## OUR PURPOSE AND METHOD 

The  objectives   of  the  group  are  as  a  unit  of  the Scout Association and Guide Association. 

1st Dipton Scout & Guide Group exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. 

This takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and Guiding and: 

- Ÿ enjoy what they are doing and have fun; 

- Ÿ take part in activities indoors and outdoors; 

- Ÿ learn by doing; 

- Ÿ share in spiritual reflection; 

- Ÿ take responsibility and make choices; 

- Ÿ undertake new and challenging activities; and 


## TRUSTEES 2022 

## **Names of the Trustees who manage the Charity** 

Ivan Jewell Chair Rachel Oliver Treasurer Emily Manson Secretary Keith Slater Group Scout Leader Brenda Bell Beaver Scout Leader Mark Draper Scout Leader Richard Jefferson Cub Scout Leader Gemma Ferguson Guide Leader Lynn Littler Trustee Christina Charlton Trustee Karen Hart Trustee 

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. 

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. 


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## PERFORMANCE 

## What we have achieved over the past year 

## **It has been another great year of growth for the Group, with numbers increasing by 30% to almost 100. The biggest the group has ever been in its history.** 

We successfully opened a second Cub Pack to help cope with demand, however, we still  have a huge waiting list for Beavers. 

Our success is due to the amazing Team of Volunteers. Not just the leaders who run the sections, but also our trustees who ensure we have the resources we need to keep going. Our team has grown a little over the past year, but 


we still need more volunteers for most sections so we can sustain this growth and keep providing the wide range of events and activities for our members. 

We have continued to improve our HQ, Black Bull House, with some important changes to the entry doors and corridor. The building is over 200 years old, and we have started planning the major works which need to be carried out to keep it going for another 100 years. 

## Priorities for the next 12 months 


## **Increase the number of adult leaders** 

We aim to have a minimum of three adult volunteers for each section. All sections require more adults to achieve this. 

## **Improve Black Bull House** 

Complete preliminary works for renovations and start to fund raise for works. 

## **Increase capacity for new members** 

We will continue to look at opportunities for reducing our waiting list. 

## **Continue to Develop Programme of all Sections** 

Review programmes and support leaders to deliver varied, fun and youth led programmes which leads to greater participation and more Chief Scout Awards and Guides Gold Awards being gained, with at least 25% of those Moving On gaining the top Awards. 

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## SCOUT & GUIDE AWARDS 

Congratulations to the following Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Guides who have achieved their section’s highest award over the last year: 

Chief Scout Bronze Award 

Isaac Walker Isaac Denny Joe Heslop Lydia Cormack Isla Park 

Chief Scout Silver Award 

Emily Wilson Matthew Mulgrew Sophia Bates 





## FINANCIAL REVIEW Receipts and Payments 

## **Statement of independent examiner: Mrs Kathryn Dorner** 

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 

1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements 

- Ÿ to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act ;and 

- Ÿ to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or 

2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper 

- understanding of the accounts to be reached. 


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**Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31st December 2022** 

**The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 7th June 2023 and signed on their behalf by** 

Ivan Jewell 

Rachel Oliver 

Chair 

Treasurer 

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## FINANCIAL REVIEW 

## Financial Statement 

Our accounts reflect the increase in numbers and activities that we are now doing. 

Income from Membership Fees has gone up 50%, and spending on activities has increased 300%, along with spending on uniform and badges which doubled. 

We have also continued to invest in improvements to our HQ. 

Overall the accounts remain healthy, despite a £2,700 reduction in funds, which was due to the spending of ring fenced funds on the HQ improvements. Increasing our membership has meant that we have not needed to increase membership fees to cope with the rising inflation and utility costs. 

There will be challenges ahead, but the Group remains in a very healthy position to support the sections in delivering fun and adventure packed activities over the coming year. 

## Reserves Policy 

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 12 months building running costs. 

The Trustee Board has agreed a reserve fund of £6,000 as an amount sufficient to cover annual running costs. 



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