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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* Scc*rt 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 direo*ons
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 C*Jmmission. 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 Puri*ase
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