Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/20 Period start date To 31/03/21 Period end date
Charity name: 1[st] Wigton Baden-Powell Scouts
Charity registration number: 1182790
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To develop good citizenship among young people (5-18yrs) by helping to form their character through indoor and outdoor activities by teaching them services useful to the public and useful to them, whilst promoting their physical and mental development. This will be achieved whilst following the principles of the Baden-Powell Scouts’ Association. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To provide weekly meetings and activities, including outings and camps. Weekly subscriptions cover hall rental, badges and equipment used at meetings. Camp monies cover transport, food and activities whilst away. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees follow rules and guidelines from a National Scouting Association, to which this charity is affiliated. All charitable work is directly for the benefit of the members. There are no paid members of this charity; all monies are used for youth work. A treasurer keeps the accounts and checks expenditure via receipts submitted. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference N/A – no grants are made. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The charity relies entirely on volunteers, without volunteers it could not exist. Volunteers give a minimum of 2 hours per week, with several giving 6-8 and many more when away on outings and camps. Volunteers give additional contribution for Safeguarding and first aid training, leader meetings and equipment sorting. Volunteers are vital to this charity. |
| Other | N/A |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | This charity is a growing Scout Group. Year on year, youth numbers have increased, although COVID saw a dramatic decline in numbers, which is now slowly increasing. Uniform can be provided at low cost, as the charity always has good, used items in stock and it can be given for free if there is a genuine need. All members are able to attend outings and camps, costs are kept low to enable this. Children benefit from outdoor freedom, in a controlled environment. They learn from older children, as well as leaders and gain confidence in things they may not ordinarily encounter e.g. cooking over fires, being responsible for the care of equipment, taking charge of a game or activity. They learn about local history in the area in which they live and contribute to the upkeep by litter picks, bulb or tree planting on an annual basis. This benefits the local community, in addition to the members of the Scout Group. The aim is to encourage good citizenship from an early age. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
N/A |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the Para 1.22 policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 reserves Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 deficit Explanation of any Para 1.23 uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Main funding comes from monies raised from a charity shop in Wigton, set up to raise funds to help the Scout Group with projects, including maintenance of land, larger camps and projects which benefit children in the Group. In addition, weekly subscription fees of £3 per member are paid. There can also be opportunities to apply for grants for specific projects. There are two annual bingo sessions for children and their families and an afternoon tea open to all in the summer months. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | There were two risks which the charity could face – a loss of leaders and/or a loss of children. However, this year there has been the massive effects of a pandemic, which has decimated numbers of children in the Group. This would impact on being able to offer a programme to remaining members. Prior to COVID 19, numbers had risen year on year and were expected to continue in this way for a further 3 years, when a maximum would have been reached. COVID has also meant a loss of engagement from parents and online meetings for children, with many not accessing at all. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
The charity does not have any trusts. | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | National policy followed by all member Groups “Policy, Administration and Rules.” |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO since April 2019 |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Proposals given at AGM or one of three annual meetings. These are then seconded and voted upon. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Charity Commission website used. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Member of The Baden-Powell Scouts’ Association, whose rules the charity must adhere to. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity’s principal address
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
| Charity Name 1st Wigton BP Scouts |
Charity Name 1st Wigton BP Scouts |
Charity Name 1st Wigton BP Scouts |
No (if any) | CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
Period start date 1st April 2020 |
To | Period end date 31st March 2021 |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
| A1 Receipts Subs & campfees 3,512 Uniform & badges 44 Donations 11,586 D of E 76 Activities 1 Interest 5 - 15,223 - - Sub total - Total receipts 15,223 A3 Payments Uniform & badges 651 D of E 150 Activities 7,158 PlanningApplication 1,092 - - - - - Sub total 9,051 - - Sub total - Total payments 9,051 Net of receipts/(payments) 6,173 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end 6,173 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 3,512 44 11,586 76 1 5 - 15,223 - - - 15,223 651 150 7,158 1,092 - - - - - 9,051 - - - 9,051 6,173 - - 6,173 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details Bank account Details Details Details Scout bus Scout trailer Shipping containers x2 Scout woodland camping equipment Uniform stocks Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ 24,292 - - 24,292 Agreement Error to nearest £ - - - - - - Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
to nearest £ - - - - OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds Restricted funds Amount due (optional) |
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Signature
Date of Print Name approval