Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2021 Period start date To 31[st] March 2022 Period end date
Charity name: 2/77TH MANCHESTER (2ND WHALLEY RANGE) GROUP OF SCOUTS
Charity registration number: 521608
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Trust's objective, as laid out in the Trust Deed, is the provision of activities for the furtherance of Scouting. As Scouts, the Trustees are guided by the values of Integrity, Respect, Care, Belief and Co- operation. Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together & enjoy what they are doing & have fun; take part in activities indoors & outdoors; learn by doing; share in spiritual reflection & make good choices; undertake new & challenging activities; make & 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 |
To provide education/training, arts, culture and outdoor activities for children and young people. To provide a venue for the use of the community in general, including the provision by other groups of activities and events. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees and the Executive Committee regularly review Charity Commission Guidance and receive training on fulfilling their obligations as Trustees and managers. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We have 90 volunteers contributing approximately 40 hrs per week in total related to the provision of Scouting activities and the development of the new Scout Building |
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| Other | N/A |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | Our 4 sections (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers) have been returning to capacity again after the fall in membership following the Covid-19 pandemic. The new building opened fully at the start of the Summer term in April 2021, and we have been running 4 section meetings a week over the year in the building. Work has been continuing to complete work on the building, including the installation of the kitchen and the fitting of acoustic panels to the ceiling in the main hall to improve the acoustics. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We set a target of covering the additional running costs for the building through income from lettings to other community groups and activities. We now have regular long term bookings from a ballet group (2 days a week) and a yoga group (2 mornings a week), which more than cover our additional running costs. Overall, this income has allowed us to cover the higher running and insurance costs for the new building and allow us to continue to make improvements. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | 18th January 2021 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We aim to hold 3 months revenue costs in reserves. In addition, we will build up a capital fund to pay for future repairs to the building |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 (zero) |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | All funding held in our bank accounts at the end of the period was allocated to the completion of the construction of our new building and additional works to the grounds. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Revenue funding comes from subscription fees from the Scouts. Rental income from other groups and organisations has covered our additional running and insurance costs from the new building and has allowed us to continue to invest in improvements to the building and grounds. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | All funds will be held in UK bank accounts |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The running costs and insurance costs of the new building are higher than the old building, and we therefore rely on additional income from letting the building to other groups to cover these costs. There is a high demand for the space. |
| Other | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The Scout Association Royal Charter dated 4 Jan 1912 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| 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 | Election |
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 | All new trustees will be signed up to the Scout Association’s training program |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | We are a member of the Scout Association |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | 2/77TH MANCHESTER (2ND WHALLEY RANGE) GROUP OF SCOUTS |
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| Other name the charity uses | 2ND WHALLEY RANGE SCOUTS GROUP |
| Registered charity number | 521608 |
| Charity’s principal address | 7 EGERTON ROAD SOUTH MANCHESTER M21 0YP |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Brian Royle | ||||
| Louise Elizabeth Crascall |
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| Amanda Edwards | Chair | From 19/04/21 | ||
| Samantha Hills | Treasurer | |||
| Gita Bhutani | Secretary | From 01/01/22 | ||
– 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 N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
None
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) A Edwards Full name(s) Amanda Edwards Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Executive Committee Chair, etc) Date 30 January 2023
2nd Whalley Range Scout Group (inc Chorlton Bees)
Registered Charity 521608
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st March 2022
| Balance@ 31/03/2021 | Balance@ 31/03/2021 | 16,070.56 | 16,070.56 |
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| Expenditure : Utilities: Water Electricity/Gas Total Hut Upkeep and Maintenance Council Tax Insurance Sound reduciton system Creative Materials OSM Badges Gifts Family Camp Waste Disposal Bonfire Party Events Camps and Trips Capitation 2nd WR Bees |
1,256.83 1,044.08 2,300.91 20,617.01 44.92 2,046.09 4,016.40 556.74 28.00 1,026.89 155.35 0.00 308.29 160.00 350 4819.02 3,102.00 1,222.00 40,753.62 11,538.73 4,518.37 5750 0.00 0.00 16,830.00 0.00 1315 1570 3475.5 |
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| 2,300.91 | |||
| Total Expenditure | 40,753.62 | ||
| Income : Subs Hut Grants Hire of Hut Gift Aid Family Camp Covid Grants Bonfire Party Plant Donations Events Camps and Trips |
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| Total Income | 44,997.60 | ||
| BANK BALANCE | 2nd WR | 17,825.99 | |
| Bees | 2,489.05 |
Closing Balance @ 31/03/2022
20,315.04
Prepared by : Reviewed by: Samantha Hills Zoe Watters ACMA Group Treasurer, Accountant 5 Dartmouth Rd 5 Malton Ave Chorlton, Chorlton Manchester. Manchester M21 8XL M21 8AT
0.00 movement in year here -16,070.56