## _**1[st] Rodbourne Cheney Scout Group**_
## **ANNUAL ACCOUNTS**
## **for the year ending**
_**31st March 2021**_
**Charity Number 305944**
## _**Group**_
**Trustees’ Annual Report for the year to 31 March** _**2021**_
## **Section A Objectives and activities**
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Summary of the objects The objectives of the group is as a unit of the Scout
of the charity as set out Association.
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.
Summary of the main The Group main function is to support the sections
activities in relation to in achieving the aims of the Scout Association. As
these objects a Group the main activities during the last twelve
months have been
See attached Group Scout Leader’s brief
report
The Provision of Scouting within the Group is
totally dependent on the contribution made by
volunteers.
Public Benefit The Trustees have paid due regard to the Charity
Commission guidance on Public Benefit on
deciding what activities the charity should
undertake.
Membership subscriptions are charged to cover the
immediate running costs of the Group and these
do not unduly restrict membership. The Group
follows the principle that no one should be
excluded because of their inability to pay
membership subscriptions
Two key principles demonstrate scouting’s aims
are for the public benefit are that through the
scout method young people develop towards their
full potential and there is a clear link between the
benefits for young people and the purpose of
scouting. The safety of young people is taken very
seriously and the benefits scouting activities
provide far outweigh the risks. Any private
benefits from scouting are incidental, other than to
those as beneficiary.
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## **Section B Achievements and performance**
**Summary of the main** _See attached Group Chairperson’s report_ **achievements of the charity during the year**
## **Section C Financial review**
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Policy on Reserves The Group policy on reserves is to hold sufficient
resources to continue the charitable activities of
the district should income and fundraising
activities fall short. The Group Executive
Committee considers that the group should hold a
sum equivalent to 12 months running costs,
approximately
The Group held free reserves of approximately
£4,000 against this at year-end
Further financial review The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest
details in longer term investments. The Group has
therefore adopted a risk averse strategy to the
investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash
using only mainstream banks or building societies
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## **Section D Structure, governance and management**
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Type of governing The Group governing documents are those of The
document 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
How the charity is The Group is a trust established under its rules
constituted which are common to all Scouts
Trustee selection The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the
methods Policy Organisation and Rules of The Scout
Association
Additional governance The Group is managed by the Group Executive
issues Committee, the members of which are the “Charity
Trustees” of the Scout Group that 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 applicable
The committee consist of 10 Independent
members who meet 10 times a year
Ex – officio
Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, Group Scout
Leader
Nominated 0
Elected Members 0
This Group Executive Committee exists to support
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the Group Leaders in meeting the responsibilities of their appointments and is responsible for: The maintenance of Group property; The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance; The insurance of persons, property and equipment Group public occasions; Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support; Appointing any sub committees that may be required; Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than those who are elected. The Group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all payments and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered
## **Section E Reference and administration details**
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Charity Name 1 [st] Rodbourne Cheney Scout Group
Charity Number 305944
Charity’s principal Moredon Road, Swindon, SN25 3DF,(behind St.Andrew’s
address Church)
Postal address- 9 Clover Park, Swindon SN253JJ
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Trustee Name Office Dates acted if not
for whole year
Ex Officio
Julian Dance Chairperson
Lynn Mayeord Secretary
Marlene Blackwell Treasurer
Phil Ricketts GSL
Joan Sims Beaver Scout Leader
Keith Hooker Cub Scout Leader
7 Ian Appleby Scout Leader
8 Sarah French Assistant scout Leader
9 Athen Sims Assistant scout Leader
1 Jessie James Assistant Beaver leader
Nominated
Elected
BeaversParent
Cubs Parent
Scouts Parent
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## **Name and address of advisor**
**Type of advisor Name Address** Independent Examiner Simon James 60 Tracy Close, Swindon, SN25 4YS
## **Section G Declaration**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above**
## **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature Full name Position held Group Secretary Date** _**16[th] June 2021**_
## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of**
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March **201** which are set out on pages _?_ to _?_
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
- follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
- state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner's report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity 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 explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- 1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
- 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## **Signed**
## **Date**
## **Name**
## **Qualification**
**Address**