Trustees, Annual Report
For the period
to end date
From (start date) EtEt
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
Royal Tunbridge Wells District Scout Council
Other names the charity is known by
Registered charity number (rf any)
Charity's principal address
34 Prospect Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
Postcode
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustse Name
Office (If any)
Dates actsd if not for whole
year
lan Wadey
Terri Collier
Stuart Watt
Nick Burgess
George Cran
Steve Dennis
Scott Towner
Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
District Commissioner
Treasurer
District Explorer Scout Commissioner
From September 19th 2023
Until September 19th 2023
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11
12
13
14
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Section A
Reference and administration details {continued)
Names and addresses of advisers (optional infomiation but encouraged as best practice)
Type of advisor
Independent Examiner
Name
John Ridley
Address
39 Prospect Rd, Tunbridge Wells,
Kent. TN4 OEN
Section B
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity's trusts
Type of goveming document
(e.g. trust deed, constrtLrtion)
The District's goveming 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 Scout Association.
How the charity is constituted
(e.g. trust, association,
company)
The District is a trust established under its rules which are common
to all Scouts.
Trustee selection methods
(e.g. appointed by, elected by)
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
You may choose to include
additional information. where
relevant, about:
The District is managed by the District Executive Committee, the
members of which are the 'Charity Trustees, of the Scout District
which is an educational charity. As chaiity trustees they are
responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities.
This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making
retums to the Charity Commission as appropriate.
The Commrttee consists of 3 independent representatives, Chair,
Treasurer and Secretary. together with the District Commissioner
and elected members and meets on a minimum of 3 occasions per
annum.
Policies and procedures adopted
for:
a) the induction and training
of trustees;
b)
trustee, consideration of
major risks and the systems
and Pro￿dureS to manage
them
The Executive Commrttee exists to support the District
Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments
and is responsible for:
The rna1ntenan￿ of District property.
The raising of funds and the administration of District finance"
The insurance of persons, property and equipment;
District public occasions;
Assisting in the recwitment of leaders and other adult support"
Appoints'ng any sub committees that may be required; and
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Appointing District Administrators and Advisors other than
those who are elected.
Risk and Internal Control
The District has in place systems of intemal controls that are
designed to provide reasonable assuran￿ against material
mismanagement or loss; these include 2 signatories for a51
payments and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that
insurable risks are covered.
Section C
Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its goveming
document
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 local national and intemational communities.
The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing
an enjoyable and attractive scherne of progressive training, based
on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership.
Summary of the main activrties in
relation to these objects
In order to achieve these aims the District relies heavily on its
volunteer leaders who all undertake training relevant to their
appointments. All young people across the district have had the
opportunty to experience a wide and diverse programme of
activities.
The trustees also provide a district camp site - Adamswell.
Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice>
You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, at)out'.
The Executive will assist wrth 50 % of the cost of a relevant training
course up to a maximum of £150, subject to the following criteria:
The course is good value;
Other avenues of funding have been explored by the
applicant; and
There is a binding agreement for the individual to support the
District.
• policy on grantmaking;
• contribution made by
volunteers
The ExecutNe will also make grants, up to 500k, to young people
who will represent the District at Intemational Jamborees up to a
maximum of £6000 in total.
The Executive also provides support to adult leaders attending
intemational events organised by the District up to a maximum of
£5000 in totsl.
Public benefit statement
The district meets the Charrty Commission's public benefit criteria
urKJer both the advan￿ment of education and the advancement of
citizenship or communty development headings.
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Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements
of the charity during the year
Scouting is alive and well in Tunbridge Wells!
The period that this report covers. April 2023 - March 2024
seems a long time ago now.
The year starting in April where we had to make the very sad
decision to can￿1 our District St George's Day at the very last
minute due to extremely heavy rain making the site unsafe.
This was a very difficult decision to make and one that was
most certainly not made lightly and I would like to thank our
leaders and young people for your understanding. ON the
upside, ourfinancial loss was minimised by being able to claim
on our event cancellation insurance. Moving forward, a few
things will be done differently as we learn from this and l am
pleased to report than our 2024 event went without a hitch but
more on that next year!
During the 2023 Summer Holiday. Intemational Scouting was
very much on the agenda wrth a group of Scouts and Explorers
enjoyed an amazing week in Iceland as well as three of our
Explorers attending the World Scout Jamboree in Korea. I
think that all attendees, on both the trips will agree that their
trip was simply a Trip of a Lifetime. It's been great to be able
to offer Intemational Scouting in the District and I'm pleased to
say that we will shortly be launching a retum trip to Kandersteg
during the summer of 2026.
Other District Events which took place during the year
included:
Scout & Explorer Paintball
DofE Expeditions
Remembrance Parade
Our annual census once again showed growth in the District,
however, this was minimal and we remain with a waiting list of
several hundred young people across all our sections. l am
pleased to report that during the year, we opened a new
Explorer Unit at St John's {Pioneers) and a new Squirrel Dray
in Rusthall meaning we now have two Dray's across the
district. The demand for Squirrels has been exceptional and I
hope this is something we can grow across the district as and
when groups have the resource to support it.
Adamswell has continued to be a major asset and has just had
it's busiest ever season. As always. new developments are
always coming and a new toilet block, more suited to the needs
of modem scouting, has been installed ready for the 2024
camping season.
As always, a rnassive Thank You to all Adults and Young
People fortheir efforts supporting Scouting in Tunbridge Wells
and I look forward to seeing you all around the district over the
next year.
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Section E
Financial Review
Accounts
The gross income for the District in the year 2023-2024 was
£147,498 and the expenditure was £149.511 giving an overall
deficit of £2,012. These compare with figures of £144,803,
£177,409 and surplus of £11,874 respectively for financial
year 2022-2023.
Adamswell had income from camping fees of £71.101 and
expendrture of £45,340. giving a surplus of £25,761 so a
healthy srtuation. This allowed significant investments in a the
new climbing tower (£10,613), the new toilet block ( £22,774),
major expendrtures were for the sewage {£4.719), Insurance
(£5,681),maIntenan￿(£6,Sgo) Energy (£5,950)and cleaning
(£3,456).
Events showed an income of £50,592 and an expenditu￿ of
£61,939. These figures reflect s￿nIficant activities by the
Explorer Units as well as District itself. Four District events
completed in the financial year (Iceland, Bewl Water, IOW 24
and Disneyland). It is usually the intent for events to break
even, but with the problems with St Georges Day cancellation
a deficit of £10,154 was experienced.
Cash Funds
With cash funds brought in of £177,409 the deficit of £2.012
means cash funds at yearend are £175,397 The surplus the
previous year was £11.874.
Savlngs and Investments
Two deposit accounts are still held with Redwood Bank
eaming interest of £2,530.
The account with Wrtan is still held. Interest of £96 was eamed.
Restricted Funds
The Restricted funds from the sale of Baden-Powell Hall are
intended for improving the facilities at Adamswell and as such
have been used to cover the cost of the new toilet block. and
the dimbing tower. The funds remaining at the yearend are
therefore zero.
Unrestricted Funds
At the yearend the District had unrestricted cash and
investment funds of £180, 897. This is in excess of its reserves
policy of £25.500 (see below). The Committee plans to
continue to invest in Adamswell facilities in the ne)rt financial
year (see Section F).
Overall
At the yearend the District holds £180,897 in cash and
investments slightly down from £182,293 in 2023.
Non4Aonetary Assets
These figures have been increased in line with the insurance
valuations of these items. The total value of non-monetary
assets now stands at £664.758.
Total Assets
Total assets of all types are valued at £845.655.
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Brief statement of the chaiity's policy
on reserves
Reserves Policy
The District's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient funding to
continue the chantable activities of the District should income
and fundraising activrties fall short and to cover the
depreciation costs of the capital equipment held. The District
Executive Commtttee considers that the District should hold a
sum equivalent to 12 months running cost- £5,000. In addrtion
an estimate to cover depreciation costs has been made of
£40,500. This gives a total of £45,500 to be held aside to cover
unexpected costs.
You may choose to include
additional infomiation, where
relevant, about:
. the charity's principal sources of
funds (including any fundraising);
Invesknent Policy
The District's Income and Expenditure is relatively small and
as a consequence has limited funds to invest in longer-term
investments such as stocks and shares. The District has
therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of its
funds. Most funds are held in cash using banks but some funds
are invested in bonds and shares.
The District Executive regularfy monitors the levels of bank
balances and the interest rates received to ensure the District
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 so the District Executive considers the cash flow
requirements.
Section F
Other Optional Information
Plans for future periods (details of
any significant activities planned to
achieve them)
The Executive Committee will concentrate next year on
improving the facililies at Adamswell including the updating of
the toilet block and improving waste disposal. The
replacement of some of the older campsrte maintenan
equipment will also be made as and when required. A full
events programme will also be provided including allocating
funds to support intemational activities in fvture years,
including Jamborees.
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Section G
Declaration
The twstees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above
Signed on behalf of the chanty's trustees
Signature{s}
Full name(s)
s.
Position (eg Secretary. Chair)
Date
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Royal Tunbridge V•ell$ Distrld Scout Council
Receipts and Payments Account
Year start
Year end dat8
For th• ygar
01-ApTr23
To
314lJar44
Ro¢eipts and paymettts
2023
Endowmonl
f¥nd•
Totsl funds
Totsl tund•
R•c•lpt8
Don*tlon•. kngacl•s and slmllar Incomg
K4embership 8ubscrwtK)ns PaKI for pnor
year
Mèmb8¥ship subscriptions received ft
Trent
ear
Less.. Membership 8ubscrwilior6 paKI for
rjj￿rtI year
Net memb8rship subscrfpll0￿ retained
Don8tlons
503
72.296
72.296
58,120
{55,5711
17,228
148,7911
9,82S
17.228
Gffi￿d
1,462
Sub tot•l
17,228
Grnnts
Adamswell grants
Fundrnislng
17,228
12.170
1.049
Sub tot•1
497
1549
c￿lI1•blO Actlyltl￿ (Nots 1)
Adams**ll campsite
Events & Active Support
Jamboreg
2.549
497
71,101
71.101
55,804
80,592
60,592
1,951
246
61,855
5,741
85
1,951
Explorers
Sub total
123,890
Ot￿r Incom•
123,890
123,48
Bank Interest
164
Online Scout Manager
Other income
184
107
430
Sub tot#1
Investmwrt In¢ome
Closure of CAF Investment
Other investrnent i1￿me
1.207
1,207
1.477
5,593
1625
2.62
2.625
1,581
Sub totsl
7.17
rothl Gro$8 Income
147.498
147.498
144.803
147.498
147.498
144.803
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Royal Tunbrfdge Wells Distrlct Scout Council
Re¢eipts and Payments Account
Year start date
For th?
Year end date
pr43
To
3141ar44
Receipts and payfnents
2024
2023
Unre8trlct•d
Endowm•nt
fund8
Total fund•
Totsl funds
Support payments
Insuran¢o
Media
504
Licen
265
TrAining and literature
OSM
Bank fees
1,305
396
2.035
District Equipment
297
669
552
Rent
883
Other costs
1.221
3.729
480
Sub tot*1
Charftsbl• ACtI￿tIo*- Nots 1
Adams￿11 carnpsile- Note 2
Events & Aclivg Support
Jambo
682
7.823
8,172
17,836
45.340
29,300
84,714
81.93•
61.939
Explorers
11,719
Syb total
90.327
17
108.163
10
98.1SO
17.
115,986
As•ot •nd In¥Mts1￿rt Pu¥ch•*••
New Toilet Block
Adamswg11 improvefflenls
33,525
33,526
21.026
131.67
17
149,511
132.929
14
117,8361
Transf•Y8 brtw•on fundB
12.0121
11.87
Cash funds Fast year ond
163.S73
17.838
6,000
165,535
f $9.39
175.39
177.40
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Royal Tunbridge Wells Dlstrict Scout Councll
Receipts and Payments Accourrt
Year start ¢Jate
For the year
Year eThJ d8te
01Apr-23
To
31*r.24
Statcnient of assets and liabilities at the end of the ear
2024
2023
Total funds
Unr•strlet•d
funds
Rmtrlcted l¥ndB
End¢)wm•nt
fund•
Total funds
Cash lund•
Bank C￿r￿n1 account
Redwood Bank
90.439
92,981
84.958
84,968
84,428
Total rA8h fvnd¥
17S.39
175,397
17T.409
Invo•tmonl a••ots
Quoted Investments wrrAN
Olher inveslrngnts- CAF
Subtotsl
Non mon•t•ry •8$0ts for ch•rW•
5.500
4,884
$.600
Land and byildlr4Js
Molor vehlcles
483.070
483.070
442.502
19,862
Scouting gquipmènl. fumlbjrg etc
Sub totsl
19.812
19,675
161,826
161.826
664,768
84S.655
155,752
664,768
Totsl and cash lund•
617,929
800,22
Llabllltt•s
Expensgs incur￿￿ but not Invooced
Cllmbing Tower final Balanc
Suh tot•1
Th• abov• r•c•lpt• occouht ¥tat•n￿l ofaMet• and Ilabilitle• tA*ro approv•d by th• Tru8t•
g.ef.EeMber
and ¥lgnod on th￿r bghalf by
Prtnt N8me
l Ar+4 QQNinLO IAd Dèy
JLOOL(15 sTEft4E￿ E VCGLSS
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Royal Tunbrldge We118 Dlstrlct Scout Group
Recelpts and Payments Account
Year start date
For tho y••r
Year end dats
01.Apr.23
To
314Iar-24
Receipts aiid payiiieiits
2024
2023
NOTE 1
Ch•rllabl• Actlth {gVOB•
INCOIIE
EXPENtMTURE
MEf SURPLUSI
IDERCI
NET SURPLUSI
IDEFICIT)
Adams*￿1 camp8ite
Events & Actlve Support
Jamboreg
71,101
14fj.3401
161,939)
26.761
26,004
12.8691
IS,9771
60,S92
1.9S1
111.3471
1.961
Explorers
18851
1108,1631
Total
16391
16.726
123.690
17,Y63
NOTE 2
Adam•w•ll co•tB
2024
materia￿ 8nd
Other Ca
ui
m8nl
482
1.703
633
1,512
MaIntenan￿, seTht
Fuel
11,001
1.1915
4.535
507
Insurance
5.681
Rates
4.377
71
294
hl and heal
6.062
622
Water
2.499
Waste dis
555
osal
1,081
Sewer8 e dis
1.718
4,719
deani
4,435
4.093
Activitles
3,325
1.214
Te
hone and interr*t
Adams￿11 OSM
2,016
1.058
757
Other costs
6,459
782
Tot•1
4S,340
Toilet Block
29.31x1
33.5
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Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of the Royal Tunbridge Wells
Distrlct Scout Counul
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Royal Tunbridge Wells
Distritt Scout Council ('District') for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responslbilltles and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Distritt you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts
in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act'}. I report in respect
of my examination of the Twst's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and
in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Dlrections given by the
Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material
respect:
l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by settion 130 of the
Act," or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records.
Whilst I have no concern5 and have come across no other matters In connection wlth the
examination that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts being reached, I do
wish to draw the trustees, attention to the following matters:
l. Reserve5 poIIcy
The Charities Commission guidance notes (CC32 para 9.3) requires that the trustees
disclose their reserves pollcy and manage their reserves accordingly. The trustees
may wish to reconsider the current reserves policy In light of current spending as
current reserves are well in excess of the stated policy.
2. Going concem and financial risks
Also in the guidance notes (CC32 para 9.9) is the requirement to document the
trustees, assessment of the District as a going concern. Whilst I do not have any
concerns over the District as a going concern, there does not appear to be any
documentary evidence to show that the trustees have considered this matter.
ohn
39 Prospect Road
Southborough
Kent
TN4 OEN
Date:
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