Trustees, Annual Report For the period From Islart datel lo end date Section A Reference and administration details Charity name 301216 1STFERNDOWN SCOUT GROUP other names the charity is known by Gorsemoor Scout Group Registered charity number lif any) HQ registration number ChaTily's principal address 14 Aldrid e Road Ferndown Dorsel Poslcode Names of the charity trustees who m8nage the charity ITlJese wvllbe pubuthod ￿ lh# annuslieport oflhe charityandlhe CharityReglslerif￿rQrt￿ll lora R&gisteTeL(Charitywdbla charftyr8gtslatOTJ Trustee Name Office Ilf any) Dates actgd if not for whole year Roberta Anne S ur John Goodliffe Alistair Bradford Wa ne Sim son K8th n Hard eon Trustee Lead Volunteer Trustee Trustee Treasurer Grou 14-Se 14-Se -23 -23 10 12 13 14 15 Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) (These wAlbepubJishsdifj the 8tsny8lthpLwoflb* ¢h8ityJ Type of advisor Name Address 1 LT700001114 September 20241 Section B Striicture, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts Typ* of governing document The Group's governing documents are those of the The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy. Organisabon and Rules of The Scout Association. le.g. trust deed, constitution} How the charity is constituted The Group is a trust established under its fules which are common lo all Scouts. le.g. trust. association, company) Trustee selection methods le.g. appointed by, elected by) The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practi￿) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members of which are the 'Charity Trustees, of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for comptying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commisston as appropriate. Policies and procedures adopted for.. al the induction and training of truste8S', bl trustee. consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them The Tfustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 3 Trustees and meets every 6 mor¢ths. Members of Ihe Trustee Board complete 'Being a Scouts Trustee, learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board. This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated. buildings and equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run high- quality and safe programmes that gives young people skills for life. 2 LT700001114 September 2024) Section B Structure, governan¢è and management Icontinuedl Risk and Internal Control The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks lo which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are.. Damage lo the building, property and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisats'ons such as the church, community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisalions. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place lo mitigate against permanent loss. Injury lo leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capitstion 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 lo ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Board could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income lo the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a whole then there would have to be a contraction. consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst ca scenario the complete closure of the Group. Reduction or108s of Members. The Group provides activitie5 for all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have lo be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. 3 LT700001 114 September 20241 Section C Objectives and activities The Purpose of Seouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution lo society. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values". Integrlty - We act with integrity,. we are honest, truS￿rthY and loyal. Respect- We have self-respect and respect for others. Care- We support others and tske care ofthe wodd 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 Method Scouting takes pla￿ 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 aclivrties 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 of the main activits'es in relation lo these objects All sections have had the opportunity to camp and take part in outdoor adventurous activites. Indoor activities have included wide-ranging and vibrant programmes aimed at learning by doing and introduction lo new topics and experiences. The S¢oul troops in particular have encouraged young people lo lake on responsibilities and shape their own programme. Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional infomiation but encouraged as best practice) You may choos¢ lo include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., contributson made by volunteers., policy on investments. Public benefit statement The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headin Seclion D Achieveilleiits and performance 4 LT700001114 September 20241 Summary oflhe main achievements of the charity during the year In ils first full year the group had seen full integration of members of the three founding groups which came together lo form Gorsemoor, while welcoming may new members from outside. Our leader team has also been strengthened n Beaver and Scout secb"ons, enabling a second Scout troop lo open. Section E Financial Review Brief slalement of the charity's policy on reserves Reserves Pollcy The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivaSenl to 12 months running costs, circa £15,000, plus The Group held reserves of approximately £30,000 against this at year end. This is above the level required for operating expenses. However this can be explained by a transfer of funds from combining three scout groups into one. Quanb'fy and explain any designations Detsils of any funds materially in deficit (circumstan￿$ plus steps lo eliminalel None Further financial review details (optional infom)ation} You may choose to include addition81 infomation, where relevant, about.. the Charity's principal sources of funds lincluding any fundraisingl., Sources of funds The Group's principal sources of fijnds is membership subs with some additional ad hoc grant income for specific activities or capital projects. Fundraising provides a small amount of income for the group only. 5 LT700001 114 September 20241 how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity.. Purchases of additional outdoor equiment has enabled all our members to be given the opportunity to attend various outdoor activities and overnight camping. * investment wlicy and objectives", Investment Policy The Group'$ Income and Expenditure is very small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-lerm investments such as stocks and shares. The Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of rts funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or buildin societies. Section F Other Optional Information Plans for future periods (details of any signilicanl activities planned to achieve them) Section G Declaiation The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signatu￿($) Full namelsl kU514ifL Position leg Secretary, Chair) JS Date 6 LT700001 114 September 20241 1st Fémd(¥thi StANt GIOLW F¢)r pentsd ￿K1thd 31 (ktr)bw Isl F(gitidown Scoul Gr￿Jp Accoutsliiiils Report For Itrw p(411od eiidÉpd 31 October 2023 Yots iliè &L'Lou¥its foi ¢lie wid&J 31 Lk'10￿￿ 2023. Ill ¥K¢¢Ji¢alK'v villh YQLY *islIuLIIL4￿W￿ I￿Ve gaieithieit Iliit ￿ of Us￿9 Vie ihfL*fiiatKJn and iecvts ¥t4bvkSed by yLXtr. 14 HoigeslK)e Ut)se Wiriibtyrte 114ét BH212UL Clloht Approval Cortlllta l apyiove Ilie9e at¢isuiKS th1￿ *II fL4￿81)t T￿1¥￿4 arid li￿¥11￿￿0[)￿18Ve bÈen nTrbde availa￿tt ii) ihi 1013 Isl F*mLthMn SmLhl GUDUP Pwll ar￿ Lr*s Ae¢oun Ftsr thu tynrJ#d Jl 2O2J 2￿1 Sthryyutyir &.F51 4i¥iLSe¥ 1*7•D 1178f EXPE￿*￿* Lw&r¥ Ey¥se¥i**& 547 SIQ KgNllknids UmN4rnL* ao R*iil io bJPIJ. & Pd•* i•.ax 11•.•42 262 181 Ferridovh) Scout Group ElafrdJlCQ Shiel A* al J1 Odobt)12023 2023 2023 Cumni 81$ Casli al b*ik In h*id 30.777 26,304 JD.777 28.304 3D,777 21.304 30,ny 28.304 Ntst ajyots 30,717 26.204 CWtal &¢count laixè ai wrt irf F)*itsd Nei wofil 26.304 4.473 31.566 15.2fj21 2(301 3LI.777 3of3 Gorsemoorscout Group Unaudited Accounts For the period ended 31 March 2024 Gorsemoor Scout Group Report to Ihe propTietor on the preparation of the unaudiled accounts of Gorsemoor Scout Group Period ended 31 March 2024 In accordance with ￿ur insiruclions. I have cornpiled the accounls on the following pages from the accountiThJ records and from inlormatK)ll and èxplanaiions supplied to me. A51¥nan Accounlancy Solulion5 14 H￿S@shOe Clc Wimt>oine Durset BH212UL United Kingdom Dale: 21 NovgmbDr 202rt Gorsemoorscout Group Profit and Loss Accounl Period ended 31 March 2024 PenDd Iprtm I 3lQJ to 31 Eyndrtwe C￿St &aH £fJ5ts P¢ol* foi the puknl Gorsemoor Scout Group Balance Sheet 31 March 2024 21 M812024 Current 8Bset8 Cash at bank Nei current 8Bsets Nel 32.6fJ8 Flnancod by: Capilal account Gorsemoor Scout Group Note5 to the AcoDunts Period ended 31 March 2024 IS OF PRWRAWION The arruwrts pl4pa￿l 'und&r tllsknrical ￿D￿T kn051,.5 IDn a trt@sis 'Aihiuh En*les Ili bp IWT acoDrdranL£'rtinh KiingdDm GE￿￿ra14￿$ Amptèd A£EuuthipDs PtacbiL*. 2 Pnllit aThl luss a¢c•uth aRHty5iS fJRKIVER P8Tiud IrDm I 21 MBtr 2iJo4 IABmbÉrslnp Sub5cn'plwdn5 Achp44iai Other 16 Fiunthai5ny 1.6'fJD Other sc￿11 kHul iinllnrn I I'l. J9 EXPENDIITURE Pariod Itgw I Now 2L123 31 Mar 24J24 FIBlli Gorsemoor Scout Group Notes to the Accounts (continued) Period ended 31 March 2024 Period Irom I Nov 2023 to 31 Maf 2024 stafl costs mbeiship subscript￿MI Youth Prc¥Jrarnme and AGliviiies Walef & Sewage EleiXTicily and Gas FaciThtias Maintènane 4,399 207 1,285 391 Insurance 198 Repaffs and Rene*aFs Materia15 afKI Equ¥)ment Uniforms 2.160 297 187 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** ## **Section A** **Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees** Charity Name Gorsemoor Scout Group **On accounts for the year Charity no ended** 31st March 2024 **(if any)** 301216 **Set out on pages** (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)1-2 **Report to the trustees** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **DD / MM / YYYY** . **Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). 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. **Independent** [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to **examiner's statement** undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. _Delete_ [ ] _if not applicable._ I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that 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 records; or - the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning 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 ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns 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. - _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed: Date:** 2nd October 2024 **Name:** Nichola Ashman **Relevant professional qualification(s) or body** Institute of Financial Accountants (255890) **Oct 2018** 1 **IER** ## **(if any):** **Address:** 14 Horeshoe Close Wimborne Dorset, BH21 2UL ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . **Oct 2018** 2 **IER**