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2022-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 521779

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

for

The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

The Rowleys Partnership Ltd Chartered Accountants Charnwood House Harcourt Way Meridian Business Park Leicester Leicestershire LE19 1WP

The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

Page
Reference and Administrative Details 1 to 2
Report of the Trustees 3 to 7
Independent Examiner's Report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 21
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 22

The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

Reference and Administrative Details for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

TRUSTEES

The County Commissioner (the Chair) Samantha Harrold The Assistant County Commissioner Megan Thomas & Laura Clarke The Honorary Treasurer Helen Monk

The Division Commissioners of the following:

Ashby Michelle Fretwell - appointed 01/01/23 Ashby Abigail Salter - resigned 31/12/22 Bardon Katrina Rodgers Blaby Lisa Birch - resigned 30/11/22 Charnwood Gillian Biffen Charnwood Linda Vesty Market Harborough Denise Cannadine Hinckley Tillie Graves - resigned 21/10/22 Leicester City - opened 1/1/22 Gillian Gates - appointed 01/01/22 Loughborough Sally Illsley Lutterworth Anna Ranson Melton Mowbray Helen Kerr Oadby & Wigston Tracey Ball Rutland Helen Swift Watermead Victoria Garratt

There were no other trustees during the year.

Chief Executive Officer: Samantha Harrold (County Commissioner)

PRINCIPAL ADDRESS 97 Princess Road East Leicester Leicestershire LE1 7DW

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 521779

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

Reference and Administrative Details for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER The Rowleys Partnership Ltd Chartered Accountants Charnwood House Harcourt Way Meridian Business Park Leicester Leicestershire LE19 1WP BANKERS HSBC Bank plc 6-8 Gallowtree Gate Leicester LE1 6DA

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The objective of Girlguiding is through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure to empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community.

Public benefit

The trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.

Girlguiding Leicestershire is a branch of Girlguiding, which with its branches forms the United Kingdom's largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women. A report on Girlguiding public benefit activities during the previous year can be found in its latest Annual Report.

Girlguiding Leicestershire has continued to provide its own public benefit activities in particular by providing organisational and administrative support and training to subsidiary branches of Girlguiding within the County and organising activities principally for the benefit of those branches, and also promoting more broadly the charitable objects of Girlguiding for the benefit of girls and young women.

Grantmaking

It is the policy of the charity to make small grants to any new Rainbow, Brownie, Guide or Ranger unit set up within the county to assist with start up costs.

The charity also makes grants to representatives who have been selected to travel abroad to international Scouting and Guiding events. The accompanying volunteer leaders are offered similar grants.

Volunteers

Volunteers inspire and support girls to share their voice and grow in confidence, giving them a space where they can be themselves, have fun, build new friendships, gain valuable life skills, and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities.

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities

Review of Activities during the year given by Samantha Harrold

2022 County Commissioners Report

Girlguiding Leicestershire is part of the leading charity for women and girls in the UK. In December 2022 there were over 6,300 members across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The impact of our work can be seen within the weekly unit meetings, camps and outdoor activities and beyond, through social action projects and awareness raising campaigns.

The annual subscription count in February 2022 saw membership figures decline in part due to Covid and secondarily in the way that volunteers were recorded by Girlguiding, meaning that more volunteer roles had a subscription fee attached to them. Units consequently ended many inactive roles. Positively, by the end of 2022 membership numbers grew significantly with active volunteers.

We had a change in our Chair of Finance during 2022, with Bridget Towle completing her role as Chair after many years of invaluable support, knowledge and expertise to the county. Emma Chodynicki is the new Chair of Finance. Emma brings a great knowledge of the county processes and how to manage events and activities well.

Events for all sections took place in 2022 with Water Weekend (Guides and Rangers) being fully booked within 48 hours of advertising. This clearly showed to the Adventure Team that units were ready for adventurous activities following Covid.

In June we celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee by being part of the official Beacon celebrations. Over 100 volunteers and Rangers took part in the event at Topstones enjoying being part of history.

Having been postponed due to Covid, Jungle Jinks (Brownie Camp) took place in the summer, with 250 young members enjoying camp for the first time and opportunity for leaders to come back together, be supported and be with friends old and new.

The autumn continued to see activities increase and our profile grow with the general public. A small number of volunteers took part in Leicester Pride and on August Bank Holiday Monday we were able to host 'Betty Bus', Girlguiding Midlands promotional double decker bus in the High Cross Shopping Centre.

Five coach loads of Guides spent a great day at Hunstanton, beach cleaning and visiting the sites. It was fantastic to see so many Guides proudly completing tasks that mean so much to them.

Adult Volunteers returned to having County Training weekend after a three year gap. This time we visited Foxlease in Hampshire. County weekend is a great opportunity for training, new ideas, growth, development and fun.

The Iceland trip finally took place after Covid with great success and commitment from all the volunteers involved.

Training and support for volunteers continued throughout 2022 with trainings online and some face-to-face training returned. It is noted that online training is much preferred and easier for all. As a county we are now integrating TEAMS as our preferred method of online meeting.

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

Positively we presented many awards during 2022. Twelve Hero Awards, many long service awards, including four 50-year awards. All recognising our commitment to the retention of members. We also presented a Laurel Award to former County Commissioner Rachel Webb-Jenkins. The Laurel is only presented after out-standing service to Girlguiding.

The equipment store continued to provide badges and goods to units and parents by continuing their e-mail order service outside of lockdown. Payment options continue to be enhanced to allow for payments online. These systems are now permanently in place.

Girlguiding in Leicestershire has continued to make a positive impact on our local communities and on the lives of girls. Recognition must go to the tremendous efforts of the amazing volunteers who gave their time freely to ensure girls and young women could benefit from lots of exciting opportunities and great challenges.

Sam Harrold

County Commissioner

Investment performance

Our material investments continue to be managed by Cazenove Capital Management Ltd. and Mayfair Capital Investment Management Ltd.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

This year a deficit of £32,187 was made, in comparison with a surplus of £32,976 for last year.

Investment policy and objectives

The policy for investments is to maintain the value of the investment portfolio and to realise a modest income with minimum risk. Investment advice is provided by Cazenove Investment Fund Management Ltd.

Reserves policy

Free reserves (unrestricted, non-designated funds) represent the working capital of the charity available to support short and medium term plans and objectives and to safeguard against unexpected decreases in income or increases in expenditure.

During the year the designated rolling maintenance programme for Princess Road East has continued. The programme is within budget and as such the trustees continue to designate £5,000 annually towards this programme.

At the year end the balance of the unrestricted funds was £923,700, designated fund was £55,392 and restricted funds was £17,379.

FUTURE PLANS

The work on the creation of a "pod village" at Topstones is underway. The future will see some repairs to the headquarters building.

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is governed by the Constitution of the Executive Committee of the Guide Association - Leicestershire.

Constitution of the Charity

The Executive Committee for Leicestershire was established in accordance with Bye-Law 9.2 (c) of the Royal Charter of the Guide Association by the Committee of the Council of the Guide Association.

The purpose of the Executive Committee for Leicestershire is to manage the Association's affairs in the county and to be responsible to The Guide Association for the direction and development of the principles aims, policy organisation and rules of the Association as set out in the Guiding Manual.

The voting members of the Executive Committee - Leicestershire are the county commissioner for Leicestershire (in the Chair), one assistant county commissioner for Leicestershire (Vice Chair), the division commissioners for Leicestershire and the treasurer for the Guide Association - Leicestershire. Non-voting members are such other advisers as deemed necessary by the committee.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Girlguiding Leicestershire is part of Girlguiding Midlands and Girlguiding, although it operates independently of these bodies. There are links to these bodies via meetings and guidelines.

The county commissioner is appointed by the chief commissioner of Girlguiding Midlands. All other members of the Executive Committee are appointed by the county commissioner.

Organisational structure

As per the constitution of the charity, the Executive Committee manages the association affairs with the Executive making key operational decisions. Once decisions are made the county commissioner is responsible for disseminating information to staff and ensuring that decisions made by the Executive are implemented.

Induction and training of new trustees

All new trustees participate in commissioner training. This contains a separate section that details the roles and responsibilities of trustees of a charity.

Risk management

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity. There does not appear to be significant financial fraud risk. The most significant risk to the charity is that in the future it will not be able to recruit and retain sufficient adult leaders to continue its operation.

DBS policy - in addition trustees recognise that all members working with young people could attract risk and are therefore DBS checked in line with Girlguiding policy.

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

04/06/2023

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

Samantha Harrold

.................................................. signed on 04/06/2023, 20:22:25 BST Ms S Harrold - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Guide Association - Leicestershire

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Guide Association - Leicestershire

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Guide Association - Leicestershire (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Paula Swann-Jones

signed on 06/06/2023, 12:11:14 BST

Paula Swann Jones FCA

The Rowleys Partnership Ltd Chartered Accountants Charnwood House Harcourt Way Meridian Business Park Leicester Leicestershire LE19 1WP 06/06/2023

Date: .............................................

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and grants
2
Charitable activities
5
General activities
Activities to generate funds
3
Investment income
4
Membership subscriptions
6
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
7
Charitable activities
8
General activities
Other
9
Total
Net gains/(losses) on investments
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
funds
£
7,310
140,043
8,623
11,697
69,106
236,779
6,319
140,570
78,103
224,992
(13,834)
(2,047)
981,139
979,092
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
31,250
-
31,250
1,110
(30,140)
47,519
17,379
2022
Total
funds
£
7,310
140,043
8,623
11,697
69,106
236,779
6,319
171,820
78,103
256,242
(12,724)
(32,187)
1,028,658
996,471
2021
Total
funds
£
18,241
38,579
7,280
10,922
54,326
129,348
1,876
46,771
77,460
126,107
29,735
32,976
995,682
1,028,658

The notes form part of these financial statements

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

Balance Sheet 31 December 2022

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
13
Investments
14
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
15
Debtors
16
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
17
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
19
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2022
£
340,932
328,609
669,541
3,106
7,262
323,376
333,744
(6,814)
326,930
996,471
996,471
979,092
17,379
996,471
2021
£
348,267
321,333
669,600
6,043
18,458
356,860
381,361
(22,303)
359,058
1,028,658
1,028,658
981,139
47,519
1,028,658

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by: 18/05/2023

Samantha Harrold

............................................. signed on 04/06/2023, 20:22:25 BST S Harrold - Trustee

Helen Monk

............................................. signed on 02/06/2023, 13:37:22 BST H Monk (Honorary Treasurer) - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The Guide Association is an unincorporated charity registered in England and Wales. The address of the charity is given in the charity information on page 1 of these financial statements.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair view'. This departure has involved following the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest pound.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':

Income (continued)

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Income to fund the general running costs of the charity is raised from member subscriptions.

Each member contributes a levy which is paid at unit level to Girlguiding, Girlguiding then distributes the agreed element to the County.

Grants received are treated in accordance with the terms of the grant. Where grants have been received for capital purchases, these are treated as deferred assets, a proportion being released annually to the SOFA over the expected useful life of the corresponding asset.

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Income (continued)

Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes such as shares. It includes dividends and interest. Where it is not practicable to identify investment management costs incurred within a scheme with reasonable accuracy the investment income is reported net of these costs. It is included when the amount can be measured reliably. Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method and dividend income is recognised as the charity's right to receive payment is established.

For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received. At this point income is recognised. On occasion legacies will be notified to the charity however it is not possible to measure the amount expected to be distributed. On these occasions, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Freehold property - 2% on cost
Topstones Freehold Property - at varying rates on cost
Motor vehicles - 20% on cost

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.

The depreciation policy adopted by the charity with regards plant and machinery and camping pods is to write off the plant and machinery by 100%.

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing stock to its present location and condition. Cost is calculated using the first-in, first-out formula. Provision is made for damaged, obsolete and slow-moving stock where appropriate.

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Expenses are inclusive of VAT where applicable.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

The designated funds are unrestricted funds which have been set aside for specific purposes by the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Funds restricted at point of donation linked to capital expenditure cease to be restricted if funds are expended in line with the restrictions per the donation/funding. By consequence any resulting assets are not restricted.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Investments

Investments are recognised initially at fair value which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at fair value with changes recognised in 'net gains/(losses) on investments' in the SoFA if the shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably. Other investments are measured at cost less impairment.

Debtors and creditors receivable/payable within one year

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and cash on deposit.

Going Concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

Pensions and other post-retirement benefits

Defined contribution pension plans

The charity operates a defined contribution pension plan for its employees. The amount recognised as an expense in the year was £834 (2021 - £797).

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Leases

Rentals payable and receivable under operating leases are charged to the SoFA on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

2. DONATIONS AND GRANTS

Donations
Grant - The Guide Association -
Midlands
Legacy
Government grant - Topstones
Deferred grant release
Unrestricted
2022
£
6,850
450
-
-
10
7,310
Unrestricted
2021
£
2,000
-
5,000
7,787
3,454
18,241
Restricted
2022
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
Restricted
2021
£
-
-
-
-
-
-

3. ACTIVITIES TO GENERATE FUNDS

Equipment store & Topstones Souvenir income
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Investment income
Deposit account interest
2022
£
8,623
2022
£
11,485
212
11,697
2021
£
7,280
2021
£
10,811
111
10,922

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

General Activities Summary:
Outdoor Account Income
Topstones income
Duke of Edinburgh income
Other income
Special Event income
International Guides income
County weekend
6.
MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
Membership subscriptions
Number of Members
7.
RAISING FUNDS
Other trading activities
Topstones shop expenditure
8.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
General Activities Summary:
Subscriptions paid over
County Day and Weekend
Topstones expenditure
International Guides costs and grants
Training
Sundry expenses
Duke of Edinburgh expenditure
Special Events expenditure
Depreciation Topstones
Publicity and recruitment costs
First response books and supplies
LQ Book costs and Badges cost
Awards and presentations
2022
£
639
32,378
2,317
1,099
68,929
30,986
3,695
140,043
2022
£
69,106
5,738
2022
£
6,319
2022
£
717
9,157
59,790
31,286
1,329
2,582
1,292
53,825
5,835
749
475
627
4,156
171,820
2022
£
639
32,378
2,317
1,099
68,929
30,986
3,695
140,043
2022
£
69,106
5,738
2022
£
6,319
2022
£
717
9,157
59,790
31,286
1,329
2,582
1,292
53,825
5,835
749
475
627
4,156
171,820
2021
£
235
15,189
1,153
8,148
11,525
2,329
-
38,579
2021
£
54,326
4,923
2021
£
1,876
2021
£
793
63
14,113
1,464
1,458
196
1,713
12,243
6,092
1,671
40
-
6,925
2021
£
235
15,189
1,153
8,148
11,525
2,329
-
38,579
2021
£
54,326
4,923
2021
£
1,876
2021
£
793
63
14,113
1,464
1,458
196
1,713
12,243
6,092
1,671
40
-
6,925
46,771

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

9. OTHER

Administration expenses summary:
Staff Salaries
Rates - business & water
General insurance
Light & heat
Fire/Intruder Alarm Rental & Costs
Refuse collection
Property improvements & repairs
Equipment improvements & repairs
Depreciation - 97 Princess Road
Executive Committee expenses
Independent Examination fee & accountancy
Office administration expenses
2022
£
43,156
1,969
1,975
3,873
1,388
616
1,142
3,832
1,500
698
5,196
12,758
78,103
2021
£
42,066
1,962
1,911
3,039
760
442
5,474
1,188
1,500
401
4,314
14,403
77,460

10. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There was no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2022 nor for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Trustees' expenses

The aggregate amount of expenses reimbursed to 16 (2021: 17) trustees during the year was £641 (2021: £401). These expenses reimburse travel, telephone and postage costs together with minor out of pocket expenses.

11. STAFF COSTS

Gross wages
Employer's NIC
Pension costs
2022
£
42,322
-
834
43,156
2021
£
41,269
-
797
42,066

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Average Employees Numbers 2022
3
2021
3

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

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The Guide Association - Leicestershire Operating as Girlguiding Leicestershire Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

12. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION

The total fee paid to the independent examiner was £5,196 including VAT (2021: £4,314 including VAT) which was for the independent examination and accountancy.

13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

97 Princess
Road East
£
COST
At 1 January 2022 and
31 December 2022
225,000
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2022
33,000
Charge for year
1,500
At 31 December 2022
34,500
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2022
190,500
At 31 December 2021
192,000
Topstones
Freehold
Property
£
359,939
203,672
5,835
209,507
150,432
156,267
Motor
vehicles
£
16,745
16,745
-
16,745
-
-
Totals
£
601,684
253,417
7,335
260,752
340,932
348,267

Included in the cost or valuation of 97 Princess Road East property is freehold land of £150,000 (2021 - £150,000) and from Topstones Freehold property is freehold land of £39,144 (2021 - £39,144) which is not depreciated.

14. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Listed
investments
£
MARKET VALUE
At 1 January 2022 321,333
Additions 20,000
Change in market value (12,724)
At 31 December 2022 328,609
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2022 328,609
At 31 December 2021 321,333

There were no investment assets outside the UK.

The historical cost of investments is £300,000 (2021 - £280,000).

Equity Income Trust Accumulation units, included in the above and valued at £17,379 are held as a restricted fund representing a maintenance fund for Topstones.

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

15.
STOCKS
Stock
16.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other debtors
Equipment store service charge & surplus
International event in advance
Prepayments - Insurance
17.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other creditors
Independent examination & accountancy
Deferred grants
18.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestricted
funds
£
Fixed assets
340,932
Investments
311,230
Current assets
333,744
Current liabilities
(6,814)
979,092

Restricted
funds
£
-
17,379
-
-
17,379
2022
£
3,106
2022
£
-
-
-
7,262
7,262
2022
£
1,834
4,980
-
6,814
2022
Total
funds
£
340,932
328,609
333,744
(6,814)
996,471
2021
£
6,043
2021
£
5,014
2,163
6,565
4,716
18,458
2021
£
17,979
4,314
10
22,303
2021
Total
funds
£
348,267
321,333
381,361
(22,303)
1,028,658

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Net
movement
At 1.1.22
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
930,747
(2,047)
Designated fund - Rolling Maintenance
Programme
50,392
-
981,139
(2,047)
Restricted funds
Donation for providing a maintenance
fund
16,269
1,110
Donation for future Topstones project
31,250
(31,250)
47,519
(30,140)
TOTAL FUNDS
1,028,658
(32,187)
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
236,779
(224,992)
Restricted funds
Donation for providing a maintenance
fund
-
-
Donation for future Topstones project
-
(31,250)
-
(31,250)
TOTAL FUNDS
236,779
(256,242)
Transfers
between
funds
£
(5,000)
5,000
-
-
-
-
-
Gains and
losses
£
(13,834)
1,110
-
1,110
(12,724)
At
31.12.22
£
923,700
55,392
979,092
17,379
-
17,379
996,471
Movement
in funds
£
(2,047)
1,110
(31,250)
(30,140)
(32,187)

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund - Rolling Maintenance
Programme
Restricted funds
Donation for providing a maintenance
fund
Donation for future Topstones project
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.1.21
£
900,257
50,000
950,257
14,175
31,250
45,425
995,682
Net
movement
in funds
£
35,490
(4,608)
30,882
2,094
-
2,094
32,976
Transfers
between
At
funds
31.12.21
£
£
(5,000)
930,747
5,000
50,392
-
981,139
-
16,269
-
31,250
-
47,519
-
1,028,658

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund - Rolling Maintenance
Programme
Restricted funds
Donation for providing a maintenance
fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
129,348
-
129,348
-
129,348
Resources
expended
£
(121,499)
(4,608)
(126,107)
-
(126,107)
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
27,641
35,490
-
(4,608)
27,641
30,882
2,094
2,094
29,735
32,976

Restricted funds

The restricted fund is made up an original donation of £10,000 for the upkeep of Topstones invested in accumulation units which are now valued at £17,379.

A donation of £25,000 plus associated gift aid given to fund the purchase of future camping pods at Topstones has now been expended.

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Designated Funds

The rolling maintenance programme is for Princess Road East into which is put £5,000 a year.

Transfers between funds

Transfers are made between the funds to bring them in line with the expenditure that is transferred between the general and the designated funds during the year.

20. FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS

The Association had total guarantees and commitments at the balance sheet date of £594 (2021 - £1,064).

21. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2022 and 31 December 2021.

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and grants
Donations, grants & legacy
Activities to generate funds
Equipment store & Topstones Souvenir
income
Investment income
Investment income
Deposit account interest
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
Membership subscriptions
Membership subscriptions
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Topstones shop expenditure
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
Other
Administration expenses
Total resources expended
Net (expenditure)/income
2022
£
7,310
8,623
11,485
212
11,697
140,043
69,106
236,779
6,319
171,820
78,103
256,242
(19,463)
2021
£
18,241
7,280
10,811
111
10,922
38,579
54,326
129,348
1,876
46,771
77,460
126,107
3,241

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