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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
CONTENTS
| 1 | Annual report of the trustees |
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| 4 | Statement of financial activities |
| 5 | Balance sheet |
| 6 | Notes to the annual accounts |
| 13 | Report of the independent examiner |
CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
| Legal name: | Crouch Valley | District Scout Council |
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| Registered number: | 280514 | |
| Trustees: | A Austin | District Chair |
| P Stafford | District Commissioner (DC) | |
| S Matthews | District Secretary | |
| Z Ager | District Treasurer | |
| S Blundell | Elected officer | |
| M Gibson | District Explorer Scout Commissioner | |
| H Bell | District Network Scout Commissioner | |
| H Kalloo | Chairman Appointments Committee | |
| D Gilbert | Youth Commissioner | |
| Contact address: | 48a Woodlands Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4PY |
Objectives and activities
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Crouch Valley District Scout Council ('the District') exists to guide and support the 14 individual Scout groups within the lower River Crouch valley. Accordingly its principal activities are to provide District wide access to various support services and to provide District wide events for the benefit of those Scouts. The District is a managerial and support function for the activities of the various Scout groups operating underneath it in the local area.
Structure, governance and management
The District is a charity registered in the United Kingdom and a sub-unit of the Scout Association. It is therefore governed by Royal Charter granted in 1912 and operates as required by the stipulations and instructions of the Scout Association.
The District is managed by the District Executive under the leadership of the District Commissioner and the Chairman. The Executive meet regularly throughout the year to discuss and decide upon the operation of the District. The Executive is also assisted by number of sub-committees who are responsible for specific affairs within the District and are appointed on an ad-hoc basis either permanently or temporarily as needs arise.
The recruitment and appointment of any leadership role within the District (including its officials) is the responsibility of the Appointments Committee. Whilst the final decision rests with the District Commissioner, they are guided by the advice and opinions of the Appointments Committee who also consider and suggest the training requirements of the new appointment.
In accordance with Scouting regulations, Explorer Scout units and Scout Network organisations within the local geographical area are also under the remit of the District itself (unlike individual Scout groups which are separate entities in their own right). Led by the District Explorer and Network Scout Commissioners, Explorers and Network maintain their own management executive independent from (but reportable to) the District itself.
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
Structure, governance and management (cont'd)
The annexed accounts for the District therefore include the activities of District as a body plus the District Explorer units and the District Network units included therein.
Public benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and performance
The District continues to maintain its active and broad profile of Scouting activities within the local community. Intra-District competition remains both popular and competitive.
As explained elsewhere, the new District and 5th Rayleigh Headquarters was formally opened and named 'The Birches'. This represents a fantastic achievement by the 5th Rayleigh Scout Group and an impressive new facility in Crouch Valley for use by the district and the wider community.
The District's core Scouting calendar remains generally unchanged with most intra-District events well attended by most groups. Well refined deliveries mean certain events remain hugely popular (such as the Beaver swimming gala or the Cub hike) and meanwhile the District's ADCs continue to test new waters to bring fresh ideas to the table, whether as new activities at Renewal of Promise or as stand alone events. On a whole District level, the all section Renewal of Promise weekend run each April continues to gain in popularity and atmosphere, albeit, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, one of the last actions for this year was to cancel the April 2020 event. Unfortunately we continue to function without and ADC ( Scouts), a role which we desperately need to fill.
The District Executive have continued to make its minibus available to all groups in the District on a fuel only basis. The Executive are encouraged by its continuing, and increasing use. This remains a valuable District asset which helps groups control the cost of transportation.
As the annexed notes demonstrate, the amount of young people benefiting directly from local Scouting remains as strong as ever. Unfortunately recruiting and retaining adult volunteers to facilitate this delivery continues to remain a problem across the District (and indeed wider Scouting) with many adults therefore holding multiple roles. As always, further volunteer recruitment remains a key strategic focus for the Executive.
During this year the District has seen a significant reduction in its cash reserves following the completion of the build at Priory Chase, in line with the objectives of the District for the past few years. Following the use of these cash reserves and the deficit incurred in the year, the District as a whole continues to carefully monitor expenditure incurred. Consequently, a decision was made during 2019/20 to keep capitation levels consistent with the previous year. This has enabled the District to offer the services of its minibus at no charge to scout groups which has already proved useful to a number of groups.
The appointment of an Explorer Administrator and the consolidation of all records onto OSM has helped improve the collection of subscriptions and the monitoring of this continues.
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
Achievements and performance (cont'd)
The financial statements for the year indicate that the District has incurred a deficit but still significant funds due to the value of its assets. This year has seen a shift from the value of assets being in cash to assets following the completion of Priory Chase. In addition, the District is owed funds by 5th Rayleigh as it funded the completion of the build while fundraising was taking place. This decision was approved by the District Executive as the best use of funds in order to provide improved scouting provisions for the District.
The District cannot ignore the effect that the Covid-19 pandemic is having on Scouting. We need to be pragmatic and expect that there will be a reduction in membership in the 20/21 year. Furthermore, the District will need to provide financial support to Belchamps to ensure that the site returns to full functionality in the future. There are already indications that headquarters are expecting a significant uplift in the annual capitation which will provide challenges to all the groups in the District. The Leaders in this District can be proud of their response to the challenges caused by the pandemic by delivering online Scouting and even a virtual renewal of Promise weekend in April 2020.
Finally, the Executive would like to offer their thanks to all those volunteers who give so much so freely for the benefit of the Scouts within the District's remit. Like all Scouting the District is highly dependent on the fantastic work all its adult volunteers undertake, always far beyond what is expected of them and usually freely given without proper recognition. On behalf of those Scouts who benefit - thank you. This AGM sees Lisa Keith, our District Treasurer depart from her role. We thank her for her time and contribution which has not been insubstantial.
Financial review
The District strives to keep sufficient reserves to service its current financial requirements and realistic potential liabilities without cumulating large surpluses which would be better used for Scouting purposes. It maintains £5,000 of cash deposits in a Scout Association short-term investment deposit which is considered by the District Executive to be sufficient to safeguard the District against unexpected events and liabilities.
When setting the District's annual subscriptions, the Executive has due regard for the District's current level of reserves and therefore attempts to balance the next year's funding requirements with the existing funds available.
| At the 31st March 2021 the District had the following reserves: District reserves Explorer reserves Network reserves Of which restricted Unrestricted reserves |
£ 423,121 9,721 891 |
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| 433,733 (4,300) |
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| 429,433 |
Although the above reserves show a very strong overall financial position, the Executive are mindful that this is principally due to the £410,000 of exceptional proceeds received from the sale of Love Lane, which are already earmarked for re-investment into a replacement District asset and other associated capital works. Furthermore, the consolidated District figures include not only the District's activities themselves but also the District's Ark Lane site, four active Explorer units (including a young leader unit) and the local Network.
Zoe Ager
District Treasurer
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Investment income Incoming resources from charitable activities Other incoming resources Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Cost of generating funds Fundraising trading costs Investment management costs Charitable activities Other resources expended Total expenditure Net incoming resources before transfers Gross transfers between funds NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS District Explorers Network Total movement FUNDS Total funds brought forward Restatement from previous periods Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ 6,004 - 6,004 1,402 - 1,402 29 - 29 475 - 475 42,972 - 42,972 50,881 - 50,881 (1,365) - (1,365) - - - - - - (15,554) - (15,554) (40,954) - (40,954) (57,873) - (57,873) (6,992) - (6,992) - - - (6,992) - (6,992) (7,439) - (7,439) 447 - 447 - - - (6,992) - (6,992) 442,755 4,300 440,725 - - - (6,992) - (6,992) 435,763 4,300 433,733 YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 |
2020 £ 10,554 5,357 32 26,848 - |
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| 42,791 | ||
| (4,950) - - (43,095) - |
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| (48,045) | ||
| (5,254) - |
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| (5,254) | ||
| (4,045) (959) (250) |
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| (5,254) | ||
| 445,979 - (5,254) |
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| 440,725 |
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
| BALANCE SHEET FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets Total fixed assets CURRENT ASSETS Badge stocks Debtors Income receivable Prepayments Other debtors Total debtors Cash at bank and in hand Scout investment service District main account Ark Lane account District cash Explorer main account Explorer subs account Network main account Network cash Total cash at bank and in hand Total current assets CURRENT LIABILITIES Accrued expenses Deferred income Other creditors Total current liabilities NET ASSETS FUNDS District funds General Outreach Explorer funds General Cerberus grant Gryphon grant Network funds General Total funds |
Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ 313,772 - 313,772 313,772 - 313,772 733 - 733 - - - 1,948 - 1,948 379 - 379 2,327 - 2,327 5,000 - 5,000 69,581 568 70,149 37,844 - 37,844 65 - 65 3,438 3,732 7,170 50 - 50 776 - 776 145 - 145 116,899 4,300 121,199 119,959 4,300 124,259 (50) - (50) (4,248) - (4,248) - - - (4,298) - (4,298) 429,433 4,300 433,733 422,553 - 422,553 - 568 568 5,989 - 5,989 3,232 3,232 - 500 500 891 - 891 429,433 4,300 433,733 31ST MARCH 2021 |
2020 £ 322,907 |
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| 322,907 | ||
| 621 42,612 7,385 2,998 |
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| 52,995 5,000 52,457 8,316 65 10,261 8,450 776 145 |
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| 85,470 | ||
| 139,086 | ||
| (2,383) (18,885) - |
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| (21,268) | ||
| 440,725 | ||
| 429,992 568 5,542 3,232 500 891 |
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| 440,725 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 7 September 2021 and signed on their behalf by:
Z Ager District Treasurer 7 Septemeber 2021
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
1 Statutory information
The District is a registered charity in England with charity number 280514. The charity's full title is Crouch Valley District Scout Council and it is operated in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules as set out by the Scout Association.
The District principally operates in the lower valley of the River Crouch, Essex, which encompasses Rochford, Hockley, Rayleigh, Hawkwell, Hullbridge and Canewdon.
2 Accounting policies
a. Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102); Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102 (Charities SORP (FRS 102)); and the Charities Act 2011.
The District meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
b. Going Concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the forseeable future. Thus the trustess contintueto adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. This view is supported by the receipt of membership contribtions from within the district and its level of reserves.
c. Incoming resources
Incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities (SoFA) when:
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the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
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the trustees are reasonably certain they will receive the resources; and
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the monetary value can be measured with suitable reliability.
Membership subscriptions: Membership subscriptions are reported net of any amounts collected on behalf of and payable to other parts of the Scout Movement. The District's share of membership subscriptions received are recognised as income in the period to which the subscription is attributable. Subscriptions are typically collected immediately before the balance sheet date in respect of the subsequent accounting period - in this case the subscriptions are deferred to the later reporting period.
Grants and donations: Grants and donations are only recognised as income when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.
Donated services and facilities: These are only included within incoming resources (with an equivalent expenditure included in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received. The value of voluntary help received is not recognised.
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
d. Allocation of income and expenditure
The District's activities also include those of the District based Explorer and Network sections and the separately identifiable activities of its Ark Lane campsite. All income and expenditure is attributable directly to one of the District's core activities and separate bank accounts and management figures are maintained to ensure the District's activities are kept identifiable. Consequently, no income or expenditure requires general apportionment across the District's activities.
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
2 Accounting policies (cont'd)
e. Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the total amounts outstanding can be accurately identified.
f. Tangible assets
Land and buildings are carried at historical cost, less provision for depreciation over 50 years or the remainder of the lease period (whichever is the shorter). Assets already previously written down to £nil value before the transition to full accruals accounts in 2015 have not been re-recognised in the subsequent financial statements. Depreciation is recognised only once assets under construction have been brought into use.
Other equipment additions are recognised as a fixed asset only where the individual cost exceeds £1,000 per item. Depreciation is charged at 15% reducing balance.
g. Stocks
Stocks of badges held for resale are recognised at the lower of cost and net sales value.
3 Analysis of incoming resources
| Voluntary income District capitation Capitation paid on to UK / Essex County Scouts Net District capitation retained District Explorer subscriptions District Network subscriptions Total voluntary income Activities for generating funds Badge sales Minibus Hire Investment income Interest received Incoming resources from charitable activities Event income Ark Lane camping fees and usage charges District charitable activities Explorer camp and event income Duke of Edinburgh income Explorer charitable activities Total charitable activity income Other incoming resources Local council grants Donations received Gift aid reclaims Other income receivable Total other income receivable Total incoming resources |
2021 32,896 (27,612) |
2020 39,027 (33,832) |
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| 5,284 720 - |
5,195 5,316 43 |
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| 6,004 | 10,554 | |
| 1,402 - |
5,357 - |
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| 1,402 29 |
5,357 32 |
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| - - |
12,758 3,310 |
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| - - 475 |
16,068 10,240 540 |
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| 475 | 10,780 | |
| 475 | 26,848 | |
| 42,972 - - - |
- - - - |
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| 42,972 | - | |
| 50,881 | 42,791 |
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
3 Analysis of incoming resources (cont'd)
In the February immediately preceding the balance sheet date, the District annual census reported the following total members:
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2021 2020
Beavers 161 281
Cubs 232 345
Scouts 222 306
Explorers 93 109
Leaders 179 242
Network / Active support 98 98
Total 985 1,381
0 100 200 300 400
Beavers
Cubs
Scouts 2021
2020
Explorers
Leaders
Network / Active support
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In February immediately preceding the year end, the annual subscriptions collected from each individual Scout were made up as follows:
| Headquarters (UK) County (Essex) District (Crouch Valley) Belchamps Total |
2021 2020 27.50 27.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 1.00 1.00 £38.50 £38.50 |
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The above amounts were collected in advance of the year ended 31st March 2021 and therefore have not yet been recognised in the SoFA.
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£0.00 £10.00 £20.00 £30.00 £40.00 £50.00
2021 Headquarters (UK)
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
4 Analysis of resources expended
| Charitable activities Event expenditure Ark Lane depreciation Ark Lane utilities and running costs Priory Chase depreciation Administrative expenses Hall rent Leader training and development Minibus expenses Sundries District charitable activities Event expenditure Camps Hall rent Unit meetings Administrative expenses Duke of Edinburgh expenses and fees Equipment replacement Uniforms and badges Explorer charitable activities Hall rent Unit meetings Uniforms and badges Network charitable activities Total charitable activity expenditure |
2021 2020 (713) (14,128) (3,088) (3,633) (3,757) (2,742) (6,046) (1,519) (327) (1,034) - (180) (130) - (745) (2,437) - - (14,806) (25,673) (135) (5,218) - (9,227) - (600) (164) (733) (135) (170) (314) (484) - - - (623) (748) (17,055) - (190) - (177) - - - (367) (15,554) (43,095) |
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
5 Remuneration and expenses
Scouting operates on a volunteer basis and as such the trustees express their gratitude to the many adults who give up their time so willingly for the benefit of the Scouts both within and external to the District. Without their incredible commitment the District simply would not exist.
During the current and preceding period, there were no employees of the District nor remuneration payments, or expenses, payable to trustees.
6 Tangible fixed assets
| Land and buildings Cost brought forward Additions Cost carried forward Provision for depreciation Net book value carried forward |
Ark Lane 26,937 - 26,937 (9,439) 17,498 |
Priory Chase Total 303,840 330,777 - - 303,840 330,777 (7,566) (17,005) 296,274 313,772 |
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Previous capital expenditure on fixed assets was written off in the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2006.
In the financial year ended 31st March 2017, the District disposed of its interest at Love Lane, Rayleigh. The disposal of Love Lane yielded a greater return than had been anticipated. Consequently, the District Executive has provisionally agreed no more than £303,840 of these proceeds will be available for the replacement site at Priory Chase, Rayleigh, being mindful that the total build cost must still reflect value for money to ongoing Scouting but particularly so on a site with a limited lease length. The remainder of the proceeds have been provisionally aligned with various other items of capital expenditure across the District, not least of which is a series of much needed long-term improvements at Ark Lane.
The District had been involved in ongoing discussions with Rochford District Council and 5th Rayleigh Scout Group to move forward the new facilities at Priory Chase. A formal lease was finally entered into in March 2018 and preliminary building work started. Unfortunately, issues with the main contractor meant that the project has stalled and costs incurred to March 20219 were included as assets under construction. The District is pleased to report that the build was completed in December 2019. In order to complete the build, the District loaned funds to 5th Rayleigh Scout Group of £37,956 and £5,000 has been repaid with the District agreeing to write off the rest of this loan.
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
7 Contingent liabilities
a. Belchamps
The District is responsible for one quarter of any liabilities that may arise from the management of Belchamps Scout Centre.
Belchamps is a 29 acre freehold campsite with ancillary buildings operated for the benefit of Scouts but is also used by other youth and educational organisations. It is owned, freehold, by the four Districts of South East Essex. Belchamps Scout Centre is also a registered charity - copies of its accounts may be obtained from the Charity Commission.
b. Southend Scout and Guide Gang Show
The District is responsible for a percentage of any liabilities that might arise from the production of the Southend Scout and Guide Gang Show.
The show is presented bi-annually and draws its cast from the four Scout Districts and three Guide Divisions of South East Essex. Any liability arising would be based on a per capita membership basis at the date of the latest membership census.
8 Operating lease commitments
The District holds an ongoing lease for the use of the land at Ark Lane from Rochford District Council which expires in November 2023 at a cost of £50 per annum.
Following the sale of Love Lane, it has negotiated a 42 year lease at £1,500 per annum for the use of Priory Chase, Rayleigh. As at the balance sheet date this lease had been entered into but construction of the new Scout hut for the premises remained in their preliminary stages. The District has already agreed in principle an equivalent sublease to 5th Rayleigh Scout group for principal use and management of the new facility.
Therefore, the District's total value of future minimum lease payments were made up as follows:
| Due within 1 year Due within 2 - 5 years Due in more than 5 years |
2021 2020 1,550 1,550 6,080 6,130 51,000 52,500 58,630 60,180 |
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9 Related party disclosures
There were no reportable related party transactions during the period (2020 - £nil).
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
10 Funds and reserves
| Funds and reserves | ||||
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| General (District) Unrestricted Outreach fund Restricted General (Explorers) Unrestricted Cerberus grant Restricted Gryphon grant Restricted General (Network) Unrestricted Total General (District) Unrestricted Outreach fund Restricted General (Explorers) Unrestricted Cerberus grant Restricted Gryphon grant Restricted General (Network) Unrestricted Total |
Income 49,686 - 49,686 1,195 - - 1,195 - 50,881 |
Expenditure (57,125) - (57,125) (748) - - (748) - (57,873) 1st April 20 429,992 568 430,560 5,542 3,232 500 9,274 891 440,725 |
Transfers - - - - - - - - - Movement (7,439) - (7,439) 447 - - 447 - (6,992) |
Movement (7,439) - |
| (7,439) 447 - - |
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| 447 - |
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| (6,992) | ||||
| 31st March 21 422,553 568 |
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| 423,121 5,989 3,232 500 |
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| 9,721 891 |
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| 433,733 |
The District's reserves at 31st March 2021 include the following funds:
Outreach fund: This fund exists to provide financial support and assistance to District Scouts where necessary. Scouting is open to all regardless of financial circumstances so the Outreach fund was originally established to ensure funds were always available to assist those who need it. A potential Outreach request was received and provisionally awarded during the year although in the end no further funding was required from the District.
Cerberus grant and Gryphon grant: These restricted fund streams represent monies gifted or granted to the District specifically for the furtherment of Explorer Scouting. Consequently, these funds have been kept separate from the District's general reserves and may only be used by their relevant units (or their successors).
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
I report on the accounts of the District for the year ended 31st March 2020 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes set out on pages 4 to 12.
This report is made solely to the trustees in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees for my examination work.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
The District’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts (under Section 145 of the Charities Act);
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act); and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the District and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements a. to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act; and b. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
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2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Wendy Shorey ACA
28 January 2022
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income District capitation Capitation paid to Essex County Scouts Net District capitation retained Subscriptions Total voluntary income Activities for generating funds Badge sales Minibus hire Investment income Interest received Incoming resources from charitable activities Event income District Beavers Cubs Scouts Explorers Young leaders Camp income District Cerberus Lynx / Hydra Phoenix Ark Lane camping fees / usage Duke of Edinburgh income Total resources from charitable activities Other incoming resources Covid council grants Grants and donations Gift aid reclaim Other income Total other incoming resources Total incoming resources |
2020 District Explorer Network Total £ £ £ £ £ 32,896 - - 32,896 39,027 (27,612) - - (27,612) (33,832) 5,284 - - 5,284 5,195 - 720 - 720 5,359 5,284 720 - 6,004 10,554 1,402 - - 1,402 5,357 - - - - - 1,402 - - 1,402 5,357 29 - - 29 32 - - - - 9,878 - - - - 1,520 - - - - 1,360 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9,357 - - - - 405 - - - - 170 - - - - 308 - - - - 3,310 - 475 - 475 540 - 475 - 475 26,848 42,972 - - 42,972 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42,972 - - 42,972 - 49,686 1,195 - 50,881 42,791 YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 |
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CROUCH VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES RESOURCES EXPENDED Cost of generating funds Badge purchases Charitable activities Event expenditure District Beavers Cubs Scouts Explorers Young leaders Network Camps District Cerberus Lynx / Hydra Phoenix Hall rent District Cerberus Lynx / Hydra Phoenix Network Unit meetings Cerberus Lynx / Hydra Phoenix Ark Lane refurbishment Ark Lane utilities and running costs Ark Lane depreciation Priory Chase depreciation Administrative expenses Duke of Edinburgh expenses and fees Equipment replacement Leader training and development Minibus expenses Sundries Uniforms and badges Total charitable activity costs Other resources expended Total expenditure NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) |
District Explorer Network Total £ £ £ £ YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 (1,365) - - (1,365) (713) - - (713) - - - - - - - - - - - - - (135) - (135) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (164) - (164) - - - - - - - - (3,757) - - (3,757) (3,088) - - (3,088) (6,046) - - (6,046) (327) (135) - (462) - (314) - (314) - - - - (130) - - (130) (745) - - (745) - - - - - - - - |
2020 £ (4,950) (8,758) (3,225) (1,945) - (5,218) (200) (177) (6,780) (1,374) (423) (650) (180) (284) (30) (286) (190) (311) (249) (173) - (2,742) (3,633) (1,519) (1,204) (484) - - (2,437) - (623) |
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| (14,806) (748) - (15,554) (40,954) - - (40,954) |
(43,095) - |
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| (57,125) (748) - (57,873) |
(48,045) | |
| (7,439) 447 - (6,992) |
(5,254) |
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