TTrUS IS nRK LOOKS Llla. 2nd Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Gioup Annual Report 2023 WWW.2ndCuddlngtonScout$.oig.uk **Trustees’ Annual Report & Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2023** ## **Section A Reference and Administrative Details** ## 2[nd] CUDDINGTON (ROWE) SCOUT GROUP Charity Registration Number 297571 Group Registration Number with The Scout Association 154 082 2575 Contact Name and Address Rodney Clarke, 147 Seaforth Gardens, Stoneleigh, EPSOM, Surrey KT19 0LW ## **TRUSTEES:** _**Ex-Officio – Appointment**_ ## **Name** Group Scout Leader Martin Gerrard Deputy Group Scout Leader Dave Pfeiffer Deputy Group Scout Leader Sandra Gosden Beaver Scout Leader Vacant Cub Scout Leader Julie Roberts Scout Leadership Representative Simon Digweed Explorer Scout Leader Jo Blackgrove SASU Manager Callum Mitchell ## **TRUSTEES:** _**Elected**_ ## **Name** Group Secretary Rodney Clarke Group Treasurer Tim Rogers Transport Manager Ruth Louch (from 12/6/22) Parent Clifford Abbott Parent Jackie Durbridge (until 12/6/22) Parent Michelle Matson Parent David Roberts ## **TRUSTEES:** _**Nominated – Appointment**_ ## **Name** Group Chairman Paul Nowak Chairman - Supporters’ Committee Shelley Hutton Supporters’ Committee June Foster Group Joint Quartermaster Paul Nicholas Group Joint Quartermaster Robert Baker CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES (if any) None OTHER ADVISORS None BANKERS: Barclays Bank, Worcester Park Branch PO Box No 283, SUTTON, Surrey SM1 1TB 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 1 of 20 ## **Section B** ## **Structure, Governance and Management** The Group's governing documents are those of 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. The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee, the members of which are the Charity Trustees of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The Committee consists of the Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout Leader, individual Section Leaders who have opted to take on the responsibility, and 8 other elected or nominated trustees, and it meets 5 times a year. Members of the Group Executive Committee complete _'Essential Information for Executive Committee'_ training within the first 5 months of joining the committee. This Group Executive Committee exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments and is responsible for: The safety and welfare of the young people and adults in the Group; - The maintenance of Group property; The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance; The insurance of persons, property and equipment; As Data Controller for the Group, ensuring compliance with the GDPR; Group public occasions; Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support; Appointing any sub committees that may be required; Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than those who are elected. ## **Risk and Internal Control** The Group Executive Committee has identified the major risks to which they believe the Group 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: Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the Church 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. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income from fundraising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The Group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 2 of 20 major reduction in income. The Committee could raise the level of subscriptions to increase the income to the Group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The Group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the Group. 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 Group. Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the Group as 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 Group. ## **Section C** ## **Objectives and Activities** **The Purpose of Scouting** Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people 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. ## **Our main activities in relation to these objects** The object of the Group is to provide a Scouting training programme for young people in the Worcester Park, Stoneleigh and Cuddington areas. Through the Scout method, young people develop towards their full potential and there is a clear link between the benefits for young people and the purpose of Scouting. The safety of young people is taken very seriously, and the benefits that Scouting activities provide far outweigh the risks. **Public Benefit** The Group 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** See Attached - 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group Annual Report 2022-23. 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 3 of 20 ## **Section E** ## **Financial Review** The accounts have been drawn up on the receipts and payments basis which is consistent with the previous year. Subscriptions are charged for membership to cover immediate running costs of the Group and these do not unduly restrict membership. The Group follows the principle that no-one should be excluded because of their inability to pay membership subscriptions. ## **Reserves Policy** The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the Group’s activities for Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, and Explorer Scouts should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Executive Committee considers that the Group should hold a sum equivalent to 6 months running costs, circa £15,000. The Group held reserves of £39,913 against this at year end. This is well above the level required for operating expenses. In addition to the Group general reserve and the funds held by Sections, the Trustees have designated funds for transport, hall improvements and training. ## **Investment Policy** Funds to cover operating costs are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies. A significant proportion of the Group’s additional funds are invested in an ethical fund holding UK and overseas equities. This has the advantage of instant access and should generate income against future expenditure and enable subscriptions to be kept as low as possible. This is seen as a medium to long term investment which should mitigate against short term market fluctuations. ## **Section F** ## **Other Information** The Group maintains a Development Plan for the next few years. Funds are being kept in reserve to cover any currently unforeseen expenses in relation to our land swap with Surrey County Council and their development on the former Auriol School playing field behind our headquarters. ## **Section G** ## **Declaration** The trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ Report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Paul Nowak Martin Gerrard Group Chairman Group Scout Leader Date 27[th] July 2021 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 4 of 20 ## **Annual Report 2022-23** ## **Group Chairman’s Report** This last year saw a full return to normality for the Group after two years of Government restrictions. Group Section meetings, camps and other activities were in full swing. Group membership remained stable and currently stands at 181. This is a major achievement as many Scout Groups around the country saw a fall in membership during and immediately after COVID. This year has brought the usual high number of achievements for our young members with those being given the option as to whether to become Queen’s or King’s Scouts. The transport fleet has remined fully operational again and the Transport team of Ruth Louch and Dee Willis have seamlessly organised that all the vehicles are roadworthy so that they are available for all required trips and camps away. 2022 saw the return of the Beer Festival which was a financial success on the same scale as those organised prior to Lockdown. This was the last Beer Festival for Clifford Abbott and his committee, and I would like to thank them for their considerable efforts over the last 12 years organising 10 Beer Festivals which have brought in considerable funds to the Group. Although a large void to fill, a new Beer Festival Committee formed itself in September and has met monthly supplemented by much discussion over WhatsApp to efficiently organise the 2023 Beer Festival on 14[th] and 15[th] July which will also include a Gin Bar. My thanks go to them for all their enthusiasm to ramp up from a standing start. The lifting of restrictions also saw the return of the Summer Fair in May with a reasonable turn out of helpers although even more would be appreciated for the Christmas Fair. These Supporters organised events pull in a large volume of our turnover without which the current surplus of Group Funds would soon be depleted. The very generous bequest from Graham Manly enabled us to carry out an extensive range of much needed refurbishment work in and around the Headquarters. Additionally, the facia boards and guttering around the Headquarters were replaced due to the discovery of woodworm, thankfully it had not infested the main roof structure. Since September a group of senior members of the Group Executive have been in discussion and meetings with the Development Team at Surrey County Council regarding the development of the field behind the Headquarters. Next year should see some activity with a re-configuration of the Headquarters site in order to accommodate an access road to the development. I would like to thank all members of the Group Executive for their considerable efforts over the year. Additionally, I would like to thank the Section Leaders and Teams for the time and effort that they put in on a regular basis to organise all the activities that benefit the development of our young members. Paul Nowak Group Chairman 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 5 of 20 ## **Congratulations** It is a pleasure to record the following outstanding achievements during the year ended 31[st] March 2023 ## **Queen’s / King’s Scout** Lawrence Carslake Luella Marshall Tom de Whalley ## **Explorer Belt** David Bennington Sam Featherstone George King Tom de Whalley ## **Chief Scout’s Silver Award** Matthew Ayling George Evans Lois Gill Cameron Holland Poppy Kavanagh Josephine Millyard Rosie Stammers Samuel Webb ## **Chief Scout’s Bronze Award** Gareth Ayling Lara Given Amy Gray Elodie Huckle Zoe Llewellyn Jaxson McNally Alice Passmore Michael Pesce Zackary Uttley ## **Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award** Louise Bridle Josie Farrar Callum Mitchell ## **Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award** Philippa Carslake Anthony Pires da Silva ## **Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award** Suzanna Abbott George Hookey Daniel Keers Chenujan Vairavamoorthy ## **Young Leader Belt** _awarded to a Young Leader on completion of the full Young Leader Training Programme_ Daniel Keers James Nicholas 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 6 of 20 The following awards were made by the Chief Scout in recognition of adult service to Scouting ## **Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service** Brogan Aldred Jane Carter Tom Hutton Adrian Murphy David Roberts Julie Roberts ## **Chief Scout’s Service Awards** (in recognition of good services in an adult role over the period shown) ## **Chief Scout’s 40 Year Service Award** Rodney Clarke Sabina Gerrard **Chief Scout’s 30 Year Service Award** Robert Baker ## **Chief Scout’s 25 Year Service Award** Karl Nicholas Janice Winter **Chief Scout’s 20 year Service Award** Jo Blackgrove **Chief Scout’s 15 Year Service Award** Jane Carter Jane Weller **Chief Scout’s 10 year Service Award** Corinne Snell ## **Chief Scout’s 5 Year Service Award** Louise Bridle Philippa Carslake George Carter Jackie Durbridge Gemma Gosden Amy Gravatt Ruth Louch Charlie Pilgrim Tim Rogers Lee Tarron Tracey de Whalley ## **Wood Badge** _awarded to an adult leader on completion of the full adult leader training programme for an initial role or any new role_ Diana Baker Sandra Gosden Ellie Hodgson 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 7 of 20 ## **Group Scout Leader’s Report** Eighty years of Scouting at 2[nd] Cuddington – what a terrific record! Totally volunteer led throughout our 80-year history, in 2023 the Group provided over 1600 hours of meetings and activities for our young people with countless more spent on fundraising and maintenance of the Headquarters and vehicle fleet. A fantastic achievement when you think that everyone is a volunteer giving freely of their time and skills. Regular readers of our annual reports will know that we include a table showing the numbers in each Section and this year is no exception. You will see from the table that the Group is the largest it has ever been in its 80-year history, and it has had another fantastic year. Although you will be reading this in the summer, our annual report covers the same year as that for our financial summary -1[st] April to 31[st] March - and things move so quickly at 2[nd] Cuddington that much of this will seem like history already – post-Covid planning, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and funeral already seem a long time ago. Headlines this year must include congratulations to yet another three Queen’s/King’s Scouts. The highest possible award that can be gained by a young person which requires them to already hold the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award before embarking on a range of other requirements. The very best of the best achieve this award with Lawrence Carslake, Luella Marshall and Tom de Whalley all completing the award during the year. This makes seven Queen’s/King’s Scouts in the Group in the last four years, and I know of no other Group in the County that can rival this record. It’s a journey that starts as a Beaver Scout and every one of the Sections contributes to the development of the young person to enable them to achieve the ultimate award. The weekly Sectional meetings have covered an amazing range of activities, many of them reported in the Group Newsletter kindly edited by Carol Priddy. It’s just one of the ‘tools’ behind the leader team. The Group Executive Committee (our Trustees), chaired by Paul Nowak with its two sub committees – the Supporters, led by Shelley Hutton and the HQ Maintenance Team headed up by Dave Pfeiffer - ensure the provision of all the resources needed by the Sectional Leader Teams. Paul Nicholas and Robert Baker oversee all the Group equipment as Quartermasters whilst Deiniol Willis and Ruth Louch ensure the wheels keep turning on all our vehicles as joint Transport Managers. It would also be remiss not to mention the hard work of Mike Gravatt who kindly looks after the collection of the membership fees and recovery of Gift Aid – a figure which is the equivalent of us holding another Group Fair. Our Scout Active Support Unit (SASU) led by Callum Mitchell is 10 years old this year and provides support for all the Sections, for the Group, for the District and for County events. The strength ‘behind the scenes’ ensures we have a Headquarters, equipment and transport that is the envy of many, and coupled with the brilliant ‘front of house’ leader teams, makes 2[nd] Cuddington one of the best Scout Groups in the country. 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 8 of 20 We continue to operate as a Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre. Tracey de Whalley is our Group DofE Adviser and does a great job motivating our young people through the sections of the award. We also provide DofE support to other Groups in the District and this includes running practice and qualifying expeditions for their Explorer Scouts, generating a steady stream of DofE awards both at 2[nd] Cuddington and in our neighbouring Groups. Our fantastic Leader Teams for the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are supported by Young Leaders – Explorer Scouts who undertake training to support the adult teams. We are fortunate to have a stunning team of Young Leaders working across our Sections. Completion of the entire Young Leader training programme (11 training modules and four ‘missions’ where they demonstrate they can put into practice what they have learnt) is recognised by the award of the Young Leader Belt. Two of our Young Leaders completed this challenging programme during the year and deserve congratulations – Daniels Keers and James Nicholas. It is always difficult to review a year but in addition to all the regular weekly meetings, highlights from 2022/23 included: **Spring** - The whole Group was at Brooklands for the annual St George’s Day outing – a great day which included the renewal of the promise under the nose of Concorde. The Beavers were underground caving at Walton Firs and took part in the District Lizard Hike at Headley Heath, whilst the Cubs were out and about dryslope skiing. The Scout Troop were away cycling in the New Forest and the Explorers climbing at White Spider. Sam Featherstone and Tom de Whalley from the SASU retained the Senior trophy in the District Challenge Hike – a demanding day long test of navigation and hiking skills. The SASU have held the trophy for several years and it would leave a rather large space in the trophy cabinet if we lost it! The four members of the Group who gained the Queen’s Scout Award the previous year were at Windsor Castle for the National Queen’s Scout parade. Isabella Matson was successful in the selection process for the 23[rd] World Jamboree in Korea in 2023 and started attending the Unit training events (Two of our leaders – Jo Blackgrove and Ellie Hodgson are also attending having been selected as leaders for the Surrey contingent.) 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 9 of 20 The Troop were away for four days for the May Camp, whilst the whole Beaver Colony took part in Bazzaz, a County fun day for Beavers – a very hot fun day! They were supported by the SASU who were helping to staff the County activities. The Cubs had an activity day and sleepover whilst the Explorer Unit was away for a weekend at Bentley Copse. The SASU established a Group who went climbing regularly on a Monday at White Spider, and even included a spa evening in their programme! **Summer** – Always a busy time of year with stacks of camps and outdoor activities. The Troop attended Scoutabout, normally held every three years but the planned 2021 event was delayed because of Covid. Over 6,000 Scouts and Guides from Surrey were at the South of England showground to share in a weekend which programmed over 100 activities against a background of arena events including a fantastic firework display and live stage performances. Practice expeditions were held for Explorer Scouts on the South Downs. The Summer Fair, organised by the Supporters Committee led by Shelley Hutton in June, was well supported on a fine afternoon. Without the work of the Supporters Committee the membership fees would be significantly greater, so everyone in the Group has reason to be thankful to them for their hard work. The return of our Beer Festival after the Covid break saw a record attendance. This was the last Beer Festival organised by our team which has run them for over 10 years, in which time they have raised a phenomenal amount of money for the Group. Our thanks to Clifford and Trudy Abbott, Richard and Wendy Pilgrim, Paul and Jane Carter, David Roberts and Paul Nicholas who have ben steering this event since our first Beer Festival over 10 years ago. I’m really pleased to say that the fantastic work done by the team has been picked up by a great new team of volunteers who are organising the 2023 event. July and August traditionally see the major camps. The Troop were the first away at the beginning of the school holidays, camping for the week at Kinver near Stourbridge, followed by the Explorer Unit who headed west for their week to Woodhouse Park near Bristol. The Cubs didn’t have to travel quite so far as they were at Walton Firs near Cobham for the four days of the August Bank Holiday. At the same time Explorer Scouts were completing Bronze, Silver and Gold DofE Expeditions in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 10 of 20 Meanwhile four members of the Scout Active Support Unit – Tom de Whalley, David Bennington, George King and Sam Featherstone - set off on a two week expedition based in Luxembourg on the challenging Explorer Belt Expedition, covering 100 miles in 10 days undertaking projects designed to find out about the countries in which they were travelling. **Autumn** The Group had both Harvest Festival and Remembrance Day Church Parades at St Mary’s Church, with particularly good involvement from our young people. For Harvest Festival, produce was collected beforehand and presented as one consignment at the Church Parade for the Food Bank. Several very positive comments were received post Remembrance Day about those involved which reflected well on the Group. A Beaver sleepover in September went well and included an afternoon at Wisley. Frances Cummins organised an excellent weekend and qualified for her Nights Away Permit. Other Beaver Colony meetings have included the Jamboree, Global Awareness, Halloween, Bonfire Evening, Remembrance, and Teddy Bears as well as an evening at Walton Firs in the Maze. Cub meetings covered Fires/First Aid and Food; a Jamboree evening with navigation; Lashings; Disability Awareness; took part in the District Night Hike, visited a Hindu Temple, Halloween, a Band evening with K&MSGB and last night made Gingerbread houses led by a Young Leader. September also saw the Troop holding a ‘Lightweight’ camp at Boidier Hurst with 17 Scouts attending and they also covered the Warden Duty weekend at the campsite for the Group. A similar number took part in the London Monopoly Run the following month. Troop meetings included Scout values and team training, Harvest, and Egyptian evening, P/L’s evening, Halloween and Bonfire, First Aid and Navigation. The Explorers carried out a pizza survey (as opposed to the usual Chip survey); a mythology evening, Halloween; went litter picking, volleyball (the current ‘in’ game at the time); a cooking competition (with mixed results!) and 2 x Escape Rooms. ## **Winter** Group Events pre-Christmas included the Santa Special – vastly oversubscribed but limited to 51 on the RHDR. Fine weather enabled us to picnic on the beach before joining the railway to visit Father Christmas. 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 11 of 20 The annual Group Carol Service had just under 200 attendees at St Mary’s and was also the evening of the Christmas Draw organised by our brilliant Supporters Committee led by Shelley Hutton. Leaders from the Group attended the Peace Light ceremony at Bentley Copse and brought the peace light to Cuddington in December. Cubs and Scouts both competed in the District Swimming Gala. Two First Aid courses for leaders were run by the Group in February, led by Hazel Shirley from SJA – all our leaders hold an adult First Aid qualification. Hazel has led our First Aid training for many years, and we are fortunate to have someone of her calibre and with such a high level of expertise, willing to support the Group in this way. Every adult role with the Group has a training requirement covering every aspect of the Scout training and support programme, to ensure the highest possible standards, and 2[nd] Cuddington has an enviable 100 % compliance record. There is also a commitment to undertake ongoing training and a good example is that ten leaders from the Group attended a District seminar on improving the youth programme during the year. Pre-Christmas the Beavers went to the Maze at Walton Firs, held a Teddy Bear evening and Christmas party. Post-Christmas they had two meetings on Challenge awards, plus making sock puppets, Chinese New Year, National Backwards Day, Valentine’s Day cards and Founder’s Day. The Cubs went on a Town Trail, 15 went on an Emergency Aid badge course and Red Six represented the Pack in the District Quiz. Pack meetings included a meeting on Braille, pancakes and bowling at the Hollywood Bowl. Young leaders led a paracord evening and the Pack completed the Scientist badge making mini lights and periscopes. Troop meetings this season included ‘Lights on Stoneleigh Broadway’; Jamboree evening; Cuddington Caves (where we convert the whole HQ into a caving complex) and a Christmas party. Three meetings were successfully themed on Taskmaster, plus a wide game at Horton Country Park and a Chip Shop survey. As we moved into March, 32 Scouts attended the winter indoor weekend. The Explorer Unit shared the Cuddington Caves and undertook a shorter leader led London Lights trip pre-Christmas. Their Christmas meal was held at the Queen Adelaide. The SASU assisted at the District Swimming Gala and provided staff for the County Frost Camp at Bentley Copse. They helped setup/take down Cuddington Caves (and used them!). They held a First Aid refresher evening, another cleaning the Group vehicles and went to Laser Quest. The SASU Christmas meal was held at the Hogsmill. Whilst (in the new year) all the Sections celebrated Shrove Tuesday 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 12 of 20 with pancakes, the SASU just had to be different from the other sections and made their pancakes over an open fire. ## **In Conclusion** Our 80[th] anniversary celebrations are being led by Dave Pfeiffer with the Group wearing the special commemorative badge designed by one of our Cub Leaders, Lillian Carter. The events have included the publication of the ‘Cuddington Chronicles’, a decade by decade glance through our history, being published on a monthly basis through 2023. The response has been amazing with former members from as long ago as our founding year of 1943 writing in with their tales of Scout activities over eight decades. Some are pretty hairraising (it was, of course, long before Health and Safety and risk assessments were thought of!), but consistent throughout the 80 years has been the theme of 2[nd] Cuddington being a thriving family providing adventure, challenge and skills for life for young people. In the 21[st] century providing that challenge has become increasingly demanding and that the Group provides so much, so well, is a tribute to the absolutely brilliant adult team and family support that we have at 2[nd] Cuddington. Thank you to everyone who helped make 2022/23 such a great year. Martin Gerrard Group Scout Leader ## **Group Membership 2023** As at the 31[st] March 2023, the Group membership comprised: |**Section**|**2023**|**2022**|**2021**|**2020**|**2019**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Beaver Scouts|22|25|24|25|26| |Cub Scouts|35|33|40|39|29| |Scouts|44|35|35|27|33| |Explorer Scouts|15|18|15|25|21| |Active Support Unit (SASU)|32|32|23|22|19| |Leader Team|33|34|40|36|38| |**Total**|**181**|**177**|**177**|**174**|**166**| 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 13 of 20 ## **Group Leader Team as at 31 March 2023** Those marked * are members of the Group Executive Committee and consequently trustees of the 2[nd] Cuddington Scout Group **Group Scout Leader** Martin Gerrard* Deputy Group Scout Leaders (Leader Training) Sandra Gosden* (Headquarters and Events) Dave Pfeiffer* **Beaver Scout Colony** Beaver Scout Leader GSL Team Assistant Beaver Scout Leaders Brogan Aldred, Diana Baker, Sue Blackgrove, Frances Cummins Section Assistants Sam Featherstone, Louise Bridle (SASU) Young Leaders Suzanna Abbott, Isabella Matson, George Hookey **Cub Scout Pack** Cub Scout Leader Julie Roberts* Assistant Cub Scout Leaders Jane Carter, Tom Hutton, Paul Nicholas*, Carol Priddy Section Assistants Rod Clarke*, Lillian Carter, Russell Dane, Amy Gravatt (SASU), Ryan Hooper (SASU), Roy Turner, Emma de Whalley (SASU) Young Leaders Ash Lawrence, Daniel Keers, Hannah Martin, Anthony Pires da Silva **Scout Troop** Scout Leader (shared) Simon Digweed*, Mark Pitcher, James Turner, Jane Weller Assistant Scout Leaders Ellie Hodgson, Mark Hodgson, Karl Nicholas Section Assistants Philippa Carslake, Sam Hodgson*, George King, Jack Roche, Corinne Snell, Young Leaders Ben Lewis, Oliver Holmes **Explorer Unit** Explorer Scout Leader Jo Blackgrove* Assistant Explorer Scout Leaders Adrian Murphy Section Assistants Lawrence Carslake, Paul Digweed, Stuart Duffell (SASU), Dave Simms, Tom de Whalley (SASU) **Active Support Unit Manager** Callum Mitchell* ## **Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Adviser** Tracey de Whalley **Quartermasters** Robert Baker*, Paul Nicholas* **Group Executive Committee** – Trustees of the 2[nd] Cuddington Scout Group* Chairman Paul Nowak Secretary Rod Clarke Treasurer Tim Rogers Members Clifford Abbott, Robert Baker, June Foster, Shelley Hutton, Ruth Louch, Michelle Matson, Paul Nicholas, Dave Pfeiffer, David Roberts Ex-officio members Group Scout Leader Team and Section Leaders **Supporters Sub-Committee** Shelley Hutton* (Chair), Janet Brown, June Foster*, Richard Pilgrim, Maureen Turner **Maintenance Sub-Committee** Dave Pfeiffer* (Chair), Clifford Abbott*, Ken Blackgrove, Richard Priddy, Roy Turner 2[nd] Cuddington (Rowe) Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 14 of 20 2. Cuddington (Rowel Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 15 of 20 Receipts and payments 2022123 1021122 Receipts unn￿1￿1•d lund% D8*n*•d lunds Total lund• Toi lund• lunds rrt)ership subscnptions 14.427 Less Mémtws1bPSu￿trIlth￿ twd IAr8*DIstr' L￿. Tr¥sfwraYto 15.2451 15, 1981 cfws scnplK)n¥ 15001 Ipsu t8in 8.682 6,408 rk>n8tlon5 12S Gift Athl 1.786 Transport Incon 2.098 tlxal Actlvlll 8eave(s 1,128 131 Cubs 3,819 5,652 SGoul$ 9.346 4,270 Explorer8 4,367 SASU 142 348 Group 5.006 Euro Lh"sney F4•Ktr•l$iry 1&y￿S1 Supporters 4,831 1,781 Beer Fesliv81 27.648 32.479 Bank Interesi 13321 4,106 11 Hre 799 1,399 Olher Incth 15,054 t(*al Ti*•l Grom Inc<¥n• Page 16 of 20 nd 2 Cuddington IRowel Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Receipts and payments 2022123 2021122 Payments ChBrltsty¢ payrn¢rt# Total funds Tot41 lund$ lund• nf Be8Yers 401 Cubs 3.433 4. 161 Scou15 10,255 3.159 exPk￿er5 {8171 4.332 SASU 131 267 GrDup 5.579 1.416 Adull support and tra￿1n9 588 88dge5 l.YJ9 1.973 Water and Sewage 327 EkclriEity and Gas 3,139 3,767 Insurance 1.650 1,493 37.YJ3 7.304 atertaL8 and equipft*nl 455 1,191 PrintiThJ photocopylrvj 896 TeleconB 672 615 T.Shin$ & SwFatshwts 11951 2.044 Transi>yt 8,632 11,035 9,545 Other Expendilure 510 832 Sub t(*al 61.801 2S,361 44.iay Fwk**i•lry •xp•r¥ Supportors 979 236 B8•r F•siiv81 15,532 11510 1&510 rot•l Gross Ex1￿￿*1￿0 7•J l rfr•rnIpl￿(￿Yffl•rtS) 127,547> 110.1531 20.381 120,3811 Cash tunds last y•ar •nd 46.578 54,493 100.485 39.413 23.179 101.JJI 2. Cuddington (Rowel Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Page 17 of 20 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year 31 M•r¢h 2023 31 Ilv21n2 R*iTktqd Iumds Tot lund• Tol lufi tunds accoun 12,141 1Q,287 SuppcKters bank &coJnt 1,1CX) 2,259 Swjt s￿)p 637 Bw Fe51Nal baftk account 4,148 3,376 Bank current aCCOLrnl 9.164 300 3.113 8ank depxll account 674 41,659 COIF ￿coUnt 27,3TT 13,237 40.959 Pelly c8sh aTrd unclea￿1 rec•plg 232 30 67e Pr8payrr*nli I1.c￿)I 11801 Tthl Iwvjs ry a￿ets T-shirt Stock 1232 2.428 8oer ￿$t1￿al sI￿k 1,253 Land and bukldings 994.520 Nt)ior vehicbès 11,070 11.070 ewiprront. fumrture. etc. B4,149 38,685 t(* 1,000,gDI 11.070 Uatiiit1•8 le8￿d cheqve8 2.913 2,229 5.141 141 Th• above r￿Ipts and payments •ccount and statement of ass•ts and Ibab1111108 were approved by the Trusto•s on 17 June 2023 •nd •lgn•d on th•lr bohalf by Signature Prlrrt Naff Poul Ntrwak Chair Tim Rogor¥ Tro8suror Page 18 of 20 nd 2 Cuddington IRowel Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23 Notes to Accounts 1 Notes to Cash Funds Genernl Fund luniestrfctod funds: balanco at 31 IAar¢h 2023 of £39,412.61) The general fund L5 Ihe mai) reserve ol the charty and can be used for any approved charitable purpose. Sectlonal Funds {doslgnated; ba18nce at 31 Ma￿h 2023 of £10,208.871 The sect￿￿31 fun(Is represent Mc￿eY hekl to cover the Gost of fcKthCom￿g actNitEs. meetrys and camps. Trnnsport Fund Idesignat•d; balance at 31 March 2023 of £12.WJ.69) In 2015. a deswJnated Ironsport fund was created lo accumulate furKling r&yuired to replace veh￿leS. Graham Manly Fund (designated; balance at 31 Mafch 2023 of £0.00) fijnd contah8d a18gacy that paid for knprov8m8nts to Rowe Hall.11 was 8xtingutshed n 2022. Fornter Fund lrnstrl¢t•d. balan¢e at 31 MaK¢h 2023 of £300.1)0) This fund was created from a grant frcrfn the Forster Trusl to pay for on8-tO-one care ol a m8mber of one of the sectKsns. 2. 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C￿j￿ lo ballv•• that In i•y>•cllh• gp •te￿JnI1r4 reco￿1 In acroId•￿¢￿1h 8edton 1>) olthv Chwiuei Act.'8Th1 to 0￿niS wN¢h aeetyd *lth I￿ rteoyths •rnl DNnply w*h the h*• not begn mqt,, ¢r ?. k* whidi. in ry op5nhJn. allen¥on b• drAwn kn order io Ernubie # tyfjper ￿derStand￿¥ ol Iho aecouth to be i•a¢*8d. Name. ..-.. GMI1......1...i¥ofv... ... Addr¢so'. (fvf..,.....Tw..IS... q6/¥J LTg00008 Page 20 of 20 nd 2 Cuddington IRowel Scout Group TAR & Annual Accounts 2022-23