Leader, leader team, Trustees and fundraisers; without whom none of this would have been possible. ## **From the Group Scout Leader** The Group’s accounting year started as the world adjusted to life with Covid 19 and the very many challenges, demands, sadness and restrictions this brought to us all. Some of our adult team had to shield, some were furloughed or worked from home, whilst others continued their vital roles as essential workers. Despite the restrictions and challenges faced, they continued to meet virtually to plan and offer various Scouting challenges to our youth members; maintaining contact and steering members to one our most successful badge awarding years ever through badges-athome. Clearly, this wasn’t ideal for any of us, but their actions were borne out of duty and I think they did their very best under unprecedented circumstances, and I for one would like to say thank you and salute their efforts. We have been both delighted and grateful that the vast majority of member families have stuck with us; paying membership fees right through the lock-downs and restricted programme. For this we are enormously grateful. This has enabled us to cover all our annual operational costs. Success with grant applications to Northumberland County Council, the Lord High Sheriff of Northumberland, Choppington Parish Council and the Bernard Sunley Trust have enabled our Trustees to approve plans to renovate the hall toilets and to relocate the kitchen during the forthcoming school summer holidays – a project that has been several years in the making. Long-time supporter, Louise Johnson, joined the Beaver team as a Section Assistant along with Stacey Dodds, whilst Allison Morton took on the role of Assistant Beaver Scout Leader. Vikkie Everard completed the Cub Leader Wood Badge qualification. Assistant Scout Leader, Katie Smith, became an Assistant County Commissioner for Scouts and was awarded the Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service. Our Treasurer, Tania Clark, received the Award of Merit for over 10 years of exceptional service, and Group Supporter (our former Scout and Explorer Leader), Stuart Dobson, passed the astonishing milestone of over 40 years voluntary service to the Movement. Finally, our Secretary, Marlene Railton, Scout Leader, Ian Smith, and Cub Leader, Graeme Shiel, received commendations from the Lord High Sheriff for services to the community. We are immensely proud of their achievements and with them, look forward to happier times ahead - enjoying the _**Great Game of Scouting**_ . ## _**Tony Railton**_ ## **A message from the Group Executive Chairman** The last year has presented many new challenges for us all and I am pleased to say that our leader team has risen to those challenges; enabling young people to continue to enjoy Scouting under difficult circumstances. As we approach our Annual General Meeting where I will be standing-down after four years as your Chairman, I have reflected on the changes that have occurred at Stakeford Scouts in recent times: we moved from weekly cash subs payments to bank standing orders which has provided a firm financial footing and enabled Leaders to give more time to Scouting by eliminating time spent as cashiers. The Scout Hall has had its inefficient oil-fired system replaced with a modern gas-fired combi-boiler; there has been a variety of painting and building works. Kitchen and toilet improvements are in the pipeline after several years of fund-raising, enabling our young people, leaders and helpers to enjoy Scouting activities in an improved, pleasant and comfortable environment. In closing I would like to congratulate our GSL, Tony Railton, on being awarded the Scout Association’s Bar to the Silver Acorn in recognition of consistently distinguished service to the Movement for almost 30 years. _**Dave Holmes**_ ## **STAKEFORD SCOUT GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2021** TRUSTEES SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS AND REPORT YEAR ENDING 31 March 2021 |**TRUSTEES**
|Group Chairman|Mr Dave Holmes| |---|---|---| ||Group Secretary
Group Treasurer|Mrs Marlene Railton
Mrs Tania Clark| ||Group Scout Leader|Mr Tony Railton| ||Scout Leader|Mr Tim Chrisp| ||Cub Scout Leader|Mr Graeme Shiel| ||Beaver Scout Leader|Miss Kate Railton| ||Supporter/Trustee|Mr Stuart Dobson| ||Trustee|Mrs Jeanette Shiel| ||Trustee (Parent)|Mrs Rebecca Marshal| ||Nominated Trustee|Mr Chris Conroy| ||**SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS**
This year Previous|This year Previous|This year Previous| |---|---|---|---| |Year|Year|Year|Year| |||£ £|£ £| ||Total gross income for the year
40,299|40,299
19,004|19,004| ||Total gross expenditure for the year|Total gross expenditure for the year
14,034|| |23,788|||| ||Net income for the year 26,264|Net income for the year 26,264|Net income for the year 26,264- 4,784| ||Unrestricted cash and bank funds carried forward 8,701||Unrestricted cash and bank funds carried forward 8,701| ||10,050||| ||**Notes**||| ||Membership subscriptions to the Group 6,685|Membership subscriptions to the Group 6,685|Membership subscriptions to the Group 6,685| |6,990|||| ||Membership payments to the Scout Association* 1,689||Membership payments to the Scout Association* 1,689| |2,787|||| ||In-year grant income (all sources) 27,354|In-year grant income (all sources) 27,354|| ||Reserved funds (Hall renovation project) 27,354|Reserved funds (Hall renovation project) 27,354|| Fundraising during the past year has been exceptional and I am pleased that the Group is in a much better financial position as I end my term as Chair than it was when I started, due, in large part, to the hard work and efforts of the Group Scout 2,257 ## _**Aidan Mills, Theo Forest, Ievan Coulter, Matthew Coulter,**_ ## ***** _**The District Scout Council paid 45% (£ 1,325) of the total fee due (£**_ ## _**2,945)**_ ## **The scrutinised end-of-year account is available for inspection on request** **GROUP MEMBERSHIP** (based on the Scout Association member census January 2021 **)** |This year Previous|This year Previous|This year Previous|This year Previous|This year Previous| |---|---|---|---|---| |year||||| ||Beavers|24|24|24| ||Cubs|21|24|24| |Scouts|Scouts|18||23
| ||Group Youth membership|63||71
| ||Leaders/Sectional Assistants|11 11|11 11|11 11| |Executive Committee (excl.Leaders)|Executive Committee (excl.Leaders)|Executive Committee (excl.Leaders)|Executive Committee (excl.Leaders)6
|6| |Total Leaders/adult support|Total Leaders/adult support||17|17| |17|17|||| ## **Total Group membership 80** ## **88** ## _**Joshua Lewis, Thomas Gladwin, Taylor Anderson, Jack Morton,**_ ## _**Brooke Dodds, Ethan Tate and Henry Tong**_ _All gained the_ _**Chief Scout’s Bronze Award** - the highest Beaver award_ ## _**Very well done to**_ ## _**you all!**_ ## **Cub Scouts** Well done to Cubs who joined-in with online and Facebook activities, achieving success through our badges-athome initiative. _At the time of Report approval in June 2021 youth membership had risen to_ _**81** making total Group membership_ _**92**_ ## **Beaver Scouts** Beaver Scouts made good progress with badge work despite the lockdown and there has been successful completion of Challenge Awards. ## _**Jessica Donaldson, Harriet Jobling, Harry Robson and Tom Robson**_ - _All gained the_ _**Chief Scout’s Silver Award –** the highest Cub award_ _**Very well done**_ ## _**to you too!!**_ ## **Scout Troop** ## **Major objectives of the Group Trustees for the period 2021/22** - Recruitment of adult volunteers to sustain the youth programme - Management of and completion of planned Hall improvements - Progress Bellingburnhead Cottage project decisions - Recruitment of new Executive Committee parent members Scouts took part in a mixture of online and outdoor activities and have made excellent progress with badge work and Challenge Awards. ## _**Aaron Donaldson**_ Completed the Expedition Challenge and gained the _**Chief Scout’s Gold Award** - the highest Scout award_ _**Congratulations on this significant personal achievement!!**_ ## **Executive Committee** ## **Activities and achievements in the year 2020/21** - Trustees maintained appropriate structures to manage the Group in accordance with the Association’s Policies, Organisation and Rules. - GSL/Leader and Executive Committee meetings have been - held - Representation at District Meetings - Scrutinised annual accounts have been approved by the Trustees - Accounts and Group activities reported to the Charities Commission - Hall improvements were undertaken: additional handwashing facilities new windows at the front of the building, tree clearance. - Success with multiple grant applications to support ongoing costs and to fund finally agreed Hall improvements: renovation of toilet facilities and relocation of the kitchen. Trustees Annual Re ort For the period From 5th April 2020 31st March 2021 Charity name Stakeford Scout Group Registered charity number lif any) 516448 Charity's operating address The Scout Hall East View Choppington Northumberland NE62 SUF Postal Address Mr A Raillon 20 Shire Farm Grove Ashington Norlhumberland NE63 8XP Names of the charity Trustees Trustee Name Office held Mr D Holmes Mr A Railton Mrs M Raillon Mrs T Clark Miss K Raillon Mr G Shiel Mr T Chris Mrs J Shiel Mr S Dobson Mrs R Marshall Mr C Conroy Group Chairman Grou Scout Leader Grou Secreta Grou Treasurer Beaver Scout Leader Cub Scout Leader Scout Leader Trustee Grou Su orlerlTrustee Parent Trustee Trustee Stakeford Scout Group Income and Ex enditure INCOME From 5th April 2020 31st March 2021 5th April 2019 4th April 2020 Donatlons, legacies and slmilar income Membershi subscri lions Donations Gill Aid Donations IHal1 use Marra refund other similar income Activities, Camps, Etc.. Unrestricted 6,685.00 1,253.49 2,495 39 560.00 1,500.00 124.20 12,618.08 325.00 1.74 Unrestricted 6,990.00 3,811.00 2,765.85 3,066 20 18,038.05 954.90 11.45 Sub total Fundralslng Bank interest Grants Covid Grants Other grants Reserves 21,603.71 5,750.00 27,353.71 Reserves NCC & WDSC Sub total Total Gross Income 40,298.53 19,004.40 EXPENDITURE From To 5th April 2020 31st March 2021 5th April 2019 4th April 2020 Youth pro ramme and aclivilies, inc Panlo Water and Sewera Electrici &Gas Insurance airs and Renewals Gas installation Forreslr England Material and Equipment Bad èslNeckerchiefslLeader clothin Leaders and Hel ers ex enses Trainin 848.20 579.53 695.68 445.69 1,767.49 2,188.72 4,524.58 270.71 8,938 84 1,200.00 600.00 180.11 1,133.49 1,090.66 2,830 68 60.00 18800 1,SOO.00 2,786 75 2,608.00 23,788.05 OSM M2rra Membershi Camps 1,505.00 1,689.25 fees lo the Association" Sub total 14,034.33 Total Gross Expenditure 14,034.33 23,788.05 Balance 26,264.20 4,783.65 Gross f6e £3071.25 2020-2021- District Scout Councilpaid 45Yo of npembership fees amount lo Association (£1382.00) Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of year 2019-2020 Unrestricted 2020 - 2021 Unrestrlcted 2019 - 2020 Cash funds Bank current account Bank de osil account CashlFloats 5,226 48 3,213.96 260.56 8,701.00 6,577.33 3,212.22 260 56 10.050.11 Total cash Non moneta Bad e stock Others assets for charit 's own use 380.00 290.00 Sub total Sub total 380.00 290.00 Conlingenl liabilities and future obligations Reserves 2020- 2021 Reserves 20fj9-2020 Cash funds Bank current account 27,353.71 27,353.71 Total cash Total 36,434.71 10,340.11 The above income and expenditure account and slalement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on (the date of the Executive Committee meeting that approved the accountsl and signed on their behalf by Signatures Print Name Chairman T14KIIA Treasurer Independent Scrutineer's Report Stakeford Scout Group Independent SerLJtineers report on the accounts of the Group for year ending 04 April 2021 Respective responsibilities of Charity Trustees and Independant Scrutlneer Group Charity Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the annual accounts and. having concluded that neither the audit nor independent examination requirements of the Charity Act 1993 apply to this reporting period, Trustees have appointed an Independent Scrutineer to examine the account statements. 11 is the duty of the Independent Scrulinser lo undertake without Carrying out an audit or independent examination to scrulinise the accounts and lo report to the Charity Trustees. Basis of Scrutineer's Statement In accordance with the directions given in the Group's Conslilulion, I have s¢nJtinised the records and the accounts for the period S April 2020 to 31 March 2021 Scrutineer's Statement In my opinion the accounts are accurate in accordance with the records presented to me and comply with the Constitution of Stakeford Scout Group. Name Address /g Signed Dale 3/ts/21 Trustees Annual Re ort For the period From 5th April 2020 31st March 2021 Charity name Stakeford Scout Group Registered charity number lif any) 516448 Charity's operating address The Scout Hall East View Choppington Northumberland NE62 SUF Postal Address Mr A Raillon 20 Shire Farm Grove Ashington Norlhumberland NE63 8XP Names of the charity Trustees Trustee Name Office held Mr D Holmes Mr A Railton Mrs M Raillon Mrs T Clark Miss K Raillon Mr G Shiel Mr T Chris Mrs J Shiel Mr S Dobson Mrs R Marshall Mr C Conroy Group Chairman Grou Scout Leader Grou Secreta Grou Treasurer Beaver Scout Leader Cub Scout Leader Scout Leader Trustee Grou Su orlerlTrustee Parent Trustee Trustee Stakeford Scout Group Income and Ex enditure INCOME From 5th April 2020 31st March 2021 5th April 2019 4th April 2020 Donatlons, legacies and slmilar income Membershi subscri lions Donations Gill Aid Donations IHal1 use Marra refund other similar income Activities, Camps, Etc.. Unrestricted 6,685.00 1,253.49 2,495 39 560.00 1,500.00 124.20 12,618.08 325.00 1.74 Unrestricted 6,990.00 3,811.00 2,765.85 3,066 20 18,038.05 954.90 11.45 Sub total Fundralslng Bank interest Grants Covid Grants Other grants Reserves 21,603.71 5,750.00 27,353.71 Reserves NCC & WDSC Sub total Total Gross Income 40,298.53 19,004.40 EXPENDITURE From To 5th April 2020 31st March 2021 5th April 2019 4th April 2020 Youth pro ramme and aclivilies, inc Panlo Water and Sewera Electrici &Gas Insurance airs and Renewals Gas installation Forreslr England Material and Equipment Bad èslNeckerchiefslLeader clothin Leaders and Hel ers ex enses Trainin 848.20 579.53 695.68 445.69 1,767.49 2,188.72 4,524.58 270.71 8,938 84 1,200.00 600.00 180.11 1,133.49 1,090.66 2,830 68 60.00 18800 1,SOO.00 2,786 75 2,608.00 23,788.05 OSM M2rra Membershi Camps 1,505.00 1,689.25 fees lo the Association" Sub total 14,034.33 Total Gross Expenditure 14,034.33 23,788.05 Balance 26,264.20 4,783.65 Gross f6e £3071.25 2020-2021- District Scout Councilpaid 45Yo of npembership fees amount lo Association (£1382.00) Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of year 2019-2020 Unrestricted 2020 - 2021 Unrestrlcted 2019 - 2020 Cash funds Bank current account Bank de osil account CashlFloats 5,226 48 3,213.96 260.56 8,701.00 6,577.33 3,212.22 260 56 10.050.11 Total cash Non moneta Bad e stock Others assets for charit 's own use 380.00 290.00 Sub total Sub total 380.00 290.00 Conlingenl liabilities and future obligations Reserves 2020- 2021 Reserves 20fj9-2020 Cash funds Bank current account 27,353.71 27,353.71 Total cash Total 36,434.71 10,340.11 The above income and expenditure account and slalement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on (the date of the Executive Committee meeting that approved the accountsl and signed on their behalf by Signatures Print Name Chairman T14KIIA Treasurer Independent Scrutineer's Report Stakeford Scout Group Independent SerLJtineers report on the accounts of the Group for year ending 04 April 2021 Respective responsibilities of Charity Trustees and Independant Scrutlneer Group Charity Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the annual accounts and. having concluded that neither the audit nor independent examination requirements of the Charity Act 1993 apply to this reporting period, Trustees have appointed an Independent Scrutineer to examine the account statements. 11 is the duty of the Independent Scrulinser lo undertake without Carrying out an audit or independent examination to scrulinise the accounts and lo report to the Charity Trustees. Basis of Scrutineer's Statement In accordance with the directions given in the Group's Conslilulion, I have s¢nJtinised the records and the accounts for the period S April 2020 to 31 March 2021 Scrutineer's Statement In my opinion the accounts are accurate in accordance with the records presented to me and comply with the Constitution of Stakeford Scout Group. Name Address /g Signed Dale 3/ts/21