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2022-03-31-accounts

Type of governing
document
Type of governing
document
Type of governing
document
Type of governing
document
Type of governing
document
Type of governing
document
The Group's governing
documents
are those ofthe The
The Group's governing
documents
are those ofthe The
Scout Association. They consist ofa Royal Charter,
which
in
turn gives authority
to the Bye Laws ofthe Association
and
The Policy, Organisation
and Rules ofThe Scout
Association.
(e.g. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted The Group isa trust established
under
its rules which are
common to all Scouts.
(e.g. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods The Trustees are appointed
in accordance
with the Policy,
(e.g. appointed by, elected by) Organisation
and Rules ofThe Scout Association.
Additional governance issues (optional information
but encouraged
as best practice)
You may choose to include additional The Group is managed
by the Group Executive Committee,
information, where relevant, about: the members
ofwhich are the 'Charity Trustees' ofthe
Scout Group which is an educational
charity. As charity
trustees they are responsible
for complying
with legislation
applicable to charities. This includes the registration,
keeping proper accounts and making
returns to the Charity
Commission
as appropriate.
Policies and procedures
adopted for:
a) the induction
and training oftrustees;
b) trustee'
consideration
ofmajor risks
and the systems and procedures
to
The Committee
consists of3independent
representatives,
Chair, Treasurer
and Secretary together with the Group
Scout Leader, individual
section leaders (ifopted to take on
the responsibility)
and parent's
representation
and meets
manage them every 2 months.
Members ofthe Executive Committee
complete
'Essenfial
Information
for Executive Committee'
training
within the
first
5 months ofjoining 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 maintenance
ofGroup property;
The raising offunds and the administration
ofGroup
finance;
The insurance
ofpersons,
property
and equipment;
Group public occasions;
Assisting
in the recruitment
ofleaders and other adult
support;
Appointing
any sub committees
that may be required;
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Risk and Internal
Control (Specimen 1)
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 ofconcern that have
been identified are:
Damage to the building,
property
and equipment:
The
Group would request the use ofbuildings,
property
and
equipment
from neighbouring
organisations
such as the
church,
community
centre and other Scout Groups. 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 fund raising: The Group is
primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions
and
fundraising.
The group does hold a reserve to ensure the
continuity
ofactivities should there be a major reduction
in
income. The Committee
could raise the value of
subscriptions
to increase the income to the group on an
ongoing basis, either temporarily
or permanently.
Reduction orloss ofleaders: The group is totally reliant
upon volunteers
to run and administer
the activities ofthe
group.
Ifthere was a reduction
in the number ofleaders to
an unacceptable
level in a particular
section orthe group
as
awhole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation
or closure ofa section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure ofthe Group.
Reduction orloss ofmembers: The Group provides
activities for all young people aged 6to 18.Ifthere was a
reduction
in membership
in a particular
section or the group
as a whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation
or closure ofa section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure ofthe Group.
Risk and Internal Control (Specimen 2)
The group has in place systems of internal
controls that are
designed
to provide reasonable
assurance
against material
mismanagement
or loss, these include 2 signatories
for all
payments
and comprehensive
insurance
policies to ensure
that insurable
risks are covered.
The Purpose ofScouting
Summary
out in its
ofthe objects of the
governing
document
charity set Scouting exists to actively engage and support
young
people
in their personal
development,
empowering
them to
make a positive contribution
to society.
The Values ofScouting
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 ofthe 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 Ilethod
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.
Summary ofthe main activities in relation Group Sections meet weekly during
term time.
The Section
to these objects Leaders organise a variety ofteam based activities. These
are designed
to develop the skills and capabitilities
ofthe
young people. Each term there are camps organised,
usually at the weekend,
where young people stay for
one or
two nights with lots ofoutdoor activities.
You may choose to include further
statements,
where relevant,
about:
~ policy on grantmaking;
~ contribution
made by volunteers;
~ policy on investments.
Summary Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe main achievements ofthe main achievements ofthe main achievements ofthe main achievements of The Group returned
to normal
following the COVID-19
of The Group returned
to normal
following the COVID-19
the charity during the year pandemic,
with section meetings
held at the hut, and a
strong rebound
in Scout activities and camps.
Brief statement ofthe charity's policy on
reserves Reserves Policy
The Group's
policy on reserves
is to hold sufficient funds
to
continue
the charitable
activities ofthe group should income
and fundraising
activities fall short, plus funds set aside
towards the cost of replacing the Scout hut roof.
The Group held reserves ofjust under F47k against these
contingencies
at year end.
Quantify and explain any designations
Details of any funds materially in deficit
(circumstances plus steps to eliminate)
Further financial review details (optional information)
You may choose to include additional
information, where relevant, about:
~ the charity's principal sources offunds Income during the year totalled F31,814.This was our first
(including any fundraising); year ofnormal
activity following
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Membership
subscripions
totalled f8,792 and we paid
membership
fees ofF3,645to Cambridge
District Scout
Council. We claimed Gift Aid ofP3,550from HMRC, and
received a donation off300.We received COVID-19 grants
from Cambridge
City Council totalling F10,667. Parental
contributions
totalled D0,463 reflecting a sharp rebound
in
Scouting activities and camps following the pandemic.
We
received a refund ofE1,238from our electricity supplier
resulting
from much reduced consumption
during
lockdown.
~ how expenditure has supported the key Expenditure
during the year totalled f17,017.We spent
objectives of the charity; R3,378on running
costs for the Scout hut including
ground
rent, utilities, refuse collection, and insurance.
Our water
costs increased to R1,281 due toa leak in our water supply
pipe. We spent E2,661 on materials to complete the hut
refurbishment
work, and refurbish
our camping stoves.
Online subscriptions
decreased to F370reflecting
reduced
use ofZoom licenses.
In September 2021 we paid P1,474 to
UK Power Networks to repair accidental
damage to our
electricity cable.

Year start date Year end date
Forthe year
from
1st A ril 2021 To 31st Nlar 2022
2021/22 2020I21
Recei ts
Donations, legacies and similar income
Membership subscriptions 8,792 7,470
Less:Membership subscripbons
paid on to Scout Association
4,645 4,586
hiet membership subscriptions rebtined 5,147 1,884
Donations 300 1,880
Legacies
Gift Aid 3,550
Sub total 8,998 7,90
Grants
ScoutAssociation
COVID-19grants 10,687 20,708
Sub total 10,68 20,708
Fundraising (gross)
Group fundraising 816
Sub total 616
Investment income
Interest (Scout Assoc Trust Acct, Building SocAccis) 10
Sub total
Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer activities
Contributions for camp and activities etc. 10,483 199
Refunds from camp and activity payments etc. 1,239
Sub total 11,701 19
Other Income
Hut hire
Jamboree
refund
2,200
Sub total 2,20
Total Gross Income 31,81 31,8
Asset and investment
sales, etc.
Total receipts 31,81 31,88

Year start date Year end date
Forthe year
from
1stApril 2021 To 31st Wlar 2022
2021122 2020/21
Pa ments
Headquarters costs
Hut ground
rent
(paid from Barclays Trust account) 30
Water and Sewerage 1,281 108
Electricity and Gas 1,290
Refuse collecbon 281 203
Insurance 1,143 1,165
Materials 2,681 14,718
Subscriptions 370 611
Services 3,805 14,220
Equipment 131 1,701
Sub total
Beaver, cub, scout and explorer activities
Camp costs 2,517
Other scout, cub and beaver activities 2,986
Badges and Beaver expenses
Miscellaneous expenses 1,081 71
Refunds
paid to
parents 30 3,381
Sub total
Total Gross E7rpenditure 17,01 37,722
Asset and investment purchases, etc.
Total payments
Net of recei ptsl(paymentsj
Cash funds last year end 32,180 38,198
Cash funds this year end 48,957 32,180

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31st IHar
f
2022 31stliar 2021
Cash
Current accounts
Barclays Group account
Barclays Scout account
Barclays cub account
32,374
4,716
20,073
2,819
100
Trust Accounts
Barclays Trust account 760
Scout Associabon
Trust account
8,200 8,200
Debit Card Account
Equals 181 208
Total 46,95 32,160