Trustees, Annual Report Year Ending 31st December 2023 Reference and Administrative Details Charity nam8 224th North London Scout Group Other name the charity uses 224 North London Aif Scout Group Registered charity number 293195 Operating address The Scout Hut Sheldon Avenue London N6 4ND Trustees of the Charity Narendra Dhana Chair Derek Chambers Appointed 12 July 2023 Appointed 12 July 2023 Appointed 12 July 2023 Appointed 12 July 2023 Appointed 12 July 2023 Louise Cowan Ronan Gruenbaum Brendan Hodges Nalalie Langley Andrew Myers-Nobbs Ed Smith Appointed 12 July 2023 Structure, Governance and Management The group is constituted as an unincorporated association and is govemed by the Royal Charter of the Scout Association, originalty dated 4° January 1912. The Trustee Board meets quarterfy. or more often as wuired. The day to day operation of the Group is undertaken by volunteers led by the Group Lead Volunteer. The Group manages its own premises, and the Trustee Board contlnues to ensure that the building is rrt for purpose. Trustees are 8ppointed by the Scout Councll at an Annual General Meeting following an open selection proces$ or. exceptionally. nomination. Trustees may also b8 Co-opted onto the Board if parbGular skills or knowledge are required. Objectives and Activities 224th North London Scout Group operates to promote the development of young people in achieving their fijll physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, nalional and intemalional o)mmunities. The main activitie$ of the Group are regular meetings for young people as Scouts, Cubs or Beavers together with occasional outside activities. The tfustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Chartty CommiSs￿n on public benefft. No funds are held as custodian trustees on behalf of others. Achievements and Performance The activities and evenls described below provided the Scouts wlth a diverse range of experiences, fostering skills, teamwod(, and a sense of adventure. Each tenn was filled with opportunities for growth. learning, and fvn, ensuring that the ScoLts had a memorable and enrithlng year. Spring 2023: Spring 2023 was a vibrant temi filled with diverse activllles that kept our Scout5 engaged and leaming. We kicked off wilh creative crafts, followed by exciting scuba diving sessions. The S[￿ts honed their fire safety skills and embraced the energelic Capoeira. Pancake cooking brought a delicious twist, while the Jamboree and pioneerfng activitieg fostered teamwork and resilience. The temi culrninated with thrilling g￿kartIng and laser tag adventures, leaving our Scouts inspired and eager for more. Summer 2023: Summer 2023 was a se8$on of exploration and ouldoor fun. Our Scouts soared with indoor skydiving and parascendirsg, and showcased Iheir football skills in the District 5-a-side tournament. They delved into local knowledge and celebrated the Coronation. The East Finchley Festival saw them contributing to the community with litt6r picking. Th6 lemi wrapped up with essential camping skills. archery, and air rffle sessions. preparing them for the exciting ThrIf￿00d Camp. The AGM and BBQ brought everyone together, celebrating a tem of achievements. Autumn 2023: Autumn 2023 was a term of discovery and creativity. The Scouts returned with a back-tTrbasics session, followed by engaging activities like Water￿d Pfojecis and air activities. They tackled the Skills Challenge Awdrd and explored graffrti art with the 'lnner Banksy. session. The temi also included a fascinating visit to Highgate Museum and a nighl hike. The Scouts ended the temi with teslive Christmas games and treats. refl8cting on a year of growth and c8maraderte. This year has been a testament lo the Scouts. enthusiasm. resilience, and communty spirit. Here's to more adventures and achievements in th8 coming year! Financial Review Summary of Scouting and Support Activities Scouting actiwties have continued to recover from the impact of Covid-19 and have attained pre-pandemi¢ levels wf(h o)sts and contributions well-balanced. The level of subscriptions has risen and ￿mfOrtablY exceeds the contribution to the Scout District. Non-s￿Uting activities generated a surplus of £451 after recognising the costs of refurbishing the kltchen in D￿mber 2022. The combined balance of the Group's current a¢￿Unt and ground rent reserve account at year end stood at £44,027, an increase of £4,067 over the year. Incoma The main income sources w8re subscriptions and contributions to actmties from cubs, beavers and scouts. as well as contributions from Ladybird Montessori and others who use the Scout Hut and facilities for Iheir activities. Subs and activity contributions amounted to £19.190 and contributions from Ihe other users were £14,105. Expenditure The Group spent £15,574 on scouling activities induding Scout Dlstrict membership fees of £2,959. Expenditure to support the Group was £13.749. which induded insurance costs of £1.598. Costs of £7,421 to refurbish the kitchen were incurred in December 2022 and are included in these Accounts. Assets & Liabilftie$ The accounts show that we began the year wth a current account balance of £32.934 and ended with a balance of £36.927. Thi$ reserve. which is broadly in line with annual expenditure, is maintained in order to provide flexsbility to cater for unexpected fluctuations in the income or expenditure of the Group. The savings ac(x>unt held with the intention of providing a ground rent reserve had openlng and dosing balances of £7,026 and £7,100 respectively; the increase arose from interest received ov8r the year. Insurance is in Pla￿ to cover the Scout Hut buildings and contents relating lo SCou￿ng activities. The Group had no outstanding liabilities at year end, other than the outcome of the ground rent settlement wilh London Borough of Haringey. Declarations The trustees deLlare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's twstees Slgnature Full name Posltion CQTr￿P I LLrfJ6 f 4+-WZoZIF ## **224 NORTH LONDON AIR SCOUT GROUP** ## **GROUP ACCOUNTS Year Ending 31st December 2023** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Scouting Activities
Income £ Expenses £
Subscriptions 6,614 Scouting Activities 12,615
Activity Contributions 12,576 Scout District Annual Membership 2,959
19,190 15,574
Surplus from Scouting Activities 3,616
Scout Hut and Other Activities
Income £ Expenses £
Contributions for Use of Hall 14,105 Hut Facilities Upgrade and Maintenance 7,589
Bank Interest and Other Income 95 Insurance 1,598
Support Costs e.g. AGM, Online Costs 1,894
Utilities 1,892
Equipment 776
14,200 13,749
Surplus from Scout Hut and Other Activities 451
£ £
Total Income 33,390 Total Expenditure 29,323
Total Surplus for the Year 4,067
Bank Accounts £ £
Barclays current account opening balance 32,934 Barclays current account closing balance 36,927
Barclays saver account opening balance 7,026 Barclays saver account closing balance 7,100
39,960 44,027
Net Increase in Balances 4,067
Prepared By: Signed by:
Ed Smith, Treasurer Ed Smith Nari Dhana
12 May 2024 Treasurer Chair
03 June 2024 03 June 2024
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of 224th North London Scout Group Charity Number 293195 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 224th North London Scout Group for the year ended 31 December 2023. Responslbllltles and Basi5 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 Charitie5 Art 20111.the ACYI. I report in respect of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination l_have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151{b} of the Act. Independent Examlnerfs Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give me cause to believe that in any material respect.. l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Group in accordance with section 130 of the Art: or 2. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: &6 i_sAqrfA- Relevont prof Address: I& C4J4)Er tsy 3 3 H6 Date.. io GLfoEER￿*