CHARITY NUMBER.. 524509 Scouts Burton Upon Trent Burton-on-Trent and District Scout Council Receipts and Payments accounts (Incorporating the Trustees, Annual Report) Year ended 31 March 2024 Independently examined by Thomas Haslehurst of Haslehursts Chartered Accountants
Scouts Burton UponTr•nt BURTON UPON TRENT DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT 202314 Section I Legal and Administrative Information Charity name Charity Commission egistered number Financial year beginning FinanciaL year ending Charity's principal address Burton Upon Trent Distrirt Scout Council 524509 01104/2023 31/03/2024 Description of the charity's trusts: overning document The District's governing documents are those of 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. The Mission of the Scout Association is"Scouting actively engages and support young people in their personal developmen( empowering them to make a positive contribution to society-. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership See the Mission & VaLues statement None bjects of the charity pecific investment powers ProfessionaL advisers: ankers Lloyd's Bank. High Street Burton upon Trent ection 2 Trustees and Governance Trustee Changes Paul Creaser resigned as acbng District Commissioner. Richard Williams (County Commissioner) became acting District Commissioner. ame of Trustee Post held, and dates during which named trustees acted. rf not ft)r whole period of thi report District Chair District Commissioner lactingl Di5tritt Treasurer Deputy DC Deputy DC Appointment Panel Member Name of person {or body) entitled to appoint any charity trustee District Commissioner The County Commissioner District Scout Council District Commissioner District Comtnissioner District Scout CounciL igel Evans ichard Williams igel Saunders ngela Burns hris Harlow eanne FairfieLd
Scouts on UwTrffit everLy Ashcroft raham Jacks lex Hall ob Leadbeater LocaL Councillor Adult Member Volunteer AduLt Member Volunteer114-25 Lead) AduLt Member Volunteer District Scout Council District Scout Couricil Di3trirt Commi55i0ner District Scout Council ection 3 Activities and Achievements A fiJLI account of the artivities and achievements of the District 15 given in the Distrirt Lead Volunteer's Annual Report available on request The highlights fo this year were as follows: embership It has been a tough yearfor Burton District SeveraL groups have decreased in size, and we had to temporarily close 21st Burton due to low numbers and also the recently opened SquirreL Drey. Numbers are currently at 831 young people which is 55 lowerthan iastyear and adult members are at 239 which is 26 down from Lastyear. Despite this there is a postttve outlook with a growth plan agreed to slowLy re-open 21st Burton with support from Ilth Burton, and to grow 22nd Burton with the addition of a squirrel drey and an Explorer un CtiVe5 There are Lots of amazing activities run across the District Lots of camping and residential activities are happening in many different places by aLI groups. The Distrirt supported and ran activities throughout for aLI groups including skilLs days and camps which were well attended and enjoyed by alL. The District now has a Districtyouth Team who led St Georges day activities as part of them having more impact going forwards. We are well prepared forthe forthcoming transformation of scouting with AGMS adopting new practicing and our data being in good shape forthe new aduLt membership system incLuding all our compknance training. We continually promote acbvely engaging and supporting young people in their personal development empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. This is achieved through the adults working in partnership with young people in a fun. learning environment which promotes our core values, Integrty; Respe¢ Care: Belief and Co-operation. harity Fund-raising acilities There ha5 been no specific charity fund-raising exercise this year. The payment process from the Scouts fundraising and payments goes through the Scout District Facilities at the Rangemore Scout Centre District HQ and Campsite have continued to be utiLized by young people and adults throughout the year. We are now alm05tatto pre-pandemic usage. Plans are in place for a major eadership
Scouts Burton Upon Trent refurbishment of the toilet and showering facilities and new plans are afoot for a second site entrancelexit to improve safety. The Distrirt structure is managed through a District Lead VoLunteer IDistrict Commissioner lactingll: wFth a reviewed structure to reflect our youth Movement We are focused on being Youth Shaped in accordance with the Vision 2018 of the Scout Association and to prepare better futures through the Skills for Life strategy of The Scout Association (rhe Scouts). The Scout Association's Transformation process is weLI undeNay and has stsrted to show itself locally here in Burton. Transitioning from Executive Committee5 to Trustee Boards and Management Teams wilL cLarify the requirements of governance and operational control thus ensuring individuals are betterfocused on delivery of quaLity programmes withi the rules and guidelines of the ScoutAssociation. The next 5cheduLed Annual General Meeting of the District and Groups is where the transformation from Executives to Trustees Boards should be ratified. We are expecting this will tak a further 12 months to iron ovt implementstion issues. ection 4 Policies eserves policy The District's current pobcy on financial reserves is to retain a balance equal to the annual membership fee, some £41,301, and this has been achieved this yea The Scout Association's Short Temi Investment Account faciLity has been withdrawn so we have moved our investment to a savings account at our local bank. This accounts now holds £60.371to be used for the provision and development of the campstte and Burton scouting in generaL We wilL review the futstre needs and the reserves policy annually in accordance with good practise. recommendations from The Scout Association and development expertations for Scouting throughout the Burton Upon Trent DistricL Grant-making policy The Trustees do not make grants to outside organisations Investmen selertion policy The ScouiAssociation's Policy, Organisation & Rules setout the manner in which the funds of the District may be invested. Review of major risks Financial- risks managed by retention of reserves as outlined above. Property- risks managed by adequate insurance of buildings and facilities. People- risks managed by appLication of the ScoutAssociations policies on Adventurous Activtbes l Emergenciesl Safeguarding and 8ulLying and GDPR Trustees- ALI Trustees are expected to complete mandatory training after appointmen( and this WILI continue afterTransformation. The risk may reduce
Scouts Burton Uptsnftttht somewhat as Trustees are now alLowed to spend Longer on the Board before re appointment The Scout District and the Groups within are all operated following the information and guidelines in the Policy Organisation and Rules as amended reguLariy by The Scout A55ociation ection 5 Signature and Declaration Declaration I dedare. in my capacity as charÈty trustee, that the trustees have approved the report above: and have auth0ri5ed me to sign on their behalf. Signature Full Name Position Date Nigel John Evans Distrirt Chair 2110512024 Mission statement Scouting exists to actively engage and support young peopLe in their personaL developmenL empowering them to make a positive contribution to Society. We WILL continue to prepare more young people wth skiLLs for life, supported by amazing leaders who deliver an inspiring programme. As Scouts we are guided by these value& Integrity - We act wtth integrity. we are honest trustworthy and loyaL Re5pert - We have self-respect and respert for others. Care - We support others and take care ofthe worLd in which we Live. Belief - We expLore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. Co-operation - We make a positive dtfference: we co-operate with others and make friends. The following Strategic Prioribes are People Programme and Perception. PeopLe.' More well trained better supported and motivated adult voluntsers. and more young people from diverse backgrounds. Programme- A fun, high-quality programme consistently deLivered and supported by simpLe digital tools. Perception.. Scouting is understood. more visible. trusted. respected and widely seen a5 playing a key role in society today.
Scouts Burton Vpon Tr*nt Our Objectives are: We want to Grow: Become more IncLusive' Be More Youth Shaped and Impact our communiknes. Scouting take5 place when young people, in partnership wtth aduLts. work together based on the values of Scouting and: enjoy whatthey are doing and have fun. take part in activities indoors and outdoors. learn by doing. share in spiritual refLecbon. tske responsibility and make choices. undertake new and chalLenging activttses. make and live bytheir Promise. Diversi Scouting shouLd reflect the societies in which it exists and actively work to weLcome all individuals without distinction. This diversity should not only be reflected in the membership. but also the methods and programmes used within the Movement ial Im Every Scout should be involved in community service and share their experiences to inspire others. Through activities and projects, Scouts contribute to their comMuneS and become Leaders of positive change. Burton upon Trent Scout District aims to develop Scouting through the full appLication of the UK Scout Association PoLicy and programme Preparing better futures #SkilisforLife
Scouts Burton UwnTrent CHARITY COMMISSION ' FOR ENfjiAND AND WALES &Jrton4n.Tr•nt Cii¢tScwi Council Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For th• p•rbod from To iOW2f 3110%2024 Section A Receipts and payments Unr•strlct•d funds th Restricted funds Endov+Trnt funds Last y•ar Total funds IK)th• rhi•w¢£ tothEnTrre#t£ to th• raret£ A1 R•e•l mborship sub#¢ripNond Less.. rn•mbr4hip paid on OongfjoD5 and grpnts Bèars Sècbon InrA)me Cub section iDcorDe SroulsBCbon Incomè Eylorfjr$ecbon inwmo rld ScautJambore• CAmp6ite inme Shop In(me Inwstmènl Income seellènocus Sncom• V01 (38326} 190 2.619 5.015 3.147 17 85 44POi P82ZOI 190 2P19 5.015 3,147 17.385 794 18.459 198 11• Jo 41.3B1 138907) 1,600 1,577 2.336 2,940 Is8) 7.752 19,775 93d 297 924 10N59 191 1.019 Sub tot•l(Gn)ss inct)me for AR) 55.12 55.129 55,892 A2 Awt and Inv•5tnwnt sal•$. Lo4n repaynentfrom 22nd Loan repannItrOrn 24th I,•oo I.0 6.000 T0 750 Sub lotsl 700 7,950 Totalrnc•lpts 81929 62,929 A3Pa Supportand trolnlng Insuran¢s Printyng. phokn¢y)Pg &r2d postsg Sl G8roge's Day (Xhèr DIGtrl¢t panen5 D•wlpom•ntGr4nt Boèr8ècboTr •4)andvJr Cub 8e¢Uon exp8nd1[ Six)utsection 8NpBrtdire plorèi frypbndiknr• C4mpsitg wTrnlng sts Shop ewendire vwrtd ScoutJambtsreo 40 1.903 1,083 716 750 40 1.903 1.083 718 750 1P79 1&69 336 479 2.887 O,lJ1 42• 17565 12M62 2fv07 2.777 330 3 97 14.230 fa.243 740 4A29 17.565 12A62 2J50 5004 2.350 gOM04 10,79fj 58,61? Sub tot41 A4 Asset and Investmsnt rchas•s. s•? tsbl• 7A51 Sub total 7851 So04 66.070 N•tofreceW(pym•nts) Transt•r5 ¢•*n funds Cash fund5 last J•ar •nd Cash fvnd8 thls year end 111 12.1 99.387 111.51 101.815 99,387 111.512
Scouts Jrton VponTrwrt Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to 118aT88t£ Endowment funds to noaiest£ Calegorles Details toMar•st£ B1 Cash funds D5•¢trIen1•crnynts IfjJ04 D•posit•cvt 65J71 S¢divn accounts 7J49 Shop and c4mpsli& A(oun JJAJI Cah floats 150 Total¢ash funds 111.512 c(8)1 Unrestrlcted funds to e Rostrlcted fund• Endowmnt funds Detakls Campsils shop sto( 82 Other monetary a¥•ets fvhdtowhkh CurrentvaluB l•pt6orl 1.600 Detallg CoBtlopUMaD B3 InVtment assets Loan ts 22nd due 4 1 Jpar 10 Loan ts 22nd du• > 1 >•r iknr•strkt•d Loan to 24th rtu• < 1 sv•r Ir••trtd 8,000 Loan ts 24th du• > 1 4r iknr•¥trkt• 32,000 32,000 Fyndiowhk a••et b•loD Lknr•trkt•d curren11 tlonal Detallg Fid a$Beta (buihling.•quipmnt•t} Co•tloptbonBD B4 Assets retalned ft>r tho charlty's own use 43849 FurKltowh*h lknbm v•l•t•• Itsulltth Whvn du• Detal B5 Llabllltl•s Slgwd by Or or on behatr of 011 IhB trusia88 Date of SKJnaiure Print Name as
Scouts Burton Upon Trrynl CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examine5 Report Raport to the trusteesl members of Burton-orpTrent and District Scout Council On aGGounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Charlty no Ilf any) 524509 Set out on pages 7t08 P- 9e plLifflbciS I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trust.) for the year ended Responslbllltles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Acr>. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying OLrt my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examination vthich gNes me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understan¢Jing of the accounts lo be reached. ' Please delet8 the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Date: Slgned: 25/07r2024 Name: Thomas Haslehurst Relevant professional quallfication{s) or body (if anyl: FCA Address: Haslehursts 88 Hill Village Road Sutton Coldfield, B75 5BE
Scouts Burtor¢ Upon Tr•nt Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examinakn'on of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here briof details of any itsms that the examiner wishes to disclose. 10