Scouts
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES
Pennine District
Trustees. Annual Report for the period
From: 0110412023
To: 3110312024
Charity name:
Pennine Scout Districl GM
{known as Pennine District Scout Council)
Charlty registration number: 1175173
Objectives and Activities
Summary of the purpose$ of the
charity as sel out in ils
governing d¢xumenl
Para 1.17
The objectives of the Pennine District Scout
Council a as a unrt of the Sut Association.
The aim of The Scout Association is lo promote
the development of young people in achieving
their lull physical, intellectual, social and spiritual
potentsals. as individuals. as responsible citizens
and as memters of their local national and
international Communit$. The method of
achieving the aim of The Scout Associatron is by
providing an enjoyab and attractive scheme of
progressNe Iraining, based on the SGout Promise
and Law and
Ued b adult leadershi
Seouling exists lo actively engage and support
young peop in their personal development,
empowering them to make a positive contribution
to soc¢ety.
Summary of the main activities
in relation to those purposes for
the public benefit, in particular,
the a¢livilies, projects or
services identsfied in the
accounts.
Para 1.17
and 1.19
As Scouts wo are gui¢J8d by our valu8s.'
Integrity- We act with integrtty; we are honest,
tJuSorthY and loyal.
• Respect- have self-resFect and respect for
others.
• Care - We support others and tske care of the
worfd in wh¢h we live.
• Belief - We explore our faiths. belts and
ath'tudes.
• C¢xJperation - We make a positive difference.,
we co-operate with others and make friends.
S¢outing takes place when young people, in
partnefship with adults. work together based on
the values of Scouting and".
• Enjoy what they are doing and have fun.
Take part in activities indoors antJ outdoors.
Leam by doing.
• Share in spiritual fleCtioft.
Take responsibility and make choices.
Undertake new and challenging xb"vities.
Make and live b their Promise.
The Pennine District Scout Council meets the
Charity Commission's public benefit criteria
under both the advaneement of education and
the advancement of citizenship or community
develo
nt headin
Slalemenl confimiing whether
the Iruslees have had regard to
the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public
benefit
Para 1_18
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hoose to include further slatements where relevant about".
SORP referen
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
voluntee[$
Para 1.38
Othei
Achievements and Perfomance
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity.
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made lo the
circumstsnces ol
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits lo society as a whole.
Para 1.20
Throughout the year, there a a host of activities
for the young people to access as part of their
Scouting programme. Most of the a¢livilies taka
pLace wrthin the individual secl*)ns belonging lo
groupslExplorer units. and these planned
activities provide a structure of badges and
awards, whh are progressNe through the
sections.
Additsonal acbvitie5 a arranged each year and
run on a district basis. Here are some key
hvJhlights'.
Membership.
Growth in Squirrel and 8eaver numbers SLtggests
future growth across all sectKJns.
New Scout Groups
A new Scout group has opened in central
Rochdale, and another pvIOuS Scout group has
reopened.
• St George's Day.
OUT first St George's Day ¢ekbration as a new
Oistriet were held at Rochdale A.F.C. This had a
great lurn out and was a SUC$S in bringing all
sections within the District together. Plans for
next year's St George's Day are undemay.
District A¢tNilies.
Some of the Distri¢l events ¢)ver the tast year
wefe." Beavers trip to the Forbidden Corner, Cub
camp and bonfire night, Scouts patrol leaders
day. cooking competitn and 5-A-side football
compelrtion and a District leaders training day.
Hardship Fund.
We have created a Hardship Fund which is now
fvlly operational, and is available as 8 means of
funding for peoplelgroups who need it.
• World Scout Jamboree.
We have several young people and leaders from
the Distn"ct who are preparing to attend the World
Scout Jamboree in South Korea, which will
provide a once in a lifetime experience.
Dislrict HQ.
This will be fulty refurbished s(x)n, and ready to
welcome
rou
slsections who wish lo use this.
Ashworth Valley Scout Camp.
Our District camp sile is now operating al near
pre-pandemic capacity. The team have reviewed
and piloted a new system of delegated
responsibilities for site operations, leading lo
increased effiuency.
Training.
We continue to emphasize the irnportan of
ongoing training to 811 adult voInIeerS across the
District and this continues lo be monitored.
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Achievements against
obie¢live$ sel
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives set
Para 1.41
Investment performance against
obj¢Glive$
Para 1.41
Other
Financial Review
Review of the Charity's financial
position al the end of the pencrfl
Para 1.21
We consider 01VeS in a healthy position
financialty.
The Di$lrict own$ a building, but the day lo day
management of this is the subject OY a service
level agreement betsveen the District and a Scout
group.
The Distri¢t is pOnsIble for the management
and maintenance of the Ashworth Valley Scout
Camp. This is the largest single asset owned by
the district. The 48-acie camp sile is situated in
COLFn
side borderin
the Pennines
Pennine District Scout Council has a reserve
lund policy in place, and we aim to always have
enough funds lo meet our running costs for the
next 3 years.
ststement explaining the policy
for holding reserves stsling why
they are held
Para 1.22
Ashworth Valley Scout Camp has its own reseNe
fund of 1 year, simply as the ongoing costs to
hold 3 3-
ear reserve are loo hi
Pennine Distncl Scout Counc¢l has a reserve
fund of £38.500.00.
Amunt of serveS held
Para 1.22
Ashworth Valley Scout Camp has a reserve fund
of£24,000.00.
Our current funds are above this level, meaning
that we have su
lus mone
at
resenL
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Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Para 1.22
Details of fvjnd materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
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Explanation of any Ltncertainties
about the charity continuing as
oin
concem
Para 1.23
Nothing to note.
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The charity's principal sources
of funds (including any
fundraising)
Para 1.47
Pennine District Scout Council accounts
comprises of tsvo separate elements,. the general
account for all matters relating lo the day to day
running of the district, and a separate account
coverin9 the Ashworth Valley Scout Camp.
Pennine Oistricl Scout Council has rolled over
funds from last year. We currently receNe no
income.
Ashworth Valley Scout Camp elVeS an income
throu
hcam
site fees and actsvilie$.
The District adopts a risk averse strategy lo the
investment of its funds. All funds a held in cash
using only mainslream banks or building
socieb"es. Where appropr¢ate, we may use an
count Ihat requires a period of notice beforo
fvnds may be withdrawn. However. before doing
so, the District Trustee Board will consider any
upcoming cashliow requirements.
Investment policy and
objecb'ves including any so¢ral
investment policy adopted
Para 1.46
Pennine District Scout Council., We keep
proportion of funds held in an instant access
savings account so that these funds are readily
available. All remaining funds are then held in
fixed rale savings accounts to benefit from
higher rate of interest.
Ashworth Valley Scout Camp., We keep all fvnds
held within instant access Savings accounts as
these funds are being used lo reinvest back into
the camp site facilities and activits.
The Dislriet Trustee Board regularly monitors the
levels of any bank balances. and the intere$t
rates received to ensure we obtsin good value
from our bankin
arran
emenls.
The District Trustee Board has in place a risk
register. This covers several areas such as our
generic. finance and camp sile risks. This is
reviewed and u
dated re
ularl
We have reeeNed a local authority grant for use
of a new disabled toilet al Ashworth Valley Scout
Camp. This is shown within our accounts.
A description of the principal
risks facing the chafity
Para 1.46
Other
Structu, Governance and Management
Descri
tion of chari
's trusts..
Type of govemin9 document
SORP reference
Para 1.25
The District s goveming documents are those of
The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal
Charter, which in tum gives aulhor¢ty to the Bye
Laws of the Association and the Policy,
Organisalion and Rules of The Scout
A&8ociakn"on.
How is the charty consl¢tuted?
Para 1.25
The District is a trust estsblished under its rules
which are common to all Scouts.
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of any
person Of body enblled lo
inl one or more trustees
Para 1.25
The Trustees are appointed in accordan with
the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout
Association.
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SORP rekier
Para 1.51
Policies and prcceduT8S
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
All TNstees are required lo complete variou$
online leaming mc*Jule$ when joining the Trustee
Safety and safeguarding online leaming, along
with a criminal record check are required within
the fir5130 days.
A welcome Conversatn. internal checks,
declarations and references are required within
6 weeks.
Dale prolects"on, Creabng inclusion, who are we
and what we do and being a trustee in Scouts
online learnin
re
uired within 6 months.
The Pennine Dislri¢l 1$ one of six dislricls wf(hin
the Greater Manchester North Scout County,
covering the 9eographical area of the Rochdale
Metropolitan Borough and in particular the town$
of R¢xhdale. Middleton, Heywood &
LittborOUgh Pennine DislTIGI S¢oul Councll was
Cfealed in 2014 following a comprehensive
revtew of the fomer districts undertaken across
the County and subsequent mergeis.
The chafity'5 organisalional
structure and any wider netsvork
with whl¢h the charity works
Para 1.51
The District is managed by the Di$lricl Tru51ee
8oard. the members of which are the 'charity
trustees.. As charity trustees. they are
responsible for complying with legislation
applicable lo tharitses.
The District Trustee Board consists of 2
indeFendent representatives.. the Chair and
Treasurer, together with other appointed
trustees, ex-officBI trustees and c04)pled
trustees. We meet approximatety every 2
months.
Pennine District Scout Council is responsible for
ensuring that opwrtunilies exist for Scouting lo
be actwe in as many locations as possible across
the t)orough. providing a serviee for young
[pIe ffom the age of 4 - 25 across six different
sections- Squirrels, Beaver5, Cubs, Scouts,
Explorers and Netsvork. Scouting is an inclusive
vement and is available to all young people.
At the present time there are 22 individual groups
spread across the t(Jrough. with 10 Explorer
Scout units.
None.
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51
Other
Within the District, we have around 1,000 young
people that experience fun and adventure every
w*k. We have a wealth of Scouting experience
wth 336 adult volunteers, and their dedication
and val¥Je to the
rou
s is tremendous_
Reference and Administrative details
Cha
name
other name the chari
uses
Re
istered chari
number
Chanty's principal address
Pennine Scout District GM
Pennine Distn"ct Scout Council
1175173
S45 Bury Road
Bamford
Rhda
Lancs.
OL114DG
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Name of person lor
body) entitled lo appoint
trustee
ifan
Pennine Distn"ct Scout
Council
Pennine District Scout
Council
Tfustee name
Dates acted if nol
for whole year
Offi¢e lif any)
Gary Walczak
DistiKt Chair
Ben Lee
Di$tnct Treasurer
Alan Shafk
District Leaj Volunteer
County Lead Volunteer
Pennine Dlslrict Scout
Council
Pennine District Scout
Council
Pennine District Scout
Council
Pennine District Scout
Council
Pennine District Scoijt
Coun¢il
Pennine District Scout
Council
Pennine Dlstrict Scout
Council
Pennine District Scout
Council
Pennine Di51ri¢t Scout
Council
Pennine District Scout
Council
Norma Brandon
Di$tri¢l ProgramTh
Team Lead
Distri¢l Programme
Team Lead
Bilty Pullan
Mike Phillips
1ts24 Team Leader
Jon Gillibrand
14-24 Team Leader
Keith Wlliams
Policy & DIr"0n
Team Leader
Ashworth Valley Scout
Cam
Mana
er
John Salisbury
10
Donna Moriaty
Trustee
Susan FX
Trustee
12
Sandra Roberts
Trustee
13
Anne Williams
Administrator
Cor
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orate trustees - Names of the directors at the date the
rtwasa
roved
Name of trustees holdin
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title to
belon
in
to the cha
Funds held as custodian trustees on behaw of others
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Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infoThation)
Type of adviser
Independent examiner for
accounts
Name
Address
Richard Gahan
7 Kingsbury Cse
Tottington
Bury
Lancs
BL8 1WA
Namé of chi8f ex8CUtive or names of senior staff mernbers (Optional infomiation)
NIA
Exemptions from disclosure
NIA
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
NIA
Olher optional information
None.
DeGlaration5
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report ab)ve.
Signed on behalf of the charity'5 truslees.
Signature
Full name
Gary Walczak
Ben Lee
Posltion
District Chair
District Treasurer
Date
131121'01£¥
**Pennine District Scouts Consolidated Receipts and Payments Account**
Year Start Date
Year End Date
**For the year 01/04/2023 To 31/03/2024 from Receipts**
## **2023/2024**
## **2022/2023**
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £ £ £
Membership
Membership Subscriptions 47,322.00 47,322.00 38,958.00
Membership Subscriptions O/S Previous Yr 1,677.00 1,677.00 1,890.00
Less Membership Subscriptions Paid (47,223.00) (47,223.00) (40,635.00)
Net Membership Subscription Received 1,776.00 - - 1,776.00 213.00
Pennine District Scount Council (DSC)
Beaver Scouts 1,515.00 1,515.00 5,449.00
Cub Scouts 4,224.00 4,224.00 4,605.00
Scouts 723.00 723.00
Explorer Scouts 5,207.33 5,207
Miscellaneous 0.00 -
Combined 675.40 675.40
Ashworth Valley Scout Camp (AVSC)
Receipts (see separate accounts) 84,570.69 84,570.69 77,462.28
96,915.42 - - 96,915.42 87,516.28
Grants
Pennine DSC Grants - -
AVSC Grants - - 3,546.52
- - - - 3,546.52
Fundraising Gross
Pennine DSC -
AVSC Tuck Shop Sales 9,181.19 9,181.19 9,203.43
AVSC Sale of Land 50,000.00 50,000.00
59,181.19 - - 59,181.19 9,203.43
Miscellaneous
Pennine DSC Badge Sales - - 52.00
- - - - 52.00
Investment Income
Pennine DSC Bank Interest 986.13 986.13 37.59
Pennine DSC Scout Investment Interest 177.60 177.60 97.82
AVSC Barclays Bank Interest 396.42 396.42 2.54
AVSC Property Rent Income 5,100.00 5,100.00 5,100.00
AVSC Virgin Bank Compensation Error - - 50.00
6,660.15 - - 6,660.15 5,287.95
Total gross income 164,532.76 - - 164,532.76 105,819.18
Total receipts 164,532.76 - - 164,532.76 105,819.18
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## **Payments**
|**Payments**|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Endowment**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
**2023/2024**||**Total Funds**
**£**|**2022/2023**
**Total Funds**
**£**|
|Charitable Payments
**1,414.09**
**Pennine DSC**
Beaver Scouts
**1,000.00**
Cub Scouts
**3,304.21**
Scouts
**605.44**
Explorer Scouts
**5,207.33**
Combined
**5,353.42**
Group Support
**0.00**|||**1,414.09**
**1,000.00**
**3,304.21**
**605.44**
**5,207.33**
**5,353.42**
**-**|**3,879.71**
**6,057.05**
**5,088.07**
**30.00**
**400.50**
**500.00**|
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AVSC
Payments (see separate accounts) 88,181.66 88,181.66 90,804.58
105,066.15 - - 105,066.15 106,759.91
Fundraising Expenses
AVSC Tuck Shop Purchases 6,935.79 6,935.79 8,787.73
6,935.79 - - 6,935.79 8,787.73
Total gross expenditure 112,001.94 - - 112,001.94 115,547.64
Asset and investment purchases, etc. - - - - -
Total payments 112,001.94 - - 112,001.94 115,547.64
Net of receipts/payments 52,530.82 - - 52,530.82 (9,728.46)
Transfers between funds -
Cash funds last year end 89,356.88 89,356.88 99,085.34
Cash funds this year end 141,887.70 - - 141,887.70 89,356.88
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## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities (at the end of the year)**
## **31st March 2024**
**31st Mar '23**
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £ £ £
Cash Funds
Pennine DSC Lloyds Fixed Term Deposit 35,000.00 35,000.00 6,998.18
Pennine DSC Lloyds Instant Access Savings 10,410.65 10,410.65 25,012.50
Pennine DSC Scouts Short Term Investment 0.00 0.00 15,000.00
AVSC Barclays Current Account 6,880.60 6,880.60 8,047.81
AVSC Barclays Savings Account 57,080.64 57,080.64 1,805.98
AVSC Scottish Widows 42,003.39 42,003.39 32,003.39
AVSC Cash/Floats 108.10 108.10 84.70
AVSC Virgin Deposit Account 50.00 50.00 50.00
AVSC Tuck Shop Cash in Hand 354.32 354.32 354.32
151,887.70 - - 151,887.70 89,356.88
Other Assets
AVSC Tuck Shop Stock at Cost 3,954.13 3,954.13 3,358.09
3,954.13 - - 3,954.13 3,358.09
Investment Assets
N/A - -
- - - - -
Non Monetary Assets for Charity's Own Use
Neckers/Woggles Stock Minimal -
Land and Buildings Unknown -
AVSC Land at Revaluation 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00
AVSC Buildings at Revaluation 350,000.00 350,000.00 350,000.00
AVSC Buildings at Cost 11,076.00 11,076.00 11,076.00
Equipment (after depreciation) 44,285.44 44,285.44 47,287.84
Motor Vehicles (fully depreciated) - -
465,361.44 - - 465,361.44 468,363.84
Liabilities
Deferred Grant Income - 10,000.00 - 10,000.00
- 10,000.00 - - - 10,000.00 -
Total net assets 611,203.27 - - 611,203.27 561,078.81
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**The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 8th July 2024 and signed on their behalf by:**
|Ben Lee
Signature
Gary Walczak|(Chair)
(Treasurer)
Ben Lee
Print Name
Gary Walczak|
|---|---|
**Pennine District Scout Council Receipts and Payments Account**
**For the year from**
Year Start Date Year End Date **01/04/2023 To 31/03/2024**
Year End Date
## **Receipts**
## **2023/2024**
**2022/2023**
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £ £ £
Membership
Membership Subscriptions 47,322.00 47,322.00 38,958.00
Membership Subscriptions O/S Previous Yr 1,677.00 1,677.00 1,890.00
Less Membership Subscriptions Paid -47,223.00 - 47,223.00 -40,635.00
Net Membership Subscription Received 1,776.00 - - 1,776.00 213.00
Sections
Beaver Scouts
Forbidden Corner 2023 1,515.00 1,515.00
Fun Day 2022 - - 870.00
Santa Train 2022 - - 2,695.00
Bowling 2023 - - 1,884.00
1,515.00 - - 1,515.00 5,449.00
Cub Scouts
Camp 2023 3,130.00 3,130.00
Bonfire 2023 1,094.00 1,094.00
Camp 2022 - - 3,450.00
Bonfire 2022 - - 1,155.00
4,224.00 - - 4,224.00 4,605.00
Scouts
PLs Day 2023 290.00 290.00
Cooking Competition 2024 123.00 123.00
5-A-Side Competition 2024 310.00 310.00
723.00 - - 723.00 -
Explorer Scouts
Monopoly Run 2023 5,207.33 5,207.33
5,207.33 - - 5,207.33 -
Miscellaneous
N/A - -
- - - - -
Combined
EuroFest 2023 1.20 1.20
Money Raised - Children in Need Donation 148.00 148.00
TSA Account Closure - 3rd/4th Heywood 526.20 526.20
District Badges - - 52.00
675.40 - - 675.40 52.00
Grants
N/A - -
- - - - -
Fundraising (gross)
N/A - -
- - - - -
Investment income
Lloyds Fixed Term Deposit Interest 779.56 779.56 12.50
Lloyds Instant Access Savings Interest 206.57 206.57 25.09
Scout Investment Interest 177.60 177.60 97.82
1,163.73 - - 1,163.73 135.41
Total gross income 15,284.46 - - 15,284.46 10,454.41
Asset and investment sales, etc. - - - - -
Total receipts 15,284.46 - - 15,284.46 10,454.41
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**Payments**
**2023/2024**
**2022/2023**
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £ £ £
Charitable Payments
Unity Non-Member/Volunteer Insurance 52.00 52.00 52.00
Lottery Licence 20.00 20.00
Poppy Wreath - - 27.50
Teamup District Calendar 116.05 116.05 110.10
MPLC Licence 490.43 490.43 445.44
First Aid Kit Update - - 59.14
Fasthosts Domain 28.78 28.78 101.69
Hardship Funding 490.00 490.00
Pennine District HQ Costs 216.83 216.83 3,083.84
1,414.09 1,414.09 3,879.71
Miscellaneous
N/A - -
- - -
Sections
Beaver Scouts -
Fun Day 2022 - - 1,042.13
Santa Train 2022 - - 2,620.08
Bowling 2023 - - 1,844.84
Forbidden Corner 2023 1,000.00 1,000.00 550.00
1,000.00 - - 1,000.00 6,057.05
Cub Scouts
Camp 2023 2,388.73 2,388.73
Bonfire 2023 915.48 915.48
Badge Day 2022 - - 647.14
Camp 2022 - - 3,276.55
Bonfire 2022 - - 1,064.38
Camp 2023 - - 100.00
3,304.21 - - 3,304.21 5,088.07
Scouts
PLs Day 2023 175.01 175.01
Cooking Competition 2024 123.24 123.24
5-A-Side Competition 2024 307.19 307.19
605.44 - - 605.44 -
Explorer Scouts
Monopoly Run 2023 5,207.33 5,207.33
Jamboree Race Night Sponsor - - 30.00
5,207.33 - - 5,207.33 30.00
Group Support
12th Heywood/Heady Hill Storage - - 500.00
- - - - 500.00
Combined
St George's Day 2023 1,393.72 1,393.72 270.50
EuroFest 2023 1.20 1.20
District Flags 1,673.00 1,673.00
District AGM 2023 153.00 153.00
Gilwell Training Neckers 150.00 150.00
Gilwell Woggles 60.00 60.00
70 Year Pin Badge 6.50 6.50
Leaders Skills Day 2023 292.29 292.29
Traffic Wands 32.80 32.80
Money Raised - Children in Need Donation 148.00 148.00
Laminator/Pouches 27.88 27.88
St George's Day 2024 440.03 440.03
District Feather Banners 316.80 316.80
District Tablecloths 132.00 132.00
TSA Account Closure - 3rd/4th Heywood 526.20 526.20
District AGM 2022 - 130.00
5,353.42 - - 5,353.42 400.50
Total gross expenditure 16,884.49 - - 16,884.49 15,955.33
Asset and investment purchases, etc. - - - - -
Total payments 16,884.49 - - 16,884.49 15,955.33
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|**_Net of receipts/payments_**
**_Transfers between funds_**
**_Cash funds last year end_**
**_Cash funds this year end_**|**- 1,600.03**
**-**
**47,010.68**
**45,410.65**|**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|**- 1,600.03**
**-**
**47,010.68**
**45,410.65**|**- 5,500.92**
**-**
**52,511.60**
**47,010.68**|
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## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities (at the end of the year)**
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31st March 2024 31st Mar '23
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £ £ £
Cash Funds
Lloyds Fixed Term Deposit 35,000.00 35,000.00 25,012.50
Lloyds Instant Access Savings 10,410.65 10,410.65 6,998.18
Scouts Short Term Investment - - 15,000.00
45,410.65 - - 45,410.65 47,010.68
Investment Assets
N/A - -
- - - - -
Non Monetary Assets for Charity's Own Use
Neckers/Woggles Stock Minimal -
Land and Buildings Unknown -
- - - - -
Liabilities
N/A - -
- - - - -
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## **Notes, contingent liabilities and future obligations**
Previous grant received from RMBC of £1,004.00 which is being used for a St George's Day event in Heywood during April 2024.
Census 2024 created a surplus of £99.00 due to overpayment, and this has been donated into the Hardship Fund.
TSA Short Term Investment - Closed on 18/07/2023.
**The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 8th July 2024 and signed on their behalf by:**
|Signature
Gary Walczak
Ben Lee|(Chair)
(Treasurer)
Print Name
Gary Walczak
Ben Lee|
|---|---|
**Ashworth Valley Scout Camp Receipts and Payments Account**
**For the year from**
Year Start Date
**01/04/2023**
**To**
Year End Date
**31/03/2024**
## **Receipts**
## **2023/2024**
## **2022/2023**
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £ £ £
Donations, Legacies & Similar Income
Camp Fees and Deposits 59,977.00 59,977.00 55,981.00
Meters - -
Activities 21,995.00 21,995.00 21,391.50
Donations, Legacies and Similar Income 1,259.26 1,259.26
Christmas Meal 851.00 851.00
Wayleave 5.75 5.75 5.75
Small Refunds 25.00 25.00
E.ON Refund 324.28 324.28
Adventure Rope (unpresented cheque) 133.40 133.40 84.03
84,570.69 - - 84,570.69 77,462.28
Grants
Maintenenace Grant - -
Other Grants - - 3,546.52
- - - - 3,546.52
Fundraising (gross)
Tuck Shop Sales 9,181.19 9,181.19 9,203.43
Tuck Shop Bank Surplus - -
Other Fundraising Activities - -
Sale of Land 50,000.00 50,000.00
59,181.19 - - 59,181.19 9,203.43
Investment Income
Barclays Bank Interest 396.42 396.42 2.54
Property Rent Income 5,100.00 5,100.00 5,100.00
Virgin Bank Compensation Error - - 50.00
5,496.42 - - 5,496.42 5,152.54
Total gross income 149,248.30 - - 149,248.30 95,364.77
Asset and investment sales, etc. - - - - -
Total receipts 149,248.30 - - 149,248.30 95,364.77
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## **Payments**
|**Payments**|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Endowment**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
**2023/2024**||**Total Funds**
**£**
**1,172.35**
**2,340.40**
**1,470.00**
**102.01**
**7,422.78**
**1,925.00**
**28,346.22**
**362.79**
**786.00**
**3,940.29**
**238.08**
**2,036.52**
**8,217.65**
**4,020.72**
**4,374.55**|**2022/2023**
**Total Funds**
**£**
**1,735.65**
**1,050.00**
**1,891.25**
**15,188.93**
**2,108.00**
**29,932.27**
**3,291.57**
**337.56**
**1,438.02**
**465.92**
**1,385.54**
**4,830.00**
**3,254.77**
**3,258.43**|
|**Charitable Payments**
Telephone
**1,172.35**
Activities Inspections
**2,340.40**
Cave Bus Rental
**1,470.00**
New Activity Development
**102.01**
Maintainance of Activities
**7,422.78**
Activity Instructor Costs
**1,925.00**
General Maintainance and Refurbishments
**28,346.22**
Cottage Refurbishments
**362.79**
Site Inspections
**786.00**
Water
**3,940.29**
Council Tax
**238.08**
Cleaning
**2,036.52**
Electricity - Top Site
**8,217.65**
Electricity - Bottom Site
**4,020.72**
Calor Gas
**4,374.55**|||||
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Stationery & Postage 446.18 446.18 271.75
Internet 469.20 469.20 869.16
Insurance 6,653.35 6,653.35 6,251.69
Sanitary Ware 5,405.26 5,405.26 3,585.54
Rubbish Removal 3,624.13 3,624.13 3,713.71
Refund of Deposits - Coronavirus 45.00 45.00 50.00
Licences (TV & DVD) 457.15 457.15 680.79
Staff Expenses & Training 2,952.75 2,952.75 2,917.07
Diesel - - 655.71
Health & Safety - - 1,187.65
Christmas Meal 1,107.40 1,107.40
Miscellaneous 265.88 265.88 453.60
88,181.66 - - 88,181.66 90,804.58
Fundraising Expenses
Tuck Shop Purchases 6,935.79 6,935.79 8,787.73
6,935.79 - - 6,935.79 8,787.73
Total gross expenditure 95,117.45 - - 95,117.45 99,592.31
Asset and investment purchases, etc. - - - - -
Total payments 95,117.45 - - 95,117.45 99,592.31
Net of receipts/payments 54,130.85 - - 54,130.85 - 4,227.54
Transfers between funds - - - - -
Cash funds last year end 42,346.20 - - 42,346.20 46,573.74
Cash funds this year end 96,477.05 - - 96,477.05 42,346.20
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## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities (at the end of the year)**
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31st March 2024 31st Mar '23
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £ £ £
Cash Funds
Barclays Current Account 6,880.60 6,880.60 8,047.81
Barclays Savings Account 57,080.64 57,080.64 1,805.98
Scottish Widows 42,003.39 42,003.39 32,003.39
Cash/Floats 108.10 108.10 84.70
Virgin Deposit Account 50.00 50.00 50.00
Tuck Shop Cash in Hand 354.32 354.32 354.32
106,477.05 - - 106,477.05 42,346.20
Other Assets
Tuck Shop Stock at Cost 3,954.13 3,954.13 3,358.09
3,954.13 - - 3,954.13 3,358.09
Investment Assets
N/A -
- - - - -
Non Monetary Assets for Charity's Own Use
Land at Revaluation 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00
Buildings at Revaluation 350,000.00 350,000.00 350,000.00
Buildings at Cost 11,076.00 11,076.00 11,076.00
Equipment (after depreciation) 44,285.44 44,285.44 47,287.84
Motor Vehicles (fully depreciated) - -
465,361.44 - - 465,361.44 468,363.84
Liabilities
Deferred Grant Income - 10,000.00 - 10,000.00
- 10,000.00 - - - 10,000.00 -
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## **Notes, contingent liabilities and future obligations**
N/A
**The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Management Committee on 8th July 2024 and signed on their behalf by:**
Signature
Print Name
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Rosemary Nunwick Rosemary Nunwick (Chair)
Susan Birtles Susan Birtles (Treasurer)
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accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
llhe Act.).
I report in respect of my examirk3tion of the Trusys accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act arml in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Direcb'ons given by the Charity Commission
under section 145{5>(bl of the Ad.
Independent rrhe charty's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am quallfled to
examlner's statement undertake Ihe examination by being a qualrfied member ol linsert name of
applicab listed body]l. Delete [ ] rfnot applrAble.
I have completed my examination. l ¢onfim that no material matters have
come lo my attention in connection wth the examination.lother than that
disdosed below ? which gives me cause to believe thal in, eny material
respect.
the accounllng records *re not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act: or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting récords.. or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
¢on¢erning the fomi and content of accounts sel out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair. view which is not a matter
Considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no cOnmS and have Come across no other m8tters in ¢onnection
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.
se delete the words in the bCketS rflhey (k) not apply.
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