Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2023 Period start date To 31/12/2023 Period end date
Charity name: 1[st] Thorley (St James) Scout Group
Charity registration number: 279424
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association. The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Ongoing support to our 7 sections of Beavers Cubs and Scouts. Management and oversight of the Group Budget |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. All trustees are subject to annual appointment at the Groupt AGM and, once appointed, serve until the following AGM. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Grants are made from time to time to leaders within the Scout Group to carry out training towards gaining national body awards so that they can obtain permits to enable members of their groups to take part in permitted activities |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Social investment is carried out through the delivery of Scouting activities via the Scout programme. |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | None |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | During the year the Group has organised and supported a range of activities for our sections, as well as providing financial support towards training and specific activities. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance | Para 1.41 |
against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Our Group, like most charities, holds some funds in reserve. Our level of reserves is set to ensure that there is sufficient resources to continue the core activities of the Group should income fall short. The Group trustee board considers that the Group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 month annual subscriptions, circa £37,000 in reserve, and £40,000 of this is held on deposit. Should the level of reserves falls below the target level the Group will make efforts to restore the level within next financial years |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £77,823 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The Group's governing documents are those of The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. The Scout Association and the District are Public Benefit Entities |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. All trustees are subject to annual appointment at the Group AGM and, once appointed, serve until the following AGM. |
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name 1[st] Thorley (St James ) Scout Group Other name the charity uses Registered charity number 279424
Charity’s principal address 19 Mazoe Road Bishops Stortford Herts CM23 3JS
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Colin Nicholls | Chair | |||
| Nigel Reed | GroupScout Leader | |||
| Samantha Carrington |
Deputy Group Scout Leader |
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| Susan Byford | ||||
| Catherine Hills | ||||
| Paula Mothersole | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Colin Nicholls
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
22 October 2024
1st Thorley (St. James) Scout Group
(Registered Charity No. 279424)
CONSOLIDATED GROUP STATEMENT OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Income Membership Gift Aid Use of HQ Donations/Grants Troop & Pack activities Camp income Electricity Uniforms and badges Bank interest Other income Total income Expenditure Membership Troop & Pack activities Camp costs Fund raising expenses Building fund Cleaning Donations Utilities Equipment Insurance Rent Repairs & Maintenance Uniforms and badges Transport Miscellaneous Total Expenditure Net Income/(Expenditure) Opening cash & bank balance Closing cash & bank balance Represented by: Current Accounts Deposit Acount Cash in hand Accrued costs |
Year ended 31 December 2023 Total £ 24,102.78 3,757.64 1,527.00 4,711.08 12,785.86 10,664.32 - 1,458.85 636.41 2,550.28 62,194.22 9,894.38 18,813.28 11,909.65 - 1,776.00 1,170.28 616.81 1,693.82 2,143.60 563.14 707.54 1,799.73 4,813.97 - 3,341.80 59,244.00 2,950.22 74,873.11 77,823.33 37,874.65 40,240.03 126.37 (417.72) 77,823.33 |
Year ended 31 December 2022 Total £ 24,039.44 3,480.70 1,534.00 4,593.30 11,835.64 18,742.47 95.00 1,107.20 50.35 1,475.90 66,954.00 10,085.66 16,231.00 18,858.32 314.00 - 908.94 1,104.01 1,612.20 562.25 573.62 777.70 1,761.19 3,637.21 25.00 3,617.58 60,068.68 6,885.32 67,987.79 74,873.11 75,358.53 284.89 (770.31) 74,873.11 |
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Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of the 1st Thorfey (SL James) Scout Group I report on the a¢¢ounts of the 1st TheY {SL James) Scout Group ts the year ended 31 December 2023. As the Charty's Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of accounts" you consKler that the audit requirement of Section 43(2} of the Chartlies Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state. on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Chanty Commission urKler section 43(7)(b) of the Act, vthether particular matters have come to my attention. Bul$ of Examln•Vs R•port My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission8rs. An examination indudes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wrth those records. It als0 includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the a¢ownts, and seeking explanations from you as Trust88s concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would te required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Indopendont ExamIne Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe, that in any material respect, the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance wtth Sects'on 41 of the Act. to prepare accounts. which accord wrth the accounting records. and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act. have not been met, or to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to 8nable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached, or which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material spect the accounting rutes of the Group's constitution have not been met. Name Michael Trippick D.Phil. ACMA 67 The Paddock Bishop's Stortford CM23 4JW Signed Dated 7 MA2o2(p