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| Risk and Internal Control |
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| The Group Executive Committee has identified the major |
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| . | risks to which they believe the Group is exposed, these have |
| been reviewed and systems have been established to |
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| mitigate against them. The main areas ofconcern that have | |
| been identified are: | |
| Damage to the building, property and equipment The Group |
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| would request the use of buildings, property and equipment |
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| from neighbouring organisations such as local community |
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| groups and other Scout Groups. The Group has sufficient | |
| buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against |
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| permanent loss. |
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| injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The |
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| Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout |
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| Association's national accident insurance policy. Risk |
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| Assessments are undertaken before all activities. |
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| Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily | |
| reliant upon income from subscriptions, rental income for |
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| use ofthe Scout Centre, and fundraising. The Group does |
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| hold a reserve to ensure the continuity ofactivities should |
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| there bea major reduction in income. The Committee could |
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| raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the |
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| Group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or |
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| permanently. | |
| Reduction or loss ofleaders. The Group is totally reliant | |
| upon volunteers to run and administer the activities ofthe |
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| group. Ifthere was a reduction in the number ofleaders to |
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| an unacceptable level in a particular section or the Group as |
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| a whole then there would have to be a contraction, | |
| consolidation or closure ofa section. In the worst case |
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| scenario the complete closure ofthe Group. | |
| Reduction or loss ofmembers. The Group provides activities |
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| for all young people aged 6to 14.Ifthere was a reduction in |
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| membership in a particular section or the Group as a whole |
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| then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or |
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| closure ofa section. In the worst case scenario the complete |
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| closure ofthe Group. | |
| The Group has in place systems of internal controls that are |
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| designed to provide reasonable assurance against material |
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| mismanagement or loss, these include two signatures for all |
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| payments and a comprehensive insurance policy to ensure |
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| that insurable risks are covered. |
| The Purpose ofScouting | ||||||||
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| Summary | ofthe objects ofthe | charity set | Scouting exists to actively engage and support | young people | ||||
| out in its | governing | document | in their personal development, empowering |
them to | make a | |||
| positive contribution to society. |
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| The Values ofScouting | ||||||||
| As Scouts we are guided by these values: |
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| 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 | ||||||||
| vaiues of Scouting and: | ||||||||
| -enjoy what they are doing and have fun | ||||||||
| —take part in activities indoors and outdoors |
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| - leam by doing | ||||||||
| -share in spiritual reflection |
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| -take responsibility and make choices |
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| - undertake new and challenging activities |
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| —make and live by their Promise. | ||||||||
| Summary to these |
ofthe main activities objects |
in relation | The Group provides a wide range of indoor and outdoor training and activities appropriate to the age range ofthe youth members many ofwhich are directly linked to the |
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| programme ofbadges and awards as directed |
by The Scout | |||||||
| Association. Key to the programme ofactiviries |
is providing | |||||||
| skills for life (4SkillsForLife). | ||||||||
| The Scout Group is indebted to a significant |
number | of | ||||||
| adult volunteers who give their time freely and at no |
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| the Group. These include Leaders in the Sections, |
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| members ofthe Group Executive and a number of |
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| Contribution | made by volunteers | Supporters who assist the Group on an as |
required | basis. |
| Public benefit statement | Public benefit statement | The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit |
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| criteria under both the advancement ofeducation and the |
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| .advancement ofcitizenship or community development |
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| Summary | ofthe main | achievements | of | 2022-23 was the first full year post COVID and the Group |
| the charity during the | year | has done from strength to strength. Financal income from |
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| subscriptions, fundraising and rental income generated from |
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| the hire ofthe building to third parties has been stong and |
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| has allowed the establishment ofa building fund to provide |
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| for a much needed extension to the equipment store. lt is |
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| hoped this project can be completed within the next two |
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| years at a likely cost ofcirca 640,000. Membership numbers |
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| are strong and all the Sections have waiting lists meaning |
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| the recruitment of more adult volunteers is essential to |
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| extend our provision for young people. We also now have |
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| Rainbows and Brownie groups meeting at the Scout Centre |
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| taking our total youth numbers to over 150. |
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| Reserves Policy | ||||
| The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient |
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| resources to continue the charitable activities of the group |
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| should income and fundraising activities fall short. The |
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| Group Executive Committee considers that the group should |
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| hold a sum equivalent to 3 months running costs, circa |
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| E6,000 |
| 31.03.2023 | ||||||||||||||
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| e | a | e | ||||||||||||
| 2022/23 | ||||||||||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment . . funds |
Totai funds | |||||||||||
| Payments | ||||||||||||||
| Charitable Payments |
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| Youth programme | and activities | 6,362.51 | 4,672.31 | |||||||||||
| Uniforms 5Training | 1,080.76 | 8 | 8 | 1,080.T5 | 2,642.04 | |||||||||
| Duke ofEdinburgh | Award | 8 | 2,988.64 | 8 | 2,988.64 | 8 | 571.07 | |||||||
| Camps | 6,335.96 | 1,419.20 | ||||||||||||
| Electricity and | Gas | |||||||||||||
| Insurance | 2,341.00 | 6 | 2,341.00 | 2„165.72 | ||||||||||
| Repairs and Maintenance | 6,850.70 | F | 6,850.70 | 8,553.66 | ||||||||||
| Water and Sewerage | 8 | 37T.74 | 8 | 377.74 | 214.39 | |||||||||
| Equipment | 4,564.22 | 8 | 4,564.22 | 714.72 | ||||||||||
| Minibuses 6Trailers | ||||||||||||||
| 6,565.03 | 6,656.03 | |||||||||||||
| Cleaning and |
Sanitary | 4,988.06 | 8 | 8 | 4,988.06 | |||||||||
| Fire 8 Security | 8 | 1,650.64 | ||||||||||||
| Internet | ||||||||||||||
| Administration | ||||||||||||||
| k | 1,309.86 | |||||||||||||
| Donations | 120.00 | |||||||||||||
| Sub | total | 44,123.68 | K | 2,988.84 | 47,112.22 | 34,420.36 | ||||||||
| Fundraising | expenses | |||||||||||||
| Social Events | ||||||||||||||
| Gther Events | 932.97 | 932.97 | ||||||||||||
| Community Support |
8 | 1,195.73 | 8 | 1,196.73 | ||||||||||
| 2,627.14 | 1,108.14 | |||||||||||||
| 46,669.72 | E | 2,988.64 | 49,639.36 | 8 | 35,528.60 | |||||||||
| Asset and | Investmen't | |||||||||||||
| purchases, | etc. | |||||||||||||
| Totalpayments | l | 46,650.72 | ||||||||||||
| Net of | receiptsl(payments) | |||||||||||||
| Transfers betvveen |
funds | |||||||||||||
| 32,143.36 | 34,13545 | |||||||||||||
| f. | 39,881.29 |
| To | 39.03.2023 | ||||||||||
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| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | ||||||||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | |||||||||
| funds | funds | funcis | |||||||||
| Donations, | legacies | and similar | |||||||||
| trlcorne | |||||||||||
| Membership | subscriptiens | ||||||||||
| Less: Membership subscripticns |
paid | 20,923.87 | 10,647.60 | ||||||||
| Net membership subscriptions |
reteined | 8 | 6,486.00 15,438.87 |
8 | 6,486.00 154M.87 |
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5,278.00 5 17950 |
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| Danations Legacies |
8 | 2,680.00 | 2,680.00 | 8 | 1,961.00 | ||||||
| Gilt Aid Grants |
3,189.14 | 3,189.14 | t | 2,471.11 | |||||||
| Fundraising | Sub total (grossI |
21,308.01 | 21,308.01 | 8 | 10,667.00 20,278.61 |
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| Social Events | |||||||||||
| 2,280.60 | |||||||||||
| Other Events | F | 5,876.28 | 6,876.28 | E | 909.35 | ||||||
| Activities | Sub total | 8,166.78 | 8,166.78 | E | 3,012.68 | ||||||
| Weekly prcgrammes 8 activities Camps Duke ofEdinburgh Award Minibuses 5 Trailers |
8 8 |
6,867.40 6,370.00 |
3,682.50 | 8 | 6,867AG 6,370.00 3,682.60 |
t 8 8 |
2,448.00 2,885.00 1,290.00 |
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| Uniforms 8 Training | |||||||||||
| 8 | 626.82 | K | 828.00 | ||||||||
| Sub total | |||||||||||
| 17,286.72 | |||||||||||
| Investment | income | ||||||||||
| Bank interest | |||||||||||
| Building Saciety interest | |||||||||||
| Property Rent | income | ||||||||||
| Other income | 8 | 1'l,169.00 | 11,169.00 | 6,967.00 | |||||||
| Sub total | E | 11,320.64 | 7,00¹.72 | ||||||||
| Total Gross Income | 54,388.85 | 3,682.50 | 8 | 58,071.15 | 8 | 37,646.91 | |||||
| Asset and investment | sales, etc. | ||||||||||
| Total receipts | 3,682.60 | 58,071.16 | 8 | 37,546.91 |
| SIMPLI | FIKD FINANC | IAL STATEMEN | T 2022 —2023 |
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| INCOME | EXPENDITURE | ||
| Membership Fees |
20923.87 | 5485.00 | |
| Tax Refund (Gift Aid) | 3189.14 | ||
| Grants / Donations |
2680.00 | ||
| Rental Income | 11169.00 | ||
| Interest | 151.64 | ||
| 38113.65 | 54S5.00 | ||
| Fnndraising: | |||
| Co-op | 3407.64 | ||
| Afternoon Tea | 515.00 | 59.07 | |
| Craft Fayre | 1380.25 | 283.52 | |
| Fun Run | 477.16 | 25.00 | |
| Amazon Smile | 210.23 | ||
| Race Night | 765.50 | 339.37 | |
| Match Funding | 1000.00 | ||
| Other / Misc. | 400.00 | 624.45 | |
| S155.78 | 1331.41 | ||
| Overheads: | |||
| Insurances | 2341.00 | ||
| Water Rates | 377.74 | ||
| Electricity | 910.18 | ||
| Gas | 1455.56 | ||
| Admin / Finance / OSM |
333.14 | ||
| Internet | 328.11 | ||
| Fire4 Security | 1650.64 | ||
| Cleaning k Sanitary | 4988.05 | ||
| Repairs &Maintenance | 6850.70 | ||
| 19235.12 | |||
| Section Operating | Costs: | ||
| Weekly Programmes | &Activities | 6032.40 | 6352.51 |
| Camps | 5370.00 | 6335.95 | |
| Duke ofEdinburgh's | Award | 3682.50 | 2988.64 |
| Equipment Uniforms 4 Training Minibuses 4Trailers |
526.82 840.00 |
4564.22 1080.75 6555.03 |
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| Community Activities |
835.00 | 1195.73 | |
| 17286.72 | 29072.83 | ||
| TOTALS | 63556.15 | 55124.36 |
| Balance as at31.3.22 | Balance as at31.3.22 | 34135.45 | |
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| Excess income / expenditure | 2022 —2023 | 8431.79 | |
| Balance as at31.3.23 | 42567.24 | ||
| Funds as at313.23 | Savings Account | 31949.36 | |
| Bank | 10059.36 | ||
| Cash | 558.52 | ||
| Total | 42567.24 | ||
| Restricted Funds | |||
| Duke ofEdinburgh | Award | 2685.95 | |
| Building Fund | 25000.00 |