2023-03-31-accounts - 1st Lickey Scout Group

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					The Purpose ofScouting
Summary ofthe objects of the charity					Scouting exists to actively engage and support young
set out in its governing			document		people in their personal development,
					empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
					The Values ofScouting
					As Scouts we are guided bythese values:
					Integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy
					and loyal.
					Respect - We have self-respect and respect for others.
					Care - We support others and take care of the world in
					which we live.
					Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
					Cooperation -We make a positive difference; we co-
					operate with others and make friends.
					The Scout Method
					Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership
					with adults, work together based on the
					values ofScouting and:
					—enjoy what they are doing and have fun
					-take part in activities indoors and outdoors
					- learn by doing
					-share in spiritual reflection
					-take responsibility and make choices
					-undertake new and challenging activities
					-make and live by their Promise.
Summary relation to	ofthe main activities these objects			in	The Board ofTrustees have focused on ensuring activities continue as normal in a safe and compliant manner, a review ofrisk management measures and a review of
					equipment for replacement. All members ofthe Board of
					Trustees completed Trustee Induction Training along with
					other mandatory training within the first 5 months ofjoining
					the Board ofTrustees.
Additional	details	ofthe objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:					The Board ofTrustees would like to acknowledge the continued support and dedication from parents, guardians, leaders, and young people in ensuring the continued success
		~ policy on grantmaking;			ofthe1st Lickey Scout Group.
~ contribution			made by volunteers;
		~ policy on investments.
Public benefit statement					The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
					criteria under both the advancement ofeducation and the
					advancement ofcitizenship or community development
					headin s.

ofthe	main achievements	of	This year our achievements	have been:
the	charity during the	year	The Group has established	itself with the removal of	all
			Covid restrictions.
			Increased numbers across	all three sections with group
			membership verging on capacity throughout.
			A high percentage of movers achieving their Top Award
			within the section they are	leaving.
			Many camps and residential	experiences happening	across
			the sections.
			Participating in various District and County Events

Briefstatement	Briefstatement	ofthe charity's	ofthe charity's	policy on	policy on	rves Poli~y
reserves
						he Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient
						resources tocontinue the charitable	activities of		the	group
						hould income and fundraising activities fall short. The
						Board ofTrustees considers that the Group		should		hold a
						um equivalent to 12months running costs,		circa 87000.00
Quantify and	explain any designations					The Group held reserves of approximately 87000against this at year end. This is above the level required for
						operating expenses.
Details ofany		funds materially		in	deficit
(circumstances		plus steps to eliminate)				The Group identified a deficit in membership		payments			and
						issued direct letters to ensure outstanding		payments
						rectified.
Further financial review details				(optional information)
You may	choose to		include additional
information, where relevant, about:
~the charity's		principal	sources offunds
		(including	any fundraising);
~ how expenditure has supported					the key
objectives of	the charity;
~ investment	policy and objectives
						Fundralsing
						Fundraising has restarted following	lifting of Covid
						restrictions and forms part ofthe Scout ethos.
						Investment Policy
						The Group does not have sufficient	funds	to invest		in	longer
						term investments. The Group has	therefore adopted				a risk
						averse strategy to the investment	of its funds.		All	funds are
						held in cash using only mainstream	banks	or	building
						societies.
						Membership Fees
						The membership fees are set at E15.00a		month.

							Re	ceipts and	Payments	Accc~
									For the year
									from
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										6	K
Receipts Donations,	legacies				assrl~lacesee
Less:Membership			subscriptions				paid on (National/County/Area/District)				3,286
Net membership			subscriptions				retained			8,175	5,384
Donations											12
Legacies
Gift Aid
Other similar	income										2,558
							Sub total
Maintenance	grant
Other grants
							Sub total
Fundraising		(gross)
BBQand Quiz		Night
Detail 2
Detail 3
Other fundraising			activities
							Sub total
Investment		income
Bank interest										14
Building Society			interest
The Scout Association					Short		Term Investment	Service
Property Rent		income
Other investment			income								2,632
							Sub total
							Total Gross Income
Asset and	investment					sales, etc.
								Total receipts

				1stLickey Scout Group	1stLickey Scout Group	1stLickey Scout Group
				Receipts and Payments		Account ' o,r siart aaie
					Forthe year		01/04/2022		To	01/04/2023
					from
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							2022/23			2021/22
						Unrestricted		funds		Unrestricted	funds
Payments
Charitable	Payments
Youth programme		and	activities
Adult support	and	training
Rent											290
Water and Sewerage
Electricity and Gas
Insurance											332
Repairs and	Renewals
Materials and equipment											5051
Printing and	photocopying
Contribution	to camp		costs
Uniforms								1,034
AGM and trustee		expenses
Other Costs	detail	1									3912
Other costs	detail	2
Other costs	detail	3
				Sub total
Fundraiaing	expenses
BBQand Quiz Night
Detail 2
Detail 3
Other fundraising		costs
				Sub total
				Total Gross Expenditure

						31/03/2022	31/03/2022	31/03/2021	31/03/2021
						Unrestricted	funds	Unrestricted	funds
								5
Cash funds
Bank current account							20,175		17,503
Bank deposit account							7,220		3,606
Building society account
The Scout Association		Short	Term investment		Service
Cash/Floats
		Total cash funds
Other monetary	assets
Tax claim
Debts due from the	County/Area/District/Group
Insurance claim
			Sub total
Investment assets
Investment property	-	detail
Quoted investments
Other investments	- detail
			Sub total
Non monetary assets forcharity's				own use
Badge stock
Shop stock
Other stock
Land and buildings
Motor vehicles
Scouting equipment,	furniture etc
Other
			Sub total
Liabilities
Accounts not yet paid									856
Expenses incurred	but	not invoiced							4,905
Subscdptions not yet		paid
Loan - detail
Other liabilities
			Sub total
Contingent liabilities and future obligations