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2020-12-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT

2020-21

#SkillsForLife

www.isleofwightscouts.org.uk Charity Commission Number 302138

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President

Lieutenant Colonel Sir Guy Acland, Bt., LVO

Vice Presidents

Chris Tetley Nick Oulton DL

Ambassadors

Mrs Susie Sheldon JP

Trustees for 2020 (Members of the County Executive Committee)

Trustee Name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
wholeyear
Mr Dave Simpson CountyCommissioner
Prof AnthonyRoberts CountyChairman
Mr TimothyFallick CountyTreasurer
Mr Andrew Hollebon CountySecretary
Mr Graham Hammond CountyNetwork Commissioner 01.01.2020-25.10.2020
Mr Graham Salter Chairman Finance Sub-Committee
Mrs Mandy Holloway Deputy County Commissioner
(Programme)
Mrs Ali Burt DeputyCountyCommissioner(People) 01.01.2020-25.10.2020
Mr GaryMeek DeputyCountyCommissioner(Support) 01.01.2020-25.10.2020
Mr Connor Jones CountyYouth Commissioner
Mrs Sam Blake CountyTrainingManager 01.01.2020-25.10.2020
Ms Rebecca Steen YoungPerson Representative
Mr Benjamin Whillier YoungPerson Representative 01.01.2020-25.10.2020
Mr Michael Grist Adult Non-Uniformed Representative 25.10.2020-31.12.2020
Mrs Kathryn Taylor Adult Uniformed Representative 25.10.2020-31.12.2020

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ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20

ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20
Content Page
Introduction from the Chairman 4
2020 in review by our County Commissioner 5-6
Our numbers – 2019 compared with 2020 6
Treasurer’s report and financial statements 7-12
Introducing our new Vice President 13
Roll of Honour 15-19
Corf County Scout Campsite 20
International 21

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From Professor Anthony Roberts OBE OStJ FRCS FRSB FRGS Chairman, Isle of Wight Scouts

To say that it has been a different year to normal is an understatement. But through the depressing times there has been some near normality, and even some good things.

So what were the good things. Firstly the efforts of many leaders to keep contact with their Scouts, Cubs and Beavers by the internet. Our thanks to them. It must have been hard work, and especially for those who do not use the internet on a regular basis. But it has also been hard work for the lads and lasses who will have had enough of the small screen with their schooling also on screen.

PROF. ANTHONY

We now have our new scarf and county badge.

Meetings of the various committees have continued by Zoom. These have been somewhat easier as we all knew each other before the lockdowns – but do not replace face-to-face meetings.

The work at Corf has continued, and later this year the bird hide will be back working with some new volunteers to maintain it, and to conduct natural history walks. During the year Sam Biles stepped down as Chair of the Corf Campsite Committee – thank you Sam – and Rob Graham, a Cub parent and Estates Manager with the NHS, joined the Committee as Chair – welcome Rob.

The most important good news is that we have lost very few leaders, and I am sure that we are all ready to restart. The bad news is that we have lost 25% of our youth members. This has happened in every County in the British Isles, and we are average compared to the rest of the country. This is completely understandable as the value for money of what has been possible to maintain contacts has been expensive for many whose parents who have themselves been hit financially by the pandemic. Getting back to our pre-disaster numbers is going to be hard work for us all.

The thanks of us all must be to those who have developed the new vaccines and to those who are doing the vaccinations – which include our County Commissioner and Kathryn Taylor as well as many others across the Island. Without these the future would have been disastrous.

And now back to near normality within a few weeks.

Prof Anthony Roberts, Chairman, Isle of Wight Scouts

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County Commissioner’s Review

Well, what a year we had! In early 2020 we were looking forward to a year enjoying the outdoors and instead we spent most of it adapting to a whole new way of Scouting and I must say that I am impressed, proud and humbled by how well everyone did to make sure that our Young People could continue to Scout from all corners of their own homes and gardens as well as the work put in to allow us to get back to face to face Scouting (even if each of those faces had to be 2 metres apart).

DAVE SIMPSON

Looking back to January,

February and early March 2020 saw us making plans for the year ahead while we got together for our County Conference, ‘IsleShape’ and were entertained by the Band of the Hampshire Constabulary.

In Late March, the doors of our huts, fields and beaches were

firmly closed for we knew not how long, but between then and the end of June we all learnt ‘To Zoom’ and Scouting showed its true resilience and carried straight on.

During that time, that feels so long ago, we had virtual camps, virtual hikes to the moon and in all ways our imaginable we reinvented ourselves for ‘The Great Indoors’. We had Promise Renewals on St. George’s Day on doorsteps and VE Day activities at home.

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And then in early July we were told we could go back outside, there were limitations and restrictions and Risk Assessments to worry about but yet again Isle of Wight Scouts adapted and got as many of our Young People out and about as possible.

The end of the year we are reporting on, saw us back online again and continually having to find new ways to keep Scouting alive and kicking. It is no wonder that our numbers took a hit – after all Scouting is about being out and about having adventures not sitting staring at a computer screen, but the early signs are that good that we will be bouncing back, and I am

confident that the trend will continue.

I am immensely pleased that we are looking back at 2020 from a position of much more positivity that we have hopefully been through the worst of it and are back face to face – and can even get back to some residentials.

The young people in our care are

continually gaining Skills For Life they will never forget. During these challenging times they need us more than ever, and I say THANK YOU to each and every one of you for all you have done and continue to do to keep Scouting going. We all know we need more adults to give our young people the opportunity to be the very best version of themselves, have safe adventure and to continue to grow in our ever-changing world.

I look forward to continuing meeting many more of you over the coming year now that restrictions are eased sufficiently to allow me to get out and join you in your adventures. Stay Safe

Dave Simpson, County Commissioner

Our numbers – 2019 & 2020 compared to 2021

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Treasurer's Report - AGM July 2021

2020 Finance Report

2020 proved to be a difficult and complex year financially. Not only did we have the national situation caused by the COVID 19 pandemic, it was also our first year of the “One Island” changes.

One Island

Our ‘One Island’ change did highlight some differences in financial practices and expectations between the old Districts. Particularly around the accounts operated by the Explorer Units. This caused some delay in producing the County Accounts. A very confused Auditor and a frustrated Treasurer!

With the change to ‘One Island’ the County is now covering financial issues which had previously been dealt with by Districts. During the year we assisted 3 Scout Groups who had financial problems. Two Groups had lost key signatories. Given the lockdown they were unable to access their bank accounts so short-term loans were made by the County to cover urgent bills, etc.. We were able to make a more substantial loan to a Group who had urgent need of new storage facilities. These figures appear in the accounts and the loan will be repaid over the next 4 years.

COVID 19

The suspension of face-to-face scouting in Spring 2020 caused several complex financial challenges.

Firstly, we had in advanced stages several jamborees and expeditions all due to take place during the year. Once these were cancelled, we were required to refund the monies paid in. A situation compounded by the rules around charity giving and donated funds. Fortunately, we were able to refund most of the monies received however we were left with a small deficit due to unrecoverable costs.

The biggest problem concerned Corf. With the suspension of camping, we had lost a large amount of our income. Fortunately, we were able to obtain Government Covid

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business grants and during the summer we were able to offer family camping which generated £4K and kept us solvent.

The closure of a local activities centre gave us the opportunity to purchase, at short notice and very reasonable price, a quantity of canoes, a trailer and equipment. We were able to finance this purchase from the funds already generated by hire of boats and this will enable us to offer increased boating activity going forward.

During the year, our Corf Finance officer resigned, and I have taken on that role in addition to that of County Treasurer. I would like to thank Elaine for all her work in this regard.

In preparing the Corf Accounts it became clear that there was an accounting anomaly. In previous years ‘Booking and Damage Waiver’ deposits had been included in the camping profit for the year. This was not an issue when camping continued as normal as the income balanced out the expenditure. However, with minimal camping this year and with 2020 bookings being cancelled and refunded, we needed to recognise that the deposited funds were not our money unless defaulted. Therefore, we have opened a separate account to hold the deposits and you will see an adjustment in this year's account to reallocate camping profits previously taken.

During the year we have maintained our policy of becoming cashless except for the Tuck Shop at Corf and all transactions during the year were by BACS.

The COVID 19 crisis has highlighted that we needed a more robust reserves policy. This is currently under consideration by the County Finance Sub Committee and will be rolled out in due course. Along with this I will be working towards standardising accounting practices across all County Activity Accounts, Explorer Units and Networks.

Looking forward and to support the gradual return to normal Scouting on the Island we have frozen our 2021 membership levy at the 2020 level, and we have currently suspended day visit and activity charges at Corf for Isle of Wight Scouts.

In conclusion I would like to thank everyone for their help and forbearance during this difficult year and hopefully after the experience we have gained we will all be better prepared when it comes to the 2021 accounts.

Tim Fallick

County Treasurer

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Statement of Financial Activities & Balance Sheet

Year-end 31st December 2020

The following pages are copies of the Statement of Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet from the accounts of the Isle of Wight Scout Council for the year ending 31[st] December 2020 approved by the County Executive and submitted to the Charity Commission. The Accounts include the accounts from:

They have been prepared to comply with the SORP 2005 requirements of the Charities Commission and they have been independently examined and passed satisfactorily by Garbett’s (IOW) Limited (now part of Bright Brown) of Newport. The full accounts are available for inspection on request.

Total Income £ - 2020 compared to 2019 & 2018

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140,000
121,276
120,000
100,000 91,885 94,245
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
2018 2019 2020
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Total Expenditure £ - 2020 compared to 2019 & 2018

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120,000
110,297
100,000 92,445
80,000
66,842
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
2018 2019 2020
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Introducing our new IW Scouts Vice President

Mr Nick Oulton DL

The County Executive Committee in consultation with the Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Susie Sheldon, who is an Ambassador for Isle of Wight Scouts, have appointed Deputy Lieutenant Mr Nick Oulton as a Vice President for Isle of Wight Scouts.

Mr Oulton grew up on the Isle of Wight and now lives in Ningwood with his wife Claire. He read History at Oriel College, Oxford and served with the 16th/5th The Queen’s Royal Lancers before the inevitable post-Army stint in the City. After teaching Latin and Greek for 10 years in both prep

and senior schools, he set up an educational publishing business and now continues to publish books for schools from his home in the West Wight. Mr Oulton is a Trustee of Brading Roman Villa and Churchwarden at Shalfleet, where he is heavily involved in fundraising and repairs programmes.

Our President – Sir Guy Acland Bt LVO

Mr Oulton’s appointment as Vice President maintains an important link between Isle of Wight Scouting and the Lord Lieutenancy. This follows the retirement in March 2021 from the Lieutenancy of Vice Lord Lieutenant Sir Guy Acland Bt LVO. Sir Guy has agreed however to remain our President.

Sir Guy Acland Bt LVO SIR GUY ACLAND BT LVO

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Where will it take you? .1 got started as a Cub in 1st 8agshot SctyJt Group and leamt hthy to v4￿rk as part of a team. IMJht fires. canoe and much more. So many of the skills that l use on my expeditiofts rthv. I learnt at Cubs.. Steve Backshall. Scout Ambassador Interested.> Contact Andy Hollebon on 07544-555839 or email andy.hollebor(aisleofv4ightscouts.org.uk

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Roll of Honour

At the Scouts we want to thank all our volunteers for their contribution to Scouting - it's an important way to make sure people stay with us and to recognise their achievements. We make awards to recognise:

During 2020 we made awards as follows:

Silver Acorn

The Silver Acorn is awarded after at least 20 years’ service, which

should be specially distinguished and appreciably better than outstanding.

Award of Merit

The Award for Merit is given for outstanding service. It implies keen, conscientious, imaginative and dedicated service over a sustained period, of at least 12 years duration (exceptionally 10).

Bar to Award of Merit

The Bar to the Award for Merit may be awarded after at least five years of further outstanding service after receiving the Award for Merit.

These awards were made during 2020. Awards from January 2021 onwards will appear in the ‘Roll of Honour’ for 2021.

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Long Service

The Chief Scout regularly thanks adult volunteers for their length of service. The young people in Scouting would not have the fun and adventure without them and it is important to recognise the most valuable contribution that all volunteers give, whatever their role. Service whilst holding adult appointments within the Scouts is recognised by the length of service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 year intervals based on the start dates for roles. Service need not be continuous.

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Chief Scout’s Commendation

The Chief Scout's Commendation for Good Service is given in respect of not less than 5 years good service, which stands out. It

is regarded as the Chief Scout's recognition of the very real contribution made to the Association by the individual concerned.

Commissioners Commendation

The Commissioners Commendation is a local award to recognise both adults and young people including non-members. The method of

presentation is determined locally, although as a commissioner’s award, it is anticipated that the relevant commissioner or a deputy make the presentation of the cloth emblem or brooch.

These awards were made during 2020. Awards from January 2021 onwards will appear in the ‘Roll of Honour’ for 2021.

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Wood Badge

Since September 1919 adult volunteers in the Scouts have been awarded the Wood Badge on the completion of their leader training. The basic badge is made up of two wooden beads worn at the end of a leather lace. The Wood Badge’s design took inspiration from a necklace brought back from Africa by Scouting’s Founder, Robert Baden-Powell.

These awards were made during 2020. Awards from January 2021 onwards will appear in the ‘Roll of Honour’ for 2021.

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Corf Scout Campsite

I would like to start by thanking Brian Mitchell for his assistance with risk assessments, particularly the COVID 19 risk assessments allowing us to open Corf for both family camping and the letting of the Mattinson Centre this year giving us some much needed income. Most group bookings from the mainland and Island scouting unable to take place this year have rebooked for next year.

Much work has been achieved this year:

We have purchased 7 Ranger Canoes complete with trailer, buoyancy aids, helmets, paddles, wetsuits and cagoules. Thanks to a donation from West Wight District we will hopefully have a bouldering wall up and running in the near future.

Sam Biles stepped down as Chair, however Rob Graham has kindly taken on the role. His first role is to implement a five-year plan. Thanks to Sam we have come on leaps and bounds in respect of protocol, policies, rules and regulations. I would like to take this opportunity to thank him personally for his contribution to date to Corf. He is currently working on the replacement sewage plant, a topographical survey has been done and the CCTV survey is due to take place shortly. We have engaged Chris Slade to undertake design of the new plant which will then go out to contractors for quotes.

We now have three Assistant Wardens to help with the maintenance and day to day running of Corf. Thanks go to service crew and volunteers for their hard work in keeping the site going, a special thanks must go to Elaine for her hard work as Financial Officer who has left us and welcome to Tim who is taking the role on.

Covid has allowed some activities to take place over the year, here are just a few examples in pictures.

Barrie Price

Corf Scout Campsite Warden

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International

The past 2 years was a no-go International travel in Scouting. However my glass is always ½ full & there have been some positives. As a Worldwide movement, International activities are an important part of Scouting, whether undertaken in a Scout HQ, JOTI, International themed camps, in the UK or abroad.

Tanzania – Last year, along with Hampshire Explorers 3 IW Explorer Scouts planned to undertake a month long working project in Tanzania, Coronavirus caused its cancellation. However all attendees donated a significant amount of non-refundable funds raised to ensure that the project could be completed by the Tanzanian people. Well done to Jamie, Dan & Kaja, although disappointed with the cancellation, they can be proud that they assisted with the project, Scouts help others! The picture below shows the finished project.

The 25th World Scout Jamboree is in South

Korea in 2023 . With the help of a small team of helpers (including some attendees of the 24th WSJ), we have started the search for potential contingent members by visiting as many Troops, Explorer Units & Young Leaders as possible, encouraging them to submit an application to be considered for selection as 9 Young persons & 1 Leader as Isle of Wight representatives at the Jamboree who will join around 3,500 UK members.

Kandersteg – 6 Island members will join a Hampshire Unit in August 2022 & have an amazing experience at this International Scout Centre in Switzerland.

A Network member (Becky) will be travelling to Dublin in August 2022 to attend the World Scout Moot (similar to a Jamboree but for 18 to 25 year olds).

WINGS 2021 – We are looking at the possibility of a UK camping experience with an International flavour taking place in Windsor Great Park having previously been cancelled due to Covid. Watch this space!

If you are considering planning an International trip, please remember the starting point is to submit a Visits Abroad form (part A) to me before it is advertised out. Also if you would like any help, please contact me.

Also if you would like any help, please contact me via msmith137@hotmail.com or 07990-968772.

Malc Smith

Assistant County Commissioner (International)

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