2023-03-31-accounts

				Risk and Internal Control
				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 comprehensive insurance	policies to				ensure
				that insurable risks are covered.
				The Purpose ofScouting
Summary	ofthe objects ofthe		charity set	Scouting exists to actively engage and support			young people
out in its	governing	document		in their personal development,
				empowering them to make a positive contribution				to society.
				The Values ofScouting
				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 ofScouting 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	ofthe main activities		in relation
to these	objects
				all sections enjoy a varied weekly		program

	~ contribution	~ contribution		made by	volunteers;	volunteers;	volunteers;
			policy on investments					.we value all time given by		volunteere who		give		up	their	time
								to enable our events to ha		en safel
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
								headin s.
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Summary		ofthe main achievements					of
		the	charitY during			the	Year	We have succesfully updated our heating				system to run
								more efficiently. Scout	camps have been		succseful				and	well
								attended.
Brief statement ofthe				charity's	policy		on
reserves								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 Executive Committee considers that					the	group should
								hold a sum equivalent	to	12 months	running			costs,		circa
								f20,000.
								The Group held reserves		of approximately			L'20,000 against
								this at year end.
Quantify	and	explain		any designations
	investment		policy and		objectives;
								Investment Policy
								The Group does not have		sufficient funds		to invest in longer
								term investments. The Group has therefore					adopted			a risk
								averse strategy to the	investment of its		funds.			All	funds are
								held in cash using	only	mainstream	banks			or building
								societies.