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2023-03-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 304155

The Norfolk County Scout Council Unaudited financial statements

31 March 2023

The Norfolk County Scout Council

Financial statements

Year ended 31 March 2023

Page
Trustees' annual report 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 6
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the financial statements 10

The Norfolk County Scout Council

Trustees' annual report

Year ended 31 March 2023

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name

The Norfolk County Scout Council

Charity registration number 304155 Principal office Eaton Vale Church Lane Eaton Norwich NR4 6NN

The trustees

The trustees who served during the year and at the date of approval were as follows:

Richard Butler (not reappointed 12 September 2022) Ian Callaghan (resigned 28 February 2023) Glenn Chusonis (appointed 11 October 2022) Nicola Cubitt Marylyn Evans Emily Fenton (resigned 12 September 2022) Sandra Gostling Michael Harrowven (appointed 18 May 2023) John Howling (not reappointed 12 September 2022) David Human Wendy Human Adrian Lupson Rebecca Millard (appointed 12 September 2022) Luke Morgan (appointed 23 April 2022) Tim Newby (appointed 12 September 2022, resigned 17 March 2023 ) Andrew Nicol (appointed 12 September 2022, resigned 7 March 2023) Tim Rowe (appointed 6 March 2023) Lily-Mai Spinks (appointed 20 October 2022) Paul Weeks Philip Wright

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Trustees' annual report (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

County Chair Ian Callaghan (from 1 April 2022 to 28 February 2023) Interim County Chair Tim Rowe (from 6 March 2023) County Secretary Karen Martin County Treasurer Paul Weeks County Commissioner David Human Independent examiner M Proctor FCA DChA Lovewell Blake LLP Chartered accountants Bankside 300 Peachman Way Broadland Business Park Norwich NR7 0LB Bankers Virgin Money Moseley’s Farm Bury St Edmunds IP28 6JY Barclays Bank PLC Barclays Banking Leicester LE87 2BB

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Trustees' annual report (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

Objectives and activities

The constitution of the Norfolk County Scout Council and its Governing Body Instrument are embodied in the Policy Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association which outlines the authority and powers of the Trustees. No restrictions are placed on the Trustees and their operation of the Charity and its investment powers.

The charity exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society within the County of Norfolk through Scouting and to support the work of the County Commissioner, Assistant Commissioners and staff, in the provision of Scouting to the widest possible number of young people.

The Scout Association exists by authority of a Royal Charter, granted by King George V in 1912 and supplemented by further Charters granted by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II. These Charters give authority to the Bye Laws of the Association, which are approved by Her Majesty's Privy Council. The Bye Laws, in turn, authorise the making of rules for the regulation of the Association's affairs and thereby give authority for the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. The purpose of of the Norfolk County Scout Council within The Scout Association is to provide leadership, advice and support for Scout Districts and, through them, for Scout Groups in the County of Norfolk.

Public benefit

The Trustees of Norfolk County Scout Council accept the need to have regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. They recognise that it is their responsibility to ensure that the benefits offered are realised in Norfolk by promoting all aspects of scouting within the county both within the membership and in the wider community.

The aim of scouting is to help young people develop mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution which will be of benefit to their community and the wider world in helping them to become responsible citizens. Membership for both the young people and leaders is voluntary and the organisation believes in being fair, open and inclusive.

Achievements and performance

Norfolk Scouts continues to provide safe and progressive experiences for young people in accordance with the Scout Association programme. Norfolk enjoys a strong and experienced board of trustees drawn from within the organization and more recently from the wider community. Whilst we have seen youth membership grow by 7% our adult leadership teams has also grown by 7%. In many areas we have nearly 100 people waiting to join. We are addressing this with a rural scouting working group and seeking funding to employ a professional outreach worker. In conclusion we are moving forward with confidence. We are prepared for the future as we embrace the Scout Association transformation process which will see us working smarter and keeping people safer.

Alec Bussey Centre

The Alec Bussey Centre is located in Rowington Road in Norwich and it was gifted to the Norfolk County Scout Council by the Trustees of the 2nd Norwich Scout Group. Ownership is now vested in the Scout Association Trust Corporation, as custodian trustee for Norfolk County Scout Council. Following a programme of extensive refurbishment, the premises now provide a valuable resource for Norfolk Scouts, both as an activity and training centre and also as the administration base for the Norfolk County Scout Council's development project. The project supports the development of Scouting at group level throughout the County and funds have been raised from internal sources, trusts, corporate and private donations to meet the project's costs.

The property was valued by Bidwells on market value and existing use basis as at 31 March 2004 at a value of £125,000. Improvements made to the freehold property since 31 March 2004 are included at cost.

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Trustees' annual report (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

Financial review

The unrestricted funds (including designated funds) showed net income (before investment gains) of £25,865 (2022: Net expenditure of £10,460).

Reserves policy

The policy of Norfolk County Scout Council is to maintain sufficient funds to cover twelve months normal operating costs, which amount to approximately £213,000, to enable it to carry out its objectives and to meet periodic capital expenditure and unforeseen contingencies.

At 31 March 2023 the total reserves amounted to £611,517, of which designated funds were £474,258 and restricted funds were £300. Free reserves amounted to £185,782.

Investment policy

The Trustees have a policy of investing surplus funds at minimum risk, mainly in Money Market linked deposit accounts with major financial institutions.

Principal funding sources

The majority of the Charity's income is from its charitable activities. A significant amount of income comes from subscriptions, and direct charitable trading.

Plans for future periods

Norfolk Scouts continues to be run by dedicated and hardworking volunteers from all walks of life, regardless of whether they act in a County, District or Group capacity and although not without its challenges, it is also not without its rewards. This work is underpinned by strong financial management and governance which has a clear focus to ensure that no young person in Norfolk is prevented from enjoying all that scouting has to offer based on cost alone. As we look ahead for 2024 and beyond, we will be seeking to make volunteering for Norfolk Scouts a more attractive and more accessible proposition, all we ask is that you promise to do your best, we won't ask any more than that.

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

The organisation is an unincorporated trust, constituted under a trust deed dated 25 March 1960 and registered as a charity on 11 February 1964. The constitution of the charity was updated and agreed on 5 September 2017. The Council is run in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of The Scout Association.

Appointment of trustees

The members of the Executive Committee, who are also Trustees, are elected each year at the Annual General Meeting of the Norfolk County Scout Council. The County Commissioner is appointed by the Scout Association, with the Chair being nominated by the County Commissioner.

Induction and training of trustees

The induction and training of new Trustees is supported by the 'Getting Started' modules of the Scout Association adult training scheme.

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Trustees' annual report (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

Structure, governance and management (continued)

Risk management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate the exposure to these risks.

Organisational structure

The Executive Committee meets to receive reports from its officers and sub-committee chairs and to ensure the professional operation of Norfolk Scouts at a County level. The Executive Committee, working through its sub-committees, ensures the operation of County Scout affairs.

The current members of the Executive Committee who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 1.

Related parties

Girl Guiding Norfolk and Eaton Vale Scout & Guide Activity Centre Limited (EVAC Limited) are connected charities.

EVAC Limited was formed in April 1999 as a joint enterprise with the Norfolk Guides and took on the responsibilities of the Eaton Vale campsite. EVAC Limited has replaced the old building and developed the site and its services. The Executive Committee can appoint up to four Trustees to represent its interests on the Board of Directors.

True and fair override

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair view'. This departure has involved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

Independent examiner

Mark Proctor FCA DChA is willing to stand as independent examiner in future years.

The trustees' annual report was approved on 27 July 2023 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Tim Rowe Interim Chair

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Norfolk County Scout Council

Year ended 31 March 2023

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise the statement of financial activities, balance sheet and the related notes.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Norfolk County Scout

Council (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

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.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts (financial statements) in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has since been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

M Proctor FCA DChA Independent Examiner

Lovewell Blake LLP Chartered accountants Bankside 300 Peachman Way Broadland Business Park Norwich NR7 0LB

29 August 2023

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Statement of financial activities

Year ended 31 March 2023

2023 2022
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 4 13,867 13,867 20,185
Charitable activities 5 23,929 23,929 4,098
Other trading activities 6 189,667 189,667 163,111
Investment income 7 3,538 3,538 103
Other income 8 8,067 8,067 1,902
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Total income 239,068 239,068 189,399
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Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Costs of other trading activities 9 (95,640) (95,640) (98,482)
Expenditure on charitable activities 10 (117,563) (117,563) (101,077)
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Total expenditure (213,203) (213,203) (199,559)
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Net income/(expenditure) and net
movements in funds before gains and
losses on investments 25,865 25,865 (10,160)
Net gains on investments 11 1,920 1,920
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Net income/(expenditure) and net
movement in funds 27,785 27,785 (10,160)
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 583,432 300 583,732 593,892
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Total funds carried forward 611,217 300 611,517 583,732
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 10 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Balance sheet

31 March 2023

2023 2022
Note £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets 16 1 1
Tangible fixed assets 17 173,514 166,900
Investments 18 251,920 150,000
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425,435 316,901
Current assets
Stock 19 38,825 38,087
Debtors 20 241,054 34,228
Cash at bank and in hand 258,183 314,767
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538,062 387,082
Creditors: Amounts falling due within
one year 21 351,980 120,251
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Net current assets 186,082 266,831
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Total assets less current liabilities 611,517 583,732
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Net assets 611,517 583,732
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Funds of the charity
Restricted funds 300 300
Unrestricted funds 611,217 583,432
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Total charity funds 24 611,517 583,732
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 27 July 2023, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Tim Rowe Interim Chair

Paul Weeks County Treasurer

The notes on pages 10 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Notes to the financial statements

Year ended 31 March 2023

1. General information

The charity is a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is Eaton Vale, Church Lane, Eaton, Norwich, NR4 6NN.

2. Statement of compliance

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair view'. This departure has involved following the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

3. Accounting policies

(a) Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain items at fair value.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity, and rounded to the nearest £.

(b) Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to continue as a going concern.

(c) Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

(d) Income

All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is entitled to the income, any performance related conditions attached have been met or are fully within the control of the charity, the income is considered probable and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Income (continued)

(e) Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

(f) Amortisation

Amortisation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful life of that asset as follows:

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straight line over 4 years

If there is an indication that there has been a significant change in amortisation rate, useful life or residual value of an intangible asset, the amortisation is revised prospectively to reflect the new estimates.

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

3. Accounting policies (continued)

(g) Tangible assets

All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.

The costs of minor additions or those costing below £1,000 are not capitalised.

The freehold property in Rowington Road, known as the Alec Bussey Centre, was gifted to the Norfolk County Scout Council and is included at deemed cost, based on a professional valuation at 31 March 2004. Improvements made to the freehold property since 31 March 2004 are included at cost.

It is the Charity's practice to maintain the freehold property in a continual state of sound repair, and accordingly the Executive Committee consider that the life of the asset is so long and the residual value, based on prices prevailing at the time the asset was valued, is so high that its depreciation is insignificant. Any permanent diminution in the value of the property is charged to income and expenditure as appropriate. Annual impairment reviews are carried out.

The carrying values of tangible fixed assets are reviewed, by the Trustees, for impairment in periods if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.

(h) Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Fixtures and fittings - 10% straight line / over three years

(i) Investments

Investments consist of freehold property which is subject to a thirty year lease to the 1st Norwich Sea Scouts which commenced on 22 August 2011. The freehold property was gifted to The Norfolk County Scout Council and is stated at the value when gifted, which the trustees consider to be a fair market value

Listed investments held as fixed assets are revalued at fair value at the balance sheet date and the gain or loss taken to the Statement of Financial Activities.

(j) Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

(k) Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the charity will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received.

Where the grant does not impose specified future performance-related conditions on the recipient, it is recognised in income when the grant proceeds are received or receivable. Where the grant does impose specified future performance-related conditions on the recipient, it is recognised in income only when the performance-related conditions have been met. Where grants received are prior to satisfying the revenue recognition criteria, they are recognised as a liability.

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

3. Accounting policies (continued)

(l) Financial instruments

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.

Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

4. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Donations
Donations, gifts and legacies 13,867 13,867
Grants
Coronavirus support
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13,867 13,867
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Donations
Donations, gifts and legacies 14,518 3,000 17,518
Grants
Coronavirus support 2,667 2,667
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17,185 3,000 20,185
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5. Charitable activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2023 Funds 2022
£ £ £ £
Income from events 22,294 22,294 3,653 3,653
County events 1,635 1,635 445 445
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23,929 23,929 4,098 4,098
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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

6. Other trading activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2023 Funds 2022
£ £ £ £
Other income 832 832 234 234
Shop income 104,099 104,099 111,567 111,567
Membership subscriptions 67,114 67,114 45,163 45,163
Campsite fees 17,622 17,622 6,147 6,147
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189,667 189,667 163,111 163,111
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7. Investment income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2023 Funds 2022
£ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable 3,538 3,538 103 103
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8. Other income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2023 Funds 2022
£ £ £ £
Other income 8,067 8,067 1,902 1,902
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9. Costs of other trading activities
The trading activity is as follows:
2023 2022
£ £
Sales 104,099 111,567
Cost of sales (80,116) (80,470)
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Gross profit 23,983 31,097
Other income 634 16
Overheads (15,524) (18,012)
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Net surplus 9,093
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13,101
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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

10. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type

Activities
undertaken County Total Funds Total Funds
directly events 2023 2022
£ £ £ £
Activities 21,388 2,448 23,836 9,272
Donations 2,500 2,500 900
Salaries and pensions 27,426 27,426 22,676
Stationery and postage 6,846 6,846 7,826
PR and advertising 915 915 1,491
Telephone 1,564 1,564 1,362
Rent, utilities and cleaning 9,351 9,351 4,830
Insurances and licences 7,300 7,300 6,292
Travelling and subsistence 8,053 8,053 1,773
Repairs and renewals 17,721 17,721 28,478
Professional fees 3,314
Bank charges and interest 360 360 232
Depreciation 886 886 802
Training 150 150
Sundries 3,625 3,625 6,221
Other meeting costs 277
Governance costs 7,030 7,030 5,331
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115,115 2,448 117,563 101,077
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Expenditure on charitable activities includes restricted expenditure of £Nil (2022: £2,700).

Analysis of governance costs

Unrestricted **Total Funds Unrestricted ** **Total Funds Unrestricted ** Total Funds Total Funds
Funds 2023 Funds 2022
£ £ £ £
Accountancy fees 1,745 1,745 1,615 1,615
Independent examination fee 3,950 3,950 3,660 3,660
Costs of Trustees' meetings 1,335 1,335 56 56
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7,030 7,030 5,331 5,331
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Net gains on investments
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2023 Funds 2022
£ £ £ £
Gains/(losses) on listed investments 1,920 1,920
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Net income/(expenditure)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2023 2022
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 886 802
Operating lease payments - equipment 1,278
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৶৶৶৶

11. Net gains on investments

12. Net income/(expenditure)

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Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

13. Staff costs

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

2023 2022
£ £
Wages and salaries 35,166 34,126
Social security costs (1,904)
Employer contributions to pension plans 2,247 1,783
ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ
37,413
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
34,005
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶

The average head count of employees during the year was 2 (2022: 2). The average number of fulltime equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:

2023 2022
No. No.
Number of employees 1
৶৶৶৶
2
৶৶৶৶

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2022: Nil).

14. Trustee remuneration and expenses

The Trustees received no remuneration during the year. Travel and out of pocket expenses amounting to £229 (2022 - £935) have been reimbursed to 4 Trustees (2022 - 3 Trustees).

15. Transfers between funds

The balance of the surplus arising on the county trading shop for 2023, £9,093, together with an amount of £9,800 for rent was transferred from general funds to the Alec Bussey Centre Fund.

In addition a transfer of £134 has been made to general funds from the Norfolk County Team Active Support Unit designated fund.

A transfer of £7,500 has also been made between the Two Mile Bottom and general funds in relation to the purchase of a tractor mower for use on the site.

16. Intangible assets

Website
£
Cost
At 1 Apr 2022 and 31 Mar 2023 4,114
৶৶৶৶৶৶
Amortisation
At 1 Apr 2022 and 31 Mar 2023 4,113
৶৶৶৶৶৶
Carrying amount
At 31 Mar 2023 1
৶৶৶৶৶৶
At 31 Mar 2022 1
৶৶৶৶৶৶

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

17. Tangible fixed assets

Land and Fixtures and
buildings fittings Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 Apr 2022 165,817 24,567 190,384
Additions 7,500 7,500
ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ
At 31 Mar 2023 165,817 32,067 197,884
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
Depreciation
At 1 Apr 2022 23,484 23,484
Charge for the year 886 886
ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ
At 31 Mar 2023 24,370 24,370
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
Carrying amount
At 31 Mar 2023 165,817 7,697 173,514
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
At 31 Mar 2022 165,817
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
1,083
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
166,900
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶

The Norfolk County Scout Council owns land at Eaton Vale, however, they have granted a 99 year lease in respect of this land to Eaton Vale Scout & Guide Activity Centre Limited which commenced 1 April 1999. No rental income is received. Ownership of the land is now vested in the Scout Association Trust Corporation, as custodian trustee for Norfolk County Scout Council. In view of the long lease, the land is not recognised in the accounts.

18. Investments

Listed Other
investments investments Total
£ £ £
Cost or valuation
At 1 Apr 2022 150,000 150,000
Additions 100,000 100,000
Fair value movements 1,920 1,920
ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ
At 31 Mar 2023 101,920 150,000 251,920
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
Impairment
At 1 Apr 2022 and 31 Mar 2023
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
Carrying amount
At 31 Mar 2023 101,920 150,000 251,920
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
At 31 Mar 2022 150,000 150,000
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶

All investments shown above are held at valuation.

Financial assets held at fair value

The fair value of listed securities is determined by reference to the quoted price for these assets in an active market at the balance sheet date.

Other investments comprise freehold property at Old Lakenham, which is let to the 1st Norwich Sea Scouts at a peppercorn rent of £250 per year under a thirty year lease which commenced 22 August 2011.

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

19. Stocks
2023 2022
£ £
Stock 38,825 38,087
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
20. Debtors
2023 2022
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 218,994 13,724
Other debtors 22,060 20,504
ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ
241,054 34,228
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
21. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2023 2022
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 345,703 118,074
Social security and other taxes 1,961 1,306
Other creditors 4,316 871
ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ
351,980 120,251
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
22. Deferred income
2023 2022
£ £
At 1 April 2022 111,799 201,004
Amount released to income (111,799) (201,004)
Amount deferred in year 340,008 111,799
ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ
At 31 March 2023 340,008 111,799
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶

Deferred income comprises income from subscriptions received in advance and events which are due to take place after the year end.

23. Government grants

The amounts recognised in the financial statements for government grants are as follows:

2023 2022
£ £
Recognised in income from donations and legacies:
Government grants income
৶৶৶৶
2,667
৶৶৶৶৶৶

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

24. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds
At Gains and At
1 Apr 2022 Income Expenditure Transfers losses 31 Mar 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
General funds 129,544 218,810 (202,056) (11,259) 1,920 136,959
Future Scout
Development Fund 50,014 68 50,082
Alec Bussey
Centre 329,497 19,292 (11,147) 18,893 356,535
Norfolk Scout
Canoe Team
Active Support Unit
NORJAM 46,243 898 47,141
Norfolk County
ASU 134 (134)
Norfolk County
Shooting ASU
Trading post 12,000 12,000
Two Mile Bottom 12,000 (7,500) 4,500
Ian Hickson
Memorial 4,000 4,000
ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ
583,432 239,068 (213,203) 1,920 611,217
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
At Gains and At
1 Apr 2021 Income Expenditure Transfers losses 31 Mar 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
General funds 159,069 172,491 (181,157) (20,859) 129,544
Future Scout
Development Fund 50,012 2 50,014
Alec Bussey
Centre 307,839 13,437 (14,680) 22,901 329,497
Norfolk Scout
Canoe Team
Active Support Unit 6,139 (359) (5,780)
NORJAM 46,219 24 46,243
Norfolk County
ASU 134 134
Norfolk County
Shooting ASU 480 445 (663) (262)
Trading post 12,000 12,000
Two Mile Bottom 12,000 12,000
Ian Hickson
Memorial 4,000 4,000
ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ
593,892 186,399 (196,859) 583,432
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶

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The Norfolk County Scout Council

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

24. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)

The Future Scout Development Fund is to be used to ensure that resources are available to recommence Scouting Activities at the Alec Bussey Centre in the future and support Scouting development in the County.

The Alec Bussey Centre Fund was formed to promote the development of Scouting in Norfolk and to refurbish the centre in Rowington Road, Norwich, to act as a resource centre. Funds have been raised internally and from a number of trusts, corporate and private donations to support the refurbishment and ongoing development project.

The Norfolk Scout Canoe Team Active Support Unit existed to provide training and support for adventurous water activities across the County and to afford the opportunity for young people and adults to try this exciting skill. The remaining funds were transferred back to the general fund at the previous year end following the activities undertaken being transferred to the control of Norfolk Scouts.

The NORJAM fund relates to funds raised via NORJAM events, which have previously taken place every four years. Administration and organisational expenses were reflected in the accounting period in which they were incurred and were covered by the income from the events.

The Norfolk County Scout Active Support Unit existed to support the work of all sections and adult training across the County. The Unit provided teams of staff for county events and offers the opportunity for adults to continue their association with Scouting. These activities have now been transferred to the control of Norfolk Scouts, with the fund balance being transferred to the general fund.

The Norfolk Scout Shooting Active Support Unit existed to provide training and support for shooting activities. The remaining funds were transferred back to the general fund at the previous year end following the activities undertaken being transferred to the control of Norfolk Scouts.

The Trading Post fund has been designated towards future unforeseen costs in connection with the Trading Post.

The Two Mile Bottom fund has been designated as a reserve towards the development of the Two Mile Bottom county campsite.

The Ian Hickson Memorial fund was formerly part of the Norfolk Scout Canoe Team Active Support Unit and is held towards additional storage needs.

Restricted funds
At Gains and At
1 Apr 2022 Income Expenditure Transfers losses 31 Mar 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Red House Trust 300 300
৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶
At Gains and At
1 Apr 2021 Income Expenditure Transfers losses 31 Mar 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Red House Trust 3,000 (2,700) 300
৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶

Funding has been received from Red House Youth Trust towards Paddleboard equipment at the Two Mile Bottom campsite.

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Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

25. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Intangible assets 1 1
Tangible fixed assets 173,514 173,514
Investments 251,920 251,920
Current assets 537,762 300 538,062
Creditors less than 1 year (351,980) (351,980)
ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ
Net assets 611,217 300 611,517
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Intangible assets 1 1
Tangible fixed assets 166,900 166,900
Investments 150,000 150,000
Current assets 386,782 300 387,082
Creditors less than 1 year (120,251) (120,251)
ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄৄ
Net assets 583,432 300 583,732
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
26. Financial instruments
The carrying amount for each category of financial instrument is as follows:
2023 2022
£ £
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure
Investments 250,000 150,000
৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶৶
27. Operating lease commitments
The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
2023 2022
£ £
Not later than 1 year 1,278 1,278
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 3,835 5,113
ৄৄৄৄৄৄ ৄৄৄৄৄৄ
5,113 6,391
৶৶৶৶৶৶ ৶৶৶৶৶৶

28. Related parties

Eaton Vale Scout & Guide Activity Centre Limited is a related party of The Norfolk County Scout Council due to common trustees - David Human, Wendy Human and Adrian Lupson were trustees of both entities. During the year the Charity paid £917 (2022: £479) for room hire provided by Eaton Vale Scout & Guide Activity Centre Limited.

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