AGM 2021
Chairs Report
I took over the chairperson’s position in April 2020 just as everyone’s world was about to turn upside down. Covid 19 provided us with great challenges and opportunities within Scouting and as a group. As the various lockdowns occurred, we were able to continue meeting with the young people embracing technology and providing online virtual meetings. Throughout this time, we had good attendance and it was important to ensure there was a variety of activities were provided which included a magician and a camp at home as some examples. It was important to keep the young people engaged during these meetings so that they would continue with Scouting when we were to return.
Another plus to come out of the pandemic was our ability to receive the Covid grants, this as well as closing the doors of the scout hall was the ideal opportunity to carry out work on our grounds and the hall itself. The building was built in the early 1970’s and was definitely showing its age. There were constant leaks, and the building was deteriorating rapidly. You have probably seen on our Facebook page the video we have shared. The building was totally gutted, and the interior remodelled to include a technology hub and extend the space available.
The grounds were levelled and cleared to improve our outside space and we are continuing to improve the grounds which will soon include a backwoods area and fire pit. We are lucky here to have the outside space we have and making it a safe and varied place to carry out scouting activities is a huge benefit to our group. We have also upgraded our electrics, security systems and are waiting for gas central heating to be installed. All this work has built us a safe and enjoyable scouting home that will continue to provide for years to come. There are still lots of things left to do before it is totally complete, but I would like to acknowledge everyone who has helped so far and a huge thank you to them all.
With the works nearing completion we are looking to make the hall available for hire and we are welcoming a local Judo group who will be using the hall on a regular basis. This will not only bring income but will also vary the use of the hall, making it more of a community base.
Our recruitment of young people is ticking along nicely and as a group we will be looking to recruit more adult leaders. It is important that we can provide enough cover to continue to provide quality sessions for all age groups. We are always looking for people to join our committee as well to help with the day to day running of the group and building. Any time that people can commit to the group would be gratefully welcomed.
As we now move towards some normality in 2021, it is paramount that as a group we continue putting the needs of the young people first, providing them the best experience of scouting and allowing them to develop life skills that will be invaluable to them for years to come.
As a committee will be continuing with fund raising to be able to support the group and the leaders with additional training and skills. These funds are important to ensure that we continue to be an all-inclusive group and provide support to anyone that needs it. It is also particularly important that we remain a strong presence in our district and local community, and we will be looking at ways that we can strengthen these connections and making new ones.
So, it only leaves me in thanking all the adult leaders in the group for they hard work and dedication over the last difficult 12 months and especially to all the young people in all sections who have been so resilient and continued to engage online and in person.
Ian Haywood
1[st] Sirhowy Valley registered Gareth Haywood (GSL) 1[st] Sirhowy Valley Scout Group Charity Number 1181922 gareth.haywood@craiscouts.org.uk The Scout Hut, Tel: 07478 270349 Tram Road, Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly.
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1st Sirhowy Scout Group Income
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Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct
Subscriptions 697.00 3078.50 597.00 343.00 397.50 494.00 470.00 395.00 429.00 511.50
Pensord Press 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1196.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1196.82
Camp/activities 836.50 1796.20 619.40 5.00 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Fund raising 1917.07 5.00 0.00 105.00 5.00 0.00
Other 55.00 1290.13 437.00 349.20 60.00 10520.00 508.00 525.00 2668.97 2739.40
Total 1588.50 8081.90 1653.40 692.20 1664.32 11019.00 978.00 1025.00 3102.97 4447.72
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Total income for year = £39474.77 Total expenditure for year = £37882.13 A profit of £1592.64
Complied by Gareth Haywood ( Group Scout Leader )
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Nov Dec Total
430.50 433.50 8276.50
0.00 0.00 2393.64
0.00 0.00 3262.10
0.00 0.00 2032.07
4337.76 20.00 23510.46
4768.26 453.50 39474.77
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Jan Feb March April
Uniform 0.00 23.00 0.00 0.00
Equipment/Fixtures & Fittings 104.92 143.56 0.00 0.00
Utilities/Insurance 38.60 48.64 900.09 109.11
Membership 0.00 2561.50 0.00 0.00
Training 0.00 20.00 70.00 0.00
Maintenance 0.00 502.24 810.24 506.46
Badges 15.45 138.72 0.00 58.50
OSM/Easier Scouting 32.62 0.00 0.00 0.00
Camp/Activites 667.13 942.89 222.25 0.00
Pest control 30.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Membership/Insurance Savings 633.05 1060.00 300.00 0.00
Fundraising savings 0.00 33.00 0.00 0.00
Parent savings 90.00 743.00 148.60 18.00
Activities savings 0.00 258.00 368.50 26.50
Other 286.90 260.00 347.35 94.20
Totals 1898.67 6734.55 3167.03 812.77
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May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
69.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 2306.03 1372.29 71.96 2828.67 213.47 709.98 241.96
39.72 128.57 19.20 19.20 19.20 26.20 32.16 77.29
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 758.30 5519.08 612.22 30.00 126.00 1198.83 120.93
52.50 21.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 27.00 0.00 222.19
0.00 0.00 0.00 40.00 33.88 0.00 54.00 31.20
0.00 35.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 243.96 15.99 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
587.00 357.50 517.50 437.50 0.00 3916.22 770.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 300.00 105.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 510.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
62.04 14.28 295.00 5.00 0.00 0.00 14.00 60.00
811.01 4131.02 8023.07 1290.88 2911.75 4552.85 2794.96 753.57
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Totals 92.75 7992.84 1457.98 2561.50 90.00 10184.30 535.70 191.70 2127.22 30.00 8578.77 438.00 999.60 1163.00 1438.77 37882.13
1st Sirhowy Scout Group Annual accounts for year 2020. Liabi l ities Assets Each account brought forwaid from 2019 End of December 2020 with Barclays bank Community Activity Fund raising Membership Savings 1492.43 3085.07 50.18 414.34 5298.24 371.18 9219.01 46.30 1928.45 736.05 4203.23 Balance sheet for the year ending December 2020 8/forward from 2019 Gain of Balance end of 2020 £4,203.23 £5,015.78 £9,219.01 I have audit the 5 accounts for 1st Sirhowy Scouts, The group was fortunate to have grants and donations of £I5,OC, during this pandemic year which saw little scouting activities. It allowed the leaders and community to use the money to work on repairs to the building, provide new fixtures and fittings plus outside ground work. Money spent Is shown in the accounts. Signed.