Trustees’ 1 Annual Report For the period
| SectionA Reference and administration details |
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| Charityname 17th Sale ScoutGroup |
| Registered charitynumber(ifany) peyopeye eye |
| HQregistrationnumber Topp {Atty eyA |
| Charity’s principal address 9 Staines Close |
| Appleton |
| peePETE Names ofthe charitytrusteeswho manage the charity (Thesewillbepublishedintheannualreportofthecharityandthe CharityRegisterifreportingfor aRegisteredCharitywithacharityregulator) TrusteeName Datesacted ifnotfor wholeyear |
| 1PaulHanis |
| Namesand addresses ofadvisers (optional information butencouraged as bestpractice) |
| (These willbepublished in theannualreportofthe charity) |
| [SCName NeTT ee TT |
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Section B
Structure, governance and management
| Description ofthe charity's trusts | ||
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| Type ofgoverning document (e.g. trustdeed, constitution) |
TheGroup's governing documents arethoseoftheThe Scout Association. Theyconsistofa Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws oftheAssociation and The |
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| Policy, Organisation and Rules ofThe ScoutAssociation. | ||
| Howthe charity isconstituted | TheGroup is a trustestablished under its ruleswhich are | |
| (e.g. trust, association, company) | common to all Scouts. | |
| Trustee selection methods | TheTrusteesareappointed in accordancewith the Policy, | |
| (e.g. appointed by, elected by) | Organisation and Rules ofThe ScoutAssociation. | |
| Additionalgovernance issues (optional information butencouraged as best practice) | ||
| You maychoose to include additional information, where relevant, about: |
TheGroup ismanaged bytheGroupTrustee Board, the members ofwhich arethe ‘CharityTrustees’ ofthe Scout Groupwhich is an educational charity. As charity trustees they |
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| are responsible forcomplying 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)theinductionandtrainingoftrustees; b)trustee’consideration ofmajorrisksand thesystemsand procedures tomanage |
. ; TheTrusteeBoard consistsoftheChair, Treasurerand7 Trustees(including 5ExOfficioTrustees)andmeetsevery4 months. |
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| them | Members oftheTrustee Board complete Being aScouts | |
| Trustee learning within the first 6 monthsofjoining the Board. |
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| This GroupTrustee Board existstomake sure the charity is | ||
| well-managed, risks areassessed and mitigated, buildings | ||
| and equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies and |
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| rules. Theirsupport helps other volunteers run high-quality | ||
| . | and safeprogrammes thatgivesyoung 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 it believes the Group is exposed. These are catalogued |
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| in a Risk Register, along with mitigating actions. | ||
| The chief areas ofconcern are - | ||
| 1) Loss ofthe uniformed volunteers needed to lead the | ||
| Group’s sections, which meanswe cannot recruitnew | ||
| members, offer places to existing members wanting to | ||
| continue theirScouting journey, and, in extremis, meanswe | ||
| may have to close sections. Weare continually trying to recruitnewvolunteers, from our parentcommunityand |
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| elsewhere. |
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2) Damage to our building, e.g. by fire, water or frost, which would make it either unsafe or completely unusable. As well as comprehensively insuring the premises, we actively identify and mitigate specific risks, e.g. by checking our fire extinguishers and switching off the water supply when the building is empty. 3) Longer term, the Trustee Board is conscious of the need to renew our lease agreement with Trafford Council in 2030. In a worst-case scenario, we are unable to bring our renewal negotiations to a successful outcome, meaning that we would lose our premises. However, negotiations will start some 18 months in advance of the renewal date, so we will be able to quantify the risk and agree mitigations as 2030 approaches.
| Section C | Objectives and activities |
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| The Purpose ofScouting | |
| Summary ofthe objects ofthe charity set | |
| out in its governing document | in their personal development, empowering them tomakea positive contribution to society. |
| TheValues ofScouting | |
| As Scoutswe are guided by these values: | |
| Integrity -We actwith integrity; we are honest, trustworthy | |
| and loyal. | |
| Respect -Wehave self-respect and respect for others. | |
| Care -We support others and take care oftheworld in which | |
| we live. | |
| Belief -We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. | |
| Co-operation -Wemakea positive difference; we co-operate | |
| with others and make friends. | |
| The Scout Method | |
| Scouting takes placewhen young people, in partnership with | |
| adults, work together based on the | |
| values of Scouting and: | |
| - enjoywhat 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 newand challenging activities | |
| -makeandlivebytheirPromise. |
Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects
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Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
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You may choose to include further
statements, where relevant, about:
policy on grantmaking;
contribution made by volunteers;
policy on investments.
Public benefit statement The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
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 achievements of |The Group has awarded 33 Chief Scout Awards across all
the charity during the year|Sections. There have been many visits by organisations to the
Scout Hut and also trips out for the Young People. The Group
continues to be involved in District activities and parades. The
Group grew by 3.4% and continues to attract more girls.
Section E Financial Review
Brief statement of the charity’s policyon |Reserves Policy
reserves The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources
to continue the charitable activities of the group should income
and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Trustee Board
considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 24
months running costs, circa £10,000. The Trustee Board also
considers that the Group should hold a sum of £5,000 to
cover the end of Lease negotiations with Trafford MBC. The |
Group held reserves of approximately £79,484 against this at
year end. This is above the level required for operating
. expenses.
Quantify and explain any designations
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Details of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate)
Further financial review details (optional information)
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You may choose to include additional
information, where relevant, about:/Investment Policy
the charity's principal sources of funds|The Group's Investment Policy is in compliance with Section
(including any fundraising);|5.7.5.6 of POR and the draft Policy is awaiting approval at the
next trustee Board meeting.
how expenditure has supported the key
investment policy and objectives;
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Section F
Other Optional Information
Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them)
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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