2021-03-31-accounts - Wandsworth District Scout Council

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Wandsworth District Scout Council

Annual Report 2020-21

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Wandsworth District Scouts - Annual General Meeting 2021

Held on Thursday 15[th] July 2021 at 7.30pm via Zoom

Agenda

The Chairperson, Jason Dass, to open the meeting at 7.30pm
Apologies for absence
Receive and consider the Annual Report
Approval of the District Commissioners nomination of District Chairperson
Election of District Treasurer
Election of District Secretary
Election of members to the District Executive Committee
District Commissioner’s nominated members of the District Executive Committee
Appointment of an independent examiner for the audit of the accounts
A proposed quorum to be set for the District Executive
A proposed quorum to be set for the District Scout Council
Proposal for young person representative for the District Executive
Appoint District Representative to the County Scout Council
Any other business
District Commissioner’s address
County Commissioner
Chairperson’s closing remarks

District Treasurer’s Report

Report on activities

During financial year 2020-21, the District recorded a surplus for the period of £1,514. This is substantially lower than the previous period, mainly driven by a invoicing of the census for 2019 and 2020 in the same financial year. With restrictions on face to face meetings in place for most of the year, other income items has been reduced substantially. On the other hand, grants and donations received have more than offset the reduction in income from ongoing activities, which has also propped up the income from census fees.

In terms of expenses, the levy represents the largest item, with most of the other recurring expenses either stable (website, car tax and maintenance) or nil. While another minor write-off was necessary (£270), there has been a remarkable reduction compared to the previous year (£8731).

The group closed the year in a healthy financial situation with £42,990 in the bank and limited liabilities. The Minivan is now fully depreciated and continues to represent a low cost asset that can be used by the groups in the district to support their activities.

Profit and Loss

Proft and Loss
			2019
	2020	-	-
	2021		2020	%
Income
Gross Proft
			7657	-
Operating Income	29807		1	61.1%
			7306	-
400000 census	29600		8	59.5%
				-
400100 income from activities	207		1560	86.7%
				-
				100.0
400200 Minibus hire income		0	1135	%
				-
			808.1	100.0
400300 Badges		0	5	%
			7657	-
Total Operating Income	29807		1	61.1%
Cost of Revenue		0	0	n/a
			7657	-
Total Gross Proft	29807		1	61.1%
			7372	65.0
Other Income	12164		.4	%
			7372.
493000 Grants	12164		4	65.0%
			7372	65.0
Total Other Income	12164		.4	%
				-
			839	50.0
Total Income	41971		44	%
Expenses
				-
	28292.		5177	45.3
Expenses		94	0	%
				-
101000 write-of	270		8731	96.9%
				-
500000 General expense	216.09		297.8	27.4%
			3138	-
500100 Levy	26611		8	15.2%
			8516.	-
500200 Expenses for activities	400		1	95.3%
				-
			772.3	100.0
500300 badges (purchase)		0	4	%

		554.4
730200 Car maintenance	526.22	2	-5.1%
730300 car tax	165	165	0.0%
		107.9
750300 Internet & hosting	104.63	7	-3.1%
			-
		1238.	100.0
840000 Insurance	0	2	%
			-
	28292.	5177	45.3
Total Expenses	94	0	%
Depreciation	0	0	n/a
			-
	28292.	517	45.3
Total Expenses	94	70	%
			-
	1514.0	248	93.9
Net Proft	6	01	%

Balance Sheet

	As of	As of
	05/04/2	05/04/2
	021	020	%
ASSETS
Current Assets
			119.6
Bank and Cash Accounts	42990	19577	%
120001 Bank	42990	19577	119.6%
			119.6
Total Bank and Cash Accounts	42990	19577	%
Receivables	22595	34422	-34.4%
110000 Debtors Control Account	22595	34422	-34.4%
Total Receivables	22595	34422	-34.4%
Current Assets	149.44	642.61	-76.7%
			-
110300 Prepayments	0	600.65	100.0%
220100 Purchase Tax Control
Account	149.44	41.96	256.1%
Total Current Assets	149.44	642.61	-76.7%
Prepayments	0	0	n/a
Total Current Assets	65734	54642	20.3%
Plus Fixed Assets	0	0	n/a
005000 Motor vehicles	-18000	-12000	50.0%

005100 Motor vehicles
Depreciation	18000	12000	50.0%
Total Plus Fixed Assets	0	0	n/a
Plus Non-current Assets	0	0	n/a
Total ASSETS	65734	54642	20.3%
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities	-2337	-2337	0.0%
210100 Sundry Creditors	1000	1000	0.0%
210200 Other Creditors	-3337	-3337	0.0%
Total Current Liabilities	-2337	-2337	0.0%
			-
			100.0
Payables	0.3	2585.9	%
			-
210000 Creditors Control Account	0.3	2585.9	100.0%
			-
			100.0
Total Payables	0.3	2585.9	%
			-
			1037.0
Total Current Liabilities	-2336	249.33	%
Plus Non-current Liabilities	0	0	n/a
			-
			1037.
Total LIABILITIES	-2336	249.33	0%
EQUITY
Unallocated Earnings
Current Year Unallocated
Earnings
Current Year Earnings	13678	32173	-57.5%
Current Year Allocated Earnings	0	0	n/a
Total Current Year Unallocated
Earnings	13678	32173	-57.5%
Previous Years Unallocated			611.6
Earnings	23281	3271.6	%
Total Unallocated Earnings	36959	35445	4.3%
Retained Earnings	11575	11575	0.0%
304000 opening balances	11575	11575	0.0%
Total Retained Earnings	11575	11575	0.0%
Total EQUITY	48534	47020	3.2%
LIABILITIES + EQUITY	46198	47269	-2.3%

District Commissioner’s Report

Due to the restrictions in place nationally, unfortunately, there has been little opportunity for any of our Groups to embark on their usual adventures of Summer Camps and Weekends away so we are unable to open our report with exciting news on that front, however, we are delighted that so many of our leaders and young people were able to get to grips with Zoom and embrace virtual Scouting.

This in itself did present challenges of how to provide a programme to keep interest going, but as always, so many of you rose to the challenge and kept Scouting alive in Wandsworth, for which Peter and I are grateful as are the young people of Wandsworth who have benefited from this important activity during the numerous lockdowns.

Some of you may be aware of the Shining Star Award Scheme run by Greater London South Scouts. This scheme recognises adult volunteers who have stood out in some way for their contribution towards Scouting. In Wandsworth, Shining Star Awards have been awarded for things like improving training compliance within their Group, embracing technology, developing programmes for the virtual platform. Congratulations go to: Peter Jackson, Liz Crew, Luke Williams, Craig Hawes, Christina Wright, Hafsah Hassan, Anuara Ali, and Birgit Johnson.

Not to be outdone by the Adults receiving awards, our young people have also been excelling and winning Jack Petchey Awards for commitment to Scouting or overcoming individual challenges. Congratulations to Andrew Salisbury XXX

Wandsworth District reported a lower census return in January 2021 than recent years, both in young people and in adult membership. However, this trend is reflected in the national statistics. The good news is, that as the country has got to grips with the pandemic and various guidelines and face to face Scouting has been able to return, we have seen a rise in confidence and there is a gradual increase in membership of all ages. Adult volunteer enquiries are also on the increase.

Lastly, we would like to say a huge congratulations to all those leaders who have recently achieved their Wood Badges having completed online training and validation through Zoom meetings.

Peter and I look forward to leading Wandsworth in another year of growth and are grateful for all the support we receive from all volunteers across the District, whether it be in leading young people, serving on the District Executive or in some other capacity. Thank you for all that you do.

Peter Hapgood and Christine Masson

Chairperson’s Report

Thank you everyone for attending our second virtual AGM in the midst of a very strange time for Scouting. I would like to begin my address by thanking all members of the Scouting Movement in Wandsworth, both the young people and the adults volunteers, who have worked tirelessly to ensure Scouting as a provision has not been forgotten.

I would like to record my thanks to the District Executive for their commitment over the past year. In challenging times, the Executive has continued to support Scouting in a host of ways and our meetings are consistently productive. We have welcomed new members to the Executive and have a healthy range of Groups represented as well as members not associated with a Group, such as myself.

In terms of the wider District, congratulations to Chris Hayes of 5[th] Putney who has (or is in the process of) finally receiving his 30 year long service award, even though we now think this is closer to 34 years! Thanks to Anna Jones from the 12/14[th] Westside Group who is moving away and a huge thanks to Ron Holloway from 1[st] East Putney who has sadly retired from Scouting after almost 40 years of Service to Scouting.

This meeting provides me with a great opportunity to say thank you to everyone that has continued to progress with and maintain their training, particularly Safety and Safeguarding. May I also remind everyone that come September, Getting Started modules must be completed within 5 months of joining for all Leaders. In addition to this, all Wood Badges need to be completed for the individual’s relevant role within three years of starting in that role. Peter, supported by the executive particularly Phoebe Davenport, have encouraged and supported lots of adults to complete this.

Finally, I would like to reserve a special thank you to Peter and Christine, our joint District Commissioners. Their determination and commitment to Scouting is second to none and I believe Wandsworth would be nowhere near as strong in Scouting terms if it were not for them. I hope they continue to advocate for Scouting from the front for many years to come.

Jason Dass