1 st Emmbrook Scout Group Treasurer’s Report for the year ending 31 st March 2011 Parent’s Information Evening and Annual General Meeting 17 th May st Emmbrook Scout Group Treasurer’s Report for the year ending 31 st March 2011 Parent’s Information Evening and Annual General Meeting 17 th May 2011

1 st Emmbrook Scout Group Summary for the year ending 31 st March 2011 Sections: The Group Executive Committee are pleased to note that the Accounts reflect the strong attendance of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts within the Group. Subscription rates have remained flat and generated an income of £7,349 (2010: £7,409). Activity income is also flat at £7,255 (2010: £7,212). The spend by each Beaver, Cub and Scout on activities was £176 per person which is the same as The programme offered by all the Leaders resulted in a net surplus of +£940 (2010: Net Shortfall -£2,056). Group Income: Fundraising activities generated income of £1,549 up 237% (2010: £653). The Summer BBQ contributed £191. The Winter Carnival Mulled Wine and Auction made a combined £909 up 127% (2010: £718). The Race Night brought in £107 (2010: 353). A new event this year was our support of the Rotary Club’s cycle race for which we received a £300 donation (2010: nil). Another new event was income from easyfundraising.org.uk which generated £42. Donations were also received from Panasonic of £828 (2010:nil) towards camping stoves equipment. Group Expenditure: Transport costs reduced to £273 (2010: £619) due to not having Beavers stranded in the snow, and equipment spend increased to £1,298 (2010: £610) reflecting the donation received towards camping stoves. The Group’s commitment to maintaining a suitable HQ is reflected in a spend of £1,170 (2010: £613). Balance Sheet: Cash balance increased to £18,974 (2010: £17,270). The closing accumulated funds for the Group were £20,527 (2010: £18,738) as a result of the net surplus within the Group of +£850 (2010: Net Shortfall -£9,392) and Sections of +£940 (2010: Net Shortfall -£2,056). 1 st Emmbrook Scout Group Summary for the year ending 31 st March 2011 Sections: The Group Executive Committee are pleased to note that the Accounts reflect the strong attendance of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts within the Group. Subscription rates have remained flat and generated an income of £7,349 (2010: £7,409). Activity income is also flat at £7,255 (2010: £7,212). The spend by each Beaver, Cub and Scout on activities was £176 per person which is the same as The programme offered by all the Leaders resulted in a net surplus of +£940 (2010: Net Shortfall -£2,056). Group Income: Fundraising activities generated income of £1,549 up 237% (2010: £653). The Summer BBQ contributed £191. The Winter Carnival Mulled Wine and Auction made a combined £909 up 127% (2010: £718). The Race Night brought in £107 (2010: 353). A new event this year was our support of the Rotary Club’s cycle race for which we received a £300 donation (2010: nil). Another new event was income from easyfundraising.org.uk which generated £42. Donations were also received from Panasonic of £828 (2010:nil) towards camping stoves equipment. Group Expenditure: Transport costs reduced to £273 (2010: £619) due to not having Beavers stranded in the snow, and equipment spend increased to £1,298 (2010: £610) reflecting the donation received towards camping stoves. The Group’s commitment to maintaining a suitable HQ is reflected in a spend of £1,170 (2010: £613). Balance Sheet: Cash balance increased to £18,974 (2010: £17,270). The closing accumulated funds for the Group were £20,527 (2010: £18,738) as a result of the net surplus within the Group of +£850 (2010: Net Shortfall -£9,392) and Sections of +£940 (2010: Net Shortfall -£2,056).

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Group Income & Expenditure ending 31 st March

Group Balance Sheet as at 31 st March Fund-raising notes: 1 st Emmbrook Scout Group needs to raise approximately £4,000 per year, on-top of subscriptions, to maintain & insure the Headquarters, buy new equipment and cover transport costs. Gift Aid declarations and HQ Hall Hire are not sufficient alone. 1st Emmbrook Scout Group runs 5 main fund-raising activities each year: Winter Carnival Mulled Wine & Mince Pie stall Spring Cycle Race Drink Stop Summer BBQ Autumn Race Night easyfundraising.org.uk (see next page for details) The Group needs parental support at these events to ensure we raise sufficient funds each year. Fund-raising notes: 1 st Emmbrook Scout Group needs to raise approximately £4,000 per year, on-top of subscriptions, to maintain & insure the Headquarters, buy new equipment and cover transport costs. Gift Aid declarations and HQ Hall Hire are not sufficient alone. 1st Emmbrook Scout Group runs 5 main fund-raising activities each year: Winter Carnival Mulled Wine & Mince Pie stall Spring Cycle Race Drink Stop Summer BBQ Autumn Race Night easyfundraising.org.uk (see next page for details) The Group needs parental support at these events to ensure we raise sufficient funds each year.

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