CHELMSFORD
SCOUTS
Scouts
Chelmsford
Trustees Annual Report and Accounts
l April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Ib
Annual General Meeting
Sunday 15 September 2024
Skreens Park Activity Centre; Roxwell; CMI 4NL

Chelmsford District Scout Council
President- Richard Oscroft
Contact address- Secretary- 43, Shimbrooks, Great Leighs, CM3 1SG (01245 360112)
Trustees
Trustee Name
Office {If any)
Status
Ro
er Cole
Frederick Baldin
David Clarke
Suzanne Ball
Leanne Oscroft
Bruce Kni
ht
Dan
el Homer
Nicola Hills
Christo
her Har
le
Andrew Missen
Malcolm Ta
lor
Sle
hanie Bendall
Christo
her Mccann
Christo
her Oscroft
Chair
Secreta
Treasurer
Co-Lead Volunteer
District Commissioner
Co-Lead Volunteer
District Commissioner
Disl Ex
lorer Scout Commissioner
14-24 Team
Pro
ramme Team
Youth Su
ort
Volunteerin
Develo
ment Team
Riffhams Cam
site Mana
Su
rt Team Leader
Ex-officio
Ex-officio
Ex-officio
Ex-officio
Ex-officio
Ex-officio
Nominated
Nominated
Elected
Elected
Elected
Nominated
Co-o
ted
CO-O
led
er
Safe
Adviser
Netsvork Commissioner
Names of advisers
e of advisor
Communications & Media
Narne
Kris Re
nolds
Indapendent Examlners
Community 360
Winsley's House
High Street
Colchester
Essex. C01 1UG
Bankors
harlty Number
Insurers
CAF Bank
302033
Unity Insurance Servi¢es

Trustees Re
ort from Chelmsford District Scouts
202312024 saw a full programme of activities and events throughout the Distnct, with our dedicated leaders
delivering "Skills for Life" lo our young members.
Our Mission
Scouting exists lo actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to
make a positive contribution to society in general and local communities.
Our Values
As Scouts we are guided by these values-
Integrity- We act wrth integrity, we are honest, trustworthy. and loyal.
Respect- We have self-respect and respect for olhers.
Carg- We support others and lake care of the world in which we live.
Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
Cowoperation- We make a positive difference. we co￿Operate wrth other5 and make friends.
Our Goal
Our aim is to continue to develop Scouting in the Chelmsford District, to become more inclusive and to be
shaped by young people and to strengthen our role within the community. The method by which we aim to
achieve this is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive self-education, based on the
Scout Promise and Law, and guided by adult leadership and in a safe environment for all concerned.
This responsibilrty ranks equally with olher responsibilities incumbent upon those providing Scouting activities
and events.
Scouting is open to all young people who are between the ages of 4 and 25 no
matter what background, elhnic origin. nationality, race, gender, marital or sexual
status, mental or physical ability, financial status, political or religious belief.
Young people have continued to return to Scouting or joined afresh and overall
numbers of young people are up 50A in 2024 {1982 Compared to 1888 in 20231.
Scouting for our 2,000 young people IYPI in Chelmsford District is provided
through 26 Scout Groups (Sections include Squirrels 4-6 years-, Beavers 6-8
years.. Cubs 8 10 10.5 years and Scouts 10.5 10 14 years), plus eight District
Explorer Scout Units {for ages 14 to 181, and a District Scout Network Unit11 ￿2&
year-oldsl.
The 26 Scout Groups operate as independent charities with their own Trustee
Boards and prepare their accounts independently, whereas the Explorer and
Ne￿Ork Unrts are District-based and their a¢¢ounts are part of the District
reporting.
The Scout programme is delivered by over 300 trained adutt volunteer leaders,
aided by over 200 adult volunteers in Governance and Active Support roles.
The District Trustee Board acknowledges that these volunteers are its most
valuable asset and resource, wilhoul whose support il would not be possible lo
provide Scouting for the young people in OUT District.
As a membership organization, one of the main priorities has been to recruit
and retain adult volunteers.
Pre-covid, our adult volunteer numbers were over 700 but po$t-Covid this
had dropped to about 500. However, numbers are slowly increasing again
and in Jan 2024 stood at 571 adult volunteers.

Structure" Governance & Mana
ement
Chelmsford District Scout Council is the body which supports and encourages the development of Scouting in
the District. 11 has fully adopted the °model" constitution as outlined in the Scout Association's POR 5.5 (Policy,
Organisalion and Rules). The District Trustee Board is accountable to the Chelmsford Dislrict Scout Council
and details of the current Trustees are shown on page 1.
The Trustees are appointed annually at the Annual General Meeting of the Chelmsford Distritl Scout Council.
Such appointments are for an initial Ihree year lerm.Truslees may also be co-opted by the Board during the
year.
Trustees are made aware of their responsibilities, and all
underlake Trustee training within 5 months of appointment.
The Trustees ensure that young people are involved in
decision making and strive to have at leasl one 18 to 2
year-old as a member of the Trustee Board_ Young people
are also given opportunities across the District and
encouraged to become leaders of the future, thereby
enhancing the prospects of better retention of young people
through to potential adult volunteering roles.
The District Trustee Board met on six occasions during the year_ The Board is supported by 4 sub-committees
(Finance, Riffhams Campsite, Gang Show and Appointments Advisory) with the District Scout Shop and Grants
each being led by a nominated trustee with any major decisions taken by the full Board. Where appropriate the
Trustees continue lo undertake activities to improve the management of Trustee meetings, the information Ilow
for Trustees and governance for Sub Committees.
In addition to the active Scouting programmes, the Dislflct offers the following benefits lo ALL 115 members-
RIFFHAMS CAMPSITE- We offer free use ft)r day or evening sessions al our Distr*ct campsite (Rifftiamsl.
OISTRICT GRANTS- We have a grants fLFnd which is available lo both groups and lo young people in-need.
DISTRICT ACTivrriES & EVENTS - the District organises a wide range of activities for all sections, including the
annual Gang Show., competitions., training events and development days.
OISTRICT EQUIPMENT- We have a large inventory of equipment in our District Sto￿ for loan or hire.
DISTRICT SCOUT SHOP - Our Distn"ct S¢out Shop offers a discount on uniforms and other items.
MOTION PICTURE LICENCE- the District pays for 8 licence which enables all sectionslgroupslunits to legally play
dvds or stream moviestrv programmes in meeting rooms or at their local events.
Trustees, Ros
onsibilities Statement
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial statements in accordance
with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards {Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practicel.
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each
financial year which give a true and fair view of the situation of the charity and of incoming financial resources
and application of resources of the charity for thal period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees
are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them Gonsistenly.
' observe the methods and principals in the Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice)..
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accountsng standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed
and explained in the fi'nancial statements.
prepare the financial slalements on a going ¢on¢ern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy al any
time the financial position of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with
the Charities Act 2011, the Charty (Accounts Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed.

Furthermore, the Trustees should ensure they..
Follow Scouts policies and relevant legislation
Follow POR, key policies {including safety. saleguarding, data protection, and equality, diversity and
inclusion), and charity regulations
Make sure buildings, assets and propety are safe and working well
Look after records of ownership of propety and equipment.
Have the right insurance for people, buildings, and equipment.
Manage risks and maintain a risk register and pul the right risk mitigations in place.
Take reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Reserves Pollc
The Charity's reserve policy is reviewed regularly. The Trustees are satisfied that there remain sufficient
reseNes to carry on the daily running of the charity to meet expected needs on an ongoing basis and cover
any contingencies that might arise. During the year the Trustees have continued to lake steps lo seek ways to
consolidate the Charity's funds across ils various activities. They have confimied that cash reserves should fall
to no less than £60,000 to meet ongoing commitments and support regular Scouting activities in the district.
Capital developments such as al our District Campsite IRiffhamsl will be reviewed against this background.
Grants will be sought for such capital projects but allocation of funds from our reserve5 might well be approved
by the Truslees from lime to time. During the year the Trustees continually reassess the utilisalion of the
Charity's cash reserves for the benefit of Scouting within the District.
Publlc Benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard lo the Charrties Act 2011 to demonstrate that our aims are for
the public benefit. Our assessment is that we have mel the public benefit criteria under both the advancement of
education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings. The main principles of
Scouting demonstrate that our aims are for the public benefit in the following ways..
Developing young people towards their full potentia5, throu9h the Scouting programme.
Demonstrating there is a clear link between the purpose of Scouting and the benefits to young people.
The various and numerous Scouting activities are managed wilh the health and safety of the young people
a￿ayS a priority. We plan lo ensure that the benefit of these a¢tivities far Ou￿e1gh5 any assooialed potential risks.
Risk Assessment Polic
Keeping our Young People and volunteers safe.
The conclusion of the national inquest into the scout who tragicalty died on the Great Orme has brought into
sharp focus the need lo ensure our volunteers are given all Ihe necessary training and support when il comes
to writing Risk Assessments and complying with Safety Rules. Keeping Young People safe from harm remains
a number one priority al Scouts.
other area$ of potential risk include".
Rlffhams Campslte- damage to buildings or other areas of the property or equipment. A Campsite
committee meet regularly lo review site management and the District has recently reviewed buildings and
contents insurance to mitigate againsl permanent loss.
lTrJury to leaders. hglpors, supporters and membèrs.
The District IS
covered by accidenl insurance policies. Safety incidents are reviewed by the
islrict Safety adviser and any issues brought to the attention of the District
Executive. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all District events.
Reduced Incomg from fundraising activities- The District has previously
relied on income from ils Riffhams Campsite," the annual Gang Show and the
District Scout Shop," boosted by occasional fundraising by the Active Support
Unil. Covid-19 showed how vulnerable the District was when these fund-raising
activities were Curtailed or ceased and income effectively dried up.
The introduction of a District membership lewy has enabled us to reduce the
deficit and as income streams start to return to normal we will annualty review
the levevneed for the District membership levy.
Int9rnal Controls - The District has in place systems of intemal controls that
are designed to provide reasonable assurance against mismanagement or loss.
These include mandatory 2 signatories for all payments and a comprehensive
insurance policy lo ensure insurable risks are covered.

Achievements and Perforniance
Review of the Year- A
ril 2023 to March 2024
During the past year we have focused on getting ready for the forthcoming "Transformation Joumey which we hope
is going to happen by the end of 2024. In the meantime, we a￿ continuing to focus on building the new teams so
we can Support groups during this process where needed.
As a district have been focusing on encouraging compliance of mandatory training and endeavouring to slay 100%
compliant.
We have completed the 'Compass° database cleanse ready for Iransformalion to happen.
We grew as a district by 6.21￿￿ last year with an encouraging increase in adult volunteers. We are still not back to
pre-pandemic levels for adult volunteers, but we a￿ for young people. We sts'll need more adults to fill roles so that
we can conb'nue lo offer the good quality Scouting that we see across our district. We promote scouting wherever
and whenever we can, trying to encourage more adults lo volunteer.
We now have 4 Squirrel dreys in the district.
Vve held our first district weekend at Skreens offering
recruitment workshops, training validab'ons, Iransformalions
workshops and tfaining modules together with an awards
evening for adults.
This wa5 8 successful weekend with lots of wood badges signed
off and skills learned. We are making this an annual event and
will be hokling another weekend event in September 2024.
We are extreme￿ proud of the good quality scouting that we see
within in Chelmsford district. This year has seen an increase in
nighls-away experiences offered lo our young people, ranging
from sleepovers at the HQ to sleeping in a castle plus many
camps across all sections. Squirrels have held sleepovers and
have taken part in group camps.
Ir
We have seen suNival camps., back-to-basics
events and week-long activity camps, all of
which have allowed the young people lo make
cherished memories and to learn Skills for Life.
We have also seen many top awards being
presented to the young people of Chelmsford
District, from the Squirrel acorn through to the
King Scout award. all of which makes us
incredibly proud. An extreme amount of work
90es into achievin9 these awards.
We have also had many adult awards including a
Silver Wolf, all of which are very well deserved.
We also presented Chief Scout Personal Awards
to six young people within the district who went
°above and beyond".

Inspirational activities throughout the year have ranged from the Handicraft compeb'tions for Beavers and Cubs to 8
Christmas festive hike. We have offered our young people the opportunity to kayak on local rivers., walk the
'Plainsman Hike"; sleep over al Cokhester Castle.. Theme Park Visits.. Cub-nopoly. We took part in JOTA (Jamboree
on the Airl and gained 150 communications badges that day lo mention bul a few. On a weekly basis, our sections
from Squirrels and beyond, have visited the various emergency services,. been taught life skills, generally allowing
them to grow through their Scouting adventure, all under the guidan￿ of our volunteers.
We held our St Georges day renewal of promise
ceremony (April 20241, run by the young people,
after parading through Chelmsford.
Our Events SupportTeam has held some social
events during the past year and has supported the
District by willingly helping at various activities such
as Sl. George's Day and the annual Swimming
Gala. Our thanks go lo them for their continued
commitment, and we look forward lo seeing them
supporting the District at future events.
Our Trustee Board, continues to work in the
background en5uiing management and governance
of the Dislricvs assets and ensuring we have the
resour￿$ lo offer the best support to our volunleeTS
and YP.
The 2023 Chelmsford Scouts Gang Show (Our Voice}
continued lo go from strength to strength. Cast numbers
are increasing and reaction lo the show has been very
positive. Feedback has also been received regarding the
visible growth and development of the young performefs,
who may never have been given this opportunity outside
of Scouting.
Several adult volunteers and Explorer scout5 from the
District attended the World Scout Jamt)oree in South
Korea and whilst the experience wasn't, quite what they
signed up for. each and every one of them made the
most of what they had and had a great lime.
The parallel international trips to the USA and Jersey were also a greal success and the young people and adult5
that attended these thoroughly enjoyed mixing with scouts from overseas.
Heartfelt thanks are extended to each one of our adult volunteers- both those in leadership and support roles. We
hope you have enjoyed making new memoTies'. karning new skills., teaching old skills,. meeting new friends and
strengthening old friendships throughout the past year. Without your time, knowledge and ¢are our young people
wouldn't be on this joumey.
We want to continue offering high quality and safe Scouting to our young people, and to grow the district. The
challenge now is to offer this amazing opportunity lo new volunteers, encourage them lo give what they can, thus
allowing them and our young people to experience the incredible Scouting programme that Chelmsford has to offer.

Riffliams Cam
site
2023124 has seen increased usage of the campsite resulting in improved in¢ome. The sile continues to be widely
used by our local scout groups. Daylevening activities contsnue lo be free of charge for District users and overnighl
camping is at reduced rates.
The campsite manager and the seNice team have worked hard together
making numerous improvements to the sile including increasing the number
of girls toilets at the campsite thanks to a grant facilitated by our local Essex
County Councillor Mike Steel and a further grant from the Essex County
Scouts Building fund.
Another community day by
Ford employees 15 scheduled
to install a canopy outside the
girl's loilels,. improve
drainage on The Glen
camping area,. repair the
boundary fence line.. extend
the ¢arpark and install an
outside washing-up area.
Thank You
The changes required as part of the Scout Association's Transformation Programme have now begun and are
likely to continue to be implemented in the coming yeaT 2024125.
The Truslees wish to express their thanks to the volunteer leaders who are implementing these ¢hanges as
well as continuing to support the work and development of Scouting in the Chelmsford Distrid.
Finalty. some of our loyal Scouting colleagues have "gone
home" in 2023-24..
Ed "Mac" Mccall was a member of the Bicknacre Priory Scout
Group as well a5 being part of the Dislricfs activity team.
Mike Hiom127th Chelmsford) was actwe for well over 20
years, initially with the 27th Chelmsford cub section, and later
in governance roles with 23rd Chelmsford.
Angela Hiskey had been involved with Chelmsford Scouts and
our Gang Show over many years and was part oflhe very active
'Hiskey" Scouting family.
Robin Mardell who was part gfthe Gang Show team for many
years and was responsible for scenery and set-build.
Sandra Brogan was part ofour Mini Gang team for many years
and created hundreds of fantastic costumes for our cast. She was
also a Cub Leader with 14th Chelmsford.
GON
HOM

REPORT OF THE DISTRICT TREASURER
As is usual in 2023124 w8 set a budget which indicated a small surplus with the expe¢lation that income generation
would improve from Riffhams campsite. the Gang Show and the Scout Shop. We had also felt il necessary to
introduce a District levy of £3 in 2022123 to try to bring us back towartls a balanced budget and this levy was
continued in 2023124.
The 2023124 year-end out-turn shows a Surplus of £4K mainly assisted by..
Reduction in insurance charges
Improved interest on savings investrnenls
Surplus from 2023 Gang Show
Surplus from Riffhams campsite
District levy conlributs'on.
We will continue to set 'break even, budgets wlth the hope that we can make small surpluses to add to our Funds and cash
balances.
2024 Census - Chelmsford District Scouts
Numbers
Squirrel Scouts
Beaver Scouts
Cub Scouts
Scouts
Explorer Scouts
Network
Total YP
Jan-23 Jan-24 change
27
54 +100%
482
639
529
191
20
1888
662 +3.6 %
546 +3.20/0
207
+8.4 %
1982
Adults
516
571 +10.7D/o
TOTAL
MEMBERSHIP
2404
2553
+6.2¥0
Squirrel Dreys
Beaver Colonies
Cub Packs
Scout Troops
Explorer Units
Scout Networks
Active Support Units
30
32
30
10

CHELMSFORD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Charity Number: 302033
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2024

CHELMSFORD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Page
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the financial statements

CHELMSFORD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I report on the accounts of Chelmsford District Scout Council for the year ended 31 March
2024 which are set out on pages 2 to 8.
Respective responsibilities of trustses and examiner
The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's
Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of the
Charities Act 2011 (The Act) but that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the
CharFty Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept
by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also
includes considerations of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking
explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and
consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
In the course of my examination. no material matters have come to my attention which
gives me cause to believe that in, any material fespect..
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 the 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 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.
Shelley-marie Rudling FMAAT AATQB for and on behalf of..
Community360
Winsley's House, High Street, Colchester, Essex

CHELMSFORD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2024
2024
2023
Notes
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generating funds..
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Membership
A¢livilies for generating funds
ActNlties & sections
Investment income
Total Incomlng rgsour¢es
873
873
6,210
8,730
14,601
66,379
2,799
93,381
8,730
18,601
66,379
2,799
97,381
6,490
15.964
49,D12
1,300
78,976
4,000
4.000
Resources expendgd
Cost of generating funds
Fundraising costs
Costs tsf charitable activities
Total resources expended
9,535
79.796
89,330
9,535
80,196
89,730
7.721
66.791
74,512
400
400
Net in¢omellexpense) for the year
4,051
3,600
7,651
4,465
Transfer be￿een funds
Not incomellexpense) for the year
4,051
3,600
7,651
4,465
Reconciliation of funds
Total Funds BIFwd
216,581
216,581
205,772
Total Funds CIFwd
220,632
3.600
224,232
210,237
The notes on pages 4-8 fomi an integral part of these financial slalements.

CHELMSFORD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
11
103.600
100,000
Current assgts
Stock
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
5,088
23.309
180,419
208.816
5.578
17,851
107,058
130,487
12
Cradltors: amounts faSllng due within orta year
13
88.184
13,906
Net CLsrrent assets
Net assots
120,632
224,232
116.581
216,581
Funds
Unreslri¢led income funds
Reslri¢ted funds
Revaluation Reserve
14
137.386
3.600
83,246
224 232
133.335
83,246
216,581
Signed
Dale
RCole-
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Signed
Date
DGla
ie8surer
The notes on pages 4- 8 form an tntegral part of these financial stalemenls.

CHELMSFORD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1.1 Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charrties..
statement on Recommended Practise applicable to chaTlties preparing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1
January 20191- (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 102} and the Companies Act 2006.
1.2 Incoming resources
All income Is accounted for on a receivable basis, other than income received in respe¢t of expenditure
which is deferred to the pertod in which the activity or event takes place.
1.3 Resources expended
Expenditure is included in the accounts on an accruals basis.VAT is not recoverable by the charity and is
included with the expenditure lo which il relates.
Support costs which could not be attributed directly lo activities are apportioned equally betMeen acliviltes.
1.4 Tangible fixod assets and deprgciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Items costing al lea51 £500 wll
be capitalised. They are calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected
life as follows..
No fixed depreciation allowance is made for buiklings and land. Occasional revaluation is made when a
permanent change in value occurs.
Freehold improvement are depreciated Stra￿h1 line at 1 Oyo.
All other assets are depreciated straight line at 250h.
1.5. Taxation
The Council is a registered charity and, as such is exempt from corporation tax.
1.6. Fund accounting
Funds held by the charity are either".
Unreslricled general funds- these are fvnds which can be used in accordance wlh the charitable
objectives at the discrection of the trustees
Designated Funds- these are funds set aside by the Iruslees out of unreslricled funds for specific future
purposes or projects.
Restricted funds - these are funds that can only be used for particluar restricted purposes wrthin the
objects of the charity.
1.7. Sto¢k
Stocks are staled at the lower of cost and the net realisable value. Cost Inctudes all direct costs incurred
in biinging the stocks lo their present location and condition.
1.8. Cash flow
The financial statements do not include a cash flow statement because the charity, as a small Yeporting
entity, is exernpt from the requirement lo prepare such a statement under Finanaal Reporting
Standard 1 Cash flow slatemenls"

CHELMSFORD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2 Voluntary Income
2024
Total
2023
Total
Membership
Membership fees received from Groups in the District
Subscriptions from Explorers & Nehvork
Le55 payable to Essex Scouts
79,068
10,555
80,893
8,730
70.550
7.858
71,918
6.490
Total membership fees paid to Essex S￿uts in the year including membership fees of the 7
Explorer units. The membership fees include a District Levy of £5,391.
3 Donations and lega¢le$
2024
Total
2023
Total
Donations
873
873
6,210
6,210
Reslri¢ted donations amounted to £Nil12022 - £Nill.
4 AGtlvllles for genorating funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
Retail
Riffhams camp sile
Grants
Other income
8,913
5.613
4.000
75
9,258
4,656
2,050
15,964
18,601
Restricted grants amounted lo £4,00012022 - £Nill
5 lfivestment Income
2024
Total
2023
Total
Bank interest
2,799
2.799
1,300

CHELMSFORD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
6 Income from activitles and sections
2024
Total
2023
Total
Programme, activities & events
66,379
66,379
49.012
49.012
7 Fundralslng costs
2024
Total
2023
Total
Retail
Riffhams camp site
7,235
2,300
9,53S
5,604
2,116
7.720
8 Costs of charitable activities
2024
Total
2023
Total
Donations and grants
Programrne, activities & events
SupF)Ort cost allocated
225
61,433
18.538
80,196
76
48.247
18,467
66.791
Restricted expenses were £Nil12022 - £Nill.
9 Trustee5' expenses
No trustee received any remuneration dunng the year. Trustees were reimbuised for expenses
at a total of £3,62012022 £Nil).
10 Analysis of Support costs
2024
Total
2023
Total
Insurance
Premises hire
Propety expenses
General admin including postage
Bank Charges
Computer & website costs
Equipment
Examination & accountancy
Depreciation
Miscellaneous
1,686
2,097
10,655
994
946
742
199
340
400
480
18.538
4,095
299
9,855
1,518
795
591
329
502
483
18.467

CHELMSFORD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11 Tangible fixed assets
Flxtures,
Freehold
Fittlngs &
Improvements Equipment
Freehold
Land
Total
Cost
As al 1 April 2023
Additions
As al 31 March 2024
100.000
26,496
126,496
4,000
130,496
4,000
4,000
100,000
26,496
Depreclatlon
As al 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 Mar¢h 2024
26,496
26,496
400
26,898
400
400
26,496
Net book values
At 31 March 2024
100.000
3,600
103,600
At 31 Mar¢h 2023
100,000
100,000
King Edward Vlll Scout Park (Riffliamsl, Lingwood Common, Little Baddow is a freehold property
{12 acres) with beneficial interest" acquired in 2004.
Yhe freehold is held by The Scout Association Trust Corporab'on on behalf of the District.
The freehold improvement additions in 2024 were purchased from a restricted grant from Essex
County Council. The funds are now spent in monetary terms, and the restricted funds will reduce each
year with the relevant depreciation charge.
12 Debtors
2024
Total
2023
Total
other debtors
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid income
Accounts receivable
1,869
16,471
4,000
968
1,487
16,298
66
17.851
23,309
13 Creditors: amount8 falllng due
wlthin one year
2024
Total
2023
Total
Accounts payable
Deferred income
Accfuass
83,560
4,284
340
88,184
10,239
3,165
502
13.906

CHELMSFORD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
14 Fund balances
Balance
0110412023
Incoming
Outgoing
Transfers
Balance
3110312024
Unreslricled
Restricted
Total
216,581
93,381
4,000
97.381
189,3301
400
89,730
220.632
3,600
224,232
216,581
15 Analysig of net assets between fvnds
Tanglble
Fixed Assets
Ngt Current
Assets
Total
2024
Fund balances are represented by:
Unreslricled funds
Restricted funds
103,600
117,032
3,600
120,632
220.632
3,600
224.232
103,600
16 Related Partie$
There were no related parties in the year.
17 Going Concern
These accounts have been produced on a going concern basis.
18 Numberof Stsff
The charity has nil employees for the perKxI {2023 - Nill.