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2023-03-31-accounts

MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

Annual General Meeting Online – Teams – Wednesday 27[th] of September 2023

MEETING MINUTES

Present: Denis Spiller, Craig Worcester, Deborah Hadley, Adam Ray, Des Harris – County Chair, Ken Sharp, James Reid, Jo Coombes, Paul Gladwell, Ian Marriott, Marieke Zech, Mark Price, Isobel Warrington, Michelle Brennan, Jo Thompson, Rob Price, Tom Llewellyn, Bob Mallett, Georgina and Andy Edwards, Freya Johns.

Apologies: Sally Metcalf (Secretary, St. Mary’s Platt), Mark Heritage (West Malling), Tim Coppard, Linda Harrison, Alan McGill, Karen McCloy, Sue Cubitt, Emily Bulford, Matt Wood, Kathryn Frankling, Elaine Greenwood, Kate Shuttleworth, Josh Barkaway

1. Introduction and Welcome

Denis welcomed attendees to the meeting.

2. Apologies for absence: as above

3. Minutes of the last meeting

4. Governance Topics

a. Adopt the model constitution from Policy, Organisation and Rules: The Council provided their approval: Adopted.

b. Note the District’s financial year:

Noted, the District’s financial year is from the April 1[st] , 2022, to 31[st] of March 2023.

c. Agree the number of members that may be elected to the Trustee Board:

Denis explained we are currently working on what was the District Executive to adopt the Transformation requirements in the change to Trustee Board. At this point we are not sure how many this may be, but the guidelines indicate around 5-12 people, so that the Trustee Board does not become a repeat of all the committees put together. The final number of members will be agreed for the next AGM.

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MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL: Annual General Meeting - 27[th] September 2023

5. Review of the previous year

a. The District Lead Volunteer’s review of Scouting in Malling District:

Craig provided his report which will be circulated with these minutes.

b. To receive and consider the Annual Report of the District Trustee Board including the annual Statement of the Accounts

District Chair’s Report

Denis provided his report which will be circulated with these minutes.

District Treasurer’s Report

Adam talked through the District Financial Report for 2022-2023, which has been published on our website and will be circulated with these minutes.

James Reid questioned the use of headings between income and expenditure which does not necessarily make it easy to track between money coming in and going out. Adam explained this has occurred as we have simplified and consolidated accounts over the course of the year.

James also asked if Explorer income was reflected, and asked if it was possible to confirm that all Explorer funds have been spent on Explorers. Adam stated that Explorer income and expenditure is included in the District Accounts, and that he was confident that Explorer income had been spent on Explorer activity.

James’s final question was to ask if all funds sat with one bank, and if any funds were in interest earning accounts. Denis explained we are looking at quick access accounts at present as we will need to potentially access funds quite fast as the campsite development progressed. James passed information on to Deborah during the meeting which has been shared with David. James also offered to discuss further with David, if David would like to make contact with him.

Denis asked for approval of accounts:

The Council provided their approval: Accounts adopted.

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MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL: Annual General Meeting - 27[th] September 2023

6. Appointments

b. To note any other supporters who may be admitted to membership of the Group Scout Council, including former Scouts and parents, by the District Lead Volunteer, the District Trustee Board or the Group Scout Council:

No additional requests noted.

c. To approve the District Lead Volunteer’s nomination of the District Chair

Craig nominated Denis Spiller as District Chair. The Council provided their approval: Appointed.

d. Election of the District Secretary

Denis proposed Deborah as Secretary for the following year. Elected

e. Election of the District Treasurer

Proposal to Elect David Silvester as District Treasurer: David Silvester has agreed to continue in office but has indicated he would wish to stand down once a replacement has been identified as he has now moved away from the District. We have identified one or two potential replacements.

Denis proposed David Silvester as Treasurer for the following year. The Council provided their approval: Appointed.

f. Elections of members to the District Trustee Board

Paul Gladwell, Joanne Coombs, Mark Price, Ken Sharp and Graham Pover stood for election as members of the Trustee Board: All in Favour: Elected. Denis explained that their roles may change under Transformation which will be decided over the coming year.

g. To approve the District Lead Volunteer’s nominations to the District Trustee Board

Craig nominated Adam Ray to the Trustee Board for the following year. The Council provided their approval: Appointed.

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MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL: Annual General Meeting - 27[th] September 2023

h. To appoint the Scrutineer:

Denis stated our current scrutineer Graham Longton has indicated he will be happy to continue in role for the following year, proposed by David Silvester.

The Council provided their approval: Appointed.

i. To appoint representatives to the County Scout Council:

Craig proposed Kathryn Frankling and Tom Llewelyn as County Scout Council Representatives:

The Council provided their approval: Appointed.

7. County Representative

Des passed on his thanks on behalf of the County Commissioner and himself for the work undertaken by volunteers across the District. He also commented on the World Scout Jamboree which is the biggest gathering in the entire world in terms of an event. He commented that this represented peace and understanding with the young people coming together for the event. Des also spoke of KIJ in 2025, commenting he hoped to see many representatives from the District at that event.

Des also talked about the need to give thanks, reminding people of the ability to nominate individuals for thanks badges and other accolades which can be used to provide thanks for our Volunteers.

Des also spoke of ‘The County Team Met Me’ badges, suggesting that the County team would welcome the opportunity to meet with Sections and Groups, and that they will provide badges to the young people they meet.

Following the successful transformation event at the beginning of September, Des said more information would be provided by County in early October. He asked that people went with the transformation programme and embraced the opportunities this brings.

Finally he recognised the work that has been completed across the District including the new Squirrel Dreys that have opened. He commented that County will not be charging for increases in members over the year, and also will not be increasing their subscription costs next year.

He stated that as a District, County are really, really pleased with the work that is being done across the District and thanked us for inviting him this evening.

8. Close

Denis thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting.

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MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL: Annual General Meeting - 27[th] September 2023

9. Next meeting date - To be proposed at a future date.

Confrmed District Trustee Board members (Trustees) 2023/2024 Confrmed District Trustee Board members (Trustees) 2023/2024
CraigWorcester District Lead Volunteer
Denis Spiller Chair
Adam Ray District Leadership Team Member
Deborah Hadley District Secretary
David Silvester District Treasurer
Ken Sharp
Graham Pover
Jo Coombs
Mark Price
Paul Gladwell
Elected Members
Josh Barkaway District Youth Lead
Matt Paramor District Explorer Scout
Commissioner
Matt Wood District Scout Network
Commissioner

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MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

CHARITY REG. NO. 308139

MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

CONTENTS

PAGE
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 2023

Section A : Reference and Administration Details

Charity Name Malling District Scout Council Registered Charity Number 308139 Charity's Principal Address 45, Holtwood Avenue, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7QH

President (Honorary)

Martin Willgoss

Names of Charity Officers Trustee Board Denis Spiller Chairman Craig Worcester District Commissioner Matthew Paramor District Explorer Scout Commissioner Adam Ray Deputy District Commissioner Matthew Wood District Scout Network Commissioner Joshua Barkaway District Youth Commissioner Deborah Hadley Secretary David Silvester Treasurer Stephanie Avraamides Trustee Joanne Coombs Trustee Paul Gladwell Trustee (appointed 1 April 2022) Graham Pover Trustee Mark Price Trustee (appointed 13 September 2022) Ken Sharp Trustee Mark Stamford Deputy District Commissioner (resigned 11 June 2022)

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

A1

MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

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:

A2

MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

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

Full Name CRAIG WORCESTER

Signature

Full Name DAVID SILVESTER

Position DISTRICT LEAD VOLUNTEER

Position TREASURER

Date ######

A3

Malling District Scout Council Receipts and Payments Account

Year start date

Year end date

For the year 1-Apr-22 To 31-Mar-23 from

Receipts and payments

Receipts Unrestricted
funds
£
-
55,842
93,900
- 38,058
525
-
527
484
Unrestricted
funds
£
-
55,842
93,900
- 38,058
525
-
527
484
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,136
-
-
-
2022/23
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,136
-
-
-
2022/23
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,136
-
-
-
2022/23
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,136
-
-
-
2022/23
Total funds
£
-
55,842
93,900
- 38,058
525
-
4,663
484
Total funds
£
-
55,842
93,900
- 38,058
525
-
4,663
484
2021/22
Total funds
Note
£
2,219
52,978
36,514
18,683
14,054
-
-
424
33,161
-
65,627
3
65,627
16,317
4
-
-
-
-
3,881
1,721
4
3,560
5
7,842
480
2,560
36,361
-
39
39
135,187
-
135,187
Donations, legacies and similar
income
Membership subscriptions (prior year) - - - - 2,219
Membership subscriptions (current year) 55,842 - - 55,842 52,978
Less: Membership subscriptions paid on
(National/County/Area/District)
93,900 - - 93,900 36,514
Net membership subscriptions retained - 38,058 - - - 38,058 18,683
Donations 525 - - 525 14,054
Legacies - - - - -
Gift Aid 527 4,136 - 4,663 -
Other similar income 484 - - 484 424
Sub total - 36,522 4,136 - - 32,386 33,161
Grants
Maintenenace grant - - - - -
Other grants - - - - 65,627
Sub total - - - - 65,627
Fundraising and other
income(gross)
Explorers 36,596 - - 36,596 16,317
Scouts - - - - -
Cubs - - - - -
Beavers - - - - -
Quest - 26,170 - 26,170 -
Badge receipts 3,672 - - 3,672 3,881
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme 3,983 - - 3,983 1,721
UK and International Events
(WorldJamboree,KIJetc.)
- 58,897 - 58,897 3,560
Comp Wood Campsite fees 8,552 - - 8,552 7,842
Other fund raising - 75 - 75 480
Other income 100 - - 100 2,560
Sub total 52,903 85,142 - 138,045 36,361
Investment income
Building Society interest 106 - - 106 -
The Scout Association Charity Deposit
Account(formerly the Scout Association
Short Term Investment Service)
- - - - 39
Sub total 106 - - 106 39
Total Gross Income
VAT recovery
Total receipts
16,487 89,278 - 105,765 135,187
-
- - - -
16,487 89,278 - 105,765 135,187
A4

Malling District Scout Council Receipts and Payments Account

Year start date

Year end date

For the year 1-Apr-22 To 31-Mar-23 from

Receipts and payments

Payments Unrestricted
funds
£
Unrestricted
funds
£
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
2022/23
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
2022/23
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
2022/23
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
2022/23
Total funds
£
Total funds
£
2021/22
Total funds
Note
£
14,275
4
1,450
-
-
-
6,442
41
4,351
401
1,568
8,436
2,377
166
-
-
39,506
2,891
914
1,330
5,135
44,642
-
44,642
89,463
-
150,573
4
241,118
Charitable Payments

Youth programme and activities -
Explorers
39,740 - - 39,740 14,275
Youth programme and activities - Scouts - - - - 1,450
Youth programme and activities - Cubs - - - - -
Youth programme and activities -
Beavers
- - - - -
Youth programme and activities -
District/Growth
250 - - 250 -
UK and International Events
(World Jamboree, KIJ. Quest etc.)
- 22,031 350 22,381 6,442

Adult support and training
48 - - 48 41
Comp Wood Campsite Management
Maintenance, repairs and renewals 4,142 - - 4,142 4,351
Utilities
(Electricity Sewerage Water)
301 - - 301 401
,,
Insurance
725 - - 725 1,568
Campsite Development 1,634 10,782 - 12,416 8,436
Administration
Adminstration (including Online Scout
Manager)
3,063 - - 3,063 2,377
AGM and Trustee expenses - - - - 166
Gift Aid(disbursement to Explorer Units) - - - - -
Meetings(Hall hire etc.) 257 - - 257 -
Sub total 50,159 32,813 350 83,322 39,506
Fundraising and other expenses

Badge purchases
3,536 - - 3,536 2,891
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
Support
2,525 - - 2,525 914
Other fundraising costs - 1,000 - 1,000 1,330
Sub total 6,060 1,000 - 7,060 5,135
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
56,219 33,813 350 90,383 44,642
-
- - - -
56,219 33,813 350 90,383 44,642
- 39,733 55,465 - 350 15,382 89,463
- - - - -
94,471 131,647 15,000 241,118 150,573
54,739 187,112 14,650 256,501 241,118

A5

Malling District Scout Council Receipts and Payments Account

Year start date

Year end date

For the year
from
1-Apr-22 To 31-Mar-23

Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year

Unrestricted
funds
£
Unrestricted
funds
£
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
31st March 2023
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
31st March 2023
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
31st March 2023
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
31st March 2023
Total funds
£
Total funds
£
31st March
2022
Total
funds
Note
£
241,118
-
-
37,750
278,868
3,4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,058
1(b)
-
81,301
-
19,000
2
102,359
-
-
1,000
5
-
1,000
Cash funds
Bank current accounts 54,739 187,112 14,650 256,501 241,118
Bank deposit account - - - - -
Building society account - - - - -
The Scout Association Short Term
Investment Service
5,725 32,025 - 37,750 37,750
Total cash funds 60,464 219,137 14,650 294,251 278,868
Other monetary assets
Tax claim - - - - -
Capitation due from District Groups - - - - -
Insurance claim - - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Investment assets
Investment property - detail - - - - -
Quoted investments - - - - -
Other investments - detail - - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Non monetary assets for
charity's ownuse
Badge stock 1,629 - - 1,629 2,058
Shop stock - - - - -
Buildings 81,301 - - 81,301 81,301
Scouting equipment, furniture etc - - - - -
Campsite 19,000 - - 19,000 19,000
Sub total 101,930 - - 101,930 102,359
Liabilities
Accounts not yet paid - - - - -
Capitation not yet paid - - - - -
Loan - Campsite Development - - - - 1,000
Other liabilities - 2,136 - 2,136 -
Sub total - 2,136 - 2,136 1,000
The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the
Signature Print Name
Craig Worcester, District Lead Volunteer
David Silvester, Treasurer

A6

MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

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.

Restricted Fund

The District received a bursary of £15,000 on behalf of the family of Charlie Girling in 2020. 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 8 WSJ 2023 South Korea Kandersteg 2024

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
3/31/2023
£
37,750
201,327
49,458
1
5,716
294,251
3/31/2022
£
37,750
222,903
18,038
1
3,966
278,868

1 An adjustment of +£1,089.52 has been made to the cash funds for the Youth Sections for the previous period due to income being missed in preparation of these accounts following the amalgamation of various Youth Section Bank accounts. The account covering Youth Sections now includes receipts and payments for certain Events and the Duke of Edinburgh Award sche

5. Loans

The final loan was repaid during the year. There are no loan repayments outstanding as at the period end.

A8

MALLING DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

A8

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