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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name 4th Leicester Scouts
Other names the charity is known by N/A
Registered charity number (if any) 5 1 3 3 3 3
HQ registration number
Charity’s principal address 230A Braunstone Lane
Leicester
Postcode L E 3 3 A S
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**whole year**| |---|---|---|---| ||Simon Falkner|GroupScout Leader|| ||Deborah Jones|Treasurer|| ||VijayPatel|Secretary|| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) _(These will be published in the annual report of the charity)_ Type of advisor Name Address 1 LT700001 (27 February 2024) **Section B** **Structure, governance and management** Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document The Group's governing documents are those of the 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. (e.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. (e.g. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, (e.g. appointed by, elected by) Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice) You may choose to include additional The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the information, where relevant, about: members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying 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) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them The Trustee Board consists of the Treasurer and 2 Trustees and meets every 3 months. Members of the Trustee Board complete Being a Scouts Trustee learning within the first 6 months of joining the Board. This Group Trustee Board exists to make sure the charity is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal requirements and the organisation's policies and rules. Their support helps other volunteers run highquality and safe programmes that gives young people skills for life. 2 LT700001 (27 February 2024) |**Section B**|**Structure, governance and management (continued)**| |---|---| ||**Risk and Internal Control**
The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to
which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been
reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate
against them. The main areas of concern that have been
identified are:
Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group
would request the use of buildings, property and equipment
from neighbouring organisations such as the church,
community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar
reciprocal arrangements exist with these organisations. The
Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in
place to mitigate against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The
group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of
activities should there be a major reduction in income. The
Board could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the
income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily
or permanently.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant
upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the
group. If there was a reduction in the number 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 complete closure of the Group.
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides
activities for all young people aged 4 to 18. If there was a
reduction in membership in a particular section or the group
as whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure of the Group.
**Risk and Internal Control (Specimen 2)**
The group has in place systems of internal controls that are
designed to provide reasonable assurance against material
mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all
payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to
ensure that insurable risks are covered.| 3 LT700001 (27 February 2024) |**Section C**|**Objectives and activities**| |---|---| |Summary of the objects of the charity set
out in its governing document|**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.
**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 by their Promise.| Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice) 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 4 LT700001 (27 February 2024) ||headings.| |---|---| ||| |**Section D**|**Achievements and performance**| |Summary of the main achievements of
the charity during the year|| ||Raising funds to purchase the Scout building outright.
Successful grand opening of the Scout builiding on 20th
April 2024.| |**Section E**|**Financial Review**| |---|---| |Quantify and explain any designations
Details of any funds materially in deficit
(circumstances plus steps to eliminate)
Further financial review details (optional information)
You**may choose**to include additional
information, where relevant, about:
• the charity’s principal sources of funds
(including any fundraising);
**Investment Policy**
The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a
consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in
longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The
Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the
investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only
mainstream banks or building societies.
The Group held reserves of approximately £14,000 against
this at year end. This is above the level required for
operating expenses.
**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 6 months running costs, circa £10,000.
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on
reserves|The Group held reserves of approximately £14,000 against
this at year end. This is above the level required for
operating expenses.
**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 6 months running costs, circa £10,000.| ||| ||| ||
**Investment Policy**
The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a
consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in
longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The
Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the
investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only
mainstream banks or building societies.| 5 LT700001 (27 February 2024) |• investment policy and objectives;
• how expenditure has supported the key
objectives of the charity;|The Group Trustee Board regularly monitors the levels of
bank balances and the interest rates received to ensure the
group obtains maximum value and income from its banking
arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using an
account that requires a period of notice before funds may be
withdrawn, before doing so the Group Trustee Board
considers the cash flow requirements.

| |---|---| |**Section F**|**Other Optional Information**| |---|---| |Plans for future periods (details of any
significant activities planned to achieve
them)|| ||Looking to raise funds to make car parking provisions on
some of the aquired land.| ||| |**Section G**|**Declaration**| The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees |Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Date
Position (eg Secretary, Chair)|_Simon Falkner_|_Simon Falkner_|_Simon Falkner_|_Simon Falkner_|_Simon Falkner_|_Simon Falkner_|_Vijay Patel_| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||||| ||Simon Falkner||||||VijayPatel| ||||||||| ||GroupScout Leader||||||Secretary| ||0
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4||||||| ||0|3|0|6|2|4|| 6 LT700001 (27 February 2024) ## **4th Leicester Scouts Accounts 2023/24** |Carried Forward
Income
Expenditure
**Income**
**DONATIONS**
S Falkner
Centrica
Bernard Sunley Foundation
Leic CMF
Leicestershire Council
Foyle Foundation
Mr & Mrs Howard
Mr G Berridge
Mr Gordon
Mr Houchen
**SUBS**
Beavers
Cubs
Scouts
Explorers
Blaby Lottery
Activities/camps
Tshirt Sales
Scout Shop
NS&I Interest
Gift Aid|105034.11
NS&I
78842.48
Current Account|669.43
16754.07
11.84
17435.34
776.55
156460.10
838.62
445.73
260.54
502.36
247.18
3335.60
0
509.25
259.64
442.00
80.10
460.50
619.02
72.00
107.98
625.40
278.68
120.00| |---|---|---| ||183876.59
Cash
166441.25
17435.34|11.84| |||17435.34| |||| ||**Expenditure**
SF Expenses
579.65
Purchase of Barn
2000.00
BGas
10000.00
E.on
3000.00
Water
40000.00
Insurance
10000.00
Maintenance
50.00
Capitation
500.00
Rates
100.00
Tents
50.00
Badges
Camp
AGM
1847.50
Explorers Activities
2777.50
Explorers Misc
1625.00
Online Youth Manager
1500.00
Misc
Cubs Activities
300.50
Cubs Misc
793.50
Scouts Misc
8.00
945.00
448.70
2317.13|| ## **4th Leicester Scouts Accounts 2023/24** |Carried Forward
Income
Expenditure
**Income**
**DONATIONS**
S Falkner
Centrica
Bernard Sunley Foundation
Leic CMF
Leicestershire Council
Foyle Foundation
Mr & Mrs Howard
Mr G Berridge
Mr Gordon
Mr Houchen
**SUBS**
Beavers
Cubs
Scouts
Explorers
Blaby Lottery
Activities/camps
Tshirt Sales
Scout Shop
NS&I Interest
Gift Aid|105034.11
NS&I
78842.48
Current Account|669.43
16754.07
11.84
17435.34
776.55
156460.10
838.62
445.73
260.54
502.36
247.18
3335.60
0
509.25
259.64
442.00
80.10
460.50
619.02
72.00
107.98
625.40
278.68
120.00| |---|---|---| ||183876.59
Cash
166441.25
17435.34|11.84| |||17435.34| |||| ||**Expenditure**
SF Expenses
579.65
Purchase of Barn
2000.00
BGas
10000.00
E.on
3000.00
Water
40000.00
Insurance
10000.00
Maintenance
50.00
Capitation
500.00
Rates
100.00
Tents
50.00
Badges
Camp
AGM
1847.50
Explorers Activities
2777.50
Explorers Misc
1625.00
Online Youth Manager
1500.00
Misc
Cubs Activities
300.50
Cubs Misc
793.50
Scouts Misc
8.00
945.00
448.70
2317.13||