2023-03-31-accounts - 1st Worcester Scout Group (Formerly Worcester 'B' Group)

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Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

From (start date) 0 1 0 4 2 2 to end date 3 1 0 3 2 3

Section A Reference and administration details Charity name 1[st] Worcester Scout Group Other names the charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 5 2 4 6 4 5 Charity’s principal address Scout HQ Norton Road

Worcester. WR5 3BB.

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Dates acted if not
Trustee Name Office (if any)
for whole year
1 Lee Stirling Chairperson
2 Brian Jenkins Group Scout Leader
3 Susie Wilson Treasurer
4 Emma Garrett Secretary
5 Shiela Reynolds Trustee
6 Amanda Bird Trustee
7 Kimberley Ewan Trustee
8 Angela Jenkins Trustee
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Section A Reference and administration details (continued)

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

Type of advisor Name Address	Type of advisor	Name	Address




Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document (e.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted (e.g. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods	The Group's governing documents are those of the 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 Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.	The Group's governing documents are those of the 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 Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts.

		The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

(e.g. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose to include The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee, the additional information, members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group where relevant, about: which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This Policies and procedures adopted for: includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making a) the induction and training of trustees; returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. b) trustee' consideration of major The Committee consists of 3 independent representatives, risks and the systems and Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout procedures to manage them Leaders, individual section leaders and parent’s representation and meets every three months. This 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.

Section B Structure, governance and management (continued)	Section B Structure, governance and management (continued)
	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 the building, 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, helpers, supporters and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income from fund raising. 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 or 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 or the group as 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.

Section B
Structure, governance and management (continued)

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 the building, 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, helpers, supporters and members. The
Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout
Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk
Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. 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 or 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 or the group as 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.

Section C Objectives and activities

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

The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote 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. 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.

Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects

Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose to include further

statements, where relevant, about:

• policy on grant making; • contribution made by volunteers.

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.

Section D	Achievements and performance	Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the
charity during the year
		Recruited more adults to the leadership team.
Section E		Financial Review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on
reserves		Reserves Policy
Quantify and explain any designations		The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Executive Committee considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to six months running costs, circa £3000.

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

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

B Jenkins L. Stirling	B Jenkins L. Stirling	B Jenkins L. Stirling	B Jenkins L. Stirling	B Jenkins L. Stirling	B Jenkins L. Stirling	B Jenkins L. Stirling

Brian Robert Jenkins						Lee Stirling

GroupScout Leader						Chairperson
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND A140 WAL£S Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period frorn To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrictsil funds Restricied Endowment ftJnd$ Totsl fundj L•st year

th•n•amt E to tho M•wi£ Af Recglpts Actswly and C•rylrw Fwdrai Gonts DvrtiDn Reni bsuiotion UThform S84 Prme 110DI 176 2,104 2,310 176 2.104 10,667 14,324 14.324 Sub tOtal(GSS income for AR) A2 Asset and Inve•tm•nt 84les. 18ee table). 30.179 .179 21924 Sub tot#1 30,179 30.179 22.924 A3Pa ments and Camp 8.441 2,9 6,416 2,773 Z,212 902 8.281 302 346 BWJ Capilb Ewipmonl 6.116 2,960 117 Tiwning Vrwforrn purth8S kn0 CDÈL4 105 105 2.519 6.942 6S1 6.M2 Sub total 31,203 187 31,39) 18.781 A4 Ass•t #nd Invt8frnerrt purchas. see table Sub lotal 31.203 187 31,390 18,781 N•t OfreIpt1poYrn0tsj A5 Trnnsf•ts tween fvnds cash lunds last year end Cash funds thls year end 1.02 IB7 1.211 4,14J 35,892 187 36.079 34,868 31,936 36.079 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted R•stricted fvnds tr) nogrtt£ Endowment funds til near¢¥t e to nHf•Gt£ 81 Cash funds Total ush funds R¢¥tricted fundg 10 npar•st£ Endowmènt lun(ts lunds to nMwtf Details * nwr•s¢£ Fund 10 whl¢h CwMntvlu• Daiails 83 Inv•8lm•nt a880ts Fwdtowhlch LJciJil B4 A88•ts rgtalned for the charlty'8 own u8• Fund lothich Jnount Wh•n du• iona 86 Llobllltle8 Svdned by one cf hvo trustees behatr of all ihe tft nitur& ir71 Name Date of L Stedi B Jenkins 2q CCXX R2 accwnts ISSI 2yt)512023

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages	1stWorcester Scout Group

	31 March 2023 Charity no (if any) 524645

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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2021

Responsibilities 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 Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

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

Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:	Date:

	Sally Bishop

	Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

	Bishops Accountancy Limited
	Unit 3 Elgar Business Centre, Moseley Road,
	Hallow, Worcestershire, WR2 6NJ

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners)./

October 2018

IER

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

October 2018

IER