Fourth Enfield Scout Group
Annual Report 2022/2023
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Another fun packed and inspiring year for us in Scouting at 4th Enfield. I am pleased to announce that our membership levels and the finances that underpin our operation are all healthy. I would like to thank all members, their families and the volunteers that help us make it what it is and so enjoyable.
I would like to thank our new volunteers to the team for their enthusiasm and for giving up their time to help in the running of the scouting sections and the other essential areas that I am proud to be a part of. We are always looking for additional helpers - if you are able to give any of your time and prepared to give it a go please let us know.
Please read the rest of this report to see what we have been up to this year so far. We are looking forward to an exciting programme for the coming year which has been put together to engage, develop skills and cement friendships for the children. We have a great place at the 4[th] Enfield and this year along with ongoing maintenance to the property, we will be creating additional features in the garden, including permanent cooking stations so that we can make the most of our outside space.
Thank you again to team 4[th] Enfield.
John Rognaldsen (Group Scout Leader)
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SECTION REPORTS & TREASURER’S REPORT FOR 2022/23
4[th] Enfield Beaver report (2022/23)
| Numberof Beaver membership as at January2022 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Numberof Beaver membership as at January2023 | 20 |
Autumn Term 2022:
The autumn term started with a number of different badges being completed as we push towards getting more beavers their bronze scout award. We also hosted a Korean themed night exploring different Korean games as well as discussions about World Scout jamborees and other international events that begin from the age of 14.
Spring Term 2023:
During spring we avoided the cold through a number of different themed nights looking at Burns night, highland games, Chinese New Year as well as Pancake Day. We completed our builder badge over a few sessions creating 3d models of beavers.
Summer Term 2023:
We spent (as always) the last 2 months of term meeting outside in Forty Hall and Hillyfields enjoying a wide range of activities from photo hunts, nature walks with some four-legged friends to join us. Also we did a couple of Forest School sessions which we will continue this year.
Navigator Badge, My Skills Challenge, Communication Badge, Faith Badge as well as the Cooking Activity Badge.
Finally, I would like to thank Andrew, Molly and Ben for their help at the Beavers and their continued support. Thank you
Tim Brooker (Beaver Leader)
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4[th] Enfield Cubs report (2022/23)
| NumberofCubsmembership as at January2022 | 22 |
|---|---|
| NumberofCubsmembership as at January2023 | 28 |
We currently have 28 Cubs in the Pack. They are arranged into four Sixes although there seven Cubs in each Six currently. There is a Sixer and Seconder for each Six who are older Cubs. Their job is to provide leadership for the Cubs in their Six. We are grateful for the support of our three young leaders Aidan, Harry & Jessie who volunteer each week. I am also very grateful to other adult volunteers in the leadership team who support me in delivering the wide range of activities we complete each year. Special call out and thanks to each of them Baloo, Bagherra, Kaa & Rikki, you are all amazing and thank you so much for giving up your free time each week so that we can provide Scouting for the Cubs.
Autumn Term 2022
The Cubs completed the World Challenge Badge during this term although some of the planned activities had to be carried over to the Spring Term. This was for reasons beyond our control. The Cubs completed a litter pick in a local park and drew a community map of where local services are in relation to our Scout H.Q. The Cubs also learnt about why we have Remembrance Services each November and celebrated Hanukkah. The group hosted a fireworks display which was a joint activity with the Beaver & Scout Sections. We also went away for a weekend Pack Holiday in October. We stayed at the Dorothy Hughes Pack Holiday Centre in Gilwell Park.
Spring Term 2023
The Cubs completed the ‘Our Skills’ Challenge Badge during this term. We also found out about the world around us with a visit to the Fire Station, a visit from the Local Police. These activities were carried over from the Autumn Term. The Cubs explored the religion of Judaism with a visit to the local Synagogue. The cubs also enjoyed a Monopoly Run in Enfield Town, Bouldering and they made Pancakes to mark the start of Lent.
Summer Term 2023
The Cubs were given the opportunity to complete the Teamwork and Personal Challenge Badges during this term. They also completed their Athletics Badge in Tuckers Park and the Backwards Cooking Badge at our Scout H.Q. We had a tea party to celebrate the King’s Coronation. Other activities included a Scavenger Hunt and a Chippy Hike. We enjoyed a fantastic camp with the Scout Troop on Brownsea Island in May. Brownsea Island was the location of the first ever Scout Camp in 1907 led by Lord Robert Baden-Powell.
I’d like to finish by saying a huge thank you to Tina. Tina works tirelessly for the entire group, she did a brilliant job planning and organised the Camp to Brownsea Island. This is a phenomenal undertaking and a huge amount of work. It will be a great memory for this generation of Cubs and Scouts to hold and cherish forever. Finally, the Cub Section is very grateful to Tina for taking on the section administration which includes helping to keep our Online Scout Manager up to date and managing the Cub mailbox, thank you Tina! Akela (Cub Scout Leader)
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4[th] Enfield Scout report (2022/23)
| NumberofScoutsmembership as at January2022 | 25 |
|---|---|
| NumberofScoutsmembership as at January2023 | 26 |
We are full at scouts, but have a managed waiting list into Beavers, and then into cubs
The 22/23 year also saw us welcome Alan as a new leader
Autumn/Winter 2022
Programme highlights include
-
Prep for the Chiltern 20
-
Cook nights
-
Fireworks
-
We tried crazy golf but that was perhaps a little too crazy! Maybe we’ll return to JumpIn in 2023
Event highlights include
-
Chiltern 20: really good result, all teams walked solo and all teams completed
-
District wide game – 2 scouts took part
Spring 2022
Programme highlights include
-
Bayford observatory visit was great
-
Soldering (making lights)
-
Pancakes
-
Another trading game (will take feedback and do more team challenges)
Event highlights include
-
A winter camp
-
Big Splash – biggest one ever and we came 3[rd] !
-
YHA trip to the Peak District
-
Danemead mud run – 5 scouts took park (and some cubs)
Summer 2022
Programme highlights include
-
Pizza making
-
marshalling for the Nightingale night hike
-
rounders
-
Summer drinks design + advert
-
canoeing at ESSA sadly no raft building this year due to water quality
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Event highlights include · Brownsea – finally!
- District day challenger · Scuba diving · Sailing weekend in Norfolk
What’s upcoming for 2023/24
For this scouting year
· Chiltern 20 – 3 teams again · Winter survival camp hopefully
· YHA trip in March – St Brieval castle
· Joint cub and scouts camp – summer · Scouts only camp – water-skiing? Plus lots more
District events – coming this year · Wide game – November, run by Explorers · The Big Splash – in March · District 5 a side – normally May – cubs too District day challenger – June
Tina Plewes - Scout Leader
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4th Enfield Scout Group Treasurer’s Report (2022)
The financial position of the Group remains sound, with good reserves.
I would like to thank my helpers in the sections in managing the collection of membership subscriptions and purchases needed for section meetings and activities. I would also like to thank our Accounts Independent Examiner for this year, Clive Parker.
The Group General Fund recorded a surplus of £3500 against larger surpluses of greater than £10000 in each of the previous 2 accounting years where we received government Covid support grants.
Members’ subscriptions paid from the Sections totalled £5610 reflecting a return to a regular membership level of pre-pandemic periods. In addition, there were section contributions of £7957, against the activities expenditure of £9403. This is in line with our policy of using subs, grants, investment income and reserves towards the expenditure, and additional charging for some activities to meet costs.
The Group paid £2684 Capitation fees, at £50 (up from £45) per member towards central costs of the Scout Association. The share contributed by the Sections was again held constant at £15 per head, with the balance being met by the General Fund income.
General Fund net income for Group purposes amounted to £21069, down £4741 from 2021 largely due to the previously mentioned generous Covid grants. Our outgoings for the premises and supporting the sections were covered by this income, so meeting our financial policy.
Running costs for the premises has increased compared to previous years, with the higher gas and electricity tariffs.
The Scout Troop Contingency Fund (Dixon Bequest) generated an improved income of £290 although still lower than pre-pandemic levels. There was no expenditure from the fund and the balance increased to £92000 at the year end. This money is earmarked for use on the hall roof replacement, which is in the process of being planned.
Income and expenditure of the Fred Hearn Bequest Fund, reserved for any major expense in the upkeep and improvement of the Headquarters building, showed a surplus of £8893 up from the previous 2 years. We have avoided using the fund since 2011 refurbishments, using general funds for the lower outlays. The balance of £84536 up from £75643 on Income and Expenditure for this fund (mainly from investment dividends) was carried forward to the 2023 accounting year.
Ian Gibbs
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Income and Expenditure Report 2022
FOURTH ENFIELD SCOUT GROUP
Income and Expenditure Account Summary for the year ended 31 December 2022
| 2021 33,717.96 Total income 9,343.63 Total expenditure 24,374.33 Net surplus(+)/deficit(-) 361,277.55 Cash, bank and similar funds brought forward 385,651.88 Cash, bank and similar funds carried forward Includes capital invested in Endowment Fund |
Restricted Endowment General Fund - Dixon Fund - Hearn Funds Bequest Bequest Total £ £ £ £ 21,068.51 289.99 8,893.26 30,251.76 17,568.09 0.00 0.00 17,568.09 |
|---|---|
| 3,500.42 289.99 8,893.26 12,683.67 66,906.36 91,709.90 227,035.62 385,651.88 |
|
| 70,406.78 91,999.89 235,928.88 398,335.55 |
|
The above account and accompanying statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees
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Assets and Liabilities Report 2022
FOURTH ENFIELD SCOUT GROUP
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 December 2022
| 2021 Cash, bank and similar funds 44,550.86 Bank Current Accounts 68,122.21 NSB Investment accounts 272,714.55 COIF Deposit Account 264.26 Cash in hand 385,651.88 0.00 Current liability: creditor - capitation 385,651.88 Net assets Represented by balances on funds: 66,906.36 General 318,745.52 Dixon / Hearn Bequests 385,651.88 Includes capital invested in Endowment Fund |
Restricted Endowment General Fund - Dixon Fund - Hearn Funds Bequest Bequest Total £ £ £ 48,079.72 48,079.72 68,185.61 68,185.61 22,303.38 23,814.28 235,928.88 282,046.54 23.68 23.68 |
|---|---|
| 70,406.78 91,999.89 235,928.88 398,335.55 |
|
| 0.00 0.00 |
|
| 70,406.78 91,999.89 235,928.88 398,335.55 |
|
| 70,406.78 70,406.78 91,999.89 235,928.88 327,928.77 |
|
| 70,406.78 91,999.89 235,928.88 398,335.55 |
|
Non-Monetary assets retained for the charity's use
Donated land and buildings – Scout HQ – Gordon Road, Enfield Scouting equipment, furniture, etc
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| TRUSTEES 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Charities Commission Reference | 303649 - 4thEnfield Scout Group |
| Chairperson | Mrs Beverly Rognaldsen |
| Secretary | Mrs Joanne Louise Eaton |
| Treasurer | Mr Ian Gibbs |
| Parent Representatives | Mr Jonathan Watters |
| Mr Iain Laughland | |
| St. Andrews Church Representative | John Tanner |
END OF REPORT
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Fourth Enfield Scout Group
Annual Report 2022/2023
Page 1 of 10
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Another fun packed and inspiring year for us in Scouting at 4th Enfield. I am pleased to announce that our membership levels and the finances that underpin our operation are all healthy. I would like to thank all members, their families and the volunteers that help us make it what it is and so enjoyable.
I would like to thank our new volunteers to the team for their enthusiasm and for giving up their time to help in the running of the scouting sections and the other essential areas that I am proud to be a part of. We are always looking for additional helpers - if you are able to give any of your time and prepared to give it a go please let us know.
Please read the rest of this report to see what we have been up to this year so far. We are looking forward to an exciting programme for the coming year which has been put together to engage, develop skills and cement friendships for the children. We have a great place at the 4[th] Enfield and this year along with ongoing maintenance to the property, we will be creating additional features in the garden, including permanent cooking stations so that we can make the most of our outside space.
Thank you again to team 4[th] Enfield.
John Rognaldsen (Group Scout Leader)
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SECTION REPORTS & TREASURER’S REPORT FOR 2022/23
4[th] Enfield Beaver report (2022/23)
| Numberof Beaver membership as at January2022 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Numberof Beaver membership as at January2023 | 20 |
Autumn Term 2022:
The autumn term started with a number of different badges being completed as we push towards getting more beavers their bronze scout award. We also hosted a Korean themed night exploring different Korean games as well as discussions about World Scout jamborees and other international events that begin from the age of 14.
Spring Term 2023:
During spring we avoided the cold through a number of different themed nights looking at Burns night, highland games, Chinese New Year as well as Pancake Day. We completed our builder badge over a few sessions creating 3d models of beavers.
Summer Term 2023:
We spent (as always) the last 2 months of term meeting outside in Forty Hall and Hillyfields enjoying a wide range of activities from photo hunts, nature walks with some four-legged friends to join us. Also we did a couple of Forest School sessions which we will continue this year.
Navigator Badge, My Skills Challenge, Communication Badge, Faith Badge as well as the Cooking Activity Badge.
Finally, I would like to thank Andrew, Molly and Ben for their help at the Beavers and their continued support. Thank you
Tim Brooker (Beaver Leader)
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4[th] Enfield Cubs report (2022/23)
| NumberofCubsmembership as at January2022 | 22 |
|---|---|
| NumberofCubsmembership as at January2023 | 28 |
We currently have 28 Cubs in the Pack. They are arranged into four Sixes although there seven Cubs in each Six currently. There is a Sixer and Seconder for each Six who are older Cubs. Their job is to provide leadership for the Cubs in their Six. We are grateful for the support of our three young leaders Aidan, Harry & Jessie who volunteer each week. I am also very grateful to other adult volunteers in the leadership team who support me in delivering the wide range of activities we complete each year. Special call out and thanks to each of them Baloo, Bagherra, Kaa & Rikki, you are all amazing and thank you so much for giving up your free time each week so that we can provide Scouting for the Cubs.
Autumn Term 2022
The Cubs completed the World Challenge Badge during this term although some of the planned activities had to be carried over to the Spring Term. This was for reasons beyond our control. The Cubs completed a litter pick in a local park and drew a community map of where local services are in relation to our Scout H.Q. The Cubs also learnt about why we have Remembrance Services each November and celebrated Hanukkah. The group hosted a fireworks display which was a joint activity with the Beaver & Scout Sections. We also went away for a weekend Pack Holiday in October. We stayed at the Dorothy Hughes Pack Holiday Centre in Gilwell Park.
Spring Term 2023
The Cubs completed the ‘Our Skills’ Challenge Badge during this term. We also found out about the world around us with a visit to the Fire Station, a visit from the Local Police. These activities were carried over from the Autumn Term. The Cubs explored the religion of Judaism with a visit to the local Synagogue. The cubs also enjoyed a Monopoly Run in Enfield Town, Bouldering and they made Pancakes to mark the start of Lent.
Summer Term 2023
The Cubs were given the opportunity to complete the Teamwork and Personal Challenge Badges during this term. They also completed their Athletics Badge in Tuckers Park and the Backwards Cooking Badge at our Scout H.Q. We had a tea party to celebrate the King’s Coronation. Other activities included a Scavenger Hunt and a Chippy Hike. We enjoyed a fantastic camp with the Scout Troop on Brownsea Island in May. Brownsea Island was the location of the first ever Scout Camp in 1907 led by Lord Robert Baden-Powell.
I’d like to finish by saying a huge thank you to Tina. Tina works tirelessly for the entire group, she did a brilliant job planning and organised the Camp to Brownsea Island. This is a phenomenal undertaking and a huge amount of work. It will be a great memory for this generation of Cubs and Scouts to hold and cherish forever. Finally, the Cub Section is very grateful to Tina for taking on the section administration which includes helping to keep our Online Scout Manager up to date and managing the Cub mailbox, thank you Tina! Akela (Cub Scout Leader)
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4[th] Enfield Scout report (2022/23)
| NumberofScoutsmembership as at January2022 | 25 |
|---|---|
| NumberofScoutsmembership as at January2023 | 26 |
We are full at scouts, but have a managed waiting list into Beavers, and then into cubs
The 22/23 year also saw us welcome Alan as a new leader
Autumn/Winter 2022
Programme highlights include
-
Prep for the Chiltern 20
-
Cook nights
-
Fireworks
-
We tried crazy golf but that was perhaps a little too crazy! Maybe we’ll return to JumpIn in 2023
Event highlights include
-
Chiltern 20: really good result, all teams walked solo and all teams completed
-
District wide game – 2 scouts took part
Spring 2022
Programme highlights include
-
Bayford observatory visit was great
-
Soldering (making lights)
-
Pancakes
-
Another trading game (will take feedback and do more team challenges)
Event highlights include
-
A winter camp
-
Big Splash – biggest one ever and we came 3[rd] !
-
YHA trip to the Peak District
-
Danemead mud run – 5 scouts took park (and some cubs)
Summer 2022
Programme highlights include
-
Pizza making
-
marshalling for the Nightingale night hike
-
rounders
-
Summer drinks design + advert
-
canoeing at ESSA sadly no raft building this year due to water quality
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Event highlights include · Brownsea – finally!
- District day challenger · Scuba diving · Sailing weekend in Norfolk
What’s upcoming for 2023/24
For this scouting year
· Chiltern 20 – 3 teams again · Winter survival camp hopefully
· YHA trip in March – St Brieval castle
· Joint cub and scouts camp – summer · Scouts only camp – water-skiing? Plus lots more
District events – coming this year · Wide game – November, run by Explorers · The Big Splash – in March · District 5 a side – normally May – cubs too District day challenger – June
Tina Plewes - Scout Leader
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4th Enfield Scout Group Treasurer’s Report (2022)
The financial position of the Group remains sound, with good reserves.
I would like to thank my helpers in the sections in managing the collection of membership subscriptions and purchases needed for section meetings and activities. I would also like to thank our Accounts Independent Examiner for this year, Clive Parker.
The Group General Fund recorded a surplus of £3500 against larger surpluses of greater than £10000 in each of the previous 2 accounting years where we received government Covid support grants.
Members’ subscriptions paid from the Sections totalled £5610 reflecting a return to a regular membership level of pre-pandemic periods. In addition, there were section contributions of £7957, against the activities expenditure of £9403. This is in line with our policy of using subs, grants, investment income and reserves towards the expenditure, and additional charging for some activities to meet costs.
The Group paid £2684 Capitation fees, at £50 (up from £45) per member towards central costs of the Scout Association. The share contributed by the Sections was again held constant at £15 per head, with the balance being met by the General Fund income.
General Fund net income for Group purposes amounted to £21069, down £4741 from 2021 largely due to the previously mentioned generous Covid grants. Our outgoings for the premises and supporting the sections were covered by this income, so meeting our financial policy.
Running costs for the premises has increased compared to previous years, with the higher gas and electricity tariffs.
The Scout Troop Contingency Fund (Dixon Bequest) generated an improved income of £290 although still lower than pre-pandemic levels. There was no expenditure from the fund and the balance increased to £92000 at the year end. This money is earmarked for use on the hall roof replacement, which is in the process of being planned.
Income and expenditure of the Fred Hearn Bequest Fund, reserved for any major expense in the upkeep and improvement of the Headquarters building, showed a surplus of £8893 up from the previous 2 years. We have avoided using the fund since 2011 refurbishments, using general funds for the lower outlays. The balance of £84536 up from £75643 on Income and Expenditure for this fund (mainly from investment dividends) was carried forward to the 2023 accounting year.
Ian Gibbs
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Income and Expenditure Report 2022
FOURTH ENFIELD SCOUT GROUP
Income and Expenditure Account Summary for the year ended 31 December 2022
| 2021 33,717.96 Total income 9,343.63 Total expenditure 24,374.33 Net surplus(+)/deficit(-) 361,277.55 Cash, bank and similar funds brought forward 385,651.88 Cash, bank and similar funds carried forward Includes capital invested in Endowment Fund |
Restricted Endowment General Fund - Dixon Fund - Hearn Funds Bequest Bequest Total £ £ £ £ 21,068.51 289.99 8,893.26 30,251.76 17,568.09 0.00 0.00 17,568.09 |
|---|---|
| 3,500.42 289.99 8,893.26 12,683.67 66,906.36 91,709.90 227,035.62 385,651.88 |
|
| 70,406.78 91,999.89 235,928.88 398,335.55 |
|
The above account and accompanying statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees
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Assets and Liabilities Report 2022
FOURTH ENFIELD SCOUT GROUP
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 December 2022
| 2021 Cash, bank and similar funds 44,550.86 Bank Current Accounts 68,122.21 NSB Investment accounts 272,714.55 COIF Deposit Account 264.26 Cash in hand 385,651.88 0.00 Current liability: creditor - capitation 385,651.88 Net assets Represented by balances on funds: 66,906.36 General 318,745.52 Dixon / Hearn Bequests 385,651.88 Includes capital invested in Endowment Fund |
Restricted Endowment General Fund - Dixon Fund - Hearn Funds Bequest Bequest Total £ £ £ 48,079.72 48,079.72 68,185.61 68,185.61 22,303.38 23,814.28 235,928.88 282,046.54 23.68 23.68 |
|---|---|
| 70,406.78 91,999.89 235,928.88 398,335.55 |
|
| 0.00 0.00 |
|
| 70,406.78 91,999.89 235,928.88 398,335.55 |
|
| 70,406.78 70,406.78 91,999.89 235,928.88 327,928.77 |
|
| 70,406.78 91,999.89 235,928.88 398,335.55 |
|
Non-Monetary assets retained for the charity's use
Donated land and buildings – Scout HQ – Gordon Road, Enfield Scouting equipment, furniture, etc
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| TRUSTEES 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Charities Commission Reference | 303649 - 4thEnfield Scout Group |
| Chairperson | Mrs Beverly Rognaldsen |
| Secretary | Mrs Joanne Louise Eaton |
| Treasurer | Mr Ian Gibbs |
| Parent Representatives | Mr Jonathan Watters |
| Mr Iain Laughland | |
| St. Andrews Church Representative | John Tanner |
END OF REPORT
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Fourth Enfield Scout Group for the year ended 31“ December 2022
Iforreportthe yearto theendedtrustees31%onDecembermy examination2022. of the accounts of the Fourth Enfield Scout Group
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Fourth Enfield Scout Group, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
[ report in respect of my examination of the Fourth Enfield Scout Group[accounts] carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable[Directions] given by[the] Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b)[of][the] Act.
Independent examiner’s 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:
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accounting[records] were not kept[in] respect of the Fourth Enfield Scout Group as required by[section] 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding[of][the] accounts to be reached.
Signed: Cri. .
Name: Clive Parker
Relevant professional qualification: F.C.A.
Address: 70 Graeme Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 3UT
Date: 25" September 2023