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2022/23 ANNUAL TRUSTEES’ REPORT

Authored by Mark Gaulton Chair of 11[th] Gloucester (Hucclecote) Scout Group Executive Committee

Date: 08 May 2023

Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

From (start date) 0 1 0 3 2 2 2
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
11th		 Gloucester (Hucclecote) Scout Group
Registered charity number (if any)
HQ registration number		 3
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Charity’s principal address Deer Park Road
Hucclecote
Gloucester
GL3 3NA
Charity’s postal address 30 Minster Gardens
Abbeymead
Gloucester
GL4 5GJ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee Name Office (if any)
1 John Morris Group Scout Leader
2 Vacant Assistant Group Scout Leader
3 Mark Gaulton Chair
4 Hannah Bradley Treasurer
5 Selena Nield Secretary
6 Matt Hall Gift Aid Co-ordinator
7 Graham Thomas Parent
8 Adrian Hughes Website Administrator
9 Jackie Burge Beaver Leader (Monday)
10 Nikki Hughes Beaver Leader (Thursday)
11 Pete Shute Cub Leader (Wednesday)
12 Andrew Barton Assistant Cub / Explorer Leader
13 Steve Plant Scout Leader (Friday)
14 Chris Slater Scout Leader (Friday)
15 Denys Matthews Assistant Scout Leader
16 James Newman Explorer Leader
17 Alexander Plant Group Section Assistant

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

Type of advisor Name Business Name
None

Section B Structure, governance and management Type of governing document The Group is a charity established under the rules as documented in the (e.g. trust deed, constitution) Group Constitution. In addition, the Group abides by The Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of The Scout Association. How the trust is constituted (e.g. The trust is a charitable company and is therefore obliged to follow the trust, association, company) rules laid out by the Charity Commission, in addition to The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Additional governance information The Group is overseen by the Group Executive Committee (to be (optional information but encouraged referred to as the Trustee Board from April 2023, and in the remainder as best practice). of this report, in line with the Scout Association POR) the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group (to align with the You may wish to include additional Charity Commission). As charity trustees we are responsible for information, where relevant, about complying with legislation applicable to charities to make sure it is run policies and procedures adopted for: safely and legally. This includes registration of the charity, keeping proper accounts and submitting financial returns to the Charity a. the induction and training Commission on an annual basis. of trustees. At the time of writing this report, The Committee consists of 6 independent representatives, including the web administrator and gift aid co-ordinator, Group Scout Leader, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the individual section leaders. The Committee meets every month (except August) during the year. This Group Executive Committee exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments and is responsible for:

Risk 1: Impact of COVID Pandemic

This risk is closed and removed for this 22/23 Annual Report.

Risk 2: Contraction of COVID.

This risk is closed and removed for this 22/23 Annual Report.

Risk 3: Financial Pressures

Due to roof damage, the Group must replace the roof. This is going to come at considerable expense to the Group.

We have been able to identify/receive several grants/donations as well as being able to ring fence existing Group funds to cater for this major expense. However, this does put under pressure future finances in relation to the replacement of equipment such as tents, other canvases etc.

Section B

Structure, governance and management

Risk 4: Damage to property / theft of assets

Since the relaxation of lock down, we have not seen any increase in malicious attempts to damage or steal property/equipment.

We will continue to monitor the situation.

As always, in addition to malicious damage, there is also the threat of fire, accidental injury through various hazards such as trips, slips etc.

We have in place controls such as:

During periods of non-use of the HQ we undertake regular visual checks inside and outside to ensure no damage, in line with our insurance policy.

We have also had a structural survey completed for a crack at a join between a pillar and the wall. The survey has returned a no concern assessment but has recommended removal or downsizing trees in the immediate area, which we look to undertake in 22/23 FY.

In line with the asbestos policy, we had our roof surveyed at the end of 21/22. This has resulted in a committee decision to replace the roof with modern materials. This again is something we are hoping to achieve in 22/23 FY, dependent on grants and donations.

Risk 5: Expiry of Land Lease

Due to the Group’s purchase of the land, this risk has now been closed for this 2022/23 Annual Report

Risk 6: Electronic Data

With social media and electronic data being the norm, we are aware of the importance of ensuring that our most valuable data such as personal identifiable information, photos etc are managed appropriately.

In line with the Scout Association, all committee members have completed their GDPR (Data Protection Act 2018) training. In addition, all parents are asked to complete a permission form for using photos when their young people join the Group.

We moved all our paper records to OSM. I am now able to state that our Beaver, Cub and Scout sections are all using this as their main records storage.

We are investigating the possibility of buying refurbished mobile phones which can be used for capturing of Group activities, section meetings

Section B Structure,governance and management
etc. We also are proposing to install broadband into the HQ so that
content from the phones can be immediately be saved securely and
deleted from the phones. This will remove the need for personal phones
to be used.
In relation to social media, all sections continue to use locked down
sites, which are only accessible by those who are members.
Risk 7: Shortage of new leaders.
As was reported last year, we have been incredibly lucky that our
leaders have remained with the Group for many years. This has meant
our need to replace new leaders has been low. However, we are still
investigating alternative sources for leaders to step up when our current
leaders decide to step down.
To add pressure to this, due to numbers, we have created a separate
Cub meeting on a Tuesday. Although the leader situation is stable at
present, this could change.
It is a well-researched fact that the voluntary sector is struggling to
recruit new members, and this is the same for the 11thGloucester. We
are fortunate to continue our close ties with the Explorer unit, which
means we do have a flow of young leaders, but adult leaders remain a
challenge. We have written to the local college to enquire as to whether
those looking to gain experience for teaching qualifications etc would be
interested in becoming leaders. We are waiting to hear back.
Risk 8: Changes to Scout Association Governance Rules
As a result of changes to the Policy, Organisation and Rules, there is a
risk that we lose volunteers and/or leaders.
The Group is currently assessing the impact of the changes to our
current constitution.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity The Purpose of Scouting set out in its governing document 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 cooperate with others and make friends. The Scout Method

11[th] Gloucester Objective

Our stated aim is to provide children and young people between the ages of 6 and 18 somewhere to go and have fun.

In addition, we see Scouting as a fantastic way of giving our young people responsibilities and different opportunities appropriate to their age and within a controlled environment.

Summary of the main activities in Sections relation to these objectives. Beavers

Sections

In the 11[th] Gloucester Group, we have two Beaver colonies, one held on a Monday evening and one held on a Thursday evening. Their activities range from badge work, art, and craft activities, visiting places of interest to indoor overnight camps.

Cubs

We have one Cub section, but due to numbers the Pack now has meetings on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening. The same programme is delivered to both. Their activities include badge work, indoor and outdoor camps, taking part in district events and visits to local places. Scouts

Our scout troop meets on a Friday evening. They have a wide range of activities including, work towards badges (incorporated into the overall programme), pioneering/knots and lashings, rock climbing at a local

Section C Objectives and activities
Additional details of the objectives
and activities (optional information
but encouraged as best practice).
Youmay chooseto include further
statements, where relevant, about:
•
policy on grant making.
•
contribution made by volunteers
policy on investments.		 centre, first aid, cooking (including on open fires) and outdoor camps.
Explorers
The Explorers hold their meeting on a Friday evening also. Although they
report directly to the District, we are immensely proud to say that they are
also an integral part of the Group. Their activities include debate
evenings, quiz nights, cooking, hikes, car maintenance, art and outdoor
camps.
As well as the volunteer leaders and committee members, we also
encourage parents to join our ‘Friends of the Committee’ group. These
are parents who we call upon to help organise and run events, maintain
our headquarters including grass and hedge cutting. We are also keen to
arrange events, when the pandemic situation allows, which get our
parent/carer community involved in the Group.
We are looking at ways to encourage more parents to get involved in
whatever waytheycan.
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
communitydevelopment headings.
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of
the charity during the yea~~r~~
Group
As the Group Chair, on behalf of the Trustee Board, I recognise
the immense efort all leaders, young leaders and helpers have
put into providing an engaging, varied and expansive
programme of Scouting opportunities, appropriate for the age
group they lead. I am extremely proud and grateful to be part of
an amazing Group.
Although it has been a year that will not be forgotten, the Group
committee.
Once again, the Group has achieved much this year, including:

Transferring an archive of past Group records to the
Gloucester Archive.

Reviewed and updated the Finance policy.

Securing several grants to assist in our funding of the
roof replacement.

Obtaining quotes for the roof replacement.

Running another successful Parent and Child camp in
September. A special thank you goes to Pam Tovey in
the district team, who helped to ensure all parents
achieved their DBS.

Replaced degraded equipment, including the lawn
mower.

Had a mass clear out and tidy up of our storage areas
using a skip!

Continued maintenance of the HQ, including repairing
internal doors and arranged a survey of a crack in the HQ
wall (which has been assessed as not of major concern,
but needs remedial action).

Held ourpopular Halloween and Firework evening,
Group
As the Group Chair, on behalf of the Trustee Board, I recognise
the immense efort all leaders, young leaders and helpers have
put into providing an engaging, varied and expansive
programme of Scouting opportunities, appropriate for the age
group they lead. I am extremely proud and grateful to be part of
an amazing Group.
Although it has been a year that will not be forgotten, the Group
committee.
Once again, the Group has achieved much this year, including:

Transferring an archive of past Group records to the
Gloucester Archive.

Reviewed and updated the Finance policy.

Securing several grants to assist in our funding of the
roof replacement.

Obtaining quotes for the roof replacement.

Running another successful Parent and Child camp in
September. A special thank you goes to Pam Tovey in
the district team, who helped to ensure all parents
achieved their DBS.

Replaced degraded equipment, including the lawn
mower.

Had a mass clear out and tidy up of our storage areas
using a skip!

Continued maintenance of the HQ, including repairing
internal doors and arranged a survey of a crack in the HQ
wall (which has been assessed as not of major concern,
but needs remedial action).

Held ourpopular Halloween and Firework evening,
including best pumpkin, best costume and a sing song
round a camp fre.
Amazing representation at the Hucclecote Remembrance
Day Parade.
Monday Beavers
Numbers (March 23)
Currently have 31 beavers (2 transitioning)
5 to invest
10 due to transition by September
5 on the waiting list, all due to start this year (plus any
from Squirrels)
Currently we have 4 young leaders, 3 completing DofE (2
x Bronze, 1 x Gold) and 6 adult leaders.
Review of year
Apr/Jul 2022 – Visited Gloucester Prison 26 beavers, 19
attended Go Ape, made twists, made mini rafts, money
skills.
Sep/Dec 2022 – Lots of craft for Halloween and Christmas,
held a movie night, Pantomime workshop, P&C Camp saw
19 Beavers attend.
Nov 2022 – Remembrance Parade – 23 beavers attended.
Everyone was exceptionally well behaved. One very
proud beaver leader.
Nov 2022 – Pantomime – attended by 30 members – Dick
Whittington and his cat Tweedy – everyone thoroughly
enjoyed it.
Dec 2022 – sleepover, attended by 20 out of 27, Who
kidnapped Santa? Thoroughly enjoyable sleepover, and
everyone went away happy. (The biggest sleepover I
have held to date).
Jan/Mar 2023 – been focusing on getting older beavers
through last parts of the CSB award. Made Pancakes,
planted seeds for parents/guardians day.
Coming up – Outdoor pirate themed camp at Murray Hall,
in May and Ninja Warrior in June.
Over the year we have awarded 278 badges – invested 17
beavers throughout the year, 9 x Chief Scout Bronze
Awards, 53 challenge badges, lots of activity badges and a
handful of staged badges.
ThursdayBeavers

Numbers (March 23)

Review of year

In addition to their roles as Beaver leaders, our current leaders continue to grow a breadth of skill sets, and ensure that 11th Gloucester is promoted beyond our own Scout group, through involvement with the District Executive and Programme ADCs teams, roles in Gloucester Gang Show, supporting another group with setting up a Squirrel drey and being part of the leadership team for a county-wide international Harlem Jamborette. These experiences can only enhance what the leaders are then able to provide for our Beavers.

During meeting nights, in addition to specific badge focused evenings, some of the highlights have included:

In addition to the range of activities within meeting nights, the Beavers have had 2 sleepover opportunities. We ran an outdoor, pirate themed sleepover under canvas in June, which also enabled attendees to achieve the camp craft activity badge and resulted in Hannah earning her Nights Away Permit, and an indoor Halloween sleepover in October. Both of these had 16 Beavers in attendance.

Over the course of the year, a total of 6 Bronze Awards were awarded to individuals, alongside a further 342 activity, staged and challenge badges. Ensuring that we provide a varied programme aiming to enable all Beavers to achieve badges and top awards prior to moving up to Cubs continues to be at the forefront of everything we do.

Cubs (Tuesday and Wednesday)

Pack numbers (March 23)

Review of year

March to May 22

June till July

September till December

January till March 23

With our numbers now over 36 & the Beavers coming up & waiting lists over 10 we decided to start a second cub pack on a Tuesday night. Doing the same programme on both nights & our leaders splitting to cover both nights. Pete Shute decided to step down as Cub scout Leader, which has been for many years, and Mark Greening was appointed as the new Cub Scout Leader for both nights. 8 cubs transferred from Wednesday night & we took in 11 beavers into Tuesday pack from both colonies.

Scouts

Troop numbers

We started the year with 18 Scouts and just about managing to have four Patrols. We now have 28 Scouts and will look to move to six patrols as and when our numbers reach 36.

We have six Scouts due to move to Explorers in September. All six are well on their way to completing their Chief Scout Gold award.

Review of year

2022 Camps:

16 Scouts attended with the normal wood fire traditional Scouting being carried out.

Other activities like safe use of an Axe, pitch a Hike tent, pack a ruck sack were all completed.

A hike to the Tyndale Monument was a personal highlight.

We took the opportunity to do something rather different whilst our numbers were that bit lower.

An organisation, LNBP, are lottery funded and hire boats with a qualified skipper. We sailed from Braunston to Drayton Manor and back with a detour to Coventry on the way back to do some shopping.

Everyone had the opportunity to pilot the boat, under the supervision of the skipper.

We also took them on hikes, played ball games in a park and even had the chance to hold a very small camp fire sing song on the bank. It gave all the leaders an opportunity, not normally afforded on a traditional camp, to spend more time with the scouts – getting to know their personalities in a non-canvas environment.

This was a fantastic, very different, experience and one all will remember for a very long time.

Badges Awarded:

Program Highlights:

Mothering Sunday. Section E Financial Review Brief statement of the charity’s policy Reserves Policy on reserves. Quantify and explain any designations The Group's policy on reserves is to hold enough 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 of £5,000 to give us cover for reduced income and/or emergency repairs to the headquarters/equipment, which are not covered by insurance. Details of any funds materially in deficit No accounts are in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate)

Further financial review details Investment Policy. (optional information): The Group's income is made up of parent subs, grants, donations, and gift • how expenditure has supported the aid. key objectives of the charity. • investment policy and objectives; We do not have the available funds to consider investment such as stocks and shares. The Group has therefore adopted a risk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in mainstream business bank accounts. To avoid concentration risk, bank accounts are kept with several banks, rather than just one.

Expenditure by sections is all attributed to the running of their evening meetings and outside activities.

Section F Other Optional Information Other Optional Information
Plans for future periods (details of any Priorities for the coming year, subject to funding and in addition to the roof
significant activities planned to achieve replacement:
them)
1. Start refurbishing the outside of the HQ (facias and gutters, pointing
walls etc)
2. Repurposing the outdoor space now we own the land.
3. Refurbishing the kitchen.
4. Repairing or replacing the outside storage shed
5. Investigating the potential for knocking through from the HQ to the
integral garage so that leaders do not need to go outside to get to it.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above, written by the Chair of the 11[th] Gloucester Group (Hucclecote) Group, Mark Gaulton.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:

Signature(s)
Full Name(s)
Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair)
Chair
GroupScout Leader
Date
2
2
0
5
2
3

Registered Charity Number : 302112

11TH GLOUCESTER (HUCCLECOTE) SCOUT GROUP

ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2023

11TH GLOUCESTER (HUCCLECOTE) SCOUT GROUP

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2023

OBJECTIVES

The principal objective of the Group continued to be that of the continued provision of scouting in the community.

OFFICERS & TRUSTEES

The officers and trustees who held office during the year are as follows:

M. Gaulton

H. Bradley J. Morris S. Nield Chair M. Hall A. Hughes G. Thomas

The Group is a trust established under its rules, which are common to all Groups.

Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

The accounts have been drawn up on the receipts and payments basis, which is consistent with the previous year.

Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by

……………………………………………………………………………. Chair S, Nield

……………………………………………………………………………. Date

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11TH GLOUCESTER (HUCCLECOTE) SCOUT GROUP INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE 11TH GLOUCESTER (HUCCLECOTE) SCOUT GROUP

I report to the Trustees on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 28th February 2023 which are set out on pages 4 to 5.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect :

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.

C.R. BISHOP, BA (Hons) FCCA ACA The Elms, Painswick Road, Brockworth, Gloucester. GL3 4RP

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11TH GLOUCESTER (HUCCLECOTE) SCOUT GROUP

INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2023

2023
£
£
Restricted
Unrestricted
-
£225.00
-
£8,730.50
12,462.52
2,667.00
Gift Aid
-
4,684.82
-
3,756.94
-
185.00
-
-
-
236.48
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & WSJ (not group)
-
-
Summer Camp money (not Group)
392.31
-
-
-
-
339.80
16.68
-
-
12,854.83
20,842.22
-
151.04
-
1,500.00
-
-
5,388.50
-
277.88
Maint/Equipment - grant expenditure
-
-
-
647.35
-
2,203.29
-
-
-
3,487.19
-
-
-
1,393.10
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & WSJ (not group)
-
-
Gift Aid payment
-
-
Sundry
-
270.00
-
-
Loan interest
-
-
T.Shirts/Jumpers/Neckers/Clothing/Badges
-
165.60
Subscription
-
-
Meetings
-
-
Camps & Activities
-
-
-
75.02
-
15,558.97
12,854.83
5,283.25
Rent and rates
Per capita / membership fees
T.Shirts/Jumpers/Neckers/Clothing/Badges
Hall hire
Fundraising Events
Grant income
Other
SURPLUS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
Repairs, maintenance & cleaning
Bag packing WSJ (non Group)
Insurance
Fundraising events costs
RECEIPTS
Interest received
Subscriptions
Gifts/Christmas thanks
Grant expenditure
Equipment
Capitation fee
Equipment/training
Capitation
Donation
EXPENSES
Camps & Activities
OSM payments
Summer Camp money (not Group)
Heat, light & water		 £
Units
13,386.50
(8,730.50)
500.00
-
2,393.50
-
28.00
-
-
-
6.52
145.45
13.90
8,068.50		 £
Total
13,611.50
-
15,629.52
4,684.82
6,150.44
185.00
28.00
236.48
-
392.31
6.52
485.25
30.58
8,068.50
49,508.92
151.04
1,500.00
-
5,388.50
2,785.31
-
647.35
2,203.29
-
3,597.19
-
1,393.10
-
-
298.00
-
-
1,206.17
33.99
701.03
10,648.03
75.02
30,628.02
18,880.90		 2022
£
£
Restricted Unrestricted
-
7,923.50
-
-
500.00
20,334.01
-
5,461.39
-
843.20
-
225.00
-
119.62
-
63.45
66.00
-
2,479.05
-
-
828.05
-
69.02
-
-
-
-		 £
Total
7,923.50
-
20,834.01
5,461.39
843.20
225.00
1,701.70
63.45
66.00
2,479.05
828.05
69.02
-
-
15,811.87
-
-
-
-
2,507.43
-
-
-
-
110.00
-
-
-
-
28.00
-
-
1,040.57
33.99
701.03
10,648.03
-
15,069.05
742.82		 3,045.05
35,867.24
-
789.60
651.05
151.92
-
-
4,947.50
-
-
250.00
1,963.14
-
332.43
-
1,883.41
-
1,059.75
-
122.04
4,999.53
-
-
3,634.11
10.00
19.00
-
2,279.42
-
101.55
66.00
-
-
167.99
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
62.75
5,976.58
17,514.61
(2,931.53)
18,352.63		 38,912.29
789.60
-
-
4,947.50
-
2,213.14
332.43
1,883.41
-
122.04
4,999.53
3,634.11
29.00
2,279.42
101.55
66.00
167.99
-
-
-
-
62.75
23,491.19
15,421.10

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11TH GLOUCESTER (HUCCLECOTE) SCOUT GROUP

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 28TH FEBRUARY 2023

FIXED ASSETS - Land
CURRENT ASSETS
Group current account
Monday Beavers cash
Monday Beavers current account
Thursday Beavers cash
Thursday Beavers current account
Cubs cash
Cubs current account
Scouts current account
TOTAL ASSETS
REPRESENTED BY:
Opening balances:
Land
Cash and debtors
Group current account
Monday Beavers cash
Monday Beavers current account
Thursday Beavers cash
Thursday Beavers current account
Cubs current account
Scouts current account
Building Society account
Scouting Association Loan b/fwd
SURPLUS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
Of which:
Restricted Fund - Grants
Restricted Fund - Roof replacement
Restricted Fund - Land
Restricted Fund - Summer Camp Fund
Unrestricted Fund		 2023
£
19,040.00
57,359.78
14.23
184.94
58.25
3,233.44
164.50
6,455.93
6,983.02
74,454.09
93,494.09
19,040.00
-
39,221.70
14.50
1,039.51
57.55
3,647.55
6,868.16
4,724.22
-		 2022
£
19,040.00
39,221.70
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
39,221.70
58,261.70
-
-
39,882.36
-
-
-
-
-
-
10,958.24
74,613.19
-
18,880.90
93,494.09
131.72
12,462.52
12,500.00
392.31
68,007.54
93,494.09		 50,840.60
-8,000.00
15,421.10
58,261.70
131.72
-
12,500.00
-
45,629.98
58,261.70

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Registered Charity Number : 302112

11TH GLOUCESTER (HUCCLECOTE) SCOUT GROUP

ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2023

11TH GLOUCESTER (HUCCLECOTE) SCOUT GROUP

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2023

OBJECTIVES

The principal objective of the Group continued to be that of the continued provision of scouting in the community.

OFFICERS & TRUSTEES

The officers and trustees who held office during the year are as follows:

M. Gaulton

H. Bradley J. Morris S. Nield Chair M. Hall A. Hughes G. Thomas

The Group is a trust established under its rules, which are common to all Groups.

Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

The accounts have been drawn up on the receipts and payments basis, which is consistent with the previous year.

Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by

……………………………………………………………………………. Chair S, Nield

……………………………………………………………………………. Date

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11TH GLOUCESTER (HUCCLECOTE) SCOUT GROUP INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE 11TH GLOUCESTER (HUCCLECOTE) SCOUT GROUP

I report to the Trustees on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 28th February 2023 which are set out on pages 4 to 5.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect :

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.

C.R. BISHOP, BA (Hons) FCCA ACA The Elms, Painswick Road, Brockworth, Gloucester. GL3 4RP

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11TH GLOUCESTER (HUCCLECOTE) SCOUT GROUP

INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2023

2023
£
£
Restricted
Unrestricted
-
£225.00
-
£8,730.50
12,462.52
2,667.00
Gift Aid
-
4,684.82
-
3,756.94
-
185.00
-
-
-
236.48
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & WSJ (not group)
-
-
Summer Camp money (not Group)
392.31
-
-
-
-
339.80
16.68
-
-
12,854.83
20,842.22
-
151.04
-
1,500.00
-
-
5,388.50
-
277.88
Maint/Equipment - grant expenditure
-
-
-
647.35
-
2,203.29
-
-
-
3,487.19
-
-
-
1,393.10
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & WSJ (not group)
-
-
Gift Aid payment
-
-
Sundry
-
270.00
-
-
Loan interest
-
-
T.Shirts/Jumpers/Neckers/Clothing/Badges
-
165.60
Subscription
-
-
Meetings
-
-
Camps & Activities
-
-
-
75.02
-
15,558.97
12,854.83
5,283.25
Rent and rates
Per capita / membership fees
T.Shirts/Jumpers/Neckers/Clothing/Badges
Hall hire
Fundraising Events
Grant income
Other
SURPLUS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
Repairs, maintenance & cleaning
Bag packing WSJ (non Group)
Insurance
Fundraising events costs
RECEIPTS
Interest received
Subscriptions
Gifts/Christmas thanks
Grant expenditure
Equipment
Capitation fee
Equipment/training
Capitation
Donation
EXPENSES
Camps & Activities
OSM payments
Summer Camp money (not Group)
Heat, light & water		 £
Units
13,386.50
(8,730.50)
500.00
-
2,393.50
-
28.00
-
-
-
6.52
145.45
13.90
8,068.50		 £
Total
13,611.50
-
15,629.52
4,684.82
6,150.44
185.00
28.00
236.48
-
392.31
6.52
485.25
30.58
8,068.50
49,508.92
151.04
1,500.00
-
5,388.50
2,785.31
-
647.35
2,203.29
-
3,597.19
-
1,393.10
-
-
298.00
-
-
1,206.17
33.99
701.03
10,648.03
75.02
30,628.02
18,880.90		 2022
£
£
Restricted Unrestricted
-
7,923.50
-
-
500.00
20,334.01
-
5,461.39
-
843.20
-
225.00
-
119.62
-
63.45
66.00
-
2,479.05
-
-
828.05
-
69.02
-
-
-
-		 £
Total
7,923.50
-
20,834.01
5,461.39
843.20
225.00
1,701.70
63.45
66.00
2,479.05
828.05
69.02
-
-
15,811.87
-
-
-
-
2,507.43
-
-
-
-
110.00
-
-
-
-
28.00
-
-
1,040.57
33.99
701.03
10,648.03
-
15,069.05
742.82		 3,045.05
35,867.24
-
789.60
651.05
151.92
-
-
4,947.50
-
-
250.00
1,963.14
-
332.43
-
1,883.41
-
1,059.75
-
122.04
4,999.53
-
-
3,634.11
10.00
19.00
-
2,279.42
-
101.55
66.00
-
-
167.99
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
62.75
5,976.58
17,514.61
(2,931.53)
18,352.63		 38,912.29
789.60
-
-
4,947.50
-
2,213.14
332.43
1,883.41
-
122.04
4,999.53
3,634.11
29.00
2,279.42
101.55
66.00
167.99
-
-
-
-
62.75
23,491.19
15,421.10

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11TH GLOUCESTER (HUCCLECOTE) SCOUT GROUP

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 28TH FEBRUARY 2023

FIXED ASSETS - Land
CURRENT ASSETS
Group current account
Monday Beavers cash
Monday Beavers current account
Thursday Beavers cash
Thursday Beavers current account
Cubs cash
Cubs current account
Scouts current account
TOTAL ASSETS
REPRESENTED BY:
Opening balances:
Land
Cash and debtors
Group current account
Monday Beavers cash
Monday Beavers current account
Thursday Beavers cash
Thursday Beavers current account
Cubs current account
Scouts current account
Building Society account
Scouting Association Loan b/fwd
SURPLUS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
Of which:
Restricted Fund - Grants
Restricted Fund - Roof replacement
Restricted Fund - Land
Restricted Fund - Summer Camp Fund
Unrestricted Fund		 2023
£
19,040.00
57,359.78
14.23
184.94
58.25
3,233.44
164.50
6,455.93
6,983.02
74,454.09
93,494.09
19,040.00
-
39,221.70
14.50
1,039.51
57.55
3,647.55
6,868.16
4,724.22
-		 2022
£
19,040.00
39,221.70
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
39,221.70
58,261.70
-
-
39,882.36
-
-
-
-
-
-
10,958.24
74,613.19
-
18,880.90
93,494.09
131.72
12,462.52
12,500.00
392.31
68,007.54
93,494.09		 50,840.60
-8,000.00
15,421.10
58,261.70
131.72
-
12,500.00
-
45,629.98
58,261.70

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