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| Managing Trustee's Annual Report and Comments: SENS |
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| Unit 1st Battalion Scots Guards ~~ITIVE~~ |
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| Address Somme Barracks,Horne rd,Catterick Garrison,DL9 4LD |
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| In Respect of the PRI Mess Fund/Charity |
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| CharityCommission/Regulator registered number PRI 1175134 |
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| Description of the charity's trusts | |||
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| a. Details, including date if known of the charity's governing document (e.g. trust deed, will, | |||
| constitution etc): and | |||
| b. A brief explanation of the charity's objects. | |||
| Where applicable, you maychoose togive details of anyspecifc investmentpowers of the charity. | |||
| Governing Document | |||
| (e.g. Trust Deed, | Governing Document held by RA. | ||
| Constitution) | |||
| Objects of the Charity | The promotion of efciency of the Armed Forces of the Crown by the | ||
| provision and support of facilities and activities for the efciency and well- | |||
| beingof service personnel. | |||
| Explain briefy how trustees are elected or appointed and details of any induction and trustee training | |||
| attended. | |||
| Trustee selection | |||
| method | Selection of trustee by 1 SG command board results. | ||
| Trustee induction and | |||
| training | As per SCF policy. |
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| Explain about what the charity is trying to do and how | it is going about it. You are only required to provide | ||
| a brief summary of the main activities and achievements of the charity during the year in relation to its | |||
| objects. |
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The promotion of efficiency of the Armed Forces of the
activities in relation to Crown by the
the Charity's objects provision and support of facilities and activities for the efficiency and well-
being of service personnel.
Summary of main
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Provide a brief review of the financial position of the charity. This should include the principle types of income. Financial Review
The Managing Trustee should give in their report a description of the following policies:
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OFFI CIALSENS For the selection of ITIVE a. investments for the charity. For determining the level of income reserves held, stating and explaining the level of b. reserves held. Where grants are made by the charity, the selection of individuals and institutions who c. are to receive grants out of the assets of the charity. Financial reserves policy NIL Investments selection policy and NIL performance of those investments 16 Provide the name of all trustees/the Managing Trustee(s) during the report year. Managing Trustee's GGF name/trustees' names Lt Col Anderson Serious Incidents NIL
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| Public Beneft | This fund provides public beneft by assisting service personnel to more | |||
| Statement | efectively perform their roles within the Armed Forces of the Crown. It does | |||
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| *a. | ~~Providing and supporting mess facilities and social activities.~~ | |||
| *b. | Providing and supporting sporting and adventure training activities |
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| This assistance enables service personnel to face the challenges and danger | ||||
| associated with military service by developing and maintaining_teamwork; _skills; |
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| _ftness; confdence; character; spirit and attitude; and morale*._As a result | ||||
| the fund promotes the efciency of the Armed Forces of the Crown by | ||||
| enhancing the British Army's capability to undertake the roles demanded of it |
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| including the defence of the United Kingdom and its interests. | ||||
| (I confrm that I have paid due regard to the Charity Commission of England | ||||
| and Wales's guidance on public beneft when deciding what activities the | ||||
| charity should undertake). | ||||
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Additional comments (include any declarations which were not correct (Pg 12/13)):
Restricted Fund and Debtors Update
~~There is a negative amount of £37,345.93 in the Restricted Fund Incoming Resources, and a~~ positive figure of £2,892.89 in the Resources Expended Cost of GeneratinSignature Elecgtr Funds on the onically signed SOFA. This is likely due to the incorrect use of shadow codes when processing income and GGF expenditure within the restricted funds. The Regimental AccountantName must revise their ANDERSON Date: processes to ensure the correct use of shadow codes in the future.Appointme M ________The debtors amount to £9,013.12. The Welfare Float of £100.00 is cu20-Sep-22 nt ~~rrent and manageable,~~ T and the Gdsm Alexander credit is being returned imminently. The debts for Ex ICE AXE £496.00 and Ex TELEMARK Contributions £8,913.12 are aged and must have been cleared by now. (TELEMARK has since been cleared, and Gdsm Alexander has been refunded.)
Safeguards
An internal audit board led by Capt Crichton-Stuart was convened on August 31, 2022. The attached report (attached to CB AF N1514) presents his findings.
Fund Income and Registration
The fund has an annual income of £108,255.35; therefore, it has been registered with the Charities Commission. The income amount is expected to decrease over the next year, falling below the threshold due to the introduction of ePCs for AT and BFSs. This will reduce the reliance on the SCF to carry out BACS payments for these activities.OFFI
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Statement of Financial Activities as at 31/08/2022
| Statement of Financial Activities as at 31/08/2022 | Statement of Financial Activities as at 31/08/2022 | Statement of Financial Activities as at 31/08/2022 | Statement of Financial Activities as at 31/08/2022 | Statement of Financial Activities as at 31/08/2022 | Statement of Financial Activities as at 31/08/2022 |
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| Paxton+ 1st BN Scots Guards Page 1 of 1 Printed: 01/09/2022 PRI |
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| Unrestricted/ Designated/GPF Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Endowment Funds |
Total Funds | Previous Period Total Funds |
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| Incoming Resources Voluntary Income Activities for Generating Funds Investment Income Income Resources from Charitable Activities Other IncomingResources |
15,000.00 0.00 4,513.26 4,849.01 80.00 |
47,514.38 0.00 359.99 5,024.28 -37,345.93 |
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
62,514.38 0.00 4,873.25 9,873.29 -37,265.93 |
62,128.14 0.00 15.92 8,746.97 37,364.32 |
| Total Incoming Resources | 24,442.27 | 15,552.72 | 0.00 | 39,994.99 | 108,255.35 |
| Resources Expended Cost of Generating Funds Investment Management Costs Costs of Generating Funds Charitable Activities Governance Costs Grants and Donations Other Costs |
0.00 0.00 25,887.94 431.15 1,995.22 11,998.71 |
0.00 0.00 15,280.05 1,221.91 17,593.46 -2,892.89 |
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
0.00 0.00 41,167.99 1,653.06 19,588.68 9,105.82 |
0.00 0.00 39,362.59 432.88 8,118.23 19,334.28 |
| Total Resources Expended | 40,313.02 | 31,202.53 | 0.00 | 71,515.55 | 67,247.98 |
| Net Incoming/Outgoing Resources Before Transfers |
-15,870.75 |
-15,649.81 |
0.00 | -31,520.56 |
41,007.37 |
| Transfers Gross transfers between funds (internal transfers) |
0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Net Incoming resources before holding gains and losses |
-15,870.75 | -15,649.81 | 0.00 | -31,520.56 | 41,007.37 |
| Holding Gains/Losses Gains on revaluation of the charity's fixed assets Unrealised Gains/Losses on investment assets |
0.00 0.00 |
0.00 0.00 |
0.00 0.00 |
0.00 0.00 |
0.00 552.38 |
| Net Movement in Funds | -15,870.75 | -15,649.81 | 0.00 | -31,520.56 | 41,559.75 |
| Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward from previous year Total funds carried forward |
36,492.63 | 78,928.19 | 0.00 | 115,420.82 | |
| 20,621.88 | 63,278.38 | 0.00 | 83,900.26 |
From: Major M Hatton, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support)
20[th] Armoured Brigade Combat Team
The IRON FIST
Wing Barracks Bulford Garrison Wiltshire SP4 9NA Michelle.hatton558@mod.gov.uk
Capt S Green AGC(SPS) Regimental Admin Officer 1[st] Battalion The Scots Guards Somme Barracks Catterick Garrison N Yorks DL9 4LD 20 Jan 2023
1514s 1SG (FY 21/22) Independent Examination
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I have reviewed the Fund’s income over the last 2 Audit Periods and its genuine income has not exceeded £250,000 in any of these years.
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The operation and structure of the charity is understood.
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There appears to be no deliberate act of misconduct in the administration of the charity.
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During the unit’s annual assurance visit an appropriate level of sampling was conducted on all accounting records and subsidiary books.
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The final accounts and SPSI report have revealed no unusual items, unexpected fluctuations, or inconsistencies. The assets and liabilities are consistent with the type of activities of the charity.
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There has been no event that has had an adverse impact on the worth of the charity within this FY.
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Specific observations:
a. CENTRAL BANK
i. Nil.
b. PRI
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i. Agree with FM and IA comments to improve forecasting to prevent excess of expenditure.
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ii. Pipes and Drums and Cpls Club have been subsumed into the Fund, however the Annex A action to close the accounts on the APSG master register is yet to take place. IA has been provided with direction to action.
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iii. R Codes no longer in use should look to be removed.
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iv. Careful management of shadow codes should prevent any future inconsistencies in the restricted funds.
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v. Careful debtor management is required to prevent future aged debtors, noting both ICE AXE and TELEMARK now cleared.
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vi. Noted Charity registration as gross income over £100K, if the fund will not regularly exceed this amount in gross income it may be worth deregistering.
c. WO & SGTS MESS
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i. Agree with FM and IA comments to improve forecasting to prevent excess of expenditure.
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ii. The value of the fund should be carefully monitored to ensure restricted funds do not become overspent.
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iii. Tackling debtors needs to be enforced. The FM needs to see they are cleared without delay.
d. OFFICERS MESS
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i. The fund is struggling with solvency, increased subs are a step forward to improve the financial situation, but the management of debtors is key.
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ii. R Codes no longer in use should look to be removed.
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iii. The value of the fund should be carefully monitored to ensure restricted funds do not become overspent.
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Overall, there are some accountant errors that need to be addressed. A closer relationship between FMs and Regt Acct may help to alleviate this in the future. The IA provides sound advice to ensure the accounts are well managed.
M C Hatton
Major
SO2 SPS
20ABCT