{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ETrustees are responsible for preparing the annual report, including \u2018How we operate\u2019 on page 62, and the financial statements (in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). They\u2019re also responsible for making sure the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and charity, and of the incoming resources and application of resources of Scouts for the year. In preparing these financial statements, Trustees must:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u2013 select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u2013 make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u2013 state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u2013 prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis, unless it\u2019s inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ETrustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that show and explain the charity\u2019s transactions, disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity, and that enable them to make sure that the financial statements comply with any applicable charity laws and, in particular, the Charities Act 2011. Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity, and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EFinancial statements are published on The Scout Association\u2019s website in accordance with legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements, which may vary from legislation in other jurisdictions. The maintenance and integrity of the group\u2019s website is the responsibility of the Trustees. 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