Pinkneys Green Scout Group
Report & Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2021
Scouts
Pinkneys Green
Scout Group

Pinkneys Green Scout Group
Reports & Accounts
For the year ended 3tst March 2021
Page
Contents
Trustees Annual report
Receipts
Payments
Balance Sheet
10
Notes to the Accounts
11
Independent Examiner's Report
12
Page I

Trustees, Annual Report
For the period
From (start d*e)
to end date
Section A
Reference and adiniiiistration details
Charity name
Pinkneys Green Scout Gmup
other names the ¢harity Fs known by
Registered chartty number (If any)
HQ registration number
Charity's princApal address
Scout Hall Winter Hill Road
Pinkne
s Green
kqaidenhead
Postccrtje
Name5 of the charily tru*ees who manage the charity
oiri¢e (if any)
Dates acted if not
for whole year
Erica Hunter
Jane Courtier
Clare Marshall
lan Marshall
Teresa Williams
Simon INheeler
Natasha Medhursl
Group Scout Leader
Secretary
Treasurer
Assisiant Treasurer
Beaver SCO￿ Leader
Scout Leader
Chairman
Alan Stewart
Alison Peta Almond
Bafry Plkldephatt
M les Andrew Rankin
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Names arKJ *Jdresses of advisers (optional infomation t￿rt encouraged as W pradice)
Type of advisor
Name
Address

Section B
Siruciure. goveriiance aiid management
Description of the chall￿S trusts
TY￿ of goveming document
(e.g. InJs1 deed. constitution)
The Group's governing documents are Ihose of The Scout
A&sociation. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in tum
gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Assoaation and The
Policy. Oryanisation and Rules of The Scout ASso￿all0n.
How the charity is Constit￿ed
The Group is a tnjst establish￿1 under rts rnles which are
common to all Scouts.
(e.g. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methc*Js
(e.g. aptx)inted by. elected by)
The Trustees are apw)inted in accordance wFth the Policy,
Organisation arKI Rules of The Scoul Association.
Additional govemance issues (OFrtional infofmation tmrt encouraged as best w&Xicel
You may choose to indude additional
infomialion. where relevant. atKMJI.'
The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee,
the members of vthich are the 'Charily Tnjstees, of the Scout
Group which is an eAlucational chartty. As charity trustees
they are responsible for com ￿YIng with legislation applicable
to charities. This includes the regtslration, keeping proper
accounts and making retums to the Chafily Commission as
appropriate.
Policies and pmcedures adopted for.
The Commrttee consists of 3 iThJependent representatives,
Chair. Treasurer aThl Secretary t￿ether wrth the Group Scout
Leaders. individual seclion leadets (If opted to lake on the
reS￿nsibilItY) and parent's representation and meets every
month.
al the irKluction and training of trustees- b)
tnjstee, cOn￿deratIon of major risks and the
systems arKI procedures to manage them
Members of the Executive Commtllee complete 'Essential
InfOrn￿n for ExeGUtwe Committee. training within the first 5
months ofjoiniThJ the (x)mmittee.
This Group Executive Committee exists lo support the Group
se￿Ul Leader in meeting the responsibiltties of the
appjintmenls and is responsible for.
The maintenance of Group pro￿rtY',
The raisiro of funds and the 8dminislration of Group finance.,
The insurance of persons. property and equipment,.
Group public occasions.,
Assisting in the recruitment of le&Jers and other adult
Apwinti¥YJ any sub cornmittees that may be r￿u1red.
ApwintiThJ Group Administrators and Advisors other than
hose are elected.

Section B
Siructure, governance and management Icontinuedl
Risk and Intemal Control
The Group Executive Committee has identified the major
rtsks lo which Ihey believe the Group is exposed. these have
been reviewed and systems have been established to
msligate againsl them. The main areas of concem that have
been identified are:
Damage to the t￿ik11￿. property 8nd equipment. The Group
uld r4uesi the use of buihjings. property and equipment
fmm newJhb)uring oryJanisations sucth as the church,
community centre arKI other Scoul Groups. Similar reciprocal
arrangements exist with these organis81ions. The Group has
sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to
Mr(￿ale against ￿Mianent loss.
Injury to leaders. helper5. supfK)rters and memt*rs. The
Group through the capitation fees contributes lo the Scout
ssociations national aoidenl insurance FX)licy_ Risk
AsSeS￿nIS are urKlertaken ￿fOre all aclivrlies.
R&Juced Income from fuTrJ raising. The Group is primarily
reliant income frorn sulwiptions and fundraising. The
group does hold 2 reserve to ensure the continuity of
activities should there be a major reduction in income. The
Committee has raÈsed the value of subscriptions to increase
the income to the group on an or¥JoiThJ basis.
Reduction or loss of leadets. The group is totally reliant upon
volunteers to run aTMI &Jminisler the aclivilies of Ihe group. If
here was a reduc*ion in the number of leadets to an
UnacceOal￿e level in a particular section or the gTOUP as a
ole then there wouhj have to be a contraction.
consolidation or closure of a seciion. In the wotst case
scenario the com￿ete closure of the Group.
Reduclion or loss of memtets. The Group provides activities
for all youThJ Feople aged 6 to 18. If there w8S 8 reduction in
membefship in a particular section or Ihe group as whole then
here would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure
of a sedton. In the case scenario the complele dosure
of the Group.

Section C
Objectives and activilies
The Purpose of Scouting
Sc4)Uting exisis to actively eng4e and supwrt young people
in their personal development.
eFnp)wering them to make a [￿lIve contribulion to society.
Summary of the otfjeL#s of the charity set out in
its goveming document
The Values of Scouting
As Scouts are guided by these values..
Integrity- We act with integrily" we are honest, trustworthy
and loyal.
Res￿1 - We have Self-￿spe￿ and respect for others.
Care - We ￿jp￿rt other5 and take care of the world in which
live.
Belief - We expliNe OLtr faiths. belief5 8nd attitudes.
Co•operation - We make 8 Wsitive difference; we cc
operate with olhers and make friends.
The Scout Method
Scouling take5 place when young people, in partnership with
adults, work tcgether based on the
values of Scouting and:
- enjoy what they are doiThJ and have fun
- take part in a¢Xivities iThJoors aThl outdoor5
leam by doing
- share in stNritual refledion
- take res￿￿til￿ arKI make choices
- uThJertake new and challenging adivities
make and live by their Promise.
Summary of the main activriies in relation to
these objects
Activiles for the thildren age &18 , some of which are
subsKlised by the Group through fund raising, troop camp5,
weekend camps for scouts and cubs. sleep over for the
Beavers, water5POrt a(Aivities and land activities ( climbing).
Addilional details of the obj'ectives and aclivFlies (OFrtional infonnation but encour*Jed as best practice)
You may choose to inclwje furthe
statements. where relevant, about".
Partiriptation trom volunteer5 is adively encouraged. Policy
on investments is risk aveESe.
policy on granlmaking:
' conlribjtion made by volunteers.,
' Fxjlicy on inveslments.
Public benefrt ￿atement
The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
crtleria under both the advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or community developrnent
headin

Section D
Achievements and performance
Covbj restrictions have severly affected our activities over the
past twelve months. We have been unable to host face to
fac£ meetings and moved all meetings to zoom. This has
oved challenging but the le8ders were very resourceful and
we were able to host a Wirtual family CAmp over a weekend.
When restrictior¢s were briefly lifted some Olrtdoor face to
face meetiws went ahead.
Summary of the main achievements
of the charity during the year
Section E
Financial Revièw
Brief statement of the charity's wlicy on
reserves
Reserves Policy
The Group's wlicy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources
to continue the charitable activrties of the gmup in case
income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group
Execulive Committee considers that the group should hold a
sum equivalent to at least 24 months running costs, circa
£20.000.
The Group hekl reserves of ap[￿XImAtelY £33.000 at yea
end.
Quantify and explain any designations
Details of any funds materially in deficit
(circumstances plus steps to eliminate)
Further financi81 review details (optional inforynation)
You may choose lo indude addf(ional
information, where relevant, aiK)uÈ"
the charily'5 principal sources of fuThts
{including any fundraising)-
. how expeThJiture has SUp￿)rted the key
objectives of the chartty-
' investment policy and objectiV&8

Sectioii F
Otlier Optioiial Inforination
Plans for future perir*Js (details of any signif￿an1
activities planned to achieve them)
Section G
Declaration
The trustees dedare that they have apwoved the twstees, ￿e￿rt aiK)ve
S￿ned on behalf of the charity's truslees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Clare Matshall
Erica Hunter
Position (eg Secretary. Chain
Treasurer
Group Scout Leader
Date

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Pinkneys Green Scout Group
Balance Sheet for the year ended 31 March 2021
Note:
Thls Year
Prevlous Year
MONETARY ASSFrs
Gro¥Jp Bank Accounts
Group Scout Association Short Term Investment Bond
Cash in hand
64927
39,848
5,000
639
45.487
195
70,122
OTHER CURRENT AssErs
Tax Claim (Gift Aid)
Stock of T Shirts and Scarves
1982
506.5
2,489
2500
995
3.495
TOTAL ASSETS
Note 2
72,611
48,982
LIABILrriES
Scotjt Section Summer Camp Deposits
1.390
1,390
3,570
3.570
NEf ASSETS
71.221
45.412
Represented by=
FUNDS
Total Receipts for the Year
Total Payments for the Year
44.Ci17
28,300
55.960
44,714
Net Receipts / (Payments) for the year
Unrestricted funds brought forward
Unrestricted funds carried forward
15.706
41.355
57,061
11,246
30,109
41,355
Restricted funds carried forward
Note 4
14160
4057
Total Accumulated Funds carrted forward
71,221
45,412
The notes on the following page fomi part of these accounts
Signed on behatf of the Trustees bv
Clare Marshall. Group Treasurer
Date
Erica Hunter, Group Scout Leader
Date
30-8-2011

Pinkneys Green Scout Group
Note5 to the accounts for the year ended 31 Marth 2021
l. Actountlng Policies
Basis of Preparatlon
The accounts have been prepared under the Receipts and Payments
Accounts basis.
Unrestrirted Funds
Unrestricted Funds are spent or applied at the discretion of the trustees to
further any of the Groups purryxes.
Rèstrirted Funds
Restricted Funds are held by the Group for specific trusts dedared by the
donor when making the gift (bench fund) or from the terms of an appeal for
the funds l Jamboree Fundl.
2. Other Assets
The Group owns scoutine equipment.not induded in the balaft￿ sheeL with
an insured value of £94,267 at 31st Marth 202 (same balue as last year)
A number of the trustees of Pinkneys Green Scout Group hold the property
leasehold interest, as trustees, in the premises used as the scout hall on
Winter Hill. Leasehold is subject to a peppercom rent.
3. Contlngent iiabilites
The Group has no contingent liabilities nor future obliBations.
4. Restricted Funds
Equipment
Donation
Totsl
Restrirted
Jamboree
Benth
Balance biought fonmard
Receipts for the year
Payments for the year
Balante carried forward
£0
Eio.(xK)
£3,293
£1,6C
£1.497
£3,396
£764
£4,057
£11,600
£1,497
£14,160
£iO.L
£764

Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of the
Plnkneys G¥een Scout Grow). Maidenhead Berkshire
I reptsrt to the trustees ofthe Plnkneys Green Scovt Group on ihe attounts for the year end 31"
MaTth 2021.
Respectlve respon5ibllities of the trustee5 and examiner
The ch3r*Vs trustees a￿ responsible forthe prepar*ion of the accounts. The Charl￿S trustees
consider ihat an audit is not required for th6 year undel the settion 144 of the Cttarrties Acl of 2011
IThÈ Charities Act) and that an independent examiDatK)n is needed.
It is my responsibiltty to:
Examlne the 3ccwnts un(kr section 145 of the Chathles Act
To follow the procedurè lak4 down in the genefal directions given bythe Charity Commi$5K>n
nder section 1451Sllbl of the CharTrties kt
To state wh￿her particular matte¥s have come to my attentK7n
Basts ol Independent examlners ￿POrt
My e¥aminat4on was carrod out in accordance with the general Direclion5 given ￿ the Charitv
Coh}m￿lon. An examination indudes a review of the attounting records kept by the thafity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. li also includes conslderation of any
unusual items oi disclosures the accounts aThd seeking explanations from the tIU5tees concem*Eig
any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide am the evidence that would be
required in an audit and tonsequently no optson Fs given a5 to whether the attovnts present a-true
and fair Vie￿ and the feport s limited to those matters set out in the statemeni below_
I1￿ependent Examinèrs St**ment
In tonnertion with my e￿mInat￿}n. no matter has come to ry thnt￿:
l. Whtch gives me reasonable covse to beli￿ that, in any rnaterizl respect. the iequirement..
To keep a¢countln8 records in accordarjce wsth sertion 130 of the Charities Act and
To prepare accounts whith accord with the accounting records and cofftply with the
accounting requirements of the Charities Aci
2. To which, in my opÉnk)n. attention Sh￿JId be drawn in orderto enable a proper
Lbnder5tandin8 of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Rebetca Pearmund
Rebetta Péarrnund Bookkeeping Serylces
2 Pèlmers Close, Maldenhead. Berkshire. Sl6 3XF