Preparing young people wrth skills for lrfe 1st Osterley Scout Group - Annual Report & Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2022 Scouts
1ST OSTERLEY SCOUT GROUP Annual Report and Statements of Account to 3151 March 2022 Registered Charity Number. 303743 Group Registration No. with The Scout Association: 1735 Principal Address: 61 Osterfey Road, Isleworth. TWT 4PW Trustees: EX41¢10 Chairperson Vice Chairperson Group Scout Leader Secretary Cub Scout Leader- Enterprise Cub Scout Leader- Endeavour Beaver Scout Leader- Kit Scout Leader Centaur Explorer Scout Leader Assistant Cub Scout Leader- Enterprise Assistant Cub Scout Leader- Enterprise Paul Dickson Tony Marriott Jane Boume Inez O'Hara Valerie May Andrew Logan Julie Stewart Joshua Willingham Chiara Johnson Nicola Collis Stephen M¢Ginty Elected Members Treasurer Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Commtttee Member Committee Member Vacant Tracey Kidd Tony Smith Pam Cole Christine Powell Annette Dickson Antonia Owens Nominated Members Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Kieran Griffin Alison Shephard Tony Ship Suzy O'Brien Accountants Numbers Associates Maple House High Street, Potters Bar Herts EN6 5 BS
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Group's goveming documents are those of The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in tum gives authoiity to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Asso¢iab"on. The Group is a Trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts The Trustees are appointed in accordan with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The Group is managed by the Group Execub've Committee, the members of which are the 'Charity Trustees. of Ihe 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 retums to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The Committee consists of three irKJependent representatives, Chair. Treasurer and Se¢tary together with the Group Scout Leader, individual section leaders (if opted to take on the responsibility) and parents representation and meets every two months. Members of the Executive Committee complete 'Essential Infomiation for Executive Committee, training within the first 5 months of joining the committee. This Group Executs"ve Committee exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appointrnents and is responsible for.. The Maintenan of Group propety. The faising of funds and the administration of Group finan., The insurance of persons, property and equipment., Group public occasions. Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support., Appointing any sub committees that may be required; Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors, other than those who are elected. Rlsk and Internal Control The Group Executve Committee has identified the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed, these have en reviewed and systems have been established to mitsgate against them. The main areas of conrn that have been identified are.. Damage to the building, property 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 with these organisats"ons. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents Insuran in Pla to mits.gate against permanent loss. Injury to leaders. helpers, supporters and members. The Group, through the capitation fees, contributes to the Scout Association's nakn.onal accident insuran policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all athvibes. Reduced income from fund raising The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fijndraising. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Committee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or pennanendy. 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 reducb.on 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 dosure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Reduction or loss of members The Group prowdes activities for all young people aged 6 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. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a posits.ve contribution to society. The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integnty - We act wilh integrity; we are honest. truSIorthY 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 atbtudes. Co-operation - We make a positive differen. we co-operate with others aThJ make friends. The Scout Method Scouting takes place when young people. in partnership wtth adults, work together based on the values of Scoub'ng and.. enjoy what they are doing and have fun - take part in activits.es indoors and outdoors leam by doing
share in spiritual reflection - take responsibility and make choices undertake new and challenging activib.es make and live by their Promise. The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit cnteria under both the advancement of education and the advanment of citizenship or community development headings. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE 1st Osterley Scout Group has a long and honourable tradÈtion of providing an outstsnding scouting programme for young people aged 6 to 25 in the local community. The Group has been established Sin 1928 and in the current premises since 1954. 1 St Osterley Scout Group delivers Scouting to over 200 young people every week. Scouting exists to acbvely engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a posib've contribution to society Our exciting programmes across Beaver Scout, Cub sUt, Scout, and Explorer Scout sections, give young people from 6 to 25 the opportunity to experien and understand other cultures, and challenges them to ty new athvities and outdoor experiences. The Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout Sections continue to function at fvll capacity thanks largely to a fantastc volunteer leadership team. Outdoor activities fsgure significantly in all Sections with ovemight residential experiences offered to all. This year has seen a slow recovery Sin the period of Covid with finances and attendance numbers recovering to pre•covid levels. However. when considering the financial situation. ifwe exclude the generous donations of £5,994 the group would have made a loss of £3,485 of income less expenditure.
FINANCIAL REVIEW Investment Policy The Group does not have sufficient fiJnds to invest in longer temi investments. The Group has, therefore, adopted a risk adverse strategy to the investment of its fijnds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societs'es. 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 Executive Committee considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, Circa £30,000. The Group held reseNes of approximately £100,558 at this year end, however approximately £28,077 sits in designated fijnds for the redevelopment of the Scout Centre. DECLARATION The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees. report above
1ST OSTERLEY SCOUT GROUP ACCOUNTAIITS. REPORT Report lo the oftr 1st Osterley So)ut Group (M) thè Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 as Set out on p898$ 4 to S. Respo+YalbS1Stles of the Group and tho Aeeountant The charity tmstees cOnser that an audit not wuired for the year in accordancè with S.28 of the Charities Aci 2006 and th an independent examinats'on is required. It is our resrKgnsibilty to .' - Ex8mine the accounts 8nd follow the procedures in accordan wth thè general d1ctionS given by the Charity Comm5S5K)n. - To stale whether partUlar matters have come to our attenth)n. Basis ofthis report Our examination was ca1ed out in 8C(x)rdance with the general direcbons given by the Charity Cc4nmission. This indudes 8 revEw of the a¢counting records kept by the charity and consideration of any Ltnusual items or disck)sures in Ihe attounts th supporting gxplanations from thè trustees. The proureS undertaken do not provide all the eviden required for an 8udrt. and consequently we do not express an audit wnion on the view given by the cOunts. We herèby rtsfy the annex611 &counts. whTch is unavdited, to be in rdan with the l)cK)k5, vouche. inf0mtIOn and eyplanab"on5 piesented to us. Numbers AsscKiates Ltd Charted Certified Accountants Suite H. Hollies House 230 High Street Potters Bar EN6 5BL 0e22
1#t Ost•r Seout Group Statemènt of Fh)anclal Actmth oluRg Incom• & ExpendlWra Ac111} For the Year End8d 31 March 2022 Unrestricts funds funds 2022 2021 INCOMING RESOURCES subscripts.ons 17.580 17.580 14.573 Less.. Memberslip sutstfiptions paKI -5.130 -6,975 12.450 12,450 7.599 Transferto restrieied Donations Rent Badges & Unrfoms B8Z3ar Fundraisir Bank interest Sundry rEipts Receipts for specjfic outirwJs C8mpWAcbvTties Ino)me Gff( Aid Grant Minitrws Youlh progr8mn athtbes 8,363 20 15 illi 1.259 1.259 27 160 160 13.955 1,091 13.955 1.091 13.354 5.158 12.917 798 2.348 2.348 Totsl Incoming Resour 38.081 38,rffj1 47.568 Premises." Rate & water Electricrty Insuran Repairs. Renewals & Maintenan Carnping Equipment Purth8se HQ Buildings Works YoLth programme and athrbes Adutt supwrt and training Accnuntancy fee AGM and trustee expertses Group actiMtie5 Fundraising ojsts PrinbThJ & Stationery Motorvehides Depre0¥tn Camping Equiprnent Depwiatir Computer Eq(fipment Deprecialion Mini Bus & Van expenses & Irurance Profit on Mini Bus Dispwxa5 Sundry expet7ses Badges & Unrforms Restrictsd Funds 79 79 839 1.335 3.132 1.938 1.938 7.397 657 4293 24 510 267 10.518 4.293 24 510 267 10.518 420 t3.672 403 3.$24 403 3.524 3,524 697 210 5.359 209 3.158 209 3.158 204 1.536 204 1.536 104 35.571 35.571 38.620 Net ReCeipWIE¥en¢frtu) Total funds brought foThvard 8.948 410.861 419.809 419.809 422.319 Restricted Fund5 Total Fund5 Carri8d Fowdftl 422.319 419,809
1ST OSTERLEY SCOUT GROUP BALANCE SHEET as at: 31-MaTch-22 2022 2021 Ftxed Assets Freehold land at cost HQ building & Improvements at insured value Garages at insured value Canoe shed at insured value Covered area at insured value General HQ contents at insured value Computer Equipment Motor Vehicles 52 255.658 35.000 21.731 3.904 52 255,658 21,731 N.B.V N.B.V 209 9,691 326,245 6,167 322.512 Currènt Assets Prepayments Accrued Income Cash at bank and in hand 350 2.400 91,824 94,574 1C(J,558 100.908 Creditors- Amounts falling due within one year Accruals Deferred Income 1,100 1,010 1.100 1,010 Net Current Assets 99,808 93,564 Liablltttes 422,319 419,809 Unrestricted Funds General Restricted Funds 360.469 61,850 357,959 61,850 422.319 419.809