CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustsesl membors of 18t Weaverham Sea Scout Group On accounts for the year ended 29 February 2024 Charlty no (if any) 520269 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust.) for the year ended 2910212024. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are resF)onsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (o in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Slgned: Date: Name: Mrs l Hulme Relevant professional qualiflcatlon(s) or body (If any): Address: 28 Brownsville Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4PE IER October 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detsils of any items that the examiner wlshes to disclose. IER October 2018 1st WEAVERHAM SEA SCOUT GROUP SCOUT HALL CHURCH STREET, WEAVEAHAM NORTHWICH. CHESHIRE CHARITY REG No 520269 Scouts ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 BALANCE SHEET 2024 2023 CURRENT ASSETS Bank current account NS&I account Cash in hand 10,003.52 6,369.54 61.16 6,009.88 6,320.64 78.53 TOTAL ASSETS 16 434.22 12 409.05 REPRESENTED BY.. PENIN BALAN Bank current account National Savings Bank Cash in hand 6,009.88 6,320.64 78.53 11,080.81 6,314.76 129.43 TOTAL OPENING BALANCES 12 409.05 17 525.00 SURPLUSIDEFICIT FOR THE YEAR (CARRIED FROM REVENUE ACCOUNT) 4,025.17 -5,115.95 TOTAL FUNDS 16,434.22 12,409.05 Inde endent Examinerfs Re ort: The attached Receipts and Payments Account has been examined by myself and is in accordance with the books and vouchers. The receipts and payments as shown are, to the best of my knowledge, authorised / Ik/ 2K+ Signed: Date.. Mrs l Hulme 1st WEAVERHAM SEA SCOUT GROUP SCOLrr HALL CHURCH STREET. WEAVEAHAM NORTHWKH, CHESHIRE CHARITY REG No 520269 Scouts INCOME 2024 2023 Grants etc.. CWAC grants WPC Grant Other grants and donations 500.00 540.00 5.00 505.00 540.00 Fund raisin Burns Night Quizzes CRTA events AmazonlEasyfundraising 3,384.00 1,597.00 1,014.00 65.62 3,418.00 675.00 59.89 6,060.62 5,669.44 320.45 48.90 5,951.84 1,493.87 5,867.30 25,917.42 4,152.89 1,924.62 521.37 5.88 4,226.00 Membership Gift Aid Interest on savingslcU￿enI alc Camps and other section outings Miscellaneous Halllmarqueelcrockery hire TOTAL INCOME 4,662.96 16.033.72 EXPENDITURE Scout Hall running costs.. Gas & electriclty Insurance Maintenance Telephone and broadband Water 3,563.15 1,667.10 2,801.05 411.74 263.65 1,428.44 1,308.48 3,883.13 351.09 212.76 8,706.69 7,183.90 Fund raising: Bums Night Quizzes etc CRTA events 1,223.79 704.27 579.89 1.310.97 655.92 2,507.95 1,966.89 Scout equipment & expenditure Camps and other section outings Miscellaneous Training and sailing fees Ukraine neckers 4,125.96 2,460.69 1.015.39 4,466.37 986.71 843.60 1,333.50 7,602.04 3,000.00 7,630.18 2,592.00 1.715.10 61.60 21,149.67 Scouts membership Building costs Miscellaneous TOTAL EXPENDITURE 75.57 21,892.25 SURPLUSI(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 4,025.17 -5,115.95 ## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 1 March 2023 To 29 February 2024** **Charity name: 1[st] Weaverham Sea Scout Group** ## **Charity registration number: 520269** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|**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 those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|Each section within 1st Weaverham Sea
Scout Group (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and
Explorers) follow elements of the
programme laid down by the Scout
Association. This includes activities carried
out within the Scout Hall, camps and
various water activities such as canoeing
and sailing.| Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees confirm that they have had whether the trustees have regard to the Charity Commission guidance had regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|We have continued to build on the success
of the group following completion of our
new Hall in 2022.
Scouting activities in terms of section
meetings continued, combining a mixture of
games and activities towards scouting
awards as described on the scouting
website scouts.org.uk. For the younger
section these included craft work,
communication skills, internet safety, team
work and road safety.
Outdoor boating activities also continued
and members were able to sail and kayak
throughout the summer months.
Fund-raising activities carried on, including
two Quiz Nights held in the Hall – the first
for three years since the COVID-enforced
hiatus – and another successful Burns
Night supper, which was held in the local
Community Centre . In addition we staged| two events sponsored by Cheshire Rural Touring Arts, which is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and presents a diverse mix of professional theatre, music, dance, and family shows to bring novel social experiences to Weaverham. All this is representative of a thriving asset to the local community. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|See above| |---|---|---| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|See above| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|| |Other||| ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|Total funds at the end of the year were
£16,434.22| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|We have some continuing maintenance
work to complete, and we intend to
purchase a set of paddleboards to further
increase the Groups water-based activities,
but the balance of the reserves are held in
order to finance the ongoing activities of the
Group.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£16,434.22| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|n/a| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|None| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|none| **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|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.| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|The Group is a trust established under its
rules which are common to all Scouts.| |Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|The Trustees are appointed in accordance
with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of
The Scout Association.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |||| |---|---|---| |Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51|| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|| |Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51|| |Other||| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|1stWeaverham Sea Scout Group| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|| |Registered charity number|520269| |Charity’s principal address|Scout Hall
Church Street
Weaverham
CW8 3NJ| ||| ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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**year **|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Mr Robert Lloyd|GroupScout leader||| ||Mr Geoff Hornby|Chairman|From June 2023|| ||Mr Brian Williams|Treasurer||| ||Mrs Victoria Rushton|Secretary|From June 2023|| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity **Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year** ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for None safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ## **Additional information (optional)** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** |**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**| |---|---|---| |**Type of**
**adviser**
**Name**
**Address**||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**||| |||| ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details None ## **Other optional information** ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** |**Signature(s)**
**Full name(s)**
**Position (eg Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**
**Date**|Robert Lloyd|Brian Williams| |---|---|---| ||Robert Lloyd|Brian Williams| ||
Group Scout Leader|Treasurer| ||25/07/2024
02/12/2024|| ||25/07/2024||