2020-12-31-accounts

Names and addresses ofadvisers	(Optional information)
T eofadviser Name	Address
Observer John Taylor	51 Kent Road, Huntingdon,		PE29 7JG
Name ofchief executive or names ofsenior staff members (Optional		Information)

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Description ofthe charity's		trusts
Type of governing	document	The Group's governing documents are those ofthe The Scout Association. They consist ofa Royal Charter, which in turn gives
		authority to the Bye Laws ofthe Association and	The Policy,
		Organisation and Rules ofThe Scout Association.
How the charity is	constituted	The Group is an educational charity, established which are common to all Scout Groups.	under rules
		The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee,		the
		members ofwhich are also the Charity Trustees.
		The Group Executive Committee exists to support the Group
		Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities oftheir
		appointment and is responsible for:
		- Maintenance ofthe Group's property;
		—Raising funds and administration ofthe Group's	finances;
		- Insurance ofpersons, property and equipment;
		-Group public occasions;
		-Assisting in the recruitment ofleaders and other	adult
		supporters;
		-Appointing any sub committees that may be required;
		and,
		- Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than
		those who are elected.
		The Committee comprises three independent representatives
		—Chair, Treasurer and Secretary - together with	the Group
		Scout Leader, individual Section Leaders (ifthey	opt to take	on
		the responsibility), elected members, nominated	members
		and co-opted members.
		The Group Executive Committee meets 5/6 times	a year.

a)	The induction oftrustees;	The induction oftrustees;	The induction oftrustees;	and training	and training	Members ofthe Executive Committee are required to complete a programme of mandatory training within the first 5 months ofjoining the committee. They are also cleared for	Members ofthe Executive Committee are required to complete a programme of mandatory training within the first 5 months ofjoining the committee. They are also cleared for
						working with children by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
b)	trustee' consideration major risks and the				of	The Group Executive Committee has identified the major to which they believe the Group is exposed. These have	risks been
	systems	and		procedures		reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate
	to manage		them			against them.
						The main areas ofconcern that have been identified are:
						Damage to the building, property and equipment
						This is assessed as a Medium risk with good controls.	The
						building is equipped with fire detectors, alarms and
						extinguishers. In the event ofdamage, the Group would
						request the use of buildings, property and equipment from
						neighbouring organisations such as the church, community
						centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal
						arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group	has
						sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate
						against permanent loss, except for that due to flooding.
						Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members
						This is assessed as a Medium risk with good controls.	All
						Leaders are trained to minimise injury to themselves and
						others. Written Risk Assessments are undertaken before	all
						activities and a process ofdynamic risk assessment is
						continued during activities. Through annual membership	fees,
						The Group contributes to the Scout Association's national
						accident insurance policy.
						Reduced income from fund raising
						This is assessed as a Medium risk with reasonable controls.
						The Group is primarily reliant upon income from membership
						subscriptions and fundraising. The Group holds a reserve to
						ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major
						reduction in income. The Committee has the option to raise
						subscription fees to increase the income to the group on	an
						ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently.
						Reduction or loss of leaders and other adult volunteers
						This is assessed as a Medium risk with reasonable controls.
						The Group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and
						administer the activities ofThe Group. Ifthere was a reduction		in the
						number of leaders to an unacceptable level in
						a particular section or the Group as a whole, there would	have
						to be a contraction, consolidation or closure ofa section.	In
						the worst-case scenario, this could result in the complete
						closure ofthe Group. The Group is always actively recruiting
						for additional Leaders.

Summary	ofthe main	ofthe main	ofthe main	activities	The Aim ofThe Scout Association is to promote the development
undertaken for the public benefit in relation tothese objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)					of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members oftheir local national and international communities. The method ofachieving the Aim ofthe Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme ofprogressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership.
					The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria
					under both the advancement ofeducation and the advancement	of
					citizenship or community development headings.
Additional		details ofobjectives			and activities
Policy on	Grant		Making;		The Group does not make grants to other bodies, however it
					does occasionally make donations to other scouting charities.
Contribution		made by			The Group could not function without the contributions of its
volunteers;					volunteers: Young Leaders, Adult Leaders, Managers, Trustees
					and Supporters. All are unpaid but reasonable expenses are
					reimbursed.
Policy on	investments;				The Group does not currently invest any of its reserves
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Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe				charity	2020 has been a challenging year for everybody. Face-to-Face meetings ceased at the end of March and, apart from a short
during the	year				period where we were allowed to meet outside, stayed
					suspended all year. Our Leaders rose to the challenge and
					immediately started to deliver scouting using virtual meetings.
					The general response was extremely positive and we are
					confident that continuing to deliver the programme
					contributed to the mental well-being of our young people,
					and Leaders.
					As we continued to deliver scouting, we were able to continue
					collecting subscription fees —though we did ensure all parents
					were able to make use ofour hardship funding where it was
					needed.
					We were also forced to close the premises to all users and lost the
					planned income.
					We were eligible for government grants —which mitigated the loss
					in income.
					With the closure ofthe facilities were able to commence the
					building ofthe new Scout Hut —demolition ofexisting and 'like for
					like' replacement
2"'StIves		Sea Scout Group Trustees Annual Report

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							Overall, we managed the difficult circumstances very well—
							mainly due to the support ofour parents and the exceptional
							contribution ofour Leaders.
Brief statement ofthe charity's policy on reserves							The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities ofthe group should income and fundraising activities fall short. Additionally, due to the nature of
							Holt Island, the Group holds reserves to fund maintenance and
							repair work as required. The Group Executive Committee
							considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to6 months
							running costs, plus F10,000 circa 616,000.
Quantify and designations		explain					Ifthe reserves at year end are significantly above this, the Group Executive may designate an amount towards the Hut Fund project.
Details ofany funds					materially	in	None
deficit
Further financial				review details			(Optional information)
The charity's principle sour' funds (including any fundraising);						of	The GrouP's PrimarY sources offunding are membershiP subscriptions from young members, fundraising, donations, grants and the hire of island facilities to other Scout and youth groups.
							For the bulk of2020, none ofour sections were able to meet face-
							to-face, however most continued to operate virtually. Subscription
							income was reduced with some young members leaving the group
							and not inviting new members to join during this period.
							The group was unable to fundraise during 2020.
							After March, the premises were closed to all users therefore no
							funds were generated from hire.
							Fortunately, we were able to claim support grants from the various
							government schemes and this made up for the shortfall.
How expenditure				has	supported		Most income is spent on:
the key objectives				of	the charity;		running the programme;
							maintaining and operating the buildings and facilities;
							insurances and other required costs;
Investment	policy			and			The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term
objectives;							investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash
							using only mainstream banks or building societies.

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					Receipts			and		pa	ments accounts					CC~sa
					For the period from			Olden-20			To	31-Dec-20
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					Unrestricted funds		Restricted funds				Endowment funds	Total	funds			Last year
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A1 Receipts
MEIIIBERSHIP 8,		GIFT	AID
Membership Subscriptlons					11,092								11,092			9,417
					3	744							3	744		3	441
ess xp rer	u				3,036								3,03$
Net Membership	subscriptions		retained		4,312								4,312			5,976
Gift Aid
				Sub Total	4,312								4,312			5,978
INVESTMENT INCOME
Bank Interest										36					36			50
				Sub Total						36					38			50
DONATIONSIGRAN TS
Nuli secundi Explorer		Unit
Bags for Scouts
Easy Fundralsing
Virgin Money									385					385
LRSG HDC Grant					10,000								10,000
New Hut								4,190					4,190
Poppy Donations						133								133
Other Donations						500								500		2,598
				Sub Total	10,633			4,555					15,168			2,598
YOUTH PROGRAIIME AND			ACTNITIES
Cub annual Camp																4,588
Sailing																	870
Beaver Actlvlies
Beaver Camps																	126
Cub Camps					3,619								3,619
Cub Activides																	399
Scout Camps					1,436								1,436			5,134
Group Activities						239								239
Group Camps																	156
				Sub Total	5,2$4											11,251
ISLAND INCOME
Island Hire					1,568								1,588			3,333
Canoe Hire
				Sub Total	1,568								1,588			3,333
FUNDRAISING	IGROSS)
				Sub Total
SUNDRY RECEIPTS
Group Clothing																	116
ReteRebate						82									82
E'On Refund															95

B4Assets retained for	the	Badge Secretaiy Stock	Badge Secretaiy Stock	Badge Secretaiy Stock			1500
charity's own use		Unlfolm and Clodilng					2242
		Land &Buildings	Nol	owned	by the Scout
		Group
		Motor Vehicles					3000
		Boats and Water Equipmenl					10000
		Scoutmg Equipment		&Furniture			6500
		New Hut					78658
						Fund	to which	Amountdue	When due
						liabil	relates	o tional	o	tional
B5Liabilities
						Cash Funds		Equipment	Restricted
									Funds	to
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Restricted Fund Projects		Hut Replacement		(Rates ths Roof)		5	27.191.00
									E	27,191.00
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		Charity no	279852
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