CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 Charity name: 1st Ferring Sea Scout (st Andrews) Group Charity registration number: 305883 Objectives and Activities Summary ofthe purp)ses of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 To activdy engage and support young people in their personal development, eFnpowering them to make a positive contribution to socie The provision of indusive scouting activities. to young peop via their attendan at weeldy section meetings, regular outdoor activÈties and residential camps. We follow the balanced program of the UK Scout Association which includes community engagement and an element of Serrf1 for all the young people to engage with. We currently ha four sections; Squirrels (age 4-6). Beavers (age 6-8). Cubs (age 8 -10) and Scouts e10-14 The Trust&s are fulty aware that public benefrt is at the heart of our charrty. The group is entiTely staffed by volunteers working for the benefit of our young people and our community- We are based in a village and make a conrtl effort to be involved our comrnun Summary ofthe main activities in relatton to those purposes for the public benefit. in particular, the activities. projects or ServIS identified in the acixiunts. Pata 1.17 and 1.19 statement confirming whether the tTUStees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefft Para 1.18 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about: There is a written Hardship Fund Policy where we can apt appli(xtions to reduce subscrtption payments or payments for events due to hardshi NIA Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment pa 1.38 We <k) rt have paid positions in our group. everyone is a volunteer. Pwa 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers The group would not exist at all if it were not for the (x)untless hours of volunteering. In addition to our dedicated Section Leadets. our Trustees manage all aspects of the rou behind the scenes. Eve one workin
towards the sUSs[l and safe operation of 1 st Ferring is a volunteer and not one person is paKI for their many hours work for the benefft of our young people and the wider commun . Our volunteers are invaluable. Other NIA Achievements and Perfomiance SORP feleft Year 23-24 has been another successful year for the group. Numbers have dropped by around 10% but we still have a good number of around go young people coming along every week. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity. identifying the differen the charity's work has made to the circuMstanS of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Each of the SeciK)ns have enjoyed residential °nights awaK as part of separate section based events apart from the Squirrel Section {age 4- 6) where a few members came along to the annual joint family camp. The sectr>ns a all delivering a balanced program in line with the Scout Organisation objectives and this is reflected in the targe number of badges and awards eamed. We have taken part in village activities and events. our annual beath clean, Christmas Post service and carolkng to our lo1 re homes. We are blessed with a good supportive band of leaders and while some people chose to do 2 roles. we have g(KMJ )verage and a su rtive team. Additional infom)ation (optional You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about We have removed our outdated shipping container store and have prepared the vacated space for a more suitable timber store to be funded in 24-25 Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 The annual fundraising events we carry out are Christmas Post and Sponsored Beach Cleaning - these were again successful. Perfomiance of fundraising activrties against objectives set Pard 1.41 We also participated in ad IMX fundraising in the fomi of Village Summer Fair and a Ra Night Evening. The funds have been used to fund rePlarnent of our storage contsiner and to build a pot for everrtual rePlarnent of our minibus. NIA nvestment rfonnan Para 1.41
against objectives NIA Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Par3 121 Subs remain at £15. Good numbers of young people coming to the sections has ensured that the finanoal position remains health de ite Tncreasin costs. Reserves are held to (x)ver annual expenses incurred in annual membership of the natK)nal scout association (Capitation). running the group. our minibus and our premises We also periodically have specffic reserve pots for projects such as premises improvemenL vehicle replament and fundin sad oun le rox £15K Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero rerVeS Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any unrtaintieS about the charity conkn'nuing as a going conrn Para 122 Para 122 NIA Para 124 NIA Pa3123 NIA Additional inforniation (optional) You ma thoose to include further statenEnts where relevant about: Monthty subs paid for the young people to attend the sections (£15 per month). Fundraising indudes- annual beach dean, fund raising nights. stslls at MMunity events. annual Chrthnas card delivery se1 etc NIA The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives (nduding any social investment policy adopted Pard 1.46 Loss of Membership Loss of Volunteers Loss of Premises A description of the principal risks facing the Charity Para 1.46 NIA Other Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document Para 125 Royal Charter Granted 4 January 1912 How is the charity constituted? Para 125 Unincorporated Association ?.SSOCi21101., Trustee selection ffEthods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 125 Chair. Treasurer. Secretary and 3 - 6 other members voted in annually at AGM by the Scout Council. Group Scout Leader, 3 Section Leaders are invited to be Ex Officio Members of Trustee Board at AGM. Additional infornlation (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where rekvant about: The Scout Association training is mandatory and must be kept up to date - Trustee Introduction - Module 1- GDPR- Safety- Safeguarding Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The Group Lead VOluntr is the senior uniformed leader, member of the Trustee Board. They are the line manager to all uniformed leaders and the Chair of The Trustee Board. The GLVS line manager is the District Commissioner. 1st Ferring is a member of the UK Scout Association and exist within the County (West Sussex) and District (Arundel and Littlehampton) structure. We pay an annual membership I (2piiation for each youth member to be a art ofthis or anisation. We share the obieclives and follow the rules of the UK Scout Organisation and adhere to their requirements and those of our County or District. The chaiity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Pwa 1.51 The Group's constitution is taken from Chapter 5 of The Scout Association's Policy nisation and Rules NIA Other Reference and Administrative details Cha name Other name the tha ' uses Re istered cha ' number Charty's principal address 151 Ferrin NIA 305883 1 st Ferring Sea Scout Hut Meadow Way Ferring Worthing West Sussex BN12 5LD Sea Scout St Andrews Grou
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dales acled if not for wholg Trustee name Office (if anyl Name of person (or body) enlitled oint trustee ifan Scout Council at AGM Scout Council at AGM Scout Council at AGM District Commissioner of nde] & Littlehampton Scout District District Commissioner of Arundel & Littlehampton Scout District Scout Council at AGM Sut Council at AGM Claire McParland Jo Dommett Position Va(ant Chair From 1410712023 Treasurer Secretary Group Scout Leader From 14107r2023 Steve Dommett Duncan Inch Assistant Group Scout Leader Jason Cooke Paula Cooke Quarterrnaster Scout Leader 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Co Ofate trustees- names of the directots at the date the re wasa Director name NIA Name of trustees hokling title to propety belongtng to the charity Dates acted if not for whole Trustee name Lease Under Review Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA hetd in this capacity Narne and ob" ctsofthe NIA
charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodpn charty's objects Details of aangernents for safe custody and $egregan of such assets from the charlS own assets NIA Additional inforniation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser NIA Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) NIA Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disck)sure of ke rsonnel detsils NIA Other o NIA tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charitys trustees Signature(s} Full namels) Position (eg Secretsry• Chair, etc) Stephen Hams Dommett Group Lead Volunteer CLAIRG IcReAIP£ ULPAoLft Date 16101r2025
Ist 1st Ferring Sea Scout (St Andrews) Group 305883 Ferring Sea Scout (St Andrews) Group - 305883 2023 2023 2024 2024 ASSETS f ASSETS f Balances as at 1 April Balances as at 1 April " 22,517.071" 32,568.01 32,568.01 Barclays Barclays 22,517.07 | 0.00 6,704.00 Barclays Scout A/c 0.00 — 6,704.00 Barclays Scout A/c 3,038.51 0.00 0.00 Expenses Card 3,038.51 | « Expenses Card 25,555.58 39,272.01 23,999.96 39,272.01 AA. 9,206.11 (13,716.43) Surplus / Deficit 9,206.11_ 1 (13,716.43) Surplus / Deficit 34,761.69 _ 25,555.58 34,761.69 25,555.58 Balances at 31 March Balances at 31 March 22,517.07 Barclays 33,878.11 33,878.11 0 22,517.07 Barclays 883.58 3,038.51 Expenses Card 883.58 DM 3,038.51 Expenses Card 25,555.58 I t < 34,761.69 34,761.69 _ , tf id f 25,555.58 ACCUMULATED FUNDS ACCUMULATED FUNDS , • 8,640.18 General Unrestricted Funds 14,647.80 8,640.18 General Unrestricted Funds 14,647.80 Restricted Funds: Restricted Funds: 2,370.06 Jamboree Fund 3,438.21 2,370.06 Jamboree Fund 3,438.21 2,066.20 Equipment Fund 3,033.00 2,066.20 Equipment Fund 3,033.00 4,520.21 Minibus Fund 5,487.01 4,520.21 Minibus Fund 5,487.01 3,544.36 Concrete Shed 4,027.76 3,544.36 Concrete Shed 4,027.76 3,000.00 Lease & 3,000.00 Lease 2,500.00 2,500.00 £139.50 Thank you | 81.00 £139.50 Thank you 81.00 0.00 Welfare Fund 1,302.88 0.00 Welfare Fund 1,302.88 L217 Camps 244.03 1,275.07 Camps 244.03 £25,555.58 £34,761.69
| 1st Ferring Sea Scout (St Andrews) Group si 305883 ist Ferring Sea Scout (St Andrews) Group - 305883 |
1st Ferring Sea Scout (St Andrews) Group si 305883 ist Ferring Sea Scout (St Andrews) Group - 305883 |
1st Ferring Sea Scout (St Andrews) Group si 305883 ist Ferring Sea Scout (St Andrews) Group - 305883 |
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| 2023 | RECEIPTS - Bank& OSM RECEIPTS - Bank & O M |
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| 13,822 00 11,996.55 2.647.50 234.40 13,822.00 11,996.55 2,647.50 234.40 |
Subscriptions including Capitation Camps Donations for Hut & Minibus Uniform Subscriptions including Capitation Camps Donations forHut & Minibus Uniform |
14,120.00 1,825.00 209 00 14,720.00 1,825.00 209.00 |
12,269.55 12,269.55 |
14,720.00 12,269.55 1,825.00 209.00 14,720.00 12,269.55 1,825.00 209.00 |
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| 5.50 5,968.37 231.99 5.50 5,968.37 231.99 |
Sundries Beach Clean Xmas Post/Raffie Sundries BeachClean XmasPost/Raffle |
5.45 5,238.82 348.79 5.45 5,238.82 348.79 |
5.45 5,238 82 348.79 5.45 3,238.82 348.79 |
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| 872.30 1,186.35 0.00 872.30 1,186.35 0.00 |
Fundraising Events Donations Grants Fundraising Events Donations Grants |
1,591.24 331.15 0.00 1,591.24 331.15 0.00 |
1,591.24 331.15 0.00 1,591.24 331.15 0.00 |
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| 3,457.93 647.00 6,188.50 28.00 3,457.93 647.00 6,188.50 28.00 |
Gift Aid Cub Activities Scout Activities Beaver Activities GiftAid CubActivities ScoutActivities BeaverActivities |
4,043.28 1,009.35 888 19 0 00 4,043.28 1,009.35 888.19 0.00 |
4,043.28 1,009.35 888.19 0.00 4,043.28 1,009.35 838.19 0.00 |
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| ez) | 0.00 160.50 0.00 160.50 |
Squirrels Activities Thank you SquirrelsActivities Thankyou |
0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 |
0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 |
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| £10,050.94 d £57.497.83 £10,050.94S £57,497.83 Jf |
Deficit Deficit |
£30,360.27/ £30,360.27)/ |
1,031.04 £12 269.55 1,031.04 £12,269.55 |
£42,62922 \, £42,629.82 1 |
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| PAYMENTS - Bank & OSM PAYMENTS - Bank &OSM |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| 5,680.00 10,721.48 651.04 5,680.00 10,721.48 651.04 |
Capitation Camps Rates & Ground Rent Capitation Camps Rates&Ground Rent |
5,965.50 320.22 5,965.50 320.22 |
£13,300.59 £13,300.59 |
5,965.50 13,300.59 320.22 5,965.50 13,300.59 320.22 |
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| 2,432.14 2,432.14 |
Utilities Utilities |
2,136.00 2,136.00 |
2,136.00 2,136.00 |
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| 1,011.45 1,011.45 |
Scarves/Uniform Scarves/Uniform |
257.00 257.00 |
257.00 257.00 |
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| 680.11 3,203.64 17,056.72 200.00 467.38 680.11 3,203.64 17,056.72 200.00 467.38 |
Badges Group Equipment HCIMaintenance & Cleaning Fundraising Events AGM/Beach Clean Badges Group Equipment HQ Maintenance& Cleaning FundraisingEvents AGM/Beach Clean |
912.25 508.61 279.15 551.20 736.89 912.25 508.61 279.15 391:20 736.89 |
912.25 508.61 279.15 551.20 736.89 912.25 508.61 279.15 551.20 736.89 |
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| & | 243.73 350.18 865.63 243.73 350.18 865 63 |
Squirrels Activities Beaver Activities Cub Activities SquirrelsActivities BeaverActivities CubActivities |
410.54 417.36 1,475.52 410.54 417.36 1,475;52 |
410.54 417.36 1,475.52 410.54 417.36 LAS SZ |
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| 807.24 807.24 |
Scout Activites ScoutActivites |
1,402.25 1,402.25 |
1,402.25 1,402.25 |
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| 0.00 0.00 |
Jamboree Jamboree |
0.00 0.00 |
0.00 0.00 |
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| 220.50 1,335.10 1,005.87 259.79 220.50 1,335.10 1,005.87 259.79 |
Thank you Insurance Subscriptions Sundries Thankyou Insurance Subscriptions Sundries |
208.50 1,548.57 348.11 758.34 208.50 1,548.57 348.11 758.34 |
208.50 1,548.57 348.11 758.34 208.50 1,548.57 348.11 758.34 |
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| 2,438.56 7867.27 2,438.56 7867.27 |
Minibus Expenses 0SM Expense Cards MinibusExpenses OSM ExpenseCards |
1,887.11 1,887.11 |
1,887.11 1,887.11 |
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| £57,497.83 Surplus Surplus £57,497.83fo |
£10,237.15 £30,360.27 £l3 300.59 £10,237.15: , £30,360.27./_£13,300.59 |
£9,206.11 4 0 £42.629.82f/Pg £9,206.11 racy £42,629.82 ‘ |
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Section A I n d e e n d e n t Section A p Independent Examiner's Report Examiner's Report Report Report to the trustees to the trustees 1 Ferring Ferring Sea Scout Sea Scout (St Andrews) Group (St Andrews) Group On On accounts for the year 31st March 2024 accounts for the year | 31°' March 2024 ended ended Set out on pages*
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