2021-03-31-accounts

Preparing young people with skills for lrfe 1st Osterley Scout Group - Annual Report & Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2021 Scouts

1ST OSTERLEY SCOUT GROUP Annual Report and Statements of Accourrt to 31° March 2021 Registered Charty Number.. 303743 Group Registration No. with The Scout Association.. 1735 Principal Address: 61 Ostefley Road. Isleworth, TV¥7 4PW Trust8e5: Ex4)fficio Chairperson Vice Chairperson Group Scout Leader Secretary Beaver Scout Leader- Keeo Cub Scout Leader- Enterprise Cub Scout Leader- Endeavour Assistant Cub Scout Leader- Enterprise Assistsnt Cub Scout Leader Scout Leader Centaur Explorer Scoui Leader Centsur Assistant Explorer Scout Leader Assistant Cub sC￿ut Leader Assistant Beaver Scout Leader Paul Dickson Tony Marriott Jane Boun Vacant l￿Z O'Hara Valene May Andrew Logan Stephen McGinty Joshua Willingham Tony Ship Chiara Johnson Alan Shephard Nicola Collis Julie Stewart Electsd Members Treasurer Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Niall O'connor Tracey Kidd Tony Smith Pam Cole Christine Powell Annette Dickson Antonia Owens Nominated Members Committee Member Committee Member Kieran Griffin Alison Shephard Accountants Numbers Associate5 Maple House High Street, Potters Bar Herts EN6 5 BS

STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Group's goveming documents are those of The Scout Assoaat50n. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in tum gives authorty to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Associab'on. 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 Associats'on. The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee, the members of which are the 'Charity Twstees, of the Scout Group. which is an educational charity. As Charity Trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This incltsdes the registration. keeping proper accounts and making retums to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The committ￿ consists of three independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary togelher with the Group Scout Leader. individual section ￿aderS lif opted to take on the responsibifty) and parents representation and meets every hyo months. Members of Ihe ExecutFve Committee complete 'Essential Information for Executive Committee. training within the first 5 months of joining the committee. This Group Executive Committee exists to support trte Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments and is responsible for. The Maintenan￿ of Group propety, The raising of funds and the administration of Group finan￿. The Insuran￿ of persons, property and equipment.. Group public occasions. Assists'ng in the recruitment of leaders and othef adult suppor( Appointing any sub cornmrttees that may be required., Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors, other than those who are elected. Risk and Internal Control Group Executive Committee has identified the major risks to which they bdieve the Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been eslablished to mits.gate against them. The main areas of c￿n￿rn that have been idenb-fied are: Damage to the building, propety and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, propety and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the Church, Community Centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal

arrangements exist wilh these organisations. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents Insuran￿ in place to mth'gate against peThanent loss. Injury to leaders, helpers. supporters and members. The Group, through the capitation fees. contributes to the Scout Association's national accident insurant policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income frorn fund raising. The Group is primarity reliant upon income from subscriptions and furxlraising. The group does hold a reseprfe to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major redudion in income. The Committee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or pemianently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activitres of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an una￿ptab1e level in a particular seth"on, or the group as a whole. then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case S￿nariO the complete closure of the Group. Reducts'on or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a reduction in meMbe￿hIp in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or dosure of a section. In the worst case scenario, the complete dosure of the Group. OBJECTIVES AND ACTivrriES The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exrsts to activety engage and support young people in their personal development. empowenng them to make a positive contribution to s￿]ety The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values.. Integrity - We act wilh integrity" y￿ are honest, trusbNorthy and loyal. Respect - We have self-respect and respect for others. Care - We support others and take care of the world in which we fjve. Belief - We explore our faiths, belief5 and attitudes. co-operats.on - We make a positive drfferen￿. we co-operate with others and make friends. The Scout Method Scouts'ng takes place when young people, in paTknership with adults, WO￿ together based on the values of Scouting and: - enjoy what they are doing and have fun - take part in athvities indoors and outdoors - leam by doir

• share in spiritual refiectton
• take responsibility and make choi￿$
• undertake new and challenging activities make and live by their Promise. The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education arKI the advancement of citizensfup or community development headings. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE 1st Osterley Scout Group has a long and honourable tradibon of providirKJ an outstsnding scouting programrne for young people aged 6 to 25 in the local community. The Group has been established Sin￿ 1928 and in Ihe current premises since 1954. 1st Osterley Scout Group delivers Scouting to over 200 young people every week. Scouting exists to actively engage and supp)rt young people in their personal development empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Our exciting programmes across Beaver Scou( Cub Scout, Scout. and Explorer Scout sections, gtve young people from 6 to 25 the opportunity to experience and understand other cultures, and challenges them to ty new acbvitt'es and outdoor expenences, The Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout Seclions conb'nue to fvnclion at fijll capacity thanks largely to a fantasb'c volunteer leadership team. Outdoor activities figure significantly in all Sections with ovemight residents'al experiences offered lo all. Unfortunately, throughout this fjnancial year the Covid 19 pandemic has been prevalent and lockdown was imposed throughout the county affectbng all Scouting acttvib'es. This has been addressed positively by both Leaders and Members of 1st Osterley Scout Group who have both facilitated and parbapated in online virtual Scouting. l understand a many young people achieved activity and challenge badges whilst at home during lockdown. We have to be aware of the financial impact of lockdown and we were gratffied that over 75% of members paid their subscriptions whilst in lockdown. We would like to thank these members who have helped keep 1st Osterley financially stable during this period. Even so without the financial support from the Govemment through the rates rebate scheme the group would have suffered a financial loss. A significant achievement this financial year it the granting of outline Planning Pemiission from the London Borough of Hounslow on the for our plans to rebuild the Scout Centre. We urgently need new members to the Executive to facilitste the fund raising and project management of this building repla￿menL

FINANCIAL REVIEW Investment Pollcy The Group does not have sufficaent funds to invest in longer tem investments. The Group has. therefore. adopted a risk adverse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using onFy mainstream banks or building societies. Reserves Poll¢y The Group's policy on reserves 15 to hold sufficient reSoUr￿S to rx)ntinue the charitable activitses of the group should income and fundraising activrties fall short. The Group Executive Committee considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs. circa £30,¢J)O. The Group held reserves of approximately £92,(KKI at this year end, however approximately £28,000 sits in designated funds for the redevelopment of the Scout Centre. DECLARATION The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, report above

1ST OSTERLEY SCOIN GROUP REPORT & ACGoutrif8 F￿*he Year Endod 31 Ilarch 2021 The eharty is a trust establish￿ under the rules whth are c¥)mmon in 811 Seout G￿ps. TtU8tees are apwinted in afjCordan￿ wAh ts Policy. OrgarusatK)n arKI Ruks of the Scout Association. The Accounis have t￿Tr prepa￿￿￿ untsihe h1￿Cal cost Gon¥efttion and bn &xortranre with the Companies Act 2006. The Tnjstees (teclère that ihey tAve awoved the Trusteas Repcmt abJ¥e. Signed on bèhaltof Ihe Trustee$". •AL4L OicL&c

1ST OSTERLEY SCOUT GROUP ACCOUNTANT8. REPORT Report lo the tnJstee5 of the 1st Ost Sccrt Grw (￿ th& ALwunts forth? year eThJed 31 March 2021 as ￿1 oul on pages 4 to 6. Respon8ibilities of the Grtsup and th? Accountant The charity iruslees ￿nSider that an aLkdit is not requir&J for the in &¢Q￿lants vmth S.28 of Charities Acl 2006 and that 8n indyndwrt examinath)n 15 required. 1$ c￿r resp)nsibl￿Y to: - Examine the eccounts and follow the w￿1￿￿e8 in aCC￿Ce with the genero1 direoons gDien by the Chanty Commiswn. - To state %thether p8thcuiar matters come io our atteniion. Basis of this report Our examination carria out in accordance with the genetai ￿￿e¢t1)n$ given by the Chariiv CJmmission. ThTS includes a teview of the p￿U[Til￿g tEO)rds kept by the charity and consideration of arby unusual ilem5 or discloyures in the aLiourts with 5upporbng explanalb)ns frcm the trustees, The prccedures undEhrt3ken do Plowde all ihe avKlenae quired an eudil. and consequty we do not exFWS an auoit opinion r)n the v gNen by the accounts. countants. Report We hereby certfy the annex&d accounts. wthich is unauditga. to k in acurdan(* with the tyxJks, vouchers. ￿rfomatttTh aThJ exp￿Tra￿S Presented to us. N(rnbers A&soryat88 L Chariered Certi1￿ Acwtjntants Maple House High Street Potters Bar EN6 5BS 18JunQ1

1st Ostsrley S¢out Group Fortt Y￿r End8d 31 MarEh 20X 2021 2020 IMCOMING RESOURCES Sub5criptson5 14,573 f4,573 19.480 Lew. Membership sub8rJipb(w paMI 13,875 Tr8Tr5fer b ￿SIr￿ed fvnds Donal￿3 Rent Badges & Urmfms 7.875 8.747 15 iii 15 97 FundTri5iFYJ Bank interest Sundry ￿￿pts Reoipt5 for wofic ouhngs Cafflp51Adivthg InrAxne GiftAid Grant Minfous Ywth programme 8ctNth"es 136 3,551 27 27 410 16.319 13. 5.1S8 1917 5.158 12,917 10.LIJJ 2.130 TOW Incomlng R•s¢ur¢ 17.902 4T￿8 60.647 Prerniw.. Rate & water 797 Insuranc Repaws. Renewals & Mainten Campirfj Eqiipmwrt Puriase HQ 8vilLlings W(Nks Youth prDyf8mfflè and Aduk Supwrt ond IrainirwJ Accountsncy fe8 AGM and tr￿188 8xper&ges GroL¢) I¥￿"e& Fundra￿ng costs Stabonery. Posl8ge & Printing Motor Vehide5 OtprBL78tr Camtmng Equipmènt Deweaalion Conputef Equip￿ent Dewsdatio Mini Bus & Van expenses & In5u¥ante Profft M mi￿ Bus DispDsaY Sundry exwse5 Badges & UDrforms 3.132 1132 la81 -1.924 SS7 9.321 7B97 2,754 420 13.672 13.672 13,937 2,411 164 3.524 164 3.524 697 210 4,857 210 6.371 210 7.194 104 1.111 104 1.179 22.105 16,515 411lJO Net ReCeIpt￿￿KpendrtUrn} Total iunos tThghtfrMwwd 18.547 384.710 4￿3251 410861 418.422 1.387 Rest(th¢J Fwids 1.387 Total Ff4nd$ Carri•J FcffwaTd 419,8 410,861

1ST OSTERLEY SCOUT GROUP BALANCE SHEET as at 3l-Ma￿h-2l 2021 2020 Fixe(l Assets Freehold land at cost HQ building & Improvemenls at Insu￿ value Garag86 at insured value Canoe shed ai insured value Covered area 81 insured value General HQ conterts at irwred value Compulef Equipment Motor Vehicles 52 255.658 35.0 21,731 52 255.658 35,000 21,731 3.904 697 419 13.214 330,675 N.B.V N.B.V 9.691 326.245 Current Assets Prepayments Accrued Income Cash at bank and in hand 350 2,400 91.824 94.574 1,442 6,005 75,329 82,777 Creditors - Amounts falling due wrthin one year AccTuals Deferred Income 1,010 2S91 1.010 2,591 Net Current Assets 93,564 80,186 LiaDilltms 419.809 410,861 Unrestrictsd Funds General Restricted Funds 61,850 60,463 419.80 410,861