Independent examlner's report to the trustees of the 15th Chlngford Scout Group I report on the accounts ofthe Group forthe year ended 31.03.23 whlth are set out on pa8es two and three attached to this reporL This report is made solety to the Trnstees In accordan with section 144 and 145 of the Charrties Act 2011. R•sp•rttve responslbllltw of Trust and Examhw. As the charity Trustees you are responslble for the preparatlon of the accountsi you conslder that the audit requlrements of section 144{21 of the charities Act 2011 does not apply and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibllity to: Examine the financial statements under Sectlon 145 of the 2011 Art Follow procedures laid down in the General Directions given under Sertlon 145151 bl ofthe 2011 Art: and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Ba$15 of examlner'i report My examination was carrfed out In accordance with the General Dirertions given bv the Charity Commlsslon. An examination In¢lude5 a view of the accounti records kept by the charlty and comparison of the accounts presented with these record5. It also includes consideratlons of anv unusual items or dlsclosures in the accounts and seeking explanatlons from you as trustees concernln8 sueh matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evidence that would be requlre(% In an audlt. and consequently I do not express an audlt oplnion on the view gtven by the accounts. Ind•p•nd•nt ex•mlnerf3 repoTL In connection with the examtnation, no matter ha5 come to my attentlon; I Which gives me reasonable cause to belteve that In any materlal respert the requlrementS: To keep accourrting records In accordance with Sectlon 130 of the 2011 Act and To prepare accounts which accord with accounting conventions and To comply with the accountlng requlrements of the 2011 A Ha¥e not been meL or; 2 to whlch In my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. or,. whlch glves me reasonable case to belleve that in any material respect the accounting role5 of the Group have not been rneL SiBnature Name Addre55 G&2Aci MOAL i ON AvGr4L)L Date fku Gus
Annual Acco of the 15th Scour Group. R4istered Charlty 303858 ees. State The 15th Chingford Scout Group is a charitable assoclation under the umbrella of the Scout Assoclat5on and operates within the guidance laid down by P.O.R, a copy of whKh 15 availabte from the A550ciation's Headquarters at Gilwell Park. The Executlve Committee meets regularty throughout the wr and Is responslble for:_ Promotlng the well-being of the Group Actlng wlth the Group Scout Leader in all matters rdatlng to finano and property Presentln8 an annual report and ststement of accounts at the Annual General Meeting of the Group Notes to 31st M Accountlry Pollcles The accounts have been prepared In accordance wlth applicable aecountln8 Standards and the statement of recommended practlse'Accountln8 for Charlties" Issued by the Charity Commissloners In October 1995. The accounts tover the activities dirertly controlled by the 15th ChingFord Scout Group, Ba5 ot accouniln8 The accounts have been prepared on the same basls as last year. In¢omln8 resowces The accounts have been prepared on a recelpts and payrnents basis. Flxed assets These are shown at historic cosL depreciated over 15 years. Pase 2
NCOME Fundraisin8 Subs Interest Donationslgrants Hall Hire Group activitie5 Ctyjncil tax (grants) Insurance daim Itrnilerl 1.957.45 £ 11.632.C 124.46 I42.74 £ 10.546.C#) 123.74 £ 17,260.26 755.00 4.659.70 É 12.573. 4.LD).¢J) £ 27,929.65 £ 37JK70 EXPENDMJRE H.Q. nwintenan Capltstion Insurance Council tsx Ipald by8rdntsl Elertrtcty Water Group artlVltlesdseS 3.852.1 4.095. 1.416.77 547.40 3,780.CQ 1,165.42 547.25 239.22 £ 20.329.77 1.237.98 181.93 £ 16.923.10 £ 30•07 £ I308> Net suWus/ldefidt) for year 2.550.42 £ 13.508.87 N•t worth of Group 31103121 Net surplu4ldèficitl for curreht ¥T £ 78A17737 2.55Q42 £ 64,568.$0 I3,5087 14et worth £ 75.52&95 É 78,07737 R•presented rclays Comm. ACL Barcl•y5 Prem. Savlngs ACL H.Q. Idepreclated hoI1¢COst1 Traller (depos) Cash In hand £ 17,679.26 £ 57.128.41 £ 20.919.14 f s7.3 95 11828 153.28 £ 2&95 £ 7W7.37 SIEned on behalf of the Gro . Codllng Group Scout Leader J. CoMt• Chair Treasurer
STATEMENTOF RESERVES POLICY. In the late 1970,5. it was necessary to consider relNJilding the Group Headquartets as it had become Ilfe expired, and lots of fund raisin8 of all type5 ensued. As a re5uIt, the new Headquarters was opened in 1982 wlth a Ilfe expectsncy of around 40 yeats, taking it to 2022. In 1982. the then committee decided to kéep the sllght surplus from the 8uilding Fund as a Rebuilding / Heavy Maintenance Fund to help with future costs. This fund is now invested with Barclays Premium Savin85 Account and needinz 2 signatures for withdrèwal, Is for fUre rebuilding or. at the Group Committee's discretlon. for major works such a5 replacing floors or roofing. TRUSTEES A14NUAL REpoirr FOR YEAR EIIDING 31 MAR(>12023 Wlth the Ilftlng of COVID restrlctlons in the year the 8roup had a SUC$sful year wlth full membershlp capactyat time5 as well as a waltlng Ilst for new members tojoin. There have been a couple of fundraSsln8 everrts durin8 the year. we managed to raise £1,508 from hostlng a Blngo event at the Headquarters. We also ralsed £709 from ba8 packin8 at Chrlstmas. Last year the camping trailer was stolen from the premlses. the Insurance was pald out and parents made donations towar(ts the cost of a new one. The new traller has been bought in June 2023. Page 4