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Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTf SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 CONTENTS Page County Commissionersllead Volunteers Report Administrative Details Report of the Board of Trustees Financial Review 21 County Board of Trustee 25 Statement of Financial Activities 27 Notes to the Accounts 32 Auditors Report
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 COUNTY COMMISIONERILEAD VOLUNTEER REPORT. radical and yet that was over a hundred years ago! Karen Chamberlain continues to work with the District teams to support the rollout of 'Transformation'. It has been a busyyear for all of us. although not quite as we expected. Last year we were cautiously looking forward to 'Transformation' and heartened by the promise of new digital tools to help us all wrth the ever-growing administration tasks that seem to be required. Unfortunately, things have not progressed as we had hoped. however all of our teams have been working very hard to prepare for the changes and move towards a more welcoming volunteer culture. The County team have also had an initial transformation, moving in to new teams around Programme, Volunteer Development and Support. ably assisted by the Trustee Board. In the year ahead, this will continue further, to meet the needs of the Districts as they settle into their newly transformed teams. At the heart of all this are our Young People and so our Youth Commissioner. Lauren, continues to work alongside me to ensure that we continue to be a youth-led organisation. Ourthanks also to Ellie Eagles for her time in role. Despite all of this. we have still seen growth in our census figures with more Young People have been able to benefit from the life-changing opportunities that Scouting offers. All of these things have been made possible by the dedications of thousands of volunteers and Young People across Leicestershire. I know that they will all continue to step up to the challenges ahead and turn them into wonderful opportunities to excel. We still have significant potential for growth and have lots of plans for the years ahead - both to recruit more adults and Young People. Along with a focus on regular volunteering to support weekly Section meetings. we are truly stepping up to offer'flexible volunteering. to meet all the demands of modern life. I look forward to visiting and hearing all about the team's success. County CommissionerlLead Volunteer As we continue to transform the volunteer journey and the way we volunteer whilst delivering the National 'skills for life. strategy. we are living Baden Powell's vision of a Scouting 'movement'. Sounds
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 Structure. Governance & Objectives The Leicestershire Scout Council is part of the National Organisation of The Scout Association and operates within the Associations Policy. Organisation and Rules document (POR). The POR document contains details of the organisational structure and the means of governance for County. District and Groups. 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. Each Scout County has a Scout Council of elected and ex-officio members who must meet at least once a year at its Annual General Meeting and at other times by way of Extraordinary General Meeting if so called. Co-operation We make a positive difference. we co-operate with others and make friends. The Scout Method The Leicestershire Scout Council is the electoral body. which supports and encourages the development of Scouting in the City of Leicester and the County of Leicestershire. It is the body from which the County Board of Trustees is elected. 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 tske part in activities indoors and outdoors The Scout Association is aware of the rights of young people and has made concerted efforts to encourage Scout Councils to involve young people on all committees in a decision-making capacity. Leicestershire Scout Council has endeavoured to implement this. learn by doing share in spiritual reflection take responsibility and make choices undertake new and challenging activities make and live by their Promise The County Board of Trustees are accountable to the Scout Council and are responsible for the management of Scouting in the City of Leicester and the County of Leicestershire. We offer hundreds of activities. as diverse as kayaking. abseiling. staged performance. paragliding, and archery. There's something for every young person. whatever their physical ability. The values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values..
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTf SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 Report of the Board of Trustees Leicestershire Scouts actively engages and supports young people in their personal development ernpowering them to make a positive contribution to society. growing. being more inclusive, being shaped by young people and making a bigger impact in our communities. I Identifiable benefit The way in which we help young people in the personal development and empowers them to make a positive contribution to society. In partnership with adults, young people take part in fun indoor and outdoor activities. They learn by doing. by sharing in spiritual reflections and by taking responsibility. They make choices, undertake new and challenging activities. and live outtheir Scout Promise. 2. Public Benefit Leicestershire Scouts is a Countywide Movement. open to young people ages 4- 25 and adults who are willing to make the Scout Promise. People in areas of deprivation are able to benefit from our programme,. while we charge a subscription to our members. access to our benefits are not constrained by a member's ability to pay. There are arrangements with Trust funds to help with costs for those that face financial hardship, so that young people are not excluded from Scouts on purely financial grounds. Leicestershire Scout's Trustees have a duty to report on our public benefit in this Annual ReporL We've assessed our aims. activities, and charitable objectives, which are to contribute to the development of young people as individuals, as responsible citizens. as members of their local, national and international communities. We believe that we have met the Charity Commission public benefit criteria for both advancement of education. and the advancement of citizenship and community development. The benefits of Scouts are further demonstration throughout this report. Review of the year Leicestershire Scouts follows two key principles set by the Commission with regard to public benefit: Our members Census results for the year ending January 2024. 2024 279 1998 2418 2094 390 239 2023 133 2040 2404 1953 Our Vision for the future In our Skills for Life Strategy, we aim to prepare rnore young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme. Squirrels Beaver Scouts Cub Scouts Scouts Explorer Scouts Young Leaders 125 246
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTf SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 Scout Network 92 7510 121 7022 With this in mind. no wonder Squirrels is proving to be more and more popular each day, with new Squirrel Drays opening across the County. Districts are planning some adventurous activities for their Squirrels which are showing to be a success. Adult Leaders Management Roles Governance Roles Support Roles 1307 1281 108 442 470 2327 iio 415 448 2254 Total membership 9837 9276 Let's look to the future for many more adventuress to comel Programme Team cubs The Cubs enjoyed a fantastic day out at the Black Country Museum with 600 Cubs attendings from all over the County. squirrels Squirrels may be young, but they are definitely mighty! They can achieve anything they set their minds to, from using power tools to creating a home for wildlife. climb to heights than many adults can only dream of and learning first aid to keep themselves and others safe- how incredible is that? SCOUTS 2023 has at last settled us back into more normal activities, we are still searching for new leaders and are adjusting to the changes into the volunteer structure that has been introduced. Squirrels is a perfect opportunity for your young people to learn new skills, explore the outdoors and meet new friends. It is also a perfect opportunity to develop their social and fine motor skills which will help them in their daily lives. Scout & Explorers were again able to take part in County sailing trips out of Ipswich and as before. for those that took part there is the possibility of undertaking longer trips through Adventures Offshore or applying to become part of crew members used to service the ships and keep the venture running Many of our squirrels are able to achieve not only activity and challenge badges. but also their Chief Scout Acorn Award. This however would not be possible without the amazing support and dedication of the Squirrel Leaders and Helpers- a huge thank you to you all. The annual Splash camp was again filled by Scouts from groups across the County with its normal range of mixed wet and dry activities were offered. This camp always seerns to be oversubscribed but it is difficult
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 to see how it can be easily extended in size. We might perhaps investigate the possibility of using a venue such as Holme Pierrepont for a future event and open to other Scouts outside of Leicestershire. Explorers across the County have had another great year. Groups have continued to grow. and they have been on camps as Groups and Sections as well as on County events such as Rambling Fox. Activity camps & days were also provided by the County activity teams for Climbing and Caving. As we move into 2024125 our young people's views are once again called upon both by groups for programme planning and our Youth Commissioners who have come up with some great activity and event ideas which we hope to take forward. This includes the return of a County Explorer camp next year. We have seen a steady flow of Explorers attending our award presentation evenings at the County HQ. which are giving us the opportunity to celebrate the Explorers, achievements. In May 2023 Feitskamp24 was launched with 4 leaders from Leicestershire and Derbyshire Scout5 running Recce expedition to The Netherlands to check the possibilities for a Scout Cycle Camping Expedition in late May2024. The recce took in Scout campsites in Rotterdam, Ede, Baarn, Zaandvort and Hook and a further campsite was checked in September at Pijnacker. This has led to 47 Scouts and 15 leaders from Leicestershire & Derbyshire Scouts with help from the Derbyshire Cycle Team taking part in 4 selection and training camps along with many training ride days to get prepared for the trip. In the last 23 months to l$t March 2024. Leicestershire Scouts had a total of 248 active young people participating in the D of E awards programme.. These camps have been very successful and have seen Scouts & Explorers with an age range between 11 and 17 112 years become proficient at working. camping and cycling together. 2024 ioi 92 45 2023 103 75 35 Bronze Silver Gold Generally, across the section and County there is a need in many areas to increase adult participation in groups with several struggling for leaders. These include 183 newly registered.. 88 Bronze 67 Silver 28 Gold EXPLORERS
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTf SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 The team thanks Nicky & Graham for dealing with much of the paperwork and administration to manage the registrations. In summer 2023, we had the World Scout Jamboree for which Ellie and Lauren supported the County Unit 13 both in their preparations for the Jamboree and whilst out in Korea. Both, especially Ellie, supported the Unit in achieving their Jamboree Youshape Awards which the whole Unit worked to achieve. Over the 12 months we have had the following complete their awards: 65 Bronze 24 Silver 3 Gold In January. the County Youth Commissioners in our region came together and delivered a Youth Involvement Weekend at Drumhill. There was fantastic attendance with approximately 30 young adults attending (8 of which were from Leicestershire!). This was a fun and informative weekend allowing us and District Youth Commissioners to share ideas and knowledge from around the region as well as introduce the Youth Commissioner role to those unfamiliar. From this weekend Leicestershire gained number of Districtyouth Commissioners and a few others eager to support the County's youth shaped activities which is always great! As always, we all need to encourage young people to accelerate their participation. and adults to help with their support. Many thanks to those leaders who have been continuing to give up their time and energy to help support the Explorer Scouts within DofE. Throughout the past year. we have seen many more groups and young people achieving the Youshape Awards. further building the youth voice within our County. We have been invited to visit more groups and sections to assist with the Youshape Award as well as at some District events. which we love doing. The launch of the Squirrels Youshape Award has started to show around the County. with two groups being involved in the pilot scheme which was great to see! Hopefully next year we'll continue to see a great uptake around the County in achieving this award. As part of the Youth Involvement Weekend, we set ourselves goals for the next year, mine to lead another County Youth Forum. Applications are currently open for this youth forurn and the event is running in October for Scouts and Explorers which l am looking forward to! We hope to hold further regional events for District Youth Commissioners and other young adults passionate about youth shaped Scouting!
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 As mentioned above, Ellie Eagles has been an instrumental part of this years success and I can't write about this year without thanking her for everything she did with me as Youth Commissioner, I wouldn't have been able to do it without her. All the bestfor the future and thank youl trip and the caving team. Going forwards team members will renew their first aid qualifications to a higher level. Historically team members were wilderness first-aid qualified but then renewed with either a first response, first aid at work or forestry first- aid qualification. ACTIVITIES TEAMS The team has applied successfully for a Forward5 grant to replace a number of helmets and lamps which whilst still serviceable have become time expired due to the manufacturer's recommended maximum life. Overall the group is in a sound financial position going forwards. The only risks seen going forwards are the limited number of cave/mine leader assessors available both in County and nationally. Caving The caving team organised 16 caving trips over the year. Of the 16 three were aimed at developing leader experience & competence. For the first time we also ran three back-to- back caving trips for the explorer age group in an endeavour to develop those who had an interest in caving. Archery The small team have been out and about during the year providing archery atAshby & Coalville District Camp. County Splash Camp and Holwell & Willesley campsites along with visiting groups and we have provided archery sessions for over 395 young people. The total number of Scoutslexplorers taken underground was 113 which was a significant reduction on the previous year due mainly to a lack of interest and take up in the County beginners day in November. There has been no progress in leaders developing their national governing body award qualifications which should be rectified this year provided those involved have sufficient time. This still leaves the caving team with one fully qualified Cave Leader/assessor. We provide both soft archery for your younger sections as well as normal archery for the older section meetings. camps or events and we also run sessions to run Master at Arms badge. Le-Toast The team has thoroughly reviewed its procedures following the Great Orme tragedy and the repercussions from it which has resulted in some minor changes to coordinating the in touch procedure between the Leader of the team booking the The LeToast team still remains a relatively small group for the amount of activities that we that we do and teach. For example in the time frame of 0110312023 to 2910212024, we have instructed the
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 following amount of Young people and Leaderslhelpers in: Flow during the summer as well as a final weekend away planned for the Truro area. Tool Use (safe practice and use ofj - 78 As always we have also had a great number of dives at the Cove at the last year for both training and pleasure including the traditional Christmas tree decorating day. Cordage (how to make cordlstring from natural fibres) =188 Tomahawks = 884 Backwoods cooking (cooking over an open fire) = 135 Kelly Kettles - 93 Safe Knife use (including Knife law - legaifillegal) 80 Braiding (swing and disk} - 200 Fire lighting (how too and different techniques) =268 Training.. Since September 2023 the unit has... Completed training for 4 Ocean Diver students 3 Ocean diver student who continuing towards their Ocean Diver qualification. Continued I sports diver student's training Continued I dive leader student's training 2 Advanced Diver student have also continued towards their qualification (this was missed from my notes during the AGM) Has begun the BSAC Boat Handling Course for 4 students Begun the process of l instructor qualifying as a boat handling instructor with the SLJPPOrt and supervision of Simon Childs. As you can tell from these numbers. there has been a lot of interest in the more practical I basic skills set. This year is looking to follow in a similar pattern. Sub Aqua Like many groups we need more volunteers Below is a summary our activities in the last year. Since the last AGM the unit has been on dive weekends to Fowey. Portland ffwice) and Skomer with a weekend in Plymouth having to be cancelled earlier this year due to weather however some members were able to have a good day diving at Capernwray inland dive site instead. On Thursday evenings since September 2023. the unit has completed... 53 SCUBA Try Dives. 57 Try Snorkelling sessions. 20 Dolphin Snorkeller qualifications. Last year we also held a week's diving based in Tarbet on the Mull of Kintyre. We also have dive trips planned for the rest of this season including a week diving in Oban and a week of more advanced diving in Scapa Hot Doggers 2023 was a very busy year for Hot Doggers. with over 800 Beavers. Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers on the water on Monday nights
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 from April to the beginning of October. Prices did increase by 50p per person to £6.50 per person which still gives good value for money. Going forward as a County team we will need to continue to focus on training younger members to become the next coaches and volunteers and support the existing coaches to gain the next level of coach awards in their chosen discipline specific craft to help Hot Doggers continue and grow as a County team. There is good pool of over 25 coaches and helpers that regularly turn up most Monday evenings. The pool sessions on Friday nights at New Parks were also back in full swing with 18 sessions with various Beavers and Cub groups taking advantage. Pool sessions are still every other month at £70 for up to 14 in the pool for each session. That amounts to around 250 young people that have taken part in the pool sessions over 2023. We are also forging close links with Nottingham Scouts water team and started attending each other's permit assessments. 4 of their adult coaches and some of their explorer paddlers are joining us for Splash 2024 which is very much appreciated. I'd like to say a massive thank you to all our volunteer coaches and helpers for their continued support without which these sessions wouldn't be possible to run. In particular I would like to thank Jeremy Pole who has continued to manage the weekly sessions and appoint the various coaches and helpers to the sessions and lock up at the end of each Monday night. Thanks also goes to Richard South for his help running the pool sessions. Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre (LOPC) continue to support the Scouts in kit storage and the mutually beneficial sharing of kit. I would like to thank Stuart and his team for their friendly faces and support over the vears. Also. for allowing us to have the whole site each year for Splash Camp. Hot Doggers also made a large contribution to enable a Splash for Scouts to run in September 2023. This was over a full weekend including camping for the 237 Scouts plus Leaders. This meant that over 237 Scouts from 17 groups across Leicestershire enjoyed 4 activities each on the Saturday and 2 on Sunday. Breakout Canoe Club A few words about our achievement for the period OU0312023 to 2910212024 follow. Monday and Tuesday Evening Sessions Competition training sessions were once again offered to Scouts throughout the year at our Hinckley base - on both Mondays and Tuesdays for much of the year. We had around 18 regular junior attendees. With the pool sessions and Monday nights and Splash that equates to over a 1290 young people on the water in 20231 Not bad for a bunch of volunteers During the period Easter to October. we offered a mix of beginners, courses and fun sessions. These comprised:
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 2 x Paddle Explore courses 3 x Paddle Discover courses 7 x fun sessions to Beavers. Cubs and Scouts Attendees were drawn from both Hinckley and South Leicestershire District Groups. Achievements in Competition We currently have three young adult members competing internationally in the sport of wild water racing. In the summer of 2023. they returned from the Under 23 World Championships with a total of eight medals including three gold for Kerry Christie. Cornpetitions Canoe slalom: Cardington (Bedford). Stone, Orton Mere (Peterborough) and Nene Whitewater Centre (Northampton) Canoe marathon: Soar Valley marathon at Leicester Outdoors Pursuits Centre Coaches and Leaders Our 2023 team comprised around 15 On- the-water instructors. Many had limited availability due to being away at university, but their support was invaluable when they were able to attend. and as can be seen above, enabled us to deliver an extensive programme of activities. Wild water Racing: A series of six entry-level competitions at Barrow-Upon- Soar Weekend Sessions Jamie Christie won the Paddle UK 'Above and Beyond, award for his services to wild water racing. John Stoner was nominated for the canoe slalom 'Ed Ecclestone, award for volunteering. In May we complete three Introduction to Moving Water sessions at Barrow-Upon- Soar. with six children attending each session. This was followed by two 'Introduction to Whitewater, sessions at Matlock over the summer. We also delivered a canal journey. International Report April 2023 March 2024 Swimming Pool Sessions This report starts in April 2023. with the uncertainty of a post covid world travel still lingering. Scouts in Leicestershire had already started to consider international opportunities some twelve months prior. During the winter we held a series of swimming pool sessions at Lutterworth Leisure Centre, primarily for our 'improvers' Social Events Melton District In December we held a social evening for our adult supporters at the Red Admiral in Broughton Astley- 26 people attended for a game of skittles and buffet. In March. we held our first Awards Evening since lockdown. with a quiz, presentations, and food. Leaders from around the County joined a core Leadership team from Melton District to participate in the Spirit of Nepal, 2023.1 couldn't do justice to talk about this unique and very special International Opportunity. so this is in their own words.
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 On Thursday 12th October 2023 we left Leicestershire with 44 young people and 10 leaders to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. After 20 hours of travelling. we reached our destination of Kathmandu, Nepal. The next morning, we took a 10 hour bus journey to Pokhara, travelling through villages and settlements giving us a brief glimpse at the diverse lives of Nepali people. Another key moment was dancing with villagers during an evening's entertainment after which we had a collertion for the village to use towards a hydro-electric plant We then descended over the next couple of days to Birethanti ready to fly back to Kathmandul When back in Kathmandu. the adventure continued with a trip to the Monkey Temple. Boudhanath Stupa and visiting the Nepal Scout Headquarters where we were able to play a game of 5-a-side football with Nepali Scouts. We began our trek led by Dawa. who is the Managing Director of Adventure Thamserku. The first day's trekking took us to Landruk and over the next 3 days we trekked, a little bit up and a little bit down. over bridges spanning deep ravines and steps cutting into the mountainside. to Ghorepani ready for a very early start to summit Poon Hill at sunrise. This was one of the many highlights of the trip as we were able to watch the scenery around us change as the sun rose. the mountains were dark and then for a moment seemed to glimmer like gold before showing their full beauty as morning broke Our last day was particularly special as we went on a flight which took us into the Everest region and we were able to see Mount Everest. The final afternoon was spent exploring the streets of Thamel where many of the young people honed their bartering skills and came away with bargains to tske home as mementos and gifts for their friends and family. Improelphs(CoI undmenti71well&eln In 5tKh a huge woy Ouialthls wor
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 POrty¢indthendlydwfv thilrprtketstssypport Ilelocalwmrnvnlty" Trfpolo IIyetlm¥ Jv5t h¥rnbling have already started the extensive planning and recruitment process for another Spirit of Nepal adventure in 2025. This next expedition promises to be even more exciting and enriching, as they aim to offer another group of young people the opportunity to explore the beauty and culture of Nepal. Wlilenrl(blJerlifvandwlll h¢#e theptrsonsbels ttrbe humbli#g Mad Hatters Explorer Scout Unit (Harborough District Explorers) Travelling closer to home while still seeking unique adventures, the Mad Hatters Explorer Scout Unit (ventured to Scout Centre Rotterdam in July 2023). Led by the enthusiastic Tina Taylor. the group comprised seven dedicated leaders, fourteen eager Explorer Scouts. and two young Cub Scouts, They crossed the channel and settled at Scout Centre Rotterdam. which is conveniently just a 25- minute bike ride from the heart of the city. This picturesque location proved to be an ideal destination for Scouts and outdoor enthusiasts. offering an exciting and unforgettable experience. Howard and Sarah Ball from the 4th Livingstone. Melton District masterminded the adventure, supported by a dedicated team of leaders. These leaders not only took part in the trip, but also worked together to prepare the young participants (and themselves) for the challenging 4,562-mile journey across to Kathmandu and the thrilling adventure that awaited them there. The trip was a tremendous success. with all involved gaining invaluable experiences and memories. Building on this success. Howard. Sarah. and team Scout Centre Rotterdam served as a fantastic base for exploring the vibrant city and participating in a range of diverse onsite
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 and offsite activities and cultural experiences. The Mad Hatters were so inspired by their adventure that upon returning to the UK. they immediately began planning their next international experience for Summer 2024. Come back next year for more details on their upcoming journey. landed on the roof of the church, when his parachute became snagged on the spire. The trip offered a perfect blend of activities. culture. and education. which was well received by the young people. The experience was so overwhelmingly positive that they already have a waiting list fortheir eagerly anticipated revisit in 2025. Ashford Explorers (Ashby and Coalville District Explorers) The 25th World Scout Jatnboree South Korea. In August 2023. a group of fifteen Explorer Scouts and seven leaders embarked on an exciting repeat of their successful 2018 trip to France. They journeyed down to the south c03St to cross the channel by ferry. before arriving in the charming town of Bayeux. Their chosen campsite, Camping des 8ords de I'Aure was situated right on the outskirts of Bayeux and featured all necessary arnenities including an inviting indoorloutdoor swimming pool. and served as an ideal base for a truly cultural experience. Last summer. a group of four leaders guided Unit 13 from Leicestershire to the World Scout Jamboree SaeManGeum, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea. The unit was led by Louise Bailey. with support from Rachel Smith. Gareth Lewis, and Kristy Eagles. This leadership team began their journey by organizing recruitment events in the snow and undertaking the challenging task of selecting just 36 young people from over 130 equally deserving candidates. Each day the explorers took the short riverside walk from the campsite into town to fetch breakfast and food for the day's activitiesltrip. The beautiful medieval town centre. was well explored and included the Notre-Dame Cathedral and various military museums. one of which houses the renowned Bayeux Tapestry. The leadership team provided over 18 months of support. including structured learning, upskilling. creative and educational activities. expeditions. and camps. They also provided the necessary resources to prepare the young people and their parentslcarers for the Jamboree experience-or so they thoughL In addition. Leader Colin Stephens and his team planned a range of engaging activities, such as exploring some of the historic D- Day beaches. enjoying 3 day of discovery in Cherbourg and a visit to the town of Sainte- Mère-Eglise where Private John Steele Attending a World Scout Jamboree is often described as a "unique experience." This was certainly true forthe over 4,500 Scouts, Guides, leaders. International Support Team, and Contingent Team from across the UK. The Leicestershire unit faced a
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTYSCOUTCOUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 series of tough challenges, including extreme heat, adverse conditions, and a Jamboree campsite that failed to meet expected standards. other Scouting members of the Scouting community caused friendly, lively atmosphere even when we were struggling with the heat and conditions of Korea" The leadership team demonstrated exceptional skills. supporting, and uplifting the Scouts in the face of these challenging conditions and changing venues. They ensured that the Scouts under their care gained lasting memories and learned the values of Scouting in a global context. Their outstanding performance before. during, and after the event created a supportive environment that enabled the Scouts to develop new skills, broaden their horizons. and form lifelong friendships. all while contributing to a sense of unity. friendship. and global understanding. "The Jamboree was notjust the three weeks in Korea but all the camps and pre-events beforehand, from the selection events and the get togethers we had as both a patrol and a unit. This group of people within the unit became my second family." on each camp we became closer to the other members and i can say from the bottom of my heart that these people will become friends for life". "Ourjamboree experience was not what we were expecting, but we would not change it for the world. The sense of community that developed as part of this adversity was incredible and the unit benefitted from this in a strange way,. the residents were apologising for what had happened. even though they had no association with the Scouting association. Some people also paid for meals in restaurants for the Scouts. which was such accommodating." It is also noteworthy to acknowledge the selfless contribution of the International Support Team and Contingent Team from Leicestershire, whose dedication and often individual support made a significant difference to the experiences of thousand5 of young people from around the world. Notwithstanding the support and guidance of the leadership team, the young people themselves demonstrated resilience. adaptability. and care for each other and others throughout the experience, and it is perhaps best to let some of them tell you about their experiences. The leaders did a great job at damage control throughout the Jamboree. from organising activities in Seoul to keeping the young participants happy and healthy across the three weeks away". 'The Jamboree was like a roller coaster." it had its ups and downs throughout the three weeks. However, at the end of it we realised we gW as a unit and persisted during the tough times. We worked together. which built confidence and teamwork skills" "The 25th World Scout Jamboree was interesting to say the least,. it was an amazing experience where you had to expect the unexpected. Being with 50.000
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 exclusivelyto support growth of both young people and adults across the Leicestershire. The 25th World Scout Jamboree was. for all the reasons mentioned, a truly "unique experience., Future hosts of a World Scout Jamboree will likely face more scrutiny and oversight to ensure that young people receive the right kind of unique experience in the future. However, for these young people and their leaders, the Jamboree created unforgettable memories. The volunteer lead for this project will be Jack Bart)er, with a Steering Group chaired by Paul Wren to help scrutinise this work and establish the Sections most in need of support Work has already begun to identify these Sections and offer initial supporL including trying to set up welcoming environments for new volunteers to join. identifying opportunities to recruit both young people and volunteers and offering support to help grow Sections. This work will continue as we hope to get started on this project later in 2024. A special thank you goes to those who provided both direct and indirect support to make these international experiences happen. and to the behind-the-scenes helpers and parents who selflessly assist with fundraising, training, administrative tasks, and more. International experiences for 2024 are already underway. and I look forward to the next review. Risk Management The risks involved with the administration of a charity are many. As Trustees. the County Board of Trustee is aware of these risks and their obligations to minimise or reduce them, and the established a Risk Management Committee, meeting quarterly to review new, open. and closed risks, highlighting concerns to the County Executive Committee, and making recommendations on containment andlor closure. Special Projects Work has continued throughout the year to liaise with TSA and establish how the Ash Legacy can be best distributed across Leicestershire to have a lasting impact on as many young people as possible and make a real difference to the developrnent of Scouting in Leicestershire. At the end of the reporting year, a final agreement was being approached. which will see around 45% of funds used to boost the Forward 5 funds. and the remainder used to employ Local Growth Officers to join the TSA'S existing Growth and Communities team. working Recent discussions have been to focus on risks. and ensure issues are contained and owned within the relevant Sub-committee. Safety Doing things safely is fundamental to everything we do in Scouting. The Safety training ensures that you understsnd your responsibilities for keeping everyone in
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 Scouts safe and how to assess and manage risk. YOUTHFUNDAYS Youth Fun Days is a not-for-profit company selling discounted tickets to youth groups to top Merlin attractions across the UK and any surpluses are returned to local Scouting in Leicestershire. Youth Fun Days are supported by a team of volunteers from across the County and the UL During the year. Leicestershire Scout Council received funds of £20,000 from Youth Fun Days. The various Scout campsites across the County also benefited from £1.500 each to use towards activity provision. Youth Fun Days Limited is an independent company in which Mr A Wray, Mrs C Black. Mrs L: Rowe. Mr D Wray and Mrs L Edwards are Directors with Mr A Wray being norninated the CEO. None of the Directors receive recompense.
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW The attached accounts give full details of the financial position of the Leicestershire Scout Council at the 29 February 2024. The General Fund (Free reserves) on 29 February 2024 is £196,387, which is an appropriate level. The level of reserves is set to ensure that it". Identifies and plans for the maintenance of essential services Reflects the risks of unplanned The financial position has improved, and we are seeing a return to pre Covid numbers with memberships fees increasing. although we have held the fee level stable. and higher lettings income. We show a deficit of £24.265 but that is after Forward5 grants of £75.957, money that has been working in the County to take Scouting forward. closure Provide funding to develop Scouting across the County. Stand ready to assist Scouting entities with emergency funding. Independent Examiners UHY Hacker Young conduct an independent examination of our accounts. We are pleased with their work and their appointment continues. Our balance sheet remains solid with net assets of £1,178,650 which includes property valued at £499,759. Funding and Resen4es The County Board of Trustees is satisfied that the charity's assets are sufficient and available to fulfil its current obligations. Forward5 Funding We have completed the first two years of our five-year plan to give awards of over £440,000 to help take Scouting forward after Covid, Given the addition of Ash funding, discussed below, we are extending the plan for several more years to enable considered and effective application of the funding. In the first two years we have awarded £170.000 of grants and made loans of £5.000. We wish to continue with this and increase the rate, especially for loans. To date in the current year, we have awarded £121.000 of grants and £45,000 of loans with a strong pipeline of other applications. The Board of Trustees and Finance Committee are aware of the need to balance holding funds in reserve and applying funds to benefit young people and this is a matter under regular review. We aim to hold reserves to enable us to keep operating in another lock down type event and you can see in the accounts that £140,000 is held as working capital reserve. We have committed over £440,000 to the five-year Forward5 programme and that reserve now sits at £280,845. which includes loans that we have made within the County. There is more detail in a factsheet but in brief.. Forward5 is a programme of grants andlor loans.
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 Your project needs to strengthen andlor develop Scouting Amounts are flexible from £1 to The County recognises its responsibility to society and the following principles apply: To operate ethically and take account of social. environmental. and ethical considerations. £45,000. We may consider over £45.000 for a special case. We have now signed the Ash legacy agreements which will from the current year give us additional funding of £lll.000 per annum for four years. To seek investment opportunities which demonstrate a positive approach to individuals, communities, environmental protection, pollution control. conservation and recycling. safety and security and ethical employment practices. To not knowingly invest in businesses whose activities and practices pose a risk of serious harm to individuals or groups, or whose activities are inconsistent with our values. It is acknowledged that this is a complicated area and that some companies invested in will have a modest level of activities of which we disapprove. Investments Our investments continue to be managed by Cooper Parry Wealth and we are happy with their service. The County Board of Trustees are pleased with the investment performance this year as we see signs of more stability in the markets, and we achieved a gain of 5.3%. In the formal investment review year, we achieved a gain of 7.87% to 13th May 2024 which compared well to the benchmarks that we use. Further strategies, and therefore tasks will be developed and defined in due course aligning across both County Executive. County Leadership. and District teams. Overall, given the macro-economic conditions we are content with how the investments are positioned. The County Board of Trustees responsibilities for the financial statements Charity law requires the County Board of Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year, and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the County Board of Trustees should follow best practice and have The investments are spread over several asset classes. such as equities. gilts. and property as well as various geographical markets. If you X-ray the fund5. we are invested in around 10.000 holdings providing diversification. We operate an ethical investment policy using Cooper Parry Wealth's ESG portfolio so we can, for example. say that we are not exposed to weapons/munitions business and only 0.020kn to tobacco or similar.
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTf SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 i•l(erterth Selected suitable accounting policies and then applied them consistently Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent Stated whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practices have been followed. subject to any material departures being disclosed and explained in the financial statements Prepared financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. charity has appropriate systems of control, financial and otherwise. They are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the SORP legislation. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. the On behalf of the County Board of Trustees. Mr D Chimley County Chair August 2024 The County Board of Trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring the
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 Name of Charity.. Leicestershire County Scout Council Charity Registration No: 521780 Governing DocumenL' Policy Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association Address of Principal Office: County Scout Centre 9 Oak Spinney Park Ratby Lane Leicester Forest East Leicester LE3 3AW Bankers: CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Independent Examiners: UHY Hacker Young 14 Park Row Nottingham NGI 6GR Investment Managers: Cooper Parry Wealth Sky View Argosy Road East Midland Airport Castle Donnington Derby DE74 2SA
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 The members of the County Board of Trustees are the Charity Trustees of the Leicestershire Scout Council. During the year. the members were as follows.. Sub Committee Appointment County Chair Acting County Commissioner County Commissioner County Treasurer County Secretary Mr D Chimley Mr N Fordyce Ms B Bhagwan Mr J Griffin 10110112023 to 31105120231 (appointed 01106120241 Mr A Wray Other Members County Commissioners Appointments Miss L Cowell Mr S Arnold Ms L Mason Mr P Wren Elected until 2025 AGM Mrs E Wardle Financial Resources, LE31StaffinglShop Financial Resources, Risk Managemenc LE31Staffing/Shop Financial Resources LE31Staffing Mr R Coppock Mrs C Black Mr J Chodynicki Elected until 2024 AGM Mr B Chatburn Financial Resources Mrs J McNulty-Green LE31StaffinglShop Mrj Barber Mr J Borzacchiello Ex-officio Members The County Commissioner is appointed Nationally. and they appoint the Chair of the Scout Council annually. The County Treasurer are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting. All other members are elected for a two-year period.
Scouts LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Leicestershire County Scout Council Statement of Financial A¢tivitle8 for the year ended 29 February 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Notes Income from.. Donations and grants Charitable activities Other trading activities Investment income 22,000 411.010 33,145 5,347 22,000 411,010 33.145 5,347 37.500 245,903 26.414 4.295 471,502 471,502 314,112 Expenditur• on: Charitsble activities Direct costs Support costs 397,395 110,919 8,341 405,736 110,919 237,946 114,869 Total expenditure 508.314 8.341 516,655 352.815 Net expenditure before investment gains and exceptional items (36.812) (8,341) (45,153) (38,703) Net gainsl(net losses) on Investments 20.888 20,888 (21,347} Net expenditure and movement In funds 15,924 8,341 24,265 60.050 Reconciliation of funds". Total funds at 1 March 2023 1,182.915 20,000 1,202,915 1,262,965 Total funds at 29 February 2024 18 1,166,991 11,659 1,178,650 1,202,915 All activities relate to continuing operations. The notes on the following pages fomi part of these financial statements.
Leicestershire County Scout Council statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 29 February 2024 Unrestrfcted Restrlcted Funds Funds 2023 2023 Totsl Funds 2023 Notes Prlor Year Analysis Income from.. Donations and grants Charitable activities Other trading activities Investment income 17,500 245,903 26,414 4,295 20,000 37,500 245,903 26,414 4,295 294.112 20,000 314,112 Expendlture on: Charitable acttvities Direct costs Support costs 237,946 114,869 237,946 114,869 Totsl oxpenditure 352.815 352,815 Net expenditure before Investment gains and oxceptlonal items (58.703) 20,000 (38,703) Net losses on investments (21,347) (21,347) Net expenditure and movement in funds 80,050 20,000 60,050 Reconclllation of fvnds: Total funds at 1 March 2022 1,262.965 1,262.965 Total funds at 28 February 2023 18 1182,915 20,000 1,202,915 Ail prior year activities relate to continuing operations. The notes on the following pages fom) part of these financial statements.
Leicestershire County Scout Council Balance Sheet as at 29 February 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Not•s Fixed assets Tangible assets Investments 499,759 382.212 881,971 499,759 382,212 881,971 501.853 362.869 864,722 Current assets Equipment department stocks Debtors and prepayments Short term deposits Cash at bank and in hand 11,926 98,999 38,612 286,382 435,919 11,926 98,999 38,612 298,041 447,578 13,903 180,490 36.903 265,326 496,622 11,659 11,659 Creditors.. amounts falllng due withln one year 10 (150,899) {150,899) (158.429) Nel current assets 285.020 11,659 296,679 338,193 Total assets less current liabilities 1,166,991 11,659 1.178,650 1.202.915 Net assets 1,166,991 11,659 1,178,650 1,202,915 Funds Unrestricted Restricted Total funds 1.166,991 1,166,991 11,659 1,178,650 1,182,915 20,000 1.202 915 11,659 1,166,991 These financial ststements were approved by the County Board of Trustees on 5 August 2024 and signed on their behalf by.. Mr D Chimley County Chair MrA Wray County Secretary
Leicestershire County Scout Council Accounting Polices for the year ended 29 February 2024 Basls ofpreparation The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convenb'on with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wth the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. The Leicestershire County Scout Council constitutes a public benefrt entity as defined by FRS 102. Going concern The Trustees have reviewed the cirCumstanS of the Council and consider that adequate resources continue to be available to fund its activities for the foreseeable ftjlure. The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Council's ability to continue as a going concern. Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives ol the charity and vthich have not been designated for other purposes. Income All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income wrll be received, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefft to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each a¢livity are made up of the total of direct costs and support costs. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Support costs are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of reSoUrs. Direct taxation The Council is a registered charity and therefore is generally not liable to direct taxation on income arising from its charitable activities as it falls thin the various exemptions available to registered charities. Investfflents Investments are a form of basic financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value as al the balance sheet date using the closing quoted market pri. The statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year. Tangible flxad assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets a carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to vlte off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following ba5es.' Land and buildings Fixtures and equipment 2% straight line on buildings only. Activities equipment and facilities 20% straight line 33°A straight line
Lelcestershire County Scout Council Accountlng Polices for the year ended 29 February 2024 Stocks Stocks are valued at the loVr of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving stocks. Pensions The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the charity to the fund in respect of the year.
Leicestershire County Scout Council Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 29 February 2024 1 Income from Donations and grants 2024 2023 General donations Note 14 Youth Fun Days Limited - ur)restricted donation Youth Fun Days Limited - restricted donation 2,000 20,000 2,500 15,000 20,000 22.000 37,500 2 Income from Charftablg Activities 2024 2023 Membership subscriptions Less.. paid to The Scout Association 330,906 (253.719) 226.907 (155,875) 77,187 71.032 Training Duke of Edinburgh training County Cubs Water activities Jamboree Sub-aqua Beavers Mountain bikes Climbing Shooting Breakout Caving Sailing {excluding grant) Offshore Sailing Cruise Fencing Bushcraft Sundry activity incorne Equipment department takings 1,470 4,575 13.861 19,678 158,923 9,671 3.855 3.053 8,240 24.079 15 2,823 8,318 276 1,462 3,799 5,582 2,360 9,011 3,240 758 5,250 50 93,857 1,532 1,990 5,321 2,039 5,694 2,380 1,210 2,144 13 102,164 411.010 245,903 3 Income from Trading Activities 2024 2023 Lettings YoLrth Fun Days Limited Sale I hire of star tents 24,145 9,000 17,314 9.000 100 33,145 26,414
Lelcestershire County Scout Council Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 29 February 2024 4 Investmont Income 2024 2023 Dividends received Bank inlerest received 4,146 1,201 3,949 346 S Costs of Charitsbl• A¢tlvities 2024 2023 Direct costs Training including activities EM Region expenses County Cubs Sailing and water actrvities Offshore sailing expenditure SulFaqua Fencing Climbing Caving Bushcraft Shooting Breakout Jamboree Beavers Depreciation on activities equipment Sundry activity expenses Mountain bikes Forward 5 Grants (external) County Campsites Grants (restricted) Duke of Edinburgh training expense Equipment department: Purchases (stock adjusted) Stsff costs Agency commission Postage and Stationery Computer and website costs Bank and credit card charges Sundry expenses Letting expenses 5,709 73 11.602 28,076 3,100 4,556 894 1,836 921 1,885 2,712 5,039 156,375 6,547 5,710 21,857 3,027 4,056 1,739 2,562 1.431 730 1,126 6,568 8,033 8,598 3,636 906 375 75,957 8,341 5,533 156 75,673 2.233 69,119 3,465 419 3,716 3,052 868 74,971 342 3,095 2,673 1,473 289 5,057 7,571 405,736 237,946
Leicestershire County Scout Council Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 29 February 2024 6 Costs of Charitable Activities 2024 2023 Support Costs Cleaning and caretaking costs Light and heat Rates Office licences Repairs and maintenance Depreciation on land and buildings Depreciation on fixtures and equipment Staff Costs Athprds Travelling costs Insurance Postage, stalionery and office expenses Equipment Telephone IT expenses Bank Charges Sundry expenses Governance - Independent Examiners. remuneration County executive committee expenses Legal fees 16,322 7,795 5,264 1,039 3,304 9,517 4,266 22,127 4,424 229 4,487 1,848 1,243 889 11,304 830 2,115 5.688 2,158 6,090 10.767 4,580 2,409 343 2,423 9.231 4,423 34,914 4.407 1,116 2,928 7,494 1,383 812 10,668 287 2,327 6.075 3,607 4,675 110919 114,869 Expenditure is classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated in a basis consistent with the use of resources. 7 Tanglble fjxed assets Activities equipment and faci1Stles Land and Flxtures and bulldlngs equipment Total Cost At 1 March 2023 Additions At 29 February 2024 561,556 14,277 575,833 107,976 1,048 109,024 136,823 806.355 15,325 821,680 136,823 Depreclatlon At 1 March 2023 Charge for the year At 29 February 2024 78,701 9,517 88,218 95,040 4,266 99,306 130,761 3,636 134,397 304,502 17,419 321,921 Net book value At 29 February 2024 487,615 9,718 499,759 At 28 February 2023 482,855 12,936 6,062 501,853
Leicestershire County Scout Council Note8 to the Accounts for the year ended 29 February 2024 8 Fixed asset investments 2024 2023 Fair value At 1 March 2023 Additions Net investment (losses) I gains Net movement in cash and short term deposits Disposal proceeds 362,869 10,135 20,888 (312) (11,388) 385,873 64,713 {21,347) (140) (66,230) At 29 February 2024 382,212 362,869 Historical cost at 29 February 2024 366.101 366,455 Investments are represented by: Managed funds and unit trusts Cash 378,256 3,956 358,601 4,268 Fair value at 29 February 2024 382,212 362,869 The fixed asset investments were valued by a leading investment manager at 29 February 2024, who are deemed to be a competent third party. 9 Debtors and prepayments 2024 2023 Trade deblors Other debtors other tsxes and social security costs 20,047 41,444 16,018 118,269 1,757 Amounts due after more than one year.. Other debtors 37,508 44,446 98,999 180,490 10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Trade creditors Amounts due to trusts wtth similar objectives". Rudkin Rutland Trust J C Brooks Trust Fund Other taxes and social security costs Other creditors Accwals 4,959 7,425 12,461 23,637 13 103,114 6,715 150,899 15,097 8,637 121,520 5,750 158,429
Leicestershire County Scout Council Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 29 February 2024 11 Analysls of Net Assets betwe•n fund5 UntrIcted funds Restricted funds Total Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Net current assets 499,759 382,212 285,020 499,759 382,212 296,679 11,659 1166,991 11,659 1,178.650 Analysis of Net Assets between funds - Prlor Year Unrestrfcted funds Restrfcted funds Total Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Net current assets 501,853 362,869 318,193 501,853 362,869 338.193 20,000 1.182,915 1,202 915 12 Employees gmoluments 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension Costs 40,983 3,145 855 40,250 2,843 733 44,983 43,826 The average number of employees during the year vS 2 (2023 - 3). There are no employees receiving remuneration of £60,000 or above. No County Executive Committee member, or person with a family or business connection wrth County Executive Committee member, reIVed remuneration in the year, directly or indirectly, from the charity. 13 County Executive Commlttee Memb8r8 eXnSeS The aggregate amount reimbursed to 6 (2023 - 3) County Executive Committee members during the year in respect of travel and other expenses was £2,158 (2023 - £3,607).
Leicestershire County Scout Council Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 29 February 2024 14 General donations recoived 2024 2023 Florence Tumer Trust J R Corah Foundation The Grand Charity 1,000 500 500 2,000 500 2,000 2,500 15 Othor financlal commitments 2024 2023 Total future minimum payments under non-cancellable operating leases 2,406 16 Related party trdnsactions During the year Youth Fun Days Limited, a company in which C Black, L Rowe, D Wray and A Wray are directors, paid a donation of £20,000 (2023 - £15,000) and administration charges of £9,000 (2023 - £9,000) to Leicestershire County Scout Council. There Vre no outstanding amounts at the year end (2023- £nil).
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Hackeryoung Ctsjflffod Accouniants 14P•k INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL I report to the Board of Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Leicestershire County Scout Council I'the Charity,) for the year ended 29 February 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts of the Charity in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act.). You are satisfied that the accounts of the Charity are not required by charity law to be audited and have chosen instead to have an independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts. I have carried out my examination under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the accounts. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently. l express no opinion as to whether the financial statements present a 'true and fair. view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner's statement. Independent examiner's statement Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe". . accounting records, with respect to the Charity. were not kept a5 required by section 130 of the 2011 Act and were not kept as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006: or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. 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: or
Hacker Young VHY H•tk•r Yw LLP 14 P4y 6GR chart* AtC4untanis 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. rtyL MC4tsI. Chris McKain Address: 14 Park Row, Nottingham. NGI 6GR Date: ..4.NAv.ombRr..2Q24..
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