## Trustees' Annual Report ## For the period |||From (start date)||**0**|**1**|**0**|**1**|**2**|**4**|**4**||**3**|**1**|**1**|**2**|**2**|**4**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||||||||||||||| |||**Section A**||||**Reference and administration details**|||||||||||| |Char
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_will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)_
**Trustee Name**
**Office (if any)**
**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**
Lisa Zaferakis
Chair
16-Jul-19
Tami Nettler
Treasurer
7-Jul-15
Andrew Simson
co-GLV (ex-officio)
11-Jun-17
Tony Francis-Burnett
co-GLV
7-Jul-15
Susan Liu
7-Jul-15|||||||||||||||| ||1
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**whole year**||||||||| |||Lisa Zaferakis||Chair|||||16-Jul-19||||||||| |||Tami Nettler||Treasurer|||||7-Jul-15||||||||| |||Andrew Simson||co-GLV (ex-officio)|||||11-Jun-17||||||||| |||Tony Francis-Burnett||co-GLV|||||7-Jul-15||||||||| |||Susan Liu|||||||7-Jul-15||||||||| ## Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity _(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)_ ||**Trustee Name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**| |---|---|---|---| |1|Lisa Zaferakis|Chair|16-Jul-19| |2|Tami Nettler|Treasurer|7-Jul-15| |3|Andrew Simson|co-GLV (ex-officio)|11-Jun-17| |4|Tony Francis-Burnett|co-GLV|7-Jul-15| |5|Susan Liu||7-Jul-15| 1 LT700001 (14 September 2024) |6
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15|Ann Francis-Burnett||12-Apr-16|| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Charles Rowell||11-Jun-17|| ||Danuta Heneaghan||16-Jul-19|| ||Christopher Reay||5-Jun-22|| ||Lis Maimaris||11-Jun-23|| ||Christoph Raatz||11-Jun-23|| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) _(These will be published in the annual report of the charity)_ ||Type of advisor|Name|Name|Name|Address| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||Examiner|Thomas Heneaghan|||| ||||||| ||||||| ||||||| ||||||| ||**Section B**||**Structure, governance and management**||| |Desc
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(e|ription of the charity’s trusts
of governing document
trust deed, constitution)
the charity is constituted
. trust, association, company)
tee selection methods
.g. appointed by, elected by)||||| |||||The Group's governing documents are those of the 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.|| ||||||| |||||The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common
to all Scouts.|| ||||||| |||||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) 2 LT700001 (14 September 2024) |You may choose to include additional
information, where relevant, about:
The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members
of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the 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.
The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 9 Trustees
and meets three times per year in addition to the AGM.
Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee
learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board.
This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-
managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and
equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal
requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their
support helps other volunteers run high-quality and safe
programmes that gives young people skills for life.
Policies and procedures adopted for:
a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trust|You may choose to include additional
information, where relevant, about:
The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members
of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the 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.
The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 9 Trustees
and meets three times per year in addition to the AGM.
Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee
learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board.
This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-
managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and
equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal
requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their
support helps other volunteers run high-quality and safe
programmes that gives young people skills for life.
Policies and procedures adopted for:
a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trust|You may choose to include additional
information, where relevant, about:
The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members
of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the 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.
The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 9 Trustees
and meets three times per year in addition to the AGM.
Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee
learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board.
This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-
managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and
equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal
requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their
support helps other volunteers run high-quality and safe
programmes that gives young people skills for life.
Policies and procedures adopted for:
a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trust|You may choose to include additional
information, where relevant, about:
The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members
of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the 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.
The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 9 Trustees
and meets three times per year in addition to the AGM.
Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee
learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board.
This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-
managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and
equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal
requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their
support helps other volunteers run high-quality and safe
programmes that gives young people skills for life.
Policies and procedures adopted for:
a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trust| |---|---|---|---| |||The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members
of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the 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.
The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 9 Trustees
and meets three times per year in addition to the AGM.
Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee
learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board.
This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-
managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and
equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal
requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their
support helps other volunteers run high-quality and safe
programmes that gives young people skills for life.
t|| ||||| |**Section B**||**Structure, governance and management (continued)**|| |||**Risk and Internal Control (Specimen 1)**
The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which
they believe the Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and
systems have been established to mitigate against them. The main
areas of concern that have been identified are:
**Damage to the building, property and equipment.**The Group
has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate
against permanent loss.
**Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members.**The Group
through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations
national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are
undertaken before all activities.
**Reduced income from hall rentals.**The Group is primarily reliant
upon income from subscriptions and hall rentals. The group does|| 3 LT700001 (14 September 2024) upon income from subscriptions and hall rentals. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Board could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. **Reduction or loss of leaders** . The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there 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 closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. **Reduction or loss of members.** The Group provides activities for all young people aged 4 to 18. If there 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 of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. **Risk and Internal Control (Specimen 2)** The group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss. These include 2 signatories for all 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 **The Purpose of Scouting** in its governing document Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in 4 LT700001 (14 September 2024) Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. **The Values of Scouting** 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 of the 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 Method** 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. The weekly programme for all sections are based on these objectives. All sections use the District Camp site for outdoor activities for at least 2 months in the Summer and aim to have at least 1 camp/sleepover each year. Have section forums to get the young peoples views on what they would like to do. All sections attend a parade on Remembrance Sunday 5 LT700001 (14 September 2024) |Public benefit statement|||| |---|---|---|---| |||The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria
under both the advancement of education and the advancement of
citizenship or community development headings.|| ||||| |**Section D**
Summary of the main achievements of
the charity during the year
**Section E**
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on
Quantify and explain any designations
Further financial review details (optional inform
You**may choose**to include additional
information, where relevant, about:
• the charity’s principal sources of funds
(including any fundraising);||**Achievements and performance**|| ||||| |||In 2024 we revarnished the corridor and started to look for
replacements to the existing chairs used throughout the Hall. We
replaced the gas cooker with a safer, more efficient induction one.
We continue to review the rental agreements bi-annually and make
adjustments accordingly.|| ||||| |||**Financial Review**|| |||**Reserves Policy**
The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to
continue the charitable activities of the group should income and
fundraising activities fall short.
The Group Trustee Board will need to decide on a sum to hold in
order to ensure activites can continue for a specified number of
months.
The Group held reserves of just under £100k against this at year
end. This is above the level required for operating expenses.|| |||ation)|| |||**Investment Policy (Specimen 1)**
The Group has adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of its
funds. Due to the high level of reserves we intend to review
investment levels and terms in the coming months.|| 6 LT700001 (14 September 2024) |||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |**Section F**|||**Other Optional Information**|||||||| |Plans for future periods (details of any
significant activities planned to achieve th||em)||||||||| |||||This year we plan to enhance the fire alert structure (detectors,
alarms, doors, etc) of Gordon Hall and paint a majority of the
spaces.||||||| |||||||||||| |**Section G**|||**Declaration**|||||||| |The trustees declare that they have appr
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair)
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5||||||||| |||0||5|1|0|2|5||| 7 LT700001 (14 September 2024) CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Charitrd Name 10th Finchley (Scottishl Scout Group No lif any) 303488 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from p￿rC. J El-rt dal To 01.01.2024 31.12.2024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restrlcted funds Endowment funds Totsl funds Last year tothe nearost tothe near8st£ tothe nèartst£ tothe n￿restE to the nearest£ A1 Recelpts Membership subscript.ons Inet or pitalionl Gn? Aid Property rents Bank interest AcbvthÈS Fundraisng Other income 3.169 3,169 3,735 2,483 32.714 2,483 32.714 1,944 4.123 145 504 27.320 1.565 4,517 4,123 145 170 tota ross income or AR) 45,081 45.081 37,356 A2 Asset and investment sales. (see tsble). 45.081 A3Pa ments Fundrdising Activities Premises ￿$t$ Minibus expenses Family carnp Otherexpenses 16.531 17,331 18.531 17.331 12,705 15,150 763 763 Sub total 4625 34,625 28,323 A4 Asset and investment urchasos see table 125 Sub totsl 125 34.625 34625 28,448 Net of re¢eipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 10.456 10,4S6 8.907 99.838 99,838 89.382 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest£ Restricted funds to nearest£ Endowment funds Catggories Details to nearest£ B1 Cash funds COIF DeFy)srt Account 15.561 Bank CuThent Accounl 100 Bank Dewsit A￿Unt 84177 Cash Fhxts Total cash funds 99.838 xxuti$ii OK Unr95tricted funds to mea￿$t£ OK Restricted funds to nearest£ OK Endowment funds Details to nearest£ B2 Other monetary assets Furtd to which asset b8lon Details COIF Income Units at cost (market vaue a¢ 31 December 2024 £4.642.751 Cost loptiona CurreThtYalut on81 B3 Investment assets Fund to whiGb asset b8lon CurrentvalLto tional Details Cost loptionall B4 Assets retsined for the charity's own use Scouting e4uipmertfumiture etc. 28.331 Fund to which relatss Alr￿UntdU8 ona Whert due onal Detaits B5 Liabilities Signed by one ortsw trustees on behalf of all the trustees Dale of roval Signatu Print Name LISA ZAf ÉWKIS Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of the 10th Finchley (Scottish) Scout Group I report on the accounts of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the Receipts and Payments Account and the Ststement of Assets and Liabilities at the end of the year. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent ExamineVs report and for no other purpose. To the fijllest extent pemitted by law. I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees for my examination woth. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examlner The Group's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144121 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 (the .2011 ACVI and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to= Examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act; To follow the applicable Directions given by the Charities Commission under Section 14515) Ib) of the Acl- and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Group and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ that would be required in an audil. and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independenl Examlnefs Statement In connection with my examination. no material matters have (x)me to my attention which gives me cause to believe that, in eny material respect .' accounting records were not kept in accordance section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed Name Thomas P Heneaghan Qualification Address 106 Walmington Fold Woodside Park Finchley N12 7LJ