2024-03-31-accounts - 142nd Sheffield (Fulwood) Scout Group

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Scouts 142nd Sheffield {Fulwood) Trustees, Annual Report for the period st st from l April 2023 to 31 March 2024 Reference and administration details Charity nanie 142nd Sheff ield Scout Group Registered charity number lif ?nyl 509302 HQ rogi%tration number 10012511 Charity'q principaL address 551 Fulwood Road Sheff ield SIO 5QH Trustees Nicola MLJmby (Chairl Angcla Faii-chiLd Isecretarvl David Montague ITreasurerl Keith Pitchforth IGSLI John Monaghan IDGSLI Peter Philips (Parent) Anna Craig (Parent) Karen Durin (Parent) Namos and addresses of advisers Structure, governance and management Dp.script.ion of thc charity s ti"u st% Type of governing document The Group's governing document5 are those of The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Byc Laws of the A55QCldtion arTrd The Policy, ,3rgani5atic,n and Rules of The Scout Associ How the charity is constituted The Group is a ti'ust established under its rules which are common to all Scou'.s. Trustee seLection methods The Tru5te.cs are appoin Led In accordance with itie Polirv, Organisation arid Rule% of The ScoLJt AssDciation. AdditionaL governance issues

Additional informatio The Group is manageil by the Group ExecLJtive Committee. Members are the 'Charity Trustep.s' of the Scout Group which is an educationaL charity. A5 charity tru5tee5 they ore responsible for complying with Legislation applicable to charities. This includes the rogi5tration, keeping proper accou nts and making returns to the Charity CDmmission as aprjropriate. The Committee consists of Chair, Treasurcr and Secretary together with the Grou p Scout Leaders, individual section leaders lif opted to take on the responsibility) and parent's representation and meets 5 times a year. Members of the Executive Committee complete 'Fssei?tial Information for Executive Committee, training within the first 5 month.s of joining the committee. This Group Executive Committee exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments and is responsible for.. The mairitenance of Gi'uup propertv., The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance., The insuranco of persons, property and equipment: G roup public occasions., Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support., Appointing any sub committees that may be required; App¢inti ng Group Administrators and Advisor5 Other than thoEe whn are elp.ctp.d. Trustees complcte a series of rnodules that cover the rolc & respon5ibilitips of a trustee Members of the Executive Committee complet'p 'E%sential Information for Executive Committee, tl-dini rig within t17e first 5 months of joining the committee. Risk and Internal Control The Group Executive Committeo ha identified the major risks to which they believo tho. Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identifiod are.. Damage to the buiLding, property and equipment. The Group wouLd request the use of buiLdings, property and e.quipment from neighbouring organisations such as the chu rch, community centre and other Scout Groups. The Group has suff icient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against perma rient Ios5. Injury to Leaders. heLpers. supporters and members. The Group thruugh the capitation fees conl'ri butes to the Scout A550Liations national accidont insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundra ising. Tlie group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income, The Committee iould raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis. either tem porarily Dr permanently. Reduction in numbers or I05s of Leaders. The group relies upon volunteers to i-u n and administei- the activities of the group. If there Policies and procedures adopted for.. al the induttion and trairiing of trustees; bl trustee, consideration of major risks and tho systems and procedures to manage them

was a redurtioi) i n tlit IiUITiber 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 complpte cLosure of the Group.Reduction or reduEtion in number of members. Objectives and activvties The Purpose of Scoutin9 Scouti ng exists to activoly engage and support young people in their persorial development, empowering th@m to make a positive contribution to societv. The Values of Scouting.. As Scouts wo are guided by these values.. Integrity: We act with integrity,. we are honest, trustworthv 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. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Belief We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. Co-operation We make a positive difference,. we co-operate with others and make friend5. The Scout Method Scr)uting takes place when young po.ople, in partnership with aduLts, work together based on the vaLue* of Scouting and.. enjoy whatthoy are doinq and havp. fun take part i n Hctivitios indoors and outdoor.s learn by doing share in spiritua I refLection take responsibility and make choices undertake new and challenging artivities make and livp. by their Promise. Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects The Groiip provides a wide variety of activities and learning to young poople between the Ic ges of 6 and16 years. Young People are encouraged to progre55 through a series of award5 Additional dotails of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice) You may choose to include statement5 about.. policy on grant making,. contribution made bv volunteers- poLicy on investments. Adult volunteers are not required to pay a subscription to the charity Public benefit statement The Group mp.ets thg. Charity Commission's piJbLic benef it criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.

Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main 3chievemente of the charity during the ycar During the year the Group has held approximateLy 200 weekly meetings for over 200 young people. There have been 'Nights Away, apportunities for all ages which have been taken up by 400/0 of the young people Young people have taken part in activities organised by the Scout District Section E Statement of the charity's poLicy on reseNes Financial Review Reserves Policy The Group's policy on reserves IS to hold suff iciont resources to continue the charitable activities of the group 511ould income and fundraising activities fall shorL The Group Executive Committee con5idcrs thatthe group should hold a sum eouivalent to 12 months running costs. circa £25K. Quantify and explain any designations DetaiLs of any funds materially in deficit Icircumstances pLus steps to eliminatL? Further financial review detaiLs The Groijp ror elves income from parents of the young people and cLaims GiftAid on the income. The Group l-reasurer monitors the levols af bank balances and the interest ratos r,:cL)iveol to ensure the group obt¢iins maximum value and income froir its banking arrangements. The principal itom% of expondlture are.. the charity's principal sources of funds {incLuding any fundraisingl., how expenditijro has Supported the kev objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives-, Investment P( .icy The Group hol Is its reserves with the Sheff ield ScoLIt Resources Charity. It doe,. not invest in stocks, shares or similar Section F Other Optional Iiiformation Plans for future period5 (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them)

Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they havo approved this report Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Chair Secretarv Date IL+ S. ZO&

142 Fulwood Scout Group

Receipts and Payments account

for the year from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024

Receipts and Payments		2022/23 (unrestricted) £ 26,577 (9,494) 17,083 - 5,230 22,313 5,535 1,006 (2,601) 3,940 816 816 27,069
2023/24 (unrestricted) £ Receipts Donations, legacies and similar income Membership subscriptions 26,611 less: Capitation fees (9,264) Net membership subscriptions retained 17,347 Donations - Gift Aid 7,111 Sub total 24,458 Other income Hut Rental 6,991 Fundraising 934 Net (deficit)/surplus from Camps 1,949 Sub total 9,874 Investment income Interest 904 Sub total 904 Total receipts 35,236
			2021/22
			(unrestricted) £ 21,343 (9,009)
			12,334 250 4,802
			17,386
			2,686 1,342 939
			4,967
			618
			618

			22,971

Payments

3,729 2,033 639	2,455 1,395 546	1,306 1,015 719
1,502	841	798
50	50	50
15,659	2,062	806
	7,729 15,078 2,923 4,712 4,895 - 1,759 - 14,289 981 58 426 1,239 71 2,775 32,142 (5,073) 61,444 56,371	350
		5,044
		2,147 714 3,526 - 1,376 -
		7,763
		146 23 361 630 86
		1,246

		14,053

		8,918

		52,526

		61,444

Statement of assets and liabilities

2023/24 (unrestricted) £ Cash Balances Section Prepaid Cards 6,442 SSRC Reserve Account 44,603 Group Bank Account 3,289 Group Subscriptions Account 2,818 Total cash balances 57,152 Other assets / (liabilities) Debtors 122 Explorers' Account (5,584) Net other liabilities (5,462) Net cash funds 51,690 2	2022/23 (unrestricted) £ 4,546 43,613 6,986 9,183 64,328 - (7,957) (7,957) 56,371 (0)	2021/22
		(unrestricted) £ - 42,648 18,513 7,504
		68,665
		- (7,221)
		(7,221)

		61,444
		0

Contingent liabilities and future obligations - none

The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf by :

Nicola Mumby - Chair

Julia Westerman - Secretary

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of 142 Fulwood Scout Group

On accounts for the year 31 March 2024 Charity no 509302 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 .

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
• The accounts did 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 order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: M A O’Connell Date: 20/09/2025 ~~Ps |~~ Name: Michael O’Connell ~~Cs~~ Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 105 Northfield Road Sheffield S10 1QP

October 2018

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

October 2018

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