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SectionB Structure, governance andmana ement
Descriptionof thecharity's trusts
Type ofgoverning document
TheDistrict'sgoverning documentsarethoseof theThe Scout
Association. They consistofa RoyalCharter,whichinturn gives
authoritytothe ByeLaws of theAssociationandThePolicy,
Organisation andRules ofTheScoutAssociation.
(e.g.trustdeed,constitution)
Howthe charityisconstituted The Districtis atrust established underits ruleswhichare
commontoallScouts.
(e.9.trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods TheTrustees are appointedinaccordance with thePolicy,
(e.9.appointedby,elec'ted by) Organisation andRules ofThe ScoutAssociation.
Additional governance issues (optional informationbutencouraged as best practice)
Youmay choose to include additional
information, where relevant,about: membersofwhich are the'CharityTrustees'ofthe Scout District
whichis aneducationalcharity.As charity trustees theyare
responsible for complying with legislation applicableto charities.
Thisincludesthe registration, keepingproperaccountsand
makingreturns tothe Charity Commission asappropriate.
The Committee consistsof3 independent representatives,
Policiesand procedures adoptedfor: Chair,Treasurer and Secretary together with the District
Commissioner and his DeputiesplusGroup ScoutLeaders
(where optedtotakeonthe responsibility) and meets every3
a)the inductionandtrainingoftrustees;b) months.
trustee' consideration of majorrisks and the
systems and procedures to managethem
Membersofthe Executive Committee complete 'Essential
lnformation for Executive Commiftee'lraining withinthefirst5
monthsofjoiningthe committee.
This District Executive Committee existstosupport the District
Commissionerinmeeting the responsibilitiesof the
appointments and is responsiblefor:
The maintenance andrunningof Districtproperty;
The administration of Districtfinance;
The insuranceofpersons, property and equipment;
Districtpublicoccasions;
Assistinginthe recruitment of leaders and other adultsupport;
Appointing any sub committeesthatmay be required;
DistrictAdministratorsandAdvisors other than those
are
SectionB Structure,
overnance andman
ent continued)
and lnternal
(Specimen1)
The District Executive Committee has identified the majorrisks
towhich they believe the Districtisexposed, these havebeen
reviewed and systems havebeenestablished to mitigate against
them.The main areasofconcern that have been identifiedare:
Damage tothe building, property and equipment. The District
wouldrequesttheuseof buildings, propertyandequipmentfrom
neighbouring organisations suchasthe church, community
centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangements
existwith theseorganisations"The District has sufficient
buildingsandcontents insurance in placetomitigate against
permanentloss.
lnjury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The District
through the capitation fees contributestotheScoutAssociations
national accident insurancepolicy-RiskAssessmentsare
undertaken before allactivities.
Reduced income from assets. The Districtisprimarily reliant
uponincomefrom either therental ofthe apartments,rentalof
the HQhall,andrental ofthe Campsite. The District does holda
reserve toensure the continuityofactivities should therebea
major reduction in income. The Committee couldraisethe value
ofsubscriptions to increase the incometothe Districton an
ongoing basis, either temporarily orpermanently.
Reduction orlossof leaders. The Districtistotally reliantupon
volunteers torun andadministertheactivitiesofthe Districtlf
therewas a reductioninthe number ofleaderstoan
unacceptable levelin aparticular sectionor agroup asawhole
thentherewouldhavetobe acontraction, consolidation or
closureofa section or group.ln theworst case scenariothe
complete closureoftheDistrict"
Reduction orlossof members. The District provides activitiesfor
allyoung people aged6to18.lftherewas a reductionin
membershipina particular sectionorgrouportheDistrict as
whole then there would haveto be acontraction, consolidation
or closureof asectionorgroup. lntheworst case scenariothe
complete closureoftheDistrict,
Risk and lnternalControl(Specimen2)
The group hasinplace systems of internal controlsthat are
designedtoprovide reasonable assurance againstmaterial
mismanagement orloss,theseinclude2 signatories forall
paymentsand acomprehensive insurance policiestoensure
that insurablerisksarecovered.
SectionC Objectives andactivities
Summaryof theobjectsofthe charity set
outin itsgoverningdocument
The PurposeofScouting
Scouting existstoactivety engage and supportyoung peoplein
theirpersonaldevelopment,
empowering them to make apositivecontribution tosociety.
TheValuesofScouting
AsScoutsweareguidedbythese values:
lntegrity-Weactwithintegrity;we arehonest,trustworthyand
loyal.
Respect-Wehaveself-respect andrespectforothers.
Care-We support othersandtakeeare of theworldinwhich we
live,
Belief-We exploreourfaiths, beliefsandattitudes.
Co-operation-We makeapositivedifference; we co-operate
with others andmakefriends.
TheScout Method
Scouting takesplacewhenyoung people,inpartnershipwith
adults, work together basedon the
values of Scoutingand:
- enjoywhat they are doing andhavefun
-take partinactivities indoorsandoutdoors
-learn bydoing
-shareinspiritualreflection
-take responsibility andmakechoices
-undertakeneurand challenging activities
- make andlive bytheirPromise.
Summaryofthe main activities in relation to
these objects
.policyoninvestments.
Providingfreeleadersupportandtrainingandalsograntsfor
and
Publicbenefit statement
criteria underboththe advancementofeducationandthe
advancementofcitizenshiporcommunity development
headings.
SectionD Achievements and performance
Summaryofthe main achievementsof
the charity duringtheyear
success was achievedinthe recruitment of Leadersinresponse
towaitinglistsfor youngstersjoiningGroups.Progresswas
restarted
the
roups.
madeinthe Campsite Development andanapplication was
madeforapublic footpath diversionto allowfurtherpartsof the
sitetobesafely used. Planningpermissionwas obtainedfor
additional toiletsatthe Campsite. lncreasedincomefor Scouting
was generated from the Flats rentals and Facilitieshire out.
SectionE Financial Review
Briefstatement
reseryes
ofthe charity'spolicyon Reserves Policy
The District's policyonreservesistohold sufficient resourcesto
continue the charitable activitiesofthegroupshould incomeand
fundraising activitiesfallshort.TheDistrict Executive Committee
considersthat thegroup shouldholdasumequivalentto12
months running costs, circaf50K.
The District held reservesofapproximatelyf268Kagainst thisat
year end. Thisincludes resourcesforinvestmentinrenovating
and developing the campsitetobring thefacilitiesuptoagood
standard Thisisto increase use across both District and outside
Scout Groups, but also Guides otherorganised Youth,School
etc groups.Currentlywehave beenunabletorapidlyproceed
withthis asthere maybearequirementtoprovidesign
financial support forthewindingupofaGroup and theirproperty
liabilities.
Update theHQaccommodation-wehave done somework,
furtherwork isrequired
alongsideongoingmaintenance dueto
theage ofthebuilding.
Availabilityof funds in theeventof anunforeseen repairatthe
Headquarters
building.
AdditionalfinancialsupportforGroup expansion andSection
startup
5 1T700001 (1st February 2017)
Youmay chooseto include additional
information, where relevant,about: lnvestmentPolicy (Specimen1)
. the charity's principal sourcesoffunds The District's lncome and Expenditureispredominantly from the
(includinganyfundraising); rental ofthe3apartmentsandconsequentlyDistrictdoesnot
needsubscription funds fromit'smembers to maintainthe
District.The Districthastherefore adoptedaensurethatthe
assets heldbythe Districtaresuitably maintainedtoensurethe
revenuestream.All funds are heldincash using only
mainstream banks or buildingsocieties.
.howexpenditurehassupported thekey
objectivesofthecharity; The District Executive regularly monitors the levels of bank
balancesandthe interestratesreceivedtoensurethegroup
obtains maximum value andincomefrom its banking
arrangements. Occasionally this may involve usinganaccount
that requires aperiodof noticebeforefunds maybewithdrawn,
before doing so the Group Executive considers the cash flow
requirements.
.investmentpolicyand objectives
lnvestmentPolicy(Specimen2)
TheGroup investsinit'sassets.Allcash fundsareheld incash
usingonly mainstream banksorbuildingsocieties.
SectionF Other Optionallnformation
AS
soonasfeasible. Carry outHand S inspectionofany necessary
works to trees at Campsite becauseofAsh dieback and putin
hand anyworksnecessary.Continue effort into recruitmentof
Leadersandhelpers.
Plans forfuture periods (detailsofany
significant activitiesplannedtoachieve
them)

Signature(s) c^l
Fullname(s) HelenDavv Wilkinson
Position(eg Secretary,Chai0 Trustee Trustee
Date SG1AAaAB,

Receipts

andPayments

Account
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Fortheyear
from
411t21 To 3t31t22
i I
Recei
and
ents
2020t21
Unrestricted
funds
Totalfunds Totalfunds
c f t
Receipts
Donations,legaciesandsimilar
income
Membership subscriptions 29,572 29,572 2560E
Less: Membership subscraplions paid on
L\aiord"Courq/a,eJDi"1,.l
31.11 3 -30200
Nel membership subsoriptions retained 1,541 0 0 1,541 4592
Donations
UMAIO 0
ulnersrmllar rncomei Group Loan t{epayrnent 2026
ulhersrmrlar rncome
Other similar income
0
1,541 .2566
Grants
Maintenenacegrant 0
Olher grants [Covid Business Grants] 29,232 29.232 30,565
Subtotal ,a a1, ?9.232 30,565
Fundraising (gross)
Detail 1:Badges 84 84
Detail 2 0
Detail 3
0
Other fundraisingacliv(ies 0
Subtotal 84
lnvestment income
-100 71
Building Society interest 76 233
The Scout Association Short Term lnvestment
Seruice 0
PropBrty Rent income: c€mpsite 2,A71 2.A71 818
Property Rent income: HQ 5,702 5.702 92
Property Rent income: Flats 46,612 46.612 41003
Subtotal 55;1 61 55,160
Total Gross ,.0 82,936
and investment sales,etc. 0
Total 82,935 - 82.936 70474
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Fortheyear
from
4t1121 To 3t31t22
Wtr{
2020t21
funds funds Totalfunds Totalfunds
c **-- :-r- * s E
GharitabfePayments 0
YOUthprogramme andaclivities 1,974 1,974 0
Adultsupponand training 2,385 2.385 0
t{ent
0
vleterandsewerageless flattenants
mntribulions 1.753 2,904
lelecomm,Electnctty and Gas
1.262.77 1871
lnsurance
3.513 3148
Repairs and Renewals
8.795.00 15047
Materials and equipment
7,14 0
Printingandphotocopying
0 0
Contribution to camp costs
0
Uniforms
0
AGM and trustee expenses
0 0
Olher costsdetail1:URC
549 0
Other costs detail 2: Recruitment
3,573 1931
uthercosts delarl 3: Developmenl
0 0
Other costs detarl 4: Grants
2,000 0
Other costs detail 5: Districl Team
50 0
Other costs detail 6: Flat Letting Fees
5,891 5185
Other costs detail7:Admin,Legal Expenses,
\ruebsite Feesan.lIi.encac 996 989
Olfiercosts detail 8: Redundant Scout Group
\fin.lind u6
15,490
4.633 1{86
totaI
32466
expenses
Detail1 0
Detail 2 0
Detail 3
0
Other fundraising costs
0
Subtotal
Total Gross 0 0 53,574
investmentpurchases,
0 0
Total -0 32466
It
Netofreceipts/(payments)
Transfers betweenfunds
0
year
Cashfunds last
-0 37607
Cashfunds this year
$taterhent .ofas,s.e:tshnd., li abilitiesr,att he,end,a f theyear
2021t22 2020121
Unrestricted Restricted funds EndowmentTotalfunds Totalfunds :
funds funds
2 f, L L
cash funds
EIankcunent account t{s,205 86007
Sankdepostt account
Building society account ,s2,589 .: 152513
The ScoutAssociationShort Termlnvestment
Service
Cash/Floats
ffi
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Othermonetary assets
Taxclaim
Debts duefrom theCounty/Area/OistricU
Group
lnvestment assets
lnvestment property-detail 696,000 695,000
Ouoted invesknents
otnerrnvestments-dekrl -
use
Ltadge stocK
Shopstock
Other slock
Landand bulldlngs 356,488 1... 360,892
Motor vehacles
Scout{ngequipment, fumiture etc
utner
)Ecountsnotyetpaid 0
Expenses incurredbutnot invoiced
5UDscnptonsnotyetpard
Loan- detail 0 0
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