Chaimians report 2024 1- Snodlarvl Scouts I have now completed my first year as the Chairnian of 1st Snodland Scouts, a role l am very proud of holding. its been a year of change, not only from the Scout a550ciation with the changes they have put in pla but also with losing Pete and the wealth of knowledge and guidance he gave us all. He is very sadly missed but has left the group in very safe hands with Nathan being appointed Group Lead Volunteer we can continue to shape the group into a community and familythat continues to grow. As you have already heard the major change this year has been the introduction of our Squirrel colony. headed up. in very safe hand5 by Sue. Starting children on their journey through scouting, giving them skills, experiences and friendships they can carry through life. The group continues to grow and in the last year has seen an increase of 25% ofyoung people, aided by the introduction of Squirrels. but also new members joining other Sections of the group. This is frdntsstic to see and I hope they continue their scouting journey through to adulthood a51 believe it truly is a VRY of learning life skills that are not readily available anywhere else. Reading back through my reF)Ort from last year Ft ended with a hope that we would be in our new Scout hut, unfortunately that 15 not the case. just yet, but it has not stopped the sections delivering a fantrstic program. and we are so grateful to still have a home here at the school whilst we carry on the quest for a building of our own. l also would like to thank all the adult volunteers who give up their time week in and week out. Not only the sertion volunteers but also those behind the scenes, the other members of the board, the treasurer, our new secretary. the helpers at events and work days and everyone that helps us fundraise, clear grounds and a hutKlred other things that go on in scouting. Without each and everyone of you we would not be where we a. so again thank you. Once again I will end my report in wishing that next year we will be in a building of our own, delivering programs to the young people of Snodland and making many happy rnemories with our scouting family. But even if the first part of that is not achievable, I know the rest certainly is. Maria Ellison Chairman I Snodland Scouts
Equipment New Tents Decorations for Chris¢mas in Snodland OS map5 Replacement Ik On-line Youth Manager (Comp*55) Website Licence Sundry Items 869.(X) 76.24 17.98 104.(K) 50.IK) 151.92 lJ29.14 Group Expense8 In Memorium donations Wreath& poppies and donation to Royal British ixgion 250.00 100.00 360.(KI 171.14 261.00 18.75 68.44 24225 Drawings Award Trophies New Group Badge Unifortn Grdnt Materials for Carnival float Sundry 1.471.58 Se¢lioD Expenses Capitation Badges Pur¢ba8e of Group Scarves Set up upejws for llew Birrel section Camps and Outings .316.23 4.923.00 1.237.24 467.00 717.34 4,442.85 24,116.19 £38 781.81 Balance at Bank Cash in hand Building Fund Total 15,857.34$ 295.23 22 629.24 £J8,781.81 Signed: Dats.. 25. April 2024 urer Signed: Date: 3° Juty 2024 S Chilmaid, Auditor ChAritie8 No. 271621
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Avril
Further to our recent conversation I am pleased to confirm:
As usual I conducted the audit for Snodland Scouts and whilst credit balances have shown a slight increase in the current year I am satisfied with the evidence provided that this is in line with fund raising and grant utilisation for the delayed building project.
The main accounting remained in good order and in line with previous years with no queries and all entries backed by documentary evidence.
Should there be any further questions I am happy for the Charities Commission to contact me directly at my usual address.
Yours sincerely
Stuart Chilmaid Auditor