2021-03-31-accounts

Description	Description	ofthe charity's trusts	ofthe charity's trusts	ofthe charity's trusts	ofthe charity's trusts	ofthe charity's trusts	ofthe charity's trusts
Type of governing				document					The Group's governing documents are those ofthe The
									Scout Association. They consist ofa Royal Charter, which	in
									turn gives authority to the Bye Laws ofthe Association and
									The Policy, Organisation and Rules ofThe Scout
(e.g. trust deed,			constitution)						Association.
How the	charity		is constituted						The Group isa trust established under its rules which are
(e.g.trust,		association,			company)				common to all Scouts.
Trustee selection				methods					The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
(e.g. appointed				by, elected			by)		Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Additional		governance				issues (optional			information but encouraged as best practice)
You may	choose			to include additional					The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee,
information,		where relevant,					about:		the members ofwhich are the 'Charity Trustees' ofthe
									Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity
									trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation
									applicable to charities. This includes the registration,
									keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity
									Commission as appropriate.
Policies and procedures						adopted		for:
a) the induction			and training				oftrustees;		The Committee consists of3independent representatives,
b) trustee'		consideration				ofmajor		risks	Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group
and the systems				and	procedures			to	Scout Leaders, individual section leaders (ifopted totake
manage	them								on the responsibility) and parent's representation and meets
									every 0months.
									Members ofthe Executive Committee complete 'Essential
									information for Executive Committee' training within the first
									5 months ofjoining the committee.
									This Group Executive Committee exists to support the
									Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities ofthe
									appointments and is responsible for:
									The maintenance ofGroup property;
									The raising offunds and the administration ofGroup
									finance;
									The insurance ofpersons, property and equipment;
									Group public occasions;
									Assisting in the recruitment ofleaders and other adult suppo
									Appointing any sub committees that may be required;
									Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than th

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		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 forothers.
		Care - We support others and take care ofthe 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 Scout Method
		Scouting takes place when young people,	in partnership
		with adults, work together based on the
		values ofScouting 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.
Summary ofthe main activities	in relation
to these objects

Brief statement	Brief statement	of	the charity's	the charity's	policy on	policy on
reserves							Reserves Policy
							The Group's policy on reserves	is to	hold sufficien
							resources to continue the charitable	activities of the		grou
							should income and fundraising activities		fall short.		Th
							Group Executive Committee considers that the			grou
							should hold a sum equivalent to X	months	running	costs,
							circaB(.
							The Group held reserves ofapproximately G(against			this		a
							year end. This is above the levelibelow		required			fo
							operating expenses. However this	can be explained				b
Quantify	and explain any designations
Details ofany funds materially					in deficit
(circumstances		plus steps to eliminate)
Further	financial	review		details	(optional information)
You	may choose to			include additional
information,			where relevant,			about:	Investment Policy (Specimen 1)
~the charity's principal (including				sources offund any fundraising);			The Group's Income and Expenditure consequence does not have sufficient	is very funds	small and to invest in		as a
							longer-term investments such as stocks and		shares. The
							Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the
							investment ofits funds. All funds are	held in	cash using		only
							mainstream banks or building societies orThe Scout
							Association's Short Term Investment	Service.
~ how expenditure			has	supported		the ke	The Group Executive regularly monitors the		levels ofbank
			objectives ofthe			charity;	balances and the interest rates received to ensure the			grou
							obtains maximum value and income	from its	banking
							arrangements. Occasionally this may	involve	using an
							account that requires a period ofnotice before funds may
							be withdrawn, before doing so the Group Executive
							considers the cash flow requirements.
~ investment			policy and		objectives;
							Investment Policy (Specimen 2)
5 LT70000		I (3rd December 2018)

			Re	ceipts and	Payments	Account	Account
					Forthe year from	01/04I2020		To	31/03I2021
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						2020/21			2019/20
						Unrestricted	funds		Unrestricted	funds
Payments
Charitable Payments
Youth programme and activities:			OYM					197
Adult support and training
Rent								480		450
Water and Sewerage								236		273
Electricity and Gas								786		1,051
Insurance								652		1,567
Repairs and Renewals								5,233		5,736
Materials and equipment
Printing and photocopying
Contribution to camp costs
Uniforms
AGM and trustee expenses
HQ CI;eaning								159		390
Alarm System								100
Beaver Badges paid in error		from Group BS41
		Sub total						7,896		9,937
Fundraising expenses:		Refreshment		Tent						1,570
Jumble Sales Adverts										118
Section Expenses
Beaver Running Expenses								330		1,965
Cubs Running Expenses								1,161		7,572
Scouts Running Expenses								462
Explorers Running Expenses										1,453
		Sub total						1,957		16,923
			Total Gross Expenditure					9,853		26,860
Asset and investment		purchases,		etc.
				Total payments				9,853		26,860
		Net ofreceiptsl(payments)						18,12		1,76
Cash funds last year		end						24,519		22,759
		Cash funds this year end					42,			24,51

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										2020/21		2018/20
										Unrestricted	funds	Unrestricted	funds
Gash funds
Bank cunent account											36,837		18,721
Bank deposit account											5,761		5,758
Building society account
The Scout Association			Short		Term Investment		Service
Cash/Floats
			Total		cash funds								24,519
Other monetary	assets
Tax claim
Debts due from the	County/Area/District/Group
Insurance daim
				Sub total
investment assets
Investment property	-	detail
Quoted investments
Other investments -detail
				Sub total
Non monetary assets				for charity's		own use
Badge stock
Shop stock
Other stock
Land and buildings
Motor vehides
Scouting equipment,		furniture			etc
Other
				Sub total
Liabilities
Accounts not yet paid
Expenses incurred	but		not	invoiced
Subscriptions not yet		paid
Loan - detail
Other liabilities
				Sub total