## **“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. 

- Guests are requested to be seated by 7.15pm 

- District Standards Enter 

## **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. 

   - a. Group Scout Leader for the Duty Group 

   - b. Campsite SASU Manager 

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. County Commissioner will address the meeting 

22. Presentation and Awards 

23. 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 

- 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: 

- i) The quorum for future Scout Council meetings [AGM] will remain at twenty plus the chair 

- ii) The quorum for future District Executive meetings will be five to include the Chair, or in the absence of the Chair, two ex-officio members and at least one non ex-officio member. 

- iii) The quorum for future District Executive Finance SubCommittee meetings will be four to include the Chair of Finance, or in the absence of the Chair of Finance, two exofficio members and at least one non ex-officio member. 

- iv) The quorum for future District Appointments Committee meetings will be four to include the Chair of Appointments, or in the absence of the Chair of appointments, two ex-officio members and at least one non ex-officio member. 

- v) That President and Vice Presidents of the District and the Groups in the District, if not members of Scouting, be additional members to be elected to the District Scout Council, 

- vi) Membership of the Scout Council will remain as written in POR rule 4.25. 



|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: 

- Enjoy what they are doing and have fun 

- Take part in activities indoors and outdoors 

- Learn by doing 

- Share in spiritual reflection 

- Take responsibility and make choices 

- Undertake new and challenging activities 

- Make and live by their Promise 

## **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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35

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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14. It was proposed that Steve Johnson take the position of Independant Examiner. This
was agreed to by those on ZOOM.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. The District Constitution was ratified by those present on ZOOM.
18. 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 .
19. Everyone was thanked for attending this'different. type of Annual General Meeting,
there being no further business the meeting closed.
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