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NORTHUMBERLAND SCOUTS ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020/2021

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TRUSTEES REPORT TO THE COUNCIL - YEAR

TO 31[ST] MARCH 2021

The Trustees (the members of the Executive Committee, see page 6) present their annual report together with the unaudited financial statements of Northumberland County Scout Council (“the Charity”) for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Scouting is open to all young people between the ages of 6 and 25 years irrespective of class, ethnic origin, nationality (or statelessness) or race, gender, marital or sexual status, mental or physical ability, political or religious belief. Full membership is restricted to young people who will take the Scout Promise.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR PUBLIC

BENEFIT

The Trustees confirm that the financial statements below have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” Charities SORP, and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1[st] January 2019).

CONSITUTION

Northumberland County Scout Council (informally known as ‘the County’ and increasingly as ‘Northumberland County Scouts’), is a registered charity in England and Wales (No. 508681).

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 Scout Association, the Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of the Scout Association.

THE PURPOSE OF SCOUTING

To ensure Scouting is shaped by young people in partnership with adults. Members of Scouting in 2021 will feel empowered; valued; proud. Our mission: 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

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

The Scout County of Northumberland covers and operates across the local authority areas of Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland. Two types of service are provided by the County to further the Scout Association’s purpose: support to the operation of Scouting Northumberland and provision of activities for young people.

A programme of activities, run by County volunteers, that furthers our purpose and method and complements those offered by Scout Groups and Districts is provided for members of the Association for each of the sections: Beaver Scouts, 6-8 years; Cub Scouts 8-10 years; Scouts, 10-14 years; Explorer Scouts, 14-18 years; and Network Scouts, 18-25 years. These activities are open to all young members in the County via their Scout Groups and Districts. Some activities are restricted in participant numbers by their nature, in which case places are taken on a first come first served basis or by selection. Any selection process adheres to the Association’s diversity policy and will take into account any requirements of the activity. Activities are normally financed by a range of charges, together with fundraising for larger scale activities. Should a young person not be able to pay 100% of the activity costs this would not be a bar to participation.

The County provides support to Districts and Groups operated by volunteer leaders and supporters across Northumberland. A team of volunteer Commissioners, Advisors and Skills instructors provides support to Districts and Groups in the delivery of their Scouting, which is achieved through meetings, visits and one to one assistance.

The County operates a programme of training for leaders and volunteers to equip them with the correct skills for their role. Assistance is provided with the development of Scouting; administrative and communication support is provided to help the operation of Districts and Groups. These services are free at the point of access having been financed by a mix of membership fees, fundraising and donations.

The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission when reviewing the Trust’s aims and objectives and in planning and operating activities during the year.

• Take responsibility and make choices

• Undertake new challenging activities

• Make and live by their promise

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REVIEW OF FINANCIAL RESULTS

The Trustees acknowledge and thank the various grant making bodies which have supported our activities during the year; a list of the major supporters can be found on page 21.

Details of the County’s income and expenditure are reported in the financial statements on pages 16 to 29.

The County’s unrestricted income was higher than the previous year due to an increase in fundraising income and receipt of a £10,000 Covid-19 grant from North Tyneside Council; however, there was also a significant reduction in charitable activities income resulting from the extended periods of Covid-19 restrictions in the UK. Membership income remained in line with the prior year; however, the 22% reduction in membership noted in the Q1 2021 census does not affect the membership income in the current year ended 31 March 2021. The Trustees anticipate a £12,000 reduction in membership income for the year ended 31 March 2022. Unrestricted expenditure also decreased in the year driven by the decrease in programme activities and strict cost control. Net movement in unrestricted funds (before investment gains or losses) for the year increased from £10,645 in 2020 to £26,122 in 2021 but the impact from Covid-19 is expected to be more noticeable in the year ending 31 March 2022.

Investment gains were £13,884 in the year (2020: £18,170 loss). This increase in value reflects the overall impact of macroeconomic events on the global economy, including some recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic which significantly impacted the prior year valuation.

Restricted expenditure relates to non-refundable deposits that were paid towards the Camp Together event (previously known as ‘Camp Marra’) due to take place in May 2020 and were rolled forward towards the postponed event due to take place in summer 2021 however have since been identified as unrecoverable therefore have been provided for or written off.

During the year the Trustees released £42,818 of designated funds that were previously allocated to fund activity training and shortfalls in activities to the unrestricted County general funds. These amounts had been designated prior to 2015 and all training costs and subsidising of activities have been considered general County expenditure therefore the Trustees felt the designation was no longer required.

At 31 March 2021 the general reserve on hand was £350,577 (2020: £292,713); of this £120,010 (2020 £120,010) is held as a fixed asset for the County’s use. The free reserves at 31 March 2021 are £230,567 (2020: £172,703). Of these, 64% are held in investments which can be made available at short notice.

The Trustees have reviewed the level of reserves against the requirements of core expenditure and a surplus of funds of £196,008 has been identified as of 31 March 2021. The Trustees acknowledge that the reserves are in excess of these requirements however Covid-19 continues to present a financial risk to Scouting in Northumberland and the County and the Trustees are prepared to utilise the excess reserves we hold to support the County, Districts and Groups to protect the continuation and return of Scouting in Northumberland.

There continues to be uncertainty regarding the impact the virus will have on Scouting in Northumberland. This is being closely monitored by the Trustees and Finance Sub-committee, see the Serious Matters or Incidents and Going Concern sections of the Trustees report for further detail.

INVESTMENT POLICY

The Trustees investment policy is reflected in the holdings of units in investment funds designed for charities. The units purchased include both fixed interest and income-producing investments; and represent 64% of the surplus free funds identified (see Finance Report).

RESERVES POLICY

The Trustees consider that general reserves held should represent at least 12 months of core County expenditure, determined to be £65,000; under normal circumstances this allows necessary confidence for the continued financial stability of the County. As of 31 March 2021 the Trustees acknowledge that the reserves are in excess of these requirements; however, Covid-19 continues to present a financial risk to Scouting in Northumberland and the County and the Trustees note that the financial impact of the reduction in membership of the County will impact the years ahead, with a £12,000 reduction in membership income expected for the year ended 31 March 2022. The Trustees are prepared to utilise the excess reserves we hold to support the County, Districts and Groups to protect the continuation and return of Scouting in Northumberland.

SERIOUS MATTERS OR INCIDENTS

The Trustees consider Covid-19 and the associated lockdowns that occurred in the UK from the 23rd March 2020 to be a significant incident that will have an adverse impact on the Charity and as such reported this to the Charity Commission in the prior year who noted that the Trustees governance and management of the incident was appropriate and responsible. The situation is improving but still considered significant.

The County has been following TSA and Government guidance to ensure appropriate safeguarding procedures are in place for all beneficiaries, volunteers and members. This has resulted in temporary closure of all premises and face-to-face Scouting in the County. The measures involve a high degree of social disruption which has an impact on the delivery of and demand for the activities of the County, the availability of volunteers to support the charity, and levels of illness and potential unemployment across society which will affect the beneficiaries of the Charity.

The Trustees are continuously assessing the financial impact of Covid-19 on Scouting in the County and are prepared to utilise the excess reserves we hold to support the County, Districts and Groups. The Trustees have made enquiries to ascertain the financial position and forecast impact on Districts and Groups within the County and have performed sensitivity analysis based upon a range of scenarios. Based on the latest census completed in Q1 2021 the Trustees note there has been a 22% reduction in membership across the County (c1,300 members) which is considered significant and could lead to funding shortfalls by Groups or Districts within the County that may require financial support in the year ahead. This could be adversely affected should there be future extended periods of lockdown.

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GOING CONCERN

The Trustees have prepared these financial statements on the basis that the Charity is a going concern; however, there are uncertainties surrounding this assessment.

The Charity meets its day-to-day working capital requirements through its bank accounts and excess reserves (see the Reserves Policy note included within the Trustees Report). The current economic conditions continue to create uncertainty over the level of demand for the Charity’s services (Scouting in Northumberland) and the related financial impact. The Charity’s forecasts and projections, taking account of reasonably possible changes in performance, show that the Charity should be able to operate within the level of its current excess funds. After making enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity, and consider the systems and procedures in place sufficient to mitigate our exposure to the major risks with the exception of the impact of Covid-19 which is considered significant and ongoing.

• Covid-19 . The County has been following TSA and Government guidance regarding Covid-19 to ensure appropriate safeguarding procedures are in place for all beneficiaries, volunteers and members. This has resulted in temporary closure of all premises and face-to-face Scouting in the County. The Trustees are assessing the financial impact of Covid-19 on the Charity continuously and are prepared to utilise the excess reserves we hold to support the County, Districts and Groups. Based on the latest census completed in Q1 2021 the Trustees note there has been a 22% reduction in membership across the County (c1,300 members) and as such the Trustees anticipate a £12,000 reduction to the County in membership income in the year ending 31 March 2022.

• Reduced income . The County is primarily reliant upon membership income in the form of subscriptions and this income is inherently linked to the performance of Groups and Districts within the County. The County holds excess reserves to ensure continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income.

• Unauthorised expenditure . Delegated approval limits are in place and the Treasurer, the Finance Sub-Committee, or the Executive Committee authorise all transactions depending on the nature and amounts involved. The County Treasurer approves all bank payments.

Cash flow risk

• The Charity’s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in membership numbers and interest rates.

Credit risk

• The Charity’s principal financial assets are bank balances and cash, investments and trade and other receivables. The Charity’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its receivables and loan debtors. The amount recognised in the statement of financial position are net of allowances for doubtful receivables. The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. Investments held are in investment funds designed for charities and can be released at short term notice.

Liquidity risk

• The Charity has excess reserves and net current assets providing sufficient funds for ongoing operations. The Charity generally receives income ahead of the associated expenditure however where this may not be the case, for example for specific large events, the Charity actively manages any delays between receipts and expenditure to ensure the timing does not present liquidity issues for the Charity, or any shortfall.

• Failure to follow Safeguarding Procedures. All adults are trained in Safeguarding procedures. The Scout Association (“TSA”) maintains a dedicated team to support and address any issues as a matter of urgency.

• Damage to the building, property and equipment. The County has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss.

• Injury to beneficiaries, volunteers, and members. The County through membership fees contributes to the Scout Association’s national accident insurance policy. Risk assessments are undertaken before all activities.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & TRUSTEES

The Executive Committee is appointed at the Annual General Meeting of the County Scout Council. The Executive Committee are the Trustees of the charity and take the responsibilities of supporting and managing Scouting with the following key responsibilities:

• Comply with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

• Protect and maintain any property and equipment

• owned by and/or used by the County.

• Manage the County finances.

• Provide insurance for people, property and equipment.

• Provide sufficient resources for Scouting to operate.

• Promote and support the development of Scouting

• in the local area.

• Manage and implement the Safety Policy locally.

• Ensure that a positive image of Scouting exists in the local community.

• Appoint and manage the operation of any subCommittees.

• Ensure that Young People are meaningfully involved in decision making at all levels within the County.

• The opening, closure and amalgamation of Districts, Scout Network and Scout Active Support Units in the County as necessary.

• Appoint and manage the operation of an Appointments Advisory Committee.

SUB COMMITTEES

The Executive Committee operates with a number of subcommittees focusing on specific areas of responsibility. Executive Committee members are encouraged to sit on one or more subcommittees. The following sub-committees operated during the year. The County Chairman and County Commissioner are exofficio members of all sub committees.

• Appointments Advisory Sub-Committee (a)

• Finance Sub-Committee (b)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2020/2021	EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2020/2021	Appointment Method	Membership of Sub Committee	Attendance as % of possible *
EX OFFICIO:
Prof Sir Alan Craft(Chairman) Mark Beckwith(Treasurer)		1	b	100 100
Michael Wood-Williams (County Commissioner)		3		100
ELECTED:
Graeme Popay2017(End 09/20) David Charlton2017(End 09/20) Colette Anson2018 Daniel Thirlaway2018 Jim Allan2020 Daren Bailey2020 Peter Thorp2020 (Vice Chair)		4 4 4 4 4 4 4		50 100 75 50 100 100 75
NOMINATED:
Joycelyn Collie Alan Kelly Tony Stephenson John Harvey		1 1 1 1	b	100 100 100 100
	CO-OPTED:
Naomi Hughes		5		100

APPOINTMENT METHOD:

APPOINTMENT METHOD:	APPOINTMENT METHOD:
1	Nominated by County Commissioner and confirmed byCountyScout Council at the AGM.
2	Elected by County Scout Council at AGM.
3	Appointed in accordance with Scout Association rules.
4	Elected from the County Scout Council by the County Scout Council at the AGM. Elected members serve for an initial term of three years and may stand for election for a further term.
5	Co-opted by the County Executive Committee.

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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT

Our Administration Team continue to work effectively further improving our process and systems to provide volunteers better information and support. The staff team continue to provide solid support and the Trustees are appreciative of their flexibility.

APPOINTMENTS

Our Appointments Advisory Committee continues its on-going tasks of processing and monitoring of DBS checks appointments,

VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF

The commitment of our employees and the vast amount of help and support Scouting receives from volunteer leaders and supporters throughout the County is acknowledged by the Trustees. We are indebted to this support that ensures the success of Scouting in Northumberland.

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

The Executive Committee met 4 times during the year. The Executive’s sub-committees continue with their work on the delegated tasks and responsibilities. This work is acknowledged by the Trustees who are grateful for the efforts of all the subcommittee members.

TOP AWARD PRESENTATIONS

During the suspension of face to face Scouting our young people continued to work towards their top sectional awards. Many were achieved during this time and a virtual celebration took place in October 2020.

	Membership Numbers 2021	Membership Numbers 2021	Membership Numbers 2021
January	2021	Total	Total
Young People	Boys	3,589	4,840
	Girls	1,236
	Self ID	1
	Prefer not to say	14
Adults			1,697
Total			6,537
	Membership Numbers 2020
January 2020		Total	Total
Young People	Boys	4,811	6,409
	Girls	1,593
	Self ID	1
	Prefer not to say	4
Adults			1,916
Total			8,325

MEMBERSHIP

Northumberland Scout’s total membership at the census 2021 was, 6,537.

During the year the County provided a range of virtual activities whilst Face to Face meetings were suspended to maintain Scouting across Northumberland during these unprecedented times.

• The Beaver Scouts enjoyed many challenges on a month to month basis the A-Z Challenge, a festive challenge, a virtual Science Day & Camping at Home

• The Cubs were challenged to badge work and mixed section challenges.

• The Scouts participated in the What3Word, Spy & Photography challenges

• The Explorer section enjoyed a bake off, virtual Gilwell 24 and the mixed section challenges

• All sections had the opportunity to Camp@Home, Zoom with Santa in the North Pole, What3Words, photography challenge, JOTA-JOTI, Virtual Pride Festival, Virtual Winter Camp and many more..

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Northumberland Scouts Young People Top Awards

Chief Scout Bronze Award 121 Chief Scout Silver Award 78

Chief Scout Gold Award 45

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COUNTY CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME AND OVERVIEW

This year has been unprecedented for all of us. Covid19 has impacted every aspect of our lives. It has necessitated changes to everything we do and Scouting has not been exempt from this. None of us have been exempt from national rules and guidance which has been imposed upon us. The County Commissioner in his report has detailed the extraordinary efforts that have been necessary to keep scouting “ticking over” until the pandemic is at least under control, if not ended. We will learn to live with this new threat to us. Huge efforts have been put into adapting to virtual scouting even though we have not been able to meet for regular weekly meetings.

As we start a new year it is gratifying to see that all of the hard work from our leaders has paid off and although total numbers of members are down they are nowhere near what might have been. We can look forward to the future with optimism. We have a solid and devoted cadre of leaders and young people who are anxious to return to face to face scouting

I thank the CC and his team and all of those who have kept the show on the road.

Professor Sir Alan Craft County Chairman & President

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As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life.

We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, we give young people the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed, now and in the future. We’re talking about teamwork, leadership and resilience – skills that have helped Scouts become everything from teachers and social workers to astronauts and Olympians.

We believe in bringing people together. We celebrate diversity and stand against intolerance, always. We’re a worldwide movement, creating stronger communities and inspiring positive futures.

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COUNTY COMMISSIONER REVIEW

More than a year has passed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like the rest of the world, everyone at Northumberland Scouts has experienced great upheaval as we have had to adapt to living and doing things differently; personally, professionally and also within Scouts.

As the crisis hopefully starts to draw to a conclusion, we can say with pride that volunteers across the County rose to the challenge, finding new and innovative ways to continue to deliver brilliant programme and support our young people. We continued, throughout this financial year, to ensure the safety of our colleagues and our young people, whilst enabling them to still have the opportunity to Scout, either in a digital space or through ensuring that we adapted our environments to Covid restrictions when opportunities presented themselves to meet faceto-face. Maintaining and adapting such provision, on an ongoing basis, helped to prevent loneliness and isolation for so many.

Here are some of the highlights of the financial year:

Creating a Digital Community

At the start of the pandemic, a 50 strong digital SASU came together and mobilised to support improved digital administration and communication across the County. The team helped to ensure that online programmes could be delivered and that meetings could effectively take place in a virtual environment.

A new County website was also launched, with members of the county Media and Digital Team consulting with our members to ascertain what they would like to see.

We have increasingly used our Office 365 infrastructure to allow our volunteers to work more efficiently through the use of appropriate tools and automation and Office 365 has been instrumental in supporting our GDPR compliance.

We are now very well placed to proactively support the roll out of new programme planning, programme management and adult journey tools from Scout Association HQ in the coming months and years.

Delivering an Amazing Programme

Whilst we had to postpone our County Camp, the team quickly took to a virtual space and Camp at Home took place as a completely interactive digital County Camp, again demonstrating that, through extraordinary imagination and creativity, great scouting experiences can happen in new and brilliant ways. I am looking forward to Camp Together with the whole of the County collaborating to bring about our biggest and best camp yet.

Our Explorer Scout Leaders, District Explorer Scout Commissioners and Duke of Edinburgh Award team are doing an amazing job in supporting the efforts of so many DofE participants, resulting in some phenomenal achievements. Northumberland Scouts entered more members to DofE than any other County in the UK over the last financial year and had the best ‘per Explorer’ DofE entry rate of all the large Counties with 38.84% participation. The next closest County achieved 21.69%.

Whilst there has been a 61% overall drop in DofE entries nationally Northumberland is one of two Counties to improve their rate of award entries this year, this is an incredible achievement in any event but particularly so given the challenges of the pandemic. Well done and many thanks to everyone involved.

These are just two examples among so many great programme initiatives that have had a profound positive impact throughout the financial year and particularly in a time of global crisis. It has demonstrated the very best

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that Scouting has to offer and seeing thousands of happy faces joining virtually each week or camping in their gardens, front room forts, and cardboard castles, was incredibly uplifting.

Training in a Virtual World

The training team has continued to work incredibly hard throughout the year, moving very quickly to virtual training once lockdown was instigated. They have not compromised on the quality of training delivery and have continued to focus on training compliance, ensuring keeping young people safe remains at the heart of what we do.

Scouting for All

Inclusivity is a fundamental value of Scouting and we continue to do all we can to make sure Scouting feels inclusive and accessible to all.

We continued to support Northern Pride with our colleagues from Durham Scouts and it was great to see fantastic participation in the virtual events. I very much look forward to when we can all get together at Pride again.

We’ve been working really hard to highlight the availability of resources to support diversity and it’s great to see how we constantly challenge ourselves to be as inclusive as we can be, we’ve come a long way, we’ve got to continue to work hard to make Northumberland Scouts the most welcome it can be for all.

Together with District and Group teams, we’ve refocused our funding support to make Scouting more affordable for those members in disadvantaged areas and for those members who require short- or long- term financial support to take a fully active part in Scouting.

Being Led by Our Young People

Absolutely everything we do, every decision we make, is shaped by our Youth Commissioner and the young people within Northumberland Scouts to ensure that we are not only a youth focused organisation but are also a youth led organisation.

The County Youth Team have made considerable progress, ensuring that we listen to the input and feedback of our youth members when planning and running county led activities, events and competitions.

Our County Youth Commissioner is leading on our Adult Journey Project ensuring that youth shaped is at the heart of one of our most impactful projects to date.

Making an Impact in Our Community

This year our impact within the community has taken on completely different dimensions. Through beaming our programmes out virtually into homes across the county and across social media, we have been able to take our activities wider to parents and other family members and to the wider community at large, putting a smile on people’s faces through difficult times. Through our continuing efforts we have been there for one another when opportunities to interact have been so considerably reduced.

It has been heartening to see the difference we have made to the lives of residents in care homes, young carers and as a result of a host of initiatives taken by groups and districts across the County.

Northumberland in Numbers

Over the last six years, Northumberland Scouts have, year on year, been leading the way on growth across the country. This year, the County has, sadly, seen a decline in membership due to the pandemic but, despite this, we have still outperformed the national trend. Despite the pandemic, youth membership retention has remained at

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77.9% , including opening 7 new sections. Our extraordinary efforts have ensured we still have more members now than we did 6 years ago. This is testament to the brilliant volunteers who have kept things going so well in the face of adversity.

All of these things have been made possible by the dedication of thousands of incredible volunteers and young people across Northumberland. Now more than ever, I feel so grateful that we have so many who are so passionate about Scouts and so willing to make this movement the best it can be.

Thank you for all that you do.

Michael Wood-Williams

County Commissioner

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Trustees Responsibilities Statement

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

• observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

• make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

• state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

• Use the going concern basis of accounting unless they intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations,

• or have no realistic alternative but to do so;

The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the requirements of the charity’s governing document. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

This report was approved by the Trustees on 2nd September 2021 and signed on their behalf

by:

Sir Alan Craft Chairman

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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Northumberland County Scout Council

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Northumberland County Scout Council for the year ended 31 March 2021, which are set out on pages 16 to 29.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011(‘the Act’). You consider that the audit requirements of section 144 of the 2011 Act do not apply and that an independent examination is required.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements are not required to be audited, I report in respect of my examination of the financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

• (1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

• (2) the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

• (3) the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

John Oswald BA FCA Stephenson Coates Audit Limited

Chartered Accountants

West 2, Asama Court Newcastle Business Park Newcastle upon Tyne

• 2[nd] September 2021

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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2021

Note INCOME Membership subscriptions 2 Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Other trading activities 5 Investment income 6 Other income TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE Raising funds 7 Charitable activities 8 Other 11 TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) BEFORE INVESTMENT GAINS/(LOSSES) (Losses)/gains on investment assets 15 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Transfers between funds 20 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR Total funds at 1 April 2020 TOTAL FUNDS AT 31 MARCH 2021	Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Total funds Total funds 2021 £ 2021 £ 2021 £ 2020 £ - 63,899 63,899 62,393 - 11,750 11,750 5,721 - 968 968 136,756 - 29,313 6,843 35,773 - 5,713 5,713 6,743 1,104 1,104
	- 112,747 112,747 247,386
	- 22,470 22,470 2,080 3,170 59,688 62,858 240,165 - 4,467 4,467 4,854
	3,170 86,625 89,795 247,099
	(3,170) 26,122 22,952 287 - 13,884 13,884 (18,170)
	(3,170) 40,006 36,836 (17,883) - - - -
	(3,170) 40,006 36,836 (17,883) 18,369 341,012 359,381 377,264
	15,199 381,018 396,217 359,381

All activities relate to continuing operations.

The notes on pages 18 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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Balance Sheet at 31 March 2021

31 Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 14 Investments 15 CURRENT ASSETS Stock 16 Debtors 17 Cash at bank CREDITORS:<1 year 18 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES FUNDS OF THE CHARITY 20 Restricted funds Unrestricted funds TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS	March 2021 31 March 2020 £ £ 120,010 120,010 147,321 133,437 267,331 253,447 - 147 10,614 19,708 189,651 247,358 200,265 267,213 (71,379) (161,279) 128,886 105,934 396,217 359,381 15,199 18,369 381,018 341,012 396,217 359,381	March 2021 31 March 2020 £ £ 120,010 120,010 147,321 133,437 267,331 253,447 - 147 10,614 19,708 189,651 247,358 200,265 267,213 (71,379) (161,279) 128,886 105,934 396,217 359,381 15,199 18,369 381,018 341,012 396,217 359,381
		253,447 147 19,708 247,358
		267,213
		(161,279)
		105,934
		359,381
		18,369 341,012
		359,381

The financial statements on pages 18 to 29 were approved by the Trustees, and authorised for issue on 2[nd] September 2021

and signed for and on their behalf, by:

Prof Sir Alan Craft Mark Beckwith Chairman Treasurer

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of Preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” Charities SORP (effective January 2019), and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1st January 2019). Northumberland County Scout Council constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

1.2 Going concern

The Trustees have prepared these financial statements on the basis that the Charity is a going concern.

The Charity meets its day-to-day working capital requirements through its bank accounts and excess reserves (see the Reserves Policy note included within the Trustees Report). The current economic conditions continue to create uncertainty over the level of demand for the Charity’s services (Scouting in Northumberland) and the related financial impact. The Charity’s forecasts and projections, taking account of reasonably possible changes in performance, show that the Charity should be able to operate within the level of its current excess funds. After making enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

1.3 Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds are general funds which are available for use at the trustee’s discretion in furtherance of the 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 a particular purpose. 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 a particular purpose. The costs 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.

Income and expenditure for events are accounted for on the accruals basis with the amounts being recognised in the period to which the event relates. For major activities such as World Scout Jamborees and Marra camps, where expenditure is incurred in advance of the activity taking place it is recognised as a prepayment, and where amounts are received by instalments from the participants in advance these are recognised as deferred income (amounts received in advance). When the event takes place, these balances are released as income and expenditure via the appropriate restricted fund.

1.4 Income Recognition

Income is recognised in the Statement of financial activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

1.4 Income Recognition (C ontinued )

The following specific policies are applied to categories of income:

• Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and that the amount can be measured reliably.

• Grants are recognised when the Charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.

• Income for events is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably. Income for events is recognised using the accruals basis with the amounts being recognised in the period to which the event relates (see Fund Accounting section above). For major activities such as World Scout Jamborees and Marra camps, where amounts are received by instalments from the participants in advance these are recognised as deferred income (amounts received in advance) and are released to the appropriate fund when the event occurs.

1.5 Expenditure Recognition

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource.

The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of expenditure:

• Charitable expenditure comprises of those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

• Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include an apportionment of the costs, including salaries, of the administration of the County based on the allocation of staff time.

• Governance costs are those incurred in connection with compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including an allocation of the costs of administration of the County.

1.6 Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Individual fixed assets costing more than £500 are capitalised and initially held at cost.

Tangible fixed assets other than freehold property are stated at cost less depreciation. Freehold property is stated at valuation, the valuation being the current market value assuming vacant possession.

Depreciation on other tangible fixed assets is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of those assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Asset Class Depreciation method and rate

Freehold property See note above Fixtures & fittings 33% straight line Computer equipment 33% straight line

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

1.7 Investments

Fixed asset investments are included at market value at the balance sheet date. Investments are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at fair value at the balance sheet date.

All gains and losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and opening carrying value (purchase date if later). Unrealised gains and losses are calculated as the difference between the market value at the year end and opening carrying value (or purchase date if later).

1.8 Debtors

Debtors are amounts owed to the Charity. They are measured on the basis of their recoverable amount.

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash at bank in hand is held to meet the day to day running costs of the charity as they fall due. Cash equivalents are short term, highly liquid investments.

1.10 Creditors

Creditors are amounts owed by the Charity. They are measured at the amount that the Charity expects to have to pay to settle the debt.

1.11 Financial Instruments

The Charity has only financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. These basic financial instruments other than investments (see 1.7 above) are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at amortised cost.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

2 MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS INCOME

	Restricted	Unrestricted	Total	Total
	Funds	funds	funds	funds
	2021	2021	2021	2020
	£	£	£	£
Membership subscriptions	-	63,899	63,899	62,393

3 DONATIONS INCOME

Donations General grants	Restricted Funds Unrestricted funds Total funds Total funds 2021 £ 2021 £ 2021 £ 2020 £ - - - 3,660 - 11,750 11,750 2,061
	- 11,750 11,750 5,721

General grants are those received from or via government agencies and charitable trusts, not conditional on delivering specified services, whilst donations are all other voluntary gifts and bequests. The Trustees are grateful for all these grants and donations which provide valuable assistance in maintaining support for scouting in the county.

Sums of £500 each or more were received from:

Handley Charity grant £1,750

NTC Covid-19 grant £10,000

Donations Income for 2020 included £3,200 restricted income.

4 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Income from Scouting activities Income for 2020 included £110,744 restricted income.	Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Total funds Total funds 2021 £ 2021 £ 2021 £ 2020 £ - 968 968 136,756

5 INCOME FROM OTHER TRADING ACTIVITES

5 INCOME FROM OTHER TRADING	ACTIVITES
Income from fundraising activities Income from sales	Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Total funds Total funds 2021 £ 2021 £ 2021 £ 2020 £ - 29,313 29,313 31,013 - - - 4,760
	- 29,313 29,313 35,773

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

6 INVESTMENT INCOME

Investment income - UK investments Bank and building society interest	Unrestricted funds Total funds Total funds 2021 £ 2021 £ 2020 £ 5,708 5,708 6,738 5 5 5
	5,713 5,713 6,743

7 EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS

	Restricted	Total	Total
	funds	funds	funds
	2021	2021	2020
	£	£	£
Fundraising goods purchased	22,470	22,470	2,080

8 ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED BY ACTIVITES

Scouting activities County services	Direct Support Total Total 2021 £ 2021 £ 2021 £ 2020 £ 15,205 1,723 16,928 180,895 25,826 20,104 45,930 59,270
	41,031 21,827 62,858 240,165

9 DIRECT COSTS

Training World Jamboree Marra Camp Grants paid Other projects Explorer Belt Wages and salaries Pension costs	Scouting activities 2021 County services 2021 Total 2021 Total 2020 £ £ £ £ 388 - 388 3,848 - - - 141,885 2,970 - 2,970 1,668 - - - 9,102 2,030 11,100 13,130 37,356 - - - - 9,544 14,315 23,859 24,100 273 411 684 712
	15,205 25,826 41,031 218,671

Basis of allocation

Direct costs are those incurred in providing the activities and services undertaken by the County.

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Notes to the Financial Statement for the year ended 31 March 2021

10 SUPPORT COSTS

Training Other projects Wages and salaries Pension costs	Scouting activities 2021 County services 2021 Total 2021 Total 2020 £ £ £ £ 1,723 - 1,723 1,603 - 13,559 13,559 13,276 - 6,362 6,362 6,427 - 182 182 190
	1,723 20,104 21,827 21,496

Basis of allocation

Where support costs cannot be specifically attributed to the provision of activities or services, they are allocated on the basis of staff time .

11 OTHER COSTS

Governance costs Independent examiners fee AGM expenses Wages and salaries Pension Costs	Unrestricted funds Total funds Total funds 2021 £ 2021 £ 2020 £ 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,331 1,331 1,700 1,591 1,591 1,607 46 46 47
	4,467 4,467 4,854

12 NET INCOME/EXPENDITURE

	2021	2020
	£	£
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets owned by the charity	-	-

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or benefits in kind (2020: £NIL); one Trustee received travelling expenses of £nil (2020: £1,148) other than in their role as Trustee.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

13. STAFF COSTS

Staff costs were as follows:

Wages and salaries Pension costs The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:	2021 2020 £ £ 31,812 32,133 912 949
	32,723 33,082
	2021 2020 No. No. 3 3

Employees

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

Eligible employees may participate in the County’s ‘money-purchase’ pension scheme with NEST (set up in October 2016).

14. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Cost or valuation At 1 April 2020 & 31 March 2021 Depreciation At 1 April 2020 & 31 March 2021 Net book value At 31 March 2021 At 31 March 2020	Freehold property Fixtures & fittings Computer equipment Total £ £ £ £ 120,000 13,386 1,354 134,740
	- 13,376 1,354 14,730 120,000 10 - 120,010
	120,000 10 - 120,010

The purchase and refurbishment of the building was completed in April 2013 at a total cost of £162,086. The property was valued by ID Jefferson TD BA BSc MRICS, Chartered Surveyor, of Hindmarsh and Partners (who is external to the County) at £120,000 current market value with vacant possession in July 2014 and the Trustees consider that there has been no change in value since that date. Valuations will be carried out on a regular basis in future years. The Trustees consider that to reflect the building at valuation rather than at cost reduced by future depreciation charges correctly reflects the purpose of acquiring a property for use as a County Office.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

15. INVESTMENTS

Fixed Asset Investments

Market value At 1 April 2020 Revaluation At 31 March 2021 Historical cost Material investments being more than 10% in value of the portfolio M and G Charifund Income units COIF Fixed interest units 16. STOCK Stock for resale 17. DEBTORS Loan debtors Income Debtors Prepayments and accrued income	Units Total £ £ 133,437 133,437 13,884 13,884
	147,321 147,321
	143,520 143,520
	Units £ Total £ 79,008 64,148 68,313 69,289
	147,321 133,437
	2021 2020 £ £ - 147
	2021 2020 £ £ 794 3,069 - - 9,820 16,639
	10,614 19,708

Loan debtors includes £244 (2020: £519) due for repayment after more than one year but less than five years.

18. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Accrued expenditure Monies received in advance	2021 2020 £ £ 1,959 3,867 69,420 157,412
	71,379 161,279

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

19. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure Financial assets measured at amortised cost Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost	2021 2020 £ £ 147,321 133,437 200,265 267,065
	347,586 400,502
	71,379 161,279

Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure are based upon bid price and comprise unit trusts (see Note 15 above).

Financial assets measured at amortised cost comprise bank balances and loans repayable to the Charity.

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise accruals and membership monies received in advance for the Charity and The Scout Association.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

20 STATEMENT OF FUNDS

20.1 STATEMENT OF FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Designated funds Interest on Leech funds Post Covid Restart Activities Activity fund Activity training fund Designated Unrestricted funds General County Restricted funds World Jamboree Marra Camp Explorer Belt Mentoring Project Project Lindisfarne Special Needs SUMMARY OF FUNDS Designated funds General funds Restricted funds Total of funds	Designated funds Interest on Leech funds Post Covid Restart Activities Activity fund Activity training fund Designated Unrestricted funds General County Restricted funds World Jamboree Marra Camp Explorer Belt Mentoring Project Project Lindisfarne Special Needs SUMMARY OF FUNDS Designated funds General funds Restricted funds Total of funds	Brought Forward Income Expenditure Transfers in/out Gains/ (Losses) Carried Forward £ £ £ £ £ £ 5,441 - - - - 5,441 - - - 25,000 - 25,000 33,663 - - (33,663) - - 9,195 - (40) (9,155) - -
		48,299 - (40) (17,818) - 30,441 292,713 112,747 (86,585) 17,818 13,884 350,577
		341,012 112,747 (86,585) - 13,884 381,018
		3,340 - - - - 3,340 9,487 - (2,970) - 6,517 581 - - - - 581 4,540 - - - - 4,540 221 - - - - 221 200 - (200) - - -
		18,369 0 (3,170) - - 15,199
		Brought Forward Income Expenditure Transfers in/out Gains/ (Losses) Carried Forward £ £ £ £ £ £ 48,299 - (40) (17,818) - 30,441 292,713 112,747 (86,585) 17,818 13,884 350,577
		341,012 112,747 (86,625) - 13,884 381,018 18,369 - (3,170) - - 15,199
		359,381 112,747 (89,795) - 13,884 396,217

Designated Funds

The interest on funds loaned by the William Leech Charity has been set aside as a designated fund available for lending.

The Activity fund and Activity training funds were set up years ago to provide funding for training of instructors and leaders where a specific permit is required to be able to run activities. The Trustees have released these funds into the unrestricted general funds for the County given these activities form part of the normal operations for the County and it was felt the designation was no longer required.

The Post Covid-19 Restart Activity fund has been set up to support the return to scouting in the County following Covid-19 which culminated in a 22% reduction in membership.

Restricted Funds

The restricted funds are held as cash at bank.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

20.2 STATEMENT OF FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2020

Designated funds Interest on Leech funds Activity fund Activity training fund Designated Unrestricted funds General County Restricted funds World Jamboree Uganda Marra Camp Explorer Belt Mentoring Project Project Lindisfarne Special Needs Adventure Fund SUMMARY OF FUNDS Designated funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total of funds			Brought Forward Income Expenditure Transfers in/out Gains/ (Losses) Carried Forward £ £ £ £ £ £ 5,441 - - - - 5,441 33,663 - - - - 33,663 9,655 640 (1,100) - - 9,195
			48,759 640 (1,100) - - 48,299 - - - - - - 299,778 102,370 (91,265) - (18,170) 292,713
			348,537 103,010 (92,365) - (18,170) 341,012
			2,929 144,376 (143,965) - - 3,340 3,011 - (3,011) - - - 11,154 - (1,668) - - 9,487 581 - - - - 581 4,541 - - - - 4,541 221 - - - - 221 200 - - - - 200 6,090 - (6,090) - - -
			28,727 144,376 (154,734) - - 18,369
			Brought Forward Income Expenditure Transfers in/out Gains/ (Losses) Carried Forward £ £ £ £ £ £ 48,759 640 (1,100) - - 48,299 299,778 102,370 (91,265) - (18,170) 292,713
			348,537 103,010 (92,365) - (18,170) 341,012 28,727 144,376 (154,734) - - 18,369
			377,264 247,386 (247,099) - (18,170) 359,381

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Registered Charity Number 508681

Advisors

Bankers

President

Prof Sir Alan Craft

Barclays Bank Plc Newcastle City Branch Leicester LE87 2BB

Vice Presidents

Independent Examiner

John Carr-Ellison Don Charlton MBE Her Grace the Duchess of Northumberland

Sir Nigel Sherlock KCVO OBE

Principal: John Oswald Stephenson Coates Audit Limited Chartered Accountants West 2, Asama Court Newcastle Business Park Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7YD

Chairman

Place of Business

Prof Sir Alan Craft

Vice Chairman

Peter Thorp Treasurer Mark Beckwith

County Commissioner Michael Wood Williams

Office

Scout House 39 Horsley Avenue Shiremoor Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 0UG

Tel: [phone]

County Administrator Pamela Iley

Email: [e-mail] Web: northumberlandscouts.org.uk

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