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1ST CUDDINGTON (WARSPITE) SEA SCOUT GROUP

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT 2021-22

2021 was Warspite’s 90th birthday; and was marked in a range of ways from daily historical social media posts to a special polo shirt; seen here on our Explorer Unit at Summer Camp.

Contents of the 2022 Annual Report

We were incredibly proud that our V17 Wheelyboat was chosen by the Wheelyboat Trust to represent them at the Southampton Boat Show.

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GROUP DETAILS

1st Cuddington (Warspite) Sea Scout

Group Headquarters: Water Activities Centre: Warspite Sea Scouts HQ 19B Ditton Reach Cunliffe Road Thames Ditton Ewell Surrey. Epsom KT7 0XB Surrey. KT19 0RJ

There are no facilities for mail at either of the above addresses.

All Correspondence to:

Graham Nash, Chairman of Trustees 87 Castle Avenue, East Ewell, Surrey. KT17 2PJ

Graham Nash Chairman Heather Smith Secretary Malcolm Hunt Treasurer Suzanne Pearson Claire Hunt Cub Scout Leader Richard Callaghan Hazel Draper Leonard Brooker Thomas Randall Alan Mobbs Shirley Clifton Peter Weekes Linda Grant Beaver Scout Leader Daniel Webber Gareth Weekes Richard Hunt Group Scout Leader Chris Bishop Explorer scout Leader Paul Draper

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Agenda for Annual General Meeting on Monday 12th September 2022 at 20:00

Note: Section Leaders and GSL are ex-offico members of the Executive unless they choose not to serve as trustees. This encompasses: Linda Grant (Beavers), Claire Hunt (Cubs), Chris Bishop (ESL), Richard Hunt (GSL). There is presently no appointed Scout Leader.

13.Any Other Business.

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Minutes for Annual General Meeting on Monday 6th September 2021 at 20:00 online.

  1. Chairman’s Welcoming and Opening Remarks – Graham Nash

Good evening. Thank you to everyone for joining us at our second and last AGM online. It has been a tremendous year. It has been incredible to have a successful camping season.

2. Apologies for Absence

Suzanne Pearson and Nicola and Neal Archer.

  1. Consideration and approval of the Minutes of the 2020 Annual General Meeting – Richard Hunt Matters arising – None

Acceptance of last year’s minutes: Proposed by Shirley Clifton. Seconded by Daniel Webster.

  1. Group Treasurer’s Report and adoption of the Accounts for the year ending 31st March 2021 – Malcolm Hunt Financially the last year (2020/21) was interesting.

On the negative side

On the positive side

The net impact was that the Group’s financial position improved. Going forward last year’s surplus will be utilised to improve the Group’s facilities and add additional assets for the benefit of current and future members.

This group has a long history providing experiences to children that they might not otherwise have. It has never been cheap but with the help of many hours of time given freely by generations of uniform leaders and others through fund raising and maintenance activities, the Group has endeavoured to keep subscriptions as low as possible. This year’s accounts include the subs from the Explorer Scout unit although the unit is part of the District setup.

The subs are used to fund central (Group) costs as well as provide monies for the Sections. The central costs are maintenance, insurance, day to day running costs as well as the District capitation charge. Last year subs contributed 78% (58%) of central costs. The balance was principally funded by Gift Aid claims. Donations and grants finance new equipment and training as well as a contribution towards renovations and repairs. Without the donations and grants purchases of new equipment would be restricted. In 2009 subs were increased to meet raising costs as well as urgent building maintenance. The Trustees continue to actively monitor the level of the subs.

Last year the Group’s programme of upgrading and improving our buildings, boat fleet and equipment was significantly curtailed. The cost of this expenditure was still significant (£16.5k) and it was funded principally from grants.

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This year’s pandemic has significantly impacted the Group’s activities and finances. Whilst many of our costs relating to activities have fallen, our ability to raise monies through fund raising events has been curtailed. Our only sources of funding have been the monthly subs, Christmas tree sales and various covid-19 related grants from Central Government. The net impact on the Group’s financial resources has been a significantly increase despite higher overheads. The Trustees have decided to use these surplus monies to improve the Group’s buildings and equipment over the near future.

Acceptance of accounts: Proposed by Peter Weekes. Seconded by Graham Nash.

5. Trustees Report for the year ending 31st March 2021 delivered by the GSL – Richard Hunt

The beginning of this year, March 2020 was seven days into lockdown. The impact was unthinkable and unimaginable. Young people, and adults were not leaving the house & not meeting up. And yet, despite the adversity, or perhaps because of it, it has been a tremendous year in many ways.

The number of members has remained the same. Some children joined up online, even though their parents had never met us. They all have stayed, which is a testament to all involved and certainly very impressive. As soon as we were able to, Warspite was meeting in person; with young people kayaking the day after restrictions were eased.

Significant building work has been undertake n this year, principally the extension of the Water Activities Centre by 2 metres, including new fencing and new hard standing. This makes a tremendous difference to the site of ourselves and Ajax.

All of this is testament to the enthusiasm, skill and drive of our young people, parents, supporters & volunteers. As we enter our 90th year, the legacy created by those original scouts remains as strong as ever.

  1. Group Scout Leader’s nominations as Chairman of the Group Executive Committee and Trustees for 2021/22. I am pleased to announce that Graham Nash has agreed to carry on.

  2. Proposed by: Suzanne Pearson. Seconded by: Gareth Weekes. Carried

  3. Group Scout Leader’s nominations as members of the Group Executive Committee and Trustees for 2021/22.

Proposed by Seconded by
• Alan Mobbs Malcolm Hunt Daniel Webster Carried
• Len Brooker Graham Nash Heather Smith Carried
• Peter Weekes Richard Callaghan Claire Hunt Carried
• Gareth Weekes Malcolm Hunt Richard Callaghan Carried

  1. Election of Group Secretary & Treasurer

  2. •Group Secretary: Heather Smith. Proposed by Daniel Webster. Seconded by Suzanne Pearson. Carried

  3. •Group Treasurer: Malcolm Hunt. Proposed by Peter Weekes. Seconded by Shirley Hunt. Carried

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9. Election to the Group Executive Committee and Trustees for 2021/22

Proposed by Seconded by
• Hazel Draper Heather Smith Graham Nash Carried
• Shirley CliDon Gareth Weekes Richard Hunt Carried
• Thomas Randall Malcolm Hunt Peter Weekes Carried
• Richard Callaghan Claire Hunt Gareth Weekes Carried
• Suzanne Pearson Richard Hunt Heather Smith Carried
• Daniel Webber Suzanne Pearson Shirley CliDon Carried

Note: Section Leaders and GSL are ex offico members of the Executive unless they choose not to serve as trustees. This encompasses: Linda Grant (Beavers), Claire Hunt (Cubs)and Richard Hunt (GSL). Presently, there is no appointed Scout Leader.

10. Appointment of Group Independent Examiner for 2021/22.

Thank you to Andrew Sim, who has been the Independent Examiner for three years. He is unable to continue, therefore the search has commenced to find another accountant.

11. Address by a District Representative – Karl Nicholas

It has been a bizarre year and have not been able to do presentations. At the county AGM on Thursday, it was announced that Surrey was the highest performing county in the country. The numbers in Epsom are the best within Surrey. Warspite is the best sea scout group in the country. Thank you to everyone involved. Having visited camp, never seen mud like that before at Boidier Hurst. The risk assessments were phenomenal. Thank you for everything done during this crazy year. The Covid status went to green today. Looking forward to seeing everyone in person soon.

12. Presentations and Awards

This will happen in the future when it can be carried out in person.

13. Any Other Business.

None.

14. Chairman’s closing comments

This is a great team, who have achieved amazing things.

15. Meeting closed at 8.17pm.

Minutes by Heather Smith Group Secretary

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Top: Chief Scout Gold awardees at County Presentation.

Left: Explorers working on boat maintenance.

Right: Cubs being introduced to boat safety.

Bottom: Beavers learning to row.

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 01/04/21 to 31/03/22

The Trustees present their report and the financial statements for 1[st] Cuddington (Warspite) Sea Scout Group for the year ended 31[st] March 2022

Responsibilities of the Trustees

Charity law requires the Trustees to keep accounting records and prepare annual statements of account for the Charity, which must be audited or independently examined and provided to the Charity Commission. In preparing the annual statements of accounts the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and are responsible for safeguarding its assets and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Review of Activity of the Charity

The Group currently has an active Beaver Scout Colony, Cub Scout Pack, Sea Scout Troop and Explorer Sea Scout Unit. Key details of each Section are as follows:

It is noted that the Group is near capacity meaning that space for future expansion is limited. All Sections have continued to work in accordance with the progressive training scheme as laid down by the Scout Association.The Group has continued to operate a Royal Yachting Association recognised teaching establishment based at the Water Activities Centre and operated jointly with Ajax Sea Scouts. The Group’s adult volunteers include a number of RYA, British Rowing and British Canoeing Coaches.

The Group is one of just 103 Sea Scout groups recognised by the Royal Navy. This prestigious and beneficial recognition requires a rigorous regular inspection.

Reserves

The Trustees have adopted a formal policy on reserves, which is reflected in these accounts. The policy provides that reserves be maintained at a level which has regard to:

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Readily realisable resources are defined as the balances at the bank less net current liabilities and the balances on restricted funds. The level of reserves available at 31[st] March 2022 under the policy is £50,000 with £3,349.59 of restricted funds (2021: £50,000 including £2,682.19 of restricted funds). Additionally a temporary reserve of £25,000 has been created for use, in case of need, as a result of the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic might have on the Group.

Investment Policy

In the event that the Group has monies that are in excess of that required to meet day to day expenditure and pending major expenditure the Treasurer has the authorization to place them on a term deposit subject to the following restrictions: The deposit to be held with a UK based bank authorized by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, the maximum term is 12 months & the total amount is not expected to be more than 50% of Reserves. In the event that the Group has additional monies scheduled for a pending future asset purchase a suitable deposit based on anticipated timescale may be made with the prior agreement of the Executive Committee. Non cash deposits or investments are not permitted.

Governance

The Group’s governing documents are those of the Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, The By-Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of The Scout Association. The Group is a Trust established under rules, which are common to all Scout Groups. The Trustees are appointed in accordance with POR.

The Group is managed by an Executive Committee made up of all the charity’s trustees. As charity trustees, they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping of proper accounts and making of appropriate returns to the Charity Commission. The Groups Executive Committee consists of independent representatives comprising Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and parent representatives together with the Leaders of each Section and certain specialists. The Committee normally meets every two months.

The Committee exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the Group and is responsible for:

Risk Assessment

The Committee has identified the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed. These have been reviewed and systems established to mitigate their effects as follows:

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The Group requires two signatories for all cheque payments to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss of money and holds comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered. An exception is where the Executive Committee has authorised the Group Treasurer to make payments up to a pre-agreed limit via the Group’s Bank internet system.

Group Objectives

The aim of the Group is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international community. The method of achieving this aim is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by trained adult leadership.

Public Benefit

The Group actively delivers ‘Every Child Matters’ outcomes:

Be Healthy – We provide access to exercise. This is particularly important for those young people who do not enjoy conventional sport.

Stay Safe – We offer the chance to undertake adventurous activities within a risk assessed framework

Enjoy and Achieve – We provide an enjoyable learning experience for young people.

Make a Positive Contribution – We offer the opportunity for young people to support and lead others. We also offer the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised qualification in personal skills such as sailing and canoeing and we can help them gain coaching qualifications. Most young people who belong to the Group also undertake some form of community service during the course of their membership.

Although a small subscription is charged for membership, this covers no more than the immediate running costs of the Group and at about £3.50 per session does not unduly restrict membership. The Group follows the practice that no one should be excluded because of their inability to pay mem-

bership subscriptions or fees charged for camps or outings. The Group endeavours to obtain bursaries and/or grants for those who could not otherwise afford to take part.

Two key principles demonstrating that Scouting’s aims are for the public benefit are that through the Scout method young people develop toward their full potential and that there is a clear link between the benefits for young people and the purpose of Scouting. The safety of young people is taken very seriously and the benefits Scouting activities provide far outweigh the risks. Any private benefits from Scouting are incidental, other than those as a beneficiary.

Disability awareness has been a key focus for our younger sections this year. Here, Cubs learn about Brail in our newly extended & refurbished Patrol Den 2

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Group Chairman’s Report

In last year’s annual report, I wrote about how fantasKcally well the group had faced the challenges thrown up by coronavirus and the associated restricKons.

It’s been a great 12 months since then, with relaKve normality eventually resuming, following a somewhat restricted camping season in the summer.

It has been wonderful seeing the secKons returning to full acKviKes and preparaKons beginning for a full camping programme once again.

Other global events, however, have raised a new set of challenges.

At the Kme of wriKng, it looks disKnctly likely that the rapidly rising energy prices are going to impact the group’s finances.

We, as a group, have not had a fund raising team for many years and, whilst we have been successful in various grant applicaKons, the major events that generate funds are the Christmas Extravaganza and sponsorship for The Great River Race.

Over recent years, these major events have been hit by Covid, though we did manage a successful Christmas event last year.

It is going to be increasingly important that we increase our fund raising acKvity and, to this end, I wonder if anybody might like to take on the role of Fund Raiser, perhaps to work with a small commiVee of like-minded folk?

If anyone would like to help out in this important and, no doubt, rewarding role, please contact Richard (richard@Warspite.org) or myself (gmjnash@hotmail.com)

Thank you.

Graham

Graham Nash Group Chairman

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Group Scout Leader’s Report

2021 to 2022 followed one of the most tumultuous year’s in the group’s history; and arguably the most disruption to “normal” Scouting since the Second World War. That meant that 21-22 was always going to be a memorable year; both for hopefully a return to some degree of normality; and also as it represented the Group’s 90th anniversary.

From mid 2022 it is at times difficult to remember just how much uncertainty and change there was in the year. It is a massive tribute to our Section leaders, adult volunteers and young people that rules and circumstances which were changing almost weekly were managed with such calmness and poise. During the year we had periods of re-introduced restrictions; and whilst these imposed limitations, they didn’t stop Scouting. We continued to use the skills developed last year to move online when needed; but we were also able to make use of newly refurbished grounds at HQ to do more outside; as well as becoming frequent visitors to Horton Country Park. In the words of a Warspite legend, we “adapted & overcame.”

With rules still in flux up to 10 days before the camping season started, you would be forgiven for expecting that we would have passed on the opportunity; but with now typical resilience, the Group delivered 4 Summer Camps over the course of the 2021 school holidays. The Cubs were the reason for the increase in the number of camps; with the rules initially limiting camp sizes to 30, they had to divide in two to fit everyone in! After a year of not camping, it was glorious to be together.

Management of risk has been absolutely vital, and that meant that our Cub & Scout summer camps were both based far more locally than normal, at Boidier Hurst Scout Campsite, Box Hill. A massive thank you goes out to the dedicated volunteers who prepared a beautiful site for us to camp on. Unfortunately the weather was not quite as kind, and we became very used to the Box Hill mud - which has a very special kind of gloopyness! The Scouts followed up the camping with 3 days afloat, with every Scout having the chance to sail, row, canoe and kayak. Our Explorers were able to venture further away and were based on the Hamble River at Cricket camp site. Highlights included chilled evenings and a powerboat expedition to the Isle of Wight.

Whilst Christmas saw some degree of restrictions, we were able to return to Christmas Tree Sales and our Craft Fair. As well as being vital fundraising, these offer a great chance to catch up with supporters of the group and our local community.

Over the year there was a tremendous amount of work done on our premises and boats. Len, as always, has been busy maintaining rowing boats and Peter has worked tremendously hard on our powerboat fleet. 2 parents, Tim & Colin, have massively improved the Water Activity Centre toilets; whilst the incredible work of our Monday maintenance team; Graham, Ian & Paul cannot go unmentioned. The Monday team has delivered amazing projects from ongoing maintenance to rebuilding 2 Patrol Dens into one substantial room. Finally we must thank Ian & Dave who led the mammoth effort to re concrete and pave the HQ. It was amazingly transformational and supported by a huge range of parents and volunteers in order to make it happen.

Whilst on thanks, I would like to recognise the efforts of Christine who stood down as Explorer Leader this year, following an incredibly successful period in role. Chris and Paul have taken on the mantle and are working to build on these foundations.

So 9 decades after Warspite was founded, and our first year after the pandemic started, the volunteers and young people of the Group have much to be proud of. That pioneering spirit of those first Scouts has grown into an established and robust group. As our lives hopefully return to normality, it has never been more important has the chance to learn skills, build teams and communities. I have no doubt that 90 years on Francis Lamb would be incredibly proud of what he started. And rightly so.

Richard Hunt. Group Scout Leader (GSL)

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Refurbishing the HQ

2021-22 saw the chance to refurbish the open space at HQ, a long needed project. Our massive thanks to Ian Smalley and David White for leading on this massive project; as well as all the volunteers who made it happen over 3 weekends.

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Beaver Scout Section Report

Not wanting to sound too cliché, but the past year has been another of adapting and overcoming, in true Scouting style ! We’ve had to learn to accommodate different ways of working whilst still doing our very best to deliver an exciting and challenging programme for our Beaver members.

So with lockdowns and online meetings largely behind us, April 2021 saw us only too excited to get back to meeting face-toface, albeit in reduced sized groups, for shorter duration, and outdoors for safety.

We met in our two local parks, using whichever best suited our purpose at any given time….and battled against the elements on many an occasion whether that be rain showers, winds or heatwaves… but we managed nevertheless. We still advanced our badgework, played games, recruited new members, and enjoyed being together, once again, in person.

We covered elements of Gardener, Navigator, Air Activities badges, with Beavers also working at home, and embraced the outdoors with nature scavenger hunts, photo orienteering and a fantastic activity day at Boidier Hurst including activities like campfires, marshmallows and singsongs.

Come September we celebrated 35 years of Beaver Scouting at a District party event at Little Acres, and eased ourselves back to meeting indoors at our HQ ; the first time many of our Beavers had seen our usual meeting venue or traditional meeting !

By November we were back to “full speed”, meeting as an entire Colony again ; we joined in the Group Remembrance Parade, conducted a Spy Mission by Torchlight in the park, made bird feeders, enjoyed Xmas crafts and thought about those less fortunate with a collection for Epsom & Ewell Foodbank, and making Christmas cards for residents at Priory Court Care Home, which we know were much appreciated.

The new year has seen us make calendars and resolutions, celebrate Saint’s Days, make Mother’s Day cards and edible Easter nests, focus on our Money Skills and Disability Awareness badges and joining with fellow local Beaver Scouts in the District Lizard Trail Hike at Headley Heath.

Whilst we sadly didn’t manage a Sleepover this year, Beavers did have two opportunities to take part in the activitypacked County “Reach for the Stars Virtual Camps during May 21 and February 22.

So many achievements, in challenging circumstances, and yet we’ve still had great fun along the way, and owe a huge “THANK YOU” to the adult volunteers, helpers and Young Leaders who have made it all possible.

We’re already planning for hopefully a more “normal” year ahead !

Linda Grant (Rabbit) Beaver Scout Leader

Cub Scout Section Report

Cub annual report 21/22

Well what a difference a year makes!

A month after my last annual report we were able to start getting together again in person and gradually as restrictions changed and eased we were able to get back to H.Q. Thank you to you all for your support with all the rules we put into place whilst we started to ease back to make it all safe for everyone.

Spring 21

We spent a lot of time at Horton Country Park fire lighting, den building, following trails, playing games and we even had a visit (planned) from the local police who talked to us about keeping safe and let us look at and in their car. It was so good to be able to see each other again.

Camp

We were so excited when restrictions eased enough that we could do a summer camp. A little different to our usual Cub camp but we got to camp nonetheless.

The weather could have been kinder to us but that did not stop us. Every Cub that signed up got to come to camp, even if it was for just 3 days, and many badges were achieved, friendships made and muddy puddles splashed in!

Autumn & Winter 21

The 23rd September saw us all back at H.Q. Half the pack taking part in activities outside and the other half inside. Over the following weeks and months we worked to get us all back together. Skills such as navigation, team work, pioneering and communication were worked on.

Winter weekend, for the older Cubs, took place at Boidier Hurst in late November and was a great success. With the Cubs cooking for themselves, taking part in wide games, camp fires and much more.

The rest of the year has seen us work towards safety badges, get better at our home help skills, be more aware of the environment and learn more about disabilities.

None of this would be possible without an amazing, dedicated team of younger leaders, adult leaders and supporters without whom all of this would not have been possible.

Claire Hunt (Akela) Cub Scout Leader

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Scout Section Report

2021/22 represented a chance for a start of a return to normality for the Scout Section. There were still disruptions - periods of required mask wearing and other challenges; but the year saw significant steps back to pre pandemic Scouting.

Four highlights stand out for me this year:

The return of Scout Camp. It may have been much more local than planned originally, but the sound of Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders cooking dinner with their Scouts was a great sign of the resilience of our young people. The sound of them singing and joking around the fire will be an abiding memory, as will watching the Scouts eat locusts. (Thanks Rob!)

For much of it, the Troop continued to meet in small groups across the borough and beyond, doing different activities. A massive thank you to our leaders and young leaders who adapted to ever changing locations and activities with their normal calmness and competence.

The chance to be afloat is incredibly important to how we operate, and it was

brilliant to see every member who was on Scout Camp get the chance to sail, row and undertake a 1 day canoe journey. The sight of them returning around the bend each day was brilliant.

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Equally great was seeing our oldest Scouts complete their Expedition Challenge

(Paul as Explorer Section Assistant and myself as Explorer Section Leader)

Explorer Scout Section Report

2021 saw a slow but definite return back to a form of normal. These changes lifted some of the restrictions, enabling the Unit to get back outdoors and on the water.

September also saw our Explorers attend a sailing residential weekend at Cobnor allowing us to unfurl our mainsails and hit Chichester harbour with the wind in our hair and behind our sails.

In April our boating season restarted, where the Explorers were able to enjoy and develop their skills in most of their crafts, including kayaking, open canoeing and paddleboarding, however some main staples, including gig rowing and powerboating, could not return until the latter part of the season.

With the nights drawing in, hampering our ability to remain on the water, our return to land, and the HQ, saw a focus on Youth Led Scouting from our Explorers including knife and axe skills, map and navigation work, cooking, hiking and games.

In August the Unit was able to get back under canvas, again with some restrictions, and headed off for a weeks Summer Camp in Southampton, at Cricket Scout Camp Site on the River Hamble, which included a range of land and water activities including a fleet of powerboats helmed by the Explorers over to the Isle of White for a fish and chip dinner.

November saw the Unit back under canvas for a Winter Survival camp, with open fire cooking, a night hike, tomahawk throwing, knife and axe skills and bivouac building.

The latter part of 2021 and the start of 2022 saw Lockdown restriction impact our ability to meet in person for a short period of time, however by February we were back with a focus on progressing Nautical Skills levels, Duke Of Edinburgh and Chief Scouts Awards. This saw our Explorers maintaining one of our powerboats, completing first

In September Paul Draper and I took over initial leadership of the Unit, with our formal appointments being made in January 2022

Finally, the session which will stick in my memory was the time when the Troop all returned to the Water Activity Centre - meeting in the same place at the same time for the first time in over a year.

Over the course of this year we have been privileged to work with an incredible Troop of young people. They have not only adapted but they have shown real determination and fortitude. We are very proud of them all.

As always, the year has only been possible due to the ingenuity and dedication of both our volunteers and young leaders. We remain massively grateful for their support, inventiveness and great humour.

Richard Hunt;

GSL / Acting Scout Leader

aid sessions, SMART planning, car MOT skills, cooking evenings, rigging a sailboat and we had a visit from a Naval Captain.

March saw the unit back under tentage once again as we headed off to Broadstone Warren Scout Camp for a Easter Weekend camp including crate stacking, climbing, tomahawk throwing, archery and abseiling; they even spent a night under the stars sleeping in the new group hammocks.

As I unpack from Easter Camp and reflect on my short time leading the unit, I am truly in awe and thankful for the amazing leadership team of Paul, Gareth, Pete, Ian, Cat and Tom that continue to make all this possible for the young people. Additionally I am amazed by the resilience and commitment of our Explorers who, off the back of a very difficult few years, continue to develop and challenge themselves week after week, which was demonstrated in my ability to present not one but two Platinum Chief Scouts Awards this year.

Chris Bishop Explorer Scout Leader

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Monday Maintenance

Our Monday maintenance team have made a massive impact on the HQ this year. Projects have included installing an outside kitchen unit, with plumbed in hot and cold; building multiple storage units and the conversion of the new Patrol Den 2.

The Patrol Den was a major project; with 2 old and small rooms being stripped out and converted into a single new room; complete with electrics, display screen and whiteboards. This has created a more useful break out space and teaching room for use by our sections.

Work has also started to prepare for a replacement of the internal ceiling and rebuild of the rear HQ cupboards. These changes, one the next few years, will deliver more useably space and an updated appearance to the Main Deck of the HQ.

The jobs we cover range massively in size from big projects to regular tes=ng 7 small task; some require skills and others require enthusiasm rather than any par=cular talents. We are always interested in the offer of another pair of hands or so, whether regularly or for specific projects. If you might be interested please contact Richard or Graham.

Partnerships

Having strong partnerships is a key part of Warspite’s strategy. Whilst we engage with a range of groups and organisations, there are some key ones we would wish to thank for their support.

Ajax Sea Scouts

As in previous years, our partnership with our sister group - 4th Thames Ditton (Ajax) Sea Scouts leads to great advantages for both groups. There are shared resources, shared events, a shared RYA centre and shared best practice.

The list of those from Ajax who have made a massive contribution to us is too long to name individually, but we thank them all for their support, under the leadership of Chris West, Group Scout Leader and with the support of Peter Wadsworth, who as well as being Deputy GSL is Principal of the combined RYA centre.

Karel Doorman Sea Scouts, Bergen - Op - Zoom, Netherlands.

Our Dutch sister group is a great source of inspiration and strength to Warspite and we look forward to returning to face to face meetings.

London URNU

London University Royal Navy Unit is our affiliated link to the RN. The pandemic has resulted in challenges for both organisations, but we are looking forward to re-establishing joint events.

RLSS -The Royal Life Saving Society

We have been able to support Surrey RLSS with instructors for water safety sessions; and delivered a joint “Save A Life” workshop in the local community.

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Group Treasurer’s Report

In the year ending 31 March 2022 the main points are as follows:

Receipts and payments include monies relating to Explorers’ activities although they are not specifically part of the Group. Explorer’s receipts and payments within this year accounts were £3,385 and £2,265 respectively.

The main funding sources and payment outflows are as follows:-

Receipts

Payments

Balance Sheet

Essentially our cash holdings and various assets (buildings and boats).

This Group is very unique in that it has two buildings (Hall and Boat house). Whilst this provides all the members with an extensive range of opportunities to learn skills, it does mean that our cost base is significantly higher than many other groups. Our subscription levels were increased in October 2009 to enable us to maintain both the range of activities as well as cover the Group’s underlying cost base. In view of the recent 400% increase in lighting and heating costs the subscription levels are being seriously reviewed.

We continue to be very dependent upon “one off” grants towards the purchase of assets (principally boating equipment) and the modernisation of our buildings, as we have no Fund Raising team. During this year we received grants totalling £18,667 from Central Government, via the Local Authorities, reflecting the impact the Covid-19 pandemic had had on the Group, necessitating the closure of our buildings. Reserves currently total £50,000 together with a temporary reserve of £25,000 against Covid-19 impact.

Malcolm Hunt

Group Treasurer

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's '""'_ report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinèr's Report Report to the tru$teesl membèrs ol 1" Cuddinglon ￿ar$plIe) Sea Seout Group On •ccounts for the year ended Charity no lif any) 31 March 2022 305711 Sel out on pag•s 21 to30 I report lo the trustees on my examinabon of the accounts of the at)ve chanty 1.the TiusV} for the year ended 3110312022 Responslbllltles and A$ thÈ ¢h8rity tru$tee$ of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordanee wrth the requirernents of the Charrttes Act 2011 Ilhe Act"). I report in respect of my examinatiot) of the Trust's acetsunts carriÈd oirt under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable DirectK>ns given by Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. I have completed my axamination. l ¢onfim) that no material matters have ome lo my attention ') in connection wsth examination whi¢h gives vne cause to believe Ihal in. any rnalerial res￿cl.. accountsny reGr)rds were not kept in accordance wrth section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independont èxamln6rf$ $tst•m•nt I have no concems and have com• across no other matttrr5 in connèclion with the examinabon to which attention should be drawn in order to enable prO￿r understanding of the accounts to be reacheol. ' He8se delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed.. D8t•: /É Jzoz Name: Relevant professional qualificationls) or body lif any1= Addr¥35: -rA ktsrw < REGISTERED CI IARITY NUNIBER.. 305711 PAGE 19

Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concerft (see CC32, Independent examination of charty accounts.. dire¢tions and guidan￿ for examiners). Give here brief deLiils of any iterns that the èxaminer wishes to disclose. IER October 2018 REGISTERED CI IARITY NUMBER.. 305711 PAGE 20

1st CudyN￿(On (Warwte) Sea Scout Grwp A¢cwrJts forthe ￿ended37 Ala￿* 2022 Tho Group Wd a Iwst e8th￿i8h￿d under wl88 wh￿h are common to oll Swut Grou￿. Tho Tru$tO8S 8ppoint¢d In aCCo￿anCe with tho Poliry, Oryani6ation and Rulos ofTho ScoUtA8￿18￿0n. 1st Cu￿4￿nge0n (W8wit$) Sè8 &oul Gfwp Receipt8 and P8ymentsAccounl ￿mMary fortho rnreftd￿9I March 2022 Y•ar to 31•t March X122 Yur to 31•t Ilarch 2021 Told Receipts forthe Year 97.630 £ 85,034 Tdal PaYm￿ts forth• Year 78,347 £ $2.747 R￿lpt5 IPaymènts} for the Y￿r 19.283 £ 32287 Cash. Bank 8rtd Simi18r Fund8 Ixought foThvard 146.055 £ 113.768 Cash, Bank and Similar Funds fr)¢vArd 165.338 £ 146,055 The atThe acojunt and ￿CompanY1n9 slalem•nt of ats¥•ts and liabl1rt￿ were appy￿￿d by the Trustees on the 11 Augu8t 2022 and signed on Iheii tehalf by". Group Ch8lmian: Group Treasurer.. Makakn Hunt Ichard Hunt REGISTERED CI IARITY NUNIBER.. 305711 PAGE 21

Receipts for the year ended 31 March 2022
Year to 31st March 2022
Subscriptions
£
23,728
Investment Income
Bank
£
15
Donations/Grants
Various
£
30,956
Premises Redevelopment
£
- 0
Activities
Group
£
5,137
Beaver Scouts
£
732
Cub Scouts
£
1,125
Scouts
£
1,285
Explorers
£
75
RYA
£
- 0
Camp
£
13,611
Fund Raising Activities
Fund Raising - various
£
4,679
Sundry Receipts
Hall Hire
£
2,148
Minibus Use
£
- 0
Gift Aid/Covenants
£
5,359
Uniform Sales
£
1,532
Training
£
200
Asset Sales
£
5,500
Sundry Income
£
1,548
Total Receipts
£
97,630		 Receipts for the year ended 31 March 2022
Year to 31st March 2022
Subscriptions
£
23,728
Investment Income
Bank
£
15
Donations/Grants
Various
£
30,956
Premises Redevelopment
£
- 0
Activities
Group
£
5,137
Beaver Scouts
£
732
Cub Scouts
£
1,125
Scouts
£
1,285
Explorers
£
75
RYA
£
- 0
Camp
£
13,611
Fund Raising Activities
Fund Raising - various
£
4,679
Sundry Receipts
Hall Hire
£
2,148
Minibus Use
£
- 0
Gift Aid/Covenants
£
5,359
Uniform Sales
£
1,532
Training
£
200
Asset Sales
£
5,500
Sundry Income
£
1,548
Total Receipts
£
97,630		 Year to 31st March 2021
£
23,728		 £
21,790
£
15		 £
56
£
30,956
£
- 0		 £
47,184
£
- 0
£
5,137
£
732
£
1,125
£
1,285
£
75
£
- 0
£
13,611		 £
3,760
£
68
£
- 0
£
- 0
£
- 0
£
- 0
£
1,230
£
4,679		 £
3,383
£
2,148
£
- 0
£
5,359
£
1,532
£
200
£
5,500
£
1,548		 £
45
£
- 0
£
6,002
£
395
£
515
£
- 0
£
607
£
97,630		 £
85,034

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Payments for the year ended 31 March 2022 Payments for the year ended 31 March 2022
Year to 31st March 2022 Year to 31st March 2021
Capitation to District £ 6,237 £ 6,237
Premises & Facilities Costs
Rent and Rates £ 289 £ 249
Light and Heat £ 1,587 £ 1,820
Telephone & Broadband £ 366 £ 529
Insurance-Property (H/Q) £ 3,735 £ 2,062
Insurance-Boats £ 3,305 £ 3,789
Repairs-Premises £ 3,427 £ 1,164
Boat Maintenance £ 9,202 £ 3,699
Premises Maintenance £ 515 £ 569
Activities
Group £ 6,097 £ 3,450
Group - Fund Raising £ 1,086 £ 661
Beaver Scouts £ 251 £ 139
Cub Scouts £ 1,084 £ 400
Scouts £ 1,763 £ 606
Explorers £ 236 £ - 0
RYA £ - 0 £ - 0
Camp £ 9,012 £ 3,210
Administration Expenses
Admin/General expenses £ 299 £ 274
Bank charges £ 113 £ - 0
Bank Interest £ - 0 £ - 0
Purchase of Capital Equipment
Equipment £ 6,457 £ 4,009
Boats £ 5,585 £ 8,456
Premises Redevelopment £ 6,895 £ 4,023
Minibus £ - 0 £ - 0
Sundry Payments
Training £ 1,750 £ 405
Minibus Insurance £ 822 £ 663
Minibus Expenses £ 745 £ 666
Purchase of Uniform £ 2,255 £ 2,319
Pontoons & EA Fees £ 526 £ 526
Donations £ - 0 £ 145
AGM/RNI Refreshments etc £ - 0 £ - 0
Insurance-Accident & Medical £ - 0 £ 84
Camping Gas £ 135 £ - 0
Wheely Bin £ 600 £ 366
Planning Application £ 131 £ - 0
Sundry Expenses £ 3,842 £ 2,227
Total Payments £ 78,347 £ 52,747
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 March 2022
Year to 31st March 2022
Year to 31st March 2021		 of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 March 2022
Year to 31st March 2022
Year to 31st March 2021
Monetary Assets
Bank
Cash in Hand		 £
165,338
£
- 0		 £
146,055
£
- 0
Totals £
165,338		 £
146,055
Debtors
Capitation overpayment £
- 0		 £
- 0
Totals £
- 0		 £
- 0
Non-monetary Assets
Headquarters
Water Activities Centre
Motor Vehicles
Boats & related equipment
Equipment, Furniture etc.		 £
637,778
£
429,249
£
- 0
£
90,624
£
38,378		 £
616,210
£
414,733
£
1,000
£
97,224
£
37,079
Totals £
1,196,029		 £
1,166,246
Overall Total £
1,361,367		 £
1,312,301
Notes:

Valuations for "Non-monetary Assets" are based upon insured values except for the minibus.

The group's headquarters in Cunliffe Road is freehold.

The Water Activities Centre is a ninety-nine year leasehold which commenced in 1979. Annual ground rent is currently £38, reviewable every seven years in line with the retail price index.

The value of the minibus is being reduced by £1,000 per year to reflect its depreciation.

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Sectional Accounts for the Year ended 31 March 2022

Beaver Scout Colony

Receipts and Payments 2021/2022

Receipts Payments
Subscriptions
Sundry income
Uniform
Camp
Activities & Equipment
Donations
Interest		 Capitation
Sundries
Uniform
Camp
£
732.00
Activities & Equipment
Admin Expenses
Transfer to Group		 £
251.05
£
732.00		 £
251.05
Balance at 1st April 2021
£
1,096
Balance at 31st March 2022		 £
1,577
Cub Scout Pack
Receipts and Payments 2021/2022
Receipts Payments
Subscriptions
Summer Camp
Activities
Uniform
Training
Donations
Interest
Sundry		 Capitation
£
4,931.01
Summer Camp
£
1,125.00
Activities
£
8.00
Uniform
Equipment
Training
Donations
Admin Expense
Sundry
Transfer to Group		 £
3,255.27
£
1,083.72
£
133.25
£
6,064.01		 £
4,472.24
Balance at 1st April 2021
£
5,830
Balance at 31st March 2022		 £
7,422

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Sectional Accounts for the Year ended 31 March 2022

Sea Scout Troop

Receipts and Payments 2021/2022

Receipts Payments
Subscriptions
Activities
Uniform
Donations
Interest
Camp
Sundries		 Capitation
£
1,285.00
Activities
£
254.00
Uniform
Equipment & Boats
Training
£
5,470.00
Camp
Expenses
Group		 £ 1,762.66
£ 118.25
£ 510.00
£ 3,646.89
£ 120.00
£
7,009.00		 £ 6,157.80
Balance at 1st April 2021 £
5,664
Balance at 31st March 2022 £
6,515
Explorers
Receipts and Payments 2021/2022
Receipts Payments
Subscriptions
Activities
Camp
Uniform
Sundries
Transfer from Group		 Activities
£
75.00
Uniform
£
3,210.00
Camp
Admin Expenses
£
100.80
Sundry Expenses		 £ 235.52
£ 1,959.81
£
70.00
£
3,385.80		 £ 2,265.33
Balance at 1st April 2021 £
1,147
Balance at 31st March 2022
£
2,268

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BANK/CASH 31 March 2022 BANK/CASH 31 March 2022
GROUP
BEAVERS
CUBS
SCOUTS
EXPLORERS
TOTAL
£ 147,556.01 £
1,576.85 £ 7,422.12 £
6,514.80 £
2,267.85 £
165,338
BANK
£ 147,556.01 £
1,576.85 £ 7,422.12 £
6,514.80 £
2,267.85 £
165,338
CASH IN HAND
£
- £
- £
- £
- £
- £
- 0
£ 147,556.01 £
1,576.85 £ 7,422.12 £
6,514.80 £
2,267.85 £
165,338
Group cash balances
Note:
Group cash balances include £75,000.00 of Reserves and £3,349.59 of Restricted Funds.		 £
- £
- £
- £
- £
- £
- 0
£ 147,556.01 £
1,576.85 £ 7,422.12 £
6,514.80 £
2,267.85 £
165,338

In 2008 the Trustees decided to establish certain reserves to ensure that the Group had sufficient monies to cover the replacement or repair of certain assets.

the replacement or repair of certain assets. the replacement or repair of certain assets.
The current reserves are as follows :-
Buildings -
Boats -
Equipment -
Minibus -
Covid -19*
General Reserves -
Total-Reserves		 £
7,000.00 (Previously Hall Redevelopment)
£
7,000.00
£
7,000.00
£
7,000.00
£ 25,000.00
£ 22,000.00
£ 75,000.00
Restricted Funds Wheelyboat
Volunteer Development
Total-Restricted		 £
849.59
£
2,500.00
£
-
£
3,349.59

No further amounts have been added to reserves this year as the Trustees consider that the Reserves are appropriate based on the condition of the Group's assets.

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Receipts analysis 2021/2022
GROUP
BEAVERS
CUBS
SCOUTS
EXPLORERS
TOTAL
23727.50
23727.50
0.00
15.13
15.13
30955.69
30955.69
Subscriptions
Capitation
Bank Interest
Donations/grants
Activities:
Group
Beavers
Cubs
Scouts
Explorers
RYA
Camp
Fundraising
Hall Hire
Minibus Use
Gift Aid
Uniform Sales
Training
Premises Redevelopment
Asset Sales
Sundry Income
5137.21
5137.21
732.00
732.00
1125.00
1125.00
1285.00
1285.00
75.00
75.00
0.00
4931.01
5470.00
3210.00
13611.01
4678.66
4678.66
2147.50
2147.50
0.00
5359.04
5359.04
1270.25
8.00
254.00
1532.25
200.04
200.04
0.00
5500.00
5500.00
1447.09
100.80
1547.89
80438.11
732.00
6064.01
7009.00
3385.80
97628.92
Group
Note:

Subscriptions for all Sections are collected by Group. After the payment of capitation all surplus subscriptions have been taken by Group towards central costs.

The Group funds the majority of its asset purchases through grants. The major grant providers this year were:-

An Anonymous Donor £ 2,500
Scout Association-Royal Navy £ 1,226
Scout Association-Royal Navy £ 2,450
Elmbridge BC £ 8,000 ) HM Government initiated grants received as a result of the
Epsom & Ewell BC £ 10,667 ) Group not being able to use its buildings or other facilities.
Group activities include all activities that are not particularly Section orientated as well as those that include external participants
such as training courses. Any surpluses of income over expenditure is taken into Warspite's main accounts to contribute to the
fxed assets and equipment required for these events.

The Summer camps by the various Sections operated under certain Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Some monies prepaid in 2020 were utilised were utilised by the member in 2021.

Sundries include the refund of expenses or equipment purchased by the Group and repaid by third parties. Explorers are part of the District structure but since 2008/09 their figures have been included within the Group's accounts. This followed an agreement with District that the Explorers should be included within this Group's accounts because of their close connection with the Group through their use of Group assets and Partnership Agreement.

The Group has no active Fund Raising Committee. All fund raising undertaken during the year was on an adhoc basis and as such any proceeds have been incorporated within the Group numbers.

Payments analysis 2021/2022
Capitation
Subscriptions
Rent and Rates
Light and Heat
Telephone & Broadband
HQ & Boathouse Insurance
Boats Insurance
Premises Maintenance - Hall
Boat Maintenance
Premises Maintenance - BH
Activities:
Group
Group - Fund Raising
Beavers
Cubs
Scouts
Explorers
RYA
Camp
Admin Expenses
Bank Charges
Bank Interest
Capital purchases
Equipment
Boats & related equipment
Premises Redevelopment
Minibus & equipment
Training
Minibus Insurance
Minibus Expenses
Uniform
Pontoons & EA fees
Donations
AGM/RN Expenses
Insurance-Accident & Medical
Camping gas
Wheely Bin
Planning Application
Sundry Expenses		 GROUP
BEAVERS
CUBS
SCOUTS
EXPLORERS
TOTAL
6237.00
6237.00
0.00
288.75
288.75
1587.31
1587.31
366.05
366.05
3734.88
3734.88
3305.27
3305.27
3426.53
3426.53
9202.14
9202.14
514.75
514.75
6097.21
6097.21
1086.25
1086.25
251.05
251.05
1083.72
1083.72
1762.66
1762.66
235.52
235.52
0.00
150.00
3255.27
3646.89
1959.81
9011.97
298.76
298.76
113.04
113.04
0.00
5946.73
510.00
6456.73
5585.12
5585.12
6895.21
6895.21
0.00
0.00
1750.09
1750.09
822.44
822.44
745.07
745.07
2003.34
133.25
118.25
2254.84
526.20
526.20
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
135.00
135.00
600.00
600.00
131.00
131.00
3651.98
120.00
70.00
3841.98
65200.12
251.05
4472.24
6157.80
2265.33
78346.54

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Notes:

Subscriptions for all Sections are collected by Group. After the payment of capitation all surplus subscriptions have been taken by Group towards central costs.

Group activities include all activities that are not particularly Section orientated as well as those that include external participants such as training Courses. Any surpluses of income over expenditure is taken into Warspite's main accounts to contribute to the fixed assets and equipment required for these events.

The Summer camps, by the various Sections, operated under certain Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.

Explorers are part of the District structure but since 2008/09 their figures have been included within the Group's accounts. This followed an agreement with District that the Explorers should be included within this Group's accounts because of their close connection with the Group through their use of Group assets and Partnership Agreement.

The Group has no active Fund Raising Committee. All fund raising undertaken during the year was on an adhoc basis and as such any costs have been taken within the Group numbers.

The Group has a policy to seek grants to fully or substantially fund the cost of capital purchases/expenditure. During this financial year grants totalled £6.176 (£3.676-spent) towards the cost of capital purchases/expenditure. Additional boats and equipment was funded by retained monies.

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