FINAL ACCOUNTS - Verified and accepted 13[th] March 2024
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Annual Report 2023
Introduction
123[rd] Manchester Scout group (Trading as ‘Chorlton Scout Group’ and ‘Northenden Scout Group’) is an independent educational charity affiliated to the Scout Association. The group is registered with the Charity Commission in England Wales, number:1189078.
The Group is managed by Group Lead Volunteer Jonathan Allerton, Deputy Group Lead Volunteers Jen Lee and Barry Hall. They are supported by a large team of volunteers. The Group is overseen by a board of trustees. This board is Chaired by Steven Bennett with Anthony Boggiano and Chris Allerton Serving as Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
The Group operates out of a premises at 29 Buckingham Road, Chorlton M21 0SB. This premises is owned by the group and managed by the executive committee.
The Group Contacts are:
GLV - Jonathan Allerton - Jonathan.allerton@mansouthscouts.org.uk DLV – Jen Lee - Jennie.lee@mansouthscouts.org.uk DLV – Barry Hall - Barry.Hall@mansouthscouts.org.uk Secretary- Anthony Boggiano - Anthony.Boggiano@mansouthscouts.org.uk
chorlton@mansouthscouts.org.uk
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Group Scout Leader End of Year Report to Trustees and Supporters of Chorlton Scout Group
Firstly, as is custom please let me Thank all of our volunteers, trustees, friends and supporters for all your support over the past 12 months. 2023 was another exceptional year for us, we delivered an outstanding scouting experience for all of our members and continued to grow. The Group is now the largest scout group in the United Kingdom. We have held this position for 2 years now.
Growth this year has been modest compared to previous years however with almost 500 youth members we continue offer a huge number of opportunities for local young people..
2023 Saw continued expansion in our Northenden site with Beavers and Squirrels opening. We also formally acquired an additional site at Hough End and secured a Youth investment fund grant of £156,000 to refurbish it.
2022 Numbers (as of January 2023):
Youth Members : 472 Explorers: 24 Adult Members on roll: 94 Total Membership: 586
Signature J Allerton Full name Jonathan Allerton Position Group Lead Volunteer Date 0 7 0 2 2 4
chorlton@mansouthscouts.org.uk
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Trustees' Annual Report
For the period 1st January 2023 - 31st December 2023
Section A Reference and administration
Charity name
123rd Manchester Scout Group details
Other names the charity is known by: Chorlton Scout Group - Northenden Scout Group
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Registered charity number (if any) 1 1 9 0 7 8
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HQ registration number
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Charity’s principal address
BP Peppercorn Lodge
29 Buckingham Road
Names of the charity trustees who Chorlton
manage the charity
(regulator)These will be published in the annual report of the charity
Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity w ith a charity M 2 1 0 S B
Postcode
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Names of the charity trustees who Chorlton manage the charity (regulator)These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity w ith a charity M 2 1 0 S B Postcode
| Name | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Anthony Boggiano * | Trustee/Secretary | Elected |
| Mr Steven Bennett * | Trustee/Chair | Elected |
| Mr Chris Allerton * | Trustee/Treasurer | Co-Opted |
| Mr Daniel Noble | Trustee | Ex-Officio |
| Mr Jonathan Allerton * | Trustee/GSL | Ex-Officio |
| Ms Jennifer Marie Lee | Trustee/DGSL | Ex-Officio |
| Mr Barry Hall | Trustee/DGSL | Ex-Officio |
| Mr Matt Turner | Trustee | Elected |
- Indicates authorised financial signatory - Minimum 2 signatures required for all
chorlton@mansouthscouts.org.uk
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved this report and Accounts.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Anthony Boggiano Position Group Secretary
chorlton@mansouthscouts.org.uk
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Treasurers Report 2023
Financially 2023 was an extremely good year for Chorlton Scout Group with income exceeding expenditure for the year making the group financially strong. Most notably the group secured at grant of £156,000 – part of this was drawn down in 2023 with the balance due in 2024.
Reserves Policy
The Group's policy is to hold approximately 3-6 months running costs in reserve. Typical group running costs in 2018 pcm were: £166 in Building Management - e.g utilities etc, £150pcm in programme expenses, £266pcm for capitation for a total of £582. However, due to the current cost of living crisis it is worth raising this to £1,000 to cover any expenses occurred via additional charges to heating and electricity.
Therefore for the group aims to hold at least £3,000 - £6,000 in reserves.
Treasurers Statement
The attached Balance sheet shows our income increased by £77k in 2023 with our expenditure raising by £11,000. We anticipate 2024 to show expenditure higher than income due to spending of the Youth Investment grant received in 2023.
Declaration
Scout Group and the ability to be able to offer more in all section programmes including equipment assets.
I can confirm that as of 31st December 2023 the group owes no debts and has no known financial liabilities. We remain in a strong position.
Signature(s) Full name(s) Chris Allerton Position Group Treasurer Date 1 9 0 2 2 3
I scruitinised the financial records of 123rd Manchester Scout Group and confirm that the report appears accurate and that the group's finances were used in accordinace with the group constitution.
Signature(s) A Khan
Full name(s) Afzal Khan (ACCA and AAT Qualified)
Position Independent Scrutineer
Date 0 5 0 3 2 4
I confirm the following to be a true and accurate record of the Finances of 123rd Manchester Scout Group (Chorlton Scout Group) for the year 2023.
2022 123rd Manchester Scouts Balance Sheet
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Income | ||
| Bank Interest | 1,282.73 | 74.04 |
| Donation | 677.62 | 1,368.70 |
| Events | 750.00 | 18,182.30 |
| Events - Beavers | 87.00 | 318.00 |
| Events - Cubs | 0.00 | 492.00 |
| Events - Explorers | 0.00 | 32.50 |
| Events - Scouts | 0.00 | 1,043.00 |
| Events - Squirrels | 0.00 | 143.00 |
| Fundraising | 2,501.17 | 2,000.00 |
| Gift Aid | 23,681.82 | 15,784.67 |
| Grant | 122,698.13 | 51,433.04 |
| Membership Fees | 77,253.84 | 60,325.19 |
| Rent | 3,316.05 | 5,204.00 |
| Uniform Income | 5,080.51 | 4,554.08 |
| Expense | ||
|---|---|---|
| Activity Equipment | 11,825.07 | 48,612.37 |
| Admin | 176.33 | 83.46 |
| Advertising/Printing | 616.96 | 335.93 |
| Badges | 6,707.44 | 4,729.10 |
| Bank Fees | 101.90 | 67.91 |
| Camping Equipment | 659.56 | 84.33 |
| Capitation | 13,425.00 | 9,964.00 |
| Commercial Activity Costs | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Donations | 0.00 | 1,713.91 |
| Events | 11,031.72 | 26,503.53 |
| Events - Beavers | 4,960.87 | 1,537.83 |
| Events - Cubs | 7,420.41 | 659.15 |
| Events - Explorers | 1,724.54 | 1,390.53 |
| Events - Scouts | 5,825.76 | 3,368.69 |
| Events - Squirrels | 793.46 | 159.39 |
| Insurance | 2,850.01 | 1,258.64 |
| Meetings | 0.00 | 294.00 |
| Meetings - Beavers | 1,155.25 | 1,169.76 |
| Meetings - Cubs | 1,786.87 | 1,227.96 |
| Meetings - Explorers | 345.40 | 241.14 |
| Meetings - Scouts | 2,051.27 | 1,459.58 |
| Meetings - Squirrels | 705.96 | 649.68 |
| Membership Costs | 0.00 | 1,136.51 |
| OSM | 223.49 | 595.50 |
| Rates | 0.00 | 106.24 |
| Rent | 2,123.68 | 266.00 |
| Start-up Expenses Cubs | 0.00 | 30.49 |
| Start-up Hough End | 39,525.14 | 0.00 |
| STEM Equipment | 11,567.69 | 0.00 |
| Training | 3,202.86 | 1,510.29 |
| Travel | 31.90 | 24.70 |
| Unauthorised Transactions | 51.82 | 0.00 |
| Uniform | 5,853.85 | 7,600.50 |
| Utilities | 3,787.21 | 2,710.11 |
| Vehicle | 3,520.67 | 4,223.68 |
| Venue Maintenance | 5,030.20 | 15,358.68 |
| Wage Expense | 11,182.00 | 9,504.12 |
| Waste Disposal | 797.83 | 761.35 |
| Account balances | ||
| Expense Account | 1,449.44 | 664.79 |
| Unity Account - Current | 19,139.33 | 14,489.88 |
| Unity Account - Savings | 44,076.80 | 36,093.84 |
| Hough End Activity centre Acco | 62,749.69 | 0.00 |
| Summary | ||
| Account balance brought forward | 51,248.51 | 39,633.05 |
| Total income | 237,328.87 | 160,954.52 |
| Total expenditure | 161,162.12 | 149,339.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Net income | 76,166.75 | 11,615.46 |
| Account balance carried forward | 127,415.26 | 51,248.51 |
| Total Brought forward to 20234 |
£127,415.256 |
Signed as a True Record of Accounts:
Christopher Allerton - Treasurer
19[th] February 2024
Verified by trustees at Executive Committee 13[th] March 2024