2023-03-31-accounts

Charity	name			4th StAlbans	4th StAlbans	Scout	Group	Group
Registemd charity			number	3 0	2	5	6	9
HQ registration		number		1 0	0	0	0	7	6	9
Charity's	principal		address	Jim Green	Memorial		Hall
				25 Riverside		Road
				StAlbans
				AL1 1RX

		Trustee Name	Offioe (ifany)	Dates acted ifnot for whole year
		Cameron Levin	Chair
		Kali Drew	Treasurer
		Andrew Robins	Secreta
4	len Hamilton Woods
5	Kath n-Rh s-Par
		Geoff Bassil		01.04.22 - 11.09.22
		Mark Youn		01.04.22 - 11.09.22
6	Andrew Drummond			11.09.22 - 30.04.23
		Juliette Warren		26.09.22 - 30.04.23
Type ofgoverning document			The Group's	governing documents	are those ofThe Scout
			Association.	They consist ofa Royal Charter, which in turn gives
			authority to the Bye Laws ofthe Association			and The Policy,
			Organisation	and Rules of The Scout Association.
How the charity		is constituted	The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to
			all Scouts.
Trustee selection methods			The Trustees are appointed in accordance			with the Policy,
			Organisation	and Rules ofThe Scout Association.

			Risk and Internal Control (continued)
			Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily	reliant
			upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The group	does
			hold a mserve to ensure the continuity ofactivities should there be a
			major reduction in income. The Committee could raise the value of
			subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing
			basis, either temporarily or permanently and Ior look for alternative
			sources ofgrants or other income.
			Reduction or loss ofleaders. The Group is totally reliant upon
			volunteers to run and administer the activities of all sections.	Ifthere
			was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable	level in
			a particular section or the Group as a whole, then there would have
			to be a contraction, consolidation or dosure ofa section. In the worst
			case scenario, the complete dosure ofthe Group.
			Reduotion or loss ofmembers. The Group provides activities for all
			young people aged 6to 14.Ifthere was a reduction in membership		in
			a particular section or the Group as whole, then there would	have to
			be a contraction, consolidation or closure ofa section. In the	worst
			case sosnario the complete closure of Ihe Group.
Summary	ofthe	objects ofIhe charity set out
in its governing		document	The Purpose ofSooudng
			Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people	in their
			personal development, empowering them to make a posilive
			contribulion to society.
			The Values ofSoouting
			As Scouts we are guided by these values:
			Integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal.
			Respeot - We have self-respect and respect for others.
			Care - We support olhers and take care ofIhe world in which	we live.
			Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
			Cooperation - We make a positive difference; we co-operate with
			others and make friends.
			The Soout INethod
			Scouting lakes place when young people, in partnership with	adults,
			work together based on the values ofScougng and:
			-enjoy what they are doing and have fun
			-take part in activities indoors and outdoors
			- leam by doing
			-share in spiritual reflection
			-take responsibility and make choices
			- undertake new snd challenging activities
			- make and live by their Promise.

Summary	ofthe main activities	in relation	to	Scouts
these objects				The two Troops continue to grow in strength with almost 80Scouts
				between them. The Troops have enjoyed various camping trips and events during the year, including winning the 'I'm a Scout' District
				competition in July 2022, competing in the District cooking
				competition in October 2022 and s night hike in December 2022. In
				February 2023, some ofthe Scouts went to stay at the Scout Centre
				in Gradbach where they went hiking and on an overnight expedition.
				Activities during weekly meetings have included laser tag and bike
				maintenance.
				The Scouts continue to share their programme across the two Troops
				and some ofthe leasers Iassislanoes also move between the two
				ni hts. One Scout has achieved Iheir Chief Scoufs Gold Award.
				Dubs
				The Group currently has 57Cube split between two Packs, with a
				small but committed leadership team. The Packs have enjoyed a
				wider and varied programme induding glass fusing, tree planting, a
				trip to Bayfordbury Observatory as well as District camp. Both Packs
				have been to Well End Scout campsite towork on various scouting
				skills.
				The Cube have enjoyed participating in ¹youshape wham they run
				the programme and have taken to the water in the District swimming
				gala and also doing Dragon boating and raft building. Ten Cube have
				achieved their Chief Scout's Silver Award.
				Beavers
				The Group currently has 44 Beavers split between bvo Colonies and
				has a growing leadership team. There was a magnificent turn out for
				the Scouting celebration on StGeorge's Dsy. Some Beavers
				attended the 'Ifiar Under the Stars' hosted by the local Muslim Scout
				Group.
				Both Colonies attended the County 'Beavers in Tents' camp where
				activities included archery, fire-lighting and caving. There was also a
				pirate themed sleepover and tree planting. Afi ofthese activities
				alongside a varied and active programme with lots ofactivity badges
				earned. Nine Beavers achieved their Chief Scout's Bronze Award.

Public benefit statement	Public benefit statement	Public benefit statement				The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria	The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria	The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria	The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria
						under both the advancement ofeducation and the advancement				of
						citizenship or community	development headings.
Summary the year	ofthe main achievements			during		As can be seen by the Sectional reviews, the Group has continued to run and engage its young people throughout the year under review
						with all Sections running	a wide range ofactivities throughout their
						programmes.
						The Group remains indebted to the efforts of all Section Leaders				as
						well as parents, supporters and other volunteers		who give their time,
						skills snd support to enable Sections to run so successfully and the
						varied programme ofevents to be provided.
Brief statement		ofthe charity's	policy on			Reserves Policy
reserves and investments
						The Group's policy on	reserves is to hold sufficient		resources		to
						continue the charitable	activities of the group	should	income	from
						subscriptions, hall hire,	fundraising activities	snd	other income
						sources fall short. Given	the Group ownership	of the	Headquarters
						building, sufficient reserves to cover on~sing		maintenance			and
						repair are also required.
						Investment Policy
						The Group's Income and	Expenditure is relatively	small	and as a
						consequence, the Group,	does not have sufficient	funds to invest			in
						longer-tenn investments	such ss stocks and shares. The Group has
						therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment			of its funds.
						All funds are held in cash	using only mainstream	banks	or building
						societies.
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Plans for future		periods
						The Group intends to continue to offer a full programme			ofactivities,
						camps, meetings and events throughout the next		financial year.
The trustees dedare that they have				approved		the trustees' report above
Signed on	behalf ofthe charity's trustees
		Signature(s)
		Full name(s)		Cameron		Levin	lan Hamilton Woods
		Position		Chair			Group Scout Leader
		Date		0	6	0 9 2 3