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Charity registration number 524593

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

District Programme Team

District Commissioner ADC Beavers ADC Cubs

ADC Scouts District Explorer Commissioner District Network Commissioner Water Activities Advisor

Mr S Haynes Mrs N Moore Ms K Marshall Mrs D Williams Mr T Ind Mr P Merchant Vacant Mr K Haynes

(Resigned 22 July 2023) (Appointed 01 January 2024)

District Executive Committee

Chairman Mr R Bond Secretary Mrs B Judd Treasurer Mr P Nelmes Appointments Secretary Mr S Wright Executive Member Mr D Keach Executive Member Mr K Haynes Executive Member Mr P Merchant Executive Member Mr S Marshall Executive Member Miss J Struthers

Charity number 524593 Independent examiner Jerroms

Jerroms Lumaneri House Blythe Gate Blythe Valley Park Solihull West Midlands B90 8AH

(Resigned 1 September 2023)

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

CONTENTS

Page
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 13

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

TRUSTEE REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

The District Executive Committee present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016).

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. Nuneaton Scout Council carries out this purpose across Nuneaton via 11 local groups.

Nuneaton District Scout Council supports the strategies of The Scout Association.

For the next five years, 2023-2028, we will engage in the Skills for Life strategy which has developed from Scouting for All.

Our Mission

· Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

Our Values

Our Goals

To support the achievement of these Goals, we will focus on three pillars of work:

People

Perception

Programme

The District Executive Committee have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

Achievements and performance

This year the sectional management team welcomed back our sectional activities diaries. During the year we hosted our annual district camp which saw over 500 attendees. We also held a variety of different sectional events sch as theme park trips, camping opportunities and sports evenings. All four sections had a minium of 4 district activities which was attended by most groups.

During the year, we also started to focus on building and developing the district which saw 4 new squirrel dreys open and a whole new group. The district numbers are increasing daily, which alot of exciting opportunities coming up within the next 12 months.

Gang Show 2024 had the highest cast number in recent history which made it an amazing show.

Our volunteer adults also took this time ensure all mandatory training was up to date and completed the Woodbadge through the various training sessions that have been available online.

We are currently focusing on the new transformation objectives that have been put in place by the Scout Association which will hopefully continue to help support the growth in our membership, forge great partnerships with the local communities and try to be inclusive with regards to Gender, Disability and Ethnicity.

As a district we will be looking forward at the remainder of the 2024 diary and looking at opportunities which can be offered moving in to 2025.

Nuneaton District has a solid foundation with a great team of adult volunteers providing exciting and dynamic programmes for the young people of the area, teaching life skills as well as having plenty of fun along the way.

Financial review

During the year income of £178,760 was used to fund our charitable activities.

Our reserves policy is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District should income or fund-raising activities fall short of expectations and to enable the District to underwrite its planned programme of activities (including large scale events).

None of the funds managed are in deficit and no assets are held by the Charity in the capacity of custodian trustee.

The District has adopted a low risk investment strategy and all funds are held in current accounts and interest bearing accounts, using only mainstream banks.

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The District Executive Committee considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

Structure, governance and management

The Nuneaton District Scout Council is a trust established under the rules which are common to all Scout Councils as prescribed within the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. Trustees are recruited and appointed in accordance with the relevant sections of the above.

Nuneaton District Scout Council is registered with the Charities Commission, number 524593.

The Trustees have in place systems and internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable reassurance against material mismanagement or loss. These include 2 signatories/ authorisers for all payments, comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered and regular reports and risk assessments by those seeking to /or running events or activities on behalf of the Scout County.

The Charity meets the Charity Commission public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship/community development.

The Charity has no principal office. The public address for correspondence is 187 Attleborough Road, Nuneaton, CV11 4JN

The District Executive Committee who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements are listed charities information page.

There has been the following changes in the District Team.

The Trustee report was approved by the District Executive Committee

S Haynes District Commissioner Dated: 30 May 2024

P Nelmes Treasurer

B Judd Secretary

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

I report to the District Executive Committee on my examination of the financial statements of Nuneaton District Scouts (the charity) for the year ended 30 April 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the District Executive Committee of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Jerroms

Lumaneri House Blythe Gate Blythe Valley Park Solihull West Midlands B90 8AH

Dated: 30 May 2024

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
Notes £ £
Income from:
Charity Income 2 135,325 168,689
Charitable activities 3 8,398 6,394
Other trading activities 4 24,463 3,677
Investments 5 257 -
Total income 168,443 178,760
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 6 132,581 162,078
Charitable activities 7 17,111 2,163
Total expenditure 149,692 164,241
Net income and movement in funds 18,751 14,519
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 May 2023 113,930 99,411
Fund balances at 30 April 2024 132,681 113,930

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 APRIL 2024

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
Current assets
Stocks
10
Debtors
11
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
12
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
14
General unrestricted funds		 2024
£
5,859
42,991
112,993
161,843
(34,930)
51,874
80,807		 £
5,768
126,913
132,681
132,681
132,681		 2023
£
5,050
72,289
83,638
160,977
(54,906)
47,258
66,672		 £
7,859
106,071
113,930
113,930
113,930

The financial statements were approved by the District Executive Committee on 30 May 2024

S Haynes P Nelmes District Commissioner Treasurer

B Judd Secretary

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Nuneaton District Scouts is a uniformed youth group.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the District Executive Committee have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the District Executive Committee continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the District Executive Committee in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the District Executive Committee for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Membership subscriptions are payable in advance for a year ending on the 31st March.

Income from trading activities include income earned from fundraising events and trading activities to raise fund for the charity. Income is received for supplying goods and services in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement has occurred.

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Gangshow Costumes 10% Straight Line
Activity Equipment 20% Straight Line
Water Activities Equipment 20% Straight Line
Shooting Equipment 20% Straight Line
Climbing Equipment 20% Straight Line
Axe Throwing Equipment 20% Straight Line
Archery Equipment 20% Straight Line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.6 Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

1.7 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.8 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

2 Charity Income

Membership Subscriptions
Badge Income
Other Income
Gangshow
International Experiences		 2024
£
35,929
15,486
8,651
23,358
51,901
135,325		 2023
£
34,173
14,803
3,687
16,109
99,917
168,689

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

3 Sectional activities

Beaver Scouts
Cub Scouts
Scouts
Explorer Scouts		 2024
£
2,432
3,495
2,191
280
8,398
4
5
6		 Adventurous activities
Water Activities
Archery
Climbing & Abseiling
Paintball Shooting
Axe Throwing
District Camp
Investments
Bank Interest
Charitable Expenses
Charitable Payments
Capitation
Gangshow
International Experiences
Badges
Training
Support costs		 2024
£
2,418
438
300
420
597
20,290
24,463
2024
£
257
2024
£
32,219
18,742
51,901
12,221
767
9,281
125,131		 2023
£
2,612
684
-
-
381
-
3,677
2023
£
-
2023
£
29,060
16,219
97,466
11,206
540
1,746
156,237

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

6
7		 Charitable Expenses
Sectional Costs
Beaver Scouts
Cub Scouts
Scouts
Explorer Scouts
Adventurous activities
Depreciation and impairment
Water Activities
Archery
Paintball Shooting
Axe Throwing
District Camp		 (Continued)
2,179
65
3,303
2,305
1,888
2,031
80
1,440
7,450
5,841
132,581
162,078
2024
2023
£
£
1,040
1,323
398
395
141
97
175
-
184
-
15,173
348
17,111
2,163
17,111
2,163		 (Continued)
2,179
65
3,303
2,305
1,888
2,031
80
1,440
7,450
5,841
132,581
162,078
2024
2023
£
£
1,040
1,323
398
395
141
97
175
-
184
-
15,173
348
17,111
2,163
17,111
2,163
5,841
162,078
2023
£
1,323
395
97
-
-
348
2,163
2,163

8 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

9
Tangible fixed assets
Gangshow
Costumes
Activity
Equipment
Water
Activities
Equipment
Shooting
Equipment
Climbing
Equipment
Axe Throwing
Equipment
Archery
Equipment
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 May 2023
10,500
3,317
30,640
829
1,114
1,675
286
At 30 April 2024
10,500
3,317
30,640
829
1,114
1,675
286
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 May 2023
5,150
3,030
28,842
829
1,114
1,251
286
Depreciation charged in the year
1,050
119
774
-
-
148
-
At 30 April 2024
6,200
3,149
29,616
829
1,114
1,399
286
Carrying amount
At 30 April 2024
4,300
168
1,024
-
-
276
-
At 30 April 2023
5,350
288
1,797
-
-
424
-		 Total
£
48,361
48,361
40,502
2,091
42,593
5,768
7,859

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

10
Stocks
Badge Stock
Gangshow Costume Stock
11
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
12
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Deferred income
13
Other creditors
Accruals
13
Deferred income
Deferred income		 2024
£
5,179
680
5,859
2024
£
1,628
41,363
42,991
2024
£
30,726
3,204
1,000
34,930
2024
£
30,726		 2023
£
4,720
330
5,050
2023
£
3,043
69,246
72,289
2023
£
50,880
3,026
1,000
54,906
2023
£
50,880

The income that has been deferred is in respect of deposits received for future events.

NUNEATON DISTRICT SCOUTS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

14 Designated funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at
1 May 2023 resources expended 30 April 2024
£ £ £ £
Gangshow 22,258 23,358 (18,742) 26,874
Specific fund 25,000 - - 25,000
47,258 23,358 (18,742) 51,874

15 Events after the reporting date

In May 2023, an issue with an international trip to France, which legal action was taken against the district. At the time of the signing of the accounts, there is no confirmed closure to this issue.

16 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).