OpenCharities

This text was generated using OCR and may contain errors. Check the original PDF to see the document submitted to the regulator.

2023-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ ' Annual Report

----- Start of picture text -----
For the period
From startdate)Lo |e Jo + J2 [3 ftoendaate Bb [ib b 6 |
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name 1st Shoreham-by-Sea (Kingston Buci) Scout Group
Registered charity number (if any) en BS
HQ registration number | al of of «| al el af ol
Charity’s principal address Scout Headquarters
Shoreham-by-Sea
| restcove fo |v | sl al slo |e |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)
Trustee Name Office (if any) Dates acted If nat
for whole year
1 Nigel Divers P Chair$
23 Anita Salter | [Secretary,] |
4 MaureenDavid AbbottAbbott [| [treasurer,] Group ScoutLeader||si
5 Julia Keywood Cub Leader a
6| JaneDavis | BeaverLeader_ [|
7|___SandraCranfield [CP
8|_SueEamshaw [CT
gf CharlottePhoon [|
10 ee
CO)C(O
ap
1) A
SS
1)A (
Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
(These will be published in the annual report of the charity)
Type of advisor
iBT ciiinestddSerre iibiiiierritnienSTENeelericien skinann
eee
el GTSIE (peraPn
Section B Structure, governance and management
----- End of picture text -----

1 LT700001 (27 February 2024)

Description of the charity’s trusts

----- Start of picture text -----
Type of governing document
----- End of picture text -----

----- Start of picture text -----
Hic tee ehrarily is eonsiited
----- End of picture text -----

Trustee selection methods

The Group's governing documents are those of the 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 Group 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.

Additional governance issues

The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group 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.

Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee’ consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them

Section B

{This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run highquality and safe programmes that gives young people skills for life.

Structure, governance and management (continued)

Risk and Internal Control

The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are:

2 LT700001 (27 February 2024)

Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the church, community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. The Group also holds personal accident and medical expenses insurance for non-member helpers and supporters. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Board could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group.

Section C Objectives and activities

The Purpose of Scouting

Summary of the objects of the charity set Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people

3 LT700001 (27 February 2024)

----- Start of picture text -----
SLUPOWCIINIY WICH LO THlane A VYDSILIVS VUIIL IWULIVET LU SULICLy.
The Values of Scouting
As Scouts we are guided by these values:
Integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy
and loyal.
----- End of picture text -----

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 cooperate 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.

Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects

Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose to include further

statements, where relevant, about:

Public benefit statement

The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

The Group continues to flourish, with good numbers in all sections. The young people continue to work towards Achievement Badges with many of them gaining Bronze or Silver awards in their section. We uitilise the local area, getting the young people out and about along the coast or

4 LT700001 (27 February 2024)

river, or into the countryside. We took part in district activities such as hiking and camping. The group ran several social/fund raising activities over the year to foster a closer community feel between the volunteers and parent groups. Wecontinue to maintain the hall and grounds to a good standard and have carried out various maintenance works to ensure all users are catered for.

Section E Financial Review
Brief statement ofthe charity's policy on
reserves Reserves Policy
The
Group's
policy
on
reserves
is
to
hold
sufficient
resources to continue the charitable activities of the group
should
income and
fundraising
activities
fall
short. The
Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a
sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £30,000.
The Group held reserves of approximately £42,000 against
this
at year end.
This
is above
the
level
required
for
operating expenses. However this can be explained by the
fact that some
of this money,
along with money
in the
General Account,
is. required to pay the “back rent” and
associated solicitors fees on.the completion of the lease
renewal, currently around £16,000. Money is also held to
cover the remainder of the lease payments for the next 10
years so that no liabilty falls on the Scout Association should
ale
OUD
OSe

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: {Investment Policy * the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies.

5 LT700001 (27 February 2024)

¢ investment policy and objectives;

Section F

Other Optional Information

Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them)

Section G

Declaration

The trustees deciare that they have approved the trustees’ report above

Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees

----- Start of picture text -----
Signature(s) | Ky _—— | . \ et i€
Full name(s) Nigel Divers Anita Salter
----- End of picture text -----

Position (eg Secretary, Chair)

6 LT700001 (27 February 2024)

1st Shoreham-by-Sea (Kingston Buci) Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account

from

Receipts and payments

—

----- Start of picture text -----
oo
----- End of picture text -----

2023 2022 Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds £ £ Receipts Donations, legacies and similar income Po Po a CTT ioe petrenoeanpsuemiomeare «a Tr a a SO i OT Sub total oeaOe) BNaes Sn 70 4380 Ga| Sub total ee) Fundraising (gross) Fs Cee ET SOS Ny Sub total ee investmentincome Bowne Bama seeavm@R stotTemmemensenee GrermvemmemneneTre Scoursatn | [| Total Gross Income i eee eee Asset and investment sales, etc. [sd [i Total receipts 26790 42a

4 LT700002 (1st January 2017)

1st Shoreham-by-Sea (Kingston Buci) Scout Group te Receipts and Payments Account

from

Receipts and payments — it ‘

2023 2022 funds Unrestricted funds £ £

Unrestricted funds £

Payments

az2| [7 4028) acs] [6661 paakemmomanimanre fe[a] a Tt Wawraniseremee | [| Gi) 7) | mews Pas a ef] pererebe emerentbyeme | 1088 1546 fect ova a 1730

1,018

----- Start of picture text -----
comm
fomermnang
Total Gross Expenditure eS ee
Asset and investment purchases, etc. [ [ed
----- End of picture text -----

Net of receipts/(payments)

----- Start of picture text -----
C=ie ae
----- End of picture text -----

2 LT700002 (1st January 2017)

31/12/2023 31/12/2022
uaa afunds ileal cefunds
a
[penkeuentasonat
Buikingsone account
[TieSenutAreooaton ShanTanTnverivantSaniew
P
Total cash funds
I)
[Othermonetaryassets
sd
monetary
sets
t”~—~SY
CS
[Debs averomthe Goubiarearbatieverus
dT
a
a
Guotedinvesments—SSOSCS—~—SSSC—C
rotperimesinenis=detaT		 iC
a
SC
ponerse
a
a
[Scouting eaupment fimtueete
liabilitiesCO
Lc
N
[Boensernemesomretmems
Stbsorpionsnotyetrad
Subtotal
ec)

Contingent liabilities and future obligations

The above receipts and payments account andstatement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 8th May 2024 and signed on their behalf by/ |

----- Start of picture text -----
Signature A Lo ZL 9 | Print Name
ae
----- End of picture text -----

3 LT700002 (1st January 2017)

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of the 1°* Shoreham-by-Sea (Kingston Buci) Scout Council

| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 1st Shoreham-by-Sea (Kingston Buci) Scout Group for the year ended 31st December 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the 1%* Shoreham-by-Sea (Kingston Buci) Scout Group you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

| report in respect of my examination of the 1st Shoreham-by-Sea (Kingston Buci) Scout Group accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

----- Start of picture text -----
Signed: Zins
----- End of picture text -----

Name: DOANE FPAYNTEe

Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): MIA ACT

Address: G33 DOWNSWeY, StogeHdam-B4- SGA, West Sessoe BNYS 5GN Date: tu Apt 20

LT700006 - Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees (February 2024)