Report & Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 1st Stokenchurch Scout Group SCOUT GROUP MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP: Chainnan, ExecutNe Committee: RcyJer Hagon Treasurer. Guy Prince Group Scout Leader. Jim Casper Scout Leaders: Sarah Herd, Mike Russell Cub Leader. Natalie Dell Beaver Leaders: Kim Tucker Executive Committee Members: Andrew Palmer, Peter Dell, plus Section Leaders Bankers: Lloyds TSB, High Wycombe Branch Group Registration Number with The Scout Association: 24534 Charity Registration Number. 277154 Contsct NamelAddress: Mr J Casper (GSL). 24 Parrs Rd, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 3QF Secretary: Sam Pullen MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE YEAR 2021122 financlal year saw Contlnued dlsruption due lo Covid restrictions but the re8illence of our leader team, and our young people, has enabled us to stay In a strong position. Our Census number in January 2022 stood at 71 youth members. slightly down 1 OOA on the 78 In January 2021, but comparing well to Scouting natlonally, which has seen a decline of 250h since prevcovid numbers. Restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic still had an impact on our activities, with 80cial distsncing limiting the range of activities that we were able to offer. But our ever-resourceful leaders were able to make adaptations so that we could continue to offer an exciting and actlon-packed programme for all sections. Our programme has again been jam-packed. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have all enjoyed an exciting programme of activities. none of which would have been possible without the efforts of our volunteer leaders, enable us to offer scouting of high quallty In Stokenchurch. Kim Tucker contlnues running of an excellent Beaver Colony, Natalie Dell coordinates a very effective team running Cub Scouts, and Mlke Russell (with continuing assistsnca from Sarah Herd) provides a very fijll and actlve programme ft)r the Scouts. Following the lifting of many Covld restrictions, we were able to hold a scout troop summer camp in Torbay, Devon, as well as local weekend campslday activities. Summer 2022 wlll see a scout camp in Dublln, with planning well under way. We must express our thanks to the Trustees of Stokenchurch Scout & Guide HQ, for providing such an excellent building for our activities. Jim Casper and Roger Hagon continue as an elected Trustees. representing the Scout Group in the management of the building and a8soclated charlty. The accounts have withstood the impact of the pandemic well. At the end of the year total unStricted funds held by the Group amounted to £21,304, down slightly from £22,342 prior year. A further £17.505 is held in designated funds allocated towards international trips, Iransport costs and Young Carers camps (including £5,770 deposits for Dublin camp). Overall reserves are in line with the ReseNe Policy agreed by the Executive Committee. The Group Is a trust estsblished under its rules which are common to all Scout Groups. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation & Rules of The Scout Association. The accounts have been drawn up on the receipts and payments basis which is consistent with the previous year. Approved by the Executive Committee as trustees on 11 October 2023 and si9ned on their behalf by J Casper.
1st Stokenchurch Scout Group Accounts for the year 01 Apr 2021 to 31 Mar 2022 Receipts 2021122 Unrestrlctsd Designated fund8 funds 2020121 Total funds Total funds Subscrfption income Membership subscriptions Less:Merchant fees 7,355 7,355 4,225 (599) 599 Le8s: Membership subscriptions paid on Sub total { 3,936) 3,936 (4,136) 2,820 2,820 28 Investment income Bank interest current account 53 Bank interest investrnents Sub total 53 Donallons. legacle8 and Glft Ald Donations 40 550 Youth Covld-19 Support Fund Gift Aid sub8criptions Gift Aid Small Don*ions Scheme Sub total 6,708 1,598 933 933 9,856 Othor Incom• T-shirts Income 35 Sub total 35 35 Page I
1st Stokenchurch Scout Group Accounts for the year 01 Apr 2021 to 31 Mar 2022 Fundra181ng {gro88) Fundraising Income - Fete Fundraising Income- knut Opera Fundraising Expenses - Opera Explorers Fundraising Income- ProductionlPlay Sub total 5,7TT 1916) 916 4,861 4.861 Actlvlte¥ Income Group Camp Income Scout Carers Camp Income Scout Summer Camp Incorne Scout Sailing Income Scout Autumn Camp Income Scout Outing - Income Intemational Trip Income Cub Camp Income Beaver Camp Income Sub total 530 8N76 023 8.476 523 718 718 5,700 5,700 750 750 362 362 12.698 5.700 18.398 Total Income for the year 16.539 10.562 27.101 9.831 Page 2
1st Stokenchurch Scout Group Accounts for the year 01 Apr 2021 to 31 Mar 2022 Payments 2021122 2020121 unrnstiict Deslgnatèd funds funds Total funds Total fund8 Preml8es & Insuranco Premises Rent & Utilities 1.160 1.160 Insurance 235 235 229 Sub totsl 1,395 1,395 Actlvltles Group Activity & Camp Expenses Scout Carers Camp Expenses Scout Summer Camp Expenses Scout Sailing Expense Scout Weekend Camp Expense Scout Outs'ng - expenses Intemational Trip Expense Cub Camp Expenses Beaver Camp Expenses Sub toial 196 8,657 8,657 1.078 1.078 1,357 1.357 814 814 2,102 2,102 561 551 14.449 2102 16.551 FUNDRAISINING Fundralslng Expenses - Opera Fundraising Expenses - Pro(luction Sub total 85 65 65 Page 3
1st Stokenchurch Scout Group Accounts for the year 01 Apr 2021 to 31 Mar 2022 Group costs Scout Weekly Acbvitses Expenses Cub Weekly Activities Expenses Beaver Weekty Activiiies Expenses Group Transport Costs Badges T-shirts Expenses Uniforms 528 305 237 326 326 350 1,166 238 147 147 11 Camp Equipment A(Iministrative Costs 638 111 335 Misceiianeous Expenses Sub total 30 100 3.401 3.401 2,142 Sundry costs Hardshlp Fund 700 71Y) 385 Sub total 700 700 385 Total Payments for year 19.944 2.167 22,112 4,300 Net income (payments) Transfers betsveen funds ,395 4.989 5.531 2.367 (2,36n Cash funds from previous year Cash funds this year end 22,342 11,477 33,820 28.289 21,304 17,$05 38.809 33,820 Page 4
1st Stokenchurch Scout Group Accounts for the year 01 Apr 2021 to 31 Mar 2022 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year 2021122 2020121 Unrestrlcted Designated fund8 funds Tolal funds Total fund8 Currnnt Account 1,105 1.105 2,077 Troop Account 3,963 3,963 4,236 Parent Paents 692 692 Group resep 3,697 3,597 12,289 Deslgnatsd funds Balance on prwaid debli cards 10,478 10,478 11,477 1,922 1,922 Advan payments DCMS grant to be paid MBS Instant 6370002544 5.708 1,003 1,003 MBS Invest 6470009256 10,024.98 6,024 16,049 Total aMet• 21,304 17,S05 38.809 36,396 Llabllltle8 Advanco incom• 2,576 Sub total 2.87e Year end total funds avallable 21,304 17,505 38,809 33,820 The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and li8bilities were approved by the Trustees on 11 October X 2023 (the date of the Executive Committee meeting that approved the accounts) and signed on their behalf by Signature Chair Treasurer ¢f E.QwihlC- Page 5
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of 1st Stokenchurch Scout Group Scout Council I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 1° Stokenchurch Scout Group for the year ended 31 Marth 2022. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charitytrusteesof the I" Stokenchurch Scout Group you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {the Act). I report in respect of my examination of the I" Stokenchurch Scout Group accounts carried out under section 145 of the 20 11 Art and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515){b) of the ACL Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examinatiorL I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respecL- accounting records were not kept in respect of the I" Stokenchurch Scout Group as required by section 130 of the Act: or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns arKI have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandirwJ of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: SAfv4A-NJ 8u LL-l(Aa Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies {rf any): C. l . H . Address Date.. Flpi Lt STf .