Trustees, Annual Report For the period From (start date lo end date Section A Reference and administration details Charity narne 159th Glasgow Scout Group Other names the charity is known by Reglsterèd (*arily number {if any) SC033310 HQ r&glstralion numbef CharrtV$ pnn¢i?al address Names of the charty Iwuslees who manage the charity Trustee Name Offi¢e lil any) Dates acted If not forwhole year 10 12 13 14 Names and address8s of advisers loplional Infonnation bLrt ancouragéd 8$ bast practi￿) advisor nla Name Address 1 LT700001 114 Septembèr 20241 Section B structure, governance and managernent Description ofthe ¢h8rity's trusts Type of governing docurnenl The Group's goveming documents are thosè of the The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Ch8rter. which in tttm gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The S¢out Association. le.g. trust deed. ¢onslilution) How the chanly is constituted The Group is a Trust established under its rijles which are common to all Scouts. le.g. trust, assoclattitin, companyl Twslee selection methods le.g. appointed by. ele¢led by) Th& Trustees are appointed in accordance wth the Policy, Organisalion and Rules of The Scout Assoaation. Additional govginance i58ue5 (optional infomation but encouraged as best pra¢tice} You m8y choose to include additional information, where relevant. about.. The Group is tnanaged by the Group Trustee Board, the member5 of which are Ihe'chaiity Trustees. ol the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As chaiity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislalton applicable to charrties. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appTopriale. Poll¢ie$ and procedures adopted for.. 31 th& induct*on 8nd training of trustees.. bl Iruslee, consideration of major risks and the systems and procedur&s to manage them The Trustee Board consists ol the Chair, Treasurer and 6 Trustees (including 2 Ex Officio Tiustees, and 2 co-opted Trustees) and meets every 34 months. Members ol the Trustee Board complete Being 8 Scouts Trustee leaming within the first 6 months tsf joinin9 the Board. This Group Trustee Board èxi51$ 10 rn8ke sure the Charity is well-managed, risks are assessed and mitlgated, buildings and equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal r￿uIreMentS and the organisation's poltcie8 and rules. Their svpport help5 other volunteers run high-qualily and safe programmes that gives young people skills for lrfe. 2 LT700001 {14 September 20241 Section B Stru¢ture, governance and rnanagement Icontinuedl Rlsk and Intgrnal Control (Specimen 11 The GTOUP Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which Ihey b&lieve thè Group is exposèd. thesè have been reviewed and systems have been established lo mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are.. Damage lo property and equipment. The Group would request the use ol property and equipment from neighbouring oig8ni$alion$ such as the church an(J oM&r Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangemenls exist with these organisations. The Group has sufficient contents insurance in place to mitigate against p￿rnanent loss. Injury to leaders, helpers. supporters and members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Assooations national ae¢ident Insuran￿ policy. Risk As5essment$ are undertaken before all activities. Reduced income from fttnd raising. The Group is primarily reliant upon in¢ome 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 Board could Tai5e the value of subscriptions to tn¢rea$e Ihe income lo the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently. Reduth'on or loss of leaders The Group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the Group. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the 9roup as a whole Ihen there would have to be 8 conlraclion, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the ￿rnplete closure of the Group. Rprliwtlnn nr Ins.$ nf mp.mhp.rq Thp. firrnjn nmviAp* 3 LT700001 {14 September 20241 activities for all young people aged 6 10 18. If there vas a reducb'on 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. Risk and Internal Control ISpe¢lm¢n 21 The group has in place systems ol intemal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assuian¢e against material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policy to ensure that instsrablè risk5 are covered. SÈctiot7 C Objectives and activitie5 The Purpose of Scouting Sctsuting exists lo a¢lively engage and support young people in their personal developrnenl, empowering them to make a positive ￿ntribUtIon lo sooèly. Summary of Ihe objects ofthè charity sel out in ils governing document The Value5 of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values-. Integrtty. We act with integrity.. we are honest. trusfvjorthy and loyal. Respect- We have Self-respect and respect for others. Care- We support others and lake care of the world in which we live. Belief - We explore our faiths. beliefs and attitudes. Co•opefation - We make a positive difference., we co operate with others and make fiiends. Thè Seout Mèthod Scouting lakes place when young people, in partnership with adults. work together based on the values of Scoijting and.. - enjoy what they are doing and have fvn take part in activities indoors and outdoofs lèarn by doing share in spiritual refiection lake responsibility and make choices undertake new and challenging activities make and live by their Promise. Summary of the main activities in relatson to these objects 159th runs weekly temi time meertings for Cubs on Tuesday, Beavers and Expltsre15 on Wednesday & Scouts on Thursday evenings. 4 LT700(X11 114 September 20241 Additional details of the objedives and activities (optional information but encovraged as best practicel You may choosè to include fvrther stalernents. where relevant, about.. 159th is registered for Gift Aid and work has continued duiing the year lo ensure documentation to allow GiftAid lo be claimed is up to date. A cla4m was not made within the Financial Year, and the intention is that a claim lor 23124 wll be made in the 24125 Financial Y08r. policy on grantmaking., ' contribution made by volunteers.. poli¢y on investments. Public bènefit slalemenl The Group meets the Charity Comrnission's public benefit criteri8 under both the advancement of education and the advancernent of citizenship or communrty development headin Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievemènt5 91 the eharty dur4ng the year In addition to the regular week day evening sessions, a nurnber of campslsleepovers were run successfully during the year. Activities included tnps to the Gang Show lin which 17 memebsr particiapled either or stage or in support roles) & Panto. Fundraising activities included Christmas card delivery, and the Ceilidh organised in conjunction with the Chui¢h. The 2 oldei sesctions of the GroLJP stsrted ￿annIng for an overseas trip scheduled for end June 2025 Section E Financial Review Brief statement of Ihe charity's policy on reserves Rèser¥es Polley The Groups Policy is tts covar costs and in light continued cost pressure. il was decided lo increase the annual subscription from £65 to £80 this year. than norm81 largety due to thé fund5 held for KandÈrsteg, which at the end of the 2023124 financial year stood at £11.100 less £2,277.54. While this will increase Income and Expermliture in Ihe 2024r25 yÈaF. expectation is that Quantify ar￿ explain any designations Dtrtsils of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate} 5 LT700001 114 September 20241 NIA Further finanoal review details loplional inlormationl You may eho¢)se to include additional information, where ￿leVant, about.. . the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fuftdraisingl.. Inve$lrn?nt Policy (Specimen 11 This year, to t8k6 advantage of in(xe8sed relums, a daasion w8$ rnade lo open an instant access deposit account, which is visible on the groups Intèmet Banking.Thc Group's turnover is modeat and does not have 5ufficieTrt funds to invest in longe¥-term inveslmenls such as stocks and shares. The Gioup has therefore adopted a low risk strategy lo the investment of its funds. All funcjs are held in cash. • how exp¢ndilur¢ has silPPOrted the key objectives of the charity.. The Group Executive Committee has elected to produce the receipts and paymenls form ol accounts las opposed to fijlly accwed accounts) permitted by The Chanbes Accounts Iscollandl Regulations 2006. As a consequence. aclivibes can have receipts and related payments in different ffinartcial yèars. investment policy and objècJvès'. Following a change of Tre8U5urer the Groups accounting has been aligned to the current Scout Organisations standaid templales, hence Ihi5 year, there is not an a¢¢ur•le year on year cornpari80n. Section F Other Optional Information Plans for future periods (details of any significanl activities planned to achieve them) Scction G Declaratior¢ The trustees dedare that they have approved the trustees. report above Signed on behaK of the charity'5 trustees Sigr70ture(s} Fsjll name{sl Po$th'on (eg Secreiary. Chair) Date 6 LT700001 (14 September 20241 159th Glasgow Scout Group (Charity no. SC033310 Receipts and payments account For the year from 1st Sept 2023 To 31$t Aug 2024 Receipts and payments 2023124 2022123 Consolidated Unrestricled funds Unrestricted funds Recelpts Donations. legacies and simllar Income Membership subscriptions Gift Aid Other $imil8r income Sub total S.524 19.592 Grants Maintenenace grant Other gr8nls (Scout Sub5 rebalel Sub total 374 Fundralslng events Igros81 Detail 1 linc Easyfundraisingl Detail 2 linc BBQ) Detail 3 {inc Christmas Cards) Other fundraising activities Sub total 463 213 260 Investrnent income 8ank interest 61 Sub total Total Gross Income Asset and invesbnent sales, etc. Total receipts .27.063 159th Glasgow Scout Group (Charity no. SC033310) Receipts and payments account Forthe year from 1st Sept 2023 To 31st Aug 2024 Receipts and payments 2023124 2022123 Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Payments Charitable Payments Membership subscriptions paid on Rent 3.528 1,040 229 256 583 9,531 1.460 Insurance Materia15 and equipment Uniforms Other costs detail 1 (including Camps) Other Costs detail 2 (including Activities) Sub total Fundraising •xpense5 Detail 1 Detail 2 (including BBQ) Detail 3 695 Sub total 695 Total Gmss Expenditure Asset and investment purchase9, ete. Total payments Net of recwpts/(payments) Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 159th Glasgow Scout Group (Charity no. SC033310) Receipts and payments account For the year from 1st Sept 2023 To 31stAug 2024 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year 2023124 2022123 Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Cash funds Bank current account Bank deposit account Building society account Pam Hall Endeavour Award Fund Idesignaledl CashlFStsals 12,023 10,061 12,343 304 304 Totsl ¢a$h fun¢ls &i.>22,'.388 The above receipts and payments account and ststernent of assets and liabilities werg Signature Print Name Chair Treasurer Independent examiner's report to the trustees of 159th Glasgow Scout Group I report on the accounts ofthe charity for the yearended August 2024 which are set outon the ¥ttathed. Re$pertrve responsibilities of trustees and examiner The ch3r(ty's trustees are r@sponstlAe foi th9 prgparation of tho artounts in accordance theteTms of the Charities and Trustee Investment IS¢otl4ndl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts Iscotlandl Re9ulations 2006 las arnendedl. The charitytru5tees considerthat the audit requirement of Re9￿￿tion 10111 Idl tsf the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsib*lity to exarnine the accounts as required under section 4411) Icl of the Act and to stste whether particular matters have cometo rny èttention. Basis ot Independent examinerfs statement My examination is tarried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regvlations. An examination includes a review of the acrounting records kept by the tharity and a comp3it50D of the accounts presented with those records. It also includeg congder3tion Df any unusual items ordisclosufes in the accounts. and seeks explanations frorn the tFUStees concerning any such mattÈrs. The procèdures undertaken do nrt provide allthe evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an aullit opinion on the vtew given bythe accounts. Independent examinerfs statement In the course of my Èx8min&tion, no matter has come to my attention lother th311 disclosed beiow"I whKh give5 me reasonable cause to believethat in any material respect the requirements.. to keep attotrnting records in accordance with Section 4411) lal of the 2005 Art and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Attounts Regulations to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and cornply wtih Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts RegLiiation5 have nut beeTr met. or 2 to which, In my opinion. attention should be drawn in orderto enabLe a proper umd*rstanding of the accountsto be reached.