# **1ST THORNTON CLEVELEYS SCOUT GROUP** ## **MARSH ROAD THORNTON CLEVELEYS LANCS FY5 2TY** Registration Number 38294 Charity Number 521682 ## FINANCIAL REPORT and GROUP ACCOUNTS ## 1ST APRIL 2021 - 31ST MARCH 2022 1 **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** ## _**Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**_ **Report to the** Charity Name 1[st] Thornton Cleveleys Scout Group **trustees/ members of Charity On accounts for** 31[st] March 2022 **no (if** 521682 **the year ended any) Set out on pages** 1-12 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2022. **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation 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. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no examiner's statement material matters have come to my attention 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 I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed: Date: Name:** Mr Russell Dawson **Relevant** ACIB **professional** 2 ## **qualification(s) or body (if any):** **Address:** 14 Vernon Road Lytham St Annes Lancs FY8 2RQ |Trustees' Annual
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period| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |From (start
date)|**0**|**1 **|**0 **|**4 **||**2 **|**1**|to end date||||||||||||**3**|**1 **|**0 **|||**3 **|**2 **|**2**| |||||||||||||||||||||||||Y|||| |**Section A**|||**Reference and administration details**||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |Charity name|||1st Thornton Cleveleys Scout Group||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |Other names the charity is
known by|||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |Registered charity
number (if any)|||5||2||1||6|8||2|||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |HQ registration
number|||1||0||0||1|4|||5|0||6|||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |Charity’s principal
address|||Marsh Road||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||||Thornton
Cleveleys||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||||Lancs||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||||Postcode||||||||||||F||Y|5||2|T|||Y|||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ## Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity _(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)_ |_regulator)_|_regulator)_||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||||| ||**Trustee Name**|||**Ofce (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**||| |1|Mr K Smart|||Chair|||| |2|Mrs M Crossley|||Secretary|||| |3|Mrs C M
Minshull|||Treasurer|||| 3 |4|Mr M Wright|Group Scout Leader||| |---|---|---|---|---| |5|Mrs K Hill|Cub Leader||| |6|Mr A Smart|Scout Leader||| |7||||| |||||| |||||| Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) _(These will be published in the annual report of the charity)_ **----- Start of picture text -----**
Type of advisor Name Address
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the
charity’s trusts
Type of governing
document
The Group's governing documents are these of The Scout
Association. They consist of the Royal Charter, which in turn
gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The
Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
(e.g. trust deed,
constitution)
How the charity is
constituted
The Group is a trust established under its rules which are
(e.g. trust,
common to all Scouts.
association,
company)
Trustee selection
methods The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
(e.g. appointed by, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
elected by)
Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
You may choose to include The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee,
additional information, where the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout
relevant, about: Group which is 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.
Policies and procedures adopted The Committee consists of 3 independent representatives,
for: Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout
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4 a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them Leaders, individual section leaders (if opted to take on the responsibility) and parent’s representation and meets every 2 months. Members of the Executive Committee complete _'Essential Information for Executive Committee'_ training within the first 5 months of joining the committee. This Group Executive Committee exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appoi ~~ntments and is responsible for:~~ |**Section B**
**Structure, governance and management (continued)**|**Section B**
**Structure, governance and management (continued)**| |---|---| ||**Risk and Internal Control**
The Group Executive Committee has identifed 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
identifed 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. Similar reciprocal
arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group has
sufcient 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. The Group is primarily
reliant upon income from 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| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| 5 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 6 to 18. 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 . **Risk and Internal Control** The group has in place systems of internal controls that are **Objectives and Section C activities The Purpose of Scouting** Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, Summary of the objects of the empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. charity set out in its governing document **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 cooperate with others and make friends. **The Scout Method** 6 ||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 refection
|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 refection
| |---|---|---| |- take||~~responsibility and make choices~~| |Summary of the main activities
in relation to these objects|1st Thornton Cleveleys Scout Group ofers Scouting to young
people between the ages of 6 and 14. The programme of
activities allows the young people to achieve badges and in
doing so learn the purpose of and demonstrate the Scout
Method. All volunteers in the group also ensure that the Scout
Method is followed in all aspects of managing and facilitating
the group. During all activities and meetings all the members
of 1st Thornton Cleveleys Scout Group uphold the values of
Scouting.|| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |Public beneft
statement|The Group meets the Charity Commission's public beneft
criteria under both the advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or community development
headings.|| |||| |||| |||| |||| |**Section D**
**Achievements and performance**||| |||| |Summ
ary of
the
main
achiev
ement
s of|The Group continues to run 2 Beaver Sections, 1 Cub and 1
Scout Section. Throughout lockdown and restrictions, we
have received continued support from our parents.
Maintenance has continued with the replacement of the Fire
Door and shelving in the garage.
The Car Park has now been resurfaced.
Activities included Pottery classes, Bowling, Panto Trips and
Kayak activities on Fleetwood Boating Lake.|| |the
charit
y
during
the
year||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| 7 |||| |---|---|---| |**Section E**
**Financial**
**Review**||| |||| |Brief statement of the charity’s
policy on reserves|**Reserves Policy**|| ||The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufcient 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 £10K.|| |||| ||The Group held reserves of approximately £34,446 against
this at year end. This is above the level required for operating
expenses.|| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |;||| ||**Investment Policy**|| ||The Group does not have sufcient funds to invest in longer
term investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk
adverse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are
held in cash using only mainstream banks or building
societies.
The bank account has how been switched from HSBC to Co-
operative Bank and the £10k reserves held in a separate
savings account.|| |||| ; **Investment Policy** The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk adverse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies. The bank account has how been switched from HSBC to Cooperative Bank and the £10k reserves held in a separate savings account. **Section F Other Optional Information** Plans for future periods (details We look forward to getting back to regular scouting and of any significant activities arranging trips and camps when the guidelines allow us. planned to achieve them) 8 **Section G Declaration** The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees |||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Signature(
s)|**_Marjo_**
**_rie_**
**_Crossl_**
**_ey_**|||||||**Kevan Smart**||| |||||||||||| |Full
name(s)|Marjorie|||Crosley|||||Kevan Smart|| |||||||||||| |Position (eg
Secretary,Chair)|Secretary||||||||Chair|| |Date|2|8|0|6|20|||||| ## **1ST THORNTON CLEVELEYS SCOUT GROUP** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2021/2 2020/2
RECEIPTS 2021/22 2 2021/22 1
Unrestric Restric
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Funds Funds Funds Funds
Membership Subscriptions 9048.62 9048.62 6913.94
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Less Paid to Scout Association 3216.00 3216.00 2838.00
Net Membership
Subscriptions retained 5832.62 5832.62 4075.94
Donations 144.51
9700. 22433.2
Grants (Gross) 00 9700.00 9700.00 1
9200.0
Wyre B C – Government Grants 0
Community Foundation 500.00
Gift Aid 1574.68 1574.68 2037.92
Hall Rental 3395.00 3395.00 0.00
Misc. 48.09 48.09 0.00
Red Rose Receipts 730.00 3640.00 4370.00
24920.3 28595.5
Sub Total 21280.39 3640.00 9 8
Fundraising (Gross) 428.12
Wyre Lottery 350.81 350.81
Red Rose 179.71 179.71
21810.9 3640.0 25450.9 29023.
Total Receipts 1 0 1 70
2020/2
PAYMENTS 2021/22 2021/22 1
Total
Funds
Equipment 1932.39 1932.39 2169.95
Adult Support & Training 460.00 460.00 0.00
Rates 87.55 87.55 0.00
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10 ||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||Water|||184.67||184.67|24.93| ||Electric/Gas|||1329.57||1329.57|710.48| ||Insurance|||1741.59||1741.59|1647.73| ||Repairs & Renewals|||12442.69||12442.6
9|1843.70| ||Red Rose Payments|||730.00||730.00|0.00| ||Cleaning & Waste Removal|||789.30||789.30|425.49| ||Badges & Neckers|||897.31||897.31|183.53| ||Postage Stationery & Printing|||156.21||156.21|49.86| ||Activity Expenses|||3748.99||3748.99|1829.54| ||Uniforms|||161.50||161.50|0.00| ||Internet & Website|||282.62||282.62|311.35| ||Signs & Notice Boards|||14.51||14.51|37.87| ||Garden|||300.60||300.60|79.95| ||Donation|||0.00||0.00|100.00| ||Misc.|||449.39||449.39|284.95| ||Bank Charges|||29.70||29.70|0.00| ||PPE|||8.99||8.99|318.38| ||**Total Payments**|||**25747.5**
**8**||**25747.5**
**8**|**10017.**
**71**| ||||||||| ||**Excess of Receipts over**
**Payments**|||||296.67|| ||||||||| ||**Cash Funds Last Year**||||||34743.0
8| ||**Cash Funds This Year**|||||34446.4
1|| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABLITIES AT** ## **YEAR END** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2021/2 20220/
2021/22 2 2021/22 21
Restric
ted
Funds
CASH FUNDS
Note 24446.4 34293.0
Bank Account (Current) 2 20806.41 3640.00 1 8
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Bank Account (Reserves Savings Note 10000. 10000.0
Account) 1 00 0
Section Floats 450.00
13640.0 34446.4 34743.0
Total 20806.41 0 1 8
OTHER MONETARY ASSETS
Gift Aid 2102.31 2102.31 1574.68
Outstanding Rent 340.00 340.00 0.00
Total 2442.31 2442.31 1574.68
NON MONETARY ASSETS FOR
CHARITY'S OWN USE
Badge Stock 200.00 200.00
511500.0 511500.0
Land & Buildings 0 0
30000.0
Scout Equipment & Furniture 30000.00 0
541500.0 541500.
Total 0 00
LIABILITIES
Accounts not paid 0.00
Subscriptions not paid 24.00 24.00 0.00
Loan 0.00
Other Liabilities 0.00
Total 24.00 24.00 0.00
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**Note 1** - Restricted funds of £10,000 have been set up to hold an amount approximately Equal to 12 months running costs. **Note 2** – Restricted Funds of £3640 for Red Rose Camp August 2022 ## **THE ABOVE RECEIPTS, PAYMENTS AND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND** **LIABILITIES WERE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE** 12 **ON 28/06/2022 AND SIGNED ON THEIR BEHALF.** _**K Smart**_ **….…….** Chairperson ## Matthew Wright…….Group Scout Leader 13