Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2021 To 31[st] December 2021
Charity name: Rickmansworth & Chorleywood District Scout Council
Charity registration number: 302566
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objectives of the District are as a unit of The Scout Association. The aim of The Scout Association is 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 national and international communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identifiedinthe accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The District meets the Charity Commission’s public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para1.38 | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The District, through the Groups, delivered an extensive programme of progressive training including camping, sailing and other outdoor activities to some 700 young people in the Rickmansworth and Chorleywood area. The District facilitated and administered the selection, DBS checking and some of the training of the volunteer adults needed to run the various Sections within the Groups. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The accounts show that the District is in a sound financial position with cash funds as at 31st December 2021 of £71634. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhy they areheld |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to be able to provide financial support to the Groups in the District shouldit berequired. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £20000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Members’ subscriptions. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The District Executive Committee has identified the major risks to which they believe the Groups in the District are exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are: Damage to buildings, property and equipment. The District would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the church, community centre and other Scout Districts. Similar reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The District has sufficient insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The District, through the capitation fees contributes to The Scout Association’s national accident insurance policy. Risk assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced Income from fund raising. The District Groups are primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The District does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The |
committee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the District on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The District is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the District. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular Section or Group then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a Section, Sections or Group. Reduction or loss of members. The District provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular Section or Group then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a Section, Sections or Group. The District has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include two signatories for all payments and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that appropriate insurable risks are covered. Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The District’s governing documents are those of the Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the ScoutAssociation. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The District is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Rickmansworth& ChorleywoodDistrict Scout Council |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | n/a |
| Registered charity number | 302566 |
| Charity’s principal address | 2 Pine Ridge London Road St Albans AL1 1JE |
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(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Lantree | Chairman | |||
| Julia Pich | District Commissioner |
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| John Back | Treasurer | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | **Dates acted if not for whole year ** | |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Martin Eric Lantree | ||
Chairman |
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| 9thOctober 2022 | ||
| 9thOctober 2022 |
Consolidated Accounts for the year to 31st December 2021
| Consolidated | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | **Explorers ** | Sponsorship | Accounts | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income for the year to 31/12/21 | ||||
| Capitation & Subscriptions | ||||
| Membership Subscriptions | 8833.00 | 8833.00 | ||
| Capitation Received | 34960.00 | 34960.00 | ||
| Less Capitation Paid | 30096.00 | 3564.00 | 33660.00 | |
| Net Capitation & Subscriptions | 4864.00 | 5269.00 | 10133.00 | |
| Activities | ||||
| Cubs | 0.00 | |||
| Scouts | 0.00 | |||
| Explorers | 14723.49 | 14723.49 | ||
| HCSC Lottery | 37.05 | 37.05 | ||
| Whole District | 5134.00 | 5134.00 | ||
| Training | 42.50 | 42.5 | ||
| Campsite | 8288.50 | 8288.50 | ||
| Total Activities Income | 13502.05 | 14723.49 | 0.00 | 28225.54 |
| Other Income | ||||
| Badges | 633.11 | 633.11 | ||
| Jamboree | 800.00 | 800.00 | ||
| Donation | 25.00 | 25.00 | ||
| Gift Aid | 1326.49 | 1326.49 | ||
| Sponsorship | 85.06 | 85.06 | ||
| Total Other Income | 1458.11 | 1326.49 | 85.06 | 2869.66 |
| Total Income for the Period | 19824.16 | 21318.98 | 85.06 | 41228.20 |
| * Includes a £8,000 Grant from TRDC | ||||
| Payments for the Year to 31/12/21 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Administation costs | 302.47 | 302.47 | ||
| Equipment | 356.00 | 356.00 | ||
| 302.47 | 356.00 | 658.47 | ||
| Activities | ||||
| Beavers | 0.00 | |||
| Cubs | 0.00 | |||
| Scouts | 0.00 | |||
| Explorers | 7541.37 | 7541.37 | ||
| Whole District | 5049.00 | 5049.00 | ||
| HCSC Lottery | 0.00 | |||
| Campsite | 1775.47 | 1775.47 | ||
| Total Activities | 6824.47 | 7541.37 | 14365.84 | |
| Purchase of Badges | 1260.41 | 1260.41 | ||
| Training | 614.00 | 614.00 | ||
| Sundry Expenses | 0.00 | |||
| Total Payments for the period | 9001.35 | 7897.37 | 0.00 | 16898.72 |
| Summary for the Year to 31/12/21 | ||||
| District | **Explorers ** | Sponsorship | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Total Receipts | 19824.16 | 21318.98 | 85.06 | 41228.20 |
| Total Payments | 9001.35 | 7897.37 | 0.00 | 16898.72 |
| Net Receipts | 10822.81 | 13421.61 | 85.06 | 24329.48 |
| Cash, bank b/f | 29120.30 | 17757.27 | 427.21 | 47304.78 |
| Transfers | 1464.49 | -1464.49 | 0.00 | |
| Cash & Bank c/f | 41407.60 | 29714.39 | 512.27 | 71634.26 |
| Petty cash | 8.05 | 8.05 | ||
| Barclays | 9417.26 | 3697.28 | 512.27 | 13626.81 |
| Lloyds | 31990.34 | 26009.06 | 57999.40 | |
| 41407.60 | 29714.39 | 512.27 | 71634.26 |
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