CLEVELAND
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ANNUAL REPORT and ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31[st] December 2022 Registered Charity No. 505773
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Trustees Report and Accounts for the year ended 31CLEVELAND SCOUT COUNCIL[st] December 2022
| PRESIDENT | Vacant | |
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| VICE PRESIDENTS | Vacant | |
| TRUSTEES | ||
| Ex-officio: | County Chair | Mr F Rose |
| County Commissioner | Mr A Woolf | |
| County Secretary | Mrs S Dunn | |
| County Treasurer | Mr M W Ward | |
| Elected | ||
| Mr N Scott | ||
| Mrs S Baldam | ||
| Mr N White until 27/6/2022 | ||
| Mr P Belmont | ||
| Mr A Neal from 7/7/2022 | ||
| Nominated: | Girlguiding Cleveland | Mrs V Cullen until 16/7/2022 |
| Girlguiding Cleveland | Mrs N Cox from 16/7/2022 | |
| P & D Support Team Rep. | ||
| Training Team Representative | ||
| Young Persons’ Representative | Mr B Fountain | |
| County Commissioner Nominated | ||
| Deputy County Commissioner | Mr I Railton | |
| DC’s Representative | Mrs A Sotheby until 27/6/2022 | |
| DC’s Representative | Mr R Hubbard from 7/7/2022 | |
| Co-opted: | Chair – Appointments | Fufulled by County Chair Mr F Rose |
| County Safety Adviser | Mr A Burrows | |
| Raven Gill Management Chair | Fufilled by elected member Mr N Scott | |
| Lay Member | Rev P. Hargreaves | |
| Assistant County Treasurer | Mr D Skaife from 3/11/2022 | |
| BANKERS | HSBC Bank plc | 60 Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1RS |
| Barclays Bank plc | 49 High Street, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1DL | |
| ADVISERS | Independent Examiner | Mr J Gresham FCCA, Gresham & Gale (Guisborough) |
| Solicitors | Miles Hutchinson and Lithgow, Endeavour Partnership | |
| SCOUT ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION | 015600 | |
| CHARITY REGISTRATION | ||
| Registration Number: | 505773 | |
| Contact Name & Address: | M W Ward, 15 Northbrook Court, | |
| Hartlepool, TS26 0DJ |
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Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] December 2022
The Trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31[st] December 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published on 16 July 2014 (as amended by Update Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 .
Structure, Governance and Management
The County'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. The County is a trust established under its rules, which are common to all Scouts. The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association.
The County is managed by the County Executive Committee, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Cleveland County Scouts which is a registered charity (No. 505773). 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.
The Committee consists of 3 independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the County Commissioner, nominated, elected and co-opted members and meets 5 times a year. This County Executive Committee exists to support the County Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments and is responsible for:
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The maintenance of County property;
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The raising of funds and the administration of County finance;
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The insurance of persons, property and equipment;
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County public occasions;
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Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support;
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Appointing any sub committees that may be required;
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Appointing County Administrators and Advisers other than those who are elected.
The County has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss; these include 2 cheque signatories for all bank accounts and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.
Objectives and Activities
The objectives of the County are as a unit of the Scout Association. Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. This is summed up in the phrase skills for life.
As Scouts we are guided by the values of Integrity , Respect , Care , Belief and Co-operation . Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on these values and they:
▪ 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.
The County has been successful in meeting the objectives laid down by the Scout Association; it has supported and encouraged all the Districts to provide an enjoyable and attractive programme for all their members, particular focus has been on the recommencement and development of activities following Covid.
We have provided financial support, where possible, to enable leaders and young people to gain the necessary qualifications in Adventurous Activities thus allowing them to pass this knowledge on to the young people in their care. In addition, we have provided the necessary and relevant First Aid training over the past year across the County to enable them to continue running their section and adventurous activities. We have also delivered a number of Safeguarding and Executive courses throughout the County over the past year.
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The County meets the Charity Commission’s public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and Performance
2022 saw full scale recommencement of in person scouting, following significant disruption of activities from Covid.
There were achievements in the year: the water team built on the move to their new site and began the development of paddleboarding option; Raven Gill worked to further improve the site using the funds raised in the previous year and government grant for Raven Gill helped significantly with fixed costs; the County invested a significant amount in the renewal of the County Website; Preparation work was undertaken and units selected for both the world scout jamboree in S Korea in 2023 and a European Jamboree in Haarlem. In total the year saw significant investment and a prudent consolidation of the financial position.
Financial Review
The County's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to support and continue the charitable activities of the County should income and fundraising activities fall short. The County Executive Committee considers that the County should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £25k. The County held general reserves (excluding designated and restricted funds) of approximately £26k against this at the end of the financial year. In setting its levy for the year the County recognised the continued need for development as we move out of the pandemic. In looking to the future this reserve along with other designated reserves will continue to underpin and address future risks to income and develop scouting.
The County holds a number of designated reserves to address specific risks or support future developments. The Executive considers and reviews all reserves periodically. In 2022 the County reviewed the various designated reserves it holds for individual sections and determined to merge these into one “programme” reserve reflecting the current management structure.
Fundamentally the use and holding of reserves underpins and supports those achievements and future plans previously mentioned.
The County's Income and Expenditure is relatively small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The County has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or The Scout Association's Charity Deposit Account. The County Executive monitors the levels of bank balances and the interest rates received to ensure the County obtains prudent value and income from its banking arrangements.
Approved by the Trustees on 4[th] May 2023 and signed on their behalf by:
F Rose M W Ward County Chair County Treasurer
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Annual Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2022
Statement of Financial Activities - Summary for the year ended 31[st] December 2022
| Income and Expenditure | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
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| General Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total | Total | |||||
| TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES (page 6) | 49,463 | 77,103 | 126,566 | 47,203 | ||||
| TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED (page 7) | 51,271 | 33,951 | 85,222 | 66,476 | ||||
| (1,808) | 43,152 | 41,344 | (19,273) | |||||
| TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES | (1,808) | 43,152 | 41,344 | (19,273) | ||||
| Gains (losses) on investment assets | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | (1,808) | 43,152 | 41,344 | (19,273) | ||||
| FUND BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD (page 8) | 268,108 | 45,819 | 313,927 | 333,200 | ||||
| FUND BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD | £ | 266,300 | £ | 88,971 | £ | 355,271 | £ | 313,927 |
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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31[st] December 2022
| 2022 INCOMING RESOURCES Notes General Funds Membership subscriptions 69,943 less: Payable 62,135 7,808 INVESTMENT INCOME Bank interest 6 Scout Assoc. Charity Deposit interest 182 188 DONATIONS/GRANTS Donations/Grants 3,298 Miscellaneous 2,964 6,262 ACTIVITIES Explorer Sections 7 - Training Team + County Team 7 - Adventurous Activities (Water/Climbing) 7 1,602 Raven Gill Income 7 28,874 County Events - County Camp 7 - 30,476 EXPEDITION FUNDS Jamboree ) World - ) Poland ) Haarlem Overseas - - OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES HMRC Gift Aid - Badge Sales 285 DoE Sales 1,040 Raven Gill Providore Sales 3,404 Sundry income - 4,729 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES £ 49,463 |
2022 Restricted Funds - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 54,921 22,182 77,103 - - - - - - 77,103 |
2022 2021 Total Total 69,943 61,883 62,135 55,764 7,808 6,119 6 - 182 186 188 186 3,298 39.850 2,964 (14,628) 6,262 25,222 - - - - 1,602 2,934 28,874 8,658 - - - - 30,476 11,592 54,921 593 22,182 2,637 - 58 77,103 3,288 - - 285 195 1,040 22 3,404 579 - - 4,729 796 126,566 £ 47,203 |
2021 Total 61,883 55,764 |
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| 186 39.850 (14,628) |
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| 25,222 - - 2,934 8,658 - - |
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| 11,592 593 2,637 - 58 |
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| 796 |
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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31[st] December 2022
| RESOURCES EXPENDED Notes PREMISES Rent Utilities Insurance Repairs & Renewals - Raven Gill Miscellaneous Raven Gill Expenditure DONATIONS / GRANTS Miscellaneous/ Donations/Grants ACTIVITIES Explorer Sections 7 Training - Team + County Team 7 Adventurous Activities 7 County Events 7 RESTRICTED FUNDS M Kelham Fund Overseas Projects Jamboree ) World/Poland2021 ) Haarlem ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES Administration/Establishment Insurance Independent Examiner’s Fees TRUSTEES EXPENSES Travel 9 OTHER EXPENDITURE Badges - cost of sales DofE - cost of sales Raven Gill Providore - cost of sales Equipment (non-capital) NE Regional Support |
2022 General Funds 6,413 12,361 3,687 13,732 100 36,293 - - 150 2,822 - - 2,972 - - - - 5,384 1,814 794 7,992 175 255 935 2,649 - - 3,839 |
2022 Restricted Funds - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30,719 3,232 33,951 - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
2022 Total 6,413 12,361 3,687 13,732 100 36,293 - - 150 2,822 - - 2,972 - - 30,719 3,232 33,951 5,384 1,814 794 7,992 175 255 935 2,649 - - 3,839 |
2021 Total 7,013 9,839 3,846 16,168 1,360 |
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| 2,472 - 4,195 16,614 - |
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| 20,809 363 2,129 468 |
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| 33 164 - 478 - - 1,334 |
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| TOTAL RESOURCES SPENT £ 51,271 Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2022 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 2 Investments Payments on account/assets in course of construction CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 5 Debtors Prepayments Charity Deposit Acc (Scout Assoc) 4 Cash at bank and in hand 3 less: CURRENT LIABILITIES Amounts due within one year 6 NET CURRENT ASSETS less: LONG TERM LIABILITIES Amounts due after more than one year NET ASSETS Represented by:- FUNDS General Funds 10 Restricted Funds 8 |
33,951 85,222 2022 2022 171,000 - - 171,000 2,593 - 4,880 51,021 126,427 184,921 650 184,271 - 184,271 £ 355,271 266,300 88,971 £ 355,271 |
66,476 2021 2021 171,000 - - 171,000 2,849 - 5,201 51,007 84,320 143,377 450 142,927 - - 142,927 £ 313,927 268,108 45,819 £ 313,927 |
2021 171,000 - - |
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The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these accounts
Approved by the Trustees on 4[th] May 2023 and signed on their behalf by:
F Rose M W Ward County Chair County Treasurer
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2022
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis of accounting
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 (as updated through Update Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015.
The charity has applied Update Bulletin 1 as published on 2 February 2016 and does not include a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is applying FRS 102 Section 1A.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
The charity adopted SORP (FRS 102) in the current year but this has not affected the financial position or performance.
(b) Funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
(c) Income recognition
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.
For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.
Donated facilities and donated professional services are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit is probable, it can be measured reliably and the charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. For example the amount the charity would be willing to pay in the open market for such facilities and services. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure.
No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP (FRS 102). Further detail is given in the Trustees’ Annual Report.
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For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received. At this point income is recognised. On occasion legacies will be notified to the charity however it is not possible to measure the amount expected to be distributed. On these occasions, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed.
Investment income is earned through holding cash in a deposit account and is recognised when it is earned.
(d) Expenditure recognition
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. All direct costs relate to the charity’s charitable activities.
(e) Support costs allocation
Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable activities and include office costs, governance costs, administrative payroll costs. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Where support costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they are been allocated to cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose.
(f) Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.
(g) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the charity has an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount can be reliably estimated.
(h) Employee benefits
When employees have rendered service to the charity, short-term employee benefits to which the employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid in exchange for that service.
The charity does not operate a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its employees. Contributions are expensed as they become payable.
(i) Tax
The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.
(j) Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
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(k) Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows:
Buildings - see note 2.
Buildings are not currently depreciated as they are included at market value which is reviewed annually by the trustees.
(l) Stocks
Stocks of badges and consumable items have been valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
2 TANGIBLE ASSETS
| COST or VALUATION Brought forward Additions Disposals Carried forward DEPRECIATION Brought forward Charge for year Eliminated on disposals Carried forward NET BOOK VALUE Carried forward £ 2018 – Net Book Values |
Land and Buildings 171,000 - - 171,000 -- -- -- -- 171,000 £ 171,000 |
Office Equipment - - - - -- -- -- -- - £ - |
Scouting Equipment - - - - -- -- -- -- - £ - |
Total 171,000 - - |
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| 171,000 | ||||
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The buildings and fixtures at Raven Gill have been shown at their insured value, which is reviewed annually by the Trustees and is believed to be a reasonable estimate of market value.
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| 3 | CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND | 2022 | 2021 |
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| Bank Current Accounts | 100,345 | 57,125 | |
| Bank Deposit Accounts | 26,028 | 27,141 | |
| Cash in hand | 54 | 54 | |
| £ | 126,427 £ | 84,320 | |
| 4 | SHORT TERM DEPOSITS | ||
| Charity Deposit Acc (Scout Assoc) - General | 50,000 | 50,000 | |
| Charity Deposit Acc (Scout Assoc) - Raven Gill | 1,021 | 1,007 | |
| £ | 51,021 £ | 51,007 | |
| 5 | STOCK | ||
| Badges | 293 | 549 | |
| D of E Booklets | 300 | 300 | |
| Raven Gill Providore | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| £ | 2,594 £ | 2,849 | |
| 6 | LIABILITIES: | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year | |||
| Creditors | 650 | 450 | |
| £ | 650 £ | 450 | |
| 7 | DESIGNATED FUNDS (Included in County current acc unless | stated otherwise) | |
| Beaver Scouts (Amalgamated into Prog support 2022) | - | 1,780 | |
| Cub Scouts (Amalgamated into Prog Support 2022) | - | 285 | |
| Scouts (Amalgamated into Prog Support 2022) | - | 333 | |
| Explorer Scouts (Amalgamated into Prog Support 2022) | - | 2,477 | |
| Network Scouts (Amalgamated into Prog Support 2022) | - | 477 | |
| Scout Act Support (Amalgamated into Prog Support 2022) | - | 169 | |
| Adventurous Activities (Land, Water and Air) | 5,334 | 6,605 | |
| Specialist Activities (Climbing and Mountaineering) | 589 | 539 | |
| Special Needs (Amalgamated into Prog Support 2022) | - | 1,956 | |
| Jamboree Support | 834 | 834 | |
| County Camps’ Fund | 8,530 | 8,530 | |
| County Support & Development Fund | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| Programme Support | 7,477 | 0 | |
| Raven Gill Camp Site (Separate Bank accounts) | 29,844 | 31,012 | |
| Training Team | 5,836 | 5,986 | |
| £ | 68,444 £ | 70,983 |
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8 RESTRICTED FUNDS (Included in County current acc unless stated otherwise)
| Assessor Training Mike Kelham Legacy Overseas) Expeditions Overseas) Projects (Zambia) ( Deposit Acc for Overseas) Overseas) Seed Fund David Wood Memorial Fund Jamboree) World Jamboree) Poland Jamboree) Haarlem (curr ac of overseas) £ 9 TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES Remuneration paid to trustees, if any £ Expenses reimbursed to trustees £ Number of trustees reimbursed 10 SUMMARY OF NET ASSETS BY FUNDS |
2022 46 12,454 196 21,586 1,506 4,056 25,731 4,102 19,294 88,971 £ nil £ 175£ 1 |
2021 46 12,454 196 21,930 1,506 4,056 1,529 4,102 - |
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| 45,815 | ||
| nil 33 1 |
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||||
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| Fixed Assets | 171,000 | - | - | 171,000 | |||
| Net Current Assets | 26,856 | 68,444 | 88,971 | 184,271 | |||
| Long-term Liabilities | - | - | - | - | |||
| Net Assets | £ | 197,856 £ | 68,444 £ | 88,971£ | 355,271 |
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Cleveland Scout Council
I report on the accounts of Cleveland Scout Council for the year ended 31[st] December 2022, which are set out on pages 5 to 13 of this Report.
This report is made solely to the trustees in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to Cleveland Scout Council’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Cleveland Scout Council and their trustees for my examination work.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
Cleveland Scout Council’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Examiner's Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by Cleveland Scout Council 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:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met, or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
14 Fountain Street Guisborough TS14 6PP
J Gresham FCCA Gresham and Gale
Signed:
Date:
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