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2024-08-31-accounts

73rd Derby (Allestree) Scout Group Trustee’s Annual Report 2023/24

Reporting period: 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2024 Charity No: 520628 HQ Registration: 10011246 Address: Woodlands Road, Allestree, Derby DE22 2UE

Trustees & Advisors

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Mark Silo – Chair (elected 15/10/23) Elaine Bond – Group Lead Volunteer [ex officio] Edward Powell – Deputy Chair (resigned 15/10/23) Kristy Seal – Treasurer Gerald Price – Elected Keely Kemp – Co-opted (08/02/24) / Elected (13/07/24) Laura Robinson – Elected (Squirrels) Matt Bond – Elected (Cherokees) Richard Smith – Elected (Mohawks) Gareth Mitchell - Elected (Lions) Josh Kawalek - Elected (Tigers) Peter Favell – Elected (Pumas) Hazel Webster - Elected (Jaguars)

Names of advisors

Elizabeth Williams – Minutes Secretary Mark Wright – Olympus Explorer Leader (right of attendance under partnership agreement) Pete Loftus – District Commissioner (right of attendance under POR)

Honorary President

Maragret Roome

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Structure, governance and management

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 (POR).

The Group is a charitable trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts.

The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group, 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 Board consists of independent representatives (Chair, Deputy Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, plus one other) together with the Group Scout Leader, individual section leaders (if opted to take on the responsibility or elected) and meets termly. Appointment or election of Trustees is done in accordance with POR.

The Board exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment and is responsible for:

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. 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 or rent. The Group is primarily reliant upon income from rent, subscriptions and fundraising. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Committee 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 14. 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.

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Objectives and activities

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:

Summary of the main activities

The Group aims to support the mission of Scouting: directly through the provision of a Scouting programme for young people aged 4 to 14 years old; and indirectly through the provision of premises for the Olympus Explorer Unit, (which provides a Scouting programme for young people aged 14 to 18 years old,) and through the renting of its premises to a playgroup and a breakfast club.

Applications for membership are welcomed from all young people aged 4 to 14 living in Allestree and the surrounding area. The Group seeks involvement from the whole community as volunteers and supporters. All adults wishing to become members or to work with children are vetted in accordance with Scout Association policy. The Group runs fundraising events which are open to all members of the public. The Groups premises are available for hire by members of the public.

At present the Group consists of one Squirrel Scout Drey, two Beaver Scout colonies, two Cub Scout packs, and two Scout troops. As at 31/1/24 (the date of the Scout national census) the Group had 175 young people under 18 years and 58 adult volunteers. (2023: 165 young people under 18 years and 48 adult volunteers).

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 headings.

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Achievements and performance

The group arranged 18 nights away experiences over the year, including beaver camp, cub camp, 5 scouts camps and 2 scout expedition challenges. All sections were able to provide at least 1 night away during the year.

For the first time in 25 years, the group carried out an long international expedition – a week camp at the Scout Centrum in Rotterdam. The expedition consisted of 28 young people with 8 leaders. Activities included water orienteering, Moi Goleki (a water assault course), raft building, climbing, laser tag & a beach walk. There were also trips to Rotterdam city, Mini Land & the water park at Duinrell.

Both cub packs entered teams in to the Derby Noth district competition, the Richard Edwards Trophy; with a team from Tigers winning the prize!

Both scout troops entered the district Ready Steady Cook competition, with Jaguars coming first place!

Our Panther Target Sports team offer archery, tomahawk, air rifle/pistol & crossbow activities to members of the group through regular weekly sessions & also supporting all the sections to offer target sports in their program. In the Big Shoot, a Derbyshire scouts county competition held in May, they achieved 4 gold, 4 sliver, & 2 bronze medals and well as winning the Team Challenge Trophy.

The group was invited to join the second Allestree Poppy Parade in November ’23 to mark remembrance Sunday. There was good attendance by all sections, with wreaths laid by squirrels, beavers, cubs & scouts. Representatives from all sections also supported poppy sales at Park farm the day before, helping to raise over £500. We have received positive feedback from the community.

We have been successful recruiting new leaders in Tiger cubs, securing the future of the section. However, further support is still needed in Cherokee beavers.

We established a new fundraising team, who have been successful in nearly doubling our fundraising income.

The following youth top awards were presented:

Woodbadge (Adult Training award)

Adult awards for good service

We note the passing of Gill Hannah in March 2024. Gill was a beaver leader in the 73rd from the late 1980s to the early 2000s; and carried on as a leader in scouting when she & her husband Mike moved to the Netherlands. They subsequently retired to the UK.

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Financial Review

Total income for the group was £60,860.88, with expenditure of £71,866.83, a net loss of £11,005.95 over the year. This is a further decline on the prior year (net loss of £666.13), largely due to the purchase of a new minibus and unforeseen urgent vehicle repairs. It is anticipated that in 24/25 the sale of the old minibus & a gift-aid claim for the prior 4 years should offset these costs.

Reserves Policy

The Group’s policy on operating balances & reserves is to:

Operating balances are reviewed termly by the trustees.

The group level reserves were £45,232.85 as of 31[st] August 2024.

Investment Policy

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

Non-Financial Assets

The group holds its land and buildings in the accounts at cost. Other expenditure that creates a fixed asset (eg equipment or vehicles) is expended in year of purchase

The buildings (main hall, annex, garage) & land are owned by the group, held in trust on our behalf by the Scout Association Corporate Trust. The buildings are currently insured for £1.01M, with a ratable value of £11,000.

The group also owns:

Other Information

Income & expenditure are both significantly higher than the prior year due to the very successful international camp in Rotterdam. The camp itself generated a surplus, which will be used in line with the reserves policy above. It is planned there will be an international camp every other year going forwards which will cause a regular fluctuations in income & expenditure in alternate years.

Due to timing of payments £2842 of rental income for July & August 2023 is included in this years figures, overstating the movement between years. This is largely offset by delayed payments totalling £2090.35 that were due in the same period. This was caused by the unwinding of banking issues in the prior year outside our control.

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Receipts & Payments Summary

YEAR ENDING 31/08/2024 YEAR ENDING 31/08/2024 YEAR ENDING
31/08/2023
YEAR ENDING
31/08/2023
Comments
RECEIPTS
MembershipSubscriptions 18,408.11 15,304.40 Subs
Lesspaid (8,413.00) (7,609.50) Paid to District for Capitation
Subtotal Membership 9,995.11 7,694.90
Interest on Deposits 668.21 407.39 Virgin Account
Donations/Grants - 432.58
ActivityIncome 26,274.33 26,942.54 16,519.78 17,359.75
FUND RAISING(gross)
Summer BBQ 1,758.35 0.00
Campfire Carols 0.00 566.55
ScrapMetal 159.70 0.00
Winter Fair 910.18 0.00
Other Fundraising 131.00 1,074.35
Subtotal Fundraising 2,959.23 1,640.90
Sale of Uniform, badges, Books Etc 0.00 0.00
Other income(show detail)
Income tax recovered on Subscriptions 0.00 0.00
Rent Received 20,794.00 14,560.00 Busy Bees & Olympus Explorers Hall Hire
Sale of equipment/vehicle 0.00 0.00
Misc. Income 170.00 438.14
Subtotal Other Income 20,964.00 14,998.14
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR 60,860.88 41,693.69
PAYMENTS
Premises
Light and Heat 4,543.18 2,999.13
Water 717.54 713.06
Telephone and Broadband 610.04 366.53
Refuse Collection 650.36 531.68
Other Repairs, Renewals & Consumables 2,540.71 3,884.43
Subtotal Premises costs 9,061.83 8,494.83
Insurance 2,086.32 2,038.76
Donations 62.15 0.00
Activities Expenses 32,320.11 17,823.42
Fund Raising Expenses
Campfire Carols 0 173.66
Summer BBQ 295.58 0.00
Winter Fair 0.00 0.00
Other Fundraising 0.00 48.00
Subtotal Fund Raising Expenses 295.58 221.66
Administration Expenses 0.00 0.00
Other Expenses
Leaders' Training 0.00 0.00
Gifts and Presentations 0.00 67.88
Purchase of Clothingand Badges 5,170.28 4,775.29
Vehicle Expenses 8,536.01 4,269.57
Purchase of Equipment
Minibus 7,250.00 0.00
Camping 2,458.10 1,315.84
HQ 0.00 0.00
Activity 4,626.45 3,352.57 Inc. new rifles, archerybows & climbingequipment
Subtotal Other Expenses 28,040.84 13,781.15
TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR 71,866.83 42,359.82
SUMMARY
TOTAL RECEIPTS 60,860.88 41,693.69
TOTAL PAYMENTS 71,866.83 42,359.82
NET RECEIPTS(PAYMENTS) FOR THE YEAR (11,005.95) (666.13)
CASH & BANK BROUGHT FORWARD 72,311.73 72,977.86
CASH & BANK CARRIED FORWARD 61,305.78 72,311.73
CHANGE IN FUNDS (11,005.95) (666.13)
Group Squirrels Cherokee Mohawk Lions Tigers Puma
Scouts
Scout Camp Cub Camp Panther
Target
Sports
Internationa
l Camp
Jaguar
Scouts
Total Group
RECEIPTS
Membership Subscriptions 0.00 2,412.50 1,640.00 3,327.50 2,860.00 1,487.50 3,627.61 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,053.00 18,408.11
Less paid (8,413.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (8,413.00)
Subtotal Membership (8,413.00) 2,412.50 1,640.00 3,327.50 2,860.00 1,487.50 3,627.61 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,053.00 9,995.11
Transfers between Sections 549.92 (1,350.30) (1,418.00) (1,392.00) (3,465.94) (2,177.50) (1,597.50) 1,121.64 2,795.00 930.73 8,592.45 (2,588.50) 0.00
Interest on Deposits 668.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 668.21
Donations 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Activity Income 0.00 1,256.30 1,062.00 1,925.00 3,252.50 2,186.75 821.10 2,208.66 15.00 1,605.50 9,399.52 2,542.00 26,274.33
Subtotal 1,218.13 (94.00) (356.00) 533.00 (213.44) 9.25 (776.40) 3,330.30 2,810.00 2,536.23 17,991.97 (46.50) 26,942.54
FUND RAISING(gross)
Summer BBQ 1,758.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,758.35
Campfire Carols 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Scrap Metal 159.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 159.70
Winter Fair 910.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 910.18
Other Fundraising 0.00 0.00 0.00 131.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 131.00
Subtotal Fundraising 2,828.23 0.00 0.00 131.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,959.23
Sale of Uniform, badges, Books Etc 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other income (show detail) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Income tax recovered on Subscriptions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Rent 20,794.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20,794.00
Sale of equipment/vehicle 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Misc 0.00 0.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 170.00
Subtotal Other Income 20,794.00 0.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 20,964.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR 16,427.36 2,318.50 1,284.00 4,141.50 2,646.56 1,496.75 2,851.21 3,330.30 2,810.00 2,556.23 17,991.97 3,006.50 60,860.88
PAYMENTS
Premises
Light and Heat (4,543.18) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (4,543.18)
Water (717.54) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (717.54)
Internet (610.04) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (610.04)
Refuse Collection (650.36) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (650.36)
Main Hall Floor Reseal 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Electrics Repairs & Upgrades 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Repairs, Renewals & Consumables (2,540.71) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (2,540.71)
Subtotal Premises costs (9,061.83) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (9,061.83)
Insurance (2,086.32) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (2,086.32)
Donations 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (62.15) (62.15)
Activities Expenses 0.00 (1,885.04) (2,221.11) (3,520.68) (2,576.49) (2,417.18) (1,001.76) (2,748.86) (3,331.07) (1,149.72) (7,658.32) (3,809.88) (32,320.11)
Fund Raising Expenses
Campfire Carols 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Summer BBQ (295.58) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (295.58)
Winter Fair 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Subtotal Fund Raising Expenses (295.58) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (295.58)
Administration Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Expenses
Leaders'Training & Memberships 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Gifts and Presentations 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Purchase of Clothing and Badges (3,454.60) (165.72) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (54.00) 0.00 0.00 (240.00) (894.98) (360.98) (5,170.28)
Vehicle Expenses (7,195.78) (25.01) 0.00 0.00 0.00 (189.37) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (732.25) (393.60) (8,536.01)
Purchase of Equipment 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Camping (2,458.10) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (2,458.10)
HQ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Minibus 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (7,250.00) 0.00 (7,250.00)
Activity (3,222.35) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (62.83) 0.00 (137.70) (1,203.57) 0.00 0.00 (4,626.45)
Subtotal Other Expenses (16,330.83) (190.73) 0.00 0.00 0.00 (189.37) (116.83) 0.00 (137.70) (1,443.57) (8,877.23) (754.58) (28,040.84)
TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR (27,774.56) (2,075.77) (2,221.11) (3,520.68) (2,576.49) (2,606.55) (1,118.59) (2,748.86) (3,468.77) (2,593.29) (16,535.55) (4,626.61) (71,866.83)
SUMMARY
TOTAL RECEIPTS 16,427.36 2,318.50 1,284.00 4,141.50 2,646.56 1,496.75 2,851.21 3,330.30 2,810.00 2,556.23 17,991.97 3,006.50 60,860.88
TOTAL PAYMENTS (27,774.56) (2,075.77) (2,221.11) (3,520.68) (2,576.49) (2,606.55) (1,118.59) (2,748.86) (3,468.77) (2,593.29) (16,535.55) (4,626.61) (71,866.83)
NET RECEIPTS(PAYMENTS) FOR THE YEAR (11,347.20) 242.73 (937.11) 620.82 70.07 (1,109.80) 1,732.62 581.44 (658.77) (37.06) 1,456.42 (1,620.11) (11,005.95)

Declaration Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report & accounts above. The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report & accounts above.

Signature . Signature LE Full Name Mark Silo Full Name Mark Silo Position Chair Position Chair Date 23% May 2025 Date 23[rd] May 2025

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