41 .[ Annual report and accounts 2024 - 2025 Scouts Enfield
Enfield District Scout Council Charity Information 45 RendLesham Road EnfieLd Middle5ex EN2 OTX Jenny Stone RBP Chartered Accountants Ramsay House 18 Vera Avenue London N21 IRA IA 303648 IA Enfield District Scout CounciL The accounts contained within this report cover the financiaL year I" April 2024- 31 March 2025. Correct as of 8 September 2025.
Contents Review of the year Trustees. report 12 Independent examiners report 19 Profit and Loss account 21 Balance sheet 22
1411IEf Thank y,ou to all of our adult volunteers, rr.. who've given so much time over the last year, you've 'helped young people in Enfield create memories for a Lifetime. This year, over 700 young people can say forever '1 am a Scout,, due to all of the hard work you've put in. On their behalf, thank you so much". I look forward to everything we can help them achieve in the coming year. Matt Lightfoot, District Lead Volunteer
Review of the Year This is my first annuaL report as Enfield's new District Lead Volunteer. Since joining in March, I have been filled with immense joy and pride as I have met with our brilliant young people and phenomenal volunteers over the past 6 months. To improve is to change and to be perfect is to change often, and this year has been a year of necessary, but difficult change. We've had a tricky transition from Compass to our new adult membership system, which is sLowly improving. AIL of our adult volunteers have had to complete updated safety training. to make sure that we are doing everything we can to keep young peopLe safe and to reassure others that we are committed to that. Finally we've also seen a dip in Scouts membership numbers in the UK, incLuding in EnfieLd. Image." Stephen Way, Aside from that, this year in Enfield, we have changed over 700 young people's lives for the better. We've had a District Cub Camp. Beaver RambLe, Cub's Football Competition, laser tag, connect 4 competition, Beaver internationaL badge day and Scouts Big Splash to name a few of the countless events that have take place over the past year. Enfield was represented at The Scouts national 'Summit' conference in Birmingham where our next nationaL strategy was discussed. Scouts Scouts Scouts Scouts Scou coutS Locally, we heLd another hugely successful St George's Day CarnivaL through EnfieLd which was followed by a speciaL gathering in the Mayor's Parlour to thank our volunteers. On the theme of recognition. It was a privilege to hold our biennial adult awards ceremony and afternoon tea reception in Februarv. Scouts '4ib IID
We've had two groups recently go on internationaL camps, the 2nd and 12th Enfield travelled to Ypres in Belgium and participated in ceremonies at the Menin Gate. That's before we even think about the countless camps within the UK that groups across Enfield have been on. It's a real delight as the District Lead Volunteer to be abLe see these trips and events from an early planning stage, to deLivery. and seeing the pictures of Scouts having an amazing time, trying new activities and making new friends. Thank you all of our leaders that helped make these trips and alL the camps a reality. Alongside running aLL of these camps, over the past year our adult Leaders have 16 new or renewed permits. all of these show the dedication of our leaders and will help us get more young people outdoors over the next year. also can't look at the last year without congratulating the over 180 people who had completed their updated Safety training this year, this was national requirement as part of our response to the Incident on Great Orme. I reaLLy appreciate aLI of the hard work from volunteers, Group Lead Volunteers and our supporters to compliant. Thank you. ensure we're I'd also like to thank Andrew Donn, our county lead volunteer for stepping in as District Lead Volunteer, while we were searching for a repLacement. Andrew, your commitment to Scouting in North London and in Enfield is unwavering and words can't thank you enough for all of the evenings you've given to help young people. I'd aLso Like to thank everyone that's helped me as I've taken on the roLe of District Lead Volunteer, from the fantastic trustee team, our tireless Group Lead Volunteers and also alL of the people within the district that have been there for me to bounce ideas off.
Census The Census was completed at the end of January 2025, and in Enfield we've seen a 5.7% decline in both adult and youth membership since the Last census. Nationally we've seen a 0.41% decrease. Over the coming year, one of the top priorities for the district WILL be to look at how we can support our groups to be able to continue to help young people build skills for Life, but also increase the amount of adult leaders, so that we can expand the number of young peoples Lives we'll change. 2023 2024 Change Total Membership 1007 950 -57 Sectlon 2023 2024 Change Ji.. Squlrrolf 13 Beavers 198 192 267 230 -37 Scouts 232 228 Explorers 61 70 Network Adults 234 220 -14
Celebrating Achievement Length of Service Awards It is amazing how many years our volunteers continue to give to Scouting. This year has seen us award long service certificates totaLing 390 years of service. ALL of these volunteers have changed countless young peoples lives and we are incredibly grateful to each of them and their famiLy and friends for their steadfast support. A special mention goes to Margaret SpenceLey who has recently been presented with her 60 year service award. Good Service Awards As well as the huge amount of time that our volunteers give to heLp equip our young people with SkiLLs for Life, they also go above and beyond to make a real difference in the communities around them. Early this year we celebrated our good service award recipients at an afternoon tea reception. A full List of award recipients can be found in the National ROLI of Honour on the Scouts website. We encourage you to nominate people who have gone the extra mile. Royal Recognition Last December Michael Ukaenwe of the 20th Edmonton was honoured by HM the King. MichaeL was one of a very special group of Scouts who supported the King's coronation in May 2023. In recognition of his efforts he is the very proud recipient of a special coronation medal. The medal was presented by the King's representative in Enfield, Representative Deputy Lieutenant Ann CabLe, who is also recipient of the speciaL award. An estimated 400,000 medals will be issued to members of Scouts, the armed forces and emergency service workers who played a role in supporting the historic events.
4) bj. Latest King's Scouts Now we also have reason to celebrate this year in EnfieLd. The King's Scout Award is the highest youth award achievabLe in the Scouting, it is no smalL task, it requires persistence and commitment over at least 18 months. In July, Aidan and Louis were both presented with this prestigious award. Aidan is a member of Scout Network and Louis is a Leader with Parker Bowles Explorers. On behalf of the entire Scout District I'd like to congratulate Louis and Aidan on their achievement.
Finally, I'd like to talk a Little about the work we've done to lay the foundations for Long term development for Scouting within Enfield. We're now very cLose to finaLising agreements to be able to get a Manager of Rammey Island and to start to utilise it's beautiful location for Scouting. Paul Dockley has aLso been spearheading efforts to organise a Lease we have with a nursery to bring additional funds into the district, if successfuL we WILL then Look to reinvest a significant proportion of this in Long term projects. for more activity permits for our Leaders and to invest in development projects to recruit more adult leaders, to build resiLience in the groups that we have and give us more space for growth over the coming years. Over the past 6 months we've been working on a new District Website (www.enfieldscouts.org.uk), to advertise our groups and help recruit more people by having a digital presence In the next two months we will be developing a district strategy for the next 3 to 5 years. so that we can make sure that everything we do as a district team is helping us get more young people outdoors and building Skills for Life, enabling them to make an even bigger impact in EnfieLd. Matt Lightfood, District Lead Volunteer
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Trustees, Report Trustees Board Membership Name RoLe If not for whole year Andrew Donn County Lead Volunteer From 1st September 2024 Darren Beckwith Chair From 10th March 2025 Eliza Duncan UntiL 20th September 2024 Jake Orros James Delaney Joanna Allen Chair Until 20th September 2024 Katie Davis District Lead Volunteer Until 31st July 2024 Luke Kirkham Treasurer MalcoLm Loveday Until 20th September 2024 Matthew Lightfoot District Lead Volunteer From 3rd March 2025 Mike Thurston Paul Dockley Robert Pytches 12
I'm proud to be joining Enfield's Trustee Board as Chair at such a pivotal time in our movements history. Nationally, we have welcomed a new Chief Scout, Dwayne Fields, introduced a new membership system and continued with our volunteer transformation journey. Locally, we have welcomed Matt as our new District Lead Volunteer. We have supported trips abroad and funded successful events locally, such as our Adult Award Ceremony and St George's Day Carnival. The Trustee Board has been busy reflecting on our census figures and aspirations to grow across all sections, alongside attracting new volunteers. The Board has also been working on plans to realise the fuLI potential of our property portfolio and explore sustainable long term f inancial plans to support our charitable aims. After a short hiatus of 25 years. l am delighted to be returning as a volunteer. thank you for everything you do and l eagerly look forward to our year ahead. Darren Beckwith, District Chair 13 vr 14¢#iw
Structure, Governance and Management The District's governing documents are those of The Scout Association. The District is a trust established under its rules which are common to alL Scouts. 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. It is also a Registered Charity in its own right (Number 303648). The District is managed by the District Trustee Board, the members of which are the "Charity Trustees" of the District 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 other Trustees appointed in accordance with our governing documents. Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board. This District 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. 14
Rick and Internal Control The District Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believe the District 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: l) Injury to Leaders, HeLpers, Supporters or Members The District supports compliance with the Safety Policy and ensures appropriate risk assessment; eLimination, reduction and control measures are taken to reduce the likelihood of any injuries. In addition, through membership fees. the District ontributes to the Scout Association's nationaL accident insurance policy. 2) Damage to BuiLdings, Property or Equipment The District would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations. The District has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss. 3) Reduced Income from Subscriptions and Fund Raising The District is primariLy reliant upon income from leasing property, subscriptions and fund-raising. The District holds adequate reserves to ensure the continuity of activities shouLd there be a major reduction in income. The committee could also raise the value of subscriptions to increase the District income either temporariLy or permanently 15
Objectives The District is part of the Greater London North Scout County and provides Scouting to young peopLe in the London Borough of Enfield. The District's objective 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 international communities. The Distrirt seeks to achieve this objective by providing Leadership, advice and support for the Scouts groups and the Explorer Scout Section that make up the District. 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 cooperate 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 activities of the District are to provide support for the District Lead Volunteer and District team, who in turn support the groups of Enfield and Edmonton. Public Benefit Statement The District meets the Charity Commission's pubLic benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings. 16
Financial The Receipts and Payments account shows that we have paid in £177 more in the year to March 2025 than paid out of the General Fund. Our current cash reserves are £69,995. The subscriptions for January 2025 had already been paid on 31st March to County, but a few groups have not paid there subscriptions to us. The rising costs of running the district properties are part of the reason we have showed only a small surplus this year moving forward we are looking to maximise the income from our sites. We have continued to review each site and decided how best to utilise each one in the future. A new lease for Tristram is imminent and hopefully a new SLA for Rammey Island WILL be in place in 2025126. Non-monetary Assets Value of the property and equipment is based on the Insurance Cover figures. Danemead camp site is owned equally by other local Scout Districts and the figure represents our original share. Investment Policy The Distrirt does not have sufficient 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. All funds are held in cash using onLy mainstream banks or building societies or The Scout Association's Short Term Investment Service. Reserve Policy The trustees have considered the funds currently available to the District and have acknowledged that these funds are to be used for Scouting within the District. Following the merger of 2 Districts we now have properties to maintain in EnfieLd and Edmonton. The trustees decLare that they have approved the trustee's report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees. Darren Beckwith District Chair Luke Kirkham District Treasurer September 2025 17
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Independent Examiner's Report I report on the accounts of the District for the year ended 31ST March 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes. This report is made solely to the trustees in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 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 Examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fuLLest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees for my examination work. Respertive responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The Group's/District's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act)) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibiLity to: Examine the accounts (under Section 145 of the Charities Act): To foLLow the procedures Laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under Section 145(5){b) of the Charities Act); and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 19
Basis of Independent Examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Group/District and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide aLL the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair. view and the report is Limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention. l) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any materiaL respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act: and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been mew; or 2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of h accounts to be reached. Jenny Stone RBP Chartered Accountants Ramsay House, 18 Vera Avenue, Grange Park, London N21 IRA RBP September 2025 20
Profit & Loss Account st For the year ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Income Membership Subscriptions Membership Subscriptions to County District Levy Edmonton HQ RentaL Income Enfield HQ Rental Income Interest Income 40,850 40,092 (38,220) 2,630 (36,623) 3,469 10,000 10.000 4,595 4,087 979 1,148 Donations Received (Fireworks) 8,932 27,136 18,704 Less Overheads Edmonton HQ Costs Enf ield HQ Costs Rammey Island Costs Secion Events 14,893 9,301 9,287 5,369 990 4,178 493 94 Legal & ProfessionaL Fees Training St George's Day AGM 2,022 1,309 521 2,108 448 847 538 Computer Expenses 238 224 DDC Expenses Awards Ceremony Overseas Insurance 521 76 2,143 673 Miscellaneous 444 807 Transfers from Reserves (7,700) (4,300) {26,959) 177 (18.565) 139 Net Profit for the Year 21
Balance Sheet As at 31" March 2025 2025 2024 Fixed Assets Danemead 1,692 1,692 Turkey Street Tristram Drive 271.872 157,000 1.014,133 751.522 1.287,697 910.214 Turkey Street Scouting Equitment Tristram Drive Scouting Assets 30,000 29,000 18,136 13,196 1,335.833 952,410 Current Assets Sundry Debtors and Prepayments 21,379 14,987 th 24 Edmonton 8,953 2,976 23" Enfield 17,362 5,613 EnfieLd Current Account 63,011 10,295 Edmonton Current Account 10,204 10,841 Reserve Account 35.000 70.000 Nursery Deposit Account 2,676 2.637 158.585 117.349 Current Liabilities Sundry Creditors and Accruals Nursery Deposits 48,490 1,770 2,676 2,637 51.166 4,407 Net Current Assets 107,419 112,942 1,443,252 1,065.352 Continued overleaf 22
2025 2024 Represented By Capital Accounts Turkey Street RedeveLopment Fund Grants received from EnfieLd Council 45.000 46,700 35,000 36,000 Turkey Street Maintenance Reserve Tristram Drive Maintenance Reserve 12,000 11,000 12,000 11.000 Property Reserve Equipment Reserve General Reserve 1.287,697 910.214 48,136 42,196 8,419 8.242 1,443.252 1,065,352 23
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