Trustees, Annual Report For the period From (start date) to end date Section A Refe re nce a nd administration deta ils Charity name 1 st Calne Scout Group Other names the charity is known by Regisle￿d charily number (rf any) HQ registration number Charity's principal addr8SS Scout Hall Quarr Barton Calne, Wiltshire Postcode Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity fTh•80 ￿11 b• publijhoo in lh• annual rnport of lh• chanty •n& lh• Ch4rfly R•o14t•rllmport1rt¢ forA R•gl&t•rn¢t Ch•rtty wllh a chartty rngulatol Trust•• Nam• Offlc• (If any) Dat•8 a¢tsd If not for whole yoar Mike Cu Toni Gre Beck Wells Clare Cashen Jackie Williams Helen Lou hran Heidi Smart Martine Glover Stu Kin Martin Cook Chair ut Chair Secreta Treasurer Public Relations Hall Bookin Membershi Secreta Fundraisin Parent Re sentitive pa￿nt Re resentitive 1 LT700001 114 September 2024) Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts Type of goveming document The Group's goveming documents are those of the The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in tum gives authonty to the Bye Laws of Ihe Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. (e.g. trust deed, constitution) How the chaiity is constituted The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. Trustee s8lection m8thods The Tnjstees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, anisation and Rules of The Scout AssocialK)n. Additional govemance issues Thè Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the memb8rs of which are the 'Charity TNStees' of the Scout Group which is an educational chanty. As chaiily trustees they are responsible for corylying Wth legislation applicable to chaiities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making retums to the Charity Commisston as appropriate. The Ttustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 8 Trustees (including 2 Ex Officio Tfustees, and 2 CO￿pIed Tnjstees) and meet every month. Member5 of the Trustee Board complete B8ing a Scouts Trustee leaming vffihin the first 6 months of joining the Board. This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good w0￿1ng order. and everyone foll0v￿ legal requ irements and the organisatbn's policies and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run highquality and safe programThs that gives young people skills for life. The group has in place systems of inlemal controls that are designed to provide ￿asOnable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all payments and a comprohensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks a￿ covered. 2 LT700001 114 September 2024> Section C Objectives and activities Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its goveming document The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal developmenl, empowering ihem to make a positive contribution to society. The Values of Scoutlng As Scouts we are guided by these values". Integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal. Rgspect- We have self4espect and respect for others. Caro - We support others and take care of the wortd in which we live. Bell•f - We explo￿ our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. Cowoperallon - We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends. The Scoul 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 aclivities indoors and outdoors leam by doing share in spiritual reflection take responsibility and make choices undertake new and chalkenging activities make and live by their Promise. Summary of the main activities in relation lo these objects The Group's main function is lo support the sections in achieving the aims of the Scout Association. As a Group the main activities during the last twelve monlhs have included but not limited to. Local hik88, cooking over open fires, camping and lots of badg8 work, encouraging youth leadership and supporting the continued development and expansion of the Group. The Provision of Scouling within the G￿up is totally dependent on the contribution made by volunteers. Public benefrt statement The Group meets the Charity commiss￿Sn'S public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings. 3 LT100001 (14 September 2024) Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charily during the yea It was another successful year of Scouting in Calne. The group continues to attend the major community evenls held within the town, showcasing our youth leadership as well as raising sigrbrficant funds to provide fun activities for oui young people. As a Trustee Board have been focussed on increasing memb8rship and attracting rrK)re adutt leaders to support the growth of 1 st Calne Scouts, making scouting available lo all young members of our community. This year also saw the beginning of a period of significant investment inlo the scout hall, replacing a very old boiler and the refU￿ishMent of what was the boy's toilets whefe three separate cubicles have been built to be used by an ender. Section E Brief statement of the charity's policy on reseNes Financial Review Re8orve* Pollcy The Group's policy on r8serv8S IS to hold sufficient resourcgs to continue the charitable activities of the group should incom8 and fundraising actlvities fall short. The Group TnJsl88 Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months njnning Costs. circa £12,000 lexGluding any signrficant hall repairs or maintenance l. uaspite tne signiticant Investment Into Ine nail. th8 (iroup maintained reserves of approximately £22,000 al y8ar end, which remains above the level required for operating AxnAnAAq Further financiel review details The Group does nol have sufficient funds lo invest in longe tenn investments. The Group has Iherefor8 adopted a risk averse stralegy to Ihe inveslffent of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies. Section F Other Optional Information Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them) The Trustea Board continue to manage the investment into the infrastructure of the hall, wilh plans in place lo redecorate, supported by local voluteers. Focus remains on seeking support from adult volunteers, encouraging Young Leaders to join our Trustee Board and expanding the Group to a provision for th8 younger member5 of our community by adding a Squirrel drey. 4 LT700001 (14 September 2024) Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the tnjstees, report above Signed on behalf of th8 charity's trustees Signature{sl Full name(s) Mike Curry Clare Cashen Position (eg Secrelary, Chair) Chair Treasurer Date 5 LT700001 (14 September 2024) CHARITY COMMISSIO FOR ENGLAND AND WALES 1ST CALNE SCOUT GROUP Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forlhe porfod from 0110412023 3110312024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrnstrictod funds to IM n•ar••t Re8trld•d fund• Endowment fund8 io Ih Mar•Bt £ Toial fund• Last yèar to Mar••t £ to th• Mar••t £ A1 Roc•1 I* Subscrl Ilons 11 & Vehicl• Flre s l Activitlos tk)n8llons Gront5 Lhiifomi l Book Sales Bank Intere51 Roclwod GKt Re k1 Fundr818in Gos Reb8le FwJnatlonB Advèrtisin9 Intemel Bulldln Project Ca Itatlon sub6crlp1i￿¥ 721 767 149 354 344 B2 85 Sub total 34,017 34,017 18,8 A4 Ass•t and Invostrnont purchas•8, (Mo tablo) Sub total 18,829 34,017 34,017 Total payments 147 Net of recelpts1{payments) A5 Trnnsfern betweon funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thts year end 8,571 8,571 30,041 21,470 29,894 30.041 30.041 21,470 3010112025 CCXX Rl accounts ISS Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unfestricted funds to n•aro•t £ 5.721 Restrfcted funds Endowment fund$ to rnarost £ e.4tegorie5 Detalls to n•ar•¥t e B1 Cash funds Current Account Short Term Inve$lrr8nt A¢Gounl Lloyds Buikllng Fund 15.749 Totalcash funds 21.470 Unrestrfcted funds to M•rut t Restflctod fund• Endowment funds lo n••r￿1 £ to £ Detalls 82 Other monatary assets Fwxl to Wh￿¢￿ ••••t b•1 Cwr•rt v•1 nptJlls to wN¢h a•••t Cwf•rt v•1 Cts31 I0Frt1￿wIl Dc.l.Ill B4 Assots retaln•d for the charlty's own use PU￿ to *Wch Ilatyllty rol•t•• nd 10OlonBII IoFAlcrnll B5 Llabilltl•s SvJned by one or1*￿ Iwslees on bghaw 01811 the twslees SiJn8tur8 Print Name Date of 8PPfoval 2110612024 Miktr Cury Claro Cashen 2110612024 3010112025 CCXX R2 actounl8 ISSI **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/** Charity Name **members of** 1[st] Calne Scout Group **On accounts for the year** 31[st] March 2024 **Charity no** 305922 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2024. - **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. **Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. - _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed:** **Date:** 30/01/2025 ~~|~~ **Name:** Daniele Shayler ~~Ps~~ **Relevant professional** FCCA **qualification(s) or body (if any):** **Address:** 1 Market Hill Calne SN1 0BT **Section B Disclosure** ~~Pe~~ Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). 1 **October 2018** **IER** **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 2 **October 2018** **IER**