2020-12-31-accounts

1[st] Whitton report (2020)

– - – Executive: Committee: Chairman Steve Jones, Treasurer Nicci Carter, Secretary Alex – Thompson, Other Trustees: Michael Boncey, Lucy Smith, Group Administrator Deborah Miles

– - Leadership team: Group Scout Leader Steve Miles, Assistant Group Scout Leader George Young - Beaver Leader-Mikey Boncey, Cub Leader -Tabby Young. Assistant Cub Leader Mark Paveley, - – Assistant Scout Leaders Alex Clarke, Zainab Chaudry. Sectional Assistant Ria Sodhi.

– – Helpers Ollie Barry, Gëorge Straub. Young leader Josh Risso-Loveland.

As Group Scout Leader and on behalf of all the youngsters we are vey grateful to the above wonderful people who keep the group running, either in the background as members of the executive committee or face to face as Leaders.

The Aim of 1st Whitton Scout Group is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. We provide exciting and adventurous activities alongside a progressive training and award scheme. All are encouraged to participate to the best of their ability. Leadership and mentoring are provided by our dedicated team of Volunteers.

The Group also supports Twickenham District Model Railway Club, Kerswell Ladies Keep Fit, Kerswell Kids & Frejo After School Club.

As GSL, my primary role continues to be offering support to the Leadership team ensuring that they have opportunities for training and giving them the right facilities to carry out their roles. It is also my responsibility to ensure that the youngsters are kept safe while they are in our care. Our Leaders continue to attend the necessary training for their roles.

Covid has disrupted all our lives in one way or another and Scouting has not been immune. For much of the year we were operating online with our leaders going to great lengths to keep the youngsters entertained and developing ingenious ways to complete badges. As this approach was not for everyone the membership numbers were lower than normal but those that remained were very appreciative. It was sad that the usual camps, outdoor activities, parades and even the visit to the panto were cancelled, however there was some celebration in September when we were allowed to start meeting face to face again, even if that was with restrictions.

To comply with our risk assessment, our meetings were held, where possible, outside and therefore the marquee was left up to provide some cover. Unfortunately, due to high winds, the marquee was wrecked and we are now looking to replace it.

Another consequence of lock down was that the Heathrow volunteers were not able to give their annual day visit to assist with the upkeep of the building and grounds. The rugby car parking sessions were also cancelled.

Group Scout Leader: Stephen Miles Email: [e-mail] mobile: [phone] Deputy GSL: George Young Email: [e-mail] mobile: [phone] Group Chairman: Jill Fielder. Email: [e-mail] Group Treasurer: Nicci Carter. Email: [e-mail] District Commissioner: Phil Hunt.

For a few months there was a decrease in the rental income from the main hall users, which was a concern initially. However, we were very fortunate to receive a grant of £10,000 from the government’s covid support fund.

With the premises so quiet we were able to carry out much needed repairs to the concrete guttering that runs around the hall roof.

As part of our ongoing facility improvement plan, the entrance hall, upstairs meeting room and office were also refurbished.

As the District Hub had a new internet hub installed, we took up the offer of ‘piggy-backing’ off their system so that the hall now has Wi-Fi.

Following such difficult times, the year ended with the Group seeing an upsurge in membership requests.

With the ongoing guidance and help from our dynamic district team and the continued support of parents, the year ahead looks much more positive and promising.

Steve Miles

Group Scout Leader

Group Scout Leader: Stephen Miles Email: [e-mail] mobile: [phone] Deputy GSL: George Young Email: [e-mail] mobile: [phone] Group Chairman: Jill Fielder. Email: [e-mail] Group Treasurer: Nicci Carter. Email: [e-mail] District Commissioner: Phil Hunt.

	forthePerio	d1st January 2020	to 31siDeember2	020
			Unrestricted	Restricted	Total		Total
			Funds	Fmds
			i	f	f
Movements in Cash & Bank
tncoming Resources
Gross Subscriptions lessCapitation (Net Subscriptions)		'1,520 (1,935)	(415)			(41s)	1,777
Donations&Grants			13,330			13,330	?7?O
Camps, Activities & Voluntary lncome			20			20	2,230
Property Rental(incsewicecosts)			20,220		20.220		24,171
Other lncome						271	4,239
TotallncomingResources			33.426		33.424		JC,rCO
OtdgoingResourcesinfunheaceof charilableactiviti6
Direct Ac'tivities
Camp Costs			220			ald	2,739
General Activities						219	1,077
Premises Costs (inc ServiceCostsi			14.312			14.312	24,318
Minibus			1.079			1.079	1,057
PurchaseofEquipment			3,083			3.083	1,541
Othercostsinfurtherance	of charitable actMties		465			465	1.568
Total for Direct Activities			10 470		I9.379		":-l
Overheads &Administration
Trustees&Executives Expenses
Gmeral Adminisiratim
Total Outgoing Resowces			19,379		19,379		-l ---;rj;l
N€tlncoming (Outgoing)Gash& Bank			14,O47		14,U7		,_,__u-u*
Non CashActivities
Purchase of Fixed Assets								I
DcepreciationoiFixedAssels			(1,501)		(	1.s01)	i1,6e8	)l
Total Movement lnFunds			12,546			12,V4	---;;;,1
FundsBroughtForward			40,870		40,870		lstrzl
FundsCarriedForward			53,416		53,4'16		--;;;;;	I
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		Balanc€ Sheet
			as at				asat
			31-Dm-20				1-Jan-20
			t
Fixed Assets
SportsEquipment		1.101
IssDepreciation @20olo		{224)	881				1,101
Activities Area		12,807
less Depreciation@10%		{1,281}	fi,5m				12,807
Total Fixed Assets			12,497				13,908
Current Assets
Cash in Hand, Paypal & at	Bank		4,t2.				26,962
Debtors			1,731
			-
Total Current Assets			54,160				40,870
Cunent Liabiliiias			743
NET ASSETS			53,416				40,870
represmtedby				lncoming& NmCash	Outgdng& NmCash
Unrestricted Funds			53,416	te33,426	( 20.880		40,870
RestrictdFunds
TOTALFUNDS			53,416	33,426	(20,880		4Q.870
Signed
TreasLlrer \ 'S.I9				Chaiman