2022-12-31-accounts - 2nd Warwick Sea Scout Group

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TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT

For the period 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022

Section A Reference & Administration details

Charity Name : 2[nd] Warwick Sea Scout Group

Registered Charity Number : 524609

Charity’s principal address : Scout HQ, St. Nicholas Park, Banbury Road, Warwick CV34 4QY

Names of charity trustees who manage the charity :-

1) Viv Bosworth – Chairperson
2) Marc Gadsby – Group Scout Leader
3) Nicola Mills – Secretary
4) Paul Underwood – Treasurer
5) Dave Tomlin – Explorer Leader
6) Andrea Bridgeman – Cub Leader
7) Nick Hiorns – Scout Leader
8) Sue Scurrah – Cub Leader
9) Simon Jelfs – Beavers Parent Rep
10) James Cornish - Cubs Parents rep
11) Dan Brewer - Scouts Parent Rep
12) Jenny Stockbridge - Group Administrator
13) Martin Stockbridge

As listed on the Charity Commission Website 2022

Names and addresses of advisers :-

1) Accounts Examiner – Claire Zani
2) Architect for Boathouse Renovation – AT Architects, Leamington Spa

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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 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.

How the Charity is constructed : The Group is a trust established under the rules which are common to all Scouts.

Trustee selection methods : The Trustee’s are appointed in accordance with the Policy Organisation and Rules (POR) of The Scout Association.

Additional governance issues : The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee, the 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 the legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. All Trustees, leaders and helpers give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration. All Leaders who have completed, or are working to complete, the full Scout Association training programme are offered, if applicable, one child place with no subscription payable, and Leaders who hold Trustee positions are also offered this. In 2022 two Leaders who acted as Trustees were recipients of a free child place.

The Committee consists of three independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout Leader, individual section leaders and parent’s representatives and meets typically eight times per year.

The Group Executive Committee 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 Advisers other than those who are elected

Risk and Internal Control

The Group Executive Committee 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 buildings, 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 and members: The Group, through the capitation fees, contributes to The Scout Association’s national accident insurance policy. Risk assessments are undertaken before all activities.

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Injury to helpers and supporters: Insurance cover for these people is not provided by the Scout Association through capitation however the Group has a separate Personal Accident and Medical Expenses policy via Unity Insurance that provides some cover for adult supporters and helpers while attending and/or participating in the activities of the group, including whilst travelling to and from such activities. Note that children of such helpers and supporters who are not themselves members of the group are not covered by the Group’s insurance and separate arrangements should be made to cover them.

Loss or Damage to the Groups boats and associated equipment: The group also insures itself through a separate Marine Insurance policy with Unity Insurance. This covers all our watercraft, machinery (e.g. outboard engines), boats, tackle, furniture, fittings, trailers, trolleys etc, as well as third party and passenger indemnity.

Reduced income from fundraising. 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 of 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 of the Group or 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.

Internal Controls. The Group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include two signatories for all payments and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.

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Section C

Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document. The objectives of the Group are as a unit of The Scout Association.

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 cooperate 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.

Additional details of the objectives and activities of the charity : The Group is a Sea Scout Group and as such Sea Scout training is aimed at making a young person as much at home on the water as they are on land. It teaches them nautical skills and seamanship in a range of craft. Because Sea Scouts spend so much time on (and in) the water, it is desirable that they know how to swim.

The Aims of the Group are:

To offer the best Sea Scouting Experience
To be available to more youngsters
To support the local community

Royal Navy Recognition : The Royal Navy shows its support for Sea Scouting by offering a 'Recognition' scheme to 103 Sea Scout Groups or Units at any one time. 2[nd] Warwick Sea Scout Group is Unit number 14. This involves regular inspections and the rewards for membership are both financial and in the form of access to facilities and events. The scheme dates back to 1919 following the impressive service Scouts gave during World War I in such duties as 'coast watching'. Royal Navy Recognition has recently been reaffirmed by a substantial upgrading of the support offered.

Contribution made by volunteers : A great and vital contribution is made by the leaders, helpers and trustees. The Group is grateful for the many hours volunteers have spent inspiring and educating our members and in ensuring the robust running and operation of the Group as a whole.

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.

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Section D

Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year:

The Group continues to have a strong and buoyant membership of young members, and with a full year of the second Beavers Colony and Cubs Pack we now have a record number of young people as members of the group. A full year of face to face meetings has been enjoyed by leaders and members alike after the disruption to 2020 and 2021 from the Covid-19 pandemic.

BEAVERS

Avon (Monday) and Leam (Thursday) Beavers have had a fantastic year in 2022 as we have been able to expand back to a full range of activities. This was our first full year running two Beaver Colonies on a Monday and Thursday with great success.

Some of the activities we took part in included indoor den building, cooking in our wonderful kitchen facilities, a whole range of science experiments, pioneering, building and creating.

The Beavers learnt about nature and the world around us, and they have started to develop their nautical skills, including for many their first time in a Pioneer, Kayak or Canoe. We were able to offer a summer sailing session at Draycote water, which was a fantastic day in the sunshine.

Other activities included a summer and winter hike. The Beaver's learnt to tie basic knots (in fact some are now excellent at tying their shoes!). We celebrated the Queen's Jubilee, learnt about safety in the hut and at home, we grew sunflowers, learnt how to build a fire and cooked dampers and had lots of fun and games.

The Beavers were able to take part in two camps this year, at the district camp 'Get in' where the Beavers joined in a huge variety of activities, and then we finished our year with a Christmas Sleepover, with over 30 children having their first overnight sleepover at our new HQ (since before Covid) which was a great fun, even if they didn't get too much sleep! Activities included building small model boats and floating them down drain pipes, making bird feeders, decorating Christmas biscuits, and making snowflake suncatchers. We had an indoor campfire and the Beavers had to put up their own tents on the main deck.

CUBS

Pacific Cubs have continued to enjoy being able to get back together after Covid, enjoying outdoor and indoor activities by ourselves and with the Atlantic Cub Pack, and also all members of our group.

We had a full boating season in the summer with the Cubs kayaking, canoeing and rowing (or pulling as we call it). Some children were expanding on their previous experiences while others were finding their boating legs for the first time.

The Cubs learned how to look after their bikes and repair punctures. We went on a litter pick which the Cubs thought was quite depressing when they realised how much rubbish was left around the park with lots of broken glass and cans for young children and animals to hurt themselves on. They learned how to safely cross roads, earning their Road Safety badge. They have also been learning about astronomy, the stars, planets and space travel. The Cubs cooked some lovely meals for their parents to earn their Chef badge, cooking of any sort is always a favourite activity with the children, but cakes are definitely the favourite.

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We had a fully packed weekend with all our Beavers and Cubs joining together at our hut for a sleepover and activity day, teddies went parachuting, lots of cakes were made, marshmallows were toasted and lots more. As part of all these activities, and many more, the Cubs have continued to learn how to work together as a team but also to be a little independent, having fun and games as well as learning.

2022 was Atlantic Cub’s second year, having only started in September 2021. The pack has gradually expanded the range of activities for the Cubs, including its first boating season in Spring 2022.

Other activities through the year have included a visit from ‘Dennis to the Rescue’ mobile classroom to learn about recycling and household waste. Atlantic Cubs also participated in a bicycle training & activity day in Stratford-upon-Avon, cycling 10 miles on the Greenway. At the Scout Hut, Cubs have learned about healthy heart & lungs from a parent-helper senior nurse, and cooked cookies and made paper lanterns to celebrate Bodhi Day in December. Several Atlantic Cubs have now moved on to Scouts, with most achieving their Chief Scout's Silver Award badge upon their departure.

Pacific and Atlantic Cubs attended the Warwickshire Country Get In camp, joining other 2nd Warwick Sea Scouts sections and c.3,000 Scouts from all over the County, for a weekend camp at Ragley Hall with a wide variety of outdoor activities. The two packs also had an indoor weekend camp together in Autumn at the Alfrey activity centre. The Cubs enjoyed climbing, playing games, building shelters, singing campfire songs and lots more.

SCOUTS

We started the year by learning all about Warwickshire Search & Rescue and what they do in the local area, when they came in to talk to us and explain more about their work. The Spring term included lots more indoor activities, and an amazing evening climbing at Warwick University, learning to master their very tricky climbing wall, with even the leaders having a go. The Scouts enjoyed a winter hike, finished off by cooking their own dinner on the warm campfire!

In Summer term we moved onto the river and worked on our kayaking, canoeing and pulling skills. Some of our Scouts had the chance to go on a sailing weekend at Discovery Sailing Project and others spent a weekend on the twelve berth Centenary narrowboat, travelling along the Grand Union Canal and through the Braunston Tunnel. All those that attended earned their Power Coxswain badge. We were also lucky enough to go up the tower in St Mary's Church to learn all about bell-ringing and even have a go ourselves.

What a weekend our Scouts had at #GetinCamp 2022 at Ragley Hall in May when they joined the rest of the Group and thousands of other Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers from across Warwickshire Scouts for an action-packed weekend of amazing activities put on by Scout Groups across the County.

Our Patrol Camp this year was held at Guys Cliffe House, Warwick, and Scouts had a great time paddling to and from the site along the river in canoes and kayaks, learning to live in patrols and even going on a ghost tour! Patrol Camp teaches the Scouts how to set up their camping area and live as part of a Patrol, sleeping, cooking and eating together, in preparation for Summer Camp.

The highlight of the Summer was our annual Summer Camp at Lake Bala, our first two week Summer camp for three years, and it was back in style! Over sixty youngsters enjoyed two weeks of fun in Wales, making the most of the brilliant weather to learn to sail, go on paddlesports adventures and overnight expeditions, alongside lots of fun on camp living and cooking in patrols.

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Thank you to all our amazing leaders, volunteers and helpers who have made such special memories that will last a lifetime for our youngsters both at Bala and closer to home.

The Autumn term saw us inside TS Norton again, doing lots of activities and badgework, including each patrol cooking a meal based around a different country, and learning about the culture and way of life in that country. We also visited Leamington Fire Station to learn about fire safety and about their work. A number of Scouts had a further opportunity to spend a weekend narrowboating, and others enjoyed an orienteering challenge in Brandon Woods. Our regular sailing sessions at Draycote Water continued, with a mix of weather and wind making for some good learning and lots of fun.

We were proud to support the Royal British Legion Poppy Collection again, and join the Remembrance Day Parade through Warwick. A group of Scouts also visited Galanos House Royal British Legion Care Home before Christmas to chat to residents and deliver Christmas cards which had been written by all of the Scouts.

EXPLORERS

2022 was a return to normality for us, and the young people took full advantage of it. We had a varied program for the year, including everything from pioneering to photography, road safety and family planning to outdoor first aid. We even managed to host a Burns Night dinner for the Explorers.

We went for our first camp of the year to Lymington at Easter, where we hired a yacht, dinghies and powerboats and spent four days exploring the Solent, covering around 200 miles in the yacht, 100 miles by powerboat and 10 miles by dinghy. All in all a fantastic weekend.

During the summer term we were on the river every week, with canoeing and kayaking taking the lead, but we also managed to sail on the river for the first time in a couple of years. We also went to Draycote Water regularly for some sailing in less confined waters.

During the Summer holidays, we had our annual camp which was co-located with the Scout Troop in Bala. We did a lot of activities, from the usual sailing and paddlesports to climbing and canyoning in Snowdonia.

As the nights drew in we continued to meet outdoors the first week of every month, and enjoyed a variety of programs from Taskmaster type activities to nautical skills, and even a visit from the local Police Firearms unit to talk about their work.

GROUP

The first two phases of our “Building a Future” project are now complete, and in 2022 we started to plan for the third and final phase - the renovation or rebuild of our old hut by the river into a boathouse. There will be a significant period of planning and fundraising required before this work can be undertaken however, and we do not expect the building work to begin until 2024 at the earliest. The Group is already transformed by the two phases that have been completed, and our new home, TS Norton, is greatly enhancing our ability to deliver our goal of “the best Sea Scouting experience” to more local children.

Our new building is also being used to great effect by the local community. Heart of England Mencap use the building two days a week to provide day activities to adults with learning disabilities, and an after school care provider uses the building three days a week. Weekends see

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many childrens’ parties taking place, along with yoga classes and dance rehearsals. We are very pleased to see our new building being used by the community in this way.

As a group we try to make a real difference in our local community. In 2022, each section carried out a litter pick along the banks of the River Avon and in St. Nicholas Park, and managed to collect a huge amount of litter and other rubbish. We supported the British Legion Poppy Appeal as in previous years and were proud to march in the Warwick Remembrance Parade. We were delighted to be able to visit our local British Legion Care Home, Galanos House in Southam, before Christmas, for the first time since before the Covid pandemic.

We carried out fundraising to purchase two defibrillators in memory of a much loved Leader, one to be installed in our new building, available for all users, and a portable one to be taken on camps. This appeal was widely supported by members past and present, as well as from those involved in Scouting throughout Warwickshire and beyond. We also raised funds to support PLAST, the Ukrainian Scout Association at this difficult time. We were also able to help Morrisons with their food drive to support holiday hunger by manning the collection bays in the car park for a day.

We were pleased to be able to hold our combined Awards Evening and AGM in person for the first time since 2019, and this was very well attended. Awards were given to our members in recognition of their excellent Scouting endeavours over the past year, and volunteers were thanked for their contribution. Everyone then enjoyed the quiz and puddings!

Now that TS Norton is complete, our group fundraising is redirected to build a boathouse renovation fund, and we held a successful Regatta and Family Fun Day, a series of plant sales, a skittles evening, continued to see income from our 100 Club and marshalled events such as the car parking at the Warwick Thai Festival. These events are well supported by our parents and members.

The Group had a very successful year of grant applications in 2022, securing £15k in new grants from 11 different charitable foundations and companies to fund the new HQ fit-out, and the purchase of camping and boating equipment.

We enhanced our boating equipment by purchasing three Topper trolleys, five new sails and three canoes, all of which were grant funded. Our safety boat provision was also improved by the addition of a 2nd hand RIB and engine, allowing us to ensure good safety cover when sailing at Draycote Water and at Summer Camp. Archery equipment was purchased to allow us to run sessions in our new building, something which we could not previously do, and these have proved to be very popular. We also purchased new tents and camp fridges to replace worn out equipment, and various tools for our boat workshop. Finally, we purchased and installed a new projector and screen in our main hall. We are very grateful to all of our grant providers who enable us to enhance and upgrade our Scouting provision in this way.

We are very grateful for the support that we have received from all of our members, volunteers and parents, and we are delighted that we were able to hold a full programme of Scouting activities in 2023.

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Section E Finance Review

Brief Statement of the charity’s policy on reserves:

The Groups held reserves of £144.5k at the year end, with £127k allocated by the Trustees for specific purposes, including £75k for the Building a Future project. The Group’s fixed costs are approximately £27k per year. The Group membership numbers are strong with a significant waiting list of members wishing to join the Group. The basic operating plan is that the subscriptions charged fully cover the fixed costs of the Group. Our subscriptions were significantly higher in 2022 than 2021 due to a full year of Scouting after the Covid pandemic. The policy of the Group is to maintain a minimum unallocated reserve of £10,000.

Details of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate):

Not Applicable

The charity’s principle sources of funds:

In 2022, total income was £124.6k, breaking down into operating income of £85.8k, income from grants and donations to the boats and equipment funds of £18.2k, and income from grants and fundraising for the New HQ and Boathouse Funds of £20.5k.

39% of the £85.8k operating income came from Subscriptions and the Explorer Facility Fee, 39% from activity fees, 9% from hall hire income, 8% from Gift Aid, 3% from sales of uniform and equipment, and 2% from general donations.

How expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity:

Total expenditure in 2022 was £131.2k, breaking down into operating expenditure of £77.3k, capital expenditure on boats and equipment of £29.0k and capital expenditure on the New HQ of £24.9k.

The £77.3k operating expenditure covers the costs of providing a full calendar of activities for the members, and the running costs of the buildings and equipment. 48% of this was for activity costs, 28% for premises costs (rent, rates, insurance, utilities), 10% for Scout Association membership, 7% for boat and equipment repairs, 2% for training, 1% for uniform and 1% for Online Scout Manager fees.

Investment policy and objectives:

The Group’s operational income and expenditure is relatively small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments such 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 high street banks. Funds raised for the new HQ have been held in a 32 day notice account until required, in order to attract a higher rate of interest.

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Section F Other optional information

Plans for future periods (details of significant activities planned to achieve them):

We continue to develop our plans for Phase 3 of our “Building a Future” project to renovate our existing building next to the River Avon in St Nicholas Park and transform it into a riverside boathouse.

The Group secured full Planning Permission from Warwick District Council in November 2014 for the construction of both new Buildings and during 2017 we secured permission to change the order in which the building works are carried out:

Phase 1: Repair and extend the jetties around our existing hut and build a new boatyard - this phase was completed during 2018.

Phase 2: Build a New HQ building next to the St. Nicholas Park Leisure Centre. This includes our main meeting hall, breakout rooms and kitchen, and incorporates all our camp equipment storage, a boat maintenance workshop and safety boat storage. The HQ was completed in May 2021 and is available to the community for hire during weekdays and some weekends.

Phase 3: Renovate the current Scout hut into a fully functioning boat house to support all our water-based activities. We will commence fundraising for this phase during 2023 once the final plans have been developed.

The Group continues to engage with Warwick District Council over the plans and to appoint the necessary professional consultants.

Section G

Declaration

The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustee’s report above

Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees

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Name : Viv Bosworth Position : Chairperson 9/19/2023

Name : Paul Underwood

Position : Treasurer 9/19/2023

Name : Marc Gadsby

Position : Group Scout Leader 9/19/2023

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees, 2nd Warwick Sea Scout Group. Charity Number: 524609

Accounts for year ended 31 December 2022

I report on the attached financial accounts of 2[nd] Warwick Sea Scout Group, (“the Charity”), for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Independent Examiner

The Charity’s trustees, (the “Trustees”), are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an independent examination of the accounts is required under section 1 44(2) of the Charities Act 2011, (“the Charities Act”). The Trustees do not consider that a formal audit of the accounts is required.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the Charity’s accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
If applicable, report to the Trustees on any particular matters that have been identified.

Basis of Independent Examiner's report

I have conducted this examination in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. The examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. I also considered any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and sought explanations from the Trustees to understand these, where applicable. The examination process does not involve reviewing the level of detailed evidence required in an audit. Consequently, this report does not constitute an opinion as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair” view of the charity’s financial position. The examination is limited to those matters set out in the Independent Examiner’s statement below.

Independent Examiner's statement

In conducting this review, no matter has come to my attention that gives me reasonable cause to believe the Trustees have not met the following requirements in any material respect;

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.

In conducting this review, I have not discovered any other matters to which the Trustees’ attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts.

Signed:

Claire Zani Date: 16th June 2023 Contact: claire.zani@gmail.com

Report & Accounts for year ended 31 December 2022

2ND WARWICK SEA SCOUT GROUP

Receipts & Payments Account Summary for year ended 31 December 2022

2022
2022
2022
notes unrestricted
restricted
Total
£
£
£
Total Receipts
1
99,818
24,848
124,665
Total Payments
2
(117,947)
(13,212)
(131,158)
Net receipts less payments
(18,129)
11,636
(6,493)
Fund balances as at 1 January
150,956
27
150,984
Fund balances as at 31 December
132,827
11,663
144,491
Statement of Assets And Liabilities at 31 December 2022
Monetary Net Assets (Cash Bank etc.)
2,022
£
Group Current Account (HQ) LLOYDS 18898568
7,335
Group Current Account (Activity) LLOYDS 21177968
3,997
Group Current Account (Camp) LLOYDS 21177560
1,752
Troop Current Account (Troop) LLOYDS 24166168
1,911
Group Current Account (New Hut) LLOYDS
3,652
Group Savings Account (Savings) LLOYDS
7,787
32 day Notice Account (Savings) LLOYDS
115,301
100 Club Account LLOYDS 28952168
2,755
Petty Cash (1)
1
144,491

2021
Total
£
819,457
(938,456)
(118,999)
269,983
150,984
2021
£
24,463
1,193
1,684
1,476
32,123
62,757
25,191
2,097
0
150,984

(1) Petty Cash held by treasurer

(2) The accounts are prepared on a cash basis meaning income and expenditure is recognised in the period in which it is received/paid.

Report & Accounts for year ended 31 December 2022

2ND WARWICK SEA SCOUT GROUP

Summary of Movement on Individual Funds

44,562 £ 1,889 - 1,890 1,279 - 1,279 71,730 71,730 4,698 - 4,698	Receipts £ 650 5,293 5,943 45 7,766 7,811 - 15,479 7,348 22,827	Payments £ - (5,137) (5,137) (132) (5,942) (6,074) (21,127) (21,127) (4,549) - (4,549)	Net Receipts £ 650	Transfer between funds 31-Dec-22 £ £ 2,000 4,539 157 2,000 4,696 1,192 1,823 - 3,015 (35,000) 15,603 - (35,000) 15,603 35,000 50,628 1,509 8,857 36,509 59,485
			157
			807 (87)
			1,823
			1,736 (21,127)
			-
			(21,127) 10,930
			7,348
			18,278

27 - 4,000 53,668	1,150	(351)	799 1,509 - (13,985) (23,620)	826
	3,291	(1,782)		(1,509) 0 4,000 39,683
	-	-
	2,000	(15,985)


137,265	18,174	(41,794)		2,000 115,645
27	24,848	(13,212)	11,636	- 11,663
137,291	43,022	(55,005)	(11,983)	2,000 127,308

13,691	81,643	(76,153)	5,491	(2,000) 17,182

150,956 27	99,818 24,848	(117,947) (13,212)	(18,129) 11,636	132,827 - 11,663
150,984 -	124,665 7,348	(131,158) -	(6,493) 7,348	- 144,490 1,509 8,857
27 27	17,500 24,848	(13,212) (13,212)	4,288 11,636	(1,509) 2,806 - 11,663
76,428 60,837	15,479 2,695	(25,676) (16,117)	(10,197) (13,422)	- 66,231 2,000 49,414
13,691 150,956	81,643 99,818	(76,153) (117,947)	5,491 (18,129)	(2,000) 17,182 - 132,827
150,982	124,665	(131,158)	(6,493)	- 144,490

(1) The TS Norton Completion Fund was formerly known as "New Building Fund" - now comprising the contractor retention funds and final fit-out funds for TS Norton

(2) The Boathouse Renovation Fund was formerly known as "Current Building Fund" and is for the development of the old Scout hut into a riverside Boathouse.

(3) Restricted funds - other: grants given towards specific boat and equipment purchases, and donations to support assisted places

(4) Unrestricted funds - designated Buildings: amounts allocated by the trustees to the Boathouse fund and TS Norton completion Fund

(5) Unrestricted funds - designated other: amounts allocated by the trustees to the boat, camp and equipment capital funds.

Approval

The accounts were approved by the trustees on 20 June 2023 and signed on their behalf by:

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Paul Underwood
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Signature Name Position

Vivienne Bosworth Chairperson - Group Executive

Paul Underwood Treasurer - Group Executive

Report & Accounts for year ended 31 December 2022

2nd WARWICK SEA SCOUT GROUP

Note 1. RECEIPTS

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2022 2022 2021 2021
£ £ £ £
Membership subscription (1) 30,611 19,690
Investment income received 140 15
Activities
Group 8,624 4,247
Scouts 6,506 3,949
Summer Camp (2) 16,195 12,216
Cubs 1,989 1,038
Beavers 107 630
33,422 22,080
Donation & Grants
Boat Capital (3) 5,493 2,776
New Hut & Boathouse (4) 8,864 391,413
Equipment Fund 7,811 0
Business Support Fund 0 39,105
Assisted Places Fund (5) 1,150 100
23,318 433,395
Fundraising (6)
General 913 0
Defibrillator Appeal 2,963 0
New Hut & Boathouse 11,713 13,730
15,589 13,730
Other Receipts
Gift Aid - subscriptions 5,238 4,084
events 1,540 4,933
Uniform Payments (7) 2,089 1,827
New Hut - Insurance 0 67,500
New Hut - Short Term Loan 0 250,000
Hall Hire 7,385 1,398
Explorers Facility Fee (8) 2,431 0
Equipment sales (9) 898 0
Other (10) 2,005 805
21,586 330,547
TOTAL RECEIPTS 124,665 819,457
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(1) Gross subscription fees before deduction of OSM and GoCardless transaction fees.

(2) Summer Camp was for Scouts only and was two weeks on Lake Bala.

(3) Donations & Grant income allocated to Boat Capital

(4) Donations & Grants allocated to the New Hut & Boathouse Capital fund.

(5) Donations received to fund a number of assisted child places in the group.

(6) Fundraising includes Raffles, Plant Sales, 100 Club and Event Marshalling with all proceeds going to the Martin Scurrah Defibrillator Appeal and the Boathouse fund. General Fundraising includes £113 raised by Cubs to be donated to Myton Hospices and £800 from the plant sales which was donated to PLAST Ukrainian Scouts.

(7) Uniform is accounted for out of activity budgets.

(8) From the autumn term 2022 onwards Endurance Explorer Unit pay a fee for use of Group facilities and equipment.

(9) Proceeds from the sale of an inflatable boat, a donated coffee machine and scrap metal and doors. Funds have been allocated to boat and boathouse capital funds.

(10) Contribution from Endurance Explorers towards the purchase of a replacement RIB (cost £15,000).

Report & Accounts for year ended 31 December 2022

2nd WARWICK SEA SCOUT GROUP

Note 2. PAYMENTS

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2022 2022 2021 2021
£ £ £ £
Premises
Rent 3,568 1,557
Utilities (1) 5,544 2,732
Insurance 10,211 9,753
Repairs/Renewals 901 554
Phone/I.T. 359 581
Cleaning (2) 448 0
Office Costs 548 126
21,580 15,303
Activities (3)
Group 10,768 5,587
Scouts 7,218 5,677
Summer Camp (4) 15,554 11,765
Cubs 2,382 1,335
Beavers 438 584
Explorers 606 910
36,967 25,858
Fundraising (5)
General 20 0
Donations to Charity 1,200 0
New Hut & Boathouse 3,749 4,842
4,969 4,842
Capitation (7) 7,943 5,074
Other Expenses
Membership subscription transaction fees (6 979 438
Boat Repairs (8) 4,002 2,438
Equipment Repairs 1,568 1,077
Uniform Expenses (9) 1,023 2,541
New Hut - Loan Repayment 0 250,000
Subs Refund 0 176
Assisted Places 351 73
Training (10) 1,671 792
9,594 257,535
Capital Equipment
Equipment (11) 7,856 2,895
Boats (12) 5,137 3,800
Current Hut 0 536
New Hut (13) 21,127 550,790
New Hut - Insured Costs 0 70,161
Boathouse 0 62
Camp Fund 0 0
Business Support fund (14) 15,985 1,600
50,105 629,844
TOTAL 131,158 938,456
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(1) Increased costs due to full year of additional building (TS Norton) and rise in energy prices.

(2) Cleaner hired for TS Norton from autumn term onwards.

(3) Cost of section activities, increase in Group Activity was due to Get In 2022, other sections have increased in size.

(4) Summer Camp Expenditure includes £1750 deposit for Summer Camp 2023.

(5) Fundraising costs primarily relate to fundraising activities for the Boathouse. Donations to charity include £800 to Plast Ukrainian Scouts from a plant sale and £300 to Guide Dogs from a Sponsored Walk by Beavers (in 2021).

(6) Transaction fees on subscriptions charged by Online Scout Manager and GoCardless.

(7) This is the membership fee paid to The Scout Association

(8) The increase is due to repairs and tyre replacements on the boat trailers.

(9) Uniform now accounted for out of activity budgets.

(10) Training included Powerboat, Paddlesport instructor and MiDAS (Minibus Driver) courses.

(11) Equipment purchased includes a defibrillator, projector for TS Norton, workshop tools, archery equipment and replacement Exped tents, funded by grants and fundraising.

(12) Boat capital items purchased includes 6 canoes, replacement sails and topper trolleys, all funded by grants.

(13) Includes partial payment of the final retention to the TS Norton building contractors of £19,805. A retention of approximately £5,000 remains pending completion of some final repairs.

(14) Business Support funds used to purchase a replacement RIB and reflective roof film for TS Norton.

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees, 2nd Warwick Sea Scout Group. Charity Number: 524609

Accounts for year ended 31 December 2022

I report on the attached financial accounts of 2[nd] Warwick Sea Scout Group, (“the Charity”), for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Independent Examiner

It is my responsibility to:

examine the Charity’s accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
If applicable, report to the Trustees on any particular matters that have been identified.

Basis of Independent Examiner's report

Independent Examiner's statement

In conducting this review, no matter has come to my attention that gives me reasonable cause to believe the Trustees have not met the following requirements in any material respect;

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.

In conducting this review, I have not discovered any other matters to which the Trustees’ attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts.

Signed:

Claire Zani Date: 16th June 2023 Contact: claire.zani@gmail.com