**Sefton North District Scout Council** _Registered Charity Number 521672_ 

**Trustees’ Report and Accounts for period 01 March 2024 to 28 February 2025** 



**Trustees Report for the period 01 March 2024 to 28 February 2025 for Sefton North District Scout Council** . 


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The Trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statement of the Charity for the period 01 March 2024 to 28 February 2025 

Legal and administrative information is set out in Appendix A and forms part of this report.  The financial statement complies with current statutory requirements, Policy Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association (hereafter referred to as POR (https://www.scouts.org.uk/por)) and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities. 

## **Objects of the Charity** 

The Scout Association is part of a world-wide educational youth movement and is committed to equality of opportunity for all young people. 

Sefton North District Scout Council is the electoral body which supports Scouting in the Southport and Formby areas of Merseyside. The Aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Scout Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership. 

The main objective of Sefton North District Scout Council is the application of this method within the Sefton North District of Merseyside County in the United Kingdom and, in particular, as laid down in POR, to provide leadership advice and support for Scout Groups within boundaries determined by County Headquarters in consultation with the County and District Commissioners. 

## **Organisation** 

Sefton North District Scout Council is a part of the Scout Association and as such is governed by its POR. The District Board of Trustees are the Trustees of the Charity and the method of appointing/ electing members of the District Board of Trustees is contained within POR. 

The Trustees confirm that the District Board of Trustees has been constituted in accordance with POR. 

The District Scout Council is the body to which the District Board of Trustees is accountable and the role and constitution of the District Scout Council is also governed by POR. 

## **Investment Powers** 

Powers of investment are conferred upon the Scout Association by its Royal Charter and limit the manner in which funds may be invested. Any investments held must be registered in such a way as to show that they are held on trust for the Charity and that they are not the private property of individuals including those appointed as trustees. 

## **Related Parties** 

'Waterside Lodge' is the Charity's District Headquarters building situated on Marine Drive, Southport, Merseyside. During the period covered by this report the Charity owned a company limited by guarantee (Waterside Lodge Southport Ltd.) which operates Waterside Lodge on the Charity’s behalf. 



Waterside Lodge provides meeting and activity facilities for all members of Sefton North District Scout Council. Additionally, Waterside Lodge and its facilities are available for use by other community groups (a condition of lottery funding received) and are also hired to third parties on a commercial basis. 

On 28 February 2025 Samuel Robinson was a trustee of the Charity and director of Waterside Lodge Southport Limited. 

## **Review of the Activities and Future Developments** 

The Charity provides the supporting framework for individual Scout Groups throughout Southport and Formby. Locally, this is provided by teams of District Lead Volunteers, administrators and supporters who provide the necessary resources and support. At the end of January 2025, the Charity had 1,214 registered members with the Scout Association of which 930 were youth members. 

Significantly, at a local level, the Charity has developed a District Headquarters and training facility, known as Waterside Lodge. This provides unparalleled facilities and opportunities to members in Southport, Formby and beyond. 

The facility continued to enjoy an excellent level of usage during the period of this report. Usage has been by both members and non-members of the Scout Association. 

The trustees are pleased to report that the Charity has continued to secure grants and donations to develop the facilities and to purchase new equipment. 

## **Reserves Policy & Risk Management** 

The Trustees constantly monitor the Charity's activities in order to determine future policies and to assess the risks to which it is exposed. 

As indicated previously the Charity is part of the Scout Association and as such is governed by POR. The Trustees are satisfied that the Charity operates within POR and by virtue of compliance with POR the Charity is provided with the security that exposure to major risks has been mitigated. 

The Charity owns a limited company which has assumed the daily management/ operation of Waterside Lodge. This Company has developed a risk management strategy approved by the Trustees. 

## **Financial statement** 

The financial statement for the period 01 March 2024 to 29 February 2025 is attached to this report. It has been approved by the Trustees and is accompanied by the associated Independent Examiner’s Report. This Independent Examiner’s Report does not indicate any problems associated with the finances of the Charity. 

It can be noted from the financial statement that the limited company continues to provide many of the day-to-day expenses associated with the running of Waterside Lodge and the activities that it provides. The Trustees are pleased that the Charity is receiving such assistance from Waterside Lodge Southport Ltd.  Additionally, Waterside Lodge Southport Ltd. has provided the Charity with charitable donations in the form of additional development of our premises, much needed structural repairs and equipment and cash. 

This report together with the information contained within the financial statement was approved by the Trustees and was signed on behalf of the Trustees by the District Chair. 

M Constantine District Chair 

For and on behalf of the Trustees of Sefton North District Scout Council. 

May 2025 



**Appendix A to the Trustees Report for the period 01 March 2024 to 29 February 2025 for Sefton North District Scout Council** . 

## **SEFTON NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL** 

## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** 

- **(1) Name of Charity** : Sefton North District Scout Council 

- **(2)  Registration:** Sefton North District Scout Council is the electoral body which supports Scouting in Southport and Formby and its registration number with the Scout Association is 16909. 

The Scout Association exists by authority of a Royal Charter, granted by King George V in 1912 and supplemented by further Charters granted by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II. 

The Scout Association is governed by a Council of between 300 and 500 members as determined by the Royal Charter of 1912 and the Supplemental Royal Charters of 1949, 1959, 1967 and 1991. 

Sefton North District Scout Council is a registered charity (Registration No 521672) 

## **(3) (a) Trustees on the date the Report was approved.** 

Michael Constantine District Chair Samuel Robinson District Treasurer Sidney Ludlow District Lead Volunteer Alexandra Clark Deputy District Lead Volunteer Benjamin Dickinson District Scout Network Lead Volunteer Jeffrey Howard Kim Miller Mark Furness John Carr Hannah Burns 

## **(b) Trustees who served during the period of the Report.** 

Raymond Hardman 01 March 2024 to 15 September 2024 Paul Greenwood 15 September 2024 to 01 March 2025 Andrew Tate 15 September 2024 to 29 November 2025 



## **(c) Method of appointment or election of Trustees.** 

The Charity is part of the Scout Association and as such is governed by its Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR). 

The method of appointing/ electing members to the Board of Trustees is contained within POR. 

The Trustees confirm that the Board of Trustees has been constituted in accordance with POR. 

## **(4) Address of the principal office of the Charity** 

Waterside Lodge Marine Drive Southport MERSEYSIDE PR8 1RY 

## **(5) Bankers** 

The principal bankers of the Charity are: 

HSBC Bank Plc Chapel Lane Formby Merseyside L37 4DN 

## **(6) Independent Examiner** 

K A Farr & Co 6-8 Botanic Road Churchtown Southport MERSEYSIDE PR9 7NG 



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6.8 Bolanlc Road
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29,05.2025

Sefton North District Scout Council
Re
istered Charit No 521672
ts and Pa
ments Accounts
ear ended 28 Februa
Recei
For the
2025
Total
Total
Unreslrlrted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
28.02,2025
29.02.2024
Recelpts
Grants Received
Minibus income
Scout Association membership fee
Badges Income
Scouting activities and events
Donatlon received
Interest received
Total Recelpts
24,400
24,400
4,135
61,129
1,913
3,385
62,986
195
29.870
8,042
723
107,113
4.135
61,129
27,129
10,026
882
103,300
27,129
10,026
882
127,700
24,400
Payments
Dlrect Charltable
Scouting activities and events - COS
Scout Assoclatlon membership fee
Badges
Personal accldent Insurance
Minibus Expenses
Grant expended
33,154
44,650
1,352
94
3,578
33,154
44,650
1,352
94
3,578
24,400
107,229
38,212
43,225
340
94
3,006
24,400
24,400
82,829
84,877
Admlnlstration & General
Insura nce
Accountancy
Bank charges and Interest
Professional charges
M15cellaneous Expenses
204
1,764
473
204
1.764
473
170
1,680
451
3,240
1,248
1,756
1,756
4,197
4,197
6,789
A55ets Purchases Less Sale5
7,045
7,045
2,027
Payment5 In advan
Total Payment5
94,071
24,400
118,471
93,693
Net Recelpts l{Payments)
9,229
9,229
13,420
Cash fund last year end
85.585
323
85,908
72,488
Cash fund thi5 year end
94,814
323
95,137
85,908

Sefton North District Scout CoLrncil
Re
istered Charit No 521672
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
For the
ear ended 28 Februar
2025
Total
28.02.2025
Total
29.02.2024
Cash Funds
Cash at Bank Unrestricted
Cash at Bank Restricted
94,814
323
85,585
323
9S,137
8S,908
Assets retalned for Charlty use
Property Restricted
Property Un restricled
18,475
700,721
18,475
700,721
Equipment , F & F- Restricted
Equipment , F & F- Un restrlcted
164.326
150,761
164,326
143,716
Minibus l YN 63 EUZ- Un restricted
18,248
18,248
1.052,531
1,045,486
Llabllities
KA Farr & co involce
1,854
1,764
TRUSTEE
Mr Samuel Robinson
Date
TRUSTEE
Mr Michael Constantine
Date

Sefton North District Scout Council
Re
istered Charit No 521672
Anal
Sls of Funds
ear ended 28 Februar
For the
2025
01.03.2024
Opening
28.02.2025
Closing
Movement
Cash & Bank balance
Current Accountl unrestricted l - HS8C121412302
Deposit Accountl unrestricled l -HSBC 121412310
Dlst¥ict Cubs - HSBC14153 9183
Spearhead Explorers - HSBC14150 9632
Endeavour Explorer5- HSBC 14153 9191
Grlffin Cash
Grlffin Explorers .Lloyds 0147 1316
Grlffin Explorers .Lloyds 0147 2428
Vikingar ESU -HS8C16088 S584
Spitfire Explorer Scouts- Coop 13849CKJ
Minibus Account
21,240.15
44,523.73
1.443.83
7.753.18
1,808.84
213.81
1,734.09
1,311.23
2,088.52
1,440.37
2.349.95
28,347.23
45,890.10
516.10
7,302.47
3,102.43
45.73
1,718.51
1,145,36
2,293.00
1,238,06
3,538.15
7,107.08
1,366.37
927.73
450.71
1,293.59
168.08
15.58
165.87
204.48
202.31
1,188.20
85,907.70
95,137.14
9,229.44
Represented bv
Restrlcted Reserve
Fund Held on Behalf of Network
Trainlng Fund (Restricted)
249.61
73.51
323.12
249.61
73.51
323.12
0.00
0.00
0.00
Allocated Reserve
Waterside Lodge Development Fund (Allocatedl
Dlstrict Development Fund (Allocated)
Dlstrlct Hardshlp Fund (Allocated)
Beaver Fund IAllocatedl
Skelton Bounty Fund (Allocated I
14,375.09
400.(YJ
576.01
891.97
1,112.50
17,355.57
17,537.49
5,400.00
576.01
891.97
0.00
24,405.47
3.162.40
5,000.00
0.00
11,112.501
7,049.90
Unre5trltted Reserve operated by Dlstrlc¢ Treasurer
48,08S.19
49,508.74
1,423.55
Unrestrlcted Reserve operated by Units
Distrlct Cubs- HS8C J4153 9183
Spearhead Explorers - HSBC14150 9632
Endeavour Explorers - HSBC14153 9191
Grlffin Cash
Grlffin Explurers-Lloyds 0147 1316
Griffin Explorers-Lloyds 0147 2428
Viklngar ESU -HS8C16088 5584
Spltflre Explorer Scouts - Coop1384900
Minlbus Account-HSBC 7155 9044
1.443.83
7,753.18
1,808.84
213.81
1,734.09
1,311.23
2.088.52
1,440.37
2.349.95
516.10
7,302.47
3,102.43
45,73
1,718.51
1,145.36
2,293.(XJ
1,238.06
3.538.15
1927.731
1450.711
1,293.59
1168.081
115.581
1165.871
204.48
1202.311
1,188.20
20.143.82
20,899.81
755.99
85,907.70
95.137.14
9,229,44