MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
CHARITY REG. NO. 308139
MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' Annual Report | A1 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | A4 |
| Balance Sheet | A6 |
| Notes to the Accounts | A7 |
| Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees | A9 |
MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Section A : Reference and Administration Details
Charity Name Registered Charity Number Charity's Principal Address
Malling District Scout Council
308139
45, Holtwood Avenue, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7QH
President (Honorary)
Martin Willgoss
Names of Charity Officers
Trustees
Denis Spiller Chairman Craig Worcester District Commissioner Matthew Paramor District Explorer Scout Commissioner Adam Ray District Youth Commissioner Mark Stamford Deputy District Commissioner Matthew Wood District Scout Network Commissioner Deborah Hadley Secretary (appointed 25th November 2020) Karen Carmillet Secretary (resigned 14th September 2020) David Silvester Treasurer Stephanie Avraamides Trustee (appointed 17th November 2020) Derek Carpenter Trustee (resigned 26th March 2021) Gary Mills Trustee Graham Pover Trustee Ken Sharp Trustee
Name of Custodian Trustee
The Scout Association Trust Corporation
Name and Address of Advisors
Bankers : Barclays Bank PLC, North Kent Group, 40-46 High Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1SS
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MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Section B : Structure, Governance and Management
Description of the Charity's Trusts
Type of Governing Document
The District's governing documents are those of 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.
How the Charity is constituted
The District is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. The District is registered with The Scout Association under number 12713.
Trustee selection methods
The trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Additional Governance issues
The District is managed by the District Executive Committee, the members of which are the 'Charity Trustees' of the District which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper records and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate.
The District Scout Council consists of the 'Charity Trustees' together with representatives from the indivdual Scout Groups within the Malling District. The District Executive Committee meets regularly during the year.
The District Executive Committee exists to support the individual Scout Groups and the Explorer Units within the Malling District and is mainly responsible for:
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The maintenance and upkeep of the land and buildings at Comp Wood;
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The raising of funds and the administration of the District's finance;
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The insurance of persons, property and equipment of the District;
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District public occasions;
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Assisting in the recruitment, training and monitoring of leaders and other adult support;
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Appointing any sub committees that may be required; and
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Appointing District Administrators and Advisors other than those who are elected.
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MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Section C : Objectives and Activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The objectives of Malling District Scout Council are as a District of the Scout Association.
Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects
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.
The Values of Scouting
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 of the world in which we live. Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
Cooperation - 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; and make and live by their Promise
Section D : Achievements and Performance
See separate reports from the various sections of the District.
Section E : Financial Review
Reserves Policy
The District's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District should income activities fall short.
Investment Policy
The District has adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks, building societies and The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service.
Financial Review
See separate report from the Treasurer.
Section F : Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature Signature Full Name Full Name Position Position Date
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Malling District Scout Council Receipts and Payments Account
| Year start date | Year start date | Year start date | Year start date | Year end date 31-Mar-21 |
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| For the year from |
01-Apr-20 | To | 31-Mar-21 | |||||
| Receipts and payments | ||||||||
| Receipts | Unrestricted funds £ 39,036 38,765 43,578 34,223 - - 2,402 538 37,163 - - - 6,627 - - - - 1,346 1,792 - 1,647 - - 11,412 - 258 258 48,833 |
Designated Funds Restricted Funds £ £ - - - - - - - - 5,600 - 10,000 - - - - 15,000 15,600 15,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21,782 - - - 4,100 - - - 25,882 - - - - - - - 41,482 15,000 2020/21 |
Total funds £ 39,036 38,765 43,578 34,223 5,600 10,000 2,402 15,538 67,763 - - - 6,627 - - - - 1,346 1,792 21,782 1,647 4,100 - 37,294 - 258 258 105,315 - 105,315 |
2019/20 Total funds Note £ 27,351 - 41,041 - 13,690 4,710 10,000 - 520 3 1,540 - - - 16,353 - 6,820 410 25,976 4,393 2,810 14,218 6,935 9,908 5,552 93,375 - 239 239 95,154 - 95,154 |
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| Donations, legacies and similar income |
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| Membership subscriptions (prior year) | 39,036 | |||||||
| Membership subscriptions (current year) | 38,765 | |||||||
| Less: Membership subscriptions paid on (National/County/Area/District) |
43,578 | |||||||
| Net membership subscriptions retained | 34,223 | |||||||
| Donations | - | |||||||
| Legacies | - | |||||||
| Gift Aid | 2,402 | |||||||
| Other similar income | 538 | |||||||
| Sub total | 37,163 | |||||||
| Grants | ||||||||
| Maintenenace grant | - | |||||||
| Other grants | - | |||||||
| Sub total | - | |||||||
| Fundraising and other income(gross) |
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| Explorers | 6,627 | |||||||
| Scouts | - | |||||||
| Cubs | - | |||||||
| Beavers | - | |||||||
| Quest | - | |||||||
| Badge receipts | 1,346 | |||||||
| The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme | 1,792 | |||||||
| UK and International Events (World Jamboree, KIJ etc.) |
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| Comp Wood Campsite fees | 1,647 | |||||||
| Other fund raising | - | |||||||
| Other income | - | |||||||
| Sub total | 11,412 | |||||||
| Investment income | ||||||||
| Building Society interest | - | |||||||
| The Scout Association Charity Deposit Account(formerly the Scout Association Short Term Investment Service) |
258 | |||||||
| Sub total | 258 | |||||||
| Total Gross Income VAT recovery Total receipts |
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| - | - | - | - | |||||
| 48,833 | 41,482 A4 |
15,000 |
Malling District Scout Council Receipts and Payments Account
Year start date Year end date For the year from 01-Apr-20 To 31-Mar-21
| Receipts and payments | Receipts and payments | |||||
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| Payments | Unrestricted funds £ |
Designated Funds Restricted Funds £ £ 2020/21 |
Total funds £ |
2019/20 Total funds Note £ 17,933 - 7,221 2,454 - 65,770 202 9,791 600 669 5,193 - 2,117 985 - - 112,934 4,034 - 2,648 6,787 6 13,469 126,403 - 126,403 - 31,250 - 1,131 114,236 4 81,855 |
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| Charitable Payments | ||||||
| Youth programme and activities - Explorers | 10,144 | - | - | 10,144 | 17,933 | |
| Youth programme and activities - Scouts | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Youth programme and activities - Cubs | - | - | - | - | 7,221 | |
| Youth programme and activities - Beavers | 13 | - | - | 13 | 2,454 | |
| Youth programme and activities - District/Growth |
671 | - | - | 671 | - | |
| UK and International Events (World Jamboree, KIJ. Quest etc.) |
- | 10,670 | - | 10,670 | 65,770 | |
| Adult support and training | - | - | - | - | 202 | |
| Comp Wood Campsite Management | ||||||
| Maintenance, repairs and renewals | 3,003 | - | - | 3,003 | 9,791 | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Sewerage, Water) |
651 | - | - | 651 | 600 | |
| Insurance | 704 | - | - | 704 | 669 | |
| Campsite Development | - | 1,500 | - | 1,500 | 5,193 | |
| Administration | - | |||||
| Adminstration (including Online Scout Manager) |
2,685 | - | - | 2,685 | 2,117 | |
| AGM and Trustee expenses | - | - | - | - | 985 | |
| Gift Aid(disbursement to Explorer Units) | 1,524 | - | - | 1,524 | - | |
| Meetings(Hall hire etc.) | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Sub total | 19,395 | 12,170 | - | 31,565 | 112,934 | |
| Fundraising and other expenses | ||||||
Badge purchases |
515 | - | - | 515 | 4,034 | |
| Shop stock purchases | - | - | - | - | - | |
| The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme Support |
- | - | - | - | 2,648 | |
| Other fundraising costs | - | 3,000 | - | 3,000 | 6,787 | |
| Sub total | 515 | 3,000 | - | 3,515 | 13,469 | |
| Total Gross Expenditure Asset changes and investment purchases, etc. Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) Transfers between funds Cash funds - last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 19,910 | 15,170 | - | 35,080 | 126,403 | ||
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| - | - | - | - | |||
| 19,910 | 15,170 | - | 35,080 | 126,403 | ||
| 28,924 | 26,312 | 15,000 | 70,235 | - 31,250 | ||
| - | - | - | - | - 1,131 | ||
| 26,282 | 53,579 | - | 79,861 | 114,236 | ||
| 55,206 | 79,891 | 15,000 | 150,096 | 81,855 |
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Malling District Scout Council Receipts and Payments Account
| Year start date Year end date 01-Apr-20 To 31-Mar-21 |
Year start date Year end date 01-Apr-20 To 31-Mar-21 |
Year start date Year end date 01-Apr-20 To 31-Mar-21 |
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| For the year from |
01-Apr-20 | To | 31-Mar-21 | ||
| Statement of assets and liabilities | at the end of the year | ||||
| Unrestricted funds £ 55,206 - - 5,725 60,931 - 38,640 - 38,640 - - - - 2,058 - 81,301 - 19,000 102,359 - - - - - |
Designated Funds Restricted Funds £ £ 79,891 15,000 - - - - 32,025 - 111,916 15,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,000 - - - 1,000 - 31st March 2021 |
Total funds £ 150,096 - - 37,750 187,846 - 38,640 - 38,640 - - - - 2,058 - 81,301 - 19,000 102,359 - - 1,000 - 1,000 |
31st March 2020 Total funds Note £ 81,855 3,4 - - 37,750 3,4 119,605 - 39,032 5 - 39,032 - - - - 2,550 1(b) - 81,301 - 19,000 2 102,851 - - 4,000 6 428 4,428 |
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| Cash funds | |||||
| Bank current accounts | 55,206 | 79,891 | 150,096 | 81,855 | |
| Bank deposit account | - | - | - | - | |
| Building society account | - | - | - | - | |
| The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service |
5,725 | 32,025 | 37,750 | 37,750 | |
| Total cash funds | 60,931 | 111,916 | 187,846 | 119,605 | |
| Other monetary assets | |||||
| Tax claim | - | - | - | - | |
| Capitation due from District Groups | 38,640 | - | 38,640 | 39,032 | |
| Insurance claim | - | - | - | - | |
| Sub total | 38,640 | - | 38,640 | 39,032 | |
| Investment assets | |||||
| Investment property - detail | - | - | - | - | |
| Quoted investments | - | - | - | - | |
| Other investments - detail | - | - | - | - | |
| Sub total | - | - | - | - | |
| Non monetary assets for charity's own use |
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| Badge stock | 2,058 | - | 2,058 | 2,550 | |
| Shop stock | - | - | - | - | |
| Buildings | 81,301 | - | 81,301 | 81,301 | |
| Scouting equipment, furniture etc | - | - | - | - | |
| Campsite | 19,000 | - | 19,000 | 19,000 | |
| Sub total | 102,359 | - | 102,359 | 102,851 | |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Accounts not yet paid | - | - | - | - | |
| Capitation not yet paid | - | - | - | - | |
| Loan - Campsite Development | - | 1,000 | 1,000 | 4,000 | |
| Other liabilities | - | - | - | 428 | |
| Sub total | - | 1,000 | 1,000 | 4,428 |
| The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees | The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees | The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees | The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees |
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| Signature | Print Name | ||
| Chair | |||
| Treasurer |
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MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
1. Accounting Policies
(a) Basis of Preparation
The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention on a receipts and payments basis.
(b) Badge Stock
Badge stock is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
2. Asset and investment purchase
The Council, on behalf of the District, acquired the Comp Wood Campsite, Seven Mile Lane, Borough Green, Sevenoaks from Kent County Scout Council on 10th January 2014.
3. Designated and Restricted Funds
Designated and Restricted Funds include donations, fund raising and payments received for a specific purpose.
During the period, a new Restricted Fund was established - the Charlie Girling Bursary. The District received a bursary of £15,000 on behalf of the family of Charlie Girling. This bursary is available to any Member of the District in need of support.
During the period, the following events were included in the Designated Funds figures:
Longer term
| Fund raising for Comp Wood Campsite Shorter term (Event related) Quest 7 4. Cash Funds - Total cash funds General Funds Scout Association Short Term Investment Service Current Account MDSC (District Account) Current Account - Youth Sections Current Account - Campsite account |
31/03/21 £ 37,750 137,810 11,879 407 187,846 |
31/03/20 £ 37,750 63,837 15,360 664 * 117,611 |
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- Youth Section closing balance 2020 adjusted by -£1,994.46 which includes +£703.62 to reflect transactions not included in prior year and an adjustment of -£2,698.08 which was transferred to the MDSC (District Account)
** Campsite Account closing balance 2020 adjusted by +£20 to reflect a transaction not included in prior year
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MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
5. Capitation not yet paid
Capitation for the calendar year is payable on or around year-end for the District. Where the the payment has not cleared through the account by 31st March, the amount is reflected as a debt due.
6. Loans
Total Cash Funds - Designated Funds includes a number of interest-free loan payments. The terms of the loans provide for repayment no later than four years from the date of receipt. All loans are due to be repaid by 31st March 2021. Three loans were repaid during the year.
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MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Annual General Meeting Online (Zoom) at 8pm on Tuesday 28[th] of September 2021
MINUTES
Present: Denis Spiller, Craig Worcester, Deborah Hadley, David Silvester, Joanne Coombs, Sue Cubitt, Nirav Patel, Martin Willgoss, Adam Ray, Mark Stamford, Matt Wood, Kate Shuttleworth, Ken Sharp, Darren Palmer, Ian Marriott, Alasdair Mitchell, Steve Perry, Matt Paramor, Peter Nicholls, Karen McCloy, Sarah Makewell, Michael Canham, Georgina Edwards, James Reid.
1. Welcome
Denis welcomed attendees to the meeting.
- Apologies for absence: Graham Pover, Marieke Zech and Sarah Harvey, Jane Roberts, Jen Neale
3. Minutes of the last meeting
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14[th] of September 2020
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No corrections noted. Denis will sign these as reflecting a true record of the meeting held.
4. Matters arising
No matters noted.
5. District Chair’s Report
Denis’s report will be circulated with these minutes.
Denis commented on the move to a virtual world and said how pleased he was that face-toface activities are now returning. He noted the reduction in membership numbers and looks forward to membership returning to normal. Groups and sections are recovering fast, with Squirrels in the near future. Plans are being made for group camps and international events.
Fund raising has been limited, but COVID grants have bought in new income.
Denis offered his thanks and best wishes to Derek Carpenter, who has stepped down, and his team for their contribution over the last 10 years to raise around £100,000 for the new buildings at the campsite.
Denis provided an update on the campsite developments and future fundraising activities.
Financially, we are in good shape despite the pandemic, as the treasurer’s report will confirm.
Denis gave thanks to the adult volunteers throughout the District in providing opportunities to the young members.
Denis wishes everyone a successful 2021/22.
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MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL: Annual General Meeting - 28[th] September 2021
6. District Commissioner’s Report
Craig’s report will be circulated with these minutes.
Craig outlined some of the challenges that the ongoing COVID-19 situation has bought over the last year, commenting how delighted he was to now see things returning to more normal time, with activities such as camping beginning to resume. He stated how proud he was of the adult volunteers across the District who had risen to the challenges of virtual meetings, sharing best practice to continue to engage young people, albeit remotely.
Craig noted the decline in membership at the beginning of the year, but noted we are already seeing a bounce back in membership numbers, along with the creation of the new section for 4–5-year-olds, Squirrels, which will launch in our District in due course.
The process to select our young people for the next World Scout Jamboree in South Korea is starting, along with plans for Quest in 2023, and potentially a return trip to Kandersteg in 2024.
Craig noted upcoming re-appointments at District level, including the Youth Commissioner. Details on changes to other roles will be circulated once they are finalised. He said we would welcome new ideas, and new members to the Executive Committee.
Craig thanked his entire District Team and the District Executive Committee for their support during the challenging year, along with every adult volunteer, parent, young person who has continued to be involved in Scouting.
7. District Treasurer’s Report
David shared slides covering the financial statements 2020-2021.
Total income £148,893 : This looks higher than expected, because it includes outstanding membership subscriptions owed from 2019/20 which boosted the total income). David noted that fundraising and subscriptions were lower than normal, due to the pandemic situation. An exceptional item of £15,000 is included which is a restricted amount representing the Charlie Girling Fund.
Total expenditure £78.658: This figure is substantially lower than normal. The event fund looks lower in terms of expenditure than income, this is as some refunds went out after the accounting period so will appear in next year’s report.
Bank Accounts and Assets :
| District andyouth section | £187,846 |
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| Campsite building | £81.301 |
| Campsite | £19,000 |
| Allocation | |
| Payments due after FY end– Capitation | £36,421 |
| Restricted Funds(Charlie Girling Fund) | £15000 |
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MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL: Annual General Meeting - 28[th] September 2021
| Event | £5,580 |
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| Designated | £100,764 |
| Loans | £1,000 |
| Reserves | £6,425 |
| Day to day running (6 accounts) | £59,077 |
| Total | £187,846 |
Proposal to accept accounts:
All in favour – Accounts approved.
8. District Commissioner’s Nominations to the District Executive Committee
Nomination of Chair of the District Executive Committee: Craig proposed Denis Spiller as Chair of the Executive Committee.
Proposal to accept Nomination of Denis Spiller as Chair of Executive Committee: All in favour – Nominated.
Proposal to accept District Commissioner’s Nomination to the Executive Committee: Mark Stamford (Deputy District Commissioner): All in favour – Nominated.
9. Election of District Secretary
Proposal to Elect Deborah Hadley as District Secretary: All in favour – Elected .
10. Election of District Treasurer
Proposal to Elect David Silvester as District Treasurer: All in favour – Elected.
11. Election of Members to the District Executive Committee
Ken Sharp, Graham Pover and Stephanie Avraamides stood for election as members of the Executive Committee:
All in favour – Elected.
12. Appointment of the Independent Examiner
David proposed Richard Price as Independent Examiner All in favour – Appointed.
13. County Representative’s Comments
Nirav Patel represented Kent Scouts as County Youth Commissioner.
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MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL: Annual General Meeting - 28[th] September 2021
Nirav provided his thanks for the support given across the District over the last year, providing his best wishes for the upcoming year.
14. Presentations of Service Awards, Wood Badges or similar
Craig had a large number of awards to present, recognising volunteers for everything they have done to support the District, and read through the names of the individuals.
Martin Willgoss also passed on his thanks for the hard work across the District in the last year.
15. Next meeting date - To be proposed at a future date.
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MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL: Annual General Meeting - 28[th] September 2021
Confirmed District Executive Committee members (Trustees) 2021/2022 Craig Worcester District Commissioner Denis Spiller Chair Mark Stamford Deputy District Commissioner Deborah Hadley District Secretary David Silvester District Treasurer Ken Sharp, Elected Members Graham Pover Stephanie Avraamides Adam Ray District Youth Commissioner Matt Paramor District Explorer Scout Commissioner Matt Wood District Scout Network Commissioner
(Note: Gary Mills, Karen Carmillet and Derek Carpenter have now stood down from the committee)
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