
charity number:  524827 

## **WHARFEDALE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL** 

District Commissioners – Tim Haskins and Paul Jennings Chair - Mike Wild 

Secretary - Chris Carver . . . secretary@wharfedalescouts.org.uk 

# **ANNUAL REPORT 2022/2023** 



## **DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS** 

Scouting in Wharfedale offers many diverse activities and events to our members. It challenges and encourages our young people in any way possible enabling our young people to feel the buzz and excitement of the moment. Scouting offers a huge variety of activities both indoors and outdoors encompassing the individual and personalities of all our members and groups. 

Wharfedale has grown in numbers this year, ever stronger, ever growing, still the largest District in West Yorkshire by some margin and within a whisker of our pre-pandemic numbers. 

We are gaining more new leaders which is great news, this is a huge achievement due to lots of development work, for example in opening new squirrel and Explorer sections. Plans are also at an early stage to form an entirely new group in Pool. 

Curly Hill continues to thrive - it is a wonderful facility providing opportunities for local groups but for young people from across the country. This is mainly due to a small but dedicated team who keep the centre well maintained. The team themselves would admit that they are not getting any younger so they would very much welcome new volunteers. 

Reva has grown in the year with new permit holders, new kit and another dedicated team of volunteers who maintain the centre, train new permit holders and offer many opportunities for young people to get out on the water and learn new skills 

Recently a new Adventurous Activities ASU has been established to widen the offering of activities we can provide which will hopefully grow to include archery, shooting, axe-throwing, hillwalking and rock-climbing. As a reminder, we have funds available for either training or kit to offer these or other activities to our Young People. 

We are continuing to support groups with low volunteer numbers and advertising scouting to the public in every way possible. However we must always remember retention is a vital part of our development. 

It is a real joy visiting sections on their group night and attending group AGM’s and always being amazed at the activities, themes and ideas delivered by our leaders and how much time is spent on planning and organising weekly activities, camps, and outings. What more commitment can one ask for? 

The excellent work within Wharfedale District reflects on the standard of scouting we display on every District event, on group night and when on view to the public on St Georges Day or Remembrance Sunday. This can only happen with the hard work and commitment of all the leaders and helpers within the district along with their families, without whom it would not be possible. 

Thanks to the District ADC team who plan, organise and attend district events. They work so hard giving many hours to scouting many of those hours unseen, planning and organising and attending events and meetings all of which helps towards the success of our District. 

Also our Trustee board who give their time along with all the committee members in ensuring the success of our District as their priority. 

Thanks to our Appointments committee (now Welcome) who have worked so hard in the past to completely change the appointments into a friendly welcoming but efficient committee, meeting regularly welcoming new members into Scouting. 

Also our Service Team who are always there when asked to assist in any way they can - including at the AGM of course. 

We have a jamboree team flying out to South Korea in July and wish them all the best in their jamboree journey. 

Scouting transition is well on the way and now being put into practice by the District and the groups. We live in a rapidly changing world, but young people still love and yearn for challenge, adventure, and excitement that we in scouting can offer. 



We have both said on many occasions, there is no other organisation that can offer what we offer as passionately as we do. 

We thank you all from the heart for all you do in Scouting. Without you it would not happen! 

## _**Tim Haskins & Paul Jennings District Commissioners**_ 

## **CHAIR** 

Last year I said that I believe it’s important that Scouts is a great place to volunteer because fundamentally this will encourage new people to join, and for those already involved to stick around. What I couldn’t have foreseen at the time is the Scouting Policy Organisation and Rules (our POR) was about to be overhauled to reflect that very same sentiment. 

So what we’re going to hear tonight is a rundown of all the great things we’ve done this last year to make Scouting fun for young people, and where the ‘young at heart’ around this table have provided leadership, advice and support for the 10 Scout Groups in the District. 

First, I think a few words of explanation about how the POR changes impact our role on governance. 

## **Governance** 

As part of the work to transform the volunteer experience within Scouts there will be changes to Executive Committees and how they function. The Scouting Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) now includes changes that reflect good practice guidance from the charity commission. Local Scouting governance and finance (Chapter 5) has been reworked with reference to Executive Committees replaced with ‘Trustee Boards.’ While these terms have changed in POR, the role will still be ‘Executive Committee Member’ on Compass until the release the new membership system. 

In common with many Groups, Districts and Counties our Executive Committee/Trustee Board oversees a mixture of governance and operational tasks. Our previous focus has been heavily operational, and the Charity Commission are looking for a higher degree of focus on governance and meeting the charity commission rules. So long as we recognise that governance is our priority, I think our agendas are already balancing our governance oversight and operational tasks so for us I don’t see this as being a big change. 

To bring our current structure in line with the good practice guidance set out by the charity regulators there are currently two key areas of change: 

1. Name: Executive Committees will be renamed Trustee Boards, members of which will be renamed Trustees. To help reinforce the purpose of Trustee Boards and focus on the role and responsibilities of being a charity Trustee. This renaming happens from the release of POR and does not need to be adopted or approved through AGMs. 

2. Purpose: Trustee Boards will have a clearer purpose statement, to fit with the focus on governance. This will mean ‘operational’ tasks are managed through the Group Leadership Team. These operational tasks can be carried out by people who are also Trustees, however, they will be managed under the relevant team rather than in their Trustee role. 

In short, going forward we will be operating as a Trustee Board. 

## **Financial Control** 

Costs and income broadly in line with last years with a modest increase in reserves. That healthy balance of £149k gives us 2 years coverage of running costs which is more than we need. 

The Council's reserves policy is to hold approximately one year's worth of expenditure (excluding subscription fees paid in the year), which for this financial year is £43,300.  So we need to hold £43k but we actually hold £149k. As in previous years while there is no rush to spend this amount, there remains funding for a suitable project as and when one is identified. 

## **Thank you** 



Finally, I would like to say thank you for volunteering your time to make Scouting in Wharfedale the success that it is. It’s the people in this room that make the difference to so many young people and fellow volunteers: you give your time, set the tone and the enthusiasm and for that I thank you. 


It has been great to be getting back into doing District Events with the Cubs. 

In February we held the District Quiz night, it was well attended and the winning team was 2[nd] Otley Thursday Pack. 

In April we held the swimming gala at Skipton Pool.  Although only seven teams took part, they all had a great time.  The winning team were 3[rd] Ben Rhydding which was fantastic considering they only had 3 Cubs in their team. 

The District St Georges Day Parade was, once again, slightly different to the norm, being held at Otley  Rugby  Ground.   2[nd] Otley  did  an  amazing  job  and  kept  all  the  young  people  interested throughout.  The smartest Group in the parade was The Explorers. 

John Sharpe, once again, organised and ran the 5-a-side football tournament at Wharfemeadows Park.  12 teams from 8 Packs took part and the winning team were 1[st] Ben Rhydding Chubb. 

We still have quite a few events planned for the rest of the year and hopefully will start to get out and visit other Groups in the District. 

And finally, a big thank you to all the leaders for organising and running their programmes for all Cubs to enjoy every week. 

Maz Jennings Joint ADC Cubs 



## **REVA** 

After a challenging start to 2022, waiting to find out what restrictions, if any would still be in place bookings 

started trickle in for water activity sessions in the late spring. We ended up running over 15 activity sessions for groups from Wharfedale, Keighley and Aire Valley and through our continuing strong partnership with the county paddling team, we ran a successful Kayak/Canoe permit course at Reva 



which benefitted leaders from all 3 districts. We also passed our annual RYA inspection which has meant that we can offer RYA courses in 2023. 

3rd Bingley Sea Scouts and East Morton Scouts continued to use the facilities regularly throughout 2022 with over 50hrs on the water between them. 

2023 has started very strongly with over 35 bookings coming in for the summer months. We have also run a bellboat permit training weekend and a RYA Level 2 powerboat course so far this year. 

We have recently taken delivery of 8 brand new kayaks, thanks to a grant from Wharfedale district. These will enable young people the chance to have a go at Kayaking in our sheltered class C area. 

James Adams SASU manager – Reva 


## **CURLY HILL** 

I am delighted to report that after the considerable challenges of the pandemic visitors have returned to 

Curly Hill in record numbers with 136 separate bookings from near and far. It is encouraging that whilst most of our visitors were from the Scout & Guide movement, we were also pleased to welcome other guests from the wider community including schools, police cadets, faith groups as well as new group using the site as a base for Forest Bathing. 

We received lots of positive comments and fantastic feedback from our visitors. 

Our ‘Wednesday Team’ of regular volunteers have continued to keep busy, working in accordance to ensure that the Centre & the Grounds were in great shape for our guests. 

Improvements during the past 12months include: 

- **LED lights** now installed in all areas of the Centre which should help reduce electricity costs. 

- **New drive lights.** 

- Construction of new **Mary Bushell Shelter** at top of camping field. Lots of positive feedback from guests. Possible additions for next year include some seating and a table. 




- **Orienteering course** x2 has been completed in partnership with *Airienteers. https://www.aire.org.uk/ 

Maps available online (via link from new website) and hard copies available in cupboards located in entrance hall. 

Suitable for Beavers upwards. Younger children may need some assistance. 

**New website** – including updated photographs (including drone footage) completed and working well – has already generated 100+ new enquiries. 

https://www.wharfedalescouts.org.uk/curlyhill/ 

We have also fully updated google information/pictures. 

**End of season BBQ** for Wardens and Executive was well attended (20+) including first visit from our County Commissioner, Ian Womersley. 

Many thanks to our team of hardworking volunteer wardens that host our many visitors. Great that we were able to recruit x3 new members to the team. Thanks also to our booking secretary, Sarah Betts who has continued to do a fantastic job dealing efficiently with high volume of booking enquiries. 

Recent uplift in energy costs will be a challenge for us, however (to date) we have been able to absorb these so as to keep our charges as low as possible for our visitors whilst at the same time managing to cover our costs as well as making a contribution to Scouting within the District. 

Plans for 2023 include new leaders lounge/meeting area so that group leaders will have somewhere to relax once the young people have gone to sleep, new cooker for the kitchen, upgrading of internal electrics, along with refurbishment of the gents’ indoor toilets. We are also keen to further develop our activity offering. 


## **Jeremy Ince Chair Curly Hill sub-committee.** 



## **LIONHEARTS** 

I opened this report in April 2022 with the sad news of the passing of founder member Dave Hunt, Big Dave, was it really a year ago. 

This also brings the team to reflect on the fact that the number of our team members is getting smaller and we are all getting older !! 

As things have return to normal and our events are taking place once again, it was great to assist once again:- 

The Cub quiz, The Calderdale Hike, The Fellsman cafe, St Georges Day Parade, The Scout & Explorer Torch race, The BT 3 Peaks Event, Cubs Sports & Swimming Gala. 

The district AGM has returned to the always successful cheese and wine format. 

So many events that have been running successfully for many years are now struggling for numbers which asks the question are people looking for different things in terms of outdoor challenges. 

Our main event and income for the year the BT Staff and Friends Dales 3 Peaks Race is set to close with the 2023 event after some 50 years. 

The Fellsman Hike is looking to finish next year with the 60[th] Anniversary of the event. 

Improvements and the new grass cutting tractor is working well, with the erection of a very exciting timber Gazebo now with walls. It is a tribute to the work of our team of dedicated wardens who carry out many hours there. 

So after 2 years of ups and downs we carry on forward with the work of the service team. 

I would like to thank you our members, for all the time and energy that you all give to the work of the Lionhearts. I would like to extend our gratitude to our secretary Bruce, Treasurer Lin, vice chairman Gary and our special stand in chairman Roger Granville. 

We were able to once again enjoy the Service Team Christmas Dinner at the Red Lion and it was very much enjoyed by all. 

Thanks once again to the team Yours in scouting Iain Paterson 

## **NIGHTS AWAY** 

Peter Bennett, the District Nights Away Advisor, reports the figures from the forms he received in 2022. 

|GROUP|BEAVERS|CUBS|SCOUTS|EXP.|OTHER|LEADERS|TOTAL NIGHTS|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Explorers|||2|97||7|522|
|Addingham|||40|11|5|9|400|
|Ilkley CC||58|27|||12|168|
|1stBR|1|190|15|2||49|754|
|3rdBR||14|14|||4|64|
|Burley||42|41|27||13|221|
|Menston|||99|||15|274|





|2ndOtley|||72|49|7||24|296|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Otley Bridge||15||21|7||16|172|
|Otley Meth.||||13|||4|34|
|Otley Parish||||22|||9|46|
|For comparison,||the fgures for||2021 were:|||||
|GROUP|BEAVERS||CUBS|SCOUTS|EXP.|OTHER|LEADERS|TOTAL NIGHTS|
|Explorers|||||13||6|29|
|Addingham||||32|||9|102|
|Ilkley CC|||20|35|||11|132|
|1stBR||1|77|51|11||38|584|
|3rdBR|||10|13|||4|54|
|Burley||||8|3||4|15|
|Menston|||42|30|||17|89|
|2ndOtley|||96|45|5||32|287|
|Otley Bridge||||25|||8|62|
|Otley Meth.|||||||||
|Otley Parish|||14|2|||3|19|



It can be seen that there has been a large increase in the number of nights spent away. 

Peter Bennett 

## **PR, COMMUNICATIONS, COMMUNITY & AWARDS BOARD** 

Our role is to support Groups with PR, Communications, Fundraising, Community Links and Awards support. 

We have helped to produce press reports & support for; Hag Dyke’s 75[th] Anniversary, The AGM, Torch Race, St George’s Day Parade, Curly Hill Projects & Jamboree Fundraising. 

We continue to post as required on Facebook relevant news from County and locally and ‘what we do in Scouting.’ 

We have helped and advised on capital fundraising strategies, sponsorship plus business/community links to help develop Groups’ headquarters and projects. 

We also signpost Groups throughout the District to organisations who can help, acting as the District Fundraising Consultant. 

We have worked with Mark Stageman, the new Local Training Manager to encourage new and existing Training Advisers to support Leaders better. 

We organised an annual St George’s Day District Dinner at Otley Golf Club attended by 50 leaders. 

The Following have received Awards. 

## **Silver Wolf – The Highest Award in UK Scouting (for service only of the most exceptional nature)** 

Roger Banister – Menston, Peter Bennett – District, Robin Beaumont - 1st Ben Rhydding. 

## **Silver Acorn (for specially distinguished and appreciably better than outstanding service** ) 

Judith Dickinson – Ilkley Christchurch, Shelia Southern – Lionhearts (SAS), 



Gary Williams – Lionhearts (SAS). 

## **Bar to The Award of Merit (this represents further outstanding service of keen, conscientious, imaginative, and dedicated service over a sustained period)** 

Jean Griffin – Addingham Sue Williamson – 1[st] BR Ian Williamson – 1[st] BR Ruth Lawson – 3BR Sally Harrison – 3BR Beverley Rothery - Otley Parish Liz Williams – Lionhearts Graham Gilberthorpe – Curly Hill Camp Site Cath Britton – Reva Rob Young – Reva 

David Shaw MBE Joint Awards Chair, District Press officer/Fundraising Consultant and Communications team 



## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** 

## SECTION A General Information 

VICE PRESIDENTS 

Marie Storr 

TRUSTEES: _Ex-Officio_ members of the District Executive Committee Chairman Treasurer Secretary District Commissioners 

District Youth Commissioner District Scout Network Leader District Explorer Scout Commissioner 

Michael Wild Mhairi Tomlinson Chris Carver Tim Haskins Paul Jennings Aurelia Rose Pamela Newman Darren Hewett 

TRUSTEES:  elected at the Annual General Meeting District Executive Committee District Executive Committee District Executive Committee District Executive Committee District Executive Committee District Executive Committee District Executive Committee District Executive Committee District Executive Committee District Executive Committee District Executive Committee 

James Adams Peter Bennett Dominic Dobson Jeremy Ince Marilyn Jennings Naomi McMorn Christine Paterson Matthew Phillips Tina Reed Richard Robinson Colin Smith 

## BANKERS 

Unity Trust Bank plc, 9 Brindley Place, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2HB 

## CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES 

Scout Association Trust Corporation, Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Chingford, London, E4 7QW 

DISTRICT REGISTRATION NUMBER WITH THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION:  16623 

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER:  524827 

## CONTACT NAME AND ADDRESS 

Mr. Chris Carver, 17 Courthouse Street, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3AN 



## SECTION B 

## Wharfedale District Scout Council Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023 

Wharfedale District Scout Council is constituted under the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. 

Wharfedale District Scout Council is a registered charity established, and with Trustees appointed, in accordance with these Rules. 

Wharfedale District Scout Council continued throughout the year to provide leadership, advice and support for the ten Scout Groups in its District and in the local communities within its boundary. 

The Trustees have paid due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission regarding public benefit in deciding what activities to undertake.  The District meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship and community development headings. 

Wharfedale District Scout Council manages and administers Curly Hill Campsite and Centre and also Reva Water Activity Centre for the benefit of members and the community. 

## STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT 

The affairs are managed by the District Executive Committee (the trustees) through a number of sub - committees. A member of the Executive Committee should serve on each sub - committee.  The committees support the District Commissioner and Assistant District Commissioners who have responsibility for certain areas of the District activity. 

The sub - committees are 

Appointments Advisory sub-committee Curly Hill Activity Centre and Campsite sub-committee Reva Water Activity Centre sub-committee District Explorer Scouts sub-committee Projects sub-committee District Awards sub-committee Scout Active Support Unit committee 

## REVIEW OF THE YEAR 

A full review of the year is published as a separate booklet. 

## GOVERNANCE COSTS 

The management costs of the charity are considered minimal and are not reported separately since the assessment of the costs would be arbitrary. 

## RESERVES 

Reserves are being held to ensure that the level of activity can be maintained for at least one year, without income through a policy to hold between 75% and 100% of one year's gross expenditure. 

## FUTURE OPERATION OF THE CHARITY 

The trustees are of the opinion that the funds are sufficient to continue activities through the ensuing year. 

## RISK MANAGEMENT 

The District Executive Committee and the District Team operate within the safety regulations of the Scout Association.  The risks to the operation and management of the district have been assessed and kept under review and plans are in place to mitigate or eliminate the effect of potential risks. 

## STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE TO ACCOUNTS EXAMINER 

Each of the trustees has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the examination of the accounts, but of which the examiner is unaware.  They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to establish that the examiner is aware of such information. 

## Mike Wild 

Mike Wild - Chairman Wharfedale District Scout Council 



## **Wharfedale District Scout Council** 

## **Account Summary for the Year End 31st March 2023** 

|**Wharfedale District Scout Council**<br>**Account Summary for the Year End 31st March 2023**|||
|---|---|---|
||**2023**|**2022**|
||**£**|**£**|
|Total Income (receipts)|84,062|87,887|
|Total Expenditure (payments)|-77,700|-98,766|
|**Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the year**|**6,362**|**-10,880**|
|Cash funds brought forward|142,976|153,856|
|**Cash funds carried forward**|**149,339**|**142,976**|
|**Included in the Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the year:-**|||
|Profit on badge sales (inc Curly Hill and Reva)|818|392|
|Surplus/(Deficit) on Curly Hill camp site in year|13,495|-4,584|
|(Deficit)/Surplus On Reva Sailing Centre in year|-2,583|-1,631|



The above account and accompanying statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on  …….................     2023 and signed on their behalf by :- 

Mike Wild Mhairi Tomlinson Chairman Treasurer 



## **Wharfedale District Scout Council** 

## **Income for year ending 31st March 2023** 

|**Membership Subscriptions**<br>Subscriptions from groups<br>Membership Fees Reva<br>**Investment Income Received**<br>Bank Interest<br>**Donations and Grants**<br>Donations - Reva<br>Donations - Other<br>Donations - Curly Hill<br>**Activities**<br>Curly Hill Income<br>Curly Hill Badge Sales<br>Reva Tuck Shop<br>Reva Badge Sales<br>Income from events<br>Sailing Fees and course<br>**Other Income**<br>Badge Sales<br>Activities of Scout Active Support Unit<br>Sundry Reva Income<br>Sundry Project account income (income from Jamboree participants)<br>Sundry Central Account Income<br>Total Income for year|**2023**<br>**2022**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>34,278<br>35,332<br>1,100<br>400<br>**35,378**<br>**35,732**<br>**672**<br>**39**<br>0<br>10,667<br>27<br>0<br>1,500<br>12,767<br>**1,527**<br>**23,434**<br>26,045<br>16,600<br>682<br>154<br>148<br>296<br>136<br>238<br>800<br>0<br>3,670<br>4,836<br>**31,482**<br>**22,125**<br>0<br>0<br>450<br>7<br>0<br>3,950<br>14,553<br>2,600<br>0<br>0<br>**15,003**<br>**6,557**|
|---|---|
||**84,062**<br>**87,887**|





## **Wharfedale District Scout Council** 

## **Expenditure and Charges for Year ending 31st March 2023** 

|**Curly Hill Camp Site**<br>Utilities<br>Insurance<br>Repairs, Renewals and Maintenance<br>Project spending<br>Curly Hill badge purchases, net of stock movement<br>**Reva Sailing Centre**<br>Insurance<br>Rent and Utilities<br>Equipment expenditure & Repair<br>Repairs to Ground and Buildings<br>Course Expenses<br>Training<br>Project spending<br>Sundry<br>Tuck Shop Purchases<br>**Activities, Donations and Grants**<br>Donations towards Jamboree<br>Events<br>**Other Expenses**<br>Scout Active Support<br>Scout Active Support Equip Repair<br>Badge Purchases<br>AGM<br>License Fees and Journals<br>Training<br>Neckers, other<br>Sundry expenses<br>Major Projects<br>Jamboree payments<br>Subscriptions paid to County<br>**Bank fees and charges**<br>**Total Expenditure & charges for year**|**2023**<br>**2022**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>5,736<br>4,549<br>2,030<br>1,589<br>4,463<br>23,242<br>2,531<br>4,732<br>0<br>0<br>**14,759**<br>**34,112**<br>1,812<br>3,304<br>123<br>1,797<br>768<br>15,824<br>1,185<br>375<br>53<br>74<br>0<br>0<br>3,222<br>0<br>344<br>182<br>131<br>463<br>**7,638**<br>**22,019**<br>0<br>2,654<br>683<br>0<br>**683**<br>**2,654**<br>155<br>0<br>132<br>0<br>627<br>1,470<br>190<br>210<br>1,709<br>1,121<br>1,690<br>1,948<br>382<br>0<br>289<br>57<br>1,018<br>5,624<br>13,950<br>0<br>34,400<br>29,480<br>**54,542**<br>**39,909**<br>**78**<br>**72**|
|---|---|
||**77,700**<br>**98,766**|





## **Wharfedale District Scout Council** 

## **Statement of Assets & Liabilities at 31st March 2023** 

|**Cash funds**<br>Bank Accounts<br>Bank Deposit Account<br>**Other monetary assets**<br>Subscriptions due but not yet received at year end<br>**Assets retained for the charity's own use**<br>Land and Buildings<br>Boats<br>Other equipment<br>**Other non-monetary assets**<br>Badges Stock<br>**Liabilities**<br>Net Group Subscriptions in advance<br>Other liabilities<br>**Net Assets**|**2023**<br>**£**<br>84,229<br>65,110<br>**149,339**<br>**4,872**<br>1,008,530<br>72,461<br>30,445<br>**1,111,436**<br>0<br>**0**<br>-39,150<br>0<br>**-39,150**<br>**1,226,497**|**2022**<br>**£**<br>78,534<br>64,443|
|---|---|---|
|||**142,977**|
|||**1,120**|
|||935,920<br>72,461<br>32,148|
|||**1,040,529**|
|||0|
|||**0**|
|||-34,400<br>0|
|||**-34,400**|
||||
|||**1,150,226**|



## **Accounting Policies & Notes to the Accounts** 

## **1. Accounting Policy** 

From 1 April 2022 the accounts of Wharfedale District Scout Council have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. The comparatives for the year ended 31 March 2022 have been restated on this basis. 

## **2. Assets retained for the charity's own use** 

Fixed assets used by the charity are recorded in the accounts at their insurance value. 

## **3. Reserves** 

The Council's reserves policy is to hold approximately one year's worth of expenditure (excluding subscription fees paid in the year), which for this financial year is £43,300 (2022: £69,286).  Cash reserves at 31 March 2023 were £110,189 (after deducting the subscription fees of £39,150 payable shortly after the year end) and therefore continue to exceed this target.  The Council continues to seek projects to undertake that are in line with its charitable objectives and the Projects sub-committee is actively seeking projects to fund, which will utilise the surplus. 



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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ETr￿LAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustees
On accounts for the year
ended
Charity no
(rf any)
31.4J3 73
Set out on pages
1 40 Lk
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (Ihe Trust.) for the year ended 31 Z I
Responsibilitles and
basis of report
As the charit￿5 trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
fthe Acr).
l ￿pOrt 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 all 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 (other than Ihat
disclosed below") whi¢h gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance wrth section 130
of the Charrlies Act" or
the accounts did not accord WTth the accounting records; or
the accounts did not compty with the applicable requirements
conceming the fonn and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts gtve a Irue and fairf view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connèction
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper understanding of the a￿OuntS to be reached.
. Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
Name..
Relevant professlonal
qualification{s) or body
IER
Oct 2018

(If any):
AddreAs:
(S￿a4
Soctioii B
Disclosure
Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material rnatters of concem
(see CC32, Indeper￿ent wAamination of ¢harity accounts.. dirndion8 ar¢d
guklan¢• for examiners).
Give here brlef datalls of
any Itoms that th•
èxamln•r wishes to
dlsc1080.
IER
Oct 2018