2023-12-31-accounts - 1st Radyr Scout Group

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Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name 1st Radyr Scout Group
Other names the charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 5 2 4 9 4 2
HQ registration number
Charity’s principal address 1st Radyr Scout Group
Heol Isaf, Radyr
Cardiff
Postcode C F 1 5 8 A F
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

(These will be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)

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Dates acted if not for
Trustee Name Office (if any)
whole year
1 Mrs Heather Pells Group Chair
2 Mrs Esme Lee Group Treasurer
3 Mr Niall Davidson Group Secretary
4 Mr Kieran Richards Group Scout Leader
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Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) (These will be published in the annual report of the charity)

Type of advisor Name Address

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Section B	Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts (e.g. trust deed, constitution) Type of governing document (e.g. appointed by, elected by) Trustee selection methods (e.g. trust, association, company) How the charity is constituted
	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.

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

You may choose to include additional The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee, information, where relevant, about: 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 legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. Policies and procedures adopted for: The Committee consists of 3 independent representatives, a) the induction and training of trustees; Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group b) trustee' consideration of major risks Scout Leader, individual section leaders (if opted to take on and the systems and procedures to the responsibility) and parent’s representation and meets manage them once per school term. Members of the Executive Committee complete 'Essential Information for Executive Committee' training within the first 5 months of joining the committee. 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; Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than those who are elected.

2 LT700001 (3rd December 2018)

Section B	Structure, governance and management (continued)
	Risk and Internal Control (Specimen 2) The group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all payments and a 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 Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects	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: - 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.

	Scouting Activiteis for our 4 sections provided on a weekly basis. Camps and events organised as required.

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

Youmay chooseto include further statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking; • contribution made by volunteers; • policy on investments. Public benefit statement	Radyr Scouts is run by volunteers.

	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
	Section leaders continue to provide a successful programme of events ensuring the children have a varied and wide range of activities as part of their scouting experience. This, in the end, is the main aim of the group and the committee reaffirm their intent to ensure this work continues.

Section E	Financial Review
Quantify and explain any designations Details of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate) Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves	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 6 months running costs, circa £10,000. £30,000-£40,000 is held in reserve should the requirement to replace the roof arrise. The Group is currently using surplus reserves to invest in the scouts’ building and premises Reserves Policy

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Further financial review details (optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies.

how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives;

Section F

Other Optional Information

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

Section G

Declaration

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

Signature(s) Full name(s) Mrs Heather Pells Mr Kieran Richards Position (eg Secretary, Chair) Group Chair Group Scout Leader Date d 0 d 6 m 1 m 1 y 2 y 4

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1st Radyr Scout Group

Receipts & Payments Accounts

2023

Year Start Date Year End Date	Year Start Date Year End Date	Year Start Date Year End Date	Year Start Date Year End Date
For theperiod from	01/01/2023	To	31/12/2023

Receipts & Payments
Receipts Donations, Legacies & Similar Income	Unrestricted funds 2023 to the nearest £ 2,334 4,701 5,396 1,461 - - - 13,891	Unrestricted funds 2022 to the nearest £
Membership Subscriptions - Beavers	2,334	2,632
Membership Subscriptions - Cubs	4,701	5,228
Membership Subscriptions - Scouts	5,396	5,459
Donations	1,461	-
Legacies	-	-
Gift Aid	-	2,472
Other Similar Income	-	-
Sub total	13,891	15,791
Grants
All	500	10,000
Sub total	500	10,000
Fundraising
Scout Post	-	-
Other fundraising activities	0	16
Sub total	0	16
Investment Income
Hire of building	12,372	12,546
Hire of equipment	110	55
Other Scout hut income	-	-
Sub total	12,482	12,601
Investment Income
Bank Interest (Group & Scouts)	455	80
The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service	-	-
Other Investment Income	-	-
Sub total	455	80
Other Income
Group	107	106
Camps & Events - Beavers	-	184
Camps & Events - Cubs	3,432	4,278
Camps & Events - Scouts	4,693	6,163
Sub total	8,231	10,732
*Total Gross Income* Asset and Investment Sales, etc. *Total Receipts*
	35,560	49,220
	- 35,560
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	35,560	49,220

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1st Radyr Scout Group - Accounts Summary

1st Radyr Scout Group

Receipts & Payments Accounts

2023

	2023
		Year Start Date		Year End Date
	For theperiod from	01/01/2023	To	31/12/2023

Receipts & Payments
Payments Group		Unrestricted funds 2023 to the nearest £		Unrestricted funds 2022 to the nearest £
Badges/Neckers/Woggles		1,184		-
Business Rates		45		57
Capitation		6,433		6,703
Cleaning		4,927		4,124
Equipment		1,524		7,023
Maintenance		688		19,073
Insurance		861		639
Key Fob Deposit		10		-
OSM		93		93
Other		402		1,476
Scout Post		-		-
Sundries		526		137
Training		-		-
Uniform		25		648
Utilities		3,883		2,418
Website		-		217
	Sub total	20,601		42,609
Sections
Youth Programme & Activities - Beavers		527		486
Youth Programme & Activities - Cubs		8,401		5,764
Youth Programme & Activities - Scouts		7,045		8,787
	Sub total	15,973		15,037
*Cash funds this year end* Cash funds last year end *Net of receipts/(payments)* *Total Gross Expenditure* Asset & Investment Purchases, etc. *Total Payments*
		36,574		57,646
		- 36,574 - 1,014 67,999 66,986
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				57,646

		- 1,014		- 8,427
		67,999		76,426
		66,986		67,999

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1st Radyr Scout Group - Accounts Summary

Statement of Assets & Liabilities at the End of the Period

Cash funds	Unrestricted funds 2023 to the nearest £	Unrestricted funds 2022 to the nearest £
Group - Current Account	18,462	17,340
Group - Reserve Account	32,817	32,425
Group - The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service	-	-
Beavers - Current Account	3,629	5,042
Cubs - Current Account	4,959	7,263
Scouts - Current Account	501	638
Scouts - Reserve Account	6,575	5,261
Petit Cash	42	30
Total Cash Funds	66,986	67,999
(agree balances with receipts and payments account) Other monetary assets		ok
Tax Claim	-	-
Debts due from the County/Area/District/Group	-	-
Insurance Claim	-	-
Sub total	-	-
Investment Assets
Investment property - detail	-	-
Quoted investments	-	-
Other investments - detail	-	-
Sub total	-	-
Non monetary assets for charity's own use
Badge stock	-	-
Shop stock	-	-
Other stock	-	-
Land and buildings	175,000	175,000
Motor vehicles	-	-
Scouting equipment, furniture etc	-	-
Other	-	-
Sub total	175,000	175,000
Liabilities
Accounts not yet paid	-	-
Expenses incurred but not invoiced	-	-
Subscriptions not yet paid	-	-
Loan - detail	-	-
Other Liabilities	-	-
Sub total	-	-
Contingent Liabilities & Future Obligations
	N/A

The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on ………………………... 2024 (the date of the Executive Committee meeting that approved the accounts) and signed on their behalf by 11th June

Signature	Signature	Print Name	Print Name	Position
		Heather Pells		Chair
		Esme Lee		Treasurer

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1st Radyr Scout Group - Accounts Summary

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of 1st Radyr Scout Group I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 1st Radyr Scout Group for the year ended 31" December 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charlty trustees of the 1st Radyr Scout Group you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Art 2011 (the Act'l. I report in respect of my èxamination of the 1st Radyr Scout Group accounts Csrried out under section 145 of the 2011 Art and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sertion 14515llbl of the Act Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no materi3L matters have come to my attentitsn in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect. accounting records were not kept in respect of the 1st Radyr Scout Group as reqUId by section 130 of the ACL. or 2. the account5 do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no tsther rnatters in connection with the examination t() which attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies lif any).. FQ Address: Date.. l ZQZ Robert Hugh Chartor•d AKount•nt$, Regl$tsred Off1, 15 y Bryn Avenu•, R•dyr. Cardlfl, CF15 aDD Tel: l)29 2084 4098