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URMSTON AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT 2022/2023

2023 DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

Annual General Meeting

12th September @ 8pm

1[st] Davyhulme HQ

AGENDA

1. Introduction and welcome

  1. Apologies for absence

  2. To approve the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 14[th] September 2022

4. Governance topics

5.

Review of the previous year

6.

Making appointments

Close

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 1[ST] APRIL 2022 TO 31[ST] MARCH 2023

District President –

District Vice Presidents – Mrs Vera Crossley

Mrs Ellen McCaig

Charity name – Urmston and District Scout Council

Registered charity number – 520234

HQ registration number – 16809

Charity’s principal address – Mr William Outhwaite – District Secretary

5 Broadoaks Road,

Urmston, Manchester

M41 9DN

Names of the Charity trustees’ who manage the charity

Names of the Charity trustees’ who manage the charity
Trustee Name Office Dates acted if not for
whole year
Chris Knowles District Lead Volunteer ex-
officio
Graham Barrick – Chair of
Finance		 District Chair ex-officio
William Outhwaite District Secretaryex-officio From 14thSeptember 2022
TonyPickering District Treasurer ex-officio
District Explorer Scout
Commissioner ex-officio
District Youth Commissioner
ex-officio
Bob Spoors Elected Until 22ndMay2022
Chris Darn Elected
Paul Rostron Elected From 14thSeptember 2022
Connor O’Neill Elected From 14thSeptember 2022
Derek Jones Elected From 14thSeptember 2022
Beryl Brown Nominated
Carol Knowles Nominated
AndySpear Nominated
Janet Pearce Nominated From 14thSeptember 2022

Names and addresses of advisors

Type of advisor Name Address
Bank Trustee Savings Bank PO Box 373 Leeds LS14
9GQ
Bank Shawbrook Bank The Drive Great Warley
Brentwood Essex CM13
3BE
Independent Examiner Mrs Elizabeth Armstrong 32 Westmorland Road,
Urmston, Manchester M41
9HL

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Urmston District Scout Council held on Wednesday 14[th] September 2022

1 - The chairman opened the meeting on behalf of the DC with a prayer thanking the leaders and volunteers for their time and commitment to Scouting. Also, to remember those Scouters who gave so much for the benefit of young people in this District who have sadly “Gone Home” in the last year and Tom Porter and Colin Maguire both in hospital and Beryl Brown who has just come out of hospital.

He then welcomed everyone present especially Andy Connellan and Jacob Bond from County. It is good to be back doing face to face scouting after the pandemic and it is pleasing that the numbers of young people have increased nationally by 16% while GMW recorded 10% and Urmston’s was 13% due to the leaders who deliver Scouting every day of the week. It is pleasing to review the many risk assessments submitted for nights away. This means camping is back and every Group has been involved in weekend nights away and several Groups have held week long summer camps.

The District will be launching a new website in the Autumn which will be in line with Scout branding and colors.

Next year we will have six young people, one assistant leader and one IST member attending the world jamboree in South Korea.

You may have read the GMW members update which talked about change next year by creating a warmer welcome for new volunteers, simplifying volunteering by changing roles and team structures and making learning valuable, focused, and convenient. Also, by developing a new digital experience to reduce admin which includes replacing Compass with a new system next year. When these changes happen, it will be incumbent on all of us to embrace them. By developing and moving forward we will keep having a remarkable impact on the lives of young people and the communities they live in.

Thank you for your time

Thank you for your encouragement

Thank you for your commitment

I would like to leave you with one final thought about change and it is a quote by Helen Keller. A bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to make the turn.

2 - Apologies for absence. Bill Outhwaite, Andy and Barbara Spear, Sue Lowe, Debby Pullen, Alison Smethurst, Colin and Sandra Maguire, Tom Porter, Beryl Brown, Ross Hague-Knowles, Colin Winterbottom, and Gary Armstrong.

3 - To approve the minutes of the AGM held on 1st September 2021. Approval proposed by Michele Millington and seconded by Dave Smethurst. All in favor.

4 - To receive and consider the Trustees Annual Report. This was approved by Trustees.

5 - To receive and consider the Treasurers Annual Report and Audited Annual Statement of Accounts. Treasurers Report was approved by trustees. Largest expenditure this year for Jamboree.

6 - To propose a vote of thanks to the independent examiner Mrs Elizabeth Armstrong. Liz stepped in at short notice to audit the accounts after the usual auditor was taken, I will. The committee would like to thank Liz for all her help and hard work.

7 - To approve the DC’s nomination of District Chair. Graham Barrick was nominated and proposed by Tony Pickering and seconded by Derek Jones. All in favor.

8 - To elect the District Secretary. Janet Pearce stepping down and new nomination is Bill Outhwaite. Proposed by Carole Knowles and seconded by Michele Millington. All in favor.

9 - To elect the District Treasurer. Tony Pickering nominated. Proposed by Tina Winterbottom and seconded by Dave Smethurst. All in favor.

Tony will carry on for now but would like to step down so anyone willing to take on the role please see either Chris or Graham.

10 - To elect four members to the District Executive Committee. Tina Winterbottom and Dave Smethurst are stepping down after serving for many years with distinction. Many thanks to both for all their work and dedication.

New nominees are Chris Darn, Derek Jones, Paul Rostron, and Connor O’Neil. Proposed by Chris Knowles and seconded by Allan Millington. All in favor.

11 - To approve the DC’s nominations to the District Executive Committee. The nominations are Beryl Brown, Carole Knowles, Andy Spear and Janet Pearce. Proposed by Tony Pickering and seconded by Kath Pickering. All in favor.

12 - To elect a Group Scouter to represent the District on the County Scout Council. Michele Millington volunteered.

13 - To appoint an independent examiner for the District accounts. The nomination is Elizabeth Armstrong. Proposed by Tony Pickering and seconded by Dave Smethurst. All in favor.

14 - To reconfirm the following solutions.

present.

and supersedes all previous Constitutions.

All the above items were confirmed.

15 - Any Other Business. The following awards were made by the DC.

Graham Jackson five- and ten-year service awards.

Michele Millington fifteen-year service award.

Commission of Commendation award to Connor O’Neil

Silver Acorn to Ellen McCaig for services from 1968 to 2022

16 - Jacob Bond from County thanked everyone in District for all their hard work especially during the pandemic. All the changes will bring more volunteers into scouting. Well done to everyone receiving awards.

Graham said that at next year’s AGM there would be a presentation from the

Jamboree contingent and with that the meeting closed and everyone was invited to

have tea or coffee and biscuits.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The District’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 District 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.

The District is managed by the District Trustee Board, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout District 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.

The District Scout Council is the electoral body, which supports Scouting in the District. It is the body to which the District Trustee Board is accountable.

The Trustee Board exists to support the District Lead Volunteer in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment.

Members of the Trustee Board must act collectively as charity Trustees of the Scout District and in the best interests of its members in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

The District Trustees has identified the major risks to which they believe the District 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: the District is primarily reliant upon income from the District Levy and the Scout Shop. The District does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. Otherwise, the Trustee Board would have to raise the value of the District Levy to increase the income to the District on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently.

The District 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.

The District Finances continue to be in a healthy position as detailed in the Annual Statement of Accounts compiled by our Treasurer Mr Tony Pickering, and the District wishes to record its thanks for the work he has done.

The District Scout Shop continues to provide valuable support to District finances, and the Executive on behalf of the District, wishes to record its thanks to the team of volunteers who freely give their time to staff the shop every Saturday morning.

OBJECTIVES, ACTIVITIES, ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

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 cooperate 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.

The District meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

District Chair’s Report

As I write this report, the changes to Scouting that I talked about at last year’s AGM have commenced, changes that will benefit Scouting by adopting a team-based approach for leaders.

Scouts are moving to the next chapter in our Skills for Life journey, focusing on attracting, welcoming, and retaining volunteers to enable us to deliver Scouting to more young people. To make this happen, Scouts are making key changes to the way we operate by introducing a new volunteer journey and membership system.

We will work together to enhance the experience for our volunteers by:

To do this, Scouts are using team descriptions. Unlike role descriptions, where one volunteer takes on specific responsibilities (this can be a barrier for some volunteers joining or staying in Scouts), this approach means we can share the load among the team.

Scouts are making it clear that volunteers can get involved with just the tasks that work for their skills, interests, and free time. Teams can decide how to split the tasks up, according to who is in the team and what the local needs are.

Scouts new approach makes it easier for our current teams, as volunteers can give their time in a more sustainable way.

As volunteers in Scouts, we are proud to help young people step up, speak up, dream big and gain the skills they need for life

Thanks to you, young people find their place in the world, learn to believe in themselves and make a difference to their communities and society. No matter your background or experience, where you are based, or which team you are in, your time and skills help young people gain skills for life

By working together, and living our values of integrity, respect, care, belief and cooperation, our aim is to have a positive, safe, and rewarding experience as volunteers for a movement we truly believe in.

Our Culture is founded on our Values. That means that as volunteers we think carefully about the impact of our words and actions, and behave as role models for our young people. Here are the behaviours that we expect from each other in Scouts

When you read this report, the World Scout Jamboree in Korea will be over, and those who had the privilege to attend will have experienced something truly unforgettable that they will remember forever.

Our financial position remains strong and we were able to make grants to Groups with respect to the L T Naylor Memorial Fund, but it was disappointing that no Group made an application to the Shaw Memorial Fund.

The work carried out by Sue Lowe and her team in the Scout shop, together with our Badge Secretary Beryl Brown makes a significant financial contribution to District Funds from which all Groups benefit. Without this income, the District Levy would increase by several pounds. Please DO NOT make purchases for other sources.

Please remember, the District is always available to provide help and assistance wherever possible.

The Annual Census has indicated our membership to be 566 youth members, an increase of 40. Beavers decreased by 2, Cubs increased by 19, Scouts increased by 10 and Explorers increased by 13. Our adult Leader numbers have decreased by 4. The increase of 7.61% in our youth members is just below the County average of almost 9%. We are delighted to have made progress in membership from the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to everyone for your dedication and perseverance during what has been a challenging period. We are heading back in the right direction.

Thank you to all our volunteers who have continued to deliver Scouting to young people over the past year, this has massively helped to regain some of our youth members lost during the pandemic.

My thanks to all members of the Trustee Board for the contribution and support you give me, the District team, and to everybody in the District who freely give their time for the benefit of young people.

Let us not forget those who after many years of service to Scouting in Urmston and District have sadly ‘Gone Home.’

Finally, it would be remiss of me if I did not offer a personal and sincere thank you to Chris Knowles, who has decided to step down from his role as District Commissioner. He has provided me with continuing and unreserved support whilst leading the District with integrity and respect these last 9 years, upholding the values of Scouting. Thank you, and I am sure whatever you decide to do in the future, young people will continue to benefit from your experience, wisdom, and commitment, and finally thanks to Carole, for not only supporting Chris, but for all the work she does for the District.

Graham Barrick – District Chair

District Commissioner’s Report

Well, what a funny old year we’ve had here in Urmston and District Scouts.

We’ve lost too many ex and current Scouters this year young and not so young. To see so many leaders and friends at all these funerals was very humbling but at the same time showing we are doing somethings right here in Urmston and District to show the support given at these sad times.

Remembrance Parade this year WOW what a turn out again from the Scouts of Urmston and District and the comments we got from people to say how smart we all looked on parade.

It was great to hold our St Georges Day Parade again this year and again what lovely weather we couldn’t have asked for better, and again the turnout was fantastic everyone looked smart and paraded well, and we had some lovely comments on how nice it was to see everyone parading with flags around Urmston.

At both of these events I must say well done to Jemma, 3[rd] Davyhulme Band sounded really great on both these parades. I must also say congratulations to Jemma and the Band for passing the audition to be part of the parade at Euro Disney next year I see the fund raising has already started and I look forward to joining you at some of these events.

Scouting on a whole in Urmston seems to be going from strength to strength with lots of activities and camps going on.

We understand how some of the changes put in place from headquarters with risk assessments having to be submitted to Group and District sometimes, I thank you all for your understanding with this and working with us as the rules and regulations have changed sometimes daily.

Sue and the Scout shop team are doing a sterling job with all the issues they’ve faced with things being out of stock and long waits for badges. Great news we now have a card reading in the shop so card payments can be taken.

I’d like to thank Tony Pickering for all the hard work he’s put in as treasurer for the last 9 years and hope he has a rest when he hangs up his abacus after this AGM.

A BIG THANKS to each and every one of you for all your hard work and commitment you give to keep Scouting in Urmston and District growing and providing learning, enjoyment, and a sense of belonging to all our youth members.

And lastly after lots of talking with Carole and our Family we decided it was the right time for me to step down as your District Commissioner after 9 years at the helm we’ve ridden some rough seas and seen some calm horizons over those years.

I’ve enjoyed my time as DC giving out Woods, years’ service awards and well-earned good service awards to my fellow Scouters, but most of all I’ve enjoyed seeing the youth members having fun on camps, taking part in competitions and at meetings not to forget presenting them with awards.

I must finally thank Graham, Lorraine, and Carole for being my crew men always being on hand to talk to and offer advice.

I know that I’m handing over the helm to someone who has the same passion for scouting in Urmston if not more than me with him being Urmston born and bred, I’m sure you will be all on hand as I will to help Bob if he needs us.

After talking to Carole, I’ve just realised that I took over as DC from Jonathan Platt who I first meet at a the first now get out of that competition I set up and I also did his Chief Scout Interview and I hand over to Bob Wilson who I meet at the same competition and again I did his Chief Scout Interview somethings are just meant to happen.

Signing off one last time

But I will still be around…

Chris

Chris Knowles – District Commissioner Urmston and District Scouts

Lastly, we have had a sad year as we have had to say goodbye to some Scouters.

Colin Maguire – Leader at 1[st] Davyhulme

Joe Buckley – Former Leader at 3[rd] Flixton

Jonathan Wright – Former District Scouter

These are their last roles but between them they have held many appointments and are a great loss to the Urmston Scout Family.

The District is at full strength and everyone has been camping, hiking, and meeting at their HQ’s which is fantastic.

The Young Leaders have been attending their training courses and helping at their group sections and elsewhere which is great news as they are the leaders of the future.

St George’s Day Parade had to start from Davyhulme Park but was changed at speed due to travellers moving in on our starting location in April 22, the event was still a great hit and the turnout was impressive.

8[th] Flixton Beavers attending the County Beaver and Cub Camp 2022 and had a great time.

3D had a Jubilee Garden Party – enjoyed by all and this was fundraising for the Jamboree participants.

Beavers who had earned their Chief Bronze Awards attending The Celebration of Excellence in 2022. Well done to all that attending and achieved their awards.

Some great camps around the District and further afield. Great to see everyone camping and getting back into fully scouting.

Thank You

I would like to thank all the Leaders, Assistant Leaders, Young Leaders and any other helpers for Beavers and a massive B.R.A.V.O.

Michele Millington – ADC Beavers

It has been a year of continuing to get back to normal for all the sections with lots of activities taking place. All sections have reported strong numbers but more adult volunteers are required.

The usual section activities have been taking place with lots of badges being gained.

The sections have not had a dedicated ADC and so the leaders have taken on the task of arranging District activities alongside their own programme delivery. This requires exceptional dedication and the young people have been thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Some of the highlights of the year are:

Cubs took part in the County Chess Competition on 1oth March 2023 and had a great time. Cub Sports Day and Cub Cooking Competition were a huge success and enjoyed by all.

We had lots of Beavers and Cubs attend the County Beaver and Cub Camp at Bispham Scout Camp over the weekend of 8[th] to 10[th] July 2022. It was a hot weekend and they all had a great time.

The scouts had the busiest year competition wise with the District Football Competition taking place on 10[th] May 2022 at Lees Field in Flixton. 5th Urmston were the winners with 2[nd] Davyhulme coming second.

July 2022 saw the Scout Row Flag Camping Competition held at 5[th] Urmston Camping Grounds. There was a high standard demonstrated by all teams. 3[rd] Davyhulme were winners with 8[th] Flixton taking second place and 5[th] Urmston in third place.

The Scout and Explorer Bowling Competition took place on 9[th] February 2023 with a huge turnout of teams. 13 Scout teams competed and 3[rd] Davyhulme (B) won with 1[st] Davyhulme in second place and 5[th] Urmston (A) in third place. 7 Explorer teams took part with 5[th] Urmston winning, 2[nd] Davyhulme in second place and 3[rd] Davyhulme in third place.

The Scout’s Scoutcraft Competition took place on 5[th] March 2023 with teams working round a number of skills bases. 5[th] Urmston were the winners with 2[nd] Urmston in second place and 1[st] Davyhulme in third place.

We had a large number of Explorer’s achieve their Young Leader Award throughout the year with presentation taking place on 25[th] May 2022 and 31[st] March 2023. They all have worked hard to achieve this award and been a huge asset to the sections they have helping.

None of the activities and events can take place without our leaders. Their enthusiasm and dedication are inspirational and we owe them all a huge BRAVO!

Bob Wilson - District Lead Volunteer

Assistant County Commissioner (Scouts)

Urmston and District Scout Active Support Unit has, over the last year after the restrictions of Covid, been able to return to some of our monthly events, although some had to be cancelled due to circumstances at the venues.

Our first event was assisting with the marshalling at the St. Georges Day Parade in April, we have had a tour of Barton Airport, games afternoon at 1[st] Davyhulme and Noggin and Natter at the Lord Nelson, a visit to the Sale Gang Show and our Annual Meeting in March.

We have also had some lovely meals at the Club House and Sale Water Park.

In September the SASU/Fellowship celebrated their 40[th] anniversary with a meal at the Club House and a big thank you to Lorraine Barrick for providing a lovely celebratory cake.

In December 2022 we lost one of our members. Colin Maguire who had been a leader of 1[st] Davyhulme for over 37 years mainly as a Cub Leader, died peacefully in St. Ann’s Hospice. Colin will be missed by both his Group and as a member of the SAS.

Finally, I should like to thank Janet Pearce for her continuing help in assisting/arranging our events programme ensuring the Urmston & District Active Support Unit continues to flourish.

Derek Jones – District Scout Active Support Manager

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The District accounts have been independently examined by Liz Armstrong.

The accounts are presented in a Receipts and Payments format recommended the ‘Charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP),’ which forms part of The Scout Association Policy, Organisation & Rules (POR).

The District's Income and Expenditure is very small and therefore does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The District has therefore adopted a low-risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

The District Trustee Board 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. Occasionally this may involve using an account that requires a period of notice before funds may be withdrawn, before doing so the District Trustee Board considers the cash flow requirements.

The District’s policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District Scout Council should income and fundraising activities fall short. The District Trustee Board considers the District should hold a sum equivalent to 24 months running costs, circa £30,000 The District held reserves of approximately £40,000 against this at year end.

No capital purchases were made during the year.

Only the Scout Shop records its own financial accounts and these are consolidated within the District Accounts.

The District Scouting equipment was valued in the year 1996/97 at £3618.99. From 1[st] April 1998, the value of the equipment, plus any additions at cost, has been depreciated at the rate of 15%. All equipment has been scrapped because it was no longer regarded as being safe.

Apart from the General Funds and Designated Funds, the Urmston District Council has two Restricted Funds:

The L T Naylor Disbursement Fund receives interest on investments in The Charities Aid Foundation Income Bond. The Finance and General Purposes Committee can make awards to Groups within the District up to the value of the total interest received in any single year. The purposes for which awards are made are special projects. Awards are not for routine maintenance.

The Shaw Memorial Fund was established to assist Groups in relation to projects (other than the International Jamboree) connected to the furtherance of International Scouting

assistance and to enable members with disabilities to enjoy and participate in the activities of the movement more fully.

Awards from both funds help to further the aims of Scouting within the District. Awards can be made only prior to the commencement of the project.

The rules of the L T Naylor fund require any surplus of the income received but not disbursed, to be re-invested in the capital. Any surplus of income from the Shaw Memorial Fund but not disbursed may either be held for disbursement at a later stage or alternatively added to the capital sum at the discretion of the Trustee Board.

The District Trustee Board has determined that applications for the above funds should be made to the District Secretary on an annual basis and not later than 31[st] January in any one year.

All applications must be strictly in accordance with the Constitution and Rules for Administration of the respective Fund, details of which can be obtained from the District Secretary.

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signatures

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Full names
Graham Barrick Bill Outhwaite
Position
District Chair District Secretary
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URMSTON and DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL (Charity no. 520234) Receipts and Payments Account

Year start date Year start date Year start date Year start date Year end date
31st March
2023
For the year
from		 1st April 2022 To 31st March
2023
Receipts and payments
Receipts Unrestricted
funds
£
26,826
586
6,738
-
288
34,438
-
-
-
34,438		 Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
102
102
-
-
-
-
-
943
684
1,627
-
1,729
-
2022/23		 Total funds
£
26,826
688
6,738
-
288
34,539
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
943
684
-
1,627
36,167
-
36,167		 2021/22
Total funds
£
Donations, legacies and similar
income
Membership subscriptions 26,826 24,302
Donations 586 620
Scout Shop 6,738 7,622
Activities - 850
Training Courses 288 901
Sub total 34,438 34,295
Grants
Maintenance Grant
Other grants
Sub total - -
Fundraising Events (gross)
Other fundraising activities
Sub total - -
Investment income
Bank interest 105
Building Society interest -
Lesley T Naylor -
Shaw Memorial -
Other investment income -
Sub total - 105
Total Gross Income
Asset and investment sales, etc.
Total receipts
34,400
- - - - -
34,438 1,729 -
34,438 1,729 - 36,167 34,400

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URMSTON and DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL (Charity no. 520234) Receipts and Payments Account

Year start date Year start date Year start date Year start date Year end date
31st March
2022		 Year end date
31st March
2022
For the year
from		 1st April 2021 To 31st March
2022
Receipts and payments
Payments Unrestricted
funds
£
23,144
1,429
793
380
63
7,571
1,500
195
177
314
100
8,250
720
145
44,780
-
44,780		 Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
2022/23		 Total funds
£		 2021/22
Total funds
£
Charitable Payments
Membership subscriptions paid 23,144 23,144 21,158
Youth programme and activities 1,429 1,429 977
Adult support and training 793 793 999
Rent 380 380 380
Grant from L T Naylor Fund - 202
Grant from Shaw Memorial Fund -
Insurance 63 63 107
Scout Shop 7,571 7,571 7,380
St George's Day Parade 1,500 1,500 -
Printing and photocopying 195 195 -
Video Licence 177 177 161
Uniforms / Badges 314 314 169
AGM 100 100 -
Jamboree 8,250 8,250 4,500
Website 720
Poppy Wreath - 37
Trustee Expenses 145 145 58
Sub total 44,780 44,060 36,128
Fundraising expenses
Detail 1 - -
Detail 2 - -
Detail 3 - -
Other fundraising costs - -
Sub total - - -
Total Gross Expenditure
Asset and investment
purchases, etc.
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
Transfers between funds
Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
36,128
1,947
-		 - 1,947 -
44,780
- 10,343
- 10,343		 - 1,947
- 218
- 218		 -
-
-
36,128
- 10,343 - 218 - - 10,561 - 1,728
-
-
- 10,343 - 218 - - 10,561 - 1,728

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Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year

Unrestricted
funds
£		 Unrestricted
funds
£		 Unrestricted
funds
£		 Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
2022/23		 Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
2022/23		 Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
2022/23		 Total funds
£		 Total funds
£		 2021/22
Total funds
£
Cash funds
TSB Current Account 11,831 11,831 18,898
TSB - L T Naylor 7,261 7,261 6,318
TSB - Shaw Memorial 1,557 1,557 772
CAF Fixed Interest Fund - L T Naylor 14,634 14,634 16,327
CAF Fixed Interest Fund - Shaw Memorial 13,890 13,890 14,144
Shawbrook Bank 25,646 25,646 25,646
Barclays - Scout Shop 3,408 3,408 5,827
Cash/Floats 36 36 42
Total cash funds 40,920 37,343 - 78,263 87,974
Other monetary assets
Tax claim - -
Debts due from the
County/Area/District/Group		 - -
Insurance claim - -
Sub total - - - - -
Investment assets -
-
-
Investment property - detail - - - -
Quoted investments - - - -
Other investments - detail - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Non monetary assets for
charity's own use		 -
-
-
-
-
Badge stock - - - 626
Shop stock 1,645 - 1,645 1,869
Other stock - - - -
Scouting equipment, furniture etc - - - -
Other - - - -
Sub total 1,645 - - 1,645 2,495
Liabilities -
-
-
-
-
Accounts not yet paid - - - -
Expenses incurred but not invoiced - - - -
Subscriptions not yet paid - - - -
Loan - detail - - - -
Other liabilities - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total net assets 42,565 37,343 - 79,908 90,469

The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 29th June 2023 and signed on their behalf by

eir behalf by
Signature Print Name
Graham Barrick - Chair
Tony Pickering - Treasurer

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LT700006 - Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees (July 2019)

England & Wales

Unqualified report for a non-company charity preparing receipts and payments accounts with a gross income of £250,000 or less in the relevant financial year

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Urmston and District Scout Council

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Urmston and District for the year ended 31[st] March 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of Urmston and District you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of Urmston and District accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of Urmston and District as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:

Name: ELIZABETH R ARMSTRONG

Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): FCCA

Address: 32 WESTMORLAND ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, M41 9HL

Date: 12[TH] AUGUST 2022