2021-03-31-accounts - 70th Portsmouth (1St Drayton) Scouts Group

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

	Period start date	Period start date			Period end date	Period end date
	Day	Month	Year		Day	Month	Year
From	01	April	2020	To	31	March	2021

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 302280

70[th] Portsmouth (1[st] Drayton) Scouts Group

Charity's principal address Scoutlands, The Scout Hut, Evelegh Rd, Farlington

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Postcode PO6 1DL

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Hugh Pead	Chair
	CraigHumpleby	GroupScout Leader
	Janet Musson	Exec
	Rebecca Manchip	Treasurer

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Bank	LLOYDS TSB PLC	4 West Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1PE

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution Adopted 19[th] February 1931 Type of governing document

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

Association Consisting 90 members How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company)

Trustees are appointed at the annual general meeting each year as per Trustee selection methods the constitution

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

There is a child protection policy in place.

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

Criminal records Bureau Checks are carried out prior to adults appointment meeting with the City of Portsmouth District Team prior to adults being appointed as leaders within the Group. These checks are carried out every five years in line with The Scout Association Requirements.

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
70[th] Portsmouth (1[st] Drayton) Scout Group is a member of The Scout Association of England and Wales
70[th] Portsmouth (1[st] Drayton) Scouts Group is a member of the City of Portsmouth Scout District
relationship with any related parties;
All trustees give their time voluntary and received no remuneration or
• trustees’ consideration of other benefits. major risks and the system and procedures to manage All leaders within the group give their time voluntary and received no them. remuneration or other benefits.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

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Scouting provides activities and development opportunities for young people, regardless of religion, race, social or economic background. Outdoor activities such as camping, hiking expeditions, water activities and adventure are still very much at the heart of Scouting.

Our Young People are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme. "Participation" rather than meeting set standards is the key approach and for the young person who wants to be recognised for his or her achievements there are a number of Challenges Awards and Activity Badges. The young people take part in a Summary of the main balanced programme that helps them to find out about the world in which activities undertaken for the they live, encourages them to know their own abilities and the importance public benefit in relation to of keeping fit and helps develop their creative talents. It also provides these objects (include within opportunities to explore their own values and personal attitudes this section the statutory declaration that trustees have The Scout Hut is made available at a low rental for anyone in the local had regard to the guidance area for evening and weekend clubs or party venue. issued by the Charity Commission on public In planning our activities for the year the trusties and the section leaders benefit) keep in mind the guidance on public benefit.

Our young people are aged 6 – 14.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

A great contribution is made by volunteers. We are very grateful for the many hours they spend planning and running the activities and camps the young people take part in.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

Without this valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise we would not be able to achieve so much fun and adventure for our young people. Any surplus funds, which are not likely to be needed to pay for activities or maintenance of our hut, are placed on deposit to earn interest.

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and Performance

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Section D Achievements and Performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Summer

The Scout Troop held a Summer Camp during the School holidays where their camping skills were very much in evidence.

Autumn

The young people in the sections (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts) in our group met each week and showed a marked improvement in their development as part of their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

Spring

COVID19

The group carried on during the COVID-19 lockdown by running Zoom meetings for every section once a week. This was supplemented by issuing weekly tasks or competitions.

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the

charity’s policy on reserves

We hold cash at bank of £25,909.54, all of which is unrestricted funds; these funds are held in order to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur, for example building repairs.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Not applicable.

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

Our main source of funds this year has been the grant from the government for youth groups with premises to enable us to continue running during the pandemic.

The majority of income is applied to reducing the cost of the activities we run for the young people to keep the cost down so we can be available to all in the community.

how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Future Plans

The coming year will see a continued emphasis on Adventure, Camping and other structured activities to build and deepen the confidence and capability of our young people.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Hugh Pead Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc)

Date 24/5/21

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