Trustees, Annual Report
For the period
From (start dale)
to end date
Seetion A
Relerence and administration details
Charity name
Ellesmere Tovm Scoul Group
Other names the charity is kntr+4n ty
RegiSted charity number (if any)
HQ registration number
Charity's principal address
ElleSMe Town Scout Hut
Wharf Road
Ellesme
P051ceAe
Name5 of the charity trusiees manage the chafity
Trustee Name
Office (If any)
Dates acted if not
for whole year
Robert McBride
Louise Hudson
Louise Schafer
Charr
Treasurer
Ex-officio
Ju
2024-
resent
10
12
Section B
Structure, governanee and management
The Grwp's govemiThJ do¢uments are those of the The
Scout A$slatiOn. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in
tum gives auihority to the Bye Laws of the Assctiation and
The Polw. OTganLsab"on and Rules of The Scout Asswalion.
The Grouts is a trusl eslablished under ils ruks which are
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eommon to all &ovts.
Structure. governance and management Icontinuedl
Sectlon B
The Tnjslees are apFointed in accordance with the Policy.
Organisalion and Rules of The Scout Association.
The Group is managed by the GfOUP Trustee Board, the
members of which are the 'Charity Trustees. of the Swul
Group which 15 an educational charity. As charity trustees
they are respansibse for comptyiThJ with legislation applicable
to charitie5. This indudes the registralK)n, keeping proper
accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as
appropriate.
The Trustee Board nsISts of the Chair, Treasurw and up to
10 Trustees lindLKling 4 Ex Officio Trustees. and up to 4 c
opted Trustees) and meets every 3 months. Members of the
Trustee Board eomplele Bein9 a Scouts Trustee leamin9
within the first 6 month$ ofp)ining the Board.
Thi5 Group Trustee Board e$ts to make sure the charity is
welkmanaged. risks are assessed and mitigated. buildirMJ$
and equipment a in good working order. and everyone
follthvs legal requirements and the organisats"on's policies and
rules. Their support helps other volunteers run high-quality
and safe programmes that gives young people skills for life.
Rlsk and Int•mal Control
The Group Trustee Board identifies the major risks to which
they believe the Group ts exposed. reviews and establishes
systems to mitigate against them. The main areas of ts)ncem
that have been hlenlffied are..
Damage to Ihe buibJiThJ. propety and equipment.
Injury lo teadets, helpers. supporters and members. The
Group through the ¢apitation fees ¢ontn"butes to the Scout
Assrxiations national accident insurance poliw. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all aclivibes.
InsuffKient income. The Group is wimarity reliant upon
income from subscriptions and fundraising. The group strtves
to hold a TesÈrve to ensure the continuity ol activities should
there be a major reduction in income. The Board could raise
the value of subscriptions to In¢ase the income lo the
gfOUP on an ongoing basis. either lemporarity or pemianenty.
Reduction or Ios5 of leaders or members. The group is totslly
reliant upon volunteers lo run and administer the activities of
the group and provides activities for young people aged 6-14.
If there was a reduelw)n in the number of leaders or
members to an unacceptable level in a particular seclion or
the group as a ole then there would have to be a
ntraction, consolidation or closure ol a section. In the worst
case scenario the rA)mpkte closure of the Group.
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Section C
Objectives and aclivilies
The Purpose of Scouting
Scouting exists to activety engage and suppjrt young people
in their personal development,
empowering them lo make a positNe Contributi to smty.
The Values of Scoutlng
As Scouts we are guided by Ihese values".
Integrity- We act with integri. we are honest trustworthy
and loyal.
Respect- We have SelfeSpect and respect for others.
Care- We SUPFQrt others and take care of the wodd in which
we live.
Bellef - We explore our faiths, beltets and attitudes.
Co-operation - We make a powbve drfference.. we ¢0
operate others and make frEnds.
The Scout M¢th¢)d
Scouting tskes place when yc4Jng Fe0*. in partnership with
adults. work together based on Ihe
values of Scoutsng and..
- enjoy whal they a doing and have fun
. take part in ath'l Ind$ aThJ OLrtdoors
- arn by doirwJ
- share in spiritual ieflecb.on
- tske responsibility and make choi
- undertake new and challenging actsvibes
make and live by their Promise.
During 2023-2024 all young people have had the opportunity
lor nights away experien$.. Taster Camp & Shireiam.
Weekly Colony. Pack & Troop meetings moslly cover
Challenge Badges but also other actNibes of interest lo the
young people. based on Beaver10g chews and Cub Pack &
Scout Troco foru.
Attendance l engagement V*ith local Community events is
integral to our programme.. lfjng's Coronation celebrations..
Remembrance Day Parade.. Winter FestNal Lantem Parade
etc
New Scout Sedion restsrted a Levelling up Grant
received from the Scout Association
Seout hut 15 now 0ratiOn after many year5 of devoted
working by key indivKluals and generous donations I granls
The Group meets the Charity CommissK)n's public benefit
crilefia under both the advancemenl of education and the
advancement of eitenShip or community development
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headings
Section D
Achievements and perfomiance
- Openning up of a new scoul section & recruitment of 6 new
ders
- Completth of scout hul tsJtklrrvJ (groundwDrks &
lar#knpiThJ sbll ongoing)
- Prvlision ol lun, challenging pn>Jramme to 16 Beavws, 22
Cubs and 12 SwJts: weekty meetings.. events and ntghts
away. 6 Brortze Ch1 Sccuts Awards a¢her¥ed
- Inaugural May Fay ttetd". Chrisbnas Hamper raffle and
Chiislmas Fa stalls provided muth needed additnal
income for Pfcsramme delivery
Section E
Financial Review
Rtt•r¥eN Poll¢y
To be defined
new Trustee Board durin
2024
Investment Polky
The GfOUP'S Inc¢% arml Expenditure is very small and as
consequeftce not have suffioent fvnds to invest in
longer-term investrnents such as stocks and shares. The
Group has therefore **pled a low risk Strategy lo Ihe
vestment of its fvnds. PJI funds are held in cash usiThJ ¢)n
mainstream banks or building swetss.
Section F
Olher Optional Infomiation
uture p ns
- Completn of sCt Hul grounthth$ & landscapry
- Increased roll numbets for Beaver & Scoul Sectsns
- Increased fundraising tncome
. Increased Oppjrtunll for nhr$ away & eits
- at kn150% of BeavefS, Cubs & Scouts aitsining Chtef
Scouts Ard
- Recruit addtlional Trustees
- EStsb"s I review govemance ObltiveS & setup sub
committees lo deliwr
Sectlon G
De¢laratlon
Tho trustees declare that have approved the tsuslees. report above
&gned on behall ol the chwlWs truslees
&gnaturelsl
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Full name(5)
Robert
Mc8ride
Posilion (eg Secretary. Chair)
Cha
Date
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## **Ellesmere Town Scouts Accounts 2023 & 2024 Profit and Loss Comparison April 2023 - March 2024**
|**Income**
**Fete income**
**Gift aid**
**other income**
**Subscriptions/camp/uniform income**
**Beavers subs**
**Cub subs**
**Scouts subs**
**Total Subscriptions/camp/uniform income**
**Total Income**
**Expenses**
**Beaver/Cub/Scout programme expenses**
**Camps and trips expenditure**
**Electricity**
**Fete expenses**
**Hall hire & rent**
**Insurance**
**Membership fees**
**Miscelleaneous**
**Uniform and clothing**
**Total Expenses**
**Net Operating Income**
**Other Income**
**Fundraising and donations**
**Grant income**
**Total Other Income**
**Other Expenses**
**Equipment**
**Scout hut building costs**
**Total Other Expenses**
**Net Other Income**
**Net Income**|**Apr 2023 - Mar**
**2024**
**Apr 2022 - Mar**
**2023 (PY)**
1,832
-
572
-
350
-
- -
3,911 230
3,122 2,337
2,970 748
**10,003 3,315**
**12,756 3,315**
2,323 152
2,042 1,577
172 96
1,234
-
1,167 1,092
568 353
2,671 1,568
25 25
1,543 255
**11,745 5,117**
**1,010 - 1,802**
11,045 13,893
9,127 4,500
**20,173 18,393**
3,220
-
16,611 20,381
**19,831 20,381**
**342 - 1,988**
**1,352 - 3,790**
**Total**|
|---|---|
## **Ellesmere Town Scouts Balance Sheet Comparison**
**As of March 31, 2024**
**Total As of Mar 31, 2023 As of Mar 31, 2024 (PY)**
|**Cash at bank and in hand**
**Beavers account - 2060**
**Building account - 6860**
**Cub account - 4390 (not linked online)**
**Executive account - 0568**
**Scouts account - 1660**
**Total Cash at bank and in hand**
**Net current assets**
**Net current assets (liabilities)**
**Total assets less current liabilities**
**Total net assets (liabilities)**
**Capital and Reserves**
**Opening Balance Equity**
**Retained Earnings**
**Profit for the year**
**Total Capital and Reserves**|1,953 397
7,961 5,032
1,678 1,511
2,341 2,496
1,785 4,930|
|---|---|
||**15,718 14,366**|
||**15,718 14,366**|
||**15,718 14,366**|
||**15,718 14,366**|
||**15,718 14,366**
17,874 17,874
- 3,507 283
1,352 - 3,790|
||**15,718 14,366**|
## Treasurers Report
I have prepared the above accounts from information and explanation provided by Ellesmere Town Scouts without the need for an audit to be carried out.
Louise Hudson F.C.A F.C.C.A.
18-Sep-24
## Note of independent scrutiny
The accounts have been reviewed in limited detail by another accountant, who is independent of ETS, to confirm year start and year end bank balances along with an overall review of the allocation of income and expenditure, without review of detailed supporting invoices and receipts.
## Lisa Hobbs F.C.C.A
Hudson LM Limited Chartered Accountants, Castle Court, Whittington, Oswestry. SY11 4DF 18-Sep-24
## **Ellesmere Town Scouts Accounts 2023 & 2024 Profit and Loss Comparison April 2023 - March 2024**
|**Income**
**Fete income**
**Gift aid**
**other income**
**Subscriptions/camp/uniform income**
**Beavers subs**
**Cub subs**
**Scouts subs**
**Total Subscriptions/camp/uniform income**
**Total Income**
**Expenses**
**Beaver/Cub/Scout programme expenses**
**Camps and trips expenditure**
**Electricity**
**Fete expenses**
**Hall hire & rent**
**Insurance**
**Membership fees**
**Miscelleaneous**
**Uniform and clothing**
**Total Expenses**
**Net Operating Income**
**Other Income**
**Fundraising and donations**
**Grant income**
**Total Other Income**
**Other Expenses**
**Equipment**
**Scout hut building costs**
**Total Other Expenses**
**Net Other Income**
**Net Income**|**Apr 2023 - Mar**
**2024**
**Apr 2022 - Mar**
**2023 (PY)**
1,832
-
572
-
350
-
- -
3,911 230
3,122 2,337
2,970 748
**10,003 3,315**
**12,756 3,315**
2,323 152
2,042 1,577
172 96
1,234
-
1,167 1,092
568 353
2,671 1,568
25 25
1,543 255
**11,745 5,117**
**1,010 - 1,802**
11,045 13,893
9,127 4,500
**20,173 18,393**
3,220
-
16,611 20,381
**19,831 20,381**
**342 - 1,988**
**1,352 - 3,790**
**Total**|
|---|---|
## **Ellesmere Town Scouts Balance Sheet Comparison**
**As of March 31, 2024**
**Total As of Mar 31, 2023 As of Mar 31, 2024 (PY)**
|**Cash at bank and in hand**
**Beavers account - 2060**
**Building account - 6860**
**Cub account - 4390 (not linked online)**
**Executive account - 0568**
**Scouts account - 1660**
**Total Cash at bank and in hand**
**Net current assets**
**Net current assets (liabilities)**
**Total assets less current liabilities**
**Total net assets (liabilities)**
**Capital and Reserves**
**Opening Balance Equity**
**Retained Earnings**
**Profit for the year**
**Total Capital and Reserves**|1,953 397
7,961 5,032
1,678 1,511
2,341 2,496
1,785 4,930|
|---|---|
||**15,718 14,366**|
||**15,718 14,366**|
||**15,718 14,366**|
||**15,718 14,366**|
||**15,718 14,366**
17,874 17,874
- 3,507 283
1,352 - 3,790|
||**15,718 14,366**|
## Treasurers Report
I have prepared the above accounts from information and explanation provided by Ellesmere Town Scouts without the need for an audit to be carried out.
Louise Hudson F.C.A F.C.C.A.
18-Sep-24
## Note of independent scrutiny
The accounts have been reviewed in limited detail by another accountant, who is independent of ETS, to confirm year start and year end bank balances along with an overall review of the allocation of income and expenditure, without review of detailed supporting invoices and receipts.
## Lisa Hobbs F.C.C.A
Hudson LM Limited Chartered Accountants, Castle Court, Whittington, Oswestry. SY11 4DF 18-Sep-24