Chairman’s Report
Welcome to this year’s annual review of the group, a year where normality has lasted the complete year.
The Sections have continued with their normal meetings, engaging in a various activities on both land and also utilising our large selection of water craft. This has resulted in members achieving a numerous badges and awards including one of the last Queens Scouts Awards. Congratulations to all those that have completed any of the badges and awards.
Our maintenance activities continue in earnest, with work completed on both the headquarters including the replacement of the entrance doors and the construction of the storage area in the main hall and on the boats.
We will be asking for assistance from group members over the coming months to assist with the maintenance of items, particularly in the HQ. We would be grateful if you could spare an hour or two to help and more details will be sent out later.
We remain conscious that the predicted financial situation with rising bills can have an effect on members ability to attend section & group events. We aim to keep all cost to a minimum and would also ask that all members and their families help with fundraising activities throughout the year, many of which are free to attend.
On a positive note, we have been able to maintain the current subscription fees for a further year at their current rate. We also do not want to lose any group member & if you are struggling financially, we ask that you contact either your section leader or myself to discuss how we may be able to assist.
Finally, I am sure that you will join me in thanking all members of the group, our leader team & assistants, executive committee members, and will continue to support the Group to enable us the continued opportunities to deliver adventures to the young people through the current challenging times.
Kevin Stanley Group Chair
1st Maidenhead (Mid Thames) Sea Scout Group Receipts and payments accounts
For the period from 01/04/2022 to 31/03/2023
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Receipts and payments
2022/2023 2021/2022
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
Receipts
Donations, Legacies & Similar income
Membership Subscriptions 14,417 - - 14,417 12,889
Less: Capitation subscriptions paid 4,786 - - 4,786 4,617
Net Membership Retained 9,632 - - 9,632 8,272
Donations, Legacies & Similar income - - - -
Legacies - - - -
Gift Aid 3,009 - - 3,009 -
Section Activities 7,067 - - 7,067 4,328
Group Activities - - - -
Uniform 90 - - 90 133
District Activity Subsidy - - - 2,310
Other similar income - - - -
Sub total 19,798 - - 19,798 15,043
Grants
Maintenance Grants - - - - -
Other Grants - - - 250
Sub total - - - - 250
Fundraising (gross)
Premises / Marquee / Tent Hire 3,825 - - 3,825 530
Boat Hire / Water Activities 1,630 - - 1,630 -
Group Fundraising 1,539 - - 1,539 865
External Fundraising - - - -
Other Fundraising activities 141 - - 141 -
Sub total 7,135 - - 7,135 1,395
Investment Income
Bank Interest - 7 - 7 -
The Scout Association Short Term Investment
Service - - - - -
Property Rent Income - - - - -
Other Investment income - - - - -
Sub total - 7 - 7 -
Total Gross income 26,933 7 - 26,940 16,688
Asset & Investment sales etc. - 0 0 - 0
Total Receipts 26,933 7 - 26,940 16,688
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
12/02/2024
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1st Maidenhead (Mid Thames) Sea Scout Group Receipts and payments accounts
For the period from 01/04/2022 to 31/03/2023
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Receipts and payments
2022/2023 2021/2022
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
Payments
Charitable Payments - - - - -
Youth Programme & Activates 8,306 - - 8,306 6,222
Membership Fees 840 - - 840 820
Adult Support & Training 290 - - 290 546
Rent - - - -
Water / Sewage - - - 215
Electricity / Gas 4,975 - - 4,975 2,875
Telephone 847 - - 847 774
Insurance 6,717 - - 6,717 7,621
Repairs & Renewables 2,351 - - 2,351 3,234
Material & Equipment - - - -
Admin & Establishment - - - -
Contribution towards Camp Costs 1,500 - - 1,500 2,320
Uniforms 325 - - 325 144
AGM & Trustee Expenses - - - -
Badges & Awards 399 - - 399 125
Other Costs - - - -
Sub total [ 26,551 ] - - 26,551 24,896
Fundraising Expenses
Group Fundraising 1 - - 1 -
Membership Fees - - - - 66
Other Fundraising Costs - - - - -
Sub total [ 1 ] - - 1 66
Asset and investment purchases - - - - 11,164
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Total payments 26,552 - - 26,552 36,126
Net of receipts/(payments) 381 7 - 388 - 19,438
Transfers between funds 1,500 - 1,500 - - -
Cash funds last year end 13,585 4,893 - 18,478 31,841
Cash funds this year end 15,466 3,400 - 18,866 12,403
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1st Maidenhead (Mid Thames) Sea Scout Group
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
12/02/2024
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Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
31 March 2023
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
Cash funds
Bank Current Account £ 15,443 £ - £ - £ 15,443 £ 13,585
Bank Reserve account £ 3,393 £ - £ 3,393 £ 4,893
Building Society Account £ -
The Scout Association Short Term Investment
£ -
Service £ - £ -
Cash / Floats £ - £ - £ -
Total cash funds £ 15,443 £ 3,393 £ - £ 18,836 £ 18,478
Other Monetary Assets
Gift Aid Claim £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Debts due from County / District / Group £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Refunds Due £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Insurance Claim £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Sub total £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Investment Assets
Investment properties - details £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Quoted investments £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Other investments - details £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Sub total £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Non Monetary Assets for Charities
Badge Stock £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Shop Stock £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Other Stock £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Land & Buildings £ 159,073 £ - £ - £ 159,073 £ 159,073
Motor Vehicles £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Scouting Equipment, Furniture etc. £ 165,650 £ - £ - £ 165,950 £ 165,650
Other Stock £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Sub total £ 324,723 £ - £ - £ 325,023 £ 324,723
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
Liabilities
Account not yet paid £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Expenses incurred by not yet invoiced £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Subscriptions not yet paid £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Loan - Details £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Other Liabilities £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Sub total £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of
Signature Print Name Date of approval
all the trustees
Kevin Stanley - Group Chair 12/02/2024
Wayne Davie - GSL 12/02/2024
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CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
12/02/2024
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Independent Examlners Report to the Trustees of the I" MAIDENHEAD (MID THAMES) SEASCOUT GROUP I report on the aecounts of the Group for the year ended 31# Marth 2023 which compri the Statement of Financial Artivities, the Balance Sheet_ This report is rnade Sole to the trustees in accordance with Section 145 of the Charitie5 Act 2011. Mywork has been ulldertaken so that I might state to the tharitys trust&s th)se matters l am required to state to them in an Independent Examiners Report and fr¥r no other purrK¥se. To the fvllest extent perniitted by Law, I do not accept or assurne responsibilityto arbyone otherthan the tharity and the chantys trustees for my examination work Respective Responslbllllles of Trustees and Examlner The Group'5 Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They tonsider that an audit is not required this year lundersection 145 of the Charities Acl 2011 lthe Charities Actll and that an independent examination Is needed. It is my responsibility 10: Examine the accounts lundersection 145 of Chariw Actl; To follow procedures laid down in the General DIreuior gr¥en ty the Charsty Commissioners lunder Section 14515llbl of the CharitiesAcil.. and To stste whether particular matters have come io rnyattentn. Basl¢s of Independent Examinerfs Reyt My examination was (arried out in XCOrdan with the General DirectionsgNen bythe Charity Commissioners. An exarnination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Group and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includesconsideration of any unusual items or discbsures in the accoLtnts, and 5eekin8 explanations from you astrusleesconM1ftK any sh matter& The proCedUS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be reouired for an audiL and con5equertty no opinion is gNen as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf Vbew and the report is limited to those matters set out in the thtement below. Independent Emaminerfsstatsment In connertion wSth myexamination. no matter has mrneto my attentn l. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in. any material respert, the requirements To keep accounting recolds in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act- and b. To prepare accounts whbch accord with the accounti records and cornp with the accounting requifements Of1 Charities Act have not been met- or 2. To which, In myopinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understandlng of the accounts be reached Name.. /sDffj M QualffjKation'. Add$$." TL6e Date= "Ftha54deletetrworf51n braEIEtsKtheydonotapp
WORK PROGRAMME FOR A SCAUTINEER OR ADDDM0N WORK FOR AN INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Check cash bookl51 balance at the start of the year a8rees with previous accounts. Vouch a selection of payments Including relmbursement of expenses. Vouch a Selection of re¢eipts. Test entries with bank statements. Obtaln a ¢opy of the bank Teconclliatlonlsl. check and a8ree with banks statementlsl. Test additions in cash booklsl and other accountin8 records. Che¢k figurès entered on accounts from cash booklsl/day books via summarles or led8ers If necessary. Ensure all artivities (including all Sectlonsl have been accounted for and Induded In the above tests. If not, ensure notes to the accounts disclose this or Mate It In the scrutlneerfslexternal examlnerfs report to the trustees. Obtaln wrltten confimiatlon of cash balances held by officers11.e.. floats, etc.) • Inspect vehltle log books- NIA Obtain confirmation that Deeds. Share Certlficates etL are held securely by the holders, such as the Scout A550clatlon Trust Corporatlon, Bankers, Solicitors etc RevSew Ilabilitlès for reasonablenes5 and test documentatlon. Review assets for reasonableness. Confirm that a stock count has been made of major ttems of equipment, badge Stocks etc. Read relevant minutes. Conflrm no income or recelpts were subject to special restrictions whlch nèed to be shown in the accounts.