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 con￿rt￿l 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 ServI￿S 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 a￿pt 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 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 lo￿1 ￿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 Additional infom)ation (optional You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about We have removed our outdated shipping container store and have prepared the vacated space for a more suitable timber store to be funded in 24-25 Achievements against objectives set Para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 rePla￿rnent of our storage contsiner and to build a pot for everrtual rePla￿rnent 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 repla￿ment and fundin sa￿d 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 re￿rVeS Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any un￿rtaintieS about the charity conkn'nuing as a going con￿rn 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 se￿1￿ 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 VOlunt￿r 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 S￿ut 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 a￿angernents for safe custody and $egrega￿n of such assets from the charl￿S 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||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||2023|**RECEIPTS - Bank& OSM**
RECEIPT**S**
- Bank & O M||2024||| ||||UnrestrieNd
Unrestricted|**Otintrictod**
Restricted|Teti
Total|| ||:||£
f|£
¢|f|| ||**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|| ||**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|| ||**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|| ||**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|| |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|| ||**£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|27/01
igfF| |||**PAYMENTS - Bank & OSM**
PAYMENTS
- Bank &OSM|||•|| ||£||£|£|£|| ||**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|| ||**2,432.14**
2,432.14|**Utilities**
Utilities|**2,136.00**
2,136.00||**2,136.00**
2,136.00|| ||**1,011.45**
1,011.45|**Scarves/Uniform**
Scarves/Uniform|**257.00**
257.00||**257.00**
257.00|| ||**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|| |&|**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|| ||**807.24**
807.24|**Scout Activites**
ScoutActivites|**1,402.25**
1,402.25||**1,402.25**
1,402.25|| ||**0.00**
0.00|**Jamboree**
Jamboree|**0.00**
0.00||**0.00**
0.00|| ||**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|| ||**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|| ||**£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
**£42.629.82****_f/Pg_**
£9,206.11 racy
£42,629.82
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—_| - Independent **Independent examiner's report on the** examiner's report on the accounts **accounts** **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** - ee a - **Charity no [ 305883** - Charity no | 305883 (if **(if any)** any) - | I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity charity ("the Trust' ) for the year ended 31/03/2024. (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2024. - **Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis **basis of report** of report accounts accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the ("the Act"). Act”). - | I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, | have have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. section 145(5)(b) of the Act. - Independent **Independent [The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to** _ [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and | am qualified to - examiner's **examiner's statement** statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable _applicable listed body]]. Delete [] if not applicable_ listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable. | I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: respect: e the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 • t h e accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or of the Charities Act; or - e the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or • t h e accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - e the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements • t h e accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities - (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement - that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter that the accounts give a true and fair' view which is not a matter - considered as part of an independent examination. considered as part of an independent examination. - | I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection - with with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached - * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. _* Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ ANE aaa - : - Signed: - — 7 A **Date: Signed:** + 4 ieeOF a ee ee ey Date: Fe _/qIzctr_ - Name: LY **Name:** _1-917to Liao_ - | ALA) ADD - Relevant professional **Relevant professional** r - **qualification(s) or body** qualification(s) or body [A(coy thing WG Cnd A Willing (OC Ny Bowel _Accoong L9eIcettL, {e1 lAtiti"fq Cied217 INV fry ge,/(14_ - **IER 1 Oct 2 0 1 8 ' % E 9 i 4 A 1 - 1** IER 1 Oct2018 Coun (If any): / i Address: _1 Baia cr_ Lifldwin _to_ UA LY Ww _ti -66 a_ Wwe duiide | fut) D62 **Section B Disclosure** Only Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance guidance for examiners). for examiners). **Give here brief details of** Give here brief details of I _launt at W-(1-17) G hirki 064cric no (611624_ bf ) , noiy(neous **any items that the examiner wishes to** Te (loont} Oe fr" a Nich Sendad _hind_ _**fk** wkm_ examiner wishes to find be **disclose.** disclose. tal hoi ide ly IER 2 Oct 2018 **IER** 2 **Oct 2018**