Annual Report
For the year ended
31[st] March 2023
1[St] REDBOURN SCOUT GROUP (“the Group”)
Our Aims
The group operates as part of the wider scouts association with an aim to actively engage and support young people from the local community in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society Our aim is to have fun, provide adventure and skills for life and give young people the opportunity to enjoy new adventures, experience outdoors and take part in a range of creative, community and international activities, interact with others, make new friends, gain confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential, all within a safe environment.
Our Objectives
The primary objective of Redbourn scouts is about: Supporting the community, challenging and educating the youth of tomorrow, doing our bit to look after the world. Our second objective is to have premises and facilities fit for purpose, environmentally friendly and in a condition which can generate an income thereby allowing us to provide our services to the community at marginal rates
Review of Activities & Achievements
Approximately 100 Children, approximately 35 adults currently limited by ratios and leader availability. The children are split into 6 groups depending on age.
In addition to subs payments the scout group runs a number of fundraising events during the year supporting local community events.
Our Finances
The financial statements show net income for the financial year of -£14,277 (£14,480 FY2022). The negative net income in FY2023 was due to major works expenditure of £16,020 to replace the perimeter fence surrounding the Scout Hut.
No grants were received. As a charity the parents of our members have the assurance that all of the income received will be used to either make scouting more accessible for all or to improve the facilities and services offered to scouts and the local community.
Fundraising
The 1st Redbourn Scouts Group has an active fundraising programme centering around key events in Redbourn Village. This year key events for fundraising included the Classics on the Common Festival and the Redbourn Christmas Market where funds were raised by operating stalls that were staffed by volunteers from the Scout Group.
Developments, Maintenance & Future Plans
Over the next 5 to 10 years, it is our intention to improve the skill sets of leaders within the scout group enabling teaching and training on more outdoor activities to in turn increase the experiences we offer to young people in the community.
We also intend to improve facilities starting with a firepit in year one and maintain and fix outdoor and indoor grounds and replace or increase equipment/supplies. We will be putting in place a new security fence in year two and developing the grounds further.
At some point the aim is to completely replace the building with a new fit for purpose building which can provide all the needs of scouts and also benefit the local community. One of the aims here is to create a premises that can deliver an income stream which would ultimately allow us to deliver scouting to the community at an affordable rate ensuring it remains accessible for all.
Trustees
| Trustees | |
|---|---|
| Chair | Edward Milner |
| Group Scout Leader | David Mills |
| Treasurer | Jack Burnham |
| Secretary | Laura Pollard |
Annual Accounts
For the year ended
31[st] March 2023
1[St] REDBOURN SCOUT GROUP (“the Group”)
Chairperson Edward Milner
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Group Scout Leader David Mills Secretary Laura Pollard Quartermaster Rodney Hanson Fundraising Alice Pritchardoak Treasurer Jack Burnham
TRUSTEES:
The trustees of the 1[st] Redbourn Scout Group are the Chairperson, the Group Scout Leader, The Secretary and the Treasurer.
The Group Scout Leader attends both Leaders meetings and Executive Committee meetings to report on activities and advise on the scouting requirements of the Group.
| Bankers | HSBC Bank Plc, 1 High St, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 2RS Group/District |
|---|---|
| Registration Number with The Scout Association |
137 |
| Charity Registration Number | 277677 |
Contact Details: Redbourn Scout Group, The Scout Hut, North Common Road, Redbourn, AL3 7BU
| Receipts and Payments Accounts Summary for the Year Ended 31st March 2023 | |||
| Year to | Year to | Year to | |
| 31 March 2023 | 31 March 2022 |
31 March 2021 |
|
| Total Receipts for the year | £28,953 | £37,714 |
£27,571 |
| Total Payments for the Year | -£42,047 | -£23,223 |
-£11,156 |
| Net Receipts / Payments for the Year | -£13,094 | £14,480 | £16,415 |
| Cash, Bank and similar funds carried forward | £36,801 | £49,895 |
£35,414 |
The above account and accompanying statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the trustees in September 2023, and approved at an open AGM in December 2023.
| Receipts Accounts Summary for the Year Ended 31st March 2023 | ||||
| Year to | Year to | Year to | ||
| 31 March | 31 March |
31 March |
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| Type | Sub-Type | 2023 | 2022 |
2021 |
| Membership Income | Membership Subs | £21,525 | £15,758 |
£6,449 |
| Donations | £400 | £1,073 |
£648 |
|
| Grants | £0 | £11,165 |
£20,241 |
|
| Other Income | Fund Raising | £4,729 | £5,039 |
£233 |
| Gift Aid | £0 | £0 |
£0 |
|
| Hut & Equipment Hire | £0 | £226 |
£0 |
|
| Other Income | £2,299 | £50 |
£0 |
|
| Gain on disposal of Assets | £0 | £4,400 |
£0 |
|
| Total Receipts | £28,953 | £37,711 |
£27,571 |
Payments Accounts Summary for the Year Ended 31st March 2023
| Payments Accounts Summary for the Year Ended 31st March 2023 | Payments Accounts Summary for the Year Ended 31st March 2023 | Payments Accounts Summary for the Year Ended 31st March 2023 | Payments Accounts Summary for the Year Ended 31st March 2023 | Payments Accounts Summary for the Year Ended 31st March 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year to | Year to | Year to | ||
| 31 March | 31 March |
31 March |
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| Type | Sub-Type | 2023 | 2022 |
2021 |
| Premises | Light, Heat and Water | £2,091 | £1,010 |
£1,646 |
| Insurances | £1,738 | £1,670 |
£1,663 |
|
| Maintenance and supplies | £2,300 | £3,109 |
£1,488 |
|
| Major repairs | £16,020 | £0 |
£0 |
|
| Administration | NHQ Fee | £6,042 | £6,825 |
£5,670 |
| Uniforms/Badges | £195 | £1,289 |
£0 |
|
| Administration | £75 | £68 |
£65 |
|
| Petty Cash | £3,360 | £2,546 |
£0 |
|
| Group funded camps and | ||||
| Activities | activities | £3,395 | £1,541 |
£383 |
| Other activity expenditure | £105 | £0 |
£0 |
|
| Fundraising | Fundraising expenditure | £2,144 | £1,529 |
£35 |
| Other Expenditure | Motor expenses | £0 | £684 |
£0 |
| Grant money expenditure | £0 | £2,908 |
£0 |
|
| Other Expenditure | £4,582 | £53 |
£208 |
|
| Total Payments | £42,047 | £23,233 |
£11,157 |
| Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2023 | Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| As At 31/03/2023 |
As At 31/03/2022 |
As At 31/03/2021 |
|
| Monetary Assets | |||
| Bank Current Accounts | £ 36,801 | £ 49,895 | £ 35,414 |
| Bank Deposit Accounts | |||
| Total Monetary Assets | £ 36,801 | £ 49,895 | £ 35,414 |
| Other Monetary Assets | |||
| Tax claims | |||
| Debts due to Group/District | |||
| Total Other Monetary Assets | £- | £- | £- |
| Investment Assets | £- | £- | £- |
| Non-Monetary Assets | |||
| Stock of Badges and Uniforms | |||
| Land and Buildings | |||
| Motor Vehicles | |||
| Scouting Equipment | |||
| Total Non Monetary Assets | £- | £- | £- |
| Liabilities (due within 1 year) | |||
| Accounts not yet paid | |||
| Accruals/Provisions | |||
| Subscriptions due to District | |||
| Other | |||
| Total Liabilities less than 1 year | £- | £- | £- |
| Liabilities (due after 1 year) | |||
| Loans | |||
| Other long-term liabilities | |||
| Total longer-term liabilities | £- | £- | £- |
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Notes to Accounts 1. Accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis
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Due to the nature and size of the Group’s capital expenditure, these costs are expensed as incurred.
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Redbourn Scout Group is a registered charity 4. The Group owns tents and other equipment with an approximate value of £200 (£300 last year)
Unqualified report for a non-company charity preparing receipts and payments accounts with a gross income of £250,000 or less in the relevant financial year.
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of 1[st] Redbourn Scout Group
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 1[st] Redbourn Scout Group for the year ended 31[st] March 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the 1[st] Redbourn 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 1[st] Redbourn Scout Group accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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 in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the 1[st] Redbourn Scout Group as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and 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 understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Name: Claire Ward ACA
Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies: Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales
Address: 4 Mansdale Road, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7DN.
Date: 30[th] January 2024