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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

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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
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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..

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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

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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
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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
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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!

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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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

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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 g￿W 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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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 cirCumstan￿S 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 reSoUr￿s.
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 v￿lte 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 loV￿r 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
Un￿trIcted
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 v￿S 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, re￿IVed remuneration in the year, directly or indirectly, from
the charity.
13 County Executive Commlttee Memb8r8 eX￿nSeS
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 V￿re no outstanding amounts at the year end (2023- £nil).

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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

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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.
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Chris McKain
Address: 14 Park Row, Nottingham. NGI 6GR
Date: ..4.NAv.ombRr..2Q24..

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