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Agenda

Annual General Meeting,

Saturday 8[th] July 2023

2[nd] Thatcham Scout Hut (Memorial Field)

5.30pm

Agenda

  1. Welcome & Apologies

  2. Approval of 2021 22 AGM Minutes

  3. Trustee’s Annual Report for 2022-23

  4. Treasurers Report and Accounts for 2022-23

  5. Approval of the Trustee’s Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for 2022-23

  6. Approval of the Group Scout Leader’s nomination of the Group Chair for 2023-24

  7. Election of Group Executive Officers for 2023-24

Group Secretary Group Treasurer

  1. Election of Members to the Group Executive for 2023-24

  2. Appointment of Independent Examiner for 2023-24

  3. 2[nd] Thatcham Scouts Annual Review

AGM Minutes – 9 July 2022

Present

Bird Family (4) S Thompson Danskin Family (4) V Caws J Parmar A Pritchard C Coopey J Barton Doe Family (4) B Oakman T Bareham P Frost Hunter Family (3) Clark Family (5) Marks Family (6) De Croos Family (3) Rycroft Family (4) Lissenden Family (2) Scott Family (3) Maltby Family (3) Haines Family (3) T Glue Taylor Family (4) Hamilton Family (4) Tichband Family (3) Burton Family (3) Crocker Family (3) Lucy +1 Tony +1 Apologies from: Stuart Bird Jim Payen

Minutes

Dan Danskin: Welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming, good to see everyone in the Hut for the first time in three years

Minutes of the last AGM (22/06/2021) were approved by D Danskin and 2[nd] G Bird

Trustees Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for 2021-2022, were circulated by email before the meeting. We are showing a large cash surplus due to our plans following completion of the new lease. The plans for the money are not in the report as we are not sure when the lease will be signed but the money has been reserved for: toilet refurbishment, sound dulling to help out young people in the Hut as it gets very loud, repairs to or replacement of the boiler and giving us a head start on paying for the new lease

The Treasurers Report and Accounts for 2021-2022 were talked through by J Parmar, approved by C Coopey and 2[nd] by T Bareham

Parents were reminded to sign up for Gift Aid as it helps the Group out and keeps subs down

Questions following the accounts report – How much of the subs money stays here (with Group) does any go somewhere else?

Part of the subs money stays here part goes away to District, County and then HQ Approx. 2/3[rd] stays with the Group to cover running costs i.e. utilities, badges, materials etc.. 1/3[rd] goes to cover the running costs of the District, County and HQ and pays for things like insurance and OSM etc..

Meeting handed to the GSL

C Coopey: 1[st] full year as the proper GSL, its been a great year and so good to be properly back to face to face scouting. D Danskin has done a great job over the last year so propose him to continue as Chair. 2[nd] by S Thompson

Nominations and Elections for 2022-2023

Dan Danskin nominated by GSL and elected as Group Chair Jyoti Parmar continues as Group Treasurer Allison Pritchard continues as Group Secretary.

Nigel Doe continues as Quartermaster

All the above were thanked for their hard work and support over the last year

The following parent reps were elected; Ben Tichband – Forest Beavers TBC – Great Oak Beavers TBC – Rogers Cubs TBC – Bostock Cubs Rob Rugman – Thor Scouts

We only have 2 parent reps so are looking for more to take the pressure of the Leaders. This is the parent’s opportunity to influence the way the Group is run and it would be lovely to have more parent involvement and a new perspective

Mark Alderman was appointed as the Independent Examiner

2nd Thatcham Scouts Overview

It’s been an interesting year and exciting year, coming out of lockdown only meeting outside in smaller groups to begin with, lots of activities had to be cancelled but we have managed to get back to normal scouting over the year and all the young people have had the opportunity to go for a night away.

It’s been an interesting challenge, but we have come out positive, numbers are growing, we have retained our leaders, the works done to the building look great and we are looking forward to next year with camps already booked.

District Commissioner

Our new DC, Trevor Glue was introduced and handed out Group awards to our young people and service awards to leaders.

He also presented Sam Bird his Young Leader Belt, Farren Hamilton her District Beaver of the Year award Max Danskin his District Scout of the Year Award And the Wood Badge to James Clark

Chairperson

D Danskin thanked everyone for coming, with special thanks to all the parents who helped at the Funday BBQ where we made approx. £3000, which will be in next years accounts. A huge thank you to all the Leaders who are such great role models and have all been incredible

Many Thanks

Awards
Beavers –
Great Oak - Leaders Beaver of the Year Riley Marks
Beavers Beaver of the Year Farren Hamilton
Forest - Leaders Beaver of the Year Teddy Allesford
Beavers Beaver of the Year Oscar Scarsfield
Cubs –
Rogers - Leaders Cub of the Year Maliki Stevens
Cubs Cub of the Year Jonathan Roberts
Bostock - Leaders Cub of the Year Alfie Kirke
Cubs Cub of the Year Elizabeth Wilson
Scouts –
Thor - Leaders Scout of the Year Charlie Miklos-Denton
Scouts Scout of the Year Jack Maltby
Leaders Service Awards
5 Years - Nigel Doe
Zoe Scott
Max Ives

Trustee’s Annual Report For the period from 1[st] April 2022 to 31[st] March 2023

A. Reference and administration details

Charity name: 2[nd] Thatcham Scout Group Charity number: 279878 (England & Wales) Charity’s principal address: Memorial Playing Fields Brownsfield Thatcham RG18 3AG

Names of the Charity Trustees who managed the charity during the year (the “2[nd] Thatcham Executive Committee”):

Elected Dan Danskin Chairperson
Jyoti Parmar Treasurer
Allison Pritchard Secretary
Caroline Coopey GSL
Nominated
members
Nigel Doe Quartermaster
Co-opted Ben Tichband Parent Rep (Forest Beavers)/Fundraising Team
Members Vacant Parent Rep (Great Oak Beavers)/Fundraising Team
Vacant Parent Rep (Rogers Cubs)/Fundraising Team
Vacant Parent Rep (Bostock Cubs)/Fundraising Team
Rob Rugman Parent Rep (Thor Scouts)/Fundraising Team
Vacant Youth Rep
Bankers:
Lloyds Bank Thatcham
Independent Examiner:
Marc Alderman

The Scout Association Gilwell Park Chingford London E4 7QW

0345 300 1818 (UK) +44 (0)20 8433 7100 scout.association@scouts.org.u scouts.org.uk

/scoutassociation @UKScouting

Patron: HM The Queen. President: HRH The Duke of Kent. Founder: Robert Baden-Powell OM. Chief Scout: Lt Cdr (Hon) Bear Grylls RN Registered Charity Numbers 306101 (England and Wales) and SC038437 (Scotland) Incorporated by Royal Charter.

B. Structure, governance and management

The Group’s governing documents are those of The Scout Association (Registered Charity number 306101).

They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Scout Association and the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The Group is established under The Scout Association’s rules, which are common to all Scout undertakings in the United Kingdom.

B.1 The 2[nd] Thatcham Executive Committee

The 2[nd] Thatcham Scouts are managed by the Group Executive Committee, the members of which are the Charity Trustees of the Scout Group and are appointed in accordance with the rules of The Scout Association.

The Committee consists of three independent representatives - Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary - together with any Group Scout Leader(s), and parent representatives. The Executive Committee meets at least 4 times each year and exists to support the Scout Group.

Members of the Group Executive Committee must act collectively as the Charity Trustees of the Group, and in the best interests of its members to:

The Group Executive Committee must also:

B.2 Internal controls

The Group Executive Committee has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss of the Group’s property and money; these include two signatories for all bank payments.

C. Objectives and activities

The objectives of the Group are achieved by operating in accordance with the Purpose, Values and Method of Scouting and The Scout Association.

The Purpose of Scouting is to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

As Scouts we are guided by these values:

Scouting uses a Method, which is young people, in partnership with adults:

This Method is delivered mainly at Group level, through a weekly training programme and regular camps and activities for each age group (or “Section”). The Group supports this delivery mainly by providing programme advice and guidance for Section leaders; together with management advice and guidance for Group Scout Leaders and Group administrators.

The Group also provides camps, activities and fundraising opportunities for all members of the 2[nd] Thatcham Scout’s and contributes to the district activities.

D. Achievements and performance

D.1 Activities

2[nd] Thatcham Scout Group seems to go from strength to strength, this year we have gained in both young members and adult Leaders and we also have six Young Leaders who support the sections on a weekly basis. We are taking part in full and active programmes after our return to normality after covid.

All sections are working to towards lots of badges and a wide range of programme activities including Scouting skills, hikes, visiting fire stations, and having lots of adventures in the local area. We have had the opportunities to take part in District activities. All our members have had the chance to take part in nights away. We held a

very successful Group camp at Rushall Farm in May with most of our members taking part.

The Group is very proud of all our Leaders, who work tirelessly to give our members a varied programme and lots of extra activities, and we would like to say a very big thank you to you all. I think it is also important to remind everyone that our adult members are all volunteers.

D.2 Membership numbers

Numbers in the group have increased over the past year,

Numbers in the group have increased over the past year, the group have increased over the past year,
Young People
Section Time 2021-2022 2022-2023
Beavers Forest Wednesday 17:30 30 30
Great Oak Monday 17:00 22 25
Cubs Bostock Friday 18:30 20 25
Rogers Monday 18:45 31 34
Scouts Thor Thursday 19:00 40 45
Total 143 159
Leaders
Total 24 31

D.3 Group fund raising

Fundraising is critical to our ability to provide activities for our members. Last year we raised £3,001.44 at the Thatcham Fun Day BBQ - June 2022 including the end of term BBQ.

Our Funday funds has slightly increased from previous year, which was £2,315.13 in 2021.

Thatcham Funday is currently our only source or fundraising alongside grant applications for major undertakings

E. Financial Review

The annual accounts for 2nd Thatcham Scouts Group are attached. They have been prepared by Jyoti Parmar - Group Treasurer and approved by the Executive Committee. An audit will be carried out by our Independent Examiner, Marc Alderman.

The group’s principle source of funds is from member’s subscriptions, fundraising activities and gift aid with some additional income from rent and other minor sources.

The Subscriptions gas remains the same since last few year for the amount of £37.50 per term. We have been able to collect the majority of our termly subscriptions via the GoCardless online system and we are grateful for your full co-operation. Kind reminder for all parents to sign up to the gift aid scheme on OSM which then enable me to download the gift aid to upload on HMRC.

The fundraising total of £3,001.44 helps us to maintain the hut or purchase new door and provide new equipment when required. We appreciate for your spare time given to the 2[nd] Thatcham Scouts during the Fundraising Events and various activities when needed by the Leaders.

The Group account shows a balance of (£7,884.55) at the end of this financial year and it’s changed as this FY no grants where provided from Government as we now on post Covid. This year’s Group running costs is at £14,700 which increased from previous year due to running costs of the Hut such as Heat & Power, Insurance HQ Maintenance ( Deep cleaning, Fire risk assessment and various yearly Hut maintenance) & Hut cleaning costs increased as the service were provided by external cleaning lady. As Smart Meter been installed we are currently in credit with Electricity since we are getting accurate readings for our usage.

We have been keeping separate funds accounts for capitation costs (money we pay for each child to the District every year), a hardship fund and a HQ maintenance fund for a few years. The separation of those accounts ensures better management of group accounts.

We now run a budget system on the individual troop accounts where each section receives an amount per child at the end of a term determined on the number of subscriptions paid. This also enables us to keep a third towards group costs and a third towards capitation costs.

This new system ensures that all group costs are covered and that we are not spending more than our income, ensuring the financial stability of 2nd Thatcham Scouts Group.

It is extremely hard for us to manage event budgets when people cancel at the last minute. For this reason, we need to re-iterate that by paying a deposit you have confirmed your child to attend. As such, 2nd Scouts will commit funds progressively as the trip is organised. Please note that if you decide to cancel your child’s attendance, there may be additional costs to pay, over and above the deposit. The closer to the date of the event the higher the additional costs are likely to be.

E.1 Reserves policy

The Group’s policy is to hold sufficient financial reserves to continue the charitable activities of the Group should income and fundraising activities fall short and also to deal with any exceptional expenses.

Operating expenses at 2[nd] Thatcham Scout group were approximately £10,000 in the last financial year not including the District fees. The group currently holds £10,124.24 in the Scouts Association Account, which the executive committee believes to be a suitable sum to hold as a reserve.

F. Plans for future period and other information

2022-23 was a great year for young people in 2[nd] Thatcham which is our main priority, but unfortunately as an executive committee it was a bit of a hiatus.

The new lease has taken much longer to bring into force than anyone could have planned, this is through no one person or entities fault, just a fact of life when dealing with several volunteer led charities. However, we are very close to bringing the new lease into force and hope to have this signed in the next few months.

Once the lease is signed, we will have tenure for a further 20 years at least and will be able to swing into action with our further refurbishment plans:

As discussed in last years report, the new lease will increase our rent from £1,200 to £3,000 (a £500 reduction from expectations last year.) We have also been given a gradual increase to this new amount to ease any growing pains.

While this threefold increase in rent seems significant, rent is by no means our biggest expense, in fact it ranks 4 or 5 on the list, as such we are not alarmed or concerned by the increase. However, over the coming years we will undoubtedly have to increase Subscriptions to account for this.

Current county average subscriptions are around £50, it is our intention to implement small increases year on year over the next 5 years.

The resulting subscription fee will depend heavily on the involvement of parents in fundraising activities over the coming years.

2023 will see us moving from an “Executive Committee” to a “Trustee Board” this should have no impact on our young people and hopefully very little impact on our leaders. A trustee Board is essentially a slimming down of the Executive Committee to focus on mainly governance issues for the group, many scout groups have had each section leader on the committee and have been focusing on day to day operational issues this is not necessary as a trustee board.

As it happens, this should have very little impact on the 2[nd] Thatcham as we have been operating in this manner for several years now. Our day to day operational work is expertly taken care of by our Section Leaders and Group Scout Leader, the Trustee Board, comprised of 2 leaders, our Group Scout Leader, 3 parents and our Treasurer, now focuses mainly on governance.

We do still need help.

Volunteer leaders would be always welcome and scouting is an exceptionally rewarding way to get into volunteering.

We would welcome new trustees if anyone would like to volunteer to support us in our governance tasks, but this is not essential.

The one area we are lacking is roles to support of the Trustees, these roles would not be formal trustee members with the legal governance responsibilities, but more

informal support such as:

The hut is a fantastic resource, but maintaining it is time consuming. We pay for most of our maintenance services such as cleaning, plumbing, garden maintenance and monthly health checks etc, this is not an issue and we have budgeted accordingly

G. Declaration

Agreed by the charity’s trustees at the 2[nd] Thatcham Group Executive Committee meeting held on 5[th] July 2023 and signed on their behalf

Dan Danskin, Chairperson 05/07/2023

Jyoti Parmar, Treasurer 05/07/2023

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of 2nd Thatcham Scout Group I reportto the tru5tee5 on my examination of the account5 of the 2. Thatcham Scout Group for the year ended 31. March 2023 Responsibilitie5 and basis of report As the charity trustees of 2. Thatcham Scout Group you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in re5peci of my examination of the 2nd Thatcham 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 14515llbl of the Act. In¥ependent 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-. nd accounting records were not kept in respect of the 2 Thatcham Scout Group as required by section 130 of the Aci., or 2. 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 shc>uld be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. Name.. Marc Alderman Relevant professional Qualification or membership of professional bodies lif any).. NIA Address.. 50 Grenadier Gardens Thathcarn RG19 4PN Date.. 17110123

2nd THATCHAM SCOUT GROUP istered Charit No 279878 BALANCE SHEET 202212023 Balan¢¢ in hand 1$t A r 2022 Balan¢e In hand Group Account 27815.19 Group Account 19930.64 Scouts Account Cub Account Beavers Account 3586.11 3086.48 354.67 Scouts Account Cub Account Beavers Account 4924.64 2186.51 3144.97 Scout Jersey Camp 2513.34 Scout Jersey Camp 10584.19 Long Temi Investment 10096.02 Long Temi Investment 10124.24 Hardship Fund HQ Maintenance Fund Capitation Fund 864.00 2358.33 9612.00 Hardship Fund HQ Maititenance FurKI Capitation Fund 864.00 2358.33 8888.30 TOTAL 60286.14 TOTAL 63005.82 Cash Lloyds Bank Lloyds Bank - Savings Prepayment Card Scout Assn Account 0.00 14386.71 33457.92 2345.49 10096.02 60286.14 Cash Lloyds Bank Lloyds Bank - Savings Prepayment Card Scout Assn Account 131.00 17021.62 33521.19 2207.77 10124.24 63005.82 I c8rtify that th8S8 a(xount5 reprasent a truè indication of tha fin8n¢ial position according to the documents supplied lo me, and Ihat the Rules of The Scout Asswation and the ￿qUIrementS of Th8 Charity Act5 eA)ncwning financ8 h8V8 been follow8d. Signed IINDEPE ENT EXAMINER) Date Signed (CHAIRMAN) Date Signed (TREASU 116

GROUP ACCOUNT INCOME EXPENDITURE "FUNDPAISING SUBS TO GROUP JOINING FEES Group LSTTHATCHAM GUIDES 3RDThATCHANI BROWNIES 8TH THATCHAM BROWNIES TC¢ PRE-SCHOOL- RENT TCC PRE-SCHOOL DEPOS HIRINtsS fjIFT￿D Group Spring Carnp WINGS 2020 4 Kingdorns NATIONS Grants £5,466.89 £16,059.50 £0.00 ~FUNDPAISING Sub5-Yranslers lo sectFons EQUIPMENT & STORES £2,684.53 £11.695.00 £877.75 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £3.890.00 £0.00 £564.50 £120.98 £0.00 £63.27 UNIFORM I HIGH VIS "GROUP EXPENSES GRUNDON DISTRICT FEES Ha MA1NTENANCE Group Spring Carnp WING 2020 4 Kingdorns ￿￿TEs £0.00 £3,011.75 £447.16 £8,549.20 £1,835.66 £3,973.77 £0.00 £986.00 £133.12 £853.32 £1,539.63 £345.10 £1,539.67 £720.00 £6.10 £371.18 £1,060.61 £490.33 £1,410.96 £0.00 £0.00 £68.05 £0.00 RENT INSURANCE WATER OIL LEGAL FEE ELECTRIC TRAINING . CLEANING PHOTOCOPIER OSM CHARGES RENT REFUND SHARE OF NURSERY PROFrr CCTV-TRUST 'MlSC "MIS £0.00 Transferto Pglty Cash Transf8rto HQ Maintenance £26,000.00 £0.00 Transferlo PettyCa5h Transferfrom HQ Maintenance Transferfrom Cgpitalion £26,000.00 £8,549.20 TOTAL £60,714.34 TOTAL £68.598.89 TOTAL INCOME TOTAL EXpEND￿uRE EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE £60,714.34 £68 598.89 -£7,884.55 ACCOUNT STATUS on 31.03.2023 7,884.55 Balance bought fonvard from 2021-2022 £27,815.19 £19,930.64 216

SCOUT ACCOUNTS SCOUT ACCOUNT INCOME Carried forward from 202212023 £3.586.11 Subscription$ ACTIVITIES Uniform Team Leader Camp11 DFIAGON BOAT REGGATTA Mindhead Jamboree Scouts- PL,APL Camp Scouls-Bowling & Camping Scouts - Memorial & Halloween camp PACCAR FREEZER CAMP Scouts-Dislricl Rrfles 2023 £1.026.00 £69.50 £0.00 £60.00 £176.00 £6,182.50 £405.00 £280.00 £218.67 £1,875.00 £84.00 Totsl Income £10.376.67 EXPENDITURE ACTIVITIES BADGES Team Leader Camp11 DRAGON BOAT REGGATTA Mindhead Jamboree Scouts- PL,APL Camp Scouts-Bowling & Camping Scouts - Memorial & Halloween camp PACCAR FREEZER CAMP Scouls-Dislrict Rifles 2023 £623.87 £39.69 £0.00 £160.00 £5,582.50 £405.00 £122.62 £111.41 £1.993.05 £0.00 Total Expgndituro £9,038.14 ACCOUNT STATUS on 31.03.2023 £4.924.64 316

CUB ACCOUNTS CUB ACCOUNT INCOME Carried fomard from 202212023 £3,086.48 SUBS ACTIVITIES £1,260.00 £12.70 £0.00 £506.00 £0.00 £147.00 £855.00 £130.00 £0.00 uniform Paddle boarding Winter Camp 202211- Cub Bostock CIRCUS Cub 22 - Rogers Bostock- JOTIIJOTA Camp 2022 Cub camp al Thirtiver pl. MAY23 Total Incomg £2.910.70 EXPENDITURE ACTIVITIES BADGES Paddle boarding Winter Camp 202211- Cub Bostock CIRCUS Cub 22- Rogers Bostock- JOTIIJOTA Camp 2022 Cub camp at Thirtiver pl. MAY23 £1,139.68 £753.56 £506.00 £464.56 £147.00 £666.51 £83.36 £50.00 Total Expènditurè £3,810.67 ACCOUNT STATUS on 31.03.2023 £2,186.51 416

BEAVERS ACCOUNT BEAVER ACCOUNT INCOME Carried forward from 202212023 £354.67 SUBS ACTIVITIES Uniform Watersport day District Thirtover Place sleepover TOP SECRET SPY FIAF Hendon Wild Wild West Newbury Museum Sleepover- GO District Beaver Sleepover- Winchester Science Centre Climbing Beavers Forest Mis £1,521.00 £0.00 £0.00 £740.00 £0.00 £765.00 £820.00 £50.00 £367.00 £1,884.00 £220.00 Total Incomé £6,367.00 EXPENDITURE ACTIVITIES BADGES WalersFK)rt day District Thirlover Place sleepover TOP SECRET SPY RAF Hendon Wild Wild Vvest Newbury Museum Sleepover- GO District Beaver Sleepover- Winchester Science Centre Climbing Beavers Forest £740.40 £1.208.25 £0.00 £100.00 £0.00 £680.00 £50.00 £349.05 £35.00 £414.00 Total Expenditure £3.576.70 ACCOUNT STATUS on 31.03.2023 £3,144.97 516

MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT Total Income Less expenditure DeficiVExcess of income over expBndilure Balance in hand 11412022 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £2,358.33 ACCOUNT STATUS on 31.03.2023 £2,358.33 JERSEY CAMP ACCOUNT INCOME Balance in hand 11412022 Income £2,513.34 £8,100.00 Fundraising £775.00 £11,388.34 Total income Expenditure £804.15 ACCOUNT STATUS on 31.03.2023 £10,584.19 HARDSHIP FUND ACCOUNT Total Income Less expenditure DeficiUExcess of income over expenditure Balance In hand 11412022 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £864.00 ACCOUNT STATUS on 31.03.2023 £864.00 CAPITATION ACCOUNT Total Income Less expenditure DeficiUExcess of income over expenditure Balance in hand 11412022 £7,825.50 £8,549.20 -£723.70 £9,612.00 ACCOUNT STATUS on 31.03.2023 £8.888.30