2022-03-31-accounts - 1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group

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Trustees' Annual Report
For the period
From (start date) 0 1 0 4 2 1 to end date
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name 1st Bradley Stoke Scout Gr
Other names the charity is
known by None
Registered charity number
1 1 4 0 4 5
(if any)
HQ registration number 1 0 0 1 6 4
Charity’s principal address 81 Cornfield Close
Bradley Stoke
Bristol
Postcode:
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)
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Dates acted if
Trustee Name Office (if any)
whole ye
1 Nick Nelson Group Chairperson
2 Barbara Holliday Group Secretary
3 Hugh Thorpe Group Treasurer
4 Joanne Bland Group Administrator
5 Clive Mason Acting Group Scout Leader
6 Belinda Hodgson Group Fundraising Co-ordinator
7 Beena Chheda Deputy Group Scout Leader-Beavers Stood down April 2
8 Teresa Banks Deputy Group Scout Leader-Beavers Joined April 2022
9 Dave Pace Deputy Group Scout Leader- Cubs
10 Dan Shadbolt Deputy Group Scout Leader- Scouts
11 Shirin Borgall Beaver Leader
12 Richard Shepherd Marching Band Leader
13 Tomi Hernija Water Rats Unit Leader
14 Ryan Watts Water Rats Unit Leader
15 Anthony Robinson Website Admin Officer & Data Protection Officer
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Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
(These will be published in the annual report of the charity)
Type of advisor Name
Wo
Chartered Accountants Dunkleys
Accountants Spectrum Accountancy Solutions Limited 18 Bro
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document The Group's governing documents are those of the The Scou
Charter granted 4 January 1912, which in turn gives authori
(e.g. trust deed, constitution)
The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association
How the charity is constituted The Group is a trust established under its rules which are co
association with a primary objective to promote the develop
(e.g. trust, association, company)
physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential; as indivi
members of their local, national and international communi
Trustee selection methods The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, O
Association.
(e.g. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
You may choose to include additional The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee,
information, where relevant, about: Trustees’ of the Scout Group which is an educational charity
Policies and Procedures adopted for:
complying with legislation applicable to charities. This inclu
a) the induction and training of
and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropria
trustees;
b) trustee' consideration of major risks The Committee consists of 3 independent representatives, C
and the systems and procedures to the Deputy Group Scout Leaders, individual section leaders,
manage them Group Executive Committee meets at least 7 times a year.
Members of the Executive Committee complete 'Essential In
within the first 5 months of joining the committee.
This Group Executive Committee exists to support the Grou
of the appointments and is responsible for:
The maintenance of Group property;
The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance
The insurance of persons, property and equipment;
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Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)	Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
You may choose to include additional	The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee,
Policies and Procedures adopted for: information, where relevant, about: a) the induction and training of trustees;	Trustees’ of the Scout Group which is an educational charity complying with legislation applicable to charities. This inclu and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropria
b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them	The Committee consists of 3 independent representatives, C the Deputy Group Scout Leaders, individual section leaders, Group Executive Committee meets at least 7 times a year. Members of the Executive Committee complete_'Essential In_ within the frst 5 months of joining the committee. This Group Executive Committee exists to support the Grou of the appointments and is responsible for: The maintenance of Group property; The raising of funds and the administration of Group fnance The insurance of persons, property and equipment; Group public occasions;

Group public occasions; Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult supp Appointing any sub committees that may be required; Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than th

	Structure, governance and management (continued) p p ; Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult supp Appointing any sub committees that may be required; Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than th Risk and Internal Control Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily re fundraising. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the co reduction in income. The Committee decided to increase su the income to the group. The frst such increase for many ye Reduction or loss of leaders.The Group is totally reliant upon activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the numb particular section or the group as a whole, then there would closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complet crisis we have been able to conduct section meetings led by software until able to return to face to face meetings. This h and adaptability by the Group and leaders to engage with th Scouting never experienced before. This has assisted in rete Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities was a reduction in membership in a particular section or Gro a contraction consolidation or closure of a section. In the wo the Group. As previously referenced COVID 19 has brought a young people. The early period of this reporting year sectio sotware. As COVID related restrictions relaxed face to face w commencing September 2021 and were fully resumed in O with section meetings being held over Zoom and for many y area of external engagement with other young people. The Group has in place systems or controls that are designe material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatorie insurance polices to enable that insurable risks are covered There have been no insurance claims during this reporting p
Section B
	Risk and Internal Control
	Reduced income from fund r fundraising. The group does reduction in income. The Co the income to the group. Th Reduction or loss of leaders. activities of the group. If the particular section or the gro closure of a section. In the w crisis we have been able to software until able to return and adaptability by the Grou Scouting never experienced Reduction or loss of membe was a reduction in members a contraction consolidation the Group. As previously ref young people. The early per sotware. As COVID related r commencing September 20 with section meetings being area of external engagemen The Group has in place syst material mismanagement or insurance polices to enable There have been no insuran

	General Data Protection Regulation On the 25th May 2018 the European Union introduced new data. The General Data Protection Regulation known as GD businesses and organisations that handel personal data for countries handling EU personal data even if the country is n ensures that each person is aware of how organisations use protected and that the person has provided consent for the organisation. The 1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group takes Data Protection an Notice can be found under the heading 'information' on our
Section C
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects	The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young peop empowering them to make a positive contribution to societ The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integrity -We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworth Respect -We have self-respect and respect for others. Care -We support others and take care of the world in whi Belief -We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. Co-operation -We make a positive diference; we co-oper The Scout Method Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership wit 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 refection - take responsibility and make choices - undertake new and challenging activities - make and live by their Promise.
	See the attached Appendices Appendix 3 -Skills For Life - our plan to deliver better futu Appendix 5-Deputy Group Scout Leader (Beavers) Report Appendix 6- Deputy Group Scout Leader (Cubs) Report Appendix 7- Deputy Group Scout Leader (Scouts) Report Appendix 8- Youth Representatives Report Appendix9-WaterRatsUnitReport

Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects See the attached Appendices Appendix 3 - Skills For Life - our plan to deliver better futu Appendix 5 -Deputy Group Scout Leader (Beavers) Report Appendix 6 - Deputy Group Scout Leader (Cubs) Report Appendix 7 - Deputy Group Scout Leader (Scouts) Report Appendix 8 - Youth Representatives Report Appendix 9 - Water Rats Unit Report

Appendix 9 Water Rats Unit Report Appendix 10 - Marching Band Unit Report

Appendix 9Water Rats Unit Report	Appendix 9Water Rats Unit Report
Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice Appendix 10- Marching Band Unit Report
Youmay chooseto include further
statements, where relevant, about:	See the attached Appendices Appendix 1- Group Chair Report
• policy on grantmaking;	Appendix 2- Group Scout Leader Report Appendix 3- Skills For Life - our plan to deliver better futu
• contribution made by volunteers;	Appendix 4- Group Family Tree
• policy on investments.
Public beneft statement	The Group meets the Charity Commission's public beneft c education and the advancement of citizenship or communit
Section D	Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements	See the attached Appendices which document how we mee
of the charity during the year	Appendix 1- Group Chair Report Appendix 2- Group Scout Leader Report Appendix 3- Skills For Life - our plan to deliver better futu Appendix 5- Deputy Group Scout Leader (Beavers) Report Appendix 6- Deputy Group Scout Leader (Cubs) Report Appendix 7- Deputy Group Scout Leader (Scouts) Report Appendix 8- Youth Representatives Report Appendix 9- Water Rats Unit Report Appendix 10- Marching Band Report
Section E	Financial Review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves	Reserves Policy The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufcient resource
Details of any funds materially in	group should income and fundraising activities fall short. Th drawn on reserves as a result of the impacts of Covid-19 an
defcit

(circumstances plus steps to eliminate)

None

Further financial review details (optional information)

You may choose to include

additional Information where relevant about:

• the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

Accounts

The Group's Accounts for the period 1st April 2021 to 31st M Receipts and Payments basis in line with guidance set out b Commission in order to comply with the Charities Act 2011. independent examination by Spectrum Accountancy Solutio Act 2011. The Group Accounts together with the Examiners

investment policy and objectives;

The Group Executive Committee does not consider it approp than cash and has not identified any fund it would be appro funds are therefore held in cash with Lloyds Bank.

Income and Expenditure

Excluding restricted funds, the Group had a total income for

Covid-19

Following the limitations around the COVID 19 pandemic, d normal programe of Scouting with membership at pre-pan an unrestricted surplus of £748 for the period. Over t requirement to draw on reserves.

Cash funds

The increase in cash funds is largely due to a restricted gran

The general reserve for contingencies remans in line development fund is largely unchanged at £13,514 with achieve a permanent storage facilitynning consent for a new

Section F

Other Optional Information

Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them)

COVID-19 continues to impact on Scouting and future activi suspended but we maintain our engagement with our mem managing meetings and badgework accordingly.

Section G

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above

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2022

Address

oodlands Grange, Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 4JY

oad Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 5NX

ut Association. They consist of a Royal ity to the Bye Laws of the Association and

ommon to all Scouts. It is an unincorporated pment of young people in achieving their full duals, as responsible citizens and as ties.

Organisation and Rules of The Scout

the members of which are the ‘Charity y. As charity trustees they are responsible for des the registration, keeping proper accounts ate.

Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with , fundraising and youth representatives. The

nformation for Executive Committee' training

p Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities

eliant upon income from subscriptions and ontinuity of activities should there be a major bscriptions from November 2021 to increase ears.

n volunteers to run and administer the er of leaders to an unacceptable level in a d have to be a contraction consolidation or e closure of the Group. During the COVID y leaders by using Zoom videotelephony has resulted in increased levels of flexibility he young people and to provide a type of ention of leaders.

s for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there oup as a whole, then there would have to be orst case scenario the complete closure of about a new way to provide Scouting for n meetings continued using videotelephony were able to resume in a phased return October 2021. Young people have engaged young people it has been their their primary

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period

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s to continue the charitable activities of the he Group Executive Committee has not d has formally set aside £10,014.

March 2022 have been prepared on a by the Scout Association and the Charities The Accounts have been subject to ons Limited in accordance with the Charities report are attached. See Appendix 11

priate for the group to invest in assets other opriate to hold in longer term investments. All

r the year of £28,665.

during the year the group returned to a more demic levels. As a result the Group recorded the course of the pandemic there was no

nt which was utilised after the year-end.

with Finance Policy at £10,014 and the h activity ongoing alongside the council to w storage facility.

ties. All face to face Scouting has been bers by developing virtual Scouting and

Accounts for the year 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022

Registered Charity No. 1140453

1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group Accounts for the year 1st April 2021 to 31 March 2022

Notes to the Accounts

COVID-19

During the year the Group has largely recovered from the impacts of Covid-19 as seen in the previous year. Membership numbers have increased above pre-Covid levels, subscriptions have increased to reflect higher costs and the programme of Scouting has returned to near pre-Covid levels.

Restricted Funds

The Group has unused funds of £340 (prior year £340) in respect of a restricted grant from South Gloucestershire Council to support disadvantaged members.

A total of £2,950 restricted grants were received from Bradley Stoke Town Council to support the Water Rats and have not been used in the year.

Cash funds

Unrestricted cash funds have shown a slight increase in the year, with a £2,950 increase in restricted cash funds reflecting the unused grants for the Water Rats. The Executive Committee will take a decision as to how these funds will be applied as the full long term impacts of Covid-19 become clear and the plans for a new storage facility are finalised.

The general reserve for contingencies remans in line with Finance Policy at £10,014 and the development fund is largely unchanged at £13,514 with activity currently underway alongside Bradley Stoke Town Council for a new storage facility.

Non-Monetary Assets

The basis of valuation of equipment is insured value, except for Marching Band equipment which is included as ‘scouting equipment’ valued at cost. An estimate is also made for uniform and badge stock held. During the year the container and shed were disposed and all storage is now in rented facilities pending completion of a new storage facility.

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1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group Accounts for the year 1st April 2021 to 31 March 2022

Section A - Receipts and payments	Section A - Receipts and payments
	Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Total funds	Last year
	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £
Receipts
Donations, legacies and similar income
Membership subscriptions	30,646		30,646	15,198
Less: Subscriptions paid on	(12,360)		(12,360)	(8,500)
Net subscriptions retained	18,286	0	18,286	6,698
Group events	6,291		6,291	1,850
Gift Aid	2,921		2,921	4,706
Other similar income	0		0	501
*Sub total*	27,497	0	27,497	13,755
Grants
Grants	0	2,950	2,950	3,500
*Sub total*	0	2,950	2,950	3,500
Fundraising (gross)
Fundraising for 1st Bradley Stoke Scouts	666		666	259
Fundraising for other charitable causes	0		0	0
*Sub total*	666	0	666	259
Investment income
Bank interest	2		2	6
Property rent income	500		500	250
*Sub total*	502	0	502	256

*Total Gross Income*	28,665	2,950	31,615	17,770

Asset and investment sales	0		0	0

*Total receipts*	28,665	2,950	31,615	17,770

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1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group Accounts for the year 1st April 2021 to 31 March 2022

Section A - Receipts and payments	Section A - Receipts and payments
	Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Total funds	Last year
	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £
Payments
Charitable payments
Rent	(12,674)		(12,674)	(8,265)
Insurance	(914)		(914)	(893)
Training	(500)		(500)	0
Uniforms	(1,180)		(1,180)	(372)
Badges	(1,252)		(1,252)	(906)
Section consumables	(1,269)		(1,269)	(302)
Group events	(5,543)		(5,543)	(5,320)
Other similar expenditure	(3,245)		(3,245)	(4,039)
*Sub total*	(26,577)	0	(26,577)	(20,097)
Fundraising expenses
Cost of fundraising events	0		0	0
Donations to other charitable causes	0		0	(500)
*Sub total*	0	0	0	(500)

*Total Gross Expenditure*	(26,577)	0	(26,577)	(20,597)

Asset and investment purchases	(1,340)		(1,340)	(266)

*Total payments*	(27,917)	0	(27,917)	(20,863)

Transfers between funds			0	0

*Net of receipts/(payments)*	748	2,950	3,698	(3,093)

Cash funds last year end	34,182	340	34,522	37,615

*Cash funds this year end*	34,930	3,290	38,220	34,522

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1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group Accounts for the year 1st April 2021 to 31 March 2022

Section B - Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of theperiod	Section B - Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of theperiod	Section B - Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of theperiod	Section B - Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of theperiod	Section B - Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of theperiod
	Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Total funds	Last year
	to nearest £	to nearest £	to nearest £	to nearest £
Cash funds
Bank current account	11,511	3,180	14,691	10,995
Bank deposit account	23,529		23,529	23,527
	35,040	3,180	38,220	34,522

Non monetary assets retained for the charity’s own use
Scouting equipment, furniture etc.	26,493		26,493	25,430
Water section equipment	8,956		8,956	8,956
Shipping storage container	0		0	8,427
Shed	0		0	329
Badges, neckers and woggles	600		600	400
	36,049	0	36,049	43,542

Liabilities
Accounts not yet paid	0		0	0
	0	0	0	0

The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 17 June 2022 and signed on their behalf by

Chair: Nick Nelson

Treasurer: Hugh Thorpe

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1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group Accounts for the year 1st April 2021 to 31 March 2022

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of 1[st] Bradley Stoke Scout Group

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of 1[st] Bradley Stoke Scouts Group (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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 any 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.

Daisy Vowles Spectrum Accountancy Limited 18 Broad Street Staple Hill Bristol BS16 5NX

Date: 28 June 2022

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Accounts for the year 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022

Registered Charity No. 1140453

1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group Accounts for the year 1st April 2021 to 31 March 2022

Notes to the Accounts

COVID-19

Restricted Funds

The Group has unused funds of £340 (prior year £340) in respect of a restricted grant from South Gloucestershire Council to support disadvantaged members.

A total of £2,950 restricted grants were received from Bradley Stoke Town Council to support the Water Rats and have not been used in the year.

Cash funds

Non-Monetary Assets

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1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group Accounts for the year 1st April 2021 to 31 March 2022

Section A - Receipts and payments	Section A - Receipts and payments
	Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Total funds	Last year
	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £
Receipts
Donations, legacies and similar income
Membership subscriptions	30,646		30,646	15,198
Less: Subscriptions paid on	(12,360)		(12,360)	(8,500)
Net subscriptions retained	18,286	0	18,286	6,698
Group events	6,291		6,291	1,850
Gift Aid	2,921		2,921	4,706
Other similar income	0		0	501
*Sub total*	27,497	0	27,497	13,755
Grants
Grants	0	2,950	2,950	3,500
*Sub total*	0	2,950	2,950	3,500
Fundraising (gross)
Fundraising for 1st Bradley Stoke Scouts	666		666	259
Fundraising for other charitable causes	0		0	0
*Sub total*	666	0	666	259
Investment income
Bank interest	2		2	6
Property rent income	500		500	250
*Sub total*	502	0	502	256

*Total Gross Income*	28,665	2,950	31,615	17,770

Asset and investment sales	0		0	0

*Total receipts*	28,665	2,950	31,615	17,770

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1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group Accounts for the year 1st April 2021 to 31 March 2022

Section A - Receipts and payments	Section A - Receipts and payments
	Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Total funds	Last year
	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £
Payments
Charitable payments
Rent	(12,674)		(12,674)	(8,265)
Insurance	(914)		(914)	(893)
Training	(500)		(500)	0
Uniforms	(1,180)		(1,180)	(372)
Badges	(1,252)		(1,252)	(906)
Section consumables	(1,269)		(1,269)	(302)
Group events	(5,543)		(5,543)	(5,320)
Other similar expenditure	(3,245)		(3,245)	(4,039)
*Sub total*	(26,577)	0	(26,577)	(20,097)
Fundraising expenses
Cost of fundraising events	0		0	0
Donations to other charitable causes	0		0	(500)
*Sub total*	0	0	0	(500)

*Total Gross Expenditure*	(26,577)	0	(26,577)	(20,597)

Asset and investment purchases	(1,340)		(1,340)	(266)

*Total payments*	(27,917)	0	(27,917)	(20,863)

Transfers between funds			0	0

*Net of receipts/(payments)*	748	2,950	3,698	(3,093)

Cash funds last year end	34,182	340	34,522	37,615

*Cash funds this year end*	34,930	3,290	38,220	34,522

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1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group Accounts for the year 1st April 2021 to 31 March 2022

Section B - Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of theperiod	Section B - Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of theperiod	Section B - Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of theperiod	Section B - Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of theperiod	Section B - Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of theperiod
	Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Total funds	Last year
	to nearest £	to nearest £	to nearest £	to nearest £
Cash funds
Bank current account	11,511	3,180	14,691	10,995
Bank deposit account	23,529		23,529	23,527
	35,040	3,180	38,220	34,522

Non monetary assets retained for the charity’s own use
Scouting equipment, furniture etc.	26,493		26,493	25,430
Water section equipment	8,956		8,956	8,956
Shipping storage container	0		0	8,427
Shed	0		0	329
Badges, neckers and woggles	600		600	400
	36,049	0	36,049	43,542

Liabilities
Accounts not yet paid	0		0	0
	0	0	0	0

The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 17 June 2022 and signed on their behalf by

Chair: Nick Nelson

Treasurer: Hugh Thorpe

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1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group Accounts for the year 1st April 2021 to 31 March 2022

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of 1[st] Bradley Stoke Scout Group

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of 1[st] Bradley Stoke Scouts Group (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('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:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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 any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

Daisy Vowles Spectrum Accountancy Limited 18 Broad Street Staple Hill Bristol BS16 5NX

Date: 28 June 2022

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