2022-12-31-accounts

	The Group's governing documents are those ofThe Scout
Type of governing	Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn
document	gives authority tothe Bye Laws ofthe Association, and The
(e.g.trust deed,	Policy, Organisation and Rules ofThe Scout Association.
constitution)	In addition, there is also a Declaration ofTrust, dated 30th
	September 1935.
	The Group is an educational charity, established under rules
	which are common to all Scout Groups.
How the charity is
constituted	The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee,	the
(e.g.trust, association,	members of which are also the Charity Trustees.
company)
	The Group Executive Committee exists to support the Group
	Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities oftheir
	appointment and is responsible for:
	Maintenance ofthe Group's property;
	Raising funds and administration ofthe Group's finances;
	Insurance of persons, property and equipment;
	Group public occasions;
	Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult
	supporters;
	Appointing any sub committees that may be required;
	and,
	Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than
	those who are elected.
	The Committee comprises three independent representatives
	—Chair, Treasurer and Secretary —together with the Group
	Scout Leader, individual Section Leaders (ifthey opt to take	on
	the responsibility), elected members, nominated members
	and co-opted members.
	The Group Executive Committee meets 5/6 times a year.
Trustee selection	The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
methods	Organisation and Rules ofThe Scout Association.

Policies and	procedures	procedures	adopted for:
			Members ofthe Executive Committee are required to
a) the induction		and	complete a programme ofmandatory training within the	first
training of	trustees;		5 months ofjoining the committee. They are also cleared	for
			working with children by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
			The Group Executive Committee has identified the major	risks
b) trustee'	consideration		to which they believe the Group is exposed. These have been
ofmajor risks and the			reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate
systems and procedures			against them.
to manage	them		The main areas ofconcern that have been identified are:
			Damage tothe building, property and equipment
			This is assessed as a Medium risk with good controls. The
			building is equipped with fire detectors, alarms and
			extinguishers. In the event ofdamage, the Group would
			request the use of buildings, property and equipment from
			neighbouring organisations such as the church, community
			centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal
			arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group has
			sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate
			against permanent loss.
			Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members
			This is assessed as a Medium risk with good controls. All
			Leaders are trained to minimise injury to themselves and
			others. Written Risk Assessments are undertaken before all
			activities and a process ofdynamic risk assessment is
			continued during activities. Through annual membership	fees,
			The Group contributes to the Scout Association's national
			accident insurance policy.
			Reduced income from fund raising
			This is assessed as a Medium risk with reasonable controls.
			The Group is primarily reliant upon income from membership
			subscriptions and fundraising. The Group holds a reserve	to
			ensure the continuity ofactivities should there be a major
			reduction in income. The Committee has the option to raise
			subscription fees to increase the income to the group on an
			ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently.
			Reduction or loss ofleaders and other adult volunteers
			This is assessed as a Medium risk with reasonable controls.
			The Group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and
			administer the activities ofThe Group. Ifthere was a
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ection	C	—Objective	s and activities
Summary	of	the objects	The Purpose ofScouting
ofthe charity		set out in	Scouting exists to actively engage and support		young	people
its governing		document	in their personal development, empowering	them to		make a
			positive contribution to society.
			The Values ofScouting
			As Scouts we are guided by these 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 ofthe		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 Scout IVlethod
			Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership				with
			adults, work together based on the values of	Scouting		and:
			enjoy what they are doing and have fun
			take part in activities indoors and outdoors
			learn by doing
			share in spiritual reflection
			take responsibility and make choices
			undertake new and challenging activities
			make and live by their Promise.

				1"St Neots Scout Group
				2022 Annual Trustees Report
Summary		ofthe main		Each ofthe Group's six sections runs a full programme of
activities	in relation to			weekly meetings and external events and activities.
these objects				Throughout the year, there are opportunities provided for
				young people to go to overnight (and longer) camps; both in
				accommodation and under canvas.
Additional		details ofthe o		bjectives and activities
~ policy on grant making;				The Group does not make grants to other bodies, however	it
				does occasionally make donations to other scouting charities.
~ contribution			made by	The Group could not function without the contributions of its
volunteers;				volunteers: Young Leaders, Adult Leaders, Managers, Trustees
				and Supporters. All are unpaid but reasonable expenses are
				reimbursed.
~ policy on investments.				The Group does not currently invest any of its reserves.
Public benefit			statement	The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
				criteria under both the advancement ofeducation and the
				advancement ofcitizenship or community development
				headings.
Section	D —Achievem			ents and performance
Summary		ofthe main		2022 saw the continuation ofa 10-year trend ofgrowth
achievements			of	(except 2021following COVID impacts) where we recorded
the charity		during the		the largest number ofyouth and adult members since current
year				records began.
				The Group celebrated its 112'" birthday with an all-members
				camp with around 90 members attending and celebrating.
				All sections took advantage ofthe continued easing of COVID
				restrictions with 16unique nights away on offer to our young
				people, multiple events, and adventurous activities.
				Throughout the year, 25Top Award (Chief Scout Awards)
				were awarded to young people as well as Long Service
				Awards, Commissioner Commendations, Good Service Awards
				and a Silver Acorn Award were presented to some ofour
				volunteers.

						1"St Neots Scout Group 2022 Annual Trustees Report
Section	E —Financial					Review
Briefstatement			ofthe			The Group's policy isto hold sufficient resources to continue
charity's	policy		on			the charitable activities ofthe group should	income and
reserves						fundraising activities fall short. The Group Executive
						Committee considers that the group should	hold a sum
						equivalent to 8months mandatory running	costs.
Quantify	and	explain any				There are no specific designations.
designations
Details of any		funds				None
materially	in deficit
(circumstances			plus
steps to eliminate)
Further financial				review		details (optional information)
You may choose			to include			additional information, where relevant, about
~the charity's		principal				The Group's primary sources offunding are	membership
sources offunds						subscriptions from young members, hall hire fees and
(including	any					fundraising.
fundraising)						Hall hire income was up on 2021.
						Most income is spent on:
~ how expenditure					has	running the programme;
supported	the key					maintaining and operating the hall;
objectives	ofthe			charity;		insurances and other required costs;
						servicing loans that were taken out to extend the
						building.
~ investment		policy			and	The Group does not have sufficient excess funds to invest in
objectives;						longer-term investments such as stocks and	shares. The Group
						has therefore adopted a low-risk strategy tothe investment		of
						its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream
						banks or building societies or The Scout Association's Short
						Term investment Service.
						The Group Executive regularly monitors the	levels ofbank
						balances and the interest rates received to ensure the Group
						obtains maximum value and income from its banking
						arrangements. Occasionally this may involve	using an account
						that requires a period of notice before funds	may be
						withdrawn, before doing sothe Group Executive considers the
						cash flow requirements.

								For from	the period	1stJan 2022	1stJan 2022		To		31stDec 2022	31stDec 2022
								Unrestricted funds			Restricted funds		Endowment	funds		Totelfunds		Last year
									6		6
onstlons le		acies and			slm5ar Income
Membershl	Subscri			uons				E	18040						E	18040	6	14	134
Less Membershi			subscri			lone	olden	E	4465						2	4,46	8	3,619
Net membershi		subscrl			Sons retained			E	13575							13575	E	10515
Ca s &Events			income					E	15498	E					6	15498	E	2226
Doiistlons									251	E	1500				8	1751	E		100
Le acies
G5t Aid									4482						E	482
Giber income																	6		748
			Sub	Tote)				E	33787	E	1500				6	35,287	E	1	138
Graiits
Maintenance		rents
Other rents								E	2667	E		E			6	2687	E	22408
New section		rent
			Sub	Total				6	2857	E					5	2667	6	22408
Fundmlsln		ross
								E	5483			E						1	293
Omar									1 028			E			8	1028	E		113
		Sub		Total					6511	6		E
Investment Incomii
Bank Inlersst
Hall hire								E	4224								6	1	658
Balanmng transacaons															8	100
Giber investment			income
		Sub		Total				E.	4324						6	324	8	1	659
Total Gross Income
Asset and investments				sales, etc				E	-	E	-	E		-	E	-	E
Total Receipts
Charitable Payments
Adu3 supporl	&training								121						6	121			120
Bank charges								E	I 565						E.	1565	6	1	041
Cleaning								E	I 710						E	1719
Oonatons								E	2474						E	2474	E
Equipment Purchases				&	renewals				2.915	E	1,241				6	156	6		356
Group expendilure									3407						6	340	E	1	592
Hell redevelopment									1 370	E	234	E			6	1804	6	7	423
Insurance									I 306						8	1306	E	I	223
Refunds
Rent &Rates									837										349
Suildrlss
uniforms									95							95
UltiUes									4 518							518	6	1	810
Youth programme			and	acWsies					15543							15543	6	3	350
		Sub		Total				5	35869		1475				E	37344	k	18	852
Fundralslng Expenses
Mein ec0v0ies								6	3227						6	3227
Giber activiaes									75						E	75
		Sub		Total											6	3301
Other Expenses
Loan repayments
Loan internet
		Sub		Total				6	8300	6
Total Gross Expenditure
Asset &Isvastiriast			Purchases					E	-	E	-	E		-	E	-	E
Total Psymellts