Wigan & District Scout Council AGM
Annual Report 2021/2022
I am happy to report on a successful year for Scouting in Wigan.
We have finally moved out of Covid 19 restrictions and activities are gradually getting pack to normality. Group and District events are back on the calendar, and we seem to be recovering from the inevitable drop in membership that occurred over the past couple of years. We owe a big “Bravo” to all our leaders and helpers who have struggled through Zoom meetings and provided online activities to keep Scouting alive for the young people of Wigan.
After a break of two years, and despite uncertainty over possible redevelopment of the market area, our St. George’s Day Parade went ahead very successfully in April, and we were most grateful to the Mayor and her Consort for taking the salute. We must also thank Central Ward Councillors, Police and the Parish Church for their tremendous support. Despite a reduction in numbers from previous years, the overall turnout was still impressive, creating a positive public image for Scouting.
We must congratulate our District Commissioner, Jeff Picton on his recent award of the Silver Acorn. Jeff had only been in the post for a few weeks when the pandemic forced the cessation of face-to-face activities. What a time to take on the responsibilities of such an important role! Without Jeff’s encouragement and guidance during this period, several groups may not have survived. Congratulations are also due to Joan Hayton who has been awarded the Silver Wolf for her work with the Appointments Sub-committee and Bispham Hall Management Committee. Joan’s husband, Alan, has also received the Silver Wolf for his work at Bispham.
The District Executive Committee continues to meet on a regular basis. All our subcommittees have been kept busy throughout the year – Appointments, Awards, Finance, Training and HQ Maintenance. In addition to the dedication of our committee members we are ably assisted by the small team of shop staff who give up Saturday mornings outside of holiday periods.
Several outside organisations regularly rent the District Headquarters and bring in welcome income which helps with general running costs and together with several grants we can keep the annual membership fee as low as possible. The programme of improvements to the HQ is progressing with the recent replacement of external doors and the interior decorating is coming to completion. However, a building of this size will always need regular maintenance and one of the next (and perhaps, costly) priorities will be the resurfacing of the car park. A tidy looking and prominent HQ helps project an optimistic and confident vision of our movement.
Sadly, several former Scouting stalwarts passed away during the year: Ivan Merrill, 1[st] Ashton, Olwyn Whittaker, 8th Wigan and Paul Quigley, 5[th] Wigan.
Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations might now be over but let’s not forget the tremendous support she has given to the Scout Association over the past seventy years as our Patron. We thank her for her great service and devotion to the country. We also thank the Council, parents, leaders and all others who have given their time and support to Scouting in Wigan.
Gerard Davies
District Chair
Wigan and District Scout Council Receipts and Payments 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022
CASH FUNDS
| Nat West bank (incl interest) | £99.11 |
|---|---|
| Barclays bank-Community account(incl interest) | £34,649.27 |
| Barclays bank-Active Saver account(Incl interest) | £56,939.42 |
| Cash-in-hand (Scout Shop foat) | £40.00 |
| Cash-in-hand (Scout Shop cash-not banked) | £51.00 |
| NON-MONETARY ASSETS | |
| Scout Shop stock | £7,856.39 |
| Headquarters building(insurance value) | £538,441.00 |
| Headquarters contents(insurance value) | £48,000.00 |
The above receipts and payments accounts and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by Trustees on 19th June 2022 and signed on their behalf
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Wigan and District Scout Council Receipts and Payments 1 April 2021 to 31 March 20
RECEIPTS
| Membership fees | £34,960.00 |
|---|---|
| Grants/Donations | £12,867.00 |
| Scout shop sales | £11,047.47 |
| Rent | £2,954.00 |
| Beaver panto trip | £1,580.00 |
| Scout Aquamadness | £145.00 |
| Scout Richardson trophy | £60.00 |
| Cub bucket ball | £25.00 |
| PAYMENTS | |
|---|---|
| Gas and electricity | £1,728.88 |
| Water plus | £286.90 |
| Unity Insurance (non member) | £42.00 |
| Zurich Insurance (building & contents) | £605.06 |
| Headquarters maintenance | £190.11 |
| Headquarters refurbishment | £13,670.54 |
| Ground rent | £132.00 |
| Scout Shop (MBNA) | £6,308.88 |
| Scout Shop (other suppliers) | £1,810.66 |
| Accountantcy fees | £240.00 |
| District website | £374.40 |
| Membership fees 2021 | £32,692.00 |
| Training | £415.00 |
| AGM | £220.89 |
| Development | £620.73 |
| Beaver panto trip | £1,600.00 |
| Scout Aquamadness | £222.50 |
| Shooting competition trophies | £130.00 |
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Wigan and District Scout Council Receipts and Payments 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022
| RECEIPTS | 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Membership fees | £29,711.50 | £34,960.00 |
| Grants/Donations | £25,850.75 | £12,487.00 |
| Scout shop sales | £2,000.65 | £11,047.47 |
| Closure of Pie Eater account | £109.00 | |
| Rent | £100.00 | £2,954.00 |
| Beaver panto trip | £1,580.00 | |
| Scout Aquamadness | £145.00 | |
| Scout Richardson trophy | £60.00 | |
| Cub bucket ball | £25.00 | |
| PAYMENTS | ||
| Gas and electricity | £603.08 | £1,728.88 |
| Water plus | £78.09 | £286.90 |
| Unity Insurance | £42.00 | £42.00 |
| Zurich Insurance | £442.77 | £605.06 |
| Headquarters maintenance | £408.05 | £190.11 |
| Headquarters refurbishment | £238.79 | £13,670.54 |
| Ground rent | £132.00 | £132.00 |
| Scout Shop (MBNA) | £1,834.02 | £6,308.88 |
| Scout Shop (other suppliers) | £55.54 | £1,810.66 |
| Accountantcy fees | £228.00 | £240.00 |
| AGM | £220.89 | |
| District website | £255.33 | £374.40 |
| PPE | £252.17 | |
| Membership fees 2021 | £29,711.50 | £32,692.00 |
| Wreath | £20.00 | |
| Training | £45.00 | £415.00 |
| Transfer to Active Saver account | £10,000.00 | |
| Development | £620.73 | |
| Beaver panto trip | £1,600.00 | |
| Scout Aquamadness | £222.50 | |
| Shooting competition trophies | £130.00 |