2022-03-31-accounts

Description	Description	ofthe charity's	ofthe charity's	ofthe charity's	ofthe charity's	ofthe charity's	trusts
Type of governing				document					The Group's governing documents are those ofthe The
									Scout Association. They consist ofa Royal Charter, which		in
									turn gives authority to the Bye Laws ofthe Association and
									The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout
(e.g. trust		deed,	constitution)						Association.
How the	charity		is constituted
									The Group is a trust established under its rules which are
(e.g. trust,		association,			company)				common to all Scouts.
Trustee selection				methods					The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
(e.g. appointed				by, elected			by)		Organisation and Rules ofThe Scout Association.
Additional		governance				issues (optional			information but encouraged as best practice)
You may	choose			to include			additional		The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee,
information,		where relevant.					, about:		the members ofwhich are the 'Charity Trustees' ofthe 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.
Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training oftrustees; b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them									The Committee consists of3independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout Leaders, individual section leaders (ifopted to take the responsibility) and parent's representation and meets times per year.	on 4
									Members ofthe Executive Committee complete 'Essential
									Information for Executive Committee' training within the first
									5 months ofjoining the committee.
									This Group Executive Committee exists to support the
									Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities ofthe
									appointments and is responsible for:
									The maintenance of Group property;
									The raising offunds and the administration of Group finance;
									The insurance ofpersons, property and equipment;
									Group public occasions;
									Assisting in the recruitment ofleaders 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 Executive Committee has identified the major
risks to which they believe the Group is exposed, these hav
been reviewed and systems have been established to
mitigate against them. The main areas ofconcern that have
been identified are:
Damage to the building, property 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. Similar
reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The
Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in
place to mitigate against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. 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 permanently.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon
volunteers to run and administer the activities ofthe group.	If
there was a reduction 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 closure ofa section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure ofthe Group.
Reduction or loss ofmembers. The Group provides activities
for all young people aged 6to 18.Ifthere 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 ofa section. In the worst case scenario the complete
closure ofthe Group.
The group has in place systems of internal controls that are
designed to provide reasonable assurance against material
mismanagement or loss, these include 2signatories for all
payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure
that insurable risks are covered.

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Summary out in its	ofthe objects ofthe governing document		charity set	The Purpose ofScouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development,
				empowering them to make a positive contribution to			society.
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				The Values ofScouting
				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 IIethod
				Scouting takes place when young people,	in partnership			with
				adults, work together based on the
				values ofScouting 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.
Summary	ofthe main activities		in relation	The Group continues to offer a challenging		and stimulating
to these	objects			programme to develop and enhance the experience			of	the
				youngsters. The Group is particularly proud		of it's
				longstanding Royal Navy recognition and,	therefore,		places		a
				great emphasis on teaching the key skills	associated		with
				Seamanship. The Group is particularly proud ofthe			assets		it
				holds to enable these water based activities		to take place.

Summary	ofthe	main activities	in relation	With all restrictions being lifted itwas good to feel we were	With all restrictions being lifted itwas good to feel we were
to these	objects			back to 'normal'.
				I'm pleased to report that numbers ofyoung	people continue
				to rise, and we now have approximately 70within the Group.
				Adult members have increased too, a new Assistant Scout
				Leader, completing his training after coming	to 'help' at a
				very successful summer scout camp, a couple of new
				Executive Committee members and several	parents who are
				enthusiastic to help generally.
				Generally, a very successful year for the 4th	Lowestoft as we
				continue to work hard to provide good scouting for all our
				young people.
				Christine Stacey
				Group Scout Leader
Brief statement reserves		ofthe charity's	policy on	Reserves po),cy
				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
				615K.
				The Group held unrestricted reserves of	F35,387 at year
				end.
Quantify	and explain any designations			The Group maintains a Restricted fund,	which has been
				mainly sourced from fundraising for future camps, HQ
				maintenance, group van repairs/upgrade and group activity
				equipment.
Details ofany funds materially			in deficit	None

		Signature(s)
		Full name(s)	Christine Stacey	Alison Edwards
Position	(eg	Secretary, Chair)	Group Chair	Group Treasurer
		Date

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												Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds			Endowment funds		Total	funds	Last year
												tothe nearest 6	tothe nearest6			tothe nearest 6		tothe nearest 5		tothe nearest 5
A1 Receipts
Ca itation Net)												5430							5,430	1,868
Bank Interest
Donations												3,660							3,660	2,458
Government Grants												11,996							11,996	20,708
Fund Raisin												970							970	1,166
Trainin
Sund Recei	ts											4,898							4,898	1,205
Bad e Recei ts												29							29
Refund from Utilities																				147
u oa			ross		income				or			26,983							26,983	23,817
A2Asset and		investment						sales,
(see table).
									U	oa
					Total receipts							26,983							26,983	23,817
A3 Pa ments
Internet at Den																				66
Utilities												1,268							1,268	875
Insurance																			954	968
Repairs and Renewals												3,236							3,236
Other Activities
Donations IGrants
Training												182							182
Fund Raising												970							970
Equipment												1,979							1„979	886
Badge Purchases												736							736	37
Sundry Payments												11,616							11,616	1,144
Capitation
Cleaning												104							104	758
								Sub total				21,045							21,045	5,143
A4 Asset and			investment
urchases	see			table
								Sub total
				Total			payments					21,045							21,045	5,143
Net of		receiptsl(payments)										5,938							5,938	18,674
A5 Transfers		between				funds						2,585			2,585
A6 Cash funds			last,		year		end					26,864			9,231				36,096	17,421
Cash		funds			this			year		end		35,387			6,646				42,033	36,095
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