OpenCharities

This text was generated using OCR and may contain errors. Check the original PDF to see the document submitted to the regulator.

2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

Charity name

Section A

Reference and administration details

2nd Thundersley (St Peter's) Scout Group

Other names the charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any)

HQ registration number

10013143

Charity's principal address

24 Kin sdown Walk Canve Island Essex Postcode

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity (These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)

----- Start of picture text -----
Dates acted if not
Trustee Name Office (if any)
for whole ear
1 And Hudson Chairman
2 Phili Newton Treasurer
3 Lea As inall Grou Scout Leader
4 Peter Klinker Quartermaster
5 Fiona Mor an
6
7
8
9
----- End of picture text -----

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

Type of advisor Name Address

Section B

Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity's trusts

Type of governing document (e.g. trust deed, constitution) 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, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

How the charity is constituted The Group is a trust established under its rules which are (e.g. trust, association, company) common to all Scouts. Trustee selection methods The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, (e.g. appointed by, elected by) Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You You You
may
may
may		 choose choose choose
to		 include include include
additional
additional
additional
additional
additional
additional		 The
Group
is
managed
by
the
Group
Executive
Committee,
Policies
and
procedures		 adopted
for:		 the
members
of
which
are
the
'Charity
Trustees'
of
the
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
a) the induction
and
training
of
trustees;		 b) accounts
and
making
returns
to
the
Charity
Commission
as
trustee'
consideration		 of
major
risks		 and appropriate.
the
systems		 and procedures
to
manage
The
Committee
consists
of
3
independent
representatives,
Chair,
Treasurer
and
Secretary
together
with
the
Group
Scout
Leader,
Quartermaster,
and
other
long
standing
volunteers.
It
aims
to
meet
once
each
term.
Members
of
the
Executive
Committee
complete
'Essential
Information
for
Executive
Committee'
training
within
the
first
5
months
of
joining
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
of
Group
property;
The
raising
of
funds
and
the
administration
of
Group
finance;
The
insurance
of
persons,
property
and
equipment;
Group
public
occasions;
Assisting
in
the
recruitment
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.
Section B (Cont'd) Structure,
governance
and
management
(cont'd)
Risk
and
Internal
Control
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
of
concern
that
have
been
identified
are:
Damage
to
the
building,
property
and
equipment.
The
Group
would
request
the
use
of
buildings,
property
and
equipment
from
Thundersley
Parish
Council
and
other
Scout
Groups.
Similar
reciprocal
arrangements
exist
with
these
organisations.
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
and
also
purchases
it's
own
Personal
Liability
Insurance.
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
of
activities
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
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
case
scenario
the
complete
closure
of
the
Group.
Reduction
or
loss
of
members.
The
Group
provides
activities
for
all
young
people
aged
6
to
18.
If
there
was
a
reduction
in
membership
in
a
particular
section
or
the
group
as
a
whole
then
there
workd
have
to
be
a
contraction,
consolidation
or
closure
of
a
section.
In
the
worst
case
senario,
the
complete
closure
of
the
Group.
Financial
Management.
The
Group
has
a
Financial
Policy
and
all
Bank
Mandates
require
2
signatories
for
all
payments.
All
expenses
require
a
receipt
prior
to
payment/reimbursement.
Summary Summary Summary Summary of
the		 Section
C
objects
of
the		 Section
C
objects
of
the		 Section
C
objects
of
the		 Section
C
objects
of
the		 Section
C
objects
of
the
charity
charity
charity
set		 Objectives
and
activities		 Objectives
and
activities
out
in
its
governing
document		 The
Purpose
of
Scouting
Scouting
exists
to
actively
engage
and
support
young
people
in
their
personal
development,
empowering
them
to
make
a
positive
contribution
to
society.
The
Values
of
Scouting
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
of
the
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
Method
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
of
the
main
activities
in
relation
to
The
Group
was
able
to
manage
a
full
programme
of
these
objects		 meetings,
external
activities
and
camps
this
financial
year.

Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose to include further

statements, statements,
where
where
relevant,
relevant,
relevant,
relevant,
about:		 The
Group
consolidated
this
year
and
maintained
a
membership
of
approximately
100
young
people.
Several
•
policy
on		 grantmaking; new
leaders
were
aslo
recruited.
The
group
managed
to
•
contribution
made		 by volunteers,
•
increase
fundraising
and
used
the
funds
collected
over
the
•
policy		 on
investments.		 previous
two
years
to
purchase
new
equipement
to
allow
a
greater
number
of
young
people
to
camp
simultaneously.
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
headings.

Section D

Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

The Group celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a beacon lighting event and also commemorated the Queen's death. It held a well attended Rememberance Day parade and service and its inaugural Christmas Ball for Cubs and Scouts which it is hoped will become an annual event. Beavers had a sleepover, Cubs attended a sixer & seconder camp and MEGA camp. Scouts completed a PL and APL camp, County Backpack for the first time since 2019 and an Expedition and EPIC camp

Section E

Financial Review

Brief
statement
of		 Brief
statement
of		 Brief
statement
of		 Brief
statement
of
the
charity's
the
charity's
the
charity's
the
charity's		 policy
on		 policy
on		 policy
on		 policy
on		 policy
on		 Reserves
Policy
reserves
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
Executive
Committee
considers
that
the
group
should
hold
a
sum
equivalent
to
6
months
running
costs,
circa
€4,000.
Quantify
and
explain
any
designations		 A
reserve
of
E4,000
continues
to
be
held
in
an		 interest
bearing
account.
Details
of
any		 funds
materially		 in deficit Not
Applicable
(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
of		 funds Fundraising
(including
any
fundraising);		 Fundraising
Events
this
year
included
purchasing
and
selling
tickets
for
local
tourist
attractions,
holding		 a
raffle
and		 two
separate
quiz
nights.
The
Scouts
were
also
invited
to
help
a
local
rotary
club
with
their
Christmas
fundrasing
Santa's
sleigh
event.
•
how
expenditure
has
supported
the
key		 The
Group
Executive
regularly
monitors
the
levels
of
bank
objectives
of		 the
charity;		 balances
and
the
interest
rates
received
to
ensure
the
group
obtains
maximum
value
and
income
from
its
banking
arrangements.
Recent
interest
rates
have
precluded
this
from
being
a
significant
source
of
income.

Section E (Cont'd) Financial Review

• Financial Management Financial Management The Group purchased the OSM accounting tools and moved to online bookkeeping. It also purchased expense cards for each section leader which can be topped up to an agreed amount. The Group's Bank Mandates were redesignated from Trust accounts to Club/Association/Charity Accounts. The Group's Charity Commission webpage was amended to correctly report its Governance Document. • investment policy and objectives; Investment PolicyPolicy

Investment PolicyPolicy

The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies.

Section F Other Optional Information Plans for future periods (details of any Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above

Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s)

Position (eg Secretary, Chair)

Date

2nd Thundersley Scout Group (Charlty no. If appllcable} Receipts and payments account For tho y••r 2023 To 2024 Receipts and payments 2023124 202212023 Unrn•trlcted fund• Unrnstrlct•d fund• R•c•l Donatlons Membershi Mee Donatws secti￿ & Gro GrfiAwJ Other incune 18% and slrnllar In¢¢¥M ons sul 13,185.50 63.28 16.50 13,638.Ix Events 8605 102.20 26.T78 9107 25.917 Sub tolal Grrtts Maintenenac orher rants rant Sub total Fundraisi hl •v¢nts 1.379.47 1.580.a6 Detail 2 Detail 3 other lundraisi actsvth5 Sub ioial 1,379 1,561 Scout hut Incom• Hir8 of buik1in Hire of rrÉnt Other S￿yt hut incorne Sub tot•1 Investmont Income Bank Inte￿$t 8uikJin Socie interest The Scout As50QatK)n Short Term In¥e5trngnt ser¥￿e Other Investment Income 8.73 1275 21 48 Total Gn￿S Incom• 28.206 27.499 Total r•¢•lpts 28.206 27.499 LT10￿￿2 {Orlrt•r 20241 1013

2nd Thundersley Scout Group (Charity no. if applicable) Receipts and payments account For thè y•ar 2023 To 2024 Receipts and payments 2023124 202212023 Unrmtricted fund• Unmtricted funds ments Charitablo Pa ments Youth ramrne aThJ adi¥ils Adult su rt and trainin Rent Venue Mainlenan and Gas S.722 1,515.CK) In5uiarice Re Irs and RenewaLs Materials 8nd min ment Uniforrns B2 e$ AGM and trustee e Insuran embershi Costs i Ca Section & Grou Events nl 9x110 150 48 592 89 I.2￿ 10 139 5,735.27 318.07 1.300 81 931 09 1.304 801.20 4.266.00 itation 4,002.CM) Sub t¢xal 31.293 Fundralsln Quiz N ht Detail 2 Detsil 3 Other fundraisin •x 155.00 45.63 costs Sub total 155 46 Total Gross Expenditur• .27.912 -31,338 Auet and Inv•#tm•nt ou￿h01￿. •t Total payments Net of txolp￿(pYm•nts) Ctth fund• Imt ¥••r end Cash funds thls ymr end 15,305 01 1 S,599 19,144.01 15,305 LT7CO)Y2 IOctob8r20241 2013

2nd Thundersley Scout Group (Charity no. if applicable) Receipts and payments account For thfr year frnm 2024 2023 To Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year 2023124 Unrnstrlcted funds 202212023 Unrn•trlct•d funds 8ank current account Bank de 511 account so¢ account The Scout A5sooabon Short Term In¥eslment CashlFJoats 15.305 Tot•1 cuh lunds 15.599 15.305 r mon•ta Tax claim Debt5 due fr(ffi the Coun In$uranc8 dain IArealDkslndJGrou Sub tot•1 Investrnent ••uts Investment Quoted invesDnents Other investrnents- detajl Sub total as8•ts tor ¢I￿ri Non rnonel# Bad e slodÉ Adventure 151and GoifTKets venture Island Tickets Sujutin ment fumibJr8 &tc Motor vehi¢Jes Scouts"n Olh8r 'sownu 574 53 138 men fumiiure etc Sub total 25.765 25.300 Llabllltles Accounts not nses Incurred bul not inVOKd Sub5Cri ons not t arf1 Loan- detail Other liabilits5 Sub tot•1 Totsl n•t 41.364 40.605 Th• al)ov• rncelpts and paymerrts o¢eount and statement of •¥sets •nd liabilities were approved by tho Truste￿ on Xth X 200X {th• date of th• TfU8t•e Board meetin9 that approv¢d the accounts) and •ign•d on th•lr b•half by nature pflnt Na Tr•g$LYe LT7CW)2 (J￿Y 2(1211 3of6

2nd Thundersley scout group: independent examiners report 2023 - 2024. Unqualified report for a non-company charity preparing receipts and payments accounts with a gross income of £250.000 or less in the relevant financial year Independent examiner's report to the trustees of 2- Thundersley Scout Group. I report to the trustees on my examination of the èctounts of the 2r* Thundersley scout group for the year ended 315t March 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity tnjstees of the 2nd Thundersley scout group you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the 2e4 Thundersley scout group accounts carried out under sertion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my Èxamination I have followed all the appkncabie Oirertions givèn by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my Èxamination. I confirm that no material matters have comè to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any matwial respect accounting record5 were not kept in respect ol the 2ty1 Thundersley scout group as required by sertion 130 of the Act.. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those Tecord& I have no concerns and have come across no othér matters in connection with the examination to whith attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. Name.. SHANJIC CTOO(hKO Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies rrf any).. AftF A c C A Addre5S'. 3q WELLIKJCT COAO, O£Strt, eSS(g, thi b SOLJ Date..