GSL’s Report
As we are all aware, this has been an unusual period, which has affected the operation of the whole Group. This is our first AGM since the start of Covid and we look forward to the appointment of new members at our meeting. We are in a stronger position today than we have been for a number of years and we need to capitalise on this success.
Membership
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31[st] January 2021 – 9 Beavers & 2 Leaders; 13 Cubs & 2 Leaders; 13 Scouts, 2 Leaders & 3 Sectional Assistants; 1 GSL. Current Position – 22 Beavers & 4 Leaders; 16 Cubs, 2 Leaders & 3 Sectional Assistants; 16 Scouts, 3 Leaders & 2 Sectional Assistants; 1 GSL & 1 Assistant GSL
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The leaders in the Group rose to the challenges caused by Covid and Adam has played the key role in this. His IT skills enabled the Group to adopt zoom and he guided other leaders to become more proficient with online platforms and tools such as PowerPoint. We were aware that some families did not have access to IT equipment and so we purchased some tablets to facilitate this. These will be able to be used in sectional meetings.
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Since our last AGM the service of some of our adults has been recognised with national awards
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2019 – Adam and Colin were awarded the Award of Merit for service to Scouting above and beyond just turning up weekly to meetings. Berry was awarded a certificate to mark 50 years’ service with the Group. Berry has been a Cub Scout Leader, GSL, member of the Group Executive and for the past 20 years she has been booking secretary and cleaner for the HQ.
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Financially the Group is in a strong position thanks to the receipt of grants from Central Government. For rating purposes, we are treated as a business and so this meant that we received around £20,000 in government grants. Additionally, we are raising steady funds through the new West Lindsey Lottery (approximately £1000 per annum), donations from online shopping using Smile Amazon and Easy Fundraising, together with the clothes bank and newspaper recycling.
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Our financial strength will enable us to look at replacing the main and fire doors of the HQ and to replace the roofs of the garages.
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One of the greatest disappointments was the cancellation of Eurojam – scheduled for 2020, postponed until 2021 and finally cancelled. This is the first major international event that we have had anybody selected to be a member of the UK contingent. We hope that Charlotte and Connor will be able to take up opportunities in the future.
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We have taken the opportunity to make improvements to our HQ and are indebted to Chris Hindley for redecorating our HQ whilst the
sections were meeting outdoors. Prior to this we received a grant of £10,000 from the Post Code Lottery to cover the cost of installing solar panels and battery storage capacity, which will help us to reduce our electricity costs.
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Poacher has been rescheduled for 2022 and the Group is planning to team up again with Haxey and Market Rasen and attend the camp.
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In summary the Group is growing and we are well equipped to provide our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts with an enjoyable but challenging programme that will provide them with Skills for Life. We do, however, need to strengthen the Cub leadership team. We also have a wealth of expertise amongst our parents and grandparents relating to maintenance and we need to tap that potential in order to release our leaders to concentrate on their work with our young people.
6th Gainsborough Sea Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account
Year start date
For the year 04/01/2020
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Receipts and payments
2020 - 21
Unrestricted
funds
Receipts £
Donations, legacies and similar income
Membership subscriptions 2,047
Less: Membership subscriptions paid on (National/County/Area/District) 2,048
Net membership subscriptions retained - 1
Donations 158
Legacies
Gift Aid
Sub total 157
Grants
Covid grants (WLDC) 19,669
Post code Lottery 10,200
Other grants (LCSC, Groundwork) 2,600
Sub total 32,469
Other Income
Uniforms & Badges 55
Camp & Activity Fees ( c/f from previous year) 71
Lettings
Fundraising
WL Lotto 405
Xmas Raffle (- not done)
Newspapers 9
Easy Fundraising / Amazon 138
Recyling (clothes ) 36
Sub total 713
Investment income
Bank interest
Building Society interest
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The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service
Sub total
Total Gross Income 33,339
Asset and investment sales, etc.
Total receipts 33,339
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6th Gainsborough Sea Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account
Year start date
For the year 04/01/2020
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Receipts and payments
2020 - 21
Unrestricted
funds
Payments
Charitable Payments
Youth programme and activities
Adult support and training
Rent
Water and Sewerage
Utilities
534
Insurance
845
Building Repairs and Installation ( Boiler, Solar Panels) 16,008
Materials and Equipment 1,341
Camps & Activities (includes Sailing Club fees) 1,439
Uniforms & Badges 475
467
Administration costs (sundry)
Cleaning
Caretaking
Sub total
21,109
Fundraising expenses
20
Lottery Licence (not used)
Sub total
20
Total Gross Expenditure 21,129
Asset and investment purchases, etc.
Total payments 21,129
Net of receipts/(payments) 12,210
Cash funds last year end 15,772
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Cash funds this year end 27,982
Year start date
For the year 04/01/2020 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
2020 - 21 Unrestricted funds
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Cash funds
Bank current account
27,982
Bank deposit account
Building society account
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service
250
Cash/Floats : Equals Card
Total cash funds 28,232
Other monetary assets
Tax claim
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
500
Uniform & Badge Stock
500
Activity Dress Stock
Other stock
Land and buildings ( HQ, Garage, Campsite Container) 97,956
Motor vehicles
Scouting equipment, furniture etc 17,709
Other ( Kayaks , Rib & trailer)) 14,089
Sub total 130,754
Liabilities
Accounts not yet paid
Expenses incurred but not invoiced
Subscriptions not yet paid
Loan - detail
Other liabilities
Sub total
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Contingent liabilities and future obligations
p
Year start date
To 04/01/2021
2019 - 20 Unrestricted funds
£ 4,430 1,481 2,949 3,767 1,537 8,252 8,252 507 3,580 470 222 370 12 84 114 5,360 -
13,612 - 13,612
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Year start date
To 04/01/2021
2019 - 20
Unrestricted
funds
241
1,113
1,413
64
1,261
6,279
1,317
184
284
12,157
60
60
120
12,276
12,276
1,336
14,436
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15.772
Year start date
To 04/01/2021
2019 - 20 Unrestricted funds
15,772 15,772
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