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2022-03-31-accounts

“We’re doing some things differently since you know what”

Arundel & Littlehampton District Scouts Council

Trustee Report for the period from 1[st] April 2021 to 31[st] March 2022 District Charity No. 305868 Scouts HQ No. 306101 [England and Wales]

107th Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 22nd June 2022, the Barons’ Hall, Arundel Castle

The District Scout Band will play prior to the start of the Annual General Meeting.

Agenda

  1. Welcome

  2. Prayer

  3. Apologies

  4. To approve the Minutes of the 106th Annual General

  5. To receive the Annual Report for the year ending 31st March 2022.

  6. To Approve the Accounts for the year ending 31[st] March 2022

  7. To receive the District Commissioner’s nomination for District President

  8. To acknowledge the District Vice Presidents

  9. To receive the District Commissioner’s nomination for District Chairman

  10. To ratify the appointment of the District Secretary

  11. To ratify the appointment of the District Treasurer

  12. To ratify the appointment of the District Appointments Secretary

  13. To receive the District Commissioner’s nominations for two members of the Arundel District Executive Committee.

  14. a. Group Scout Leader for the Duty Group

  15. b. Campsite SASU Manager

  16. To elect four members of the District Scout Council to serve on District Executive Committee

  17. To confirm the ex-officio members of the District Executive Committee

  18. To appoint a District Independent Examiner [to examine the Accounts]

  19. To elect a member of the Arundel & Littlehampton District Scout Council to serve on the West Sussex Scout Council.

  20. To elect a Network Scout member from the Arundel & Littlehampton Scout District Scout Council to serve on the West Sussex Scout Council.

  21. To confirm the resolution on page 3 regarding the District Constitution: 20. Closure of the Annual General Meeting.

  22. County Commissioner will address the meeting

  23. Presentation and Awards

  24. Ian Newbery, Regional Commissioner will address the meeting 24. The District Commissioner will address the meeting.

  25. Duty Group Handover – collection of the District Standards

  26. Music will then be played by the District Scout Band as the District Standards depart, followed by the Members and guests of the District Scouncil

Refreshments will be served in the Castle Restaurant

Where you will also find a display by our South Korea 2023 Jamboree Contingent Members

Agenda Item 19:

The District Scout Council is asked to ratify that the District’s written constitution is as set out in Rule 4.25 in POR with the following requirements:

Contents Page Number
Trustees Annual Report 5
Our Structure, Governance & Management 5
Our Trustees 6
District Chairman’s Report 8
District Commissioner’s Report 9
DDC Programme Report 10
DDC People & Communications 11
District Beavers Report 12
District Cubs Report 13
District Scout Report 14
District Explorers Report 16
District Scout Network Report 17
District Scout Band 18
District Active Support Report 19
Campsite Report 20
Night’s Away Report 22
District Appointments Committee Report 23
“Gone Home” 24
Jamboree 2023 Contingent Report 26
Duty Group Report & District Events 28
Youth Awards & Chief Scout Award Presentations 31
Adult Awards, Commendations, Long Service & Training 33
District Membership / Census 2021 38
Statement of Accounts 39
District Treasurer’s Report 42
Statement of Trustees Responsibility 44
Independent Examiners Report 45
Minutes of 106th Annual General Meeting 46

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD 1[ST] APRIL 2021 – 31[st] MARCH 2022

Charity Name: Arundel & Littlehampton District Scout Association Charity Number: 305868 Scouts HQ Number: 306101 [England and Wales]

STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT

The District’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.

The District is a Trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

The District is made up of 10 Groups, 5 Explorer Units [one virtual], 3 Active Support Units, one supporting our District Band, one supporting the District Campsite and a third which provides support to a range of District events and activities.

The District is managed by the District Executive Committee, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout District 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 Committee consists of 3 independent representatives, Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary together with the ex-officio, nominated, elected and co-opted members.

The District Executive Committee exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment and is responsible for the maintenance of District property, the raising of funds and the administration of District finance; the insurance of persons, property and equipment as appropriate within the District. District public occasions, assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support, appointing any sub-committees that may be required appointing District administrators and advisers other than those who are elected.

Members of the Executive Committee must act as charity trustees of the Scout District and in the best interests of its members.

Listed below are the Trustees of Arundel & Littlehampton District Scouts Council as at 31[st] March 2022 and during the financial year 2021/2022.

Jill Long District Chairman Ex-Officio
Mark Hewson District Commissioner Ex-Officio
Prue Payne District Secretary Ex-Officio
Jane Hewson District Treasurer Ex-Officio
Adam Grevett District Youth Commissioner Ex-Officio
Ian Buckman District Scout Network Ex-Officio
Commissioner
Jon Harris District Explorer Commissioner Ex-Officio
Margaret Marshall Committee Member Elected 30th June 2011
Gill Hart Committee Member Elected 26th June 2014
Mary Harvey Committee Member Elected 30th June 2011
Mick Stevens Committee Member Resigned 14th August 2021
Katie Frost Committee Member Co-Opted 13th August 2019
Jill Gladman Committee Member Co-Opted 23rd July 2020
Sally Holmes Committee Member Co-Opted 28th March 2021
Alan Moss GSL Duty Group Co-Opted Resigned 14th August 2021
Martin Ferris GSL Duty Group Co-Opted 14th August 2021

Risk & Internal Control

The District Executive Committee has identified the major risks to which they believe the District is exposed and these have been reviewed and systems established to mitigate against them. The District has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material management or loss. These include two signatories for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policy to ensure all insurable risks are covered.

Objective & Activities

A summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document.

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 Scouting

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:

Achievements & Performance

This information is contained within the reports from the individual Commissioners.

Public Benefit Statement

The District meets the Charity Commissioner’s public health benefits criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.

DISTRICT CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

At last we seem to be approaching life in the new normal, acknowledging that Covid is still out there but not creating such a threat as during the lockdown months in 2021/22. It does feel different, but nothing that will daunt our local Scouting community !!

And so now we are preparing to return to a semblance of normal life.

All our leaders deserve an enormous and heart-felt ‘thank you’ for working so hard to continue providing activities for our young members, all of whom have enjoyed the challenges presented to them.

I can only offer a huge ‘Thank You’ as well to all our members and supporters for the efforts everyone put in over 2021/22, to ensure that our members were able to stay involved, learn new skills and share their experiences. Groups’ Facebook pages are still full of photos of the activities developed by leaders, and the most important part were the smiles – big grins of enjoyment from everyone.

Local Scouting has prevailed and will continue to flourish, I am sure. Our membership figures have returned to almost pre-Covid levels, and in some cases, they have exceeded their previous totals. All this shows how important Scouting is to our community.

To support this, we have been working hard to maintain our campsite, and planning to improve the facilities there to accommodate the increasing numbers of people wanting to enjoy our beautiful woodland-located site. These plans will take time and money to achieve, and any help would be welcome when we have work days at the site. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for details!

If you’re looking for an opportunity to work as a volunteer to support the movement, then do contact your local Scout Group. I’m sure you would be made most welcome.

Thank you all again for your contributions, support and enthusiasm.

Jill Long District Chairman

DISTRICT COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

Scouting is returning to a semblance of normality, however there are things that we are doing differently and I am sure that Covid will continue to cast a shadow and influence the way we do things for some considerable time to come.

As you will see from the reports on the following pages, Scouting in Arundel & Littlehampton District has bounced back from the lows of the pandemic and is in rude health. Our youth membership numbers have returned very close to pre-pandemic levels. Of particular satisfaction is the growth in the number of leaders, as without leaders and supporters its very difficult to operate. Especially pleasing is that the core of the growth of leaders has come from the ranks of our Network members (18 to 25 yr old), keen to share their skills and knowledge to the next generation of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

This year I have been very pleased to have presented 38 Good Service awards and 43 awards for long service, recognizing 930 years of service to Scouting, that’s an average of just over 21½ years. In addition I am pleased to report that a further 33 adults have completed the leadership training for their role and gained their Wood Badges.

As many of you will already know I have recently announced my decision to stand down from the role of District Commissioner. In the 7 years I have had the privilege to hold this role I have been so lucky to lead such a dedicated and committed team of volunteers. I have been fortunate that my District team has adapted, grown and changed, Sally and Jill became my deputies, and many others have also joined to help to share the load. I have been so blessed to have such a great team of people around me and I am not sure I will ever be able to truly express how much I appreciate your friendship, help and assistance and how in awe I am of your commitment, enthusiasm and dedication to Scouting.

I have tried my best to keep everyone on ‘an even keel’ and focused on moving forward, rather than looking back. I am so very proud of the standard of Scouting in this District and the many improvements we have all made to the way we volunteer together.

There are so many of you to thank, and rather than offend by missing somebody I would just like to say a THANK YOU to all you but in particular to my District Team who have been my backup and support throughout.

Mark Hewson

District Commissioner

DEPUTY DISTRICT COMMISSIONER PROGRAMME

How does that famous sporting quote go??

“They think it’s all over……. Well it is now!”

Headquarters lifted COVID restrictions in January and scouting activities across the country are slowly getting back to normal even if we, as leaders, always have to keep COVID precautions at the back of our minds and on our risk assessments.

Hopefully we won’t have to return to online section meetings, but it is great to know that Arundel and Littlehampton District Scouters rose to the challenge and came out on top.

Numbers are increasing and section and District activities have started up again with the young people full of enthusiasm at being able to camp, attend meetings and events that they missed for 18 months.

Bronze, Silver and Gold awards, the highest section awards for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, are being recognised at District presentations again. While higher section awards up to The Queen’s Scout and Duke of Edinburgh Awards are being recognised at County presentations.

Thank you ! to all the adults and Young Leaders who have held everything together enabling our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers to expand their scouting experience and continue to gain “Skills for life” whatever obstacles are put in their path.

Special thanks go to the District Explorer and Network Scout Commissioners and my Assistant District Commissioners Julia Ferris (Cubs) and Paula Cooke (Scouts) for all that they do to keep scouting on track in the district. I would also like to thank Debbie Deacon, who guided the Beaver section through trying times, and has decided to concentrate on her own colony relinquishing her ADC Beavers role.

So if anyone feels like a new challenge…………….. you know what to do.

Jill Gladman

Deputy District Commissioner for Programme

DEPUTY DISTRICT COMMISSIONER PEOPLE & COMMUNICATIONS

The Appointments Committee have continued to meet virtually, even though Scouting has returned to its normal activities. This seems to work well with people finding it easier to attend without the need to travel or find babysitters etc. Details of numbers of interviews and reviews are included in Jo Dommett’s report.

Leaders are beginning to take advantage of the face-to-face training courses that are running again. All Safeguarding and Safety training is now completed online and there is a requirement to complete these every 3 years. Everyone who is required to complete this training now receive reminders from The Scout Association every month for the 3 months before their training expires. This means that compliance within the District this year is much improved.

Under the direction of The Scout Association we have now introduced the system of Mutually Agreed Restrictions. This means that leaders who have not completed their wood badge training within the 3-year time frame may find their appointments being restricted until the required training is complete.

Starting with the December 2021 edition the District Newsletter has been reinstated and is distributed to everyone in the District, including Occasional Helpers. It is hoped that this reaches those people who tend not to use social media so that they are kept informed.

I am very grateful to all the members of the Appointments and Training team but special thanks must go to Jo Dommett for the sterling job that she does in her double role of Appointments Secretary and Local Training Manager. I would also like to express a special thank you to Kester Riley for managing the District website.

Sally Holmes

DDC People and Communications

We were given the news that as from 29[th] March 2021 scouting could once again be held at the group headquarters face2face but outside activities only with restricted entrance to the headquarters. It was a joy to see the Beavers face2face after only seeing them via ZOOM for many months.

Autumn 2021 – ‘back to normal’ scouting with restrictions being lifted but still being aware of COVID safety rules. Indoor and outdoor activities could now take place as well as sleep overs.

All the leaders prepared their new programmes with enthusiasm and could not believe how many young people wished to join Beaver colonies thus beaver numbers are rising.

Debbie Deacon

BSL 1[st] Yapton & Ford Meadow Colony Former ADC Beavers

“Virtual” Beavers joined Beaver Colonies and could experience the thrill of being invested face2face.

“Swimming up from Beavers to Cubs”

“We will Do our Best” is part of the Cub Scout promise which the majority of Cubs adhere to for every challenge and new activity they are given.

Face2face scouting began again on 27[th] March 2021 – still with COVID restrictions – after Easter 2021 and even though the weather was cold and windy outdoor activities took place. With fewer COVID restrictions from July this enabled packs to have day camps and a one night sleepover – this all the Cubs welcomed with great enthusiasm and excitement.

District Cub activities were organized i.e. Beach Challenge in October 2021 with a variety of beach art, creations in sand. Unfortunately the planned Christmas challenge had to be cancelled due to an upsurge in COVID numbers with the new variant.

All Littlehampton Cubs took part in the Littlehampton Remembrance parade and service at the War Memorial – laying wreaths.

January 2022 saw all COVID restrictions lifted which enabled programmes to include indoor and outdoor activities and sleepovers to take place. Summer camps and outings have been planned.

I am amazed at how many proficiency/activity/challenge badges have been earned during the past 18 months – Cubs have worked hard on their own at home to gain these badges.

Cubs are looking forward to summer camps, outings, the Easter Challenge, celebrating St George Day where they will be parading in Arundel after 4 years and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

May I take this opportunity to thank all Leaders, assistants and young leaders for their time, dedication and enthusiasm without which none of the young people would have such wonderful varied and interesting programmes.

Julia Ferris ADC Cubs

DISTRICT SCOUT REPORT

There has been so much going on in our wonderful Scouts Troops in the district that it’s difficult to know where to start.

From Online Scout Manager, there have been over 150 Nights Away earned in the last year alone and I know that there are so many camps planned for the coming months as the weather improves … not that that stops the Scouts and Leaders of this wonderful district. It is lovely to see the Scouts being outdoors, doing what they do best, backwards cooking, singing around fires and sleeping under the stars in a variety of tents from new lightweight tents to good old fashioned patrol tents.

Keeping the outdoors theme going, two of our Scout Troops have earned their Cyclist Activity Badges this year, finishing with a jolly long cycle of 40km, one along the beach and Monarch’s Way and one through Angmering Park. This is #skillsforlife at work.

Two of our Scout Troops completed the Jamboree on the Trail (JOTT 2022) in May and Scouts have been out hiking all over the district and further afield. Again, looking on OSM, over 100 Hikes Away Staged Badges have been earned this year and for Scouts, as we know, that is no easy task needing 4 hours hiking to get one level on this staged badge.

The World Challenge Badge can often be tricky for Leaders to ensure Scouts earn each element. Two of our Scout Troops tackled this tricky badge by running an interactive refugee evening for their Scouts, highlighting the world issue and the unfair way in which some refugees are treated in some countries. Particularly at this time, it is poignant that our Young People understand the issues arising through people needing to leave their countries for reasons beyond their control.

Our Scouts are learning and practicing skills that they will use in years to come and are being given opportunities of a lifetime, from building sturdy gadgets, to archery to 1st Aid. Through the new You Shaped Badge, they also have the opportunity to pass those skills onto their peers and members of different sections in their Groups

The culmination of all these skills is usually the Expedition Challenge Badge, where older Scouts hone all their Scouting Skills and are let loose on the world for the weekend, planning routes and menus and pushing themselves to the limit. Well done to all the Scouts who have completed their expeditions.

Can I take this opportunity to thank Katie Frost who stood in at the last minute to accompany a group of 1st Ferring Scouts on their expedition when one of their Leaders was poorly.

Also thank you to those groups who have invited me to their special occasions from Halloween sleepovers to Founders Day Fun evenings.

There have been many Scouts who have earned their Chief Scout Gold Awards in the past year and OSM is showing so many more working so very hard to get there too. The past few years have given our Scouts and Leaders challenges and they have been faced head on. No one has said that they can not earn their Chief Scout Gold, they have adapted and achieved amazing things anyway.

Can I take this opportunity to thank all the Scout Leaders who have welcomed me to their meetings; I have enjoyed meeting you and Scouts. You give our Young People so many opportunities and you have lots of fun doing it. Yes, I can tell it’s not just the Scouts enjoying themselves!

Yours in Scouting

Paula Cooke ADC Scouts

As we’ve come out of the other side of the restrictions, I’m glad to say that Explorers in Arundel & Littlehampton are still going strong.

Numbers in all Units are holding well, and there looks to be a good cohort in the pipeline to keep us in good stead.

Everyone made it away on summer camp, with progress being made towards various levels of awards. As expected, there was a bit of a rush to help those coming of age to complete their expeditions before they moved on.

All Units are delivering a great programme, and 3 have recently found out they have Explorers attending WSJ2023, so have been planning how the fundraising support will look. There has been slow progress on the Young Leader scheme, however, with the support of surrounding Districts, we have been able to offer training material which the Explorers can tackle in their own time.

We would like to thank everyone for their support and ongoing dedication, and hope the next 12 months offers such great results.

Jon Harris

District Explorer Scout Commissioner

NETWORK SCOUTS

When I took on the role of District Scout Network Commissioner just over 2 yeasrs ago I did not plan for a Worldwide Pandemic to sweep in and try to scupper plans we had to relaunch Scout Network in Arundel & Littlehampton District. However, despite a slower start than we wanted we now have Scout Network.

Having been an Explorer Scout Leader since they came into being I had always found it frustrating that we had not been able to make an offering to our 18 year olds once they left Explorer Units. Unless those young people were retained in Groups as Leaders contact with them was being lost. At the time I took on the role we had around 40 x 18-25 year olds registred within our District in a variety of roles within our Groups, all doing great work volunteering their time to help other young people. My vision from the start was to try and engage these young people into a conversation and start a programme of monthly meetings so that they can start to meet up as young people in their own right and start to plan their own activities, and should if they wish, continue to work towards Scouting and Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

At the time of writing this report there are 49 young people in the Arundel & Littlehampton Scout District of Network registered on COMPASS. We have been seeing attendance of around 12-15 Network members at most meetings so far.

The meeting dates are very flexible and days of the week vary to try and allow for as many people to attend as possible. We are on Facebook “Arundel & Littlehampton Scout

Network” and I would ask all G.S.L.’s and Section Leaders to encourage all of their Network age Leaders to engage with Network for peer support, practical skills work, awards, socialising the list is endless.

The Scout Association describe Scout Network by saying “Try more. See more. Do more. At Scout Network you will stand on your two feet and make memories to last a lifetime”.”

Ian Buckman

District Scout Network Commissioner

DISTRICT SCOUT BAND

The Scout Band were not able to meet and practice due to COVID restrictions until December 2021 so unfortunately they were unable to attend the Littlehampton Bonfire parade in November 2021. We are looking forward to obtaining new bookings for 2022/2023 as will be attending the regular bookings i.e. Littlehampton Bonfire Parade, East Preston carnival, Arundel Mayor’s Sunday.

Andy ‘Nobby’ Knight

Band Master

Due to COVID and the terrible lockdown situation, with all our members being of an age of extreme vulnerability, there have been no meetings during this last year or requests for support in the District.

It was also with great regret in July 2021 that I stepped down from the role of Scout Active Support Manager, although I and the remaining members have stayed as members of S.A.S. Campsite and activities, offering our help whenever needed in the District.

It was also with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of one of the longest serving members of S.A.S Margaret Baker, M.B.E. Margaret passed away in St Joseph’s Nursing Home Littlehampton on 11th January 2022 and will be greatly missed by the community of Littlehampton Guiding and Scouting together with other societies.

Our thoughts and prayers are currently with Betty Beaton, our oldest member, who is in a nursing home in Bognor Regis.

My thanks to all Arundel & Littlehampton District Members of Scout Active Support, who made my 6 plus years as Manager so enjoyable.

Richard Marshall

Former Active Support Manager

We are sad to report that following submission of this report, Betty Beaton passed away at the end of May. Our thoughts are with Betty’s family and friends.

Furzefield Campsite Report 2021-2022

Furzefield Campsite report 2021-22. It has been busy year at Furzefield. Camping is definitely back on the map. We have had unprecedented enquiries and bookings following the lifting of restrictions. Thank you to Cheryl Stevens for dealing so efficiently with what is quite often a thankless task. However, the increase in use has resulted in a boost to the campsite income which is being reinvested into facilities.

District has re-introduced a small fee for Arundel & Littlehampton members using the site for section meetings. It is 50p per head, you will be sent an invoice once you advise the booking secretary of attendance numbers.

There will be a tree survey carried out on an annual basis, the last one resulted in quite a lot of safety work having to be done.

The toilet block replacement is ongoing with quotes being obtained for suitable units. However, before this can be done the capacity of the cess pit needs to be increased, quotes for this are also being obtained from various contractors.

A new weatherproof noticeboard is being erected which will have the site instructions and local information on.

The recent high winds damaged the canvas shelter in south field but we have a permanent wooden shelter to replace it, it just needs putting back together.

There is also a covered wood store now which was full of logs, not so much now, a work day will be needed to replenish.

Thank you to the members of the District who have attended work days, hopefully more helpers will volunteer for future days. These will be advertised on the Campsite Facebook page and in the District diary.

If anyone within the District would like to assist in any projects to maintain this valuable resource for scouting use, please speak either to me or the D.C., Mark Hewson.

Yours in scouting

Mick Stevens Campsite Warden and

‘The Team’

Dion Del-Smith

Elliott Crook

Jason Gilpin

Trevor Buckland

Steve Toney

NIGHTS AWAY

Welcome back to nights away! (Well pretty much). Scouting is back to Green, with a few provisos, so Nights Away are back on the programme.

Renewals have once again been done largely face to face, and applications for permits are starting to be once again being enquired about, with assessment dates back in the diary. As with all scouting, allowances in skill levels have to be made for many, including myself, starting afresh from a prolonged break from the scheme.

Over the year 40 events were recorded in the district consisting of: 18 indoor and 22 campsite or outdoor events. Yapton & Ford and Ferring both recorded 5 events each with 4th Littlehampton and Rustington 4 events each. This compares to a total 70 recorded events pre COVID pandemic. It was good to see the Explorer section completing 12 events between all the sections and also a bit of a novelty the Network section recording an event!

There was a total of 74 nights away recorded which were attended by 735 individual ‘young people’. (As a comparison, this compares to 150 nights attended by 1469 pre pandemic). Ferring were the only group to offer a family, all section, camp this year.

A reminder to all those holding events this year, to consider going ‘back to basics’ due to the erosion of camping skills due to the impact of COVID with reduced opportunity for both the young people and leaders alike. Groups should check all their camping equipment is still in good order before embarking on a camping adventure. It is a good idea if needed, to utilise the grounds of other groups in our District to pitch tents etc. to allow checking and proofing if your own hall doesn’t have the facility to do this.

We currently have 5 Indoor, 10 Campsite and 28 Greenfield (including Greenfield restricted) permits in our district, a total of 43 permits. There are currently 2 people undergoing assessment and progressing through the application process. County, module 38 courses have recommenced, so if individuals are keen to gain a permit in the future it would be a good idea to register and attend one of these ‘skills for nights away’ courses.

There has recently been a review of the permit scheme and much has been updated to comply with the enhancement of data-protection requirements. This includes an update to the Form NAN. This now has a need to list all adults attending an event with their appointment number and also the need for an Event Risk Assessment to be sent to the DC along with it.

Members permit records are now maintained on Compass and the permit cards are no longer an official record although whilst stocks last, may still be issued as a reminder to individuals for renewal. It is the permit holders’ responsibility to ensure their permit stays valid although I will still contact holders to invite to annual renewal sessions early in the year.

Graham ‘Chewy’ Lincoln District Nights Away Adviser

APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE

The Appointments Committee have continued to meet virtually this past year, which seems to work well for everyone, especially when the appointment can take place around the children’s bedtime!

The committee meets monthly with the exception of August and December, to ensure that new scouters complete their “Getting Started” process within the 5-month time scale from starting their new role.

This year we have interviewed 44 adults, 38 of which were new roles and 6 additional or changing roles. We have reviewed 140 scouters, 46 who hadn’t completed their validation giving them an additional 5 months to complete their training, 2 didn’t complete their training after the additional 5 months so their role was closed and they are now group occasional helpers.

A big thank you to the Appointments Committee, Sally Holmes and Jill Gladman for all their help and support again this year.

Jo Dommett

Appointments Secretary & Local Training Manager

Margaret Baker, M.B.E., passed away in the early hours of the 11[th] Janaury. Margaret was a girl guide all her life but joined the Scouts and took on the role of Fellowship Chairman in 1999 a position which she held for many years. After relinquishing this role she remained an enthusiastic and ardent member of the Fellowship and latterly Active Support.

Margaret regularly baked cakes for District events as well as attending and helping at as many District events she could. One year Margaret was the instigator of the Fellowship organizing the service for St George’s Day in Arundel Cathedral. Margaret was also a member of the District Executive Committee where she expressed her opinions which were valued. Her ‘down to earth’ approach and cakes will be missed in this District.

Shirley Belchamber former A.D.C. Cub Scouts in this District and then District Commissioner from 1990-1992 passed away 11[th] January at St Barnabas Hospice.

Shirley was able to chat and persuade new leaders to become part of the District. Since ‘stepping down’ from the District Commissioner role Shirley has always attended District events and services and remained part of the District.

Dave Davison , former District Appointments Secretary passed away in the early hours of Wednesday 30[th] March 2022 from a heart attack. Some leaders will remember him as for many years Dave had been the District Appointments Secretary when appointments meetings were held in Jill Gladman’s house.

When Dave resigned the post Angji Sharpe took over. Dave was a quiet, family man but was always there to give advice and to give help when it was needed.

Jamboree Contingent Report

The Jamboree Contingent representing Arundel & Littlehampton Scout District at the 2023 World Scout Jamboree consists of 4 young people from within the whole District.

A selection day was held on 8[th] January 2022 for 15 candidates of which 4 places were available. They all took part in various activities/question and answer sessions/challenges via Zoom and the panel had a difficult task in choosing 4 young people to represent this Scout District in South Korea in 2023.

Here are the District’s Jamboree Contingent:

Archie a scout at East Preston. He has been a beaver, cub and scout and will join Viking Explorer Unit one week before he attends the World Scout Jamboree.

Grant is an Explorer Scout from Peregrines. He joined the Yapton & Ford Scout Group as a beaver then became a cub and progressed to scouts to the Explorer Unit. He is working towards his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and helps at Yapton &

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Ford as a young leader. His highlights in Scouting have been attending Cubs 100 Camp at Ardingly and then as a scout attending Kent International Jamboree.

Annie is an Explorer Scout at Centurion Unit which she joined in March 2021 from girl guiding. Since becoming an Explorer scout she has been involved in a range of activities including night hikes to week long camping trips and can’t wait for her scouting journey to South Korea 2023.

Rhianna is an Explorer Scout at Viking Unit. Rhianna joined 5th Littlehampton Sea Scout Group as a beaver, then became a cub progressing to the scout troop and now is an Explorer Scout at the Viking Unit. She also is a young leader within the 5th Littlehampton Group.

Jon Harris , District Explorer Scout Commissioner, has been selected as a member of the International Service Team at the World Scout Jamboree and we wish him well on his adventure in South Korea.

And finally, Gary Cooke, Scout Leader with 1[st] Rustington Pioneers, has been selected as Jamboree Unit Leader for unit 74. I know Gary and his team are working incredibly hard to make the 25[th] Jamboree the experience of a lifetime and I am sure the whole countdown to South Korea will be incredible fun as much as it is an incredible learning opportunity, for all.

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‘Duty Group Report’

We commenced our ‘Duty Group’ role in 2020 taking over from 5[th] Littlehampton but unfortunately it was at the time of the COVID “lockdown” and no District events took place over the next eighteen months.

The autumn of 2021 enabled 7[th] to organise a ‘Christmas Challenge’ for the beavers and cubs in the District – but once again was thwarted by COVID restrictions.

The first District event organised by 7[th] in their role of ‘Duty Group’ was the St George’s Day Service held on Sunday 24[th] April 2022. The theme of the service was “we are together again”. Members of 7[th] portrayed Scouting as ‘The Greatest Show’ as scouting teaches everyone new skills, gives them new experiences/challenges and encourages all young people to try new activities/challenges.

7[th] will appear again at the District Annual General Meeting being held on Wednesday 22[nd] June at Arundel Castle when they ‘hand over’ the District standards to 1[st] Rustington who commence their role of ‘Duty Group’ that evening. Wishing 1[st] Rustington all the best for the coming year.

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REMEMBRANCE 2021

All Groups were able to join in the act of Remembrance in November 2021 taking part in their respective areas parade and services. The District Scout Band played at the East Preston RBL Service.

Wreath made by Beavers who had coloured the poppies and arranged them on the wreath

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DISTRICT FOUNDER’s DAY QUIZ

A Districtwide Founder’s Day quiz was arranged for all Sections to take part on Tuesday 22nd February 2022 but postponed until March. Unfortunately only a few young people attended the quiz – 2 beavers from East Preston who gained equal points. 4 Cubs from East Preston and 1 from Yapton [Summer] attended the Cub Section – Summer from Yapton won the Cub section of the quiz out right. [She also won a prize for her bonnet at the District Easter Challenge]. The DC won the Leader section of the quiz.

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AWARDS

3 Beaver Scouts have worked so hard to gain all 23 activity badges – a fantastic achievement

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CHIEF SCOUT BRONZE & SILVER AWARDS

[These are the highest awards Beavers, Cubs and Scouts can attain]

At the beginning of the year [April 2021] these had to be held outside, socially distanced

By March 2022 The District was able to hold the presentation indoors awarding over 95 Bronze & Silver Awards together with 3 Gold Chief Scout Awards.

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Good Service Awards

1[st] April 2021 to 31[st] March 2022

Gillian Hart

Bar to the Silver Acorn

GSL 1st Arundel

Dan Lecuyer

Mick Stevens

The Bar to the Award For Merit

GSL 1[st] Rustington GSL 1[st] East Preston

Angela Brown

Carl Monk

Cheryl Stevens Debbie Deacon

The Award for Merit

BSL 1[st] Rustington

ESL Peregrines Explorers

DGSL 1[st] East Preston

BSL 1[st] Yapton & Ford & former ADC Beavers

Graham Lincoln District Nights Away Advisor Graham Mills ACSL 1[st] Rustington Janet Hewson ABSL 1[st] Yapton & Ford & Mrs DC Jason Gilpin ESL Vikings Explorers Jo Dommett District Appointments Secretary & LTM Kate Wardle CSL 1[st] Angmering Katrina McAnaspie Former CSL 1[st] Yapton & Ford Richard Marshall Manager Active Support Sandra Brown Active Support Member Stib Dommett GSL 1[st] Ferring Sue Richards Chair District Appointments

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Mary Harvey

Dion DelSmith

Chief Scouts Commendation

Chairman 1[st] Rustington

SL 1[st] Angmering

Commissioners Commendation

Andrew Knight District Band Master Anne Lecuyer Former GSL 1[st] Rustington David Ferris ACSL 7[th] Littlehampton Deborah Deacon ADC Beavers Erica Mills CSL 1[st] Rustington Gary Cooke SL 1[st] Rustington Ian Gaskell GSL 1[st] Angmering Jane West GSL 4[th] Littlehampton Jess West BSL 4[th] Littlehampton Jill Gladman DDC Programme Jon Harris District Explorer Commissioner Julia Ferris ADC Cubs & CSL 7[th] Littlehampton Kester Riley GSL 5[th] Littlehampton Liz Hammond Active Support member & 1[st] Rustington Executive Mags Marshall District Executive Mark Guy GSL 1[st] Barnham Matthew Spurling ABSL 1[st] Yapton & Ford Mike Turner Chairman District Finance Committee Paula Cooke ADC Scouts & SL 1[st] Ferring

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Long Service Awards I" April 2021 to 31" March 2022 Chief Scout's 60 Years Service Award Angus Attle 4" Littlehampton Chief Scout's 40 Years Service Award Wendy Squires Stuart Thorne Gary Silverson District I" Barnham 5 Littlehampton Muriel Allen Gill Hart 1st Arundel I" Arundel Chief Scout's 30 Years Service Award Cheryl Stevens Andy Knight I" East Preston District Mick Stevens Dan Lecuyer 1st East Preston I, Rustington Chief Scout's 25 Years Service Award Jane Edney lan Buckman 1st Arundel District Caroline Taylor 151 Yapton & Ford Chief Scout's 20 Years SeNice Award Julia Kent Janet Hewson Martin Jarvis James Cobb Active Support 151 Yapton & Ford I" Angmering 1st Yapton & Ford Julia Flower Sue Thorne Julia Ferris Irene Harnrnond 5 Littlehampton 151 Barnham Littlehampton Active Support Chief Scout's 15 Years Service Award Louise Napper Clare Frostick Lawrence Smith Marcus Jordan District 5th Littlehampton I" Arundel Distrirt Colin Jackson Katrina Gaskill Jo Dommett I" Ferring 1st Angmering District Chief Scout's 10 Years Service Award Mary Harvey Peter Dukes Ruth Bradley Helen Woolgar Marie Riordan 1st Rustington I" Rustington I" Arundel I" Barnham I" Arundel Robin Wardle Clare Mos50P Laura Stoddart Ed Spencer Fiona Dray 1st Angmering I"Yapton & Ford 5 Littlehampton 7" Littlehampton I" East Preston 36

Chief Scout's 5 Years Service Award Fern Jackson Sam Lecuyer Dan Mole Jason Cooke Emma Bourlet Adam Grevett Deborah Wilson Jack Elphinstone Roger Anscombe Charlotte Edwards Kim Clinch 1st Arundel I" Rustington I" Barnham I. Ferring 1st Rustington District I, Feriing I" Barnham I" Arundel I" Rustington I" Arundel Zac Matzen Maria Meed Emma Holmes Simon Cross Helen Raven Atal Chuhan Steven Barnes Louise Flynn Nicola Biddulph Kevin Raven Alan Holmes 5th Littlehampton I" Rustington I" Barnham I" East Preston 5 Littlehampton I" Rustington 1st Rustington I"Yapton & Ford I" Barnham 5th Littlehampton I" Barnham Training Awards 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022 Wood Badge Training Completed Dion Delsmith I" Angmering Peregrines 1st Yapton & Ford 151 Ferring Rustington Explorers District Paul Cooke 1st Ferring 1st Arundel Carl Monk Lawrence Smith Alison Scott Michael Scott Istyapton & Ford 151 Yapton & Ford I, Rustington 71h Littlehampton Stib Dommett Yvonne Flynn Erica Mills Chelsea Cox Jill Gladman Alan Moss Deborah Clark Centurion Explorers I" Barnham Duncan Inch 1st Ferring 4" Littlehampton 71h Littlehampton I" Angmering 71h Littlehampton 1st Ferring Littlehampton Emma Holmes Jane West Stuart Armstrong James Dees 1st Angmering Rustington Explorers 7tli Littlehampton Rustington Explorers 4th Littlehampton 1st Rustington Julia Ferris Katrina Gaskell Ed Spencer Phil Cobby Emily Dicker Tash Spencer Helen Lumley James Dixon Matt Phelps Jodi Adams 1st Yapton & Ford Kat Lucas 151 Rustington Dan Lecuyer 151 Rustington Jon Harris 1st Rustington I" Ferring Lisa Arnold 1st Ferring Nick Clayton 37

Total District Membership 2001 to 2022 Census 2001 2006 2011 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 186 207 226 240 247 245 281 274 181 2022 257 9.5qb 17.7% -3&6 42.0% 257 211 262 292 311 296 302 296 296 315 4L% &5 -2.0% 6.4% Scouts 156 171 214 251 259 255 258 252 227 244 -7.686 -L4% -10.486 3.241 -1.59b -12.0 7.5% 68 87 86 76 77 78 th4nge 27$% -Ll% -IL.6 -1ty5 1.3¥ 38 13 49 20 22 322.2¥J 276.9% 53.B% 10.0 Total YP 634 589 702 783 894 921 940 947 801 916 86 (hange a4 0.7 -14.8% 14.44b Adults 123 iio 129 194 229 245 244 241 238 271 & thange 0.9 30.2% i&0% -0.41 -1.2 -2.5% 13.9 Total 757 699 831 977 1123 1166 1184 1188 1039 1187 -0.6% $2 0.3 -12.2 14.24b Total District Membership 1200 ljli" Adults Network Scout$ Cub5 Beaver5 21XII 2006 2011 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total District Youth Membership 7(M) Explorers 50) 5¢outs a(M) 2fy) r:ill1122- Beaver5 i(¥J 2WI 2006 2011 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 38

0310512022 19:22 Arundel & Littlehampton Distrirt Scout Association Receipts and Payments account for the year ended 31 Mar£h 2022 2021122 Restrirted fund5 2020121 Unrestrlrted funds Total funds Totsl lunds RECEIPTS Membershlp subscrSptlons Less amount paid on to county Net mernber5hlp subscrlptoons retalned 9.904.50 3,539. 6.365.50 50.172.LKJ 34,730. 15.442.rKI 60.076.50 38,269.(X) 21.807.50 77.905.00 39,512.00 38.393.00 Distrirt activities Camp slte Band Actl¥e Support Unlt ScoutlCubl8eaver sectlons Explorer unit5 Network Jamboree l Eurolam 10.218.50 265. 10.218.50 265.IK) 815.50 ii.so 6,283.87 11.50 6,283.87 3,900.00 43,108.50 23,144.37 15.442.(WJ 38.586.37 Other recelpts Armed Forces Day St George's Day collectlon Equlpment hlre Grants Sundry 667.( 102.10 2,0(Kl.(K) 2.667.fy) 102.10 19,907.50 Investment Income Intèrèst Total recelpts 23.913.47 I7,442.￿) 41.355.47 63,016.00 39

Arundel & Littlehampton Distrirt 5eout Association Receipts and Payments account for the year ended 31 Marih 2022 2021122 2020121 Unrestrirted fvnds Restrict funds Total funds Total funds PAYMENTS Dlstrlct a¢tlvltles Camp slte Band Active Support Unit Scoutlcubl8eaver 5éCtions Explorer unlts Network Jamboree l Eurolam 4,345.07 4,345.07 3,944.17 56.75 331.20 5.392.$8 5.392.58 1.850. 11,587.65 1.850.LN) 11,587.65 4.133.50 8,465.62 Othtr paymÈnts St Georye's Dav Armed Forces Day Dlstrlrt Team expenses Llcences Statlonery Insurance D151rlrt Meetlngs Webslte Hall hlre Tralnlnt Presentatlons and Memorla Donallons Equlpment Campslte Capitsl Projects Sundrles Bad6eslS¢arves Other expenses Mlscellaneous Total payments 4.011.04 4.011.04 337.01 8900 1,671.97 1,678.75 1,678.75 257.34 20.00 43.20 8,CK)4.CKS 43.20 8,CQ4.00 2,652.CK) 2,652.(M) 27.976.64 27.976.64 10,840.94 Net of recelpts and payments 14.063.171 17.442.LKI 13.378.83 52.175.06 Cash funds 31 March 2020 48,503.68 48,854.95 97,358.63 45,183.57 Cash fund5 31 March 2021 44,440.51 66,296.95 110,737.46 97,358.63 40

Arundel & Littlehampton Distrirt 5eout Association Receipts and Payments account for the year ended 31 Marih 2022 2021122 Restricted funds 2020121 Unrestrirted fvnds Total funds Total funds ASSETS Cash Funds Bank current accounts HQ Charlty Deposlt Account Cash in hand 25,497.35 18.761.77 181.39 44.440.51 66.296.95 91.794.30 18.761.77 181.39 110.737.46 78,373.44 18.761.77 223.42 97.358.63 66.296.95 Other assets Campslte Scoutlng equlpment etc Total Assets 44.442.51 66.296.95 110.739.46 97.360.63 The unrestrlcted cash funds relate to the followSng actlvStles Dlstrlct Band Jarnboree Campslte Support unlt Network Explorer unSts 22.451.98 2,845.71 3.600. 6,322.94 368.44 600.26 8,251.18 44.440.51 42.890.36 2,580.71 3.600.00 449.51 368.44 600.26 8,014.40 58,503.68 NOTES l. A5 the accounts are presented on a cash basi5 the Distrirt executive ha5 decided to reduce the historic cost of the scouting equipment and furnituie, which is still owned by the District. to £1. The Campsite improvements have been included at £1. The insurance value of the eqipment is £31,7￿<202O- £31,7ixJI 2. The District currently pay5 annual rent of £813 in respect of the lease of the Campsite which expire5 on 31 january 2038. 3 No remuneration 15 paid to Trustees. District Chairman District Treasurer lane Hewson 41

District Treasurevs Re Ort 202112022 The following accounts show a record of the Receipts and Payments of the District for the year ended 31 March 2022 together with the Assets and Liabilities at the same date. The total receipts for the year were £41,355 2nd payments totalled £27.977 leaving a surplus for the year of £13,37912021'. surplus £52.1751 The results by activity area were Mar-22 Mar-21 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Campsite Band Active Support Explorers Sections IBe8vers, Cubs. Scoulsl Jamboree 2019 1 Eurojam 2020 District TOTAL 6,323 2,846 368 8,251 600 3,600 22,452 44,441 12.1291 157) 331 25.915 23,399 RESTRICTED FUNDS Campsite St George's Day Jamboree 2019 1 Euro Explorers Membership TOTAL 12,000 516 am 2020 {234) 3,609 50,172 66,297 29,010 28,777 TOTAL RESULT 110,737 52,175 The deficit in District unrestricted funds arises from Campsite costs for major tree work1£8.4kl. The surplus in reslncled funds relates to the 202213 membership fees received in full prior lo year end As recommended in last year's accounts, an amount of £10k has been moved to ￿$trIcted funds for the development of the Campsite. wth a further £2k transferred following receipt of a further grant Further information on the activities in the Dislricl a￿ set (xjt in the body of this annual ret)ort. Al 31 March 2022 the District held total funds of £110.737 (2020.. £97,359) which were split as follows.. 2022 2021 Activity Funds Dlstrict general funds Restricted Funds TOTAL 21,989 24,452 64,297 110.737 15,613 42,890 38,855 97,359 42

The split of the Activity funds is set OLrt in the accounts. Restricted funds include the £50,172 fees received for the year 2022123. The Dislricl's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of Ihe district should income and fundraising aclivilies fall short. The District executive committee considers that the District General funds of £22.452 are suffiaenl lo meet this requirement. . The District does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer lem inveslmenls. All funds are therefore held in cash using mainstream banks. building societies and a deposit with the Scout Association. The accounts are presented on a cash basis and other assets including the band instruments. district equipment and the campsite improvements have been written down to £2. although for insurance purposes the replacement value of the assets owned by the district exceeds this value. Steve Johnson is carrying oul the independent examinaknon of the 2022 accounts. Jane Hewson District Treasurer. 28 April 2022 43

Statement of Trustee's Responslbllltles The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial slalements for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the Trustees should follow best practice and= (al select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently {bl make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent {cl state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed. subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. and {dl prepare the financial slalemenls on the going Concem basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that Ihe charity will conlinue in business The Twslees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them lo ascertain the financial with applicable Accounting Standards and Statements of Recommended Practice and the regulations made under the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities. nsideralion of Risks The District Scout Executive {as Charity Trustees) has always been mindful of ils responsibilities in Risk Management and, in accordance with the requirements of The Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP 20051, is outlining the major risks and appropriate systems that are in pla¢e to mitigate those risks. The Exècutivè has specialist Su￿comMIttee$ to manage these risks and highly values th8 reputation of Scouting. It seeks to enhance this reputation through effective publicity., care in recruitment {including adoption of the Disclosure & Barring Service screening procedures), financial control, management of adults., and by working closely with the Dislncl and County Teams lo amicably resolve those few disputes which do arise. 44

Indep8nd8nt Examlnerfs Report to Trustees of thè Arundel & Littlehampton District Scout Council I reFK>rt on the accounts of the District forthe yearended 31 March 2022 whith comprise the St8temenl of Financial Acbvities, the Balance Sheet and related notes set out on pages 1 &2. This report is made solely to the tnjstees in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might slate lo Ihe charity's truslees those matlers l am required to slate lo them in an Independent Examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law. I do not 8￿pt or a55ume re5ponsibilrty lo anyone other than the charity and the Charity's Iruslees for my examination work. R8sp8ctlve responslbllltl•s of Trusteés and Examlner The District's trustees are responsible for ihe preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 {the Charities Actll and that an independent examination is needed. 11 is my responsibility lo.. Examine the accounts (under Se¢lion 145 of the Charities Act)., To follow the procedures la￿ down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners lunder Section 145lSllbl of the Charities Act).. and To state whethfjf particular mattgr$ hav* come to my attention. Basls of Indep¢nd¢nt Examlnorfs report My examination was Carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a ￿vIeW of the accounling records kept by Ihe Dislri¢l and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanatsons from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all (he evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequenuy no opinion is given as lo whelher the accounts present a 'lrue and fair, view and the report is limited lo those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examlnerfs ststement In conngction with my gxaminalion. no matter ha$ Come lo my attent￿n. 1. whith gives me reasonab￿ cause to beliève that in. any material respect. the requirements lo keep 8ccounling ￿cordS in accord8nce wilh Section 130 of th8 Charili8s Act ',8nd lo p￿pare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Ihg accounting rgquirgm8nts of the Charilies Act have nol bggn met., or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo 31 March 2022 be reached. steve Johnson FCA Highdown House Yeoman Way Goring-by-sea Wesl Sussex BN99 3HH 28 April 2022 45

Minutes of the IOV Arundel & Littleharnpton Scout District Held on Thursday 22.° July 2021. The meeting was held via ZOOM due to COVID 19 social distancing regulations Joining instructions were issued to those accepting the written invttation. Present.. Members of the District Scouting Council and their County guests l. In the absence of His Grace. The Duke of Norfolk Iwho was unable to attend due to other commttments] Mark Hewson, District Commissioner, gave His Grace's apologies and welcomed those present and opened the meeting. 2. Prue Payne, District Secretary, presented the apologies for absence from 3 District Vice Presidents. 64 members of the District Scout Council 3. The Minutes of the previous year's Annual General Meeting - for the year ended 31. March 2020 were proposed. seconded. and these were unanimously carried by those present via ZOOM. 4. Mark Hewson. Distrirt Commissioner, presented the Annual Report and account5 of the Arundel & Littlehampton Scout District for the year to 31" March 202 1 which were approved. which had been circulated prior to the meeting. were proposed and approved by those present on ZOOM. 5. Mark Hewson. Distrirt Commissioner. nominated His Grace The Duke of Norfolk to continue as District President for a further term of office. His Grace. who had previously agreed to accept this nomination. sent the meeting his message. The District Commissioner thanked His Grace for his continued support given to this Scout Distrirt by himself 6. Mark Hewson confirmed the District Vice Presidents of the Arundel & Littlehampton Scout Distrirt for a further year as.. Mr. Angus Attle. Mrs. Ruth Fraser. Mr5. Pamela Spencer. 7. Mark Hewson. Distrirt Commissioner. nominated Ms. Jill Long as District Chairman 8. Jill Long nominated Mrs. Jane Hewson as District Treasurer. This was agreed to by those present on ZOOM. 9. Jill Long nominated Mrs. Prue Payne as District Secretary. This was agreed to by those present on ZOOM 10. The District Commissioner nominated two members of the Arundel & Littlehampton District Executive Committee for the next 12 months. This was unanimously agreed to by those present on ZOOM. I l. Four members of the District Scout Council were elected by those present to serve on the Arundel & Litdehampton Scout District Executive Committee. 12. It was confirmed that the ex-officio members of the District Committee would be.. Adam Grevett, District Youth Commissioner Jon Harris. Distrirt Explorer Scout Commissioner lan Buckman. District Scout Ne1work Commissioner 13. Jo Dommett was confirmed in the appointment of District Appointment5 Secretary. 46

  1. It was proposed that Steve Johnson take the position of Independant Examiner. This was agreed to by those on ZOOM.
  2. Tash Spencer, Beaver Scout Leader. was elected to represent the Arundel & Littlehampton Scout Distrirt to serve on the West Sussex County Scout Council for the forthcoming year and unanimously agreed to by those present on ZOOM.
  3. Katie Frost, Assistant Scout Leader from 1st Rustington Scout Group was elected as the Network ScouL from the Arundel & Littlehampton Scout District Scout Council to seNe on the West Sussex County Scout Council for the forthcoming year- this was unanimously agreed bythose presenton ZOOM.
  4. The District Constitution was ratified by those present on ZOOM.
  5. Mark Hewson, District Commissioner, introduced the guests from the County namely Robert Sawyer. County Commissioner: Connor Holmes, County Youth Commissioner and Rachel Hammond, County Chairman- each of them spoke brieflyto those present .
  6. Everyone was thanked for attending this'different. type of Annual General Meeting, there being no further business the meeting closed. 47

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