Annual Report 2018

Annual Report Providing Skills for Life 2018

Chairman’s Welcome Once again I am delighted and proud as Chair to introduce this year’s annual report of the 2nd Inverness (Kingsmills) Scout Group. It has been another busy year and the Group continues to deliver interesting programmes for our young people whilst continuing to deliver improvements to our accommodation.

I began my introduction last year by paying tribute to our band of leaders across all sections of the Kingsmills Group. I see absolutely no reason to take a different approach this year. Without such enthusiastic, generous, committed and all round terrific leaders there would be no Group and we owe them a huge debt of gratitude. On behalf of all parents, carers, children and young people I extend a huge thank you. Our young people have enjoyed another innovative and rewarding year of Scouting thanks to their selfless contribution. Whilst I extend my thanks to them all I do wish to single out Graham Eden, our Group Scout Leader. I think it is fair to say Graham is unique and I do think he has had a pivotal role in ensuring the continuing success of the Group (with the support of his family.) His enthusiasm is infectious, his patience towards me unlimited, his commitment is unstinting and as all parents will know from the time of his emails, his days are endless. Graham has been an invaluable, understanding and inspiring support to me in my time as Chair.

I also want to express my thanks to my fellow members of the Executive Committee for their patience and support again over the last year. Whilst the last year has been remarkably free from discussion of the joys and challenges of blocked toilets - thankfully - I am acutely aware that giving up your time to huddle together in a coldish room can be a thought ….but again you have persevered and we are so much the better off for you doing so. As Chair I am extremely grateful for your support and patience but principally for your ideas, contributions and willingness to muck in to support the Group.

To be successful a Group - and GSL- needs the support of the volunteers of the committee and you have been great.

Thank you all. I would like again to single out some individuals …because I can! Nicola ‘volunteered’ to take on the huge challenge of organising us for Scout Post and did an amazing job…she managed to maintain her sense of humour in spite of all the issues including Graham’s now legendary list of streets. Steve and Bruce have worked extremely hard to take forward our kitchen and toilet refurbishment plans. We now have exciting proposals to transform the kitchen and ideally would like to tackle the toilets and showers at the same time but to do everything we will need to raise significant funds given the level of work involved. Doubtless you will hear more about this in coming weeks and months. If you have the time and the motivation... and views on kitchen handles please join us…the coffee will get better and it is very satisfying to make a small contribution to the Group.

As I noted last year although we have almost 80 young people in our various sections currently the Group’s reputation is such that we continue to be oversubscribed and unfortunately despite our best efforts many remain on our respective waiting lists. We will continue to work with District to try to offer a Scouting experience to as many as possible.

The various sections continue to be follow interesting and varied programmes. The Group has built on last year’s initial efforts and arranged a number of joint events. We had almost 100 people taking part in February’s Jambowlree and in April we organised our Million Hands/Water Aid walk which raised almost 1000 pounds for a wonderful cause.

In July 18 members of the Scout Troop supported by 4 leaders joined 10,000 other Scouts from across the world in enjoying a once in a lifetime experience at the Swedish Jamboree at Kristianstad. Being Kingsmills, attendance at the Jamboree was not enough and the group also enjoyed some time in Malmo and Copenhagen. Scouts had their now traditional Hallowe’en weekend in Tomintoul and recently completed Jamboree on the Trail whilst at Badaguish.

Separately the Scouts have quizzed Drew Hendry MP, tried curling and foot golf and had an evening of augmented VR and STEM at Skills Development Scotland. In June they head off on their travels again, this time to Bonaly, Edinburgh for another action packed week. Looking further ahead one of our Scouts Robin Snedden was selected and will be heading off to the World Jamboree in the USA in 2019. We will be working with his family to raise funds to support Robin’s participation.

The Beavers and Cubs have both had adventurous years, with the first Sleepover at the hall. This is planned to be the first of many nights away events. The Beavers have been active with the Air Activities Badge, the ongoing adventures of Busy Beaver and the first Sock Puppet show as part of the Creative Badge. The Cubs have had a year of development with Graeme joining the leadership team. The above mentioned Sleepover at the hall was a highlight, and it was pleasing that every young person in the group has had the opportunity of a night away.

As Graham mentioned in his email - one of the recent avalanche - I am standing down as Chair this year as my son’s time in Scouts is drawing to a close - all too soon. As a third generation Scout I am very proud and honoured to have been Chair of the Group and to tell myself I may have made a very small contribution. I think it simply remains for me to say that I wish all of you the very best for the future and to offer my very best wishes to Steve who, I have no doubt, will be a fantastic and energetic Chair.

Yours in Scouting Stewart Fraser

Group Scout Leader What a year!

Another year and another year of fantastic scouting at Kingsmills. Once again the quality of the programme continues to improve and develop and this has once again seen an increase in numbers. Our youth membership across the sections, Beavers 6-8, Cubs 8-10½ and Scouts 10-14, is now standing at 79 girls and boys (up 1). This continued success is once again down to our growing team of adult volunteers. This year has seen 2 new leaders join us and I’m delighted to welcome Nathan to our Beaver Scout Team and Graeme to our Cub Scout Team. Also with additions to our Executive Committee and supporters, our membership has grown from 104 to 111.

Our Executive Committee has once again been working tirelessly to ensure that the group is well resourced and that our HQ is fit for purpose. A key strand of work this year has been the preparations and planning made for our ambitious building projects. Now split into two phases, with phase 1 planned for this summer in which the group plans to replace the existing kitchen with a fit for purpose one in the small hall. Phase 2 will see the toilets all replaced and refurbished to be single cubicles, a compliant disabled access toilet and finally an additional toilet and shower room fitted. These ambitious plans will help ensure our hall is fit for purpose going forward. My thanks to Bruce Wright and Stephen Leslie for leading this project.

Further on our Executive Committee, we’ve had some changes this year. After many years as Treasurer Sonja stepped down. My thanks go to Sonja for all of her work, effort and support over the years. I’m delighted that Tania Fleming volunteered to take on the Treasurer’s role for the group. I’m also pleased to welcome Bruce Wright to the Executive.

As previously mentioned, Bruce has been invaluable this year, and hopefully going forward, with our ambitious building project. I also wish to express my thanks to Nicola for leading our Scout Post efforts and I promise to keep out of it this year! Lastly, I wish to pay tribute to our Chairman Stewart. We both started as Group Scout Leader and Chairman at the same time and the last 2 years has been a shared journey for the group. We now have a solid Group Executive and leadership team across the group who work together as a team. This is in no small part down to Stewart’s work as Chair, providing support and guidance. Stewart, my grateful thanks go to you for the last 2 years.

So what has been happening in the Group. We built on last year’s Jambowlree by doing it again. This is now very much a fixture in the group calendar each February. We also all went hiking together in Craig Phadraig last May as part of Jamboree on the Trail. On a day that can be best described as “damp”, torrential rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of those who participated. A great feat having 3 concurrent hikes and over 20 parents volunteering to help. We followed this up with our Walk for Water in aid of Water Aid this March. Much better weather this time and 2 concurrent hikes.

The Scouts walked from North Kessock to Bught Park, via a fascinating tour of Inverness Harbour, whilst the Beavers and Cubs enjoyed a shorter hike with activities along the canal. Again, well supported by the parents who provided refreshments at the end. This was a sponsored activity raising money for Water Aid, with the group raising almost £1000.

The year has also seen for the first time in several, every youngster being offered the opportunity of a night away. The Scouts offered their usual range of camps, including two weeks in Sweden. However, for the first time in a number of years, the Beavers and Cubs both were able to offer a night away through a joint sleepover in the hall. This event included a wide range of activities from watching the fireworks display at Inverness Castle to camping in tents inside the hall.

Once again I would like to express my thanks to our wonderful team of adult volunteers. Leaders, office bearers, committee members and supporters, all our adults who give up their time freely to volunteer and contribute what they can, when they can. We have a great team here at Kingsmills and our flexible approach means volunteering in Scouting and Kingsmills has never been more accessible. If you think you could spare some time to help, why not give it a go.

Graham Eden Group Scout Leader

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Beavers

(6-8 year olds)

Another fun packed year has gone by for the Beavers. We have seen lots of badges given out along with some Chief Scout Bronze Awards and a very special badge for an extraordinary achievement. We continue as a leadership team with myself, John, Catherine and Abbey. Nathan who was previously our Young Leader became a Leader earlier in the year and we have two Young Leaders Craig Greig and Craig Wardrope. Craig W had previously been one of our Beavers and it is lovely to see him back!

The year started with an enjoyable and VERY wet hike round Craig Phadrig as part of the Group celebration of Jamboree on the Trail. The Beavers ran most of the way round the woods and then up to the fort to enjoy the views and a little history lesson. Then along with the rest of the Group we enjoyed the hastily organised indoor BBQ. Just before the summer holidays, to celebrate the Scouts visiting Sweden, they came for an evening to teach us about some Swedish games and activities along with some food. We also got the Beavers cooking as part of their Cook badge making mini pizza and fruit kebabs, although not much fruit made it to the kebab sticks.

After the summer as part of our Air Activities badge we were visited by a pilot who flies a Gyrocopter. We all learned how they were flown, made lots of paper aeroplanes and the Beavers had lots of questions about how planes fly and stay in the air. The highlight of the evening was dressing one of the Beavers up in all the equipment you need to wear to fly the Gyrocopter, it was just a little bit too big! Halloween saw us celebrate with our traditional party where there is always some interesting outfits. We also tried for the first time “Glow in the Bowling” with pumpkins as bowling balls.

This year we also had a joint Beaver/Cub sleepover at the beginning of November. Based around the Adventure Challenge badges we learned how to put up tents, tie knots, basic pioneering and bird feeders. The most fascinating for all, leaders included, was learning about the MANY different types of tree we have in the park. Margret Carlisle, a lecturer from the UHI, spoke about the many different types and we found that there is even one with poisonous berries.

The Saturday evening saw us go up to the castle to watch the fireworks go off at the Bught Park, once that was over we headed back to the hall and had a campfire round an indoor fire. Then they all, Cubs included, were out for the count.

In November we held our first, of what we hope is many, Sock Puppet Show. As part of the Creative badge this had the Beavers create and design their own sock puppets and come up with their own play. The theme was superheroes and villains and as you can imagine we had some very interesting powers and scenarios from the Beavers as there is no limit to their imagination.

The New Year saw us take part, along with the rest of sections within the Group, in our now traditional annual visit to Roller Bowl as part of the worldwide Scout activity Jambowlree. For some it was their first time bowling and one of the Beavers got one of the highest scores on the night, well done Kier. We completed the Space badge this term where the Beavers learned about all the planets in the solar system and different atmospheres and whether we could live on them or not. As part of the badge they also had to learn about a planet, an astronaut or a space mission. The Beavers all did exceptionally well with this, as we had one mini diorama of the solar system, papier-mâché of their favourite planets, one made their own Sputnik and lots of fun facts about space missions.

The year ended with a sponsored walk as part of the Scout Association’s Million Hands partnership with Water Aid in which all of the sections took part in water themed walks. We walked down the canal and completed an A-Z scavenger hunt on the way. Thankfully the weather was much better than at the beginning of the year as there wasn’t a drop of rain in sight.

Busy Beaver, as always, had the most fun packed year of all. Every week Busy Beaver goes home with a Beaver and gets to do absolutely anything and gets lots of photos taken. There were lots of visits to school, trips to the park, ice skating, swimming, playing lots of sport and meeting lots of different animals on his adventures.

We were also lucky enough to have 3 Beavers complete their Bronze Chief Scout Award. This is the highest badge a Beaver can earn and hopefully the first of the many. Congratulations go to Finlay, Calum and Aaron. A special mention must also go to Calum who became our first Beaver to complete all of the badges a Beaver can get, including the two new badges that came out two months before Calum moved to Cubs. To recognise this amazing achievement Calum was awarded the Activity Plus badge as he had shown exceptional achievement across all of the badges.

I wish to pass on our thanks to all the parents and families, on behalf of the Leadership Team, for your continued support, help and involvement in the activities we offer the Beavers. Here’s to another fun filled year!

Rachel Eden Beaver Scout Leader

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Cubs

(8-101/2 year olds)

Wow, that was a fast year! It doesn’t feel like 12 months since I last sat down to write my Annual Report. At the risk of repeating myself, the past year has been another hugely successful and enjoyable one for the Kingsmills Cub Pack – for both Cubs and Leaders alike. During the year, our numbers have remained strong with almost 30 young people turning up every single Wednesday evening to enjoy the fun and adventure.

On the Leadership front, I was delighted that one of our new Cub parents – Graeme Allan – agreed to join us as an Assistant Leader. Together with the now tried and tested team of Helen Haslam, Scott Greig, Iain MacKay and myself Graeme has hit the ground running and is an extremely valuable member of the team.

Unfortunately, for health reasons, Mhairi Ross resigned from the team during the year and we lost one of our Young Leaders, Molly Gill, as she headed off to the adventure that is university. It was great to have them with us, and I hope we might see them again in the future, when their circumstances allow. On behalf of all the leaders, I thank them both most sincerely for everything they did for the Kingsmills Cubs and wish them well for the future.

During the year we have continued our programme based on the principals of fun, teamwork and adventure and learning new skills. The lighter, summer nights have given us the opportunity to leave the hall. Recently we headed across to Ord Hill for an outdoor evening of shelter building, blind trails and wide games, which was great fun. Let’s face it, who doesn’t like to run around in a forest!?

Back in November we joined Kingsmills Beavers for a very successful joint sleepover, where surprisingly, we all actually got some sleep! But before that we had a whole host of joint activities; the Cubs got a chance to cook their own dinner – a first for many! – and we headed across to the Castle to watch the Bonfire Night fireworks.

Spending, nights away is a key part of what we do in Scouting. For many, these sleepovers are the first time they have spent a night away from home and are a bit of a leap into the unknown. Sometimes it takes a bit of persuasion....but I’ve never known a Cub (or Leader!) not to have a blast. These sleepovers are a great foundation as Cubs progress into longer trips away in the Scout section and beyond.

Again this year, we have participated in events organised by Inverness District Scouts as well as taking part in events with the rest of the Sections here at Kingsmills. Our now annual participation in “Jambowlree” was once again a highlight when almost the entire Cub Pack joined Kingsmills Beavers, Scouts and Phoenix Explorers for an evening of ten-pin bowling. We had an absolute blast participating in the only World Scout Ten-Pin bowling event; and now all have the badge to prove it! We also joined Cubs from all over the District to participate in a winter night hike through Culloden Woods.

These events are an ideal opportunity to meet and have fun with members from across Inverness. From a Group perspective, it is an ideal opportunity to start the “moving-on” process between the sections and for our Cubs to hear more about what the Scouts get up to.

As ever, I am genuinely privileged to lead a team of dedicated and passionate Cub Leaders and to work with so many great young people. Despite seemingly being busier than ever, our Cubs turn out and participate week in week out, topped off with a sense of humour that keeps me on my toes! Thanks for a great year!

David M Morton Cub Scout Leader

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Cubs Scouts

1/2 1/2 (8-10(10 year olds) - 14 year olds)

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These sleepoversScotland are a great as Cubs progress into longer traditional tripato the(or Florians Panto and a visit to Skills Development for foundation our STEM (Science, Technology, trips away inand the Maths) Scout section and What beyond.

Engineering activities. could go wrong? An evening of Lego (remote controlled lego), virtual reality goggles, green screen photography and a 360O camera. Again, these activities were led by the Patrol Leaders and our Again this year,who we have participated in events organised District Scouts asthe well as takingWe partalso in events Young Leader, attended several preparatory sessionsby to Inverness ensure that they could run activities. took with in the rest of the Sections herewere at Kingsmills. now annual participation in at “Jambowlree” was once again a highlight part UK Parliament Week and pleased toOur have Drew Hendry MP join us Scouts, to explain a little about what when almost CubParliament Pack joinedworks.

Kingsmills and Phoenix of ten-pin he does as anthe MPentire and how TheBeavers, Scouts inScouts turn asked plenty ofExplorers questionsforonana evening wide range of topics bowling. We had an absolute blast participating the only Scout and Ten-Pin bowlinggoal event; andinnow all have the including: Scottish Independence, accessible playin parks, LEDWorld streetlights the mission posts Balloch! badge to prove it! We also joined Cubs from all over the District to participate in a winter night hike through Culloden Woods.

2018 kicked off by getting back to basics with some skills training on first aid and navigation. These skills were essential for our Walk for Water in March where the Scouts planned the route, designed the promotional leaflet and also raised These events are Aid. an ideal opportunity meet and have fun withpancakes membersand fromcontinuing across Inverness.

From a programme, Group money for Water Other highlightstoincluded curling, making our #YouShape perspective, it is an to ideal opportunity to start the “moving-on” process between theshaping sectionsofand forprogramme. our Cubs to hear where we continue promote the Scouts involvement in decision making and the their more about what the Scouts get up to.

As always, the success of the Troop comes down to the hard work of the leadership team taking time to plan fun, varied As ever, I am genuinely privileged to lead a team of dedicated passionate Leaders andHeather, to work Oz with so Kirsty, many for and challenging programmes.

I once again express my thanksand to our team at Cub Scouts: Russell, and greatcommitment young people.

Despite seemingly being busier than ever, ourfor Cubs out and participate week in week out, their to ensuring that we equip the Scouts with skills life turn and fun. topped off with a sense of humour that keeps me on my toes! Thanks for a great year!

Graham Eden David Leader M Morton Scout Cub Scout Leader

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Explorers

(14 - 18 year olds)

Another year with a wide range of opportunities for our young people. Locally they have been active in the community supporting local running events, The Loch Ness Festival of Running and the Inverness half marathon where they have run water stations. The Explorers also run the most remote water station on the Highland Cross where they hike into Glen Affric to provide must needed hydration to competitors.

There were many camps and expeditions on offer throughout the year and it was a real pleasure to see the reports from four of our unit who completed their Explorer Belt in Romania last year. Congratulations to Kenzie, Eilidh, Nathan and Martin who all spent two weeks away immersing themselves in the local culture and completing the challenge. We also attended a number of national camps throughout the country including Highland Extreme, Woolly Jumper and the Caledonian Rally. This allows our Explorers to not only take part in a wide range of activities but develop friendships with others. Closer to home we were involved in various District events and camps The Unit has also enjoyed a number of joint events with other units in the District including footgolf, kart racing, quiz nights, hikes, water sports, pioneering, team challenges and orienteering. This is in addition to the Young Leader Scheme and Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme groups that also run throughout the year.

Looking forward to next year we have the excitement of the Scottish International Patrol Jamborette at Blair Athol where the members of the unit have been selected to represent the Region. They will join Explorers from around the world for two weeks. The camp will have a truly international flavour with over 600 Scouts from Australia, Austria, Barbados, Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Northern Ireland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United States of America joining our 600 Scottish Scouts. Not to be outdone the leaders have also been selected for the camp with Jamie on Subcamp teams and Gemma on the activities team.

Others are going further afield in the summer with an expedition to Kenya so it promises to be a truly international summer.

It is also expected to be a year of awards with a number of the unit close to completing their Diamond and Platinum Chief Scouts Awards and a couple of the unit are embarking on their Queen’s Scout Award.

It is not always about the now and future. So it always warms the heart to hear about former members as they move into adult life, thinking that in some small way we have helped them on their way whether they stay local or move away - to China in one case as a school teacher!

Here’s to another year of camping, adventures, fun and life-long friendships

Jamie Gordon Explorer Scout Leader

Governance

2nd Inverness (Kingsmills) Scout Group Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year ended 31st March 2018.

Scottish Charity Number SC016603 Name & Address: The 2nd Inverness (Kingsmills) Scout Group may be contacted c/o 47 Murray Terrace, Smithton, Inverness, IV2 7WX Constitution & Purpose: The Scout Group is constituted in terms of the Rules of the Scout Association, which is a charitable body incorporated by Royal Charter.

The purpose of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The method of achieving the aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law guided by adult leadership.

Trustees: Graham Eden Stewart Fraser Sonja Fisken Tania Fleming Fiona Barrett John Horne Helen Haslam Scott Greig Heather Preece Adam Scotson Jamie Gordon Margaret Aburn Stephen Leslie Scott MacLean Elaine Macrae Nicola Madej Gail Robertson Gerry Sutton Bruce Wright

Group Scout Leader Group Chairperson Group Treasurer (resigned 17th June 2017) Group Treasurer (elected 17th June 2017) Group Secretary Assistant Beaver Scout Leader Assistant Cub Scout Leader (resigned 17th June 2017) Assistant Cub Scout Leader (nominated 17th June 2017) Assistant Scout Leader Explorer Scout Leader (resigned 15 January 2018) Explorer Scout Leader (appointed 15 January 2018) Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member (elected 17th June 2017)

Trustees are recruited and appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules (“POR�) of the Scout Association.

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Reserves Policy: The Trustees believe that around three months of annual expenditure is an appropriate level of reserves in order to cover timing differences between receipts and payments and to allow for any unexpected items of expenditure on the Scout Building.

Activities & Achievements: During the year the group has continued to deliver the Scout Programme for the benefit of young people in Inverness. The Group has retained healthy numbers in each of the sections – Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

The Group has two main fundraising activities each year: Scout Post and a Coffee Morning.

We have been carefully managing our relationship with our 2 key hall users – Les Enfants and Kempo who continue to use the hall on a regular basis.

Approved by the Group Executive on 17th June 2018 and signed on its behalf by

Stewart Fraser Group Chairman

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Finance

Independent Examiner’s Report I report on the financial statements of the 2nd Inverness (Kingsmills) Scout Group (“The Group”) for the year started 1st April 2017 and ended 31st March 2018 which are set out on pages 15 to 17.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner: The Group’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The Group’s Trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (a) to (c) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement: My examination is carried out in accordance with the Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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 seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s Statement: In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements; • to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44 (1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the Accounts Regulations have not been met, or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Munro Ross 11 Stratton Road, Inverness IV2 3XA 16th June 2018

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2nd Inverness (Kingsmills) Scout Group Receipts & Payments Account Year Ended 31st March 2018

Notes

2017/18 ÂŁ

2016/17 ÂŁ

6,998.15 -2,804.50 1,258.14 7,424.20 136.00 3,149.79 16,340.00 0.00 0.00 1.59 14.50 1,393.86 33,911.73

4,886.23 -2,574.00 1,386.25 11,790.17 15.00 3,262.92 17,050.50 62.30 0.00 46.28 396.19 2,566.47 38,888.31

4,793.46 8,385.55 393.22 1,263.65 0.00 0.00

4,012.00 16,649.03 245.60 1,006.80 0.00 210.08

2,723.88 335.90 0.00 764.76 1,216.80 2,614.55 1,378.07 0.00 126.64 23,996.48

2,669.09 369.55 0.00 722.61 1,834.78 2,200.00 797.32 0.00 345.48 31,062.34

9,915.25

7,825.97

Receipts Subscriptions Less paid to District Programme Activities/Events Camps Uniform/Badges Fundraising Letting Donations Donations Grants Bank Interest Reimbursement from District Gift Aid Total Receipts for Year

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Payments Programme Activities/Events Camps Fundraising Equipment Leader Training Bank Charges (OSM) Accommodation Costs: Electric Phone Rent Insurance Repair and Replace Cleaning Stationery & Postage Legal fees Miscellaneous Total Payments for year Surplus/(Deficit) for Year

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2nd Inverness (Kingsmills) Scout Group Balance Sheet Year ended 31st March 2018

Fixed Assets Land & Buildings Current Assets Beavers - Cash at Bank Cubs - Cash at Bank Scouts - Cash at Bank Group - Cash at Bank

Total Assets Represented by: General Fund - start of year Surplus/Deficit in Year

2017/18

2016/17

12000.00

12000.00

1,473.19 4,128.65 3,726.79 19,528.10 28,856.73

2,028.34

18,941.48

40,856.73

30,941.48

30,941.48 9,915.25 40,856.73

23,115.51 7,825.97 30,941.48

3,885.47 4,038.92 8,988.75

Other Assets: The Group owns the Scout Building at Walker Park, Kingsmills Road, Inverness.

It is the policy of the Trustees to maintain it adequately it is not intended to charge depreciation in future years.

The Group owns a quantity of camping and other equipment which has been acquired over a number of years.

Liabilities: The Group has no material liabilities or obligations.

The notes on Page 17 form an integral part of these accounts.

Approved by the Group Executive Committee on 23rd June and signed on their behalf by:

Stewart Fraser Group Chairman Group Chairman

Tania Fleming Group Treasurer Group Treasurer

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Notes to the Accounts: Year Ended 31st March 2018

1. Trustee Remuneration and Expenses: 2017/18 The Trustees did not receive any remuneration during the year.

(2016/17: also nil)

2. Fundraising £ Income

1232.97 420.00 477.20 1019.62

Scout Post Duck Race Coffee Morning Bag Pack - Sweden

£3,149.79 Expenses £236.74 £156.48

Duck Race expenses & prizes Walk for Water

£393.22 3. Equipment 400.29 559.99 69.80 84.14 149.43

Tents & Accessories Compasses first aid kit Trangias Map cases

£1,263.65 4. Donations To Scout section To Cub section

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Census

Our Group Membership 120 2018

111 100

2014

99

2012

91

80

2002

76

68

60

72

71

2006

97

2010

2008

2004

2016

62

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2018 Census

Beavers

Cubs

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Scouts

Adults

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

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2001

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