’re replacing all the fencing around the site to provide a consistent look. Sadly we’ve experienced a few break ins and trespasses some of which caused considerable damage. This was upsetting, considering the time and effort put into the site by so many.

Sadly we have to report that we’ve lost some leaders who have ‘gone home’.

This year we have lost a wonderful Leader, Liz (Woodpecker) after a short and brave battle with breast cancer. She was Beaver Leader with 34th Reigate but was also ADC (Beavers) for a number of years.

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David has had a long association with Scouting in various roles but fondly remembered as a former District Commissioner and his passion for flying. He amassed 71 years of service and received the Silver Wolf in 1983. For many years he organised flying experiences for Scouts and his vast experience always meant that he was on hand to provide valuable advice and support.

There may be others that I have missed or not aware of so for all those not mentioned we remember them.

A number of awards have been presented over year and congratulations to everyone for achieving these. Particular ones to call out:

And a special mention to Margaret who, having been presented her Bar to the Silver Acorn in November 2020, was able to attend the St George’s Day celebrations at Windsor this year. A great honour and well done!

So, it leaves me to express a number of thanks to lots of people for whom the provision of Scouting within the District would not exist.

Thank you to every single leader, helper and volunteer that no matter what role they perform ensure that our young people have the greatest experiences week in, week out.

Thank you to Margaret and her team of training advisors /administrators who ensure, with a little bit of encouragement, that we remain compliant with our training.

Thank you to Libby and the AAC, and Alan who ensure that our new adult volunteers are welcomed into the District.

Thank you to Spencer and the JH team who ensure that we have a great facility that we can use to provide outdoor adventure and experiences.

Thank you to Steve and all those that provide the Young Leader training who ensure that they are equipped with the necessary skills to make a positive contribution in their groups / sections.

Thank you to those in the background who ensure that the support is there – SASU for all being on hand to support events, the Scout Shop for the constant supply of badges, the Exec for keeping us all in order.

As always, the final thank you goes to our young people. To our newest Squirrels, our exploring Beavers, our creative Cubs, our ‘have-a-go’ Scouts, our supportive Explorers and our youthful Network, thank you for continuing to embrace the Scouting adventure, participating in your various meetings and events, and for always bringing a smile.

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The last year saw us re-emerge, the next year will see us flourish and grow. So, from Team DC, a huge thank you to everyone.

Tony Brown, District Commissioner (Strategy) On behalf of TeamDC

Section E: Financial Review

Summary of Financial Performance

The accounts this year have again been produced on an income and expenditure basis taking into account accruals and prepayments of costs. The 2021/22 period was again impacted by Covid, but also again the District has been fortunate in being applicable for Local/National Covid Grants which have been a significant help to the District in terms of mitigating any impact on the revenue normally expected from the shop and any excess from Jordan Heights.

The Income & Expenditure summary shows a net income of £17,675, which is substantially better than the budgeted level, i.e. the District budgeted for a negative operating income due to the District subsidising Group Subs via a reduction in reserves. However, the District received a further £10,667 (plus an additional £8,097 accrued from last year) of Local/National Covid Grants, which thus resulted in the positive net income.

Similarly to last year, the majority of cost areas were less than the budgeted performance due to curtailed activities, and the only area that exceeded the budgeted level was “equipment costs” mainly relating to agreed costs to improve the District Mobile Display Unit. Despite the Covid impact, the District Shop contributed £2,300 of net income, and Jordan Heights contributed a positive net income even after absorbing maintenance and repair costs.

Because the end of year reconciliation confirmed that District income vs expenditure was significantly better than the budget expectations, due to the impact of the Covid Grants, and that the District reserves remain above the agreed minimum level, the District Executive Committee were again able to approve an end of year rebate to Groups, totalling £6,148, which was allocated as part of the 2022/23 subs collection but included in the 2021/22 accounts. This means that once again the District sub for 2022/23 is net zero, as a result of the rebate (£4.11 per head), which coupled with a net zero increase in HQ/County subs has enabled the District to hold the overall subs required from Groups at the same level as in 2021/22.

The District holds £1,644 as Restricted Funds, which is predominately allocated to the Jack Harwood Fund. In terms of Designated Funds, there is £5,750 allocated to the Jamboree reserve, being the cumulative agreed annual allocation minus in year payment commitments to County, plus £4,248 allocated to the Baden Drive repairs reserve, i.e., the agreed cumulative District annual allocation of £2,000 per year as a Designated Fund to cover small repairs to Baden Drive on an ongoing basis, net of any in year incurred Baden drive costs.

In terms of the Balance Sheet, the District continues to hold funds in a Current account and Gold account at CAF bank, together with separate CAF accounts for the District Scout Shop, Jordan Heights and for Scout Network, as well as funds being held with Shawbrook Bank, the Scout Association Charity Deposit Account and in Schroder Investments. At the year-end these assets amounted to £197,506 (vs £188,346 last year). Other main assets are the value of the Baden Drive HQ (£750,000) and Shop stock (£8,960). The main liabilities are the retained subs (£56,829). Overall therefore, Assets less Liabilities is £897,046 (vs £881,514 last year). The District thus remains in a healthy financial state at the year end.

The Districts policy on reserves is to hold sufficient reserves to continue the charitable activities of the District should income and fundraising activities fall short. The District Executive Committee considers that the District holds sufficient reserves to satisfy this policy, having undertaken during previous years a detailed review of reserves. The review concluded that an appropriate level of reserves to cover contingencies on Baden Drive, Jordan Heights and operating costs was £100,000,

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which remains the current view. Currently unrestricted reserves (net of Baden drive building asset) are circa £147,000 (vs c£131,000 last year), thus still aligning with the approved plan to allow District to redistribute excess reserves back to Groups over a five year period in the form of subs rebates, to allow managing of any future risks, and also to build up from these excess reserves a restricted fund of £2,000 per annum to cover small repairs at Baden Drive.

Contingent Liabilities

The County Executive has noted and approved the agreement between Reigate and East Surrey Scout Councils that, should at some stage in the future the property known as that on Baden Drive, Horley, become unavailable for scouting use and be sold by Reigate District Scout Council, East Surrey District Scout Council may at that time claim an interest of 30/263 of the net sale proceeds. Net sale proceeds to be calculated after allowing for costs incurred by Reigate District Scout Council, from 1 April 2010, to improve the fabric of the buildings and reflected in the state of the asset at the time of disposal, together with the costs of disposal. The costs of improvement will be adjusted to present day value by the increase in RPI between the date of expenditure and the date of disposal.

Section F: Investment Policy

The District adopts a low-risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks and The Scout Association's Charity Deposit Account and Unit Trusts.

The District Executive regularly monitors the levels of bank balances and the interest rates received to ensure the District obtains maximum value and income from its banking arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using an account that requires a period of notice before funds may be withdrawn and before doing so the District Executive considers the cash flow requirements.

Section G: Statement of Trustees Responsibilities

Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare statements of account for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently

observe the methods and principals in the Charities SORP

make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent:

state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the charity at any time, and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and ensuring their proper application in accordance with charity law, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of error, fraud or other irregularities

Section H: Declaration

Signature(s)

Full Name(s): Edward Warans Position: Chair

Adrian Jackson District Commissioner – Adult Support

Date: 5/7/2022

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REIGATE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

Income & Expenditure Account for year 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022

Income +
This Year		 Last Year
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Donations, Legacies & Other Income
Membershipsubscriptions 59,565 59,565 56,621 56,621
Lesspaid to National & County -59,719 -59,719 -56,993 -56,993
Net membershipsubs retained -154 -154 -372 -372
Rent received 850 850 800 800
Donations 0 50 50 0 50 50
District shop-sales 21,038 21,038 2,794 2,794
Sub Total 21,734 50 21,784 3,222 50 3,272
Grants received 18,764 18,764 12,144 12,144
Sub Total 18,764 0 18,764 12,144 0 12,144
Fundraising income
Section activities 0 0 0 0
Adult support & training 65 65 0 0
Jordan Heights income 10,651 10,651 381 381
Scout Network income 150 150 185 185
Jamboree income 1,820 1,820 0 0
Sub Total 12,686 0 12,686 566 0 566
Investment income
Bank interest - current account 3 3 9 9
Shawbrook interest re-invested 124 124 217 217
Scout CharityDeposit account 47 47 184 184
Schroder - interest 455 455 591 591
Sub Total 629 0 629 1,001 0 1,001
Total Income 53,813 50 53,863 16,933 50 16,983

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Expenditure This Year Last Year
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Charitable Expenditure
Section activities 398 398 394 394
Adult support & training 664 664 16 16
Insurance 521 521 507 507
Materials & equipmentpurchases 827 827 0 0
District team admin expenses 253 253 497 497
Trustee expenses 0 0 0 0
District shop purchases 18,762 18,762 2,141 2,141
District shopexpenses 24 24 7 7
District Grants Scheme -grants 0 50 50 0 0
Jordan Heights - runningexpenses 5,517 5,517 4,196 4,196
Jordan Heights - capital expenses 4,815 4,815 5,670 5,670
Scout Network costs 96 96 69 69
Jamboree costs 2,250 2,250 0 0
Baden Drive HQ- repairs 563 563 2,730 2,730
Sub Total 34,690 50 34,740 16,227 0 16,227
Fundraising Expenses
AGM expenses 0 0 0 0
Bank charges 248 248 138 138
Sub Total 248 0 248 138 0 138
Governance expenses
Professional fees 1,200 1,200 1,170 1,170
Sub Total 1,200 0 1,200 1,170 0 1,170
Total Expenses 36,138 50 36,188 17,535 0 17,535
Net Income/Expenditure 17,675 0 17,675 -602 50 -552

NB: Use of Designated Funds from the Net Income/Expenditure:

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REIGATE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL Balance Sheet at the end of the year 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022

The above Income & Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:-

Signature Print Name Date

Chair Edward Warans 5/7/2022
Treasurer Graham Hanson 5/7/2022

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE REIGATE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Reigate 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 District’s accounts as required 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:

  1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the District as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. That the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. That the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than the requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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.

David Wheeler - Independent Examiner

David Wheeler FCCA Cheeld Wheeler & Co Chartered Certified Accountants Goodman House 13a West Street Reigate Surrey RH2 9BL Dated: 5/7/2022

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REIGATE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 15[th] July 2021 USING ZOOM

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic members were in their own homes and connected via Zoom. Voting was done online, and questions were able to be raised via Zoom.

1. Introduction and Welcome

Members were welcomed to the meeting by the Chair Eddie Warans, saying that it had been a difficult period for all of us over the last year with face to face Scouting suspended. The District Commissioner Team of Andrew Bolton, Tony Brown and Adrian Jackson, who took over during the previous year, had done an outstanding job and had been working hard all year to keep Scouting going.

He was very pleased that the District had such an experienced and dynamic management team taking us forward.

He then introduced the main guests, including:

2. Apologies for absence

Apologies had been received from the Crispin Blunt MP, District Vice-President; David Wheeler our Independent Examiner accountant and 6 members from within the District.

3. Minutes of the Last AGM

The minutes of the last Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 14[th] July 2020 were approved 100% by the meeting and were signed by the Chair.

4. To receive and adopt the Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] March 2021

Adrian Jackson, District Commissioner (Adult Support) gave a brief précis of Section D of the Annual Report which had been produced electronically this year and circulated to members with the invitation to this meeting. (See Appendix 1 at the end of these Minutes). The report was adopted with 100% approval.

There was then a short video presented by all 3 DC’s

The Chair expressed the thanks of the District to Adrian and the Team DC for their focussed and productive work throughout the year.

5. To receive and adopt the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2021

The Treasurer, Graham Hanson, presented the accounts, which had been independently examined, and were contained within the Annual Report. He pointed out various aspects and said that the District would review finances during the year in view of the Coronavirus.

Both the Annual report and Accounts were 100% approved.

The Chair expressed the thanks of the District to Graham Hanson for his diligent work during his year of office

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6. To appoint the District Chair

Adrian Jackson, District Commissioner (Adult Support), re-nominated Eddie Warans and thanked him for the work he had done over the past year and the nomination was 100% approved.

7. A To elect the District Secretary

There was one nomination for Peter Salisbury. As he was the only nomination no election was necessary. The Chair thanked Peter for his service and attention to detail.

7. B To elect the District Treasurer

There was one nomination for Graham Hanson. As he was the only nomination no election was necessary.

7. C To elect members to the District Executive

The Chair reminded the meeting that because the District owns the Baden Drive, Horley Scout premises, used by the Pathfinder Group, it is a registered charity and all members of the Executive Committee are trustees recognised by the Charity Commission.

The Chair announced that nominations were received:

Kim Farnes, Libby Green, (Chair Adults Appointment Committee),

Andy Harwood, Kevin Smith, (Chair, Pathfinders),

Graham Tilford, (Scout Shop Manager),

7. D To appoint members to the District Executive Committee

The following members were nominated by Tony Brown, District Commissioner (Strategy): John Van Hoof, (Chair, 2nd Reigate)

Danielle Swart, (Chair, Jordon Heights Campsite)

7. E To co-opt Members to the District Executive :

The Chair announced the following co-opted members to the Committee:

Judy Clark, (Publicity Officer)

Mary Osborn, (District SASU Chair)

Spencer Mitchell, (Warden, Jordan Heights Campsite)

7. F To Appoint a Group Scouter to the County Scout Council

Adrian Jackson, District Commissioner (Adult Support) was pleased to re-appoint Jim Clark GSL, 30th Reigate, to serve as Group Scouter on the County Scout Council.

7. G To Appoint a ‘Young Representative’ to the County Scout Council

Adrian Jackson, District Commissioner (Adult Support) was pleased to appoint Marcus MartinBurns (Youth Commissioner), to serve as ‘Young Representative’ on the County Scout Council.

7. H To Appoint the Independent Examiner

The Chair said that Braidwood Wheeler & Co of Reigate had agreed to continue as the Independent Examiner of the accounts.

There was one online vote for all items in Item 7 which was 100% approved.

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8. Presentations:

The following awards were presented by Adrian Jackson, District Commissioner (Adult Support):

Jack Harwood Award Robert Walker - Cub Scout Leader, 34th Reigate & District Cub Scout Leader District Shield Winners District Training Team: Margaret Tilford, Local Training Manager Mike Creed, Training Administrator Plus all the Training Advisors

Helping Hand Award This was not awarded this year due to the current restrictions.

Helping Hand Award This was not awarded this year due to the current restrictions. Helping Hand Award This was not awarded this year due to the current restrictions.
The following Headquarters awards were then made:
Long Service Award 30 years: Val Dunstan
Derek Hammersley
Andy Harwood
Long Service Award 40 years: Jackie Churchyard
Long Service Award 50 years: David Blackadder
Jim Clark
Philip Jones
Award of Merit: Rob Campbell
Bar to Silver Acorn Andrew Bolton
Margaret Tilford (presented by Graham Tilford)

9. Address by the Mayor of Reigate & Banstead, Councillor Mrs Jill Bray

The Mayor said the past year had been challenging for everyone in the UK and around the world, and Scouting in Reigate District was no different. In March 2020 the word “Zoom” had hardly been heard of and it was good to hear how the Scout groups had adapted over the past year She was pleased to hear that face to face meetings are returning.

Reading the annual report, it was interesting to see what a wide range of activities the various sections had been able to carry on with.

The Mayor congratulated all those who received Awards and remarked how nice it was to see that long and outstanding service was acknowledged by headquarters.

Finally, the Mayor thanked the District membership, on behalf of the Borough, for making Scouting so adventurous for young people.

10. Address by Joe Rogerson, County Commissioner

Joe commented on the wonderful annual report and thanked the District for the invitation to the meeting. He said it was an opportunity to thank the leaders who had done a wonderful job under adverse conditions.

Zoom provided an online experience from the start and was an excellent example of young people adapting.

Surrey has outperformed every other district in County for achieving high training results and within the County Reigate is best with 98% complete.

The County Commissioner said that the District was well run with a committed group of leaders, Scout Active Support Unit members and the District Commissioner Team. This only happens with good quality Executives and a good DC team.

Team DC had done a fantastic job since 2020, and Chris Davis did an excellent job in holding things together before that.

Joe said that at County level the perception of Reigate “is off the scale”, an amazing journey.

11. Close of Meeting

The Chair closed the meeting after thanking the Mayor, the County Representative, other guests and members for their continued support and attending the meeting.

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