2023-03-31-accounts

Description	Description	ofthe charity's trusts	ofthe charity's trusts	ofthe charity's trusts	ofthe charity's trusts
Type ofgoverning document
							The Group's governing documents are those ofthe The
							Scout Association. They consist ofa Royal Charter, which		in
							turn gives authority to the Bye Laws ofthe Association and
							The Policy, Organisation and Rules ofThe Scout Association.
(e.g. trust		deed, constitution)
How the	charity is constituted
							The Group is a trust established under its rules which are
(e.g.trust,		association,	company)				common to all Scouts.
Trustee selection methods							The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
(e.g. appointed by, elected					by)		Organisation and Rules ofThe Scout Association.
Additional		governance		issues (optional			information but encouraged as best practice)
You may	choose to include additional						The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee,
information,		where relevant,			about:		the members ofwhich are the 'Charity Trustees' ofthe 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 oftrustees; b) trustee' consideration ofmajor risks and the systems and procedures to manage them							The Committee consists of3independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout Leaders, individual section leaders (ifopted to take the responsibility) and parent's representation and meets every 3-4 months.	on
							Members ofthe Executive Committee complete 'Essential
							Information for Executive Committee' training within the first 5
							months ofjoining the committee.
							This Group Executive Committee exists to support the Group
							Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities ofthe
							appointments and is responsible for.
							-The maintenance ofGroup property;
							-The raising offunds and the administration ofGroup
							finance;
							—The insurance ofpersons, property and equipment;

Risk and Internal Control
The Group Executive Committee 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 ofconcern that have
been identified are:
GDPR - New legislation on data protection. The group uses
Online Scout Manager as a mechanism to ensure data
security and parent permissions. Ail paper copies ofchild an
parent details are no longer held. Any electronic versions are
kept toa minirnurn.
Condition ofthe building, property and equipment Yearly
reviews ofthe property are carried out to ensure safe for all
that use the Hall, this involves both internal safety checks an
also where necessary experts to assess - such as asbestos
roof. All recommendations are discussed and remedied at
the groups committee meetings. 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. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities Separate
insurance is also held ata group level.
Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions and f'undraising. The
group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of
activities should there be a major reduction in income. The
Committee could raise the value ofsubscriptions to increase
the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either
temporarily or permanently.
Reduction or loss ofleaders. The group is totally reliant upon
volunteers to run and administer the activities ofthe group. If
there was a reduction in the number ofleaders to an
unacceptable level in a particular section or the group asa
whole then there would have to beacontraction,
consolidation or closure ofa section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure ofthe Group.
Reduction or loss ofmembers. The Group provides activities
for all young people aged 6to 14.Ifthere was a reduction in
membership in a particular section orthe group as whole
then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or

				The Purpose ofScouting
Summary out in its	ofthe objects ofthe governing document		charity set	Scouting exists to actively engage and suPPort young PeoPle in their Personal develoPment, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
				The Values ofScouting
				As Scouts we are guided by these values:
				integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy
				and loyal.
				Respect - We have self-respect and respect for others.
				Care - We support others and take care ofthe world in which
				we live.
				Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
				Cooperation -We make a positive difference; we co-
				operate with others and make friends.
				The Scout Method
				Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership	with
				adults, work together based on the
				values ofScouting 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	ofthe main activities		in relation
to these	objects			All Sections regularly undertake a variety ofadventurous	and
				fun activities such as camping, hiking, axe throwing, cycling,
				outdoor fire safety, PGL, rockets, scrapheap challenge,
				cookery, orienteering and shooting.
				Other activities within Sections include young people working
				on personal progress and badge work activities with the
				support and encouragement ofthe Leaders and adult
				helpers.
Additional	details of	the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
	Contribution	made by	volunteers;	1stWroughton is entirely run by volunteers who freely give
				their time, effort and expertise to ensure our young people
				enjoy the very best that Scouting can offer. We are truly
				grateful for everything our Leaders, Young Leaders, helpers
				and Executive Members do to make this possible.
Public benefit statement				The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
				criteria under both the advancement ofeducation and the
				advancement ofcitizenship or community development

Summary	ofthe main achievements of the charity during the year	ofthe main achievements of the charity during the year	ofthe main achievements of the charity during the year	ofthe main achievements of the charity during the year	During the year 1stWroughton has run a full schedule activities across every Section. This includes multiple	of camps
					and hikes, arranging a regional shooting competition	and
					various activities helping out in the community.
Briefstatement		ofthe charity's	policy on
reserves					Reserves Policy
					The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources
					to continue the charitable activities ofthe group should
					income and fundraising activities fall short The Group
					Executive Committee considers that the group should	hold a
					sum equivalent to4 months running costs, circa E'8k
					The Group held reserves ofapproximately &50,000against
					this at year end. This is well above the level required for
					operating expenses. However this can be explained by a
					significant savings amount being retained for potential
					investment into a new premises forthe Group.
Quantify and	explain any designations
Details ofany	funds materially		in deficit
(circumstances		plus steps to eliminate)

Further financial review	Further financial review	Further financial review	Further financial review	Further financial review	Further financial review	details (optional in	details (optional in	formation)
You may choose to						include additional
	information,				where relevant,		about:	Investment Policy
~the	charity's		principal			sources offunds
			(including			any fundraising);		Although the Group has sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments, due to plans to build or invest in new
								premises, the group has agreed to adopted a risk averse
								strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in
								cash using only mainstream banks or building societies.
~ how	expenditure				has	supported	the key	The Group Executive regularly monitors the levels ofbank
				objectives ofthe			charity;	balances and the interest rates received to ensure the group
								obtains maximum value and income from its banking
								arrangements. The Group Executive considers the cash flow
								requirements prior to any withdrawals. Investment accounts
								have ceased with the group and will be reassessed once the
								premise decision has been made.
	~ investment				policy and objectives;			The Group Executive has voted to use a new banking
								provider following the introduction ofmonthly charges by the
								existing provider. The Group is currently in the process of
								moving funds to the new provider, having currently moved
								only the main business account. This account is now in
								regular use. A new savings account has been opened forthe
								reserves and premises funds, although this money has not
								et been transferred.
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Plans	for future		periods			(details of	any	We are still working towards either improving the existing
significant		activities			planned to achieve			Scout Hall or finding an alternative venue that will enable the
them)								Group to continue providing Scouting for our young people.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above
Signed	on	behalf		ofthe		charity's trustees
					Signature(s)
					Full name(s)		William Smith Ben Jankinson
Position		(eg	Secretary, Chair)				Grou	Chair Grou Treasurer
						Date	1	9 Q 1

			Forthe year from	2022		2023
e
					2022/23		2021/22
			Unrestricted fundsf	Restricted funds f	Endowment funds f	Total funds f	Total funds f
Receipts
Donations,	legacies and similar
Membership	subscriptions		22,036					21 rt36
Less: Membership subscriptions paid on enter liteses srler s msrrrs stttn			4,429					4,374
Het membershi p subscn ptions retained Donations			17,607 5,250					17,564
Legacies
GiR Aid
Additional activities Income			12,164
	Sub total
Grants
Maintenenace	grant
								13,951
	Sub total
Fundraising	(gross)
Wroughton Camivai
			2,425					1,705
Fire work display
Other fundrai	sing activities		60
	Sub total
Investment	income
Bank interest
								12
Building Society interest
The Scout Assmation Short Term
investment Service
Property Rent	income		1,336					1,461
Other investment income
	Sub total
	Total Gross Income
Asset and investment		sales, etc.
	Total receipts

		Forthe year from	Forthe year from	2022	To	2023
					2022/23			202i/22
		Unrestricted funds		Restricted funds	Endowment funds	Total funds		Total funds
		6		E
Payments
Charitable	Payments
Youth programme and activities			14,965					6,496
Adult support and training			390					1,345
			492
Water and Sewerage			626
Electricity and Gas			1,398
Insurance
								819
Repairs and	Renewals		1,500
Materials and equipment
Printing and Internet	photocopying
Contribution	to camp costs
Uniforms
			811
AGM and trustee expenses
			476
Rifle shooting
Group			3,020			~	I	5,514
	Sub total
Fundraiaing	expenses
Carnival			15
Scout post			981					736
Detail 3
Other fundraising costs								80
	Sub total
Total Gross Expenditure
Asset and	investment
purchases,	etc.		1,660
	Total payments
Net ofreceipts/(payments)
Transfers	between funds
Cash funds last year end
Cash	funds this year end

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							st	are
					2022I23		2022
			Unrestricted	Restricted	Endowment	Total funds	Total	funds
			funds L'	funds f	funds r.
Cash funds
Bank current account			34,445					42,106
Bank deposit account				141,157				120,616
Building society account
The Scout Association	Short Term
Investment Service
Cash/Floats			96
Total cash	funds
Other monetary assets
Tax maim
Debts due from the
County/Area/District/Group
Insurance claim
Sub total
Investment assets
Investment property - detail
Quoted investments
Other investments —detail
Sub total
Non monetary assets for
charity's own use
Badge stock			1,500					1,500
Shop stock
Other stock
Land and buildings
Motor vehides
Scouting equipment, furniture		etc	7,981					6,321
Other
Sub total
Liabilities
Accounts not yet paid
Expenses incurred but	not invoiced
Subscriptions not yet paid
Loan - detail
Other liabilities
Sub total