2021-12-31-accounts - Letchworth And Baldock District Scout Council

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Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Letchworth and Baldock District Scout Council
Other names the charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 2 7 9 8 6 0
HQ registration number
Charity’s principal address 11 Kingsfield House, Hadrian Way
Baldock
Herts
Postcode S G 7 6 F R
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19	Alan Mann Cub Scout Section Scout Section Apryl Goodwin Philip Charsley Trustee Name Beaver Scout Section Philip Scoot Kenneth George Osborne Fiona Potts David Jordan District Chair Cub Scout Section Scout Network Scout Active Support Robert Coldrey Youth Commissioner Paul Tyler Christopher King Explorer Scout Section Awards Coordinator Hayley Palmer Louise Young Wendy Tierney Member Office (if any) Network Commissioner District Commissioner District Secretary District Treasurer District Explorer Scout Commissioner Andrew Masson George Muge Jacob Tyler Paul Taylor Michael John Durrant Jeremy Croxford Member Data Manager Member	from13/5/21 Dates if not for whole year from 12/3/20 until 13/5/21 until 13/5/21

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Section B

Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

The District's governing documents are those of the 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.

(e.g. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

The District is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts.

(e.g. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods

(e.g. appointed by, elected by)

The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them

The District is managed by the District Executive Committee, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout District which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate.

Members of the Executive Committee complete 'Essential Information for Executive Committee' training within the first 5 months of joining the committee.

This District Executive Committee exists to support the District Commisioner in meeting the responsibilities of the appointment and is responsible for: The maintenance of District property; The raising of funds and the administration of District finance;

The insurance of persons, property and equipment; District public occasions; Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support; Appointing any sub committees that may be required.

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Section B	Structure, governance and management (continued)
	Risk and Internal Control The District Executive Committee has identified the major risks to which they believe the District is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are: Effects of Covid 19 Epidemic on activities and finances: Risk assessments were developed for each activity section based on Scout Association guidance, and no activity was permitted without an approved risk assessment. Financial effects were related to loss of income, and Government Grants were obtained to mitigate these consequences. Damage to the building, property and equipment. The District 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 District has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The District through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income from fund raising. The District is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The District does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Committee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the District on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The District is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the District. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the District. Reduction or loss of members. The District directly provides activities for young people aged 14 to 25. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the District Explorer Scout or Network units.

Section B

Structure, governance and management (continued)

Risk and Internal Control
The District Executive Committee has identified the major
risks to which they believe the District is exposed, these
have been reviewed and systems have been established to
mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have
been identified are: Effects of Covid 19 Epidemic on
activities and finances: Risk assessments were developed
for each activity section based on Scout Association
guidance, and no activity was permitted without an approved
risk assessment.
Financial effects were related to loss of income, and
Government Grants were obtained to mitigate these
consequences. Damage to the building, property and
equipment. The District 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 District has sufficient buildings and
contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent
loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
District through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The District is primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The
District does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of
activities should there be a major reduction in income. The
Committee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase
the income to the District on an ongoing basis, either
temporarily or permanently.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The District is totally reliant
upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the
District. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to
an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as
a whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure of the District.
Reduction or loss of members. The District directly provides
activities for young people aged 14 to 25. If there was a
reduction in membership in a particular section then there
would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a
section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of
the District Explorer Scout or Network units.

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Section C Objectives and activities
The Purpose of Scouting
Summary of the objects of the charity set
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people
out in its governing document
in their personal development, empowering them to make a
positive contribution to society.
The Values of Scouting
As Scouts we are guided by these values:
Integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy
and loyal.
Respect - We have self-respect and respect for others.
Care - We support others and take care of the world in
which we live.
Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
Co-operation - We make a positive difference; we co-
operate with others and make friends.
The Scout Method
Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with
adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and:
- enjoy what they are doing and have fun
- take part in activities indoors and outdoors
- learn by doing
- share in spiritual reflection
- take responsibility and make choices
- undertake new and challenging activities
- make and live by their Promise.
Public benefit statement The District meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
criteria under both the advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or community development
headings.
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of The District has operated a severely restricted programme of
the charity during the year activities for the Beaver Section, the Cub Section, the Scout
Section, the Explorer Scout Section and the Scout Network
due to Covid 19, but use was made of internet connectivity
when face to face meetings were not possible. It could not
put on a Gang Show, and the Scout Active Support Section
did not meet due to the age of the members.
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Section E Financial Review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on
reserves Reserves Policy
The District's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient
resources to continue the charitable activities of the District
should income and fundraising activities fall short. The
District Executive Committee considers that the District
should hold a sum equivalent to 3 months running costs,
circa £10,000.
The District held reserves of approximately £36,000 against
this at year end.
Investment Policy
The District does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer
term investments. The District 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.
Section F Other Optional Information
Section G Declaration
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The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Date Position (eg Secretary, Chair)	2 5 0 4 2 1 P Charsley Philip Charsley Treasurer Kenneth George Osborne Chair K G Osborne

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LETCHWORTH AND BALDOCK DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Letchworth and Baldock District Scout Council

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Letchworth and Baldock District Scout Council (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

IA Hunt FCA 100 Howard Drive Letchworth Garden City SG6 2DG

11 August 2022

Letchworth and Baldock District Scout Council - Charity No 279860

Receipts and payments accounts

For the period 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2021

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to nearest £	Restricted funds to nearest £	Endowment funds to nearest £	Total funds to nearest £	Last year to nearest £
Membership subscriptions:	1,136		-	1,136	4,414
Bank Interest	5		-	5	26
Grants and Donations	12,648		-	12,648	14,375
Sectional Activities	2,147		-	2,147	3,850
District Activities	10,706			10,706	8,369
International Fund		336		336	1,650
DHQ Improvement				-	26,284
Gift Aid
Lochearnhead		5,635		5,635	23,615
*Sub total*	26,642	5,971	-	32,613	82,582
A2 Asset and investment sales, etc. *Total receipts* A3 Payments	-	-
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	26,642	5,971	-	32,613	82,582
	111 3,051 15,308 - 18,469 -	4,233 28,855 33,088 -
Bank Charges	111		-	111	75
Sectional Activities	3,051		-	3,051	2,877
District Activities	15,308		-	15,308	14,168
International Fund	-
Donations				-
District HQ improvements			-	4,233	21,174
Jamborees and expeditions			-	28,855	735
*Sub total*	18,469		-	51,558	39,030
A4 Asset and investment purchases, etc. *Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
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	18,469	33,088	-	51,558	39,030
	8,172 - 50,724 58,896	(27,117) - 37,710 10,593
	8,172	(27,117)	-	(18,945)	43,553
	-	-	-	-
	50,724	37,710	-	88,433	44,881
	58,896	10,593	-	69,488	88,433

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories B3 Investment assets Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities	Details Bank current account Details none Cash in hand Cheques not banked *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Gang Show Costumes District Camping Equipment DHQ Electrical Equipment Details none Details Badge Secretary's stock Minibus and trailer Details Signature Badge Prepayments	Unrestricted funds to nearest £	Unrestricted funds to nearest £
		58,723	10,593
		172

		58,895	10,593
		Unrestricted funds to nearest £
		-	-
		-	-
		Fund to which asset belongs
		-	-
		Fund to which asset belongs
		Unrestricted
		Unrestricted
		Unrestricted
		Unrestricted
		Unrestricted	-
			-
		Fund to which liability relates
		Unrestricted	311
		-
		P. Charsley
		K. Osborne