
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

**From 1[st] April 2020 To 31[st] March 2021** 

**Charity name: 1[st] Shefford Scouts** 

**Charity registration number:** 

## **274417** 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

||SORP reference||
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|Summary of the purposes of<br>the charity as set out in its<br>governing document|Para 1.17|TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF<br>YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR<br>FULL PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL<br>AND SPIRITUAL POTENTIALS AS<br>INDIVIDUALS, AS RESPONSIBLE<br>CITIZENS AND AS MEMBERS OF THEIR<br>LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL<br>COMMUNITIES.|
|Summary of the main<br>activities in relation to those<br>purposes for the public<br>benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or services<br>identified in the accounts.|Para 1.17 and<br>1.19|Weekly meetings of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts<br>and Explorers for social, educational and<br>physical activities – indoors and outdoors.<br>Also, camps and events/activities in support<br>of the local community.|
|Statement confirming<br>whether the trustees have<br>had regard to the guidance<br>issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public<br>benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees have had regard to the<br>guidance issued by the Charity Commission<br>on public benefit|



## **Achievements and Performance** 


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|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|
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|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|The group has made strong efforts to<br>continue supporting the community and<br>providing Scouting for young people,<br>throughout the COVID pandemic period.<br>Where possible, Scouting has been<br>continued through ‘virtual’ meetings when<br>physical attendance has not been possible.<br>This work has helped to maintain the<br>coherence of the local community and give<br>young people a much-needed opportunity to<br>socialise and take part in group activities,<br>including through lock-down periods.|





## **Financial Review** 


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Review of the charity’s  Para 1.21  Income & Expenditure - The group<br>financial position at the end  generated a net surplus of £21,231.26. This<br>of the period<br>includes exceptional items as follows:<br>  £3151.75 resulting from a successful<br>HMRC Gift Aid claim for subs to end<br>of FY19/20.<br> £20,240.93 resulting from COVID-19<br>related government grants received<br>Statement explaining the  Para 1.22  Reserves are held:<br>policy for holding reserves   As a buffer to ensure continuity of<br>stating why they are held  Scouting, in case of exceptional<br>income/expenditure periods<br> In preparation for expenditure<br>expected for maintenance / repair of<br>the hall used for Scouting activities.<br>Amount of reserves held  Para 1.22  As of 31st March 2021, the group holds<br>current assets (bank deposits and cash<br>holdings) of £32,491<br>Reasons for holding zero  Para 1.22  N/A<br>reserves<br>Details of fund materially in  Para 1.24  N/A<br>deficit<br>Explanation of any  Para 1.23  Work under way to establish costs for<br>uncertainties about the  necessary maintenance/repair of rented hall<br>charity continuing as a going  under terms of rent agreement.<br>concern<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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

|The charity’s principal<br>sources of funds (including<br>any fundraising)|Para 1.47|This reporting year is an exceptional year<br>with respect to funding. The group is<br>normally funded mostly from subscription<br>fees. In the current year, the major source of<br>funding has been (local) government grants<br>related to the COVID-19 pandemic.|
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|A description of the principal<br>risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|The principal risk faced by the charity is with<br>respect to maintenance / repair costs for the<br>meeting hall.|





## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|1stShefford Scouts’ governing document is<br>the Scouts Royal Charter of 4th January<br>1912 (and subsequent amendments).|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Unincorporated Association|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|Group Scout Leader is a Trustee. Chair and<br>Treasurer are nominated at the Annual<br>General Meeting, confirmed by vote.<br>Additional trustees are appointed by the<br>executive committee, all members of which<br>are themselves trustees.|



## **Reference and Administrative details** 


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Charity name  1 [st]  Shefford Scouts<br>Other name the charity uses n/a<br>Registered charity number  274417<br>Charity’s principal address  Group meetings are held at:<br> 6 High Street, Shefford, Bedfordshire<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 


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Name of person (or<br>Dates acted if not<br>Trustee name  Office (if any)  body) entitled to appoint<br>for whole year<br>trustee (if any)<br>1 Alexandra Maycock  Chair  [whole year] Group Scout Leader<br>Chris George  Group Scout  21 [st]  April 2020  n/a<br>2<br>Leader  onwards<br>3 Richard Lowe  Treasurer  [whole year] AGM election<br>4 Steve Hodgson  [whole year] Executive Committee<br>5 Sarah Castlo  [whole year] Executive Committee<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved 

**Director name** n/a 

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity 

**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year** n/a 



## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** 

Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets 

## **Exemptions from disclosure** 

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details n/a 

## **Other optional information** 



Declaratlons
The trustees dèclare that they have approvad Ihe trugtOo8' report abovo.
Slgnod on bfrhalf of the charity's trustaes
Signature(s)
Full namels)
Position (eg Secretary.
Chalr, etcl
Alexandra mayC￿k
Chair
Richard LoNe
Treasurer
Datè
30112121

1ST SHEFFORD SCOUT GROUP
Sole Trader Accounts
Period of accounts
Start date: 01 April 2020
End date: 31 March 2021

1ST SHEFFORD SCOUT GROUP
Contents Page
For the year ended 31 March 2021
Accountants, report
Balance sheet
Detailed profit and loss
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1ST SHEFFORD SCOUT GROUP
Accountants, Report
For the year ended 31 March 2021
We have approved the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021.
In accordance with your instructions we have generated this set of accounts using the information and
accounting records provided by you.
rF./CL.......................
Shefford Accountancy Services Ltd
Shefford House
15 High Street
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5DD
28 June 2021
Client Approval Certificate
l approve these accounts and I confirm that all relevant records and information have been made
available in their preparation.
28 June 2021
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1ST SHEFFORD SCOUT GROUP
Balance Sheet
As at 31 March 2021
Notes
2021
2020
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
730
1,068
730
1,068
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
32,492
11,260
Creditors: amount falling due within one year
Net current assets
(1)
32,491
33,221
11,260
Total assets less current liabilities
12,328
Net assets
33,221
12,328
Capital Account
Net profiuloss
Special reserves b/fwd
20,893
12,328
2,814
9,514
33,221
12,328
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1ST SHEFFORD SCOUT GROUP
Detailed Profit and Loss Account
For the year ended 31 March 2021
2021
2020
Turnover
Subscriptions
Camp Receipts
Donations Received
Other Income
Bank Interest
Fundraising Events
3,718
310
8,428
2,438
2,097
34
3,210
858
7,241
13,864
Cost of sales
Camp Costs
561
1,480
(561)
6,680
(1,480)
12,384
Gross profit
Other business income
Government Grants
20,241
20,241
Administrative expenses
Staff Training
Rent
75
400
1,439
511
400
Light, Heat & Power
Premises Insurance
Depreciation Charge: Fixtures & Fittings
Activity Costs
General Insurance
Events & Fundraising Costs
Sundry Expenses
Capitation
OSM
Scouting Supplies (uniform etc)
420
500
338
36
144
215
146
85
1,234
3,916
185
3,413
154
438
1,549
(6,028)
20,893
(9,570)
2,814
Net Profitl(Loss)
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1ST SHEFFORD SCOUT GROUP
Sole Trader Accounts
Period of accounts
Start date: 01 April 2020
End date: 31 March 2021

1ST SHEFFORD SCOUT GROUP
Contents Page
For the year ended 31 March 2021
Accountants, report
Balance sheet
Detailed profit and loss
2of5

1ST SHEFFORD SCOUT GROUP
Accountants, Report
For the year ended 31 March 2021
We have approved the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021.
In accordance with your instructions we have generated this set of accounts using the information and
accounting records provided by you.
rF./CL.......................
Shefford Accountancy Services Ltd
Shefford House
15 High Street
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5DD
28 June 2021
Client Approval Certificate
l approve these accounts and I confirm that all relevant records and information have been made
available in their preparation.
28 June 2021
3of5

1ST SHEFFORD SCOUT GROUP
Balance Sheet
As at 31 March 2021
Notes
2021
2020
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
730
1,068
730
1,068
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
32,492
11,260
Creditors: amount falling due within one year
Net current assets
(1)
32,491
33,221
11,260
Total assets less current liabilities
12,328
Net assets
33,221
12,328
Capital Account
Net profiuloss
Special reserves b/fwd
20,893
12,328
2,814
9,514
33,221
12,328
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1ST SHEFFORD SCOUT GROUP
Detailed Profit and Loss Account
For the year ended 31 March 2021
2021
2020
Turnover
Subscriptions
Camp Receipts
Donations Received
Other Income
Bank Interest
Fundraising Events
3,718
310
8,428
2,438
2,097
34
3,210
858
7,241
13,864
Cost of sales
Camp Costs
561
1,480
(561)
6,680
(1,480)
12,384
Gross profit
Other business income
Government Grants
20,241
20,241
Administrative expenses
Staff Training
Rent
75
400
1,439
511
400
Light, Heat & Power
Premises Insurance
Depreciation Charge: Fixtures & Fittings
Activity Costs
General Insurance
Events & Fundraising Costs
Sundry Expenses
Capitation
OSM
Scouting Supplies (uniform etc)
420
500
338
36
144
215
146
85
1,234
3,916
185
3,413
154
438
1,549
(6,028)
20,893
(9,570)
2,814
Net Profitl(Loss)
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