Trustees, Annual Report For the period From Islart datel to end date Section A Reference and administration details Charity name 3rd Marlow Bridge Scout Group other names the chanty is known by Registered charity number Irf any) HQ registration number Charity's principal address Mill Road Marltr Buckin hamshiré Poslc¢>de Names of the charity Iruslees who manage the charity (Thesa wllbeWbl￿66In the •nnUJ1fewt￿ft>v ch•ntyandthe ch•rtfyrW(or) Trustee Name Offi￿ {If any Dates acted If not for whole yèar lan Milburn el Meek Robert Ra ner Simon Wetenhall lan Dodds Chaimian Membershi Secreia s￿reta Cub Leader Grou Scout Leader 10 12 13 14 15 Names and addresses of advisers (optional infomiation but encouraged as best practice} (These Ihe thaytyj Type of advisor Name Address 1 LT700001 (3rd December 20181 Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts Type of governing document The Group'5 governing dLKumenls are those of the The SCO￿ 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 Seoul AsscKiation. le.g. trust deed, conslilutionl How the charity is constituted The Group is a Irusl estsblished under ils rules which are common to all Scouts. le.g. Irusl, association, company) Trustee selection methods le.g. appointed by, elected byl The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisalion and Rules of The Scout Association. Additional governance issues loplional InfO￿allon but encouraged as best practice) You may choose lo include additional information, where relevant, about.. The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee, the members of which are Ihe'charty Trustees. of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible lor complying wlh legislation applicable lo charities. This includes the regislralion, keèping proper accounts and making retums lo the Charity Commission as appropnale. Policies and procedures adopted for. al the induction and training of trustees.. bl Iruslee, consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures lo manage them The Committee consists of 3 independent represenlalives, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group ScoLrt Leaders, individual section leaders lif opted lo lake on the responsibility) and parenl's representstion and meet8 every # months. Members of the Executive Committee complete 'Essenlial Inlormalion for Ex8CUtive Commitlee, training within the first 5 months of Joining the committee. This Group Executive coMm￿ee oxists lo support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments and is responsible for." The maintenance of Group property., The raising of fijnds and the admini51ralion of Group finance., The insurance of persons, property and equipment". Group public occasions.. As515ting in the recruthent 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. 2 LT700001 (3rd December 20181 Section B Structure, governance and management Icontinuedl The Group Executive Committee has identrfied the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established lo mitigate against them. The main areas of concern th* have been idents.fied are". Damage to the building. property and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisalions such as the church, community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisalions. The Group has sufficienl buildings and contents insurance in place lo milu*e against pemianent loss. Injury to leaders. helpers. supporters and members. The Group through the capilalion fees conlribules lo the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced inctyne from fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from Subscriptions and fundraising. The group does hold a reserve lo ensure the eonlinuily of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Committee could raise the value of $ubs¢ription$ lo increa$g the ineome to the group on an ongoing basis, either lemporarily or pemanenlly. Reduction or loss of le*rs. The group is totally reliant upon volunleers lo run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction In the number of leaders lo an unacceptsble level in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contradion. consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Reduction or10ss of mefnbers. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 10 14. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have lo be a contraction, con501idation or closure of a section. In the worsl case S￿nan0 the complete dosure of the Group. The group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assuran￿ again51 rnalerial mismanagement or loss. these include 2 signatories for all payments and comprehensive Insuran￿ policies lo ensure that insurable risks are covered. 3 LT700001 (3rd December 20181 Section C Obje¢tives and a¢tivities Tho Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists lo actively eng￿e and support young people In their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution lo society. Summary of the objects of the charity sel out in its governing document The Values of S¢ouling As Scouts we are guided by these values.. Integrty- We wrth inlegrity.. we afe honest. IrusNvorthy and loyal. Respect- We have sew-respecl and respect for others. Care- We support others and tske care of the world in which we live. Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. Co•operatlon - We make a posilwe drfference," we Cov operate with others and make friends. The Scout Method Scouling takes place wthen young pecole, in partnership with adults. work together based on the values of Scouting and.. enjoy what they are doing and have fun lake part in activities ind¢)ors and outdoors leam by doing - Share in spiritual refieth'on lake responsibility and make choiees undertake new and challenging aclNilies make and live by their Promise. Summary of the main adivilie$ in rel*ion to these objects Scoutsl11. Beavers and Cubs have been running al maximum capacity and a wailing list is in place. All five $￿tIOnS undert¢>)k nighls away during the year.including attending the County Beaver Space Camp and various individual section camps. A variety of activities have been enjoyed by all sections including a visiU¢amp lo Whipsnade Zoo. All sections have bener￿ed from young Leaders and the continued support of parents. Other group events Include Remembran￿ Day Parade al All Saints Church and Additional details of the objectives and adivilies (optional inform*ion bul erwuraged as best pradi¢el You may choose lo include further statements. where relevant. about.. The Group operates wrth the help of volunteer Leaders and Executive. The Group also encourages parent5 to as515t in Camps and nomial meetings. Without this additional volunteering the Leaders would not be able lo provide all of the activities that they do, and the Group would not be as successful or popular. ' pc4icy on grantmaking", contribution made by volunteers.. policy on inveslmenls. 4 LT700001 (3rd December 20181 Public benefft statement The Group meets the Charity Comrni5sion's public benefit crileria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of crtizenship or community development headin Section O Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charty during the year The charity has continued lo provide support to the running of 3rd Madow Bridge Scout Group. It provides the record keeping and accounting required to allow the leaders, assisted by Young Leaders. to provide Scouting lo all of the young people Section E Financial Review 8rief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Reser￿ Pollcy The Group's policy on reserves 1$ to hold sufficient resources lo continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Executive Committee considers that the group should hold a sum equNalenl to 3 months running costs. eirca £51)00. The Group held reserves of approximately £40,000 against this at year end. This is above the level required for operating expenses. We had obtained various government grants and rates relief as a result of the pandemic. Quantify and explain any designatNJns Details of any funds rnalewially in deficit (circumstances plvs steps lo eliminatel There are no funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (optional irrformation) You may choose lo include addrtional 5 LT700001 (3rd December 20181 infomation, wthere Televan( ab(xrt: . th¢ thariws prinrypd sourees offunds lindudino any ILmdraisingl', e Group'g prinapal sour¢e$ olfvnds are memb8rBhip $ubsaiptrryis. direct contritwjb.ons to ecb.vity costs and fund raising in th• . how expenditure F7as suKwted the key obieclives ofthe dwity". he group has invested priniop4ty in ac*vities forthe Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, thilh just ovgr £I0,OOD on Camyng, Badges and othw activitses during Ihe year. We a150 spent just over £3[￿ un equipfflent suth as tents to be able to help us cary oul these aCtivili¢5. Maintentance wa$ comF4eted to OLf ￿MIdIngS totaling m(fe than £4,300 • Invttstrnent poliq and o14ectives" The Group does not have suffiaent fijnds to invest in lon temi investmerrts. The Gr￿p has Ihèrèfor? adcpted a risk av¢r5e straw lo the investrnent of tts funds. AJI funds a h•ld in cash u%ng cth mwnstream b•rth5 or buildin9 Soci￿10$. Scction F Other Opt101131 Information Pl•ns for frJbJr• periods of arhy significant adivibgs &4anned to athieve them) Seclioii G Dec13r3tlDn The ts¥Jstees d•dar¢ that they ha￿ apFYoved the 1rust￿9. reFX¥t al Signed on behdf of the trLrstees s19r￿￿re{s) Full name($l &u¥2-fvJ Posrfion199 Seuetary. Ch*r) 8 LT71)0001 (3rd D8cwnber2018) ## **3rd Marlow Bridge Scout Group** ## **Income and Expenditure Statement** ## **Year to 5 April 2023** ## **Year to 5 April 2022** |£
£
Opening bank
balance
60,860
Opening bank
balance
INCOME
INCOME
Donations
750
Donations
Grants
500
Grants
Gift Aid
3,446
Gift Aid
Camps & Events
5,156
Camps & Events
Rent
3,750
Rent
Subs
14,799
Subs
Refunds
-
Refunds
**Total Income**
**28,402**
**Total Income**
EXPENSES
EXPENSES
Camps
2,735
Camps
GoCardless fees
798
GoCardless fees
Insurance
975
Insurance
Utilities
1,533
Utilities
Cleaning
730
Cleaning
Capitation
7,860
Capitation
Badges
1,770
Badges
Fire
-
Fire
Activities
5,528
Activities
Uniform
-
Uniform
Equipment
3,135
Equipment
Food
324
Food
Software
39
Software
Stationery
156
Stationery
First Aid
-
First Aid
Hut maintenance
686
Hut maintenance
Nursery
maintenance
3,750
Nursery
maintenance
Executive meetings 39
Executive meetings
Charitable
donations
67
Charitable
donations
Independent review 17
Independent
review
**Total Expenses**
**30,141**
**Total Expenses**
Net income/spend
**(1,739)**
**Net income for**
**year**
Closing balance per
accounts
59,120
Closing balance per
accounts
Balance per bank
59,120
Balance per bank|£
£
49,162
2,777
10,667
3,569
3,750
18,423
550
**39,736**
2,874
514
2,338
1,394
434
6,605
1,335
327
3,562
790
5,055
462
90
79
65
2,117
-
-
-
0
**28,039**
**11,697**

60,859
60,860| |---|---| CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO ANO WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees 4 LT) mrfRLd￿s ElITJGE ccovr Ci2oof On accounts for tho year ended PfP£i L 2£¥2? Charfty no lif any) Sgt out on pago3 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charityllhe Trust.) for the year ended AS the Gharity's tnjstees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in ac¢ordanc8 Wrth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'th8 Act"). R8spon8ibilitia$ and basis of roport I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. Indep6ndent I have completed my examination. l ¢onfirn that no material matters have examiner's statement come lo my attention in connection with the examination (other than thal disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act.. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting ￿cOrdS,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems 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 understanding of the accounts to be reached. delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Slgned: Date: Name: CIAIL Relevant professional qualifiGation(s) or body {if any): ACA Address: -r .rL4 IER Oct 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts.. direclions and guidance for examiners). Give h8r8 brief dotails of any items that th8 examiner wlshes to disclose. IER Oct 2018 3rd Mawl¢MT Brklge SCO￿ Ye¥to5WI 202J Vearto5 Aprll 2022 Opening bank balance openi￿ bank ala￿e 49.162 INCOME INCOME Donatlons 750 Dorwtions Grants Glft Ald C•mps & Evénts Rtnt Subs Refunds Total Incom• Grants Gift Camps & Events Rent Subs RefiJnd$ Trtal IK 10.667 3,569 3,446 5.156 3.750 14,799 3,750 18,423 sso 39.736 expÈNSES EXPENSES C•mps GoCard*si f•es Insurancè 2,735 mps 2J74 514 2,338 1.394 434 6,605 1,335 327 3.562 975 1.533 730 Insurance Cleaning Cèpitatlon 8adie5 aeaThlni Capitatlon Badges 1.770 Art*vltl¢s Vniform Équlpment Food Software Statlonery Flrst Ald Hui mainiemnce Nursery maintenance Executlve meetlr 5.528 A￿￿tIeS UTrlform Equlpment 3,135 324 39 156 5.055 462 Statlonery FirstAid Hut mainienar*e Nursery maInte￿nCe Executl¥e meetifi4S 65 2.117 3.750 39 Charitable donatlon5 Independent re￿eW 67 Charltable donotions Independent rewew Totsl Exp8M08 17 30.tsi 28.039 Net In¢ome/5pend 11.7391 Net IrKom• for 11.697 Closing balance per accounts 59.120 Oosing balance per acc(rtJfits 60,859 Balance pef bank YJ.120 BalarKe per bank 60.860