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SPEN VALLEY DISTRICT SCOUTS
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2022
Charity Number: 524812
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CONTENTS
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1 Trustees Report
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2 Annual Accounts
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1 TRUSTEES REPORT
The Trustees of the Spen Valley District Scouts (“the District”) present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
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 Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
The District is managed by the District Executive Committee, the members of which are the Charity Trustees of the Scout District which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate.
The Committee consists of the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the District Commissioner.
The principal office holders are:
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District Commissioner: David Sowden
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Chair: David Kelly
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Treasurer: Richard Terry
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Secretary: Sarah Sowden
The District Executive Committee exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of the appointments and is responsible for:
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The maintenance of District property;
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The raising of funds and the administration of District finance;
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The insurance of persons, property and equipment;
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District public occasions;
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Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support;
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Appointing any sub committees that may be required; and
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Appointing District Administrators and Advisors other than those who are elected.
The District Executive Committee has identified the major risks to which they believe the District is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them.
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The District is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the District and the trustees wish to express their thanks and gratitude to all volunteers and supporters who have assisted in ensuring the efficient running of the District during the past twelve months.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
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 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 values of Scouting and:
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enjoy what they are doing and have fun
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take part in activities indoors and outdoors
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learn by doing
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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.
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.
RESERVES POLICY
The District policy on reserves is to hold sufficient reserves to enable it to improve the development of scouting and the facilities within the District and broaden the range of scouting activities available within Spen Valley .
2 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
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Spen Valley District Scout Council
Report & Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2022
TRUSTEES & MEMBERS
Ex-Officio Members
Chairman Secretary Treasurer District Commissioner Deputy District Commissioner District Network Commissioner District Explorer Scout Commissioner
Name
David Kelly Sarah Sowden Richard Terry David Sowden Mike Terry Vacant Vacant
Nominated Members
Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Membe
Name
Mike Terry David Hirst Chris Rhodes Beth Midgley Tony Banister
Elected Members
Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member
Name
Gemma Shearer Josh Newlands Graham Lewis Neil Smith Michael Holroyd Ann Wood
BANKERS:
Virgin Money, 12 Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RJ Scout Association Special Deposit
Group Registration Number with the Scout Association: 16621
Charity Registration Number: 524812
Contact Name & Address: c/o David Sowden 31 West End Drive Cleckheaton BD19 6JD
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Spen Valley District Scout Council
Receipts and Payments Account Summary For the year ended 31st March 2022
| For the year ended 31st March 2022 | |
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| Total Receipts for the year Total Payments for the year Net Receipts (Payments) for the year Cash, Bank and similar funds b/f Cash, Bank and similar funds c/f Change in Cash, Bank and similar funds The above account and accompanying statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees |
31.3.2022 31.3.2021 £ £ 125,872.40 10,598.74 (59,386.89) (27,156.15) |
| 66,485.51 (16,557.41) 66,736.89 83,294.30 |
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| 133,222.40 66,736.89 |
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| 66,485.51 (16,557.41) |
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On 26 May 2022
And signed on their behalf by
David Sowden - District Commissioner
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Spen Valley District Scout Council Receipts for the year ended 31st March 2022
| MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS Less Paid INVESTMENT INCOME RECEIVED Scout Association Interest - District DONATIONS / GRANTS / TRAINING Donations Grant Income Gift aid ACTIVITIES Grass sledging Cub Section FHTC - Fees Explorers Scout & Guide Band Outdoor Activities Jamboree Receipts Field Day Receipts Camping Fees & Levy, Holmes Cabin etc Outdoor Activity Training Courses (RENSRA) Donations for the nightline Easy fund raising OTHER INCOME Income from the shop General Development SUNDRY RECEIPTS Badges TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR |
31.3.2022 31.3.2021 £ £ 39,250.00 3,605.00 - (15,000.00) |
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| 39,250.00 (11,395.00) |
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| 16,181.45 - 28,928.86 19,731.00 - 574.35 |
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| 45,110.31 20,305.35 |
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| 705.00 - - - 7,510.00 320.00 1,921.28 - 392.00 13.00 9,560.00 - 4,073.00 - - - 10,811.00 1,144.00 400.00 - 905.00 - - 15.09 |
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| 36,277.28 1,492.09 |
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| 2,059.81 196.30 710.00 - 2,340.00 - |
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| 5,109.81 196.30 |
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| 125.00 - |
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| 125,872.40 10,598.74 |
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Spen Valley District Scout Council Payments for the year ended 31st March 2022
| PREMISES Insurance General Maintenance & Refurbishment (FHTC) FHTC Rates, Heat, Light, Maintenance etc Entrance / Centre Development DONATIONS / GRANTS / TRAINING Royal British Legion Gift aid (explorers 2018-2020) Training ACTIVITIES Cub Section Explorers Grass Sledges Outdoor Activities Scout & Guide Band Jamboree OTHER EXPENSES Trustee Expenses General Expenses - District FHTC - General Expenses Shop purchases and donations made from shop profits Scout Active Support (General) SUNDRY PAYMENTS Warden's Honorarium TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR |
31.3.2022 31.3.2021 £ £ 3,589.56 3,765.30 1,318.17 840.00 9,901.12 9,526.29 26,368.88 8,519.85 |
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| 41,177.73 22,651.44 |
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| - 30.00 - 541.43 30.00 - |
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| 30.00 571.43 |
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| 272.81 - 2,836.03 43.00 1,582.98 - 1,401.77 - 531.40 141.93 2,250.00 200.00 |
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| 8,874.99 384.93 |
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| - 68.82 3,459.40 1,082.57 2,164.89 1,213.72 4,052.69 449.94 - 66.30 |
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| 9,676.98 2,881.35 |
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| - 667.00 |
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| - 667.00 |
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| 59,759.70 27,156.15 |
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| Spen Valley District Scout Council Statement of Assets & Liabilities at 31st March 2022 MONETARY ASSETS Bank Current Account Note 1 Scout Association Short Term Investment Bank Current Account - Shop Bank Current Account - Cub Section Bank Current Account - Explorer Scout Section Bank Accounts - Scout & Guide Band Bank Current Account - Fan Wood Activity Centre Cash in hand - Shop Cash in Hand - Cubs Cash in hand - Explorers Cash in Hand - Scout & Guide Band Cash in Hand - FWAC PayPal account Total Monetary Assets Note 2 NON-MONETARY ASSETS Stock at Shop (Fan Wood) Stock of Badges / Neckers / Progress Books Scouting Equipment Uniforms & Instruments LIABILITIES – membership due to County TOTAL ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES Note 2 |
31.3.2022 31.3.2021 £ £ 115,509.76 50,544.67 1,006.00 1,006.00 4,938.57 7,547.77 - 259.50 1,579.25 1,853.22 1,565.54 1,704.94 7,897.32 3,561.39 253.40 504.03 - 13.31 97.76 (471.46) 0.50 0.50 - 211.53 1.49 1.49 |
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| 132,849.59 66,736.89 |
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| 2,720.00 5,143.10 675.00 675.00 11,000.00 11,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 |
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| 34,395.00 36,818.00 |
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| (16,600.00) - |
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| 150,644.59 105,093.16 |
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Spen Valley District Scout Council Statement of Assets & Liabilities at 31st March 2022
| at 31st March 2022 Note 1 - Includes items as follows: Jamboree Fund Development Fund District Funds District Grants 12SV HQ & Close District Beavers District Cubs Network Leader Training Fund Recruitment Fund District Camp New Entrance & Leaders Room Note 2 Replacement for Night Line Shop Re-start post Covid 19/Big Camp |
31.3.2022 31.3.2021 £ £ 4,158.57 2,335.57 2,980.59 30,552.89 25,454.52 (4,252.78) 725.00 725.00 - 7,152.33 52.95 52.95 611.57 611.57 120.20 120.20 5,122.42 5,152.42 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,560.52 1,094.52 65,951.47 - 905.00 - 866.95 - 5,000.00 5,000.00 115,509.76 50,544.67 |
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Note 2
The monetary assets as at 31 March 2022, as set out above, include a sum of approximately £70,000 which has been committed to the development of the Frank Harris Training Centre and other works at the Fan Woods Campsite and will be paid out in the first 3 months of the 2022 / 2023 financial period.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Spen Valley District Scout Council
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages 5 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act),
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act), and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the 2011 Act, have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached.
Name: David Alan Taylor Qualification: Association of Accounting Technicians Address: 3 Craven Close Gomersal Cleckheaton, BD19 4QZ
Signed:
Date: 26 May 2022
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