{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EOur valued Trustees take on several important roles. They\u2019re responsible for preparing our Annual Report, including \u2018How we operate,\u2019 and overseeing our financial statements in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETrustees are responsible for making sure our financial statements give a true and fair view of the status of both the group and charity. They also monitor incoming resources and the application of Scouts\u2019 resources for the year.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn preparing these financial statements, Trustees must:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESelect suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EState whether they\u2019ve followed applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPrepare the financial statements on the \u2018going concern\u2019 basis, unless it\u2019s inappropriate to presume the charity will continue in business.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOur Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that show and explain Scouts\u2019 transactions. With reasonable accuracy, these records must disclose the charity\u2019s financial position at any time. They must also help our Trustees make sure our financial statements comply with any applicable charity laws, particularly the Charities Act 2011.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOur Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding Scouts\u2019 assets, and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFinancial statements are published on the Scouts website, in accordance with legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements in the United Kingdom. This may vary from legislation in other jurisdictions.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe maintenance and integrity of the Scouts website is the responsibility of our Trustees. Trustees are also responsible for making sure the financial statements on our website are accurate.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOur controls include:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA strategic and operational plan and budget.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERegular consideration by the Board, Finance Committee and Executive Leadership Team of financial results, variances from budget and other (non-financial) performance indicators.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe split of authority and sharing of duties. Additionally, the Board, its Committees and Executive Leadership Team, identify and manage risks.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Finance Committee monitors the effectiveness of any external audits.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETrustees believe these internal controls are adequate in providing reasonable assurance against material misstatement or loss.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/tltlxgnl/jennie.jpg","width":0,"height":0,"altText":"Jennie Price\u0027s signature","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJennie Price CBE\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EChair, The Scouts\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn behalf of the Board of Trustees\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"prev":{"link":"/about-us/our-impacts-and-reports/scouts-annual-report-2022-23/our-finances/","title":"Our 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