Scouts 1st Kesgrave ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
1st Kesgrave Scout Group TRUSTEES REPORT Annual Report 31 March 2024 REFERERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Registered Chan'ty No. Group Registration No. Charity contact name.. Charity contact address: Charity main address: Chan'ty website; 305662 L 246931 Mrs Celia Comber 7 Quantock Ck)se, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP5 1AS The Scout Hall. Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JF W.ke5graVescouts.Org. uk Trustees who manage the charlty (as per the old Executlve Structure) Date appointed Date resigned PRESIDENT THE TRUSTEES - Ex Offtcio Group Scout Leader Mr Tony Smith 13 July 2024 Mr Gareth Cox Mr Jonathan Ogden Mr Carl Gloass Mr Nick Hepplestone Mrs Karen Pringle Mrs Celia Comber Mrs Melanie Clack Mr Alex Leggett Mr Henry Slim Mrs Michelle Higgins Chaiman Vice- Chairman Secretsry Treasurer Beaver Leader Representative Cub Leader Representative Scout Leader Representatlve Explorer Leader Representalive 1 January 2013 1 September 2023 1 September 2023 17 June 2004 27 June 2015 10 May 2000 1 July 1988 16 July 2022 16 July 2022 16 July 2022 16 June 2017 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 THE TRUSTEES - Elected Parent Rep. Par8nt Rep. Parent Rep. Parent Rep. Parent Rep Parent Rep, Elected Elected Mr Daniel Thomas Mr Gareth Brown Mr Jonathan Ashley Mrs Melanie Meekings Mrs Kale Howard Mrs Gina Keinhans Mr Gareth Cox Mr Matthew Clack 12 July2021 13 July 2020 22 October 2012 13 July 2020 3 July 2023 3 July 2023 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 31 March 2023 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 THE TRUSTEES - Nominated Health & Safely Hall Booking Secretary Rupert Fison Centre Director Fundraising Team Fundraising Team Fundraising Team Outdoor Actwities V8Gant Mr5 Judith Francis Mr Alan Comber Mrs Carol Ball Mrs Jean Bridle Mrs Sarah Linse Mrs Jo Saagi 1 June 1996 1 January 1986 1 January 1991 1 September 1983 14July 2018 16 July 2006 3 July 2023 December 2023 13 July 2024 THE TRUSTEES - Co-¢Wted Mr Tony Smith Mrs Tracey Vobe 1 April 1992 l January 2008 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 Cuslodian Trustees The Scout A550ciation Trust Corporation, Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Chingford, London E4 7QW Professional Advisors Sanker8 Santander. Bridle Rd, Bootle, Merseyside. L30 4GB United Trust Bank Ltd, One Ropemaker Sl, London EC2Y 9AW Cambridge and Counties Bank, Chamwood Court. New Walk, Leicesler LE16TE Barclays Bank Investments M&G Charities, PO Box 9038, Chelmsford. CM99 2XF Independent Examiner. Christine Wade, Hastings Wade. 58-60 Slowupland Road. Stowmatket. IP14 SAL
1st Kesgrave Scout Group Annual Report 31 March 2024 STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document The 1st Kesgrave Scout Group is part of the Scout Association and belongs to the Deben Scout District. The Group's governing documents are those of the Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Constitution The Group is a trust established under its rules, which are common to all Scouts. Trustee selection The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. At the AGM on 13th July there were a number of resignations in order to reduce the number of trustees to comply with new directions from the Scout Association to have a maximum of 12 trustees. Govemance The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board (formerly the Group Executive Committee) the members of which are the 'Charity Trustees, of the 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 returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The Executive Committee consisled of 3 Independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout Leader (GSL), individual section leaders and parent representation. The Trustee Board will have a Chair, Treasurer and GSL and then up to 9 other elected trustees and will continue to meet 3 times a year. Members of the Trustee Board need to complete training within the first few months of joining the committee. This Group Trustee Board exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments and is responslble for.. The maintenance of Group propety, The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance. The insurance of persons, propety 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. Risk and Internal Control The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are: Damage to the building, propety, and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property, and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the church, community centre and other Scout Groups. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents Insuran in place to mitigate against permanent 105S. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters, and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The Group does hold a reserve, which should 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 permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there were a reduction in the number of leaders to an UnaCptab]e level in a particular section or the group 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. Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 14. If there were 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<ase scenario, the complete c105ure of the Group.
1st Kesgrave Scout Group Annual Report 31 March 2024 The group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagernent or loss. these include 2 signatories for all payments and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered. 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 positive contribution to society. The Values of Scoutlng As Scouts we are guided by these values". Integrity - We act with integrity,. we are honest, trustworthy 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 attitudes. Co-operation - We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends. The Scout Method Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults. work together based on the values of Scouting and.. enjoy what they are doing and have fun take part in activities indoors and outdoors learn by doing share in spiritual reflection take responsibility and make choices undertake new and challenging activities make and live by their Promise. Volunteers All the section leaders and helpers are volunteers and volunteers carry out all the fundraising. The only paid employee of the charity is the cleaner who helps to look after the daY-tdaY wnning of the premises. Public Beneflt The Group rneets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE The Group was formed in April 1927 and comprises Beaver Colonies, three Cub Packs and Scout Troops. Membership has reduced this year due to the reduction in the number of sections and the reduction in the membership of each section. Chaimian's Address AGM 2024 Honoured Guests, Leaders, Supporters. parents and young people - welcome to the Annual Group Meeting for 2024 here at the camping field at our Family Camp. I hope that you have been enjoying everything that has been going on - it takes a lol of effort to put this sort of event on and l am sure we are all very grateful to all those who have worked and planned to put this event on. During the past year we have seen a change of GSL with Jono Ogden and he comes on board just as Scout HQ announced the Transformation Programme which is looking at how Scouting 15 managed at all leve15 and also how it's viewed from outside with planned changes to role names. These will take place when the new HQ data system is in place, planned now at the end of 2024, but we can start to Use the new names locally if we like to be more aligned to the 'team working and leading, approach being promoted, but it will take time to get used tol One of the largest changes ever to have happened is when the Group Trustee Board set the process in motion to buy a greenfseld site right outside our own back-door.. well, just across the road. It was an opportunity too good to miss on a number of fronts and so the 'The Garden,, as it is affectionately known, was acquired at auction and a team of volunteers have, after a lot of hard work, now transformed the former back garden to a useful facility for Scouting activities as well as equipment Storage. An official opening is planned for later in the year. There is no doubt that 'Volunteering' is a valuable activity to consider to not only help with running organisations or clubslsocieties in numerous ways, but to also help ourselves sometimes too; that's when we can fit it in with any 'spare time. that we rnay have. We have a waiting list ot young people wanting to join Scouting and take part in the programme of activities to build up their own resilience and nurture their own 'skills for life, and to meet that need, the group needs more adults to train and become leaders. If you would like to know more, then please come and talk to the leaders about whays involved.
1st Kesgrave Scout Group Annual Report 31 March 2024 Coupled with that is the need for Group Trustees, those people that ensure the group meets all the requirements of the Scout Association rules and regulats'ons as well as those from the Charity Commission. With the Transformation going on. at this AGM, we have a number of changes to take account of and the size and shape of the Group Trustee Board has required changes which we will be putling in place from now on which means some roles are disappearing. I would like to specifically thank the Group Trustees for the dedication and service that they have given over the years. Our centenary year is in 2027 and it only through volunteers taking on the many tasks involved in managing the group and its facilities and providing the Scouting Programme that thi5 all happens; without them, it would all literally crumble and to those volunteers currently in the group in Iheir many guises, I say a really HUGE 'THANK YOU, as it is you who continue to make this group achieve what it does for Ihe young people and community of Kesgrave. Thank you ALL very much for your support! Carl Gloess Chair Gmup Scout Leadeffs Report After an impressive 12-year tenure, Gareth has made the decision to transilion from his role as group scout leader. This transition, which was preceded by a period of advertisement. has led to my decision to step into the role. l am excited to continue contributing to the Scout group, a communily I have been a part of for nearly 30 years, and to Kesgrave as a whole. Over the past year, all sections have participated in their own camps and sleepovers, enabling activilies to be attempted that would generally be outside the scope of a meeting. These are always a brilliant opportunity for leaders to get to know members better. This is in addition to regular events both locally and wider across the District and County. In Oclober, the trustee board had the opportunity to secure a piece of land just behind the hall. Thls significant acquisition will shape the future of our group for decades to come. One of our long-standing needs has been ready access to our own green space. This new land will empower sections to run activities locally that previously had to be undertaken away from Kesgrave, sparking a new era of possibilities. All sections are currently developing plans to utilise it regularly. As with any organisation, several leaders have stepped back this year. However, we have welcomed three new leaders to our beaver section, helping secure its future. As part of the wider Scouting, a new year-long transformation project launched at the beginning of 2024, with an increased focus on training, safety. safeguarding, and flexibility, which will ultimately make the experience better for bolh young people and adults. Having been in post for eight months, it still amazes me the number of supporters and leaders we have within the group and how they all work together towards the common goal of providing Scouting within Kesgrave. This could be from monthly jumble sales, to the Christmas fayre or weekly section meetings. Thank you will never be enough, but you make managing one of the largest groups in the country a lot easier and a pleasure. Jonathan Ogden Group Scout Leader Beaver 5tIon Report We contlnue to introduce some great traditional scouting activities, as well as prioritising the 6 challenge badges, and a few beavers are near to achieving their bronze award. Throughout the year the Beavers have enjoyed many activities. such as cooking, fire lighting, building fires, knots, pioneering. first aid, hikes, games, plus Others. We also had a visit from a fire engine which was fun and interesting. The Beavers all seem to enjoy the programme. Beavers enjoyed an outdoor camp at Hallowtree despite the wind and the rain. We Managed to learn new skills, played wide games, grass sledging, and Vnt on a hike, amongst other activities. We have been lucky to have some new Eeaders, who bring enthusiasm, energy and ideas, which strengthen the Beaver section. We are looking forward to another fun, action packed year of scouting, using the new outdoor space. Thank you to all volunteers, parents, for your continued support, which is always needed to continue to deliver fun and challenging programme. Mel Clack (Sunshine) Lark Beavers.
1st Kesgrave Scout Gmup Annual Report 31 March 2024 Cub Section Report We've had a great year at Cubs, which has included a sleepover where we did some fun experiments for the science badge and kept everyone well fed and well entertained - the leaders even managed to get some sleepl The Cubs in all three packs have worked hard this year and achieved many things and it's been great to see several silver awards issued across the three packs. Some highlights for Bader Cub Pack included a visiting fire engine (which gave the GSL a bit of a shock) with all the cubs having a go with the fire hose- the bins have never looked cleaner. We've done a lot this year, with highlights such as cooking up food at kiln farm with campfire songs, hiking round Foxhall heath in the dark, Christmas paty and disco, a visit to the doggie daycare, and using cubs as stop motion models for the digital Maker badge. Meanwhile, Constable Cub Pack said goodbye to Tracey and Merrf at the end of a fun Summer term out and about including den building, making and sailing model rafts and making burgers from scratch. Michelle took over the reins in September since then the cubs have been working on their digital maker skills at BT, lurning out pancakes successfully, and taking part in many other exciiing activities. Wolsey Cub Pack has also had another great year. They have taken part in a huge range of activities including visits to BT, Princes Street Fire Station and the local bowling alley. They also have a good number of Cubs signed up to take part in upcoming camp5, induding our own Cubs camp. Lots of badges have been awarded. and seven Cubs are expected to complete their Chief Scouts Silver Award this term too! Numbers in the pack have gone up slightly and this term we have 29 Cubs on the register. Additional adult 5UPPOrt has been required. and we have successfully implemented a parent rota - thank you to those parents who have so kindly given their time up to support U5. Alex Leggett 88der Cubs Seout Sectlon Report The Scouts have again run a joint programme across all the Troops. Camps have included a cycle ride from Mundford to Kesgrave over two days and with plenty of cake stops along the way. In May some attended the District Camp held at Henham Park and then in July there was the opportunity to enjoy water activities on the Deben at the County Wet Weekend. This 15 always a great experience, being one of the few greenfield (ie no toilets or running water) camps that we hold. The scouts get to use sailing dinghies, canoes, kayaks and pulling boats along with a trip on some rather larger yachts. Summer camp saw 20 scouts spend a week at Warren Oak near Ledbury in Shropshire. Activities included a canoe paddle down the River Wye where they negotiated some rapids. They also squeezed through some very narrow passages whilst caving, followed by climbing up a rock face. There was a session on SUPS, a visit to the Black Country Museum and a cycle ride in the Forest of Dean. The last day Saw us walking to the top of the Malvern Hills where the view was magnificent. In the Autumn Term we held our usual challenge camp and talked to other scouts around the world at JOTI. At Christmas the Scouts helped with the fundraising by delivering the Christmas Cards. Then during the Spring Term we took part in the District Gooking competition and the older scouts went to the Dislrict Phoenix camp. We held an expedition hike from Rendlesham Forest back to Grundisburgh via Bredfield which gave us some challenges with flooded roads and fields and a few scouts prepared to compete in the Nalional Archery Competition at Hemel Hempstead in May. Meetings included cooking nights, a karaoke night, building rafts, archery and first aid. There have been lots of badges awarded including five Gold Awards and lots of new skills Seamt. The Scout Hall The H211 has is now in its 20th year and continues to be widely used by both our own sections and other community Groups and for private parties.
1st Kesgrave Scout Group Annual Report 31 March 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW This has been another sound financial year for the Group. The decision to purchase the new "Garden" has obviously resulted in a restructuring of our investments with the closure of the M&G Charibond and the investment with Cambridge and Counties which fortunatety matured just at the right time. We have also been fortunate to receive a donation of £20,000 which has helped the Group to fund the work such as the connection of utilities and the new fence and sheds. The hire of the hall has enabled us to pay for most of the running costs of the building, leaving the income from membership fees and our usual fundraising to support the activities of the Group such as camps etc. Whilst many of the events run on a break-even basis there have been some camps that have been subsidised by the Group as it was acknowledged that many young people are still struggling with staying away from home after COVID and are reluctant to attend the events on offer. We need to re establish these events and encourage more to attend rather than cancel due to lack of funds. Reserves and Investments It is the intention of the trustees to continue to keep a reserve for upkeep and repair of the hall, and at least one year's expenses for the running of the Group. During the year a new deposit account was opened to hold surplus cash, Investments which reach maturity will be reinvested in similar cash investrnents with the best available interest rates. Approved by Group Scout Leader {now known as Group Lead Volunteer) Treasurer Date 13 July 2024
1st Kesgrave Scout Group Annual Report 31 March 2024 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Total Total INCOMING RESOURCES 2024 2023 Income fmm.. Voluntary income Charitable activities Other trading activities Investment income 30,368 15,226 21,458 27,540 10,939 21,736 21,716 24,818 Total £ 94,592 £ 79,209 RESOURCES EXPENDED Raising funds Investment management costs Fundraising costs Charitable activities other 26,306 5,011 25,819 11,916 24,175 4,595 32,936 12,215 Total £ 69,052 £ 73,921 Net Income before Investment galnslllosses) 25,540 5,288 Gainsl(losses) on investments 3,696 {4,011) Net movement In funds 29,236 1,277 Reconciliation of funds Fund balance brought forward 673,483 672,206 Fund balance carried forward £ 702,719 £ 673,483 The annexed notes form an integral part of these accounts
1st Kesgrave Scout Group Annual Report 31 March 2024 BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets Investments 471,842 160,393 284,546 162,454 632,235 447,000 CURRENT ASSETS Stock Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 10 11 12 458 13.716 72,405 416 11.756 226,911 Total current assets Less: Creditors Amounts falling due within one year 13 86,579 239,083 (16,095) (12,600) Net current assets 70,484 226,483 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES £ 702,719 £ 673,483 FUNDS General Fund 702,719 673,483 TOTAL FUNDS £ 702,719 £ 673,483 Approved by Group Scout Leader (now known as Group Lead Volunteer) Treasurer Date 13 July 2024 The annexed note5 form an integral part of these accounts
1st Kesgrave Scout Group Annual Report 31 March 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Basis of preparation Basls of accounting The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The accounts have been prepared In accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities., Slalèmenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS102} issued In October 2019, the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Iland IFRS102). the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The financial statements have been Prepared to give a 'tnJe and fair view. and hav8 departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008 onty to the extent rerfuired lo provide a 'Irue and fair, view. The departure has involved followlng the Accounting and Reporting by Charities-. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charilte5 preparlng Ihelr annual accounts in accordance wrth the Flnanclal Reporting Standard and applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS102) issued In October 2019 rather than the Accounllng and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practi¢e effectw& ffom 1 April 2005 which has been wilhdr84ffi. The financial slalemenls are prepared on 8 going concern basis undef the hi5toriGal convention. The financial slalemenls are presented in Sterling whlch is the functional curTen¢y of the ¢harity and rounded to the nearest pound. Change in Basis There has been no change to the acc4unling polkles or estimat&s {valuatlon rules and methods of ac¢ounling} sirtt last year. Accounting policies Recognillon of incomlng Rosources These are included In the Slalemgnt of Financial Adivilles (SOFA) when - the ¢harity becomes enlilled lo the reSour- the Iruslges are virtually certain they will receNe the resour¢es,' and - the monelary value can be measured wllh 5ufficignl reliablllty. Membershlp subs¢ripUons Memberships subs¢riplion colleded on behalf of other parts of the S¢out Movement are reported In the SOFA nel of any amount paid out. fhls is becausé th888 subscrfpllons are in offgct held as agen15 before belng pald out. Olfsetting There has been no offsgtting of assets and Ilabllllles. or inc(xne and expen$e$, unless requlred or permllled by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102. Grants and donations Grants and donalKJns are only Inchjded In the SOFA when the charlty has vncondilional entillemenl lo the resources Tax reGlalm$ on ¢Jonalions and gifts Incorrlng resourcos from lax redaims are Irlduded In the SOFA when they are ceiVed Glfts In klnd Gifts in kind for Sale or di51ribulion a Included in Ihg accounls as gWt$ only when sold or dlslilbuted by the charity. Glfts In kind for use by the charity arg not valued or includgd in the accounts Donated servlces arKI Fa¢illtles The value placed on these resources is not included In the acxounts Volunteer help The value of 8ny voluntary help recelved Is not included in the ac¢ounls Inve$trn8nt income This is included In the accounts when re¢efved. Investrnent gains and h)sses Thi5 includes any gain or10s5 on the sale of investments and any gain or105s reSu1ng from revaluing inveslmenls lo market value at the end of the year. Liablllty recognition Llabilities ore recognlsed as 500n as there 1$ a kgal or construcllve oblHJalion committing tho charlty to pay out resources. Governan and Support costs Governance costs comprise all costs Nivolving public a¢UntablIty of the charity and its compliance with gulatIon and good pracltce. Thes8 costs have been included in the chaiitable actNity costs. stocks and work In progress These are valued at the lower of cost or martet value Current a55el Investments The charTiy has investments of cash and cash equivalents with a maturlty date of less than one year held f¢X investment purposes rather than to meet short term cash commitments as they fall due. io
1st Kesgrave Scout Gmup Annual Report 31 March 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARGH 2024 Analysis of Incoming resources 2024 2023 Voluntary income Membership subscriptions Income tax recovered Less.. Membership fees paid 15,265 3,010 (8,972) 14,399 2,391 (7,348) 9,303 21,065 9,442 1,497 Donations and Gifts £ 30,368 £ 10,939 The Group also receives an 800/0 reduction in rales as a charity and this year also received 50 % relief period Retail, Hospitality and Lelsure discount stheme- the total of this relief was £3.594.24 (2023 - £3,789.74) 2024 2023 Charitable Activities Group Family Camp Troop income (camps etc) Cub income Beaver Income Canoeing Gas Scarves and woggles 5,223 13,813 280 639 1,620 46 115 12,484 2,399 233 110 £ 15,226 £21,736 2024 2023 Other Trading Activities Jumble Sale Christmas Craft Sale Christmas Cards BBQ Firework Night 500 Club Sundry Activities 7.571 6,281 2,833 2,010 1,784 742 237 6,944 7,773 2,836 1,615 1,557 869 322 £ 21,458 £ 21,716 2024 2023 Investment I ncome Interest (gross) on bank accounts Hall Rent FIT Tariff Income 3.770 22,748 1,022 2,679 21,368 771 £ 27,540 £24,818 li
1st Kesgrave Scout Group Annual Report 31 March 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Analysls of resources expended (cont) 2024 2023 Other resources expended Depreciation Loss on disposal of assets 11,916 12,205 10 £11,g16 £ 12,215 Trustees and other related parties Trustee expenses reimbursed 2024 2023 Treasurer Other trustees 13,563 138 14,554 451 £13,701 £ 15,005 All amounts paid were to reimburse expenditure on behalf of the Group to 2 trustees (2023: 2> Trustee remuneration in the year ended 31 March 2024 was nil (2023 nil) There were no related party transactions during the year. Fees for examining the accounts 2024 2023 Independent examiners fees 210 210 £210 £210 Staff Costs 2024 2023 Gross wages Employers Nalional Insurance Pension 8,226 7,875 438 594 £ 8,664 £ 8,469 Average number of full-time equivalent employees Cleaning and caretaking The Group has a pension scheme with NEST. No employee was paid more than £60,000 Flxed Assets Garden Building Improvements Furniture & Equipment Land rotal Cost At 1 April 2023 Additions Disposals 83,643 188,347 319,554 108,365 214 (109) 511,562 199,212 {109) 10.651 At 31 March 2024 £ 271,990 £ 319,554 £ 10,651 £ 108,470 £ 710,665 Depreciation At 1 April 2023 Depreciation for year On disposals 17,398 669 120.453 6.423 89.165 4,824 (109) 227,016 11,916 {109} At 31 March 2024 £ 18,067 £ 126,876 £ 93,880 £ 238,823 At 31 March 2024 £ 253,923 £ 192,678 £ 10,651 £ 14,590 £ 471,842 At 31 March 2023 £ 66,245 £ 199,101 £ 19,200 £ 284,546 13
1st Kesgrave Scout Group Annual Report 31 March 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Flxed Ass&s (cont) Depreciation is calculated to write down the value of fixed assets over their expected useful lives. The rates used are Furniture and equipment Lease premium Building Garden Improvements 250/0 {RB) over 125 years {SL) over 50 years (SL) over 25 years (SL) In 1997 the oroup acquired a lease for 125 years of a ple of land on which it has built a Scout Hall which opened in 2004. The premium of the lease included the cost of providing the services to the site and the corrmunal infrastructure of square, car parks and paths that are shared by the other site users. In September 2023 the Group had the opportunity to buy a piece of land near to the Scout Hall at the back of one of the bungalows in Bell Lane which could be used as an outdoor Spa for scouting activities, Ao the land was designated as a building plot the price was high, but as the Group had enough funcs in the bank to purchase the land al auction, the trustees took the decision that the land would be a good investment opportunity and would make far beller use of the money than just sitting in the bank. The Group glso has some camping equipment and furniture from the old hall that has historically been written off as acquired. The assets have little or no open market value so the trustees have agreed that they should Je assumed to be fully depreciated for accounts purposes. Equipment for the new hall and new camping and activity equipment costing more than £100 is capitalised at cost. Investments 2024 2023 Cost at 151 April 2023 Gain on revaluation Transfer Total Total M&G Charifund M&G Charib)nd United Trust 50.000 50,000 53,844 103,844 99,564 62,890 (50,000) 56.549 56,549 Market value at year end £ 100,000 £ 6,549 £ 53,844 £ 160,393 £ 162,454 Historical cost £ 106,549 £ 182,086 Market value Gainl{Loss) at year end for year Represented by: M&G CharifLnd M&G Charibond United Trust 103,844 4,280 (584} 56,549 £ 160,393 £ 3,696 10 Stock 2024 2023 At 1 April 2023 Added in the year Expensed in the year 416 1,634 (1,592) 473 224 (281) At 31 March 2024 £458 £416
1st Kesgrave Scout Group Annual Report 31 March 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 11 Debtors 2024 2023 Membership fees - next year Other debtors Prepayments 9,486 1,494 2,736 9,065 643 2,048 £ 13,716 £ 11,756 12 Cash at bank and in hand 2024 2023 Cambridge & Counties United Trust Santander Business Reward Saver Santander Business Direct Saver Santander Current Account Santander Current Account Barclays Premium Barclays Hall Hire Barclays General Current Barclays Fundraising PayPal Go Cardless Cash 83,339 54,949 32,681 8,331 4,283 24,196 2,817 11,082 34,680 18,157 3,884 1,173 12,638 5,002 691 214 587 612 £ 72,405 £ 226,911 13 Current Ilabllltles Amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Summer Camp Archery Camp Cycle camp Cub camp Activity equipment Beaver Sleepover District Camp Hall- income in advance Hall- gas, electricity, water and repairs Cake stall money re SK run General expenses Examiners fee Christmas Post Photocopier Trustees expenses Rupert Fison Centre Ltd Explorer account Computer Glub Christmas dinner Flixton Trip OSM 3,540 1,326 345 200 120 30 626 395 4,377 72 23 420 100 10 1,071 1,798 913 687 42 2,145 1,815 110 1,075 958 2,723 210 353 1.809 538 42 507 310 £16,095 £ 12,600 14 Capital Commitments In March 2020 the Trustee Board had approved quotes of £3,018 for the redecoration Of the hall of which £445 had been paid, £1,950 is included in creditors for work done but not invoiced and £623 related to work still not carried out. 15
1st Kesgrave Scout Group Annual Report 31 March 2024 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE 1ST KESGRAVE SCOUT GROUP I report on the accounts of the 1 st Kesgrave Scout Group for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2024, whi¢h are set out on pages 2 to 15. Respective responslbilities ol trustees and examlner As the eharily trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Acl 20111'The Act,). I raport in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carrted out under sectKsn 145 of the 2011 Act and in knarrying aut my examination I have followed all the applicable Direction5 given by the Charily Commisslon under section 145{5}{b} of the Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examinatson. I confirm that no materlal matters have come to my atlenlion In connection with the examination giving me ¢ause lo believe that in any material respect.. l. Accountin9 rewrds We not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act.. or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records." or 3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirernents concerning the form and conlei)l of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requlrement that the accounts give a 'true and faiv view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come a¢r055 no other matters in connection with the examination lo wl)l¢l) allenlion Should b8 drawn in thls report In order to enable a proper understanding of the a¢Gounls to be reached, CJi-, Chrlstine D Wade FCCA Chartered Certlfied Accountant Name.. Quallfication Address: Hastingswade 58-60 Stowupland Road stowmarket Suffolk IP14 SAL Date..