Pinkneys Green Scout Group Report & Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024 Scouts Pinkneys Green Scout Group
Pinkneys Green Scout Group Reports & Accnts Fw the year ended 3tst Marth 2024 Page Contents Trustees Annual report Receipts Payments 10 Balance Sheet 11 Notes to the Accounts 12 Independent Examiner's Report 13 Page 2
Trustees, Annual Report For the period From (start date) to end dale Section A Reference and adininisiration details Charity name Pinkrw Green Scout Grwp Other names the charity is known bv Re8iStered charity number lif any) HQ wistraticfft number charit5 principal address Sc(xJt Hall Winter Hill Road Pinknejs Green Maidenhead Postc¢)de Names of the diarttytrustees who manage the charity Tnmtee Namo Offic• (H any) Dat•s acted If not for whole year Erica Hunter Jane Courtier crare Marshall lan Matshall Simon Wheelef Group S(xxrt Leader Secretary Asststanl Tre8SU Natasha Medhurst Alison Peta Almond 8atry Puddephatt My18s Andrew Rankin Kim Crown Chaim)an io li 12 Narnes and addresses of advisers loptional infomiation but encouraged as best practitel Type of advisor Narne Address Page 3
Section B Strutiure. goveriiance dnd Inai)3qcinciit Descrlption of the charl5 trusts Type of governing document le.g. trust deed, ¢onstitutionl he Gr(yJp's Vem1 doojments are those of The Scout A$s"ation. They consist of a Royal Charter. lch in tum grves authority to the Bye Lav•S of the ASswatic and The Policy. Organisation and Rules of The Scout Awdation. How the charity is consiituted The GrP is a In eStablid under its Nles whith are common to all Sc(yJts. le. trust, association. cornpanyl Trustee seletti(m methods le.g. appointed by. elected by) The Trustees e appointed in accordan wth the Pdicy, OrganIsati( and Rules of The Sc(th Agstifiation. Additional governance i55ues loptional infomation but encouraged as best prarticel You may choose to indude additional information, vthare relevant. abwl: The G)up is managed by the Grp Exe1Ve Committee. the m8mbers ofhthi( are the'thrity Tnlee, of the Scout Group is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are respOr1bIe for comF4wng with legislation applicable lo tharities. This indudes the registFation. keeping prc accounls and making relums to th8 Charity CommbSsion as approwat& Pollcles and procedures adopted for- The Ccrfnmittee cortsists Df 3 independent reFwesentatives. Chair, Treasurer and Seuetary trether 1th the Group Scwt Leaders. individual sects.on teader5 lif (wted to take on the resKKx)sitslity) Ffjrent's rewesentalith aNI meets iyvery month. al the induction and tralning of trustees: b) trustee, consideration of major risks and thè Svstems and produreS to mana8e them Memirrs Ihe Execxrtive Committee C•)myete 'Essential Infonnakn forExecutNe Gommrttee. training V•ithin the flrst S monts of jnIng the cwimittee. This Grp Exeortive Commrltee exists to the Group Scout Leadw in meeting the rewsibilities of the appcmntments is respible fly. The maintenance of Group WOFWty', The Taisbng of funds and the administrati of Group finan. The insuranr£ of property and equipment" Group wblic occagons" AssTr"sts"ng in the recuilment of le*ts and other adult Appornting any mmittees that may be required,. Group A(kn1nistrls and AdVirS otherthan those vkno are elected. Pa8e 4
Secti on 8 conti niied Structdre. governance and maiiagemcnt Icontinuedj Risk and Intèrnal Control The GrJp Exeujtive Committee has identifi&J the m4or Tisk5 to lCh Ihey believe the Gp Is exposed. these have been reviwd and systems have been eslak4ished to mityg8te against Ihem. The main areas of ujncem that have identified are: Damage to the building. iYq)ety and &]ulwnent. The Group Id reque& the use of buildings. WrtY and equipment neighbcxjrirrfj OrgasaLS such as the church. c(mmunity centre and other ScLKrt Grp &milar re(#prorAI afranwients exist wllh these Lwganisation& The Group has JffiCIrt tlIOngS arKI CLrtenls insurance in Fla to mitsgate again pemianent lo Injury to leadets. helps, sutwthers and Membe The Gr(JJp through the ca¥Ntation fees ojntributes to the Scout Associations nati¢31 acadenl insurance poliw. Risk Assesynents are undertkn befe all adivitses. Redu income frLfft futhl raistng. The Gro is primarily rdiant U[ incane from gJbsuiptiLwts and fvndralsfing. The group does hdd a Teserve to ensure the conlinuity of activitses thc4Jld the be 8 maior reducti in incorne. The Ccwnmittee has rwsed the value of subscriptions lo increase Ihe incc¥ne to the grcw on w (ryclng basis. Reducaicfft or loss of leaders. The group is totslly reliant upon v¢Aunteers lo run and administer the athilies of the wjup. If Ihere was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptsL4e levd in a parbujar section the grp as a ole then there Duld have lo be a CctractI. Consolidati N drsure of a section. In the vnr5t case scenario (x)mplete dosure of the Gic. RedUdIc u loss of memb&& Thè Group wovides aclivities l ytwng [e aJed 4 to 18. If there was a reductron in MemrShIP in a FlaT SectiC or Ihe group as then there have to be a contrarjion, 1X*011dati0n or cloyjre of the GrLW. Page 5
Section C Objectives aiid activities The Purpose of Scouting Scjng exists to aGtivdy engage sJFpxt yourMJ p81We in their pwyjnal deVdopynL emYJrKj them to make a Frtxltive ctributiOn to >xiety. Summary of the obprts ofthe tharityset out in its governing document The Values of Scoutlng As Scouts are guided by these val Intagrity. We act Integty. we are h(ffies( trust%irthy and loyal. Respect. We he self48wI and respecl for others. Care- We Sur¥ olhers and lake care of the tJrld in vthich we live_ Bellgf - We exp4ce WT faith4 beliefs and attitude& Co•èratlon . We make a tKbsitive difference. ¢0 operate vAth othets and make friends. The SCO Method ScxAJtiNJ takes ace bthen young p8qle. in partnership with adults. th together based the values of ScA)Uting and: - enjoy they are doing and have fun - take part in activities indoors and 0LrtdCS - leam by d(xng - share in spiritual refiection - take reswnsits'lity and make CCeS - undertake new and thallenging actsvities make and live by thar Promise. Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects Activites fc Ihe thldren age 4-18 , fune of vthich are subs"dis&l by ihe GrJp thrtyjgh fund raising, troLV camps. end camps for Scr and Cubs, 4eep over for the BeaveT& wattt¥K*t activitbes and land activities I dimbingk Addltl¢)nal detalls of the ObjeiVes and actbvities (optional information but entouraged as best practice) You may choose to indude furthe statements. where relevant. about: Paaptation from vdunteers Is acdvely encouraged. Pollcy on InVestsnts is risk averse. policy grantmaking." • contribution madè by voluntÈers.' • policy on investmÈnt Public benefit Statement The Group rneets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of atizenship or community development headin8S. Page 6
Section D Achievenieiits arid perfoTinance A retum to a full year of activiti&8 follovlng Covld reslrfctlons in previiAts yea. This Éndudes a Troop Cp, &Jmmer fair and Sumrner can Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Section E Financial Review Brief statement of the charity'5 policy on Re¥¢rves Pollcy The Griwp's pdlcy on reserves Is lo hold pJJffident resowce to Gr"nue the dlitable aclivities of the group in case inccrfne and fundraing activities fall short. The Group Exeajlive Ccffimittee cCdets that the group thi)ul(i hdfl a gJm equNalent to at l&%t 24 months Tunning costs, cArca £32.(#XJ. The Group held reseeS of aFyroximately £40,C((J at yea end. Quantify and explain any deslgnations Details of any funds materially in deficit Icircumstan¢es plus steps to elirninate) Further financial review details (optional infomiation) You may choose to indude addilional information. where relevant, about: . the chariws principal sources of fvnds (including arty fundraising); • how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity." Investment policy and objectives Page 7
Section F Other Optioiial Iriforrnatio Plans for future periods Idetsils of any significant activitie5 planned to achieve them) Section G Declaration The trustees dedare that they have approved the trust&< report above Signed on half of the charitvs trustees Signaturels) Full namels) Clare Marshall Erica Hunter Position leg Secretsry. Chairl reasurer Group Lead Volunteer Date Page 8
Pinkneys Green Scout Group Receipts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Thisyear PrevbMs Year MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS 13.655 14,706 13.655 14,706 INvEsTMETr INCOME RÉCEIVED Bank Interest Stout Assrlation Short Tèrm Interest 8ond 693 693 96 DONATIONS / GRANTS RECEIVED Donations Grants S93 1.794 593 1.794 SECTION AcfiviTIES INCOME Sqlsirrels Section Beaver Sèction Cub Section Cub camp Scout Sertion Summer Camps Troop Camp TraininB Weekends Group Events and Trips 1(5 149 320 317 1,322 354 11.708 1.740 350 11.663 2.553 494 2.931 18,303 16.648 FUND RAISING Jumble Sales Summer Fair XmasTrees Fund Generation- Other 764 5.4C() 9.034 5,995 8.518 15,312 15.198 OTHER INCOME Income Tax Recoverable on &Jbsciptions Sale of clothing 2.577 719 3,295 4,538 750 5,288 TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR 51.850 53,730 Rete4)ts into Restrirted Funds Jamboree Equlpment Donations Reverse accruals from pre¥kJus balance &leet Clear Gift Aid accrual claim from last year Pagè 9
Pinkneys Green sCrt Group Pdyments for the year ended 31 March 2024 HEADQUAATEftS Rate5 Rent Edrrty. Ga5 Insurante New Equipment lexcludww restmedfwd51 Repairs and Renew Telephtsne at)d ComptrteT Televtsk)n & Sundr 2.1 2.763 1.785 4.039 971 812 239 Ico 15, 15.99) CAt4TATlaN FEE IQ345 .134 DONAnoNS /GRArSWD£ DoTratw)fts pad 6rf15 SEcfioN AcTrvinESEXPÉNDITURE Squirre15 5ettn)n eeavèrSèttk)n Cubsertion Cub camp ScoutSé£tion SummerCAmp TrIp Camp TralhingWeekend5 141 553 114 1.473 917 5.257 S15 574 L1 4032 742 937 Group Events and Trws Jamboree andO¥erseag Events 1&617 12,514 FUND RAISNG (Gr ExpeThdttutel Jumblesales Summer Falr Xfflxs Fair Xm35 Trees Jarnboyee expertses otr Expen5é5 72 4016 &451 5,614 ADMINISTRATK)N EXPÉNSES Printin8 and Stat>i Postw and Carria8e 407 143 OTHEREXPENDrriJRE Train¢ PersonalAccidert IVran<e Ckjthinq Puichased foiResalè Uniform ILeèder'5 unrflyrnl Lee[s, Travd Expertses Profession Fee5 i(K) 164 1.326 213 14 LS 47.434 ClothinsPuTthasÈdforStock jamboree pmÈnt EqutptrEht purtha5e5from re5tittedfw 2972 Page 10
Plnkneys Green Scout Group Balance Sheet for the year ended 31 March 2024 Note". Thlsyear Prev)ous Year MONETARY ASSErs Group Bank Accounts Group Scout Association ShortTerm Investmènt Bond High Intèrèst Savlngs Account C35h in hand 27,074 60353 40,128 352 67,S54 663 66.016 OTHERCURRENT ASss Tax Claim for Gift Aid Stock of T Shirts and Scarves 2S40 508 3,048 3.375 TOTAL ASSETS Note 2 70,929 69,064 LIABILITIES General Financial Liabilities Note 3 NET ASSErs 70.929 69,064 Represented bv: FUNDS Tatsl Receipts for the Yèar Total Payinents for the Year Net Receipts/ (Payments) forthe year 51,850 53,730 47,434 6,296 1384 Reverse accruals from previous year Accrued Income from Gift Aid Unrestricted funds brought forward Unrestricted funds carried forward {2.$401 14,5211 63,573 64,985 59,258 63573 Restrictèd funds carrièd foFward Note 4 5,492 Totsl Accumulated Funds carried forward 70,929 69,064 The notes on the following page form part of these accounts Signed on behalf of the Trusteès by Clare Marshèll, GroupTreasurer Date 30_g-2éx 4 Erica Hunter. Group Lead Volunteer Date 30- 9_Zo24 Page 11
Pinkneys Green Scout Group Notss to the x¢ounts forthe year ended 31 March 2024 l. Accountlng Polldes asls of Preparation The accounts have been prepared under the Receipts and Payments Accounts ba Unrestrlcted Fjjnds Unrestricted Funds are spent or applied at the disuetion of the trustees to further any of the Groups purposes. Restricted Funds Restricted Funds are held by the Groupfor speafic trusts dedared by the donor when makirig the gift Ibench fund) or from the terms of an appeal forthe funds l Jamboree Fund). 2. Other Assets The Group owns scouting equiprnènt.not included in the balan sheet, with an insured value of £94,267 at 31st March 2024 (same value as last yearl A number of the trustees of Pinkneys Green Scout Grp hold the property leasehold interést, ès trustees. in the premises used as the scout hall on Winter Hill. Leasehold is subjett to a peppertorn rent. 3. Contingent Liabilites The Group has no contingent liabilities future obligatio. 4. Restrlcted Funds Equlpment Donation Total J•mlM)ree Benth Balance brought forward Receipts for the year Payments for the year Balance carried forward £3.(62 £1.676 £452 £0 £2.128 £764 £5,492 £452 £0 £0 E3.(52 £764 Pa8e 12
Independent examinerfs report to the t ofthe Pinkney5 Green Scout Gyoupi Maldenhead Berkshire I report to the trustees of the Pinkneys Green Scout Group on the accounts for the year end 31" March 2024. RespectNe responslbllltles ¢f the trustees and examiner The charttl5 tTU5tees are responsible for the preparation of the account5. The chaiitW5 tTU5tees consider that an audit is not required for this year under the Section 144 of the Charities Act of 2011 (The Charities Acr) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to= Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charitie5 Act To follow the procedure laid down in the general directions gwen by the Charity Comrni5sion under section 14515llbl of the Charities Act T0 State whether particular mattefs have come to my attention Basis of independent examiners report My examination was carried OLrt in accordance with the general Directions gNen by the Chèrity Commission. An examtnation includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and comparison of the aCCOUfbt5 presented with those records. It also in¢lude5 consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concernin8 any such matters. The procedure5 urTrdertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audft and Consequent no option is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair Vie and the report is limrted to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examlnefs Statement In connertion with my examination. no matter has come to my attentn. l. Which gives rne reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect. the requirement: To keep accounting records In accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and compEy wr(h the accounting requirements of the Chartties Art 2. To which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Signed-. Rèbècca Peamiund Peamiund Consultancy Ltd 2 Palmers C105e. Maidenhead, Berkshire, 5L6 3XF