i Anntheport & Accounts 2021122 Scouts 38th Rossendale ## **Contents** Welcome from the Chair Our Purpose and Method Section Reports Monday Beavers Wednesday Beavers Tuesday Cubs Friday Cubs Wednesday Scouts Thursday Scouts Friday Scouts Our Finances Overview Minutes of the 2020/21 AGM ## **Agenda** 1. Opening Address & Welcome – The Chairman Michael Churnside 2. Apologies for Absence 3. Minutes of the 2021 Annual General Meeting 4. Presentation of the Annual Report 5. Presentation of the Annual Accounts 6. Election of Officers to the Executive Committee for the Ensuing Year - a. Group Chairman - b. Secretary - c. Group Treasurer - d. Independent Examiners 7. Election of members to the Executive Committee for the Ensuing Year a. Approval of the above 8. Group Scout Leaders Nominations for members of the Executive Committee for the Ensuing Year - a. Approval of the above 9. Election of two Explorer Scouts to the Executive Committee 10. Election of two Network Scouts to the Executive Committee 11. Presentations by our Young People 12. Presentation of Chief Scout Awards / Leader Awards 13. Presentation of Section Awards 14. Presentation of the “Jean Smith Award”. 15. Closing Address 16. Date of next AGM – Sunday 15th October 2023, 2:00 pm. ## **From our Group Chair** Well, I can't believe it is 12 months since the last AGM but this time we are doing it for real. Real time real place and real people. The lifting of restrictions has brought about normality. If you can call all the huge number of activities and camps and expeditions and all the hard work that goes into them normality. I would like to thank and congratulate all of you for being prepared and ready to come out at full capacity ready to go, unlike some large corporation's I could mention. I would also like to thank all the Executive Committee for volunteering their time and input to help keep up the support that all the Sections need to continue to function. A huge BRAVO to you all and here is looking forward to a full and exciting year ahead. ## **Michael Churnside Chair** ## **Our Purpose and Method** Scouts actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. In partnership with adults, young people take part in fun indoor and outdoor activities. They learn by doing, by sharing in spiritual reflection and by taking responsibility. They make choices, undertake new and challenging activities, and they live their Scout Promise. Scouts’ Trustees have a duty to report on our public benefit in this Annual Report. We’ve assessed our aims, activities and charitable objectives, which are to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full potential as individuals, as responsible citizens, and as members of their local, national and international communities. ## **2. Public benefit** Scouts in a national movement, open to young people aged 4-25 and adults who are willing to make the Scout Promise. People in areas of deprivation are able to benefit from our programme; while we charge a subscription to our members, access to our benefits aren’t constrained by a member’s ability to pay. As a Group, there are arrangements to waive subscriptions and other costs for those who face financial hardship. Nationally there are funds available for uniform and the cost of activities so that young people aren’t excluded from Scouts on purely financial grounds. ## **Vision and strategic objectives** ## **Our vision for the future** We believe we’ve met the Charity Commission’s public benefit criteria for both the advancement of education, and the advancement of citizenship and community development. Scouts follows two key principles set by the Commission with regard to public benefit: ## **1. Identifiable benefit** The way in which we help young people in their personal development and empowers them to make a positive contribution to society. This benefit is directly linked to the purpose of Scouts. In our original Skills for Life strategy, we aimed to prepare more young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme. We talked about growing, being more inclusive, being shaped by young people and making a bigger impact in our communities. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have extended the timeline of our strategy until 2025. More information is available at **scouts.** **org.uk/ourplan** ## **Group Scout Leader** When I wrote this report 12-months ago, we were settling back into a “normal” routine following 15-months of Scouting lock-down. It is good that since that time we have not had a repeat of that experience and that our Scouting activities have been full steam ahead. It did not take long last Autumn for all Sections to experience at least one night away with the Bowley Scout Campsite being the focus of the camps. Further camps followed in the Spring or Summer this year for all Sections with additional over-night stays for Scouts on their Expedition Challenge thrown in for good measure. The big camp of the year was of course our long-overdue international camp in France. Originally booked in November 2018 for the summer of 2020, the camp finally took place in August 2022 when 77 young people accompanied by 23 adult Leaders finally made it to a new venue in the Dordogne region of France. A week of water and land activities and exploration of the local region was to follow before a return journey home via Disneyland Paris. We had very positive feedback from the international camp and are presently looking at the viability of a future camp albeit in a different location with the possibility of flying rather than a long coach journey. A new Leadership team had been formed for the Squirrels which will provision for 4 and 5-year old children. The aim is to help young people gain skills for life at a time when matters most and where it’s most needed. On Saturday 21st May, we marked the occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a Garden Party. 120 pre-paid guests sat down to an afternoon tea. There was entertainment by a table magician and the Todmorden Community Brass Band. Following our Summer Draw, 28 young people received their Chief Scout Awards and Leader Michael Hoyle received his 15-year service award. At the time of writing, plans are well on the way for the introduction of Squirrel Scouts to the 38th Rossendale in November 2022. This will be our first brand new Section since the introduction of Beaver Scouts in 1984. We can’t wait to get started and look forward to seeing Squirrels at our AGM & Celebration of Achievement event next year. Our numbers remain strong with currently 185 members on the books. With the introduction of Squirrels, we are likely to top the 200 mark by the end of the year. Adult Leaders and supporters now amount to over 50. All play an important part in bringing Skills for Life to the young people. I for one are very grateful to these volunteers. We are always interested in talking to new Adult Volunteers – it is only an hour a week! Our main fundraising event this year was the Summer Draw which combined with the Garden Party proceeds raised just over £1000.00. The ever-popular Easter Egg Chocolate Roll raised £500.00 before expenses. A bag Pack and a Sponsored Walk for the France trip proved worthwhile, and it is likely we will replicate those events in 2023 for Group funds. We are re-introducing our Group Calendar for the 2023 Calendar year and the hope is copies will be available to purchase at our 2022 AGM & Celebration of Achievement event. You can support the Group every month by joining the 100 Club. Speak to me or any Section Leader for more information. Congratulations to the Young People who have recently received their Chief Scout Awards. Also, to the Scouters of the Year from each Section and the overall winner who went on to win the “Jean Smith Award” for the outstanding Scouter of the year in memory of our former Group President. It would be remiss of me to not mention the passing of two significant figures this year. One will be familiar to us all, The Queen. We mourn the loss of our monarch and Patron. The Queen’s outstanding example of service, encouragement and kindness was an inspiration to us all. The second person is my brother John Cooper who lost his battle with cancer in May aged 74. Whilst John may not be as famous as The Queen, he too touched the hearts of many people in his over 60-years as a Scouter. John held many roles at the 38th Rossendale including that of Group Scout Leader prior to moving into a Scout Leaders role at the 43rd Rossendale in Helmshore. John started the “Buy a Brick” appeal which was the start of a major fundraising effort to replace our aging wooden huts, the result being the wonderful building we meet in today. Introducing one of the first Beaver Scout Colonies in the Country and taking a lead on bringing girls into the Group across all Sections in 1990 were just some of his claims to fame. John was also responsible for my Leadership role when he appointed me as an Assistant Beaver Scout Leader 38-years ago. John Cooper – “Once a Scout, always a Scout”. The purpose of Scouting is to encourage the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual development of young people so that they take a constructive place in society as responsible citizens, and as members of their local, national, and international communities. Being part of the 38th Rossendale gives them that opportunity. ## **Andrew Cooper Group Scout Leader** Finally, a thank you to you the parents and carers for your continued support. We have 24 in our Section currently with 5 young leaders. **Grey (Monday) Colony Beavers** Badges completed over the last year have been - Photographer - • Teamwork • Astronomy • Book reader • Global Issues • Sports We have recently completed our navigation badge the Beavers had to draw a map of the Warren and then find the hidden treasure. The following week we visited Whitaker Park for a pirate themed treasure hunt. Dressed as Pirates the Beavers had to follow clues to each base, and they got a reward at each base followed with ice creams as the final treasure. The Beavers had a great time, and the weather was on our side which helped. We also did a joint hike with the Wednesday Beavers and walked up the hill opposite the Warren we had some sore legs at the end but were a good hike with some amazing views. Cheryl Law came to see us and talk to us about her job role as children’s nurse. She told the Beavers about her job and the Beavers asked lots of questions and really enjoyed the evening. We had a fantastic joint camp with Wednesday Beavers at Linnet Clough, near Stockport. All the Beavers had a great time achieving the Outdoor and Adventure Challenge badges and added 2 nights away to their records. We are going to complete more of the Challenge Badges this term to get more Beavers to complete their Chief Scout Bronze Award. We have a busy Autumn term ahead and before Christmas we will have completed the following badges: - Experiment Badge - Teamwork Badge - Cook Badge - Book Badge - Personal Badge - World Challenge Badge - Creative Badge We will also be taking part in the District Akeema Shield Competition, the District Carol Service and visiting Bowley for the Christmas Experience. Mark and Louise are sharing a joint role as Section Leaders. ## **Mark Guest (Harrier) / Louise Cooper (Merlin) Grey Colony Beavers** **Purple (Wednesday) Colony Beavers** At the time of writing Wednesday Beavers have 24 Beavers, 13 boys, 11 girls. We have earnt an amazing 522 badges in the last year including 11 Bronze Awards – the highest award in Beavers. Program highlights from the end of 2021 are Aggie, a Scout, coming to visit the Beavers to discuss her disability to help towards our Disability Awareness Badge. The Beavers really took to Aggie and learnt loads. We also did a hike through the old railway tunnels in the dark and had the usual fun Christmas activities with a visit from the man in red himself and a trip to Monkey Playland. At the start of 2022 we were let loose on the Whitaker Park Museum to help complete our Skills Badge. For Mother’s Day we invited mums to be a Beaver for the night and planted plants as part of our Gardening Badge. We were also lucky enough in April to have a private cinema trip at ABD in Bacup which was a unique night for everyone, but we don’t talk about Bruno! We completed our Animal Friend Badge in May with pets such as dogs, a hamster, a chicken, and a giant snail coming to visit us. Our Air Activities Badge involved a visit from a pilot who taught us all the ins and outs of flying a plane, we are confident the Beavers can fly now! It was also the dad’s turn to be a Beaver for Father’s Day, involving Brian Walsh from Bowley Scout Camp coming down and helping us make Nettle Crisp and Drop Scones as part of our Cooking Badge. Also, the Cyclist Activity Badge had all the Beavers speeding around on their bikes around the Warren, but thankfully no crashes! June finished with our camp to Linnet Clough for the weekend which was very successful with activities such as a low ropes course, caving, climbing and pond dipping – however a thunderstorm cut our campfire a little short. This may have dampened the Beaver’s, but it didn’t dampen their spirits as they had a fantastic weekend. Before we finished for the summer, we earnt our Navigator Badge which had the Beavers on a pirate treasure hunt adventure around Whitaker Park. Finally, our last night before the summer we had a big water fight involving all the Beavers, young leaders, and leaders. As always none of this would be possible without my fantastic team of Leaders and Young Leaders. Thank you to Hattie, who has taken a massive role in the planning and admin side of Beavers due to my growing work commitments! All my Leaders including Hattie, Pippa, Bev, Andrew, Emily, Mark, and Louise have continued their hard work and dedication as Leaders to support me and make Beavers so successful. Finally, another key cog in the system are our brilliant young leaders Abbie, Erin, Evie and Grace. They are full of enthusiasm and great ideas to help Beavers grow. Abbie is now 18 and joining as an Adult Leader too! A massive thank you to all of you! Here is to another great 12 months of Wednesday Beavers! ## **Oliver Cooper (Hawk) Purple Colony Beavers** This is the same for our occasional helper Annette and other Leaders such as Diana who will step in whenever we need an extra pair of hands. ## **Purple (Tuesday) Pack Cubs** The last year for Purple Pack has been great since getting back into the swing of face-to-face Scouting. Over the last year the Cubs have worked hard towards their Challenge badges. We tried new sports with Eponine teaching them tag rugby and taking them to Grip n Go to do some climbing. We celebrated Chinese New Year. We had a Skills filled night learning to change lightbulbs, make cups of tea and iron neckers! We also made plenty of use of the outdoors. We have been on several hikes. We built, decorated, and mounted bird houses around the Warren. We took part in some gardening. We even built rockets and set them off outside. We built shelters and tested them with water and then made slingshots whilst pioneering. In the last year we have taken part in 2 camps! First, we had one night sleepover at Bowley’s Tipi Village where we took part in activities such as air rifle shooting, leap of faith, low ropes, and a hike. This summer we spent a full weekend at Linnet Clough where we took part in even more adventurous activities such as low ropes, golf, caving, and wide games. We also must thank our helpers that weekend Cath and Grace, who helped make it possible and so much fun! We look forward to another winter camp at The Warren in November, and a whole range of activities including a visit from the police, a new badge ‘money skills’, another hike, and a visit from Aggie for the disability awareness badge. Our team has changed and grown over the last year as young leaders became adults and we recruited some parents! We couldn’t be more grateful for our amazing Leaders and Young Leaders. Our adult leader team now consists of myself, Michael, Dave, Tom, Elliott, Alison, Grace, Eponine and Oscar. Our young leader team is now Emily and Emilia, but we are often joined by Abigail and Halli, all of which are huge assets to the team. We are incredibly lucky to have such a large and strong team. I would like to say a huge thank you to our amazing team and the consistent support from our GSL. Here is to another brilliant year of Scouting with Purple Pack! **Emma Cooper (Akela) Purple Pack Cubs** ## **Grey (Friday) Pack Cubs** We have done so much this year. In October we started with fun and games for Halloween including insect races, balloon races and buckets full of slimy spaghetti to name a few. We decided to hike up to the Halo in Haslingden to watch the fireworks, the view was amazing! Then we learnt some knots and made some friendship bracelets followed by some arts and craft activities. In December young leader (at the time) James, wrote a play about reindeers and we made puppets and a set and acted it out for Christmas, it was so much fun and the Cubs did fantastic! We have learnt games from other countries as well as their Cub promise. We have learnt backwoods cooking, den building. We have also visited Grip and Go and done some climbing and leap of faith. For Pancake Day we tried to make mini pancakes. They were a bit messy, but we did have the odd success and the Cubs were rewarded with full size actual pancakes afterwards. For Mother’s Day the Cubs made plaques, hearts, flowers, and lots of fun little gifts to take home we hope you enjoyed them as much as the Cubs did making them. We also had the annual Chocolate Roll which made a welcome return which was won by Reuben! We had a visit from Pippa from Wednesday Beavers who brought along her friend Michelle to teach us all about gardening, we planted some peas for a competition at Marl Pitts and we even helped to tidy Jeans Garden. The Cubs decided to share their hobbies with us but Smithy forgot half her kit so ended up playing a very dry game of underwater hockey, it was most amusing. For Father’s Day we invited parents / carers in for fire lighting, den building and coffee and cake, this was rounded off with a very wet race which the kids got to lay back and enjoy. We’ve also had the musician badge with drums, guitars, ukuleles and even voices. The Cubs enjoyed a guess who murder mystery where they worked in teams to work out who the murderer was. We rounded off the year with a huge water fight and Akela left sopping wet as I’m sure did most of the Cubs! When we returned in September we went Tubing and Skiing. Then we took advantage of the light late nights and went Skating. Camp - For camp this year we stayed local and went to Edenfield. The weekend was fun but hectic. They went to the Whittaker Museum for the Friendship Festival and heard stories, visited the exhibits then played in the park followed by an ice cream for the walk home. On Saturday for tea we had pizza making, games, S’mores and songs. Then on the Sunday they went tubing. They all did very well and walked a total of 20 miles. ## **Vanessa Feather (Akela) Grey Pack Cubs** **Purple (Wednesday) Troop Scouts** Purple Troop currently has 21 Scouts, 15 Boys, 6 Girls. All three Troops have continued to use a similar programme in order to more efficiently utilise resources, accommodate ‘gaps’ in practical Scouting and a reduction in available Leader numbers. This has led to several joint events. The programme, in recent months, has covered Athletics, Survival Skills and the Entertainers activity badges, with contributions towards completion of the Skills, Outdoor, Teamwork and World Challenge Badges. Members of the Troop took part in the District Baden Powell Trophy in May and came together with Scouts from the other Troops to create a team for this District inter Group competition. Also in May, our second Big Scout Camp with all three Troops was held at Bowley for a weekend of fun, with activities including Air rifle, Tomahawk Throwing, Crate Stacking, slacklining and soft archery. The summer term concluded with the now almost traditional ‘madness’ at Bowley with members of Purple Troop among Scouts from across the Group. Going forward into the new academic year, our programme will be guided by ideas and suggestions of the Scouts themselves, though I really don’t know how we’re going to feed a Capybara. Summary of badges earned in the past 12-months. Challenge Badges, 29 Awarded, 17 Outstanding Activity Badges Awarded 97, Outstanding 35. Chief Scout Gold Awards. 4 Awarded, 1 Awaiting presentation. ## **Nick Lowe Section Leaders, Purple Troop** ## **Grey (Thursday) Troop Scouts** This year has been a very busy one, we’ve had a lot of catching up to do, with trying to complete our Gold Awards. And with Scouts completing their expeditions and enjoying camps. This year we have awarded 6 Chief Scout Gold Awards, and over 200 other badges for the Scouts, ranging from local knowledge to astronautics. When we returned in September we started with a talk to the Scouts about their expectations at Scouts and behaviour. Then we got the Scouts to each bring in a white object. They got to have a go at tie-dying. The Scouts really enjoyed this and some of the results were brilliant. An expedition was undertaken in September with 7 Thursday Scouts, joining up with Wednesday and Friday Scouts, to hike in the glorious hills of Rossendale. They had to navigate to the camp site and pitch tents before making their dinner. The day after they had to pack their belongings and tents before making their way to the finish line. Circus skills were also taught in September. This is definitely one of the Scouts favourite activities. They had to learn balance and control with a peacock feather then moved on to other objects. A few brave Scouts even had a go on unicycles. The Scouts had a go at making a face with chocolate and sweets. Some of the sweets even made it to the plates. And some of the faces lasted at least a few minutes before being devoured. Going into October we had the Scouts work in teams to discuss global issues like sporting events and where our clothes are made and treatment of workers in other countries. October also saw all three Scout Troops descend onto Bowley Scout Campsite. Over 50 Scouts took part in various activities during the weekend. The activities were catapults, air rifle shooting, splatterpults and the Scouts favourite hiking. The Scouts were divided into teams each with an event shelter to house their supplies and means to cook for the weekend. This got the Scouts to work as a team when it came to tidying and cooking. On return from camp the Scouts had a go at drawing a scene from their favourite story/movie. Some of the Scouts showed a real artistic flair but all the Scouts had fun. The week after we learnt about the environment and what we can do to help it whilst trying to enjoy it at the same time. ## The Astronautics Activity Badge was next, we started with looking at meteor impacts, by using various ball bearings hitting sand in a bucket. Then the Scouts drew what they thought an alien would look like. They learnt about satellites and had a try at making their own. They then used rubbish to make a rocket as a team. The Scouts then used matches and tin foil to try and make little rockets. Some worked really well, others not so well, but at least they all tried. For Christmas we decided to go ice skating together at Blackburn. The Scouts all got together with over 70 attending. The Scouts all had fun and even got a selection box to take home. When we returned after the Xmas break the Scouts all practised their fire lighting skills and cooking bread on a fire. The Scouts worked as a team to look at internet safety and created a storyboard to show how to stay safe online. The week after they used the storyboard they created to show to the leaders. A second expedition was undertaken in March with 9 Scouts from Thursday and Friday Scouts taking part. They set off from Waterfoot centre and hiked up over Cowpe all the way to Dearden wood campsite. Here they helped the campsite with chopping wood and pitching their tents. The morning after they set off towards Nuttall Park passing by some Alpacas en route. We looked at the local area on a map and the Scouts took turns to highlight different places. The week after we took a walk into Rawtenstall with the Scouts working in their patrols to answer a quiz along the way. The Scouts learnt how to make seed bombs using compost, clay and seeds. They also made insect houses that have been placed around the Warren. To finish the term the Scouts visited Grip and Go at Haslingden Sports Centre. They got to climb the walls and have a go at the leap of faith. When we returned after Easter the Scouts started their Survival Skills Activity Badge. With this badge the Scouts learnt how to administer first aid, use a knife safely, how to use distress signals, build a shelter, how to help prevent illness with hygiene, and how to start a fire safely with very basic tools. We also had a kind parent volunteer to help the Scouts learn their Emergency Aid Activity Badge. They learnt approaching a scene safely and how to help someone in need. They learnt how to place someone in the recovery position and how to perform CPR. They also learnt how to look for signs of hyperthermia and heat exhaustion. Treating burns and cuts was also taught. Hopefully none of this will be needed but it’s good to know that the Scouts have some knowledge of the subject. If you have managed to get all the way to this point, well done, as you can see it’s been a packed year of fun and laughter. Thursday Scouts make the team proud to lead as we show them new skills that we hope they will take forward in their futures. May also meant we had another camp. This time 70 of us went to Bowley where we had tomahawk throwing, slack lining, crate stacking, soft archery, paracording and air rifle shooting. The Scouts had a lot of fun, and the weather was glorious all weekend which really helps. To finish the year all three Scout Troops had a water fight again at Bowley. Everyone got drenched especially the Leaders. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my leadership team for all their help this passing year. They have been fantastic also and we wouldn’t be able to provide the experiences without them volunteering. ## **Tim Feather Section Leader, Grey Troop** ## **Red (Friday) Troop Scouts** Since our last AGM like everyone else Red Troop has kept itself busy having adventures, learning new skills, earning badges, and most importantly having fun. Immediately after last year's AGM 14 members of Red Troop along with members of the other two Scout Troops in the 38th went on camp to Bowley for our first camp together since lockdown. It included a hike across the hills, splaterpults and catapults, campcraft and paracording. Fun at Halloween followed with the usual mix of dressing up and messy games. For the remainder of the year, we looked at completing the astronautics activity badge looking at the workings of the planets, mechanics of space travel and potential for space colonization. To round off the year the three Scout Troops teamed up again for their Christmas get together a Blackburn Ice Skating rink. 2022 saw the Scouts write and perform anti online bullying sketches, take a walk around Rawtenstall for the local knowledge badge and make pancakes. Following on from that the Troop made seed bombs and distributed them, made bug boxes stuffed with sticks and hung them around the Warren grounds. During March seven Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders braved freezing weather for a camp at the Warren, undertaking various problem-solving tasks to bring out their leadership qualities. They had to bring and run games for their fellows to play, cook and clear up for the team and test potential activities for the Troop. With Easter almost upon us Friday Scouts joined in the Groups Chocolate Roll fund raiser and before the Easter break our last session saw us at the Adrenaline Centre, Grip n Go climbing up the variety of walls there. April and three senior Scouts from Friday joined five from Thursday on their Scout expedition weekend, navigating themselves from Waterfoot to Camp at Dearden Wood and on to Ramsbottom the following day. Carrying their kit on their backs and cooking their own food and generally motivating themselves to put one foot in front of the other to complete their task. First session back in the summer term saw the Scouts given a bag of alternative fire lighting tinder, each Patrol got different tinder's and means of ignition with the prize of S’mores if they managed successfully to get a fire going. The following week saw the Patrols tasked with building shelters with the added complication of each member being hampered with a simulated disability with interesting results (some Scouts got very wet). May saw the Scouts take part in the District Baden Powell Trophy Competition, a team of ten scouts from the three Troops, three from Red Troop, competed against Scouts from the other Scout Groups across Rossendale. Tasks included pioneering, pancake making, problem solving, fire lighting, first aid, tent pitching and rucksack packing. While they didn’t win, they did us proud with maximum effort. The second weekend of May saw our second two-night joint camp with seventeen Friday Scouts joining their compatriots from Wednesday and Thursday taking part in target shooting, crate stacking and tomahawk throwing amongst other activities. The Young Leaders led a camp dance session instead of the more traditional campfire sing along. Returning after half term the Troop tested their carving skills making landmarks or pretty much anything else out of fruit. Then we made ‘buddy burners’ from tuna cans, cardboard and bees wax, cooking up Camp Nachos on them the following week. Rounding off the term the Scouts took part in sporting activities to gain their Athletics Activity Badge. The final session of the summer term had us all back at Bowley with both Wednesday and Thursday Scouts for team games and culminated in a huge water fight where none got out dry. Over the Summer the Group went to France with sixteen members of Red Troop, Scouts and Leaders joining a hundred members of the Group on a fantastic week-long adventure in central France. September and we are back at the Warren looking at a new term and we eased ourselves in with a problemsolving activity (all the eggs survived) and S’mores around the fire. The future holds a Troop camp back at Bowley, the Mechanics activity badge and a visit to Burnley fire station amongst other things. Many thanks to my fellow Friday night Leaders and fantastic Young Leaders for all their help and support making Friday such a successful night. ## **Pete West Section Leader, Red Troop** ## **Annual General** ## **Meeting 10th October** **2021** ## _Minutes_ **Present:** Alison Hoyle (Secretary), Andrew Cooper (GSL), Chris Taylor, Di West, Emma Cooper, John Boys, Leonie Ford-Miah, Lisa Fletcher, Louise Cooper (DC), Michael Churnside (Chairmen), Michael Hoyle, Neal Barfoot, Pete West, Peter Whittaker (Treasurer), Tracey Dunn. ## **1. Welcome / Opening Address** Michael welcomed everyone for joining this afternoon. He thanked everyone involved for facilitating behind the scenes to enable this meeting to take place. He also thanked all Leaders and helpers for supporting the 38th through these unprecedented times. ## **2. Apologies For Absence** - Nick Lowe - Chris and Caroline Smith - Jenny Barfoot ## **3. Minutes Of The 2020 Annual General Meeting** Emma Cooper proposed as correct, and Michael Hoyle seconded. ## **4. The Annual Report** Michael explained that our Annual Report has been emailed to Leaders, Parents of current Members and supporters. Andrew encouraged everyone to read it. ## **5. Balance Sheet And Accounts** Michael explained that our Annual Report has been emailed to Leaders, Parents of current Members and supporters. Andrew encouraged everyone to read it. ## **6. Election Of Officers For The Ensuing Year:** Michael thanked the Group Secretary Alison Hoyle who is stepping down from the role and introduced the new Secretary, Lisa Fletcher. - a. Group Chairman – **Michael Churnside** - b. Secretary – **Lisa Fletcher** - c. Group Treasurer – **Peter Whitaker** - d. Independent Examiner - **Elizabeth Watts** ## **8. Election Of Members To The Group Executive Committee For The Ensuing Year** Michael introduced the proposed new members of the Group Executive Committee. - **Jenny Barfoot** - **Neil Barfoot** - **Leonie Ford-Miah** - **Nick Lowe** No objections were received from those present. Andrew thanked those who have volunteered to serve on the committee. ## **7. Nominations By The Group Scout Leader For Members Of The Group Executive** Andrew introduced his nominations to serve on the committee. - **Chris Taylor** - **• John Boys • Michael Hoyle** No objections were received from those present. Andrew explained that the District Commissioner, Louise Cooper BEM and the District Chairman, Graeme Lawson have a right of attendance and are most welcome to attend the meetings. Andrew explained that Section Leader Oliver Cooper from Wednesday Beavers has declared his intention to serve on the Group Exec for the 2021-22 period. The other Leaders wish to focus purely on their Section and Section meetings with more focus on their needs. **9. Election Of 2 Explorer Scout Aged People To The Group Executive Committee:** ## **No nominations received.** ## **10. Election Of 2 Network Aged People To The Group Executive Committee** ## **No nominations received.** Michael thanked everyone who has volunteered to be on the Group Executive Committee and introduced all those who now sit on the committee: Chair of Trustees: **Michael Churnside** Group Scout Leader: **Andrew Cooper** Secretary: **Lisa Fletcher** Treasurer: **Peter Whittaker** Chris Taylor Jenny Barfoot John Boys Leonie Ford-Miah Michael Hoyle Neil Barfoot Nick Lowe Oliver Cooper ## **11. Celebration Of Our Year Video Presentation:** Andrew explained the new format for this year in light of restrictions due to Covid. A Review of the Year video by Section Leaders and himself has been prepared and will go live on Facebook at 2.30 pm. ## **12. Closing Address** Michael repeated his thanks to everyone involved in running the Group. • 100 Club Draw – The winning number is 16. ## **13. Date Of Next Agm** Sunday 9th October 2022, 2:00 Pm **----- Start of picture text -----**
Expenses
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Warren HQ, £3,379
Section Expenses, £5,383
Internet, £124
Accountancy Fees, £3,975
Badges, £2,292
Insurance, £2,575
Equipment Hire, £210
Clothing, £721
Stationery, £148
Events, £670
Census Fees, £9,741 Sub-Contractors, £1,459
Group Expenses, £5,958
Warren HQ Internet Accountancy Fees Insurance Equipment Hire Clothing Stationery
Events Sub-Contractors Group Expenses Census Fees Badges Section Expenses
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## **Our Finances** The finances of the Group are healthy and the Group's Trustees continue to invest heavily to ensure that our members have the equipment and safe spaces they need to deliver our skills for life strategy. During this financial year, we have an operating loss of just over £5,000 which is mainly down to increased costs in Warren running costs which haven't been passed onto our members. The 38th Rossendale Scout Group remains committed to ensuring that we provide the very best level of facilities and resources for the members of the Group. The Group operates a reserves policy equal to one financial year at full spend resulting in a reserve of around £32,000. We would like to thank our Group Treasurer, Peter, for his hard work and ongoing commitment to manage the Group's finances. A copy of our full accounts can be provided on your request to the Group Treasurer and will also be made available on the Charity Commission's website shortly. **----- Start of picture text -----**
38th Rossendale (Open) Scout Group
Meet The Team
38th Rossendale
FOUNDERS TRUSTEES
Ernie Frank Andrew Chris Jenny John Lisa Michael Neal Peter
Bishop Hartley Cooper (Eagle) Taylor Barfoot Boys Fletcher Churnside Barfoot Whittaker
Group Scout Leader Secretary Chair Treasurer
Louise Mark Oliver Amy Bev Brenda Dan Emily Freya Hattie
Cooper Guest Cooper Robinson Ashworth Ward Robinson Holt Rawcliffe Bell
(Merlin) (Harrier) (Hawk) (Raven) (Kestrel) (Robin) (Flamingo) (Dove) (Kingfisher) (Penguin)
Keira Pippa
Howarth Holland
(Finch) (Swift)
Emma Vanessa Alison Caroline Dave Eleanor Elliott Eponine Grace James
Collier Feather Abbott Smith Howarth Ellis Collier Fletcher Royle Mousley
(Akela) (Akela) (Hathi) (Raksha) (White Claw) (Rikki-Tikki -Tavi) (Bagheera) (Rikki-Tikki-Tavi) (Raksha) (Rama)
Léonie Michael Oscar Tom
Ford-Miah Hoyle Shuttleworth Swinhoe
(Bagheera) (Baloo) (Chil) (Kaa)
Nick Pete Tim Adam Chris Di Helen Helen Logan Lottie
Lowe West Feather Hanson Thornton West Cornfoot Thornton Law Lowe
(Shere Khan) (Tabaqui) (Phao)
Nathan Richard Tasha Olly Elli Chris Harry
Ashworth Guest Ready White Watts Smith Ward
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Learn more about joining our team at www.38throssendalescouts.org.uk/volunteer THE 38TH ROSSENDALE (OPEN) SCOUT GROUP RE￿Il￿s AND pAyME￿rS AccouNr 1ST APRIL 2021- 31ST MARCH 2022 RE￿IpTs Balance5 bwht forward: Cash Trade Debtors editors Fixed Assets Current Account Group Subscription Account Group Trip Account National Savings Account 39 -3.874 1,835 23.772 15 20,257 32,201 74,245 74,245 subscripti￿ Monday Beavers Tuesday Cubs Wednesday Beavers Wednesday Scouts Thursday Scouts Friday Cubs Friday Scouts 2.901 3,663 3.297 2.751 4.093 2.659 22.372 22.372 Intrest received Bank Interest Miscellaneous YL 478 218 1.210 298 Insurance Claim Rental Income IIX) Cltjb Easter Egg Roll Gift Aid t)onation5 420 4.490 1.265 9,066 9,066 Trip Account 17,230 17.230 122,913 THE 38TH ROSSENDALE (OPEN) SCOUT GROUP RE￿IpTs AND PAYMEKfs ACCOUNT 1ST APRIL 2021- 31ST MARCH 2022 EXPENDITURE Warren H.Q Water Elertricity Gas Telephone Intemet Accountancy Fees Charity Insurance Equipment Hire Cleaning Web Hosting & Domain Costs Stationery Clothing Costs ioi 1,622 816 175 124 3.975 2.575 210 665 495 10,906 10.906 Events Sub-contractors Group Expenses 70th Anniversary Badges & aothing Census Fee Badges 670 1,459 5,958 226 9.741 2.292 20,346 20.346 Sertion Expense5 Monday Beavers Tuesday Cubs Wednesday Beavers Wednesday Scouts Thursday Scouts Friday Cubs Friday Scouts 866 241 873 1,155 375 933 5.383 5,383 Trip Account 2.335 2,335 Balances held at Year EN Cash Trade DÈbtorg 39 -10 -6.422 Creditors Fixed Assets Current Account Group Subscription Account Friends of 38th Group Trip Account National Savings Account 1.958 20.377 15 35,098 32.205 83.943 122,913 Hon. Scrutineer.......... Hon. Treasurer.... -- ...............................................-................-. Indep•ndent oxamlws report on th• accounts S**tiuii A Repon ME rfGo￿)p og Ilf •ny) T1￿) the y em dor 145(SXb) Lrfthe A 3.11.ao>X Oct 2•11 lff any): 43 Disciostsre Or,ly ￿¥1￿[ele I the exarnffiei .ieets its tr4. ietA YHEt&s d ConC￿n •x&mlMr*lAt￿ lo Qct 2018