2023-03-31-accounts

Type of governing	Type of governing	Type of governing	document	document	document
								The Group's governing documents are those ofthe The
								Scout Association. They consist ofa Royal Charter, which	in
								turn gives authority to the Bye Laws ofthe Association and
								The Policy, Organisation and Rules ofThe Scout Association.
(e.g. trust deed,			constitution)
How the charity		is constituted						The Group isa trust established under its rules which are
								common to all Scouts.
(e.g. trust,	association,				company)
Trustee selection			methods					The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
(e.g. appointed			by, elected			by)		Organisation and Rules ofThe Scout Association.
Additional	governance				issues (optional		information but encouraged as best practice)
You may choose			to include additional					The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee,
information,	where relevant,					about:		the members ofwhich are the 'Charity Trustees' ofthe Scout
								Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees
								they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable
								to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper
								accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as
								appropriate.
Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training oftrustees; b) trustee' consideration ofmajor risks and the systems and procedures to manage them								The Committee consists of2 independent representatives, Chair and Treasurer together with the Group Scout Leader, individual section leaders (ifopted to take on the responsibility) and parent's representation and meets every 4 months.	3-
								Members ofthe Executive Committee complete 'Essential
								Information forExecutive Committee' training within the first
								5 months ofjoining the committee.
								This Group Executive Committee exists to support the Group
								Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities ofthe
								appointments and is responsible for:
								The maintenance of Group property;
								The raising offunds and the administration of Group finance;
								The insurance ofpersons property and equipment;

The insurance of persons, property and equipment;
Group public occasions;
Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult
support;
Appointing any sub committees that may be required;
Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than
those who are elected.
Risk and Internal Control - The Group Executive
Committee has identiTied the major risks to which they
believe the Group isexposed, these have been reviewed and
systems have been established to mitigate against them. The
main areas ofconcern that have been identified are:
Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group
would request the use of buildings, property and equipment
from neighbouring organisations such as the church,
community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal
arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group has
sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate
against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The
group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities
should there be a major reduction in income. The Committee
could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income
to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or
permanently.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon
volunteers to run and administer the activities ofthe group. If
there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an
unacceptable level in a particular section or the group asa
whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure ofa section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure ofthe Group.
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities
for all young people aged 6to 18. Ifthere was a reduction in
membership in a particular section orthe group as whole then
there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure
ofa section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure
ofthe Group.
In addition, the group has in place systems of internal controls
that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against
material mismanagement or loss these include 2 signatories

								material mismanagement or loss, these include 2	material mismanagement or loss, these include 2	material mismanagement or loss, these include 2	material mismanagement or loss, these include 2	signatories	signatories	signatories
								for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policies						to
								ensure that insurable risks are covered.
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								The Purpose ofScouting
	Summary	of	the	objects ofthe		charity set		Scouting exists to actively engage and support			young		people
	out in its	governing document						in their personal development,
								empowering them to make a positive contribution				to society.
								The Values ofScouting
								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 ofthe world					in which
								we live.
								Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and	attitudes.
								Cowperation -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 ofScouting and:
								-enjoy what they are doing and have fun
								-take part in activities indoors and outdoors
								-leam by doing
								-share in spiritual reflection
								-take responsibility and make choices
								-undertake new and challenging activities
								-make and live by their Promise.
	SummarY ofthe to these objects			main activities		in relation		See section re ops
	Additional	details		ofthe	objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged				as	best		practice)
	Public benefit statement							The Group meets the Charity Commission's		public		benefit
								criteria under both the advancement ofeducation				and	the
								advancement of citizenship or community	development
								headin s.
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	Summary		of	the main achievements			of	We have continued improving the hall and	grounds			this year,
				the charity during the year				including the installation of new windows,	new		fencing		and
								noticeboards.	The		grounds
								continued to be maintained by Andrey Nikulin			(parent)		- a big
								THANK YOU to Andrey. During		the year			our
								bngest-running regular hall users, the "Darfford Club for						the
								Disabled, finally cbsed its doors. We wish to			thank for all
4	LT700001 (3rd December				2018)

A cou fo	e		n	in	31 t	h 2023
Income							~Ex hdltulo
							Group expenses
Subscriptions							Section night		costs;	Squirrels				451
Squirrels						2,044				Beavers				1,093
Beaver Section						2,193				Cubs				568
Cub Section						2,986				Scouts				779
Scout Section						957				Explorers				238
Explorers						956								3,129
						9,136	Capitation
							Group							3,691
Fund Raising &	Donations						Explore rs							589
Hall donations						6,710								4,280
Grants for squirrels						1,700
Collecting for Porchlight		charity				804	Other expenses
Payment forJamboree		catering				801	Camp (Kent		International		Jamboree)			4,183
Donation from disabled		dub				300	Badges, Scarves, woggles,					clothing		1,358
Other donations						123	Family camp							1139
						10,438	AGM, group		Software, leaders				exp.	751
							Contribution		for World Jamboree					500
Other income														7,931
Camp contributions						2,674
Fees for family camp -		Hopehill				1,455	Overheads
Section night contributions						1,144	Gas							1712
Clothing sales						493	Insurance	(hall)						1,045
Other (see 'notes to the			accounts')			387	Rent (land)							1,000
Squirrels Xmas fair						139	Cleaning and		consumables					960
						6,292	Electricity							506
							Water							159
							Performing	rights society						149
														5,531
							Charitable	contributions
							Porchlight
							Group improvements/repairs
							New windows							3,700
							Equipment	and noticeboards						1544
							General							882
														6,126
GROSS INCOME						25,8M	TOTAL EXPENSES							27,801
Opening Balance 1stApril 2022 Bank current account(~~~~~)						f 34,723	Bank and cash reconciliation Cash and cheques on hand;						at 31	March 2023 f
Bank deposit account						87					Squirrels			33
Cash in hand						532					Beavers			492
						35,342						Cubs		575
											Scouts			16
Plus Income						25,866					Explorers			0
Total						61,208					Hyper		card	33
														1,149
Less expenditure						27,801	Cash in current accounts'							32,171
							Cash in deposit account							87
Closing balance	at 31	March 2023				33407	Closing balance at 31 March						2023	33,407