# **21[st] Romsey (Nursling & Rownhams) Scout Group**
## Trustees’ annual report for the year ending 31 March 2024
## Reference details
Registered charity number: 302269
Scout Association registration number: 10014441 Website: https://www.21stromsey.co.uk/
Address of headquarters: Peter Digby Scout HQ, Joe Bigwood Close Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0YL
## Objectives and activities
21[st] Romsey Scout Group (“the Group”) is part of the national Scout Association[1] and operates within the framework given in its “Policy, Organisation and Rules” (P.O.R.)[2] .
The purpose of Scouting is to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
The aims of the Scout Association are achieved by providing an enjoyable and attractive programme of progressive training, which is guided by the following 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 Group operates for the benefit of young people, between the ages of 4 and 14½ years, from any background, regardless of gender, faith or personal circumstances, and thus meets the Charity Commission’s public benefit criteria.
We have two Squirrel sections (core age range 4 to 6 years), two Beaver sections (6 to 8 years), two Cub sections (8 to 10½ years) and two Scout sections (10½ to 14 years). Each section is overseen by an adult leadership team which, in consultation with the young people, devises an enjoyable programme of training that delivers the purpose and is relevant to the age-group. This enables the young people to attain the Scout Association awards relevant to their section.
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The principal awards are divided into two groups:
- Challenge Awards: these are core badges that cover areas such as outdoor and indoor skills, teamwork, leadership, world-awareness and adventure.
- Activity Badges: a wide range of badges enabling the young person to show proficiency in almost any sport or hobby that might interest them, or additional skills in areas such as camping, navigation and first-aid.
Attaining all the Challenge Awards and a sufficient number of Activity Badges for their age-group leads to the Chief Scout Award for their section – Acorn, Bronze, Silver or Gold for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, respectively.
An Explorer Scout section (14 to 17 years), which is the responsibility of the Scouting District, meets at our HQ and links with us through a partnership agreement. The Group also oversees a sub-section that engages in target activities: shooting, archery, crossbow and throwing-axes.
## Achievements and performance
The following is a summary of the year. Further information can be found on our website.
- The section leaders continue to provide active programmes, resulting in the award of many Activity Badges.
- Owing to the residual effect of Covid-19 restrictions, over the past few years the young people have not been able to achieve as many Challenge Badges and Chief Scout Awards. However, the sections have been busy rectifying this situation.
- Our first Squirrel section, for our youngest members, opened in September 2022, with a second opening in April 2023. Since then some of the children have progressed to achieve the Chief Scout Acorn Award – the highest award for the age group and the first ever issued by the Group. The opening of the second Drey also means that our Group now has two sections for each of the age ranges.
- The Group held its first Group campfire, when all our young people, leaders and nonuniformed supporters were invited to join together. This was highly successful, being enjoyed by all sections, so will become a bi-annual event.
- Three Explorers who were previously members of our Group attended the 2023 World Scout Jamboree in South Korea. A further five participated in Project 23, joining nearly 200 others from around Hampshire on a road trip through Europe.
- At the time of the January 2024 census we recorded a total of 165 youth members and 54 adults (35 uniformed leaders within sections and 19 other supporters). With 219 members we became the largest Group in Romsey District. During the 5 months since the census we have continued to grow, currently having 172 young people and 58 adults.
- Gaining new leaders in various sections has helped us to provide an engaging programme for our young people. However, having a few more leaders in our younger sections would be beneficial.
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- Besides the fantastic work they do locally our leaders actively support Scouting outside of our Group: several are Assistant District Commissioners, leading the organisation of District-wide events for their section. Our Target Sports team are a resource, providing opportunities for the young people of other Groups to gain experience of these skills.
- The Group Trustee Board has overseen the administration and practical running of the HQ. Besides routine matters, the following projects were undertaken:
- The fire circle has been completed, with an improved surround and seating
- An LED monitor has been installed, replacing the need for a projector and screen
- Doors and gates are now keyless, with a new locking system on the main door
- `o` New security cameras have been installed
- In addition to regular maintenance tasks, some re-painting has been undertaken
- A shed has been installed in which to store maintenance equipment
- The uneven, dusty ground under the gazebo has been levelled and covered with shingle
- Several ageing tents have been replaced and additional ones purchased to accommodate our growing Group
- The leaders and Trustee Board are grateful to all those who have supported our maintenance and fund-raising events and those who have provided additional financial support during this sometimes challenging, but always successful, year.
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21st Romsey Uniformed Membership 2014 - 2024
180 36
150 30
120 24
Number of Young
90 18 People
Number of adults
60 12
30 6
0 0
Year
Number of Adults
Number of Young People
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Structure, governance and management
21[st] Romsey Scout Group is governed by the Policy, Organisation and Rules (P.O.R.)[2] of the Scout Association, which provides the framework in which all UK Scouting operates. As a charity the Group is also governed by Charity Commission legislation. Note that between 2023 and 2025 the national Scout Association is introducing changes to the structure which are designed to enhance the governance arrangements of Scout Groups, at the same time creating more flexible opportunities for adults to participate. Most of the changes will take place from the AGM to be held on 11 July 2024; the following is the situation as it stands on 31 March 2024.
Within the Group there are a number of adult leaders and supporters, who give their time and expertise voluntarily, without remuneration, to help the development of young people. The Group is led by the Group Scout Leader, whose role is to co-ordinate the Group’s activities and to ensure continuity and development.
All leaders and trustees are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and are required to undergo training appropriate for their role. This includes ongoing refresher courses in safety and safeguarding every 3 years. In addition, leaders are required to have first aid training (First Response) every 3 years. Completion of training modules is recorded on a national database, which is constantly monitored to ensure that standards are maintained.
## Trustees
In accordance with the changes mentioned above, from the 2023 AGM the Group’s Executive Committee was renamed the Trustee Board, which better reflects its responsibilities in that area. The Board currently consists of the Group Scout Leader (GSL), the Leader of each of the Group’s sections, the Leader of the Explorer Scout Unit that is linked with the Group, and other members who are appointed in accordance with the rules and guidance of the Scout Association[3] . Further changes will take place from the 2024 AGM[4] .
Between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 the Board met seven times to act collectively as charity trustees of the Scout Group, and in the best interests of its members to:
- comply with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association;
- comply with Charity legislation;
- protect and maintain the property and equipment owned by and/or used by the Group;
- manage the Group’s finances;
- arrange appropriate insurance for people, property and equipment;
- provide sufficient resources for Scouting to operate and thrive. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting recruitment, other adult support and fundraising activities;
- promote and support the development of Scouting in the local area;
- manage and implement the Safety Policy locally;
- ensure that a positive image of Scouting exists in the local community;
- appoint and manage the operation of any sub-committees, including appointing Chairpersons to lead the sub-committees;
- appoint Group advisers, other than those who are elected;
- ensure that Young People are meaningfully involved in decision making at all levels within the Group.
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The following served as trustees during the year ending 31 March 2024. Unless otherwise indicated they were appointed prior to 1 April 2023 and re-appointed at the last AGM.
|Name|Principal role on the
Committee|Dates of
service if not for
the whole year|Individual or body entitled to
appoint person as Trustee|
|---|---|---|---|
|Rebecca Fouch|Chair||_Ex officio._Nominated by
the GSL, and approved by
the Group Council5|
|Jason Phelps|Treasurer||_Ex officio._Elected by the
Group Council|
|Gillian McKay|Secretary||_Ex officio._Elected by the
Group Council|
|Sharon Archer|General member||Elected by the Group
Council|
|Ian Biondani|Asst. Scout Leader||Elected by the Group
Council|
|Leanne Cooper|General member||Elected by the Group
Council|
|Steve Batchelor|Target Sports and
Asst. Scout Leader||Elected by the Group
Council|
|Craig Wilkins|Cub Leader
(Phoenix Pack)||_Ex officio_|
|Randell McKay|Deputy Chair||Elected by the Group
Council|
|Cameron Beale|Group Scout Leader||_Ex officio_|
|Kerrie Bowers|Beaver section leader
(River Beaver Colony)||_Ex officio_|
|Julie Nash|General Member||Elected by Group Council|
|Jo-Ann Ray|Squirrel section leader||_Ex officio_from 12 July 2022|
|Terry Elliot|Draco Explorer Scout
Leader||_Ex officio_|
|Bethan Cowley|Cub section leader
(Taurus Pack)|From
13 June 2023|_Ex officio_|
|Hazel Orris|General member
(hall-hire administrator)|Stood down
7 March 2024|Elected by the Group
Council|
|Stephen McCann|General member|Stood down
17 October 2023|Elected by the Group
Council|
|Claire McCann|General member|Stood down
17 October 2023|Elected by the Group
Council|
|Louise Harris – Scott|Scout section leader
(Atlantis Troop)|Stood down
17 October 2023|_Ex officio_|
|Tina Elliott|Scout section leader|Stood down
13 June 2023|_Ex officio_|
|Graeme Harris-Scott|Beaver section leader
(Wood Beaver Colony)|Stood down
13 June 2023|_Ex officio_|
|Andrew Pickles|General Member|Stood down
13 June 2023|Elected by Group Council|
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## Financial review
Further information is given in the annual accounts, but a summary of receipts and payments for the year ending 31 March 2024 is:
||Unrestricted funds
2023 - 24|Restricted Funds
2023 - 24|Total
2023 - 24|Total
2022 - 23|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Receipts|£34,530|£17,055|£51,585|£50,211|
|Payments|£32,943|£23,471|£56,414|£50,888|
|Net receipts /
(payments)|£1,587|(£6,416)|(£4,829)|(£677)|
|Net transfers
between funds|(£6,962)|£6,962|-|-|
|Cash funds at
31 March|£41,948|£6,069|£48,017|£52,846|
## Reserves policy
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 of running costs. The trustees consider that the Group should hold a sum equivalent to 4 to 6 months of running costs in the General Fund to cover imminent payments and urgent building repairs should they arise.
At 31 March 2024 the balance stood at £9,762, which satisfies this policy with a considerable additional margin.
The Group Trustee Board also considers it prudent to hold two “designated” funds to ensure that there are adequate reserves to maintain the HQ and equipment to satisfactory standards, as detailed in the notes to the accounts.
## Investment policy
The Group has adopted a low-risk strategy to investment, keeping funds in mainstream banks. At 31 March 2024 £10,160 was held in a Virgin deposit account and £32,035 in a Virgin notice account. The majority of the remainder was held in a TSB current account, with minor amounts in cash and on pre-loaded Equals cards.
## Signatories to bank accounts
Payments or withdrawals from the Group’s bank accounts require authorisation by two of the following: TSB current account: Any two from Jason Phelps, Rebecca Fouch, Sharon Archer, Randell McKay, Julie Nash Virgin accounts: Any two from Randell McKay, Andy Pickles, Claire McCann, Lisa Mallen
## Independent examiner of accounts
Linda Purkess 1 Fairway Gardens SO16 8JJ
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## Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
Paper version signed by Rebecca Fouch
_Approved at the meeting of the Trustee Board held on 27[th] June 2024. The Secretary of the 21[st] Romsey Trustee Board holds the original, signed copy._
Name: Rebecca Helen Fouch Position: Chair of Trustee Board, 21[st] Romsey Scout Group Date: 27[th] June 2024
## Glossary and references
1. The Scout Association: https://www.scouts.org.uk/
2. Policy, Organisation and Rules: https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/
3. Scout Association rules and guidance concerning Trustee Boards:
https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/volunteer-experience/teams/trustee-boards/
4. https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/volunteer-experience/volunteering-together/what-this-means-foryou/moving-to-trustee-boards/
5. The Group Scout Council is the electoral body which supports Scouting in the Scout Group, and is the body to which the Group Trustee Board is accountable. Its membership consists of parents of the youth members of the Group; the Group’s leaders; patrol leaders (youth members) of the Scout section; the leaders of the Draco Explorer Unit; other eligible supporters; the Romsey District Commissioner and the Romsey District Chair of Scouting.
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# **21ST ROMSEY (NURSLING AND ROWNHAMS) SCOUT GROUP**
**ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024**
**Charity Number: 302269**
## **21st ROMSEY (NURSLING & ROWNHAMS) SCOUT GROUP**
## **Charity Number: 302269**
## **ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED**
## **31 MARCH 2024**
|Trustee Responsibilities in relation to the accounts
Independent Examiner’s Report
Receipts and Payments Account
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Notes to the Accounts
1) Accounting Policies
2) Investment Policy
3) Fixed Assets
4) Unrestricted Funds
5) Restricted Funds
**INDEX**|**Page**|
|---|---|
||1
2
3
4
5
5
5
5
6|
## **TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE ACCOUNTS**
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a Report of the Trustees and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing the accounts, the trustees are required to:
1. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
2. Observe the methods and principles in the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP);
3. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
4. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
5. Prepare accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 21st Romsey (Nursling and Rownhams) Scout Group (registered charity number 302269) for the year ended 31 March 2024, which comprise of the Receipts and Payments Account, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the related notes.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the 21st Romsey (nursling and Rownhams) Scout Group accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the
- Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: L J Purkess
Linda Purkess ACA 1 Fairway Gardens Rownhams SO16 8JJ
Date: 27 June 2024
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**21st ROMSEY (NURSLING & ROWNHAMS) SCOUT GROUP CHARITY NUMBER: 302269 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT**
**FOR THE YEAR - ENDED 31 MARCH 2024**
|**RECEIPTS**
Donations, legacies and similar income
Section Membership Fees - Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Group Camp
Scouting Programme and Activities
Joint Section Events
Rental Income from Letting Of HQ
Target Activities
Donations & Grants
Gift Aid
Contribution towards Group Branded Uniform
Fundraising income
Investment income
Interest from Virgin Money Deposit Account
Interest from Virgin Money Notice Account
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
**PAYMENTS**
Charitable payments
Membership Fees to National/County/District Scouts
Group Camp
Scouting Programme and Activities
Joint Section Events
Uniform and Mileage
Other Premises Costs
Premises Insurance
Premises Electricity
Camping Equipment
Target Activities
Badges
Website
AGM Expenses
Administration Fees for Cash Collection
Sundry Payments
Fundraising Costs
**TOTAL PAYMENTS**
Net Receipts/(Payments)
Contribution (from) Group Funds to Sections
**NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
Cash funds at 1 April 2023
Cash funds at 31 March 2024||Unrestricted
Funds
(note 4)
£
25,716
-
-
-
2,686
-
1,650
3,119
106
33,277
918
51
284
335
34,530
£
10,176
-
-
-
1,588
6,681
1,856
6,963
1,201
-
1,762
660
322
1,489
6
32,704
239
32,943
1,587
(6,962)
(5,375)
47,323
41,948|Restricted
Funds
(note 5)
£
-
-
7,738
7,534
-
1,783
-
-
-
17,055
-
-
-
-
17,055
£
-
-
14,306
7,227
-
-
-
-
-
1,938
-
-
-
-
-
23,471
-
23,471
(6,416)
6,962
546
5,523
6,069|**2024**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**|**2024**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**|2023
Total
Funds
£
21,650
3,120
5,561
5,745
5,149
2,433
2,232
3,144
-
49,034
1,013
25
139
164
50,211
£
9,736
3,541
12,297
5,934
610
3,414
1,827
4,883
3,907
744
1,971
-
20
1,317
82
50,283
605
50,888
(677)
-
(677)
53,523
52,846|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||||
||||||**25,716**
**-**
**7,738**
**7,534**
**2,686**
**1,783**
**1,650**
**3,119**
**106**
**50,332**||
||||||||
||||||**918**||
||||||||
||||||**51**
**284**
**335**||
||||||||
||||||**51,585**||
||||||**£**||
||||||**10,176**
**-**
**14,306**
**7,227**
**1,588**
**6,681**
**1,856**
**6,963**
**1,201**
**1,938**
**1,762**
**660**
**322**
**1,489**
**6**
**56,175**||
||||||||
||||||**239**||
||||||||
||||||**56,414**||
||||||||
||||||**(4,829)**
**-**||
||||||||
||||||**(4,829)**||
||||||||
||||||**52,846**||
||||||||
||||||**48,017**||
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## **21st ROMSEY (NURSLING & ROWNHAMS) SCOUT GROUP CHARITY NUMBER: 302269 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR - ENDED 31 MARCH 2024**
|**21**
**st**
**ROMSEY (NURSLING & ROWNHAMS) SCOUT GROUP**
**CHARITY NUMBER: 302269**
**STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES**
**FOR THE YEAR- ENDED 31 MARCH 2024**||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**CASH FUNDS**
Bank current account
Virgin deposit account
(note 2)
Virgin notice account
(note 2)
Cash held by Target Activities
Cash prepaid on Equals Cards
**TOTAL CASH FUNDS**
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Gift Aid Tax recoverable
Accrued interest on Virgin deposit accounts
Accrued rental income from letting of HQ
Insurance premium paid in advance
Events deposits paid in advance
**NON MONETARY ASSETS FOR CHARITY'S OWN USE**
Land and buildings
(note 3)
Site improvements - Gazebo and benches
Scouting - tents **
Scouting equipment **
Kitchen equipment **
Other electrical kit **
Archery equipment **
Tomahawks equipment **
Kit stored in containers **
** - these are insurance values
**LIABILITIES**
Expenses incurred but not yet invoiced
Deposits received in advance for camps|Unrestricted
Funds
(note 4)
£
5,075
4,838
32,035
-
-
41,948
£
3,405
38
1,796
1,578
-
6,817
£
3,105
4,145
24,895
9,904
13,963
2,017
1,762
253
3,931
63,975
£
658
-
658||Restricted
Funds
(note 5)
£
-
5,322
-
1
746
6,069
£
-
42
-
-
42
£
82,351
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
82,351
£
-
-
-|**2024**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
**5,075**
**10,160**
**32,035**
**1**
**746**
**48,017**
**£**
**3,405**
**80**
**1,796**
**1,578**
**-**
**6,859**
**£**
**85,456**
**4,145**
**24,895**
**9,904**
**13,963**
**2,017**
**1,762**
**253**
**3,931**
**146,326**
**£**
**658**
**-**
**658**|2023
Total
Funds
£
2,665
8,108
41,751
1
321
52,846
£
3,100
-
-
1,536
300
4,936
£
86,581
4,145
22,632
9,004
12,694
1,834
1,602
230
3,470
142,192
£
198
875
1,073|
|||||||
There are no known material contingent liabilities or future obligations.
The notes on pages 5 and 6 form part of these accounts.
**The above accounts were approved by the Trustees on 27th June 2024 and signed on their behalf by:**
|**………………………………………………………..**
Signed copy kept by Treasurer|**Rebecca Fouch**|**(Chair)**|
|---|---|---|
|**……………………………………………………….**|**Jason Phelps**|**(Treasurer)**|
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**21st ROMSEY (NURSLING & ROWNHAMS) SCOUT GROUP CHARITY NUMBER 302269 FOR THE YEAR - ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **1) ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **a) Basis of Accounting**
These Accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis.
## **b) Valuation of assets**
The Scout Premises are depreciated over the life of the Leasehold interest, which is 99 years from 25 September 2000.
Non monetary assets are valued on the statement of assets and liabilities at an estimate of current value, based on age and condition, and for insurance purposes.
## **2) INVESTMENT POLICY**
The Group has adopted a low risk strategy to investment, keeping funds with mainstream banks and building societies. As at 31 March 2024 £10,160 was held within a Virgin Charity Deposit Account and £32,035 in a Virgin Charity 95 days Notice Account. Other funds were held in a current account with TSB.
## **3) FIXED ASSETS - Land and Buildings**
|**Cost**
At 1 April
Additions
At 31 March
**Depreciation**
At 1 April
Charge for year
At 31 March
**Net Book Value**
At 31 March
At 1 April||General fund
£
4,066
-
4,066
920
41
961
**3,105**
3,146||Restricted
HQ fund
£
107,258
-
107,258
23,823
1,084
24,907
**82,351**
83,435|**2024**
**Total**
**£**
**111,324**
**-**
**111,324**
**24,743**
**1,125**
**25,868**
**85,456**
86,581|2023 Total
£
111,324
-
111,324
23,618
1,125
24,743
86,581
87,706|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Construction of the Scout Headquarters was completed in 2001 and the lease is held until 25 September 2099. The Insurance rebuild value is £ 360,565 for the Scout Hut and £3,075 for the separate Gazebo, installed autumn 2020.
## **4) UNRESTRICTED FUNDS**
The General Fund is an unrestricted fund, available for the general purposes of the charity. The trustees have set aside funds in a designated international events fund to support young people to attend international scouting events. The designated Buildings fund is to cover any future major costs to the HQ. This year some of the designated equipment fund has been used to replace old tents.
|Net receipts/(payments) for the year
Transfers between funds
Contribution (from) Group funds to Sections
Contribution (from) Group funds to Other Funds
Other net transfers between funds
Cash funds at 1 April 2023
Cash funds at 31 March 2024||General
Fund
£
1,188
(6,962)
-
-
15,536
9,762||Designated
International
Events Fund
£
1,600
-
-
-
-
1,600||Designated
Buildings Fund
£
-
-
-
-
29,457
29,457||Equipment
Fund
£
(1,201)
-
-
-
2,330
1,129|**2024**
**Total**
**£**
**1,587**
**(6,962)**
**-**
**-**
**47,323**
**41,948**|2023 Total
£
5,278
(5,493)
(189)
-
47,727
47,323|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
## **Reserves Policy**
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 of running costs. The trustees consider that the Group should hold a sum equivalent to 4 to 6 months of running costs in the General Fund to cover imminent payments and urgent building repairs should they arise. At 31 March 2024 the balance stood at £9,762, which satisfies this policy.
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**21st ROMSEY (NURSLING & ROWNHAMS) SCOUT GROUP CHARITY NUMBER: 302269 FOR THE YEAR - ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)**
## **5) RESTRICTED FUNDS**
## **Section Funds - Group Camp Fund - Target Activities Fund**
Subscriptions are received by each section for the running costs of that section. These sums are for use by the individual section only, and do not form part of the Unrestricted Funds of the Group. The Group Camp fund is used to support any section where camp costs are greater than income.
## **Joint Events**
This fund is for any joint section events which is not attributable to a single section.
|**RECEIPTS**
Target Activities
Joint Events
Group Camp / Events
Programme & activities - Scout Sections
**PAYMENTS**
Target Activities
Joint Events
Group Camp / Events
Programme & activities - Scout Sections
Camping Equipment
Net (payments)/receipts
Transfers between funds
Contribution from Group funds to Sections
Other net transfers between funds
Cash funds b/fwd at 1 April 2023
Cash funds c/fwd at 31 March 2024|River Beavers Fund
Wood Beavers
Fund
Phoenix Cubs Fund
Taurus Cubs Fund
Endeavour Scouts
Fund
Atlantis Scouts
Fund
Peanut Squirrels
Fund
Acorn Squirrels
Fund
Group Camp Fund
Taget Activities
Fund
Joint Events
**Total**
**2024**
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,783
-
**1,783**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,534
**7,534**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**-**
-
-
820
190
4,254
1,965
344
165
-
-
-
**7,738**
-
-
820
190
4,254
1,965
344
165
-
1,783
7,534
**17,055**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,938
-
**1,938**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,227
**7,227**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**-**
500
495
2,332
1,222
5,639
2,875
656
587
-
-
-
**14,306**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**-**
500
495
2,332
1,222
5,639
2,875
656
587
-
1,938
7,227
**23,471**
(500)
(495)
(1,512)
(1,032)
(1,385)
(910)
(312)
(422)
-
(155)
307
**(6,416)**
763
713
1,347
750
1,125
963
588
713
-
-
-
**6,962**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**-**
349
87
165
570
1,120
475
236
-
812
1,709
-
**5,523**
612
305
-
288
860
528
512
291
812
1,554
307
**6,069**|Total
2023
£
2,433
5,745
3,120
5,561
16,859
744
5,934
3,541
11,267
1,328
22,814
(5,955)
5,493
189
5,796
5,523|
|---|---|---|
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