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2023-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2023 Period start date To 31/12/2023 Period end date Charity name: 14[TH] SOUTHGATE SCOUT GROUP

Charity registration number: 267202

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 The Purpose of Scouting exists to actively engage the charity as set out in its and support young people in their personal governing document development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. The Values of Scouting: As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal. Respect - We have self-respect and respect for others. Care - We support others and take care of the world in which we live. Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and at udes. Co-operation - We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends. The Scout Method Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and: Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document 4 LT700001 (3rd December 2018) Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice) statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking; • contribution made by volunteers; • policy on investments. Public benefit statement Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Section E Financial Review Reserves Policy Care - We support others and take care of the world in which we live. Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and at udes. Co-operation - We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends. The Scout Method Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and: - enjoy what they are doing and have fun - take part in activities indoors and outdoors - learn by doing - share in spiritual reflection - take responsibility and make choices - undertake new and challenging activities - make and live by their Promise.

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		 Our young people are ofered weekly term-tme
sessions for each secton, consistng of actvites
such as skills building exercises, games, and local
trips. Camps from overnight sleepovers to 2
week summer camps in the UK or abroad. Fund-
raising actvites for specifc events. Weekend
actvity days and events. District events. Helping
in the community
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The Group meets the Charity Commission's
public beneft criteria under both the
advancement of educaton and the
advancement of citzenship or community
development headings.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 The entre Scout Group is run by volunteers and
is non-proft making. Training is mandatory and
specifc to individual roles. Our Group objectves
include making quality Scoutng available to
every young person in the catchment area,
regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion,
income or disability.
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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 The Group contnued to provide a safe place for
young people to learn new skills and make
positve contributons to the community through
various actvites, camps and events held
throughout the year.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The Group’s fnancial positon was extremely
healthy with three tmes the minimum reserves.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The Group's policy on reserves is to hold
sufcient resources to contnue the charitable
actvites of the group should income and
fundraising actvites fall short. The Group
Executve Commitee considers that the group
should hold a minimum sum equivalent to 12
months runningcosts,circa £17k.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 The Group held reserves of £51,843 against this
atyear end.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 N/A

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 The Group's governing documents are those of
the The Scout Associaton. They consist of a
Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to
the Bye Laws of the Associaton and The Policy,
Organisaton and Rules of The Scout Associaton.
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 The Group is a trust established 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 or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 The Trustees are appointed in accordance with
the Policy, Organisaton and Rules of The Scout
Associaton.

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
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name 14thSouthgate Scout Group
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 267202
Charity’s principal address Scout Hut
Green Road
London
N14 4AU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Veronika Radway Chair To 24/04/24
Mark Thompson Chair From 24/04/24
Ilan Shefer Treasurer
Martin Kjollesdal-
Creasy		 Cubs Leader
StaceyStonehouse Beavers Leader
Shaeren Otitoloju Parent volunteer From 25/04/23

– 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) Ilan Shefer

Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)

Date

10/10/2024

Charity Name No (if any) 14th Southgate Scout Group 267202 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a

For the period
from		 Period start date
1/1/2023		 To Period end date
12/31/2023

Section A Receipts and payments

Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Camps, activities and events 8,805 - - 8,805 6,037
Donations 1,813 - - 1,813 3,749
Hall and space hire 9,394 - - 9,394 10,829
Interest 387 - - 387 17
Sale of food, drink, clothingetc. 1,438 - - 1,438 216
Subscriptions 9,936 - - 9,936 8,100
Thirdpartydonations - 230 - 230
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 31,773
 230 - 32,003 28,948
Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts
Camps, activities and events
8,805
Donations
1,813
Hall and space hire
9,394
Interest
387
Sale of food, drink, clothingetc.
1,438
Subscriptions
9,936
Thirdpartydonations
-
31,773
Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
Sub total(Gross income for AR)		 to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
230
230
Restricted
funds		 to the nearest £
Endowment
funds		 Total funds
to the nearest £
8,805
1,813
9,394
387
1,438
9,936
230
32,003		 Last year
to the nearest £
Camps, activities and events 8,805 - -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 6,037
Donations 1,813 - 3,749
Hall and space hire 9,394 - 10,829
Interest 387 - 17
Sale of food, drink, clothingetc. 1,438 - 216
Subscriptions 9,936 - 8,100
Thirdpartydonations - 230
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 31,773
 230 28,948
-
-
Sub total -
Total receipts 31,773
A3 Payments
Capitation
3,096
Camps, activities and events
10,185
Badges, scoutwear, materials etc
1,744
Section expenses
2,625
Online transaction charges
395
Subscriptions
147
Rent
1,000
Utilities
2,149
Repairs and maintenance
1,236
Insurance
2,816
General and miscellaneous expenses
Cleaning
2,488
-
Sub total 27,881
Tents
1,063
Adjustment 2021
Sub total 1,063
Total payments 28,944
Net of receipts/(payments) 2,829
A5 Transfers between funds
-
A6 Cash funds last year end
47,658
Cash funds this year end 50,487
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)		 -
-
-
230
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
230
-
-
230		 -
-
-
32,003
3,096
10,185
1,744
2,625
395
147
1,000
2,149
1,236
2,816
-
2,488
-
-
27,881
1,063
-
1,063
28,944
3,059
-
47,658
50,717
-
-
-
-
-
- 28,948
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 2,762
6,177
2,006
450
297
164
1,000
4,374
281
2,210
911
1,001
-
21,633
-
-
-		 1,166
634
1,800
- 23,433
230 -
-
-
-		 5,515
- -
- 42,143
230 47,658

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
Lloyds Accounts (4)
NatWest Account
Cash in hand
Details
Details
Details
Fixed assets
Details
Creditors
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))		 to nearest £
48,398
541
1,548
50,487
OK
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
General
General
Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
liability relates		 to nearest £
230
-
-
230
OK
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
230
-
-
-
-
Restricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Amount due
(optional)		 to nearest £
Endowment
funds
-
-
-
-
OK
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
1,356
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Creditors General 230 Jan 2024
-
-
-
-

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

Signature Print Name
Ilan Shefer		 Date of
approval
Ilan Shefer 10/10/2024

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name 14[TH] SOUTHGATE SCOUT GROUP members of On accounts for the year 31 December 2023 Charity no 267202 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2023.

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Date: 11/10/2024 Name: Steven Engelbert Relevant professional ICAS qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: 112 Lakenheath London N14 4RX

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

October 2018

1

IER

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

October 2018

2

IER