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2023-03-31-accounts

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Charay name 1st All Saints Sherbum
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Eknet Scout Gmu
Other names the charity is known by
Registemd
charity
number (ri any) 5 0 6 5 2 9
HQ regisbation number
Charky's pdncipal address 1 Bond In s Rise
Sherbum in Elmet
Leeds
Postcode L S 2 5 6 N J
Names ofthe chadty hueless who
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Trustee Name Oflice (ifany) Dates acted ifnot for
whole year
Hekn Groot Chair
Stace Ckfkson Tmasurer
Gareth Goods 21/07/2023
Rebecca Bin den
Trace Charbon 21/07/2023
Dundfonl
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Richardson
19/09/2023
Rosa
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Thacka 19/09/2023
Danielle Bkck 21/07/2023
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12
14
15
Names and addmsses ofadvisem
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(optional infomwtion
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but encouraged as best pmcbce)
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How the cherry is constituted is constituted The Group isa trust estabrished
under ils miss which are
common to ad Scouts.
(e.g.trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods The Trustees am appointed
in accordance
with the
Consiritution
and lhe Pohcy, Organisation
and Rules ofThe
Scout Association.
(e.g. appointed by, elected by)
AddNonal
governance
hsues (opgonal information but encoumged as best practice)
You may choose to indude additional infommrion, where relevant, The Gmup is managed
by the Gmup Trustee Board, the
about: members of which am the charily tmstees ofthe Scout Group
which isan educarional
charily. As charity bustees they are
responsible
for complying
wkh legishtion
appfcable to
charities. This indudes the mgistration,
keeping proper
accounts and making
returns to the Charity Commission as
appropriate.
Poides and pmcedums adopted for.
The Trustee Boanl consists of3independent
mpresentatives
Chair, Treasurer and Sedeiaiy together with the Gmup Scou
a)the induc6on and training oftmstees; b) tmstee' consideration of Leadem,
individual
secbon hadem
(ifopted to take on the
major risks and the systems and pmcedures to manage them responsibgty)
and pamnt's
mpresentation
and meets a
minimum
of3times a year.
Members ofthe Tmstee Board complete
'Essential
information
for Executive Commrime'
trainng
within the fist 5
months ofjoining the board.
This Group Trustee Board exists to support the Group Scout
Leader in meeting the responsibghes
ofthe appointments
and is responsible
for.
The maintenance
ofGmup pmperty;
The raising offunds and the admhiskakon
ofGniup gnance;
The insurance ofpersons,
pmperly and equipment;
Group public occasions;
Assisbng
in the mcmitment
ofleadem and other adult
support;
Appointing
any sub committees that may be n:quim;
Appointing
Gmup Adminhtratom
and Advisom other than
those who am elected.
Risk and Internal
Control (Specimen 1)
The Group Trustee BoaR has identiTmd
the major risks to
which they beieve the Gmup is exposed, these have been
reviewed
and systems have been eslabished
to mirigate
against them. The main areas ofconcern that have been
identiTied am:
Damage to the building,
properly and equipmenL
The Gmup
would request the use ofbufdings,
pniperiy and equipment
from neighboumg
organisations
such as ihe church,
community
cense and other Scout Gmups. Simihr redpmcal
arrangements
exist with these organisations.
The Gmup has
suffident
buldings
and contents insurance
in phce to mirigate
against permanent
loss.
Injury to ieadem, helpem,
supporters
and membem. The
Gmup through
the capilagon fees conbkrutes to the Scout
Assodations
national acddent msurance
policy. Risk
Assessments
are undertaken
befnm ari acbviTies
Reduced
income from fund raising. The Gmup is primarily
reliant upon income born subscriptions
snd fundraising.
The
group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of
adivibes should them be a major redudion
in income. The
Board coukl raise the value ofsubscriprions
to incmase the
income tothe gmup on an ongoing basis, ektmr temporady
Reduction orloss ofhadem. The gmup istotally relent upon Reduction orloss ofhadem. The gmup istotally relent upon
volunteers
to mn and administer
the acuviTies ofthe gniup.
If
there was a reduction
in the number ofleadem to an
unacceptable
level in a particular secbon orIhe gmup as a
whole then them would have to be a contmcgon,
consolidation
orrfosure ofa section. In the womt case
scenario the complete dosure ofthe Group.
Reduchcn orloss ofmembem.
The Group pmvides acriviues'
for ag young people aged 6to 18.Ifthese was a reducbon in
membemhip
in a particuhr secuon orthe group as whole then
there wouki have to be a conbacbon,
consohdagon
ordosure
ofa section. In the womt case scenario the complete dosure
ofthe Group
Risk and Internal
Control (Specimen 2)
The group has in place systems ofinternal contmh that an:
designed to pnivide reasonable
assurance
against material
mismanagement
or Ious, these indude 2 signatories
for ag
payments
and a comprehensive
insurance
poicies tu ensure
that insurable
risks are covered.
The Purpose ofScougng
Scouting exists to acbvely engage and support young people
Summary ofthe objects ofthe charity set out in ils governing document in their personal development,
empowering
them to make a posiTive contribution
to sodety.
The Values ofScougng
As Scouts we are guided
by these values:
Irrtegrtiy -We act wilh integrity; we am honest, husheorthy
and loyaL
Respect-We have self-respect and respectforothem.
Care - We support others and take care ofthe wodd
in which
we hve.
Belief - We explore our faiths, behefs and attitudes.
Cooparagon -We make a posibve dilfen:nce; we co-operate
with othem and make fiiends.
The Scout Method
Scouting takes place when young people,
in paitnemhip
with
adults,
worii together based on the
values ofScouting and:
—enjoy what they are doing and have fun
-hike part in activTiies indoom and outdoors
-leam by doing
-share
in spiritual regecbon
-take responsibility
and make choices
—undertake
new and chahsnging
amiviges
—make and live by their Promise.
Summary ofthe main acbviTies in mhrgon to these objects The Group pmvides a safe and secum venue and facMies
activities for young people from age 4-18 fohowing a scouting
programme
which aims to provide 'skits for life'. The Gmup
consists ofone Squhrels dray (4-6 yr) Iwo Beaver colonies (6-
8) two Cub packs (8-10)iwo Scout hoops (10-14)- along wilh
a partnership
wilh one Explomr unit (14-18)
Pubfic benefit statement Pubfic benefit statement The Group meets the Chanly Commission's
pubkc benefit
criteria under both the advancement
ofeducation
and the
advancement
ofdfizenship
or community
development
headin s.
Summary ofthe main achievements of
the charily during the yea
Growth ofthe gmup - now waNng
Nets forafi sections.
Succesful intmducfion
ofthe new Squ'mela dmy for4year
olds. Recmibnent ofnew leadem to support capacily. Existing
leaders given training fortheir miss. Succesful migration
at
govemanoe
level fram 'Execufive Commfitee' to Trustee Board
and adoption ofnew Consifitulion.
Viihole group camp to
County Camp at Braham in July 2023 (aNage gmups),
Cube
and Scouts camp with water acbvibes at Aldwsrk
acbvky
Centre
in September.
Ikiufriple succesful slsepover events
introducing
younger membem to overnight
stays. Bronze,
Silver and Gold awanis succesfufiy completed acmss afi age
rou s.
Briefstatement ofthe chanly's poficy on reserves Reserves Policy
The Gmup's
policy on reserves is to hold suflicieni resources
to continue
the
charitable
acfmTies
of the
gmup
should
income and fundraising
acbvities faN short. The Group Trustee
Board considem
that the group should
hold a sum equivalent
to 12months
runnmg
costs, ckcs 810k.
The Group
held
reserves of appmximately
818k againsl
this
at year end.
This B above
the levebequired
for opemting
expenses.
However
this can be explained
by income caned
forward
horn histodc fundraising
and
will be used
in the next
year to make essential updates tothe pmmise.
Quantify and explain any demgnations
Detaib ofany funds materially in defidt
(rrircumslances pius slaps to efimktate)
n/a
Further finanda mview detafis (opbonal information)
You may choose to indude additional
information, where mmvant, about: Investment
Policy
~the charity's prindpal soumes offunds (inrriuding
any fundraising);
The Group's Income and Expenditum
is very smaU and as
a
consequence
does not have sufficient funds to invest in
longerrterm
investments
such as stocks and shams. The
Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the
investment
of its funds.
AN funds are held
in cash uskrg only
mainsbeam
banks or buiklmg societies orThe Scout
Association's
Short Term Investment
Senrice.
how expenrifiure has supported the key ob)ecfives ofthe charityi inc Group
trustee
Board regumny
monxors me leveLs ot
bank balances and the internet
rates mceivmd to ensum the
group obtains maximum
value and income hom its banking
anangements.
Occasionally
this may involve using an account
that requires a period ofnotice before funds may be
withdrawn
before doin
so the Grou
Trustee Board
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Plans forfutum periods (detafis ofany signrTicant acfivifies planned to
achieve them)

Fortheyear
from
2022 To 2023
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2021-22 2022-23
Unwstricted funds Unrestricted funds
K
Receipts
Donagrons, legacies and similar income 3,451
Membership subscripikvu 6,371
Less:Membership
subscrtptions
paid Io Distnct 5,511
Net
mbership
subsmiptions
retained 1,427
Gift Aid 1,773
Other sirrilar incoce 2,459 10,929
Grants
Maintonenace grant
Other grants
Fundraising (gross)
inveshnent income
Bank interest
Building Society intmsst
The Scout Association Short Tenn Investment Service
property
Rent income
Other investmont
income

Payments
Charitable Paymenis
YoUth prograrnlle
and actwrtles
2.401 12,432
Adult support and training
Water and Sewerage 183
Hectncity
and Gas
Insurance
780
Repairs and Renewals 12205
Materials
and equipment
1533 5905
Contribution to carrtr costs
ttrgomw
&Badges
1550 1808
Council Tmr
105
Internet
195 210

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2021-22 2022-23
Unrestricted funds Unmstricted funds
2 2
Cash funds
Bank current account 15,827
1,482
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service
Cash/Expense Account 883 1,352
Other monetary assets
Tax claim
Debts due horn the County/Area/District/Group
Insurance
claim
Sub total
investment assets
Investnmnt
property
—detail
Quoted investments
Other investments —detail
Sub total
Non monetary assets for charity's own use
Badge stock
Shop stock
Other stock
Land and buildings
Motor vehicles
Scouting equipment, rumiture etc
Other
Liabilities
Accounts
not
yet paid
Expenses incurred but not invoiced
Subscripbons not yet paid
Loan - detail
Sub total