## Trustees’ Annual Report to the Charity Commission For the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021 Charity name: Chester and District Scout Council Charity registration number: 511406 1 **We prepare young people with skills for life** 2 ## Objectives and Activities |Objectives and Activities||| |---|---|---| ||SORP
reference|| |Summary of the purposes of the
charity as set out in its governing
document|1.17|**The Purpose of Scouting**
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**
As Scouts we are guided by these
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.
§ Co-operation - We make a positive
difference; we co-operate with
others and make friends| |Summary of the main activities in
relation to those purposes for the
public benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.|1.17 and
1.19|**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
§ take responsibility and make
choices
§ undertake new and challenging
activities
§ make and live bytheir Promise| 3 ||Statement confirming whether the
trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit|1.18|Chester and District Scout Council
meets the Charity Commission's public
benefit criteria under both the
advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or
community development headings.
Members of the Executive Committee
complete Essential Information for
Executive Committees training within
the first five months of joining the
Committee.| |---|---|---|---| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|1.38|The charity makes limited grants to
assist members to further the
objectives of the movement. Grants
are reviewed and approved by the
Executive Committee.| |Policy on social investment including
program related investment|1.38|Not applicable| |Contribution made by volunteers|1.38|Chester and District Scout Council is
entirely volunteer managed and led. It
is our policy that no volunteer should
be out of pocket as a result of their
voluntary work with the charity.
However, our volunteers often donate
financially as well as giving their time
and skills.| |Other||Not applicable| 4 ## Achievements and Performance ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the main achievements
of the charity, identifying the
difference the charity’s work has
made to the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider benefits
to societyas a whole.|1.20|Please refer to our Annual Review
below| |||| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Achievements against objectives set|1.41|The Executive Committee has met
regularly in order to review and direct
the business affairs of the District. Our
work is guided by the plans and
proposals drawn up by the District
Core Team.
Management of Chester Scouts’ two
properties - the District Scout Centre
and the District Stores – has
continued. Short term, the future of
the stores has been under review, but
final decisions have not yet been
made. In the long term, the trustees
continue to work towards the
redevelopment of the District Scout
Centre.| |Performance of fundraising activities
against objectives set|1.41|Not applicable| |Investment performance against
objectives|1.41|The charity does not have sufficient
funds to invest in longer term
investments. The charity has therefore
adopted a risk averse strategy to the
investment of its funds. All funds are
held in mainstream accounts.| 5 ||Other||The Executive Committee exists to
support the District Commissioner in
meeting the responsibilities of the
appointment and is responsible for:
§ The maintenance of District
property;
§ The raising of funds and the
administration of District finance;
§ The insurance of persons, property
and equipment;
§ Public occasions of the District;
§ Assisting in the recruitment of
leaders and other adult support;
§ Appointing any sub- Committees
that may be required;
§ Appointing District Administrators
and Advisors other than those who
are elected.
Chester Scouts has in place systems of
internal controls that are designed to
provide reasonable assurance against
material mismanagement or loss,
these include two signatories for all
payments, and insurance policies to
ensure that insurable risks are
covered.| |---|---|---|---| Annual Review 2021 Scouts Chester and District #SkillsForLife 7 ## **Update from District Chair** - Committee Changes: New District Chair (Oct 2022) and continued search for a treasurer - Membership subscriptions (1,141) are down 25% from 2020 (1,509) - Commenced Western Grove Improvement Programme - Progressed plans to exit Trafford Street - Supported our media and online presence - Established a revised district risk log and resolved to develop a district asset register - Committed to move our key documentation online to Office 365 - Agreed to undertake a District wide survey in 2022 to help shape our future and support budgeting 8 **As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We bring communities together and contribute to society. Above all, we aim to build better futures. That’s why we encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, our young people enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed in** **life.** 9 ## **Our Priorities** - Growth & Inclusivity - Being shaped by young people - Having a positive impact on our community #SkillsForLife 10 ## **Action** Programme - Supporting the programme delivered in our groups and units People - Youth Forum, young leaders, youth shaped, adult support, recognising our volunteers - Perception • community impact, web site, social media, links with the press #SkillsForLife 11 ## **Action** Programme - Supporting the programme delivered in our groups and units People - Youth Forum, young leaders, youth shaped, adult support, recognising our volunteers - Perception • community impact, web site, social media, links with the press #SkillsForLife 12 **‘Put your phone down and what are you left with? Just teamwork, courage and the skills to succeed.’ Bear Grylls, Chief Scout** ## Financial Review |Financial Review||| |---|---|---| ||SORP
reference|| |Review of the charity’s financial
position at the end of theperiod|1.21|The trustees are of the view that the
charityis sufficientlyresourced| |Statement explaining the policy
for holding reserves stating why
they are held|1.22|The Executive Committee regularly
monitors the levels of bank balances and
the interest rates received to ensure the
District obtains maximum value and
income from its banking arrangements.
Finances in the current economic climate
are always a challenge. Despite this,
Chester Scouts continues to raise funds
by a variety of means:
§ The membership fee charged by
Chester Scouts
§ Investments aimed at securing the
maximum return at the minimum risk
§ Fundraising
§ Hiring out of the District Scout
§ Centre
§ Chester Scout Shop, managed
§ by volunteers
In order to manage business risks, the
Executive Committee has resolved to
maintain reserves (currently £80,000) to
meet such contingencies as:
§ District property – unbudgeted
repairs etc
§ Properties administered for dormant
Groups – repairs etc
§ Finance to active Groups
§ Development opportunities not
§ covered by the annual budget
§ Programme opportunities
§ Unforeseen operating costs
§ Matched funding/start-up| 13 14 |||§ costs for projects
§ • Loss of income| |---|---|---| |Amount of reserves held|1.22|£80,000| |Reasons for holdingzero reserves|1.22|No applicable| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|1.24|Not applicable| |Explanation of any uncertainties
about the charity continuing as a
goingconcern|1.23|Not applicable| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |The charity’s principal sources of
funds(includinganyfundraising)|1.47|Membership subscriptions| |Investment policy and objectives
including any social investment
policyadopted|1.46|Not applicable| |A description of the principal risks
facing the charity|1.46|The charity has in place systems of
internal controls that are designed to
provide reasonable assurance against
material mismanagement or loss, these
include two signatories for all payments
and comprehensive insurance policies to
ensure that insurable risks are covered| |Other||None| 15 ## Structure, Governance and Management ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Description of charity’s trusts:||Chester Scouts 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.| |Type of governing document|1.25|The governing documents for Chester
Scouts 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.| |How is the charityconstituted?|1.25|Unincorporated| |Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of any
person or body entitled to
appoint one or more trustees|1.25|The Executive Committee consists of
three independent members, the Chair,
Treasurer and Secretary, together with
the District Commissioner and other
members elected or appointed under
the rules of The Scout Association. The
trustees meet four times per year as
well as at the Annual General Meeting.| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Policies and procedures adopted
for the induction and training of
trustees|1.51|The charity provides induction and
training for trustees by using the
materials and facilities of The Scout
Association, including an initial
programme tailor-made for trustees in
The Scout Association. Members of the
Executive Committee complete Essential
Information for Executive Committees
training within the first five months of
joiningthe Committee.| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider network
with which the charity works|1.51|The charity operates as part of the
organisation and structure of The Scout
Association. The Executive Committee
exists to support the District
Commissioner in meetingthe| 16 responsibilities of the appointment and is responsible for: § The maintenance of District property; § The raising of funds and the administration of District finance; § The insurance of persons, property and equipment; § Public occasions of the District; § Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support; § Appointing any sub-Committees that may be required; § Appointing District Administrators and Advisors other than those who are elected. Other Chester Scouts has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include two signatories for all payments and insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered. 17 ## Reference and Administrative details |CharityName|Chester and District Scout Council| |---|---| |Other name the charityuses|None| |Registered charitynumber|511406| |Charity’s principal address|Chester and District Scout Headquarters
58 Weston Grove
Upton
CHESTER CH2 1QJ| Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity ||Trustee name|Office (if any)|Dates
acted (if
not for
whole
year)|Name of person (or
body) entitled to
appoint trustee (if
any)| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Kieran Skinner|District Chair|09/21-|Ex officio| ||Alan Wilding|District Commissioner||Ex officio| ||Brandon Hone|District Youth
Commissioner||Ex officio| ||Liz Roberts|District Secretary||Ex officio| ||Mark Gallagher|District Treasurer|04/22-|Ex officio| ||Megan Porter|District Explorer Scout
Commissioner||Ex officio| ||Jess Taker|District Scout Network
Commissioner||Ex officio| ||David Bull OBE|Nominated 1year term||Commissioner| ||Steve Shone|Nominated 1year term||Commissioner| ||KristyCollins|Nominated 1year term||Commissioner| ||Neil Thornton|Elected 1year term||Members| ||AshleyHynds|Elected 1year term||Members| ||Callum Webster|Elected 1year term||Members| ||Chris Huxley-Clowes|Elected 1year term||Members| ||Michael Stout|Elected 1year term||Members| Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved There were no Corporate trustees Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity No applicable (no trustees held property title) Exemptions from disclosure None 18 ## Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees |Signatures:
Full names:
Position (e.g. Chair)
Date:|**Kieran James Skinner**|**Alan Wilding**| |---|---|---| ||Kieran James Skinner|Alan Wilding| ||District Chair|District Commissioner| ||31 October 2022|31 October 2022| CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Chester and District Scout Council On accounts for the year ended 31st December 2021 Charity no {if any} 511406 Set out on pages 1 to4 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ihe above charity I'th8 Trust-) for the year 8nded 31st December 2020 Responsibilitles and basis of report As the charitys trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of th8 accounts in accordance with the requirements of Ihe Charities A¢1 2011 {"the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts Garried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the appli¢able Direclions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5Xb) of the Act. Independent ffhe charivs gross income exceeded £250.000 and l am qualified to examlner's statement undertake the examinalion by being a qualified member of linsert name of applicable listed b¢)dyl]. Delete I l if not applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination lolher than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause lo believe that in. any material respect= Ihe accountiro records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the a¢Gounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fom and content of acwunts set oul in Ihè Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requiremènt that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of Ihe accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if Ihey do not apply. Signed: Date: 2611012022 Name: Caroline Blake Relevant professional qualification(s) or body FCCA IER Oct 2018 {if any): Address: Mclintocks NW Limiled 2 Hilliards Court Chester 8usiness Park Chester CH4 9PX Section B Disclosure Only complete If Ihe examinei needs lo highlight maleiial matters of concein (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to dlsclose. 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