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Trustees’ a Annual Report

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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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whole year
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2 Matthew Fox Group Lead Volunteer
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3	Becky Groves
A	Daniel Ellis	Trustee Board Member
5	KarenThompson	Trustee Board Member
6	Gemma O'Neill	Trustee Board Member
7	ChristopherBethel	TrusteeBoardMember

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

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Section B Structure, governance and management
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Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

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(e.g. trust deed, constitution)
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The Group'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.
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How the charity is constituted
(e.g. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
(€.g. appointed by, elected by)
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Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

The Group 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.

You may choose to Include additional |The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, information, where relevant, about: the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. 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. Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; The Group Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer b) trustee’ consideration of major risks and 5 trustees including co-opted and ex officio members and the systems and procedures to and meets regularly throughout the year. nenags Hem Members of the Group Trustee Board complete “Growing Roots” learning within the first 6 months of joining the board.

This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run highquality and safe programmes that gives young people skills for life.

Section B

; Structure, governance and management (continued) Risk and Internal Control

The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed to, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are: Damage to the buildings, property and equipment we use. The Group would request the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring organisations such as the church, community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss.

Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Committee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanenily. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the group. Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the group.

Section C	Objectives and activities
Summary oftheobjectsofthecharity young setout in itsgoverningdocument	ThePurposeofScouting
	TheValues ofScouting As Scoutsweareguided bythese values: Integrity -Weact with integrity;wearehonest, trustworthy and loyal.
	Respect -Wehaveself-respectand respectforothers. Care -Wesupportothersandtake careofthe world in which we live.
	Belief-Weexploreourfaiths, beliefsand attitudes. Co-operation -Wemakea positive difference;we co- operate with others and make friends.
	The Scout Method
	Scouting takesplacewhenyoungpeople, in partnership with adults, worktogetherbasedon the
	values ofScouting and:
	-enjoywhatthey are doingand have fun -take part in activities indoorsand outdoors - learn bydoing
	-share in spiritual reflection
	-take responsibility and makechoices
	-undertake newand challenging activities ~ make and live by their Promise.
Summaryofthemain activities : ; : in relation totheseobjects	ThePaigeBoarue6focusedneni eal So BkSvideon e Ensuring the gro 0) onerGand sustainable stegeainofactivities. e Ensuring thatanyassets and equipment are suitabl stored, maintainedand recordsare kept. e Ensuring thatgood governance is maintained
Additional detailsofthe objectivesandactivities(optionalinformation butencouragedasbestpractice)
Youmaychoosetoincludefurther!TheTrustee Board would liketoacknowledgethecontinued statements, where relevant, about:	SUPport and dedication from parents, guardians, leaders and young people in ensuring thecontinued success ofthe , ~~. St LickeyScout Group. policy on grantmaking; coniribution made by volunteers;
* policyon investments.
Publicbenefitstatement TheGroup meetsthe CharityCommission's public benefit criteria underboththeadvancementofeducationand the advancementofcitizenship orcommunitydevelopment headings.

Section D Achievements and performance

Summary	ofthe mainachievements of
	the charityduring the	We have successfully joined with 1* Blackwell ScoutGroup
	year	to createa unified group across the parish.A unification of
		the trustee boards will take place atthe respective groups
		nextAGM.
		This provides the group with responsibility fora building and
		grounds which many adultsupporters have assisted in
		refurbishing and maintaining.
		The group have continued tobe well represented at local
		and county eventsas well as national and international
		participation delivering unique experiences to ouryoung
		people.
		Activities are varied and engaging and include residentials
		and nights awaycamps in all sections.
		The group is proud to support ouryoung people in achieving
		theirtop awardswithin their respective sections. The group
		are able to awardthese to avery high proportion ofyoung
		people.

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |SectionE|Financial|Review| |Brief statement of the|charity's|policy|_|Reserves|Policy| |on|reserves| |he Group's|policy on reserves|is to|hold sufficient| |resources|to continue the|charitable activities|of the group| |should|income and fundraising|activities|fal! short. The| |Group|Executive Committee considers that the group| |should|hold a sum|equivalent to 12 months running|costs,| |circa £9000.00| |The Group held reserves|in excess of £9000 against|this at| |year end.|This|is above the|level|required|for operating| |expenses.| |N/A| |Quantify and|explain|any designations| |Details|of any funds|materially|in|deficit| |(circumstances|plus steps to eliminate)|

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here is an outstanding Gift Aid Claim for this period which is in the process of being claimed.

Further financial review details (optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); - how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; ¢ investment policy and objectives Fundraising Fundraising this year have been in support of district efforts for national and international trips. investment Policy The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments. The Group has therefore adopteda risk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies. Membership Fees For this year membership fees have been fixed at £15 a month in recognitions of the cost of living increases in recent times.

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|||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Section|F|Other|Optional|Information| |The group|intends to continue to develop and|refurbish the| |Plans for future|periods (details of any|Scout Hut on St Catherines Road, Blackwell which|is now| |significantae|activitiesA|planned|to|the group;|headquarters.|The group|will|continue to have| |achieve|them)|sections:|that meet at the|Beaconsfield.|site:|which;|benefits.| |from wider open spaces and|a|different;|experience:|for our| |young|people.| |The|trustee|board|will|establish|a|plan|of works to be| |completed|in the short,|medium and|long term and|create| |plans|to fund|that development work.| |The|group|intends to|audit the equipment owned|and| |stored across|its|premises|and|rationalise|that which|can| |be|redistributed,|recycled|or removed.| |The group would|like|to continue|to|invest|in equipment|to| |support|badgework.| |The group are now better placed|to|plan for the opening|of| |a|Squirrels|section.| |To group wishes to continue|to establish the group within| |the|local|community and|support young people on|National| |and|International|Scouting|experiences.| |The Trustee|Board will review and|update as appropriate| |all|existing|policies and|procedures.|

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The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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4st Lickey Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account

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Cash funds this year end pide) 15,859 An he 2,716
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Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year

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Contingent liabilities and future obligations

The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on XX.XX.XX (the date of the Executive Committee meeting that approved the accounts) and signed on their behalf by

Ly Signature ~ -__Print Name Print Name |KAS, —_— oes Runaeo Singlems ca: 3 LT700002 (1st January 2017)

LT700005 — Scrutineer’s Report to the Trustees (July

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Template for the scrutineer's report to the

Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees of 1* Lickey Scout Group

| report on the accounts of the Group/District for the year ended 31* March

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Scrutineer

As the Group's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that neither the audit nor independent examination requirements of the Charities Act 2011 apply. It is my responsibility without carrying out an audit or independent examination to scrutinise the accounts and to report to you.

Basis of Scrutineers Statement

In accordance with the directions given in the Group's constitution, | have scrutinised the records and the accounts.

Scrutineer's Statement

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Trustees’ a Annual Report

Section B

Section D Achievements and performance

Further financial review details (optional information)

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4st Lickey Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account

1st Lickey Scout Group Receipts and Payments Account

Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year

Contingent liabilities and future obligations

Template for the scrutineer's report to the

Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees of 1* Lickey Scout Group

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Scrutineer

Basis of Scrutineers Statement

Scrutineer's Statement