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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Second Longmynd Scout Group
Other names the charity is known by None
Registered charity number (if any) 5 2 4 4 8 5
HQ registration number 0 0 0 3 0 2 9 8
Charity’s principal address Scout HQ
Church Street
Church Stretton, Shropshire
Postcode S Y 6 6 D Q
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee Name Office (if any)
whole year
1 Leigh Naylor Chair / Trustee
2 Kirsty Pote Secretary
3 Rob Davies Treasurerer / Trustee
4 Terry Davies GSL / Trustee
5 David Betton Q.M. / Trustee
6 Angie Walshaw Section Leader: Explorers / Trustee
7 Brian Alston Trusttee Fund Raiser
8 David Spurling Trusttee Fund Raiser
9 Ian Thomas Trusttee Parent Fund Raiser
10 Adele Parker Section Leader: Cubs / Trustee
11 Matthew Halstead Trusttee Parent Fund Raiser
12 Diana Parsons Trusttee Fund Raiser
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Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) _(These will be published in the annual report of the charity)_ Type of advisor Name Address 1 LT700001 (3rd December 2018) **Section B Structure, governance and management** Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document The Group's governing documents are those of the The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. (e.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. (e.g. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, (e.g. appointed by, elected by) Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice) You may choose to include additional The Group is managed by the Group Trustees Board, the information, where relevant, about: members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. Policies and procedures adopted for: The Board consists of independent representatives, Chair, a) the induction and training of trustees; Treasurer and Trustees together with the Group Scout b) trustee' consideration of major risks Leaders, individual section leaders (if opted to take on the and the systems and procedures to responsibility) and parent’s representation. manage them This Trustte Board exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments and is responsible for: The maintenance of Group property; The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance; The insurance of persons, property and equipment; Group public occasions; Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support; Appointing any sub committees that may be required; Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than those who are elected. 2 LT700001 (3rd December 2018) |**Section B**|**Structure, governance and management (continued)**| |---|---| ||**Risk and Internal Control (Specimen 1)**
The Trusttee Board has identified the major risks to which
they believe the Group is exposed, these have been
reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate
against them. The main areas of concern that have been
identified are:
Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group
would request the use of buildings, property and equipment
from neighbouring organisations such as the church,
community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal
arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group has
sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to
mitigate against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The
Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The
group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of
activities should there be a major reduction in income. The
Committee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase
the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either
temporarily or permanently.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally reliant upon
volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group. If
there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an
unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a
whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure of the Group.
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides activities
for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a reduction in
membership in a particular section or the group as whole
then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or
closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete
closure of the Group.
**Risk and Internal Control (Specimen 2)**
The group has in place systems of internal controls that are
designed to provide reasonable assurance against material
mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all
payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure
that insurable risks are covered.| 3 LT700001 (3rd December 2018) |**Section C**|**Objectives and activities**| |---|---| |Summary of the main activities in relation
to these objects
Summary of the objects of the charity set
out in its governing document|**The Purpose of Scouting**
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people
in their personal development,
empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
**The Values of Scouting**
As Scouts we are guided by these values:
**Integrity -**We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy
and loyal.
**Respect -**We have self-respect and respect for others.
**Care -**We support others and take care of the world in which
we live.
**Belief -**We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
**Co-operation -**We make a positive difference; we co-
operate with others and make friends.
**The Scout Method**
Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with
adults, work together based on the
values of Scouting and:
- enjoy what they are doing and have fun
- take part in activities indoors and outdoors
- learn by doing
- share in spiritual reflection
- take responsibility and make choices
- undertake new and challenging activities
- make and live by their Promise.
The group has 4 sections and linked Explorers meeting
weekly at Group HQ. They have a programme of camps and
external activities throughout the year. All sections combine
at community events e.g. St Georges Day, Remembrance
Day, organising the town bonfire, Xmas bag packing at the
local supermarket and helping run the Longmynd Hike.| Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice) |You**may choose**to include further
statements, where relevant, about:
• policy on grantmaking;
• contribution made by volunteers;
• policy on investments.
Public benefit statement|The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
criteria under both the advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or community development
headings.
No formal group policy exists. For these policies, the
executive committee consider each on a case by case basis.
They may well become the subject of a group policy in due
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of There is currently 108 young people in the group, and 19
the charity during the year leaders supporting these groups.
The latest purchases include 5 new tents, a new marquee
and funds to go towards the repairs and maintenance of the
hut. Recent donations were highlighted, including a
contribution of £6,500 from NFU, which will go toward
maintenance and new equipment.
Some of the group activities this year have included:
Beavers had a sleepover in the scout hut which went
tremendously well
Cubs enjoyed 2 camps, using some of the new equipment.
Scouts had a camp over the summer with lots of activities
Explorers continue to progress well with a range of activities
to broaden their skills.
Section E Financial Review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on
reserves Reserves Policy
The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources
to continue the charitable activities of the group should
income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group
Executive Committee considers that the group should hold a
sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £9k.
Quantify and explain any designations
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|Quantify and explain any designations|| |---|---| ||| |Details of any funds materially in deficit
(circumstances plus steps to eliminate)|| |Further financial review details (optional information)|| |You**may choose**to include additional
information, where relevant, about:
• the charity’s principal sources of funds
(including any fundraising);|
**Investment Policy (Specimen 1)**
The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a
consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in
longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The
Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the
investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only
mainstream banks or building societies or The Scout
Association's Short Term Investment Service.| 5 LT700001 (3rd December 2018) • how expenditure has supported the key The Group Executive regularly monitors the levels of bank objectives of the charity; balances and the interest rates received to ensure the group obtains maximum value and income from its banking arrangements. Occasionally this may involve using an account that requires a period of notice before funds may be withdrawn, before doing so the Group Executive considers the cash flow requirements. • investment policy and objectives; **Investment Policy (Specimen 2)** The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Section F Other Optional Information
Plans for future periods (details of any New equipment and Scotland trip
significant activities planned to achieve
them)
Section G Declaration
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The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees |Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Date
Position (eg Secretary, Chair)|Leigh Naylor
Chair
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**5**|**2nd Longmynd Scout Group**
**5**|**2nd Longmynd Scout Group**
**5**|**24485**|**CC16a**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**For the period**
**from**|**4/1/2023**|**To**|**3/31/2024**|| ||||||| |**Section A Receipts and payments**|||||| |**A1 Receipts**
HMRC Charities receipt
**-**
Subs
**14,007**
Bonfire
**7,499**
Donations
**623**
Hut and Marquee hire
**3,299**
Other income
**7,264**
Interest
**15**
Beer Festival
**7,567**
**40,274**
**_Sub total_**
**_Total receipts_ 40,274**
**A3 Payments**
Hut Improvements
**799**
Insurance
**3,754**
Cleaningand Utilities
**4,653**
Capitation
**5,832**
Events
**9,098**
Donations
**1,000**
Badges etc
**2,986**
Camps
**550**
Other
**9,803**
**_Sub total_ 38,475**
**-**
**-**
**_Sub total_ -**
**_Total payments_ 38,475**
**_Net of receipts/(payments)_ 1,799**
**A5 Transfers between funds**
**-**
**A6 Cash funds last year end**
**16,842**
**_Cash funds this year end_ 18,641**
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for AR)_
**A2 Asset and investment sales,**
**(see table).**
**A4 Asset and investment**
**purchases, (see table)**||**to the nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Restricted**
**funds**|**to the nearest £**
**Endowment**
**funds**|**Total funds**
**to the nearest £**
**-**
**14,007**
**7,499**
**623**
**3,299**
**7,264**
**15**
**7,567**
**40,274**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**40,274**
**799**
**3,754**
**4,653**
**5,832**
**9,098**
**1,000**
**2,986**
**550**
**9,803**
**38,475**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**38,475**
**1,799**
**-**
**16,842**
**18,641**|**Last year**
**to the nearest £**| ||||**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|**-**|**471**| |||||**14,007**|**7,616**| |||||**7,499**|**11,659**| |||||**623**|**1,721**| |||||**3,299**|**1,622**| |||||**7,264**|**4,871**| |||||**15**|**3**| |||||**7,567**|**5,202**| |||||**40,274**|**33,165**| ||||||| ||||**-**
**-**
**-**|**-**|**-**| |||||**-**|**-**| |||||**-**|**-**| ||||||| ||||**-**|**40,274**|**33,165**| ||||||| ||||**-**
**-**
**-**
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**-**|**799**|**370**| |||||**3,754**|**3,378**| |||||**4,653**|**5,886**| |||||**5,832**|**4,289**| |||||**9,098**|**7,363**| |||||**1,000**|**176**| |||||**2,986**|**2,046**| |||||**550**|**3,527**| |||||**9,803**|**2,893**| |||||**38,475**|**29,928**| ||||||| ||||**-**
**-**
**-**|**-**|**-**| |||||**-**|| |||||**-**|**-**| ||||||| ||||**-**|**38,475**|**29,928**| ||||||| |||**-**|**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|**1,799**|**3,237**| |||**-**||**-**|**-**| |||**-**||**16,842**|**13,605**| |||**-**||**18,641**|**16,842**| ## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** |**Categories**
**B1 Cash funds**
**B2 Other monetary assets**
**B3 Investment assets**
**B5 Liabilities**
**B4 Assets retained for the**
**charity’s own use**
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees|**Details**
Current
Deposit
**Details**
**Details**
**Details**
**Details**
Signature
**_Total cash funds_**
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))|**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**17,393**
**-**
**1,248**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**18,641**
**-**
OK
OK
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**-**
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**Cost (optional)**
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**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Fund to which**
**liability relates**
**Amount due**
**(optional)**|**to nearest £**
**Endowment**
**funds**| |---|---|---|---| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||OK| ||||**to nearest £**
**Endowment**
**funds**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**Current value**
**(optional)**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**Current value**
**(optional)**| ||||| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**When due**
**(optional)**| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||Date of
approval| ||||| ||||| CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustee81 m•mbors of Longmynd ScoLrt Group On accounts for th• year ended 31 March 2024 Charity no (if any) 524485 Sot out on pag 1and2 '.ie nu I report lo the trustees on my examination of the ￿CoUnts ofthe above ehanty (Ihe T￿￿rI for the year ended 3110312024 Rèsponsibilitie• and AS the charity trust￿ of the Trust. you are respon81b￿ for the preparation ba•18 of report of the actounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 fthe kr). I rep)rt in re8F*I of rny examination of the Tfusfs accounts c4med out under 8edion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applKable DIrect￿n$ given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515Xbl of the Ad. I have COM￿eted my examination. I confirm that no materia matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examination vthich gNes me cause to b81￿ that in, any materlal Independent examln6¢8 8tatoment a￿ountI￿a re(xKd8 wern not kept in W)￿rdanc¢ wllh 8eCtion 130 of the Act or the &counts do not ￿¢0(d wlth the acwunting records I have no concerns and have ￿)Me a(x088 no other mattern in connection wrth the examination to whrh attention shoukl be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the ￿￿nIS lo be wchéd. . Ple8 te the ¥¥(Yds in the brnck8ts rfthey do not apply 81gnod: ol James F Baill Relevant profo••lonal qualfflcatlon(s) or body {If any): FCCA Addrem: The Old Stsbles, ChurclNMy. Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6DJ. IER OCto￿r 2018 Section B Disclosure Onty (a)mp￿e rfthe examiner needs to h￿hl￿JhI matter5 of concem (see CC32, Independent examinatx)n of tharity acc¢yJnts". dIrec￿n$ gumlance for examiners). Give hére brief details of any items that the examinor wi8h•s to disclose. IER October 2018 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND WALES Recei tsand ents accounts To CC16a SL)ctioi) A Roceipts and payment5 Unmtri¢ted furm Regtricted furK Endowrngnt Tothl ILW L••t>WT A1 R•¢•l FNRC Chwll Subi 22 71 Clhoi Incc•Y* BDerF•th 02 AR) J74 33,t•• Hthim 370 J.7J4 46 8,714 41 $M2 EwJnL* 7Jl3 178 27 e¢her •MoJ Sub tol•l Sub eotsi 7fj 29.921 N•tof r•¢¢IptrfpaYm￿th) A6 Cash lund8 laBt vear end 18,641 CCXX Rl •x#yJthS ISS) 01105r2025 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Endowment fvnds fut) B1 CMh fund• 17 fvr¥ fund8 Detalts D•t4lh D•tall¥ chrlty'a wn u Dètal Bs U•blllll•• ty(m bthdfol811 thetn Prknt Nam& Dat• or CCXX R2 ISSI 011r1512025