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← 22nd Barnsley (Central) Scout Group

2025-04-05-accounts

Annual General Meeting

Saturday 17[th] January 2026 10:30am Wilthorpe Scout Hut

Registered Charity No. 1049387

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AGENDA

1. Introduction and welcome

2. Apologies for absence

3. Governance topics

4. Review of the previous year

5. Making appointments

6. Presentation of Awards

7. Closing remarks

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Minutes of Annual General Meeting

Barnsley 22[nd] Central Scouts

Wednesday 11[th] December 2024

The Scout Hut, 3a Queens Drive, S75 2QJ

Present: Terry Meadmore (TM); Adrian Egleston (AE); Tina Langley; Rachel Cook (RC) Group Lead Volunteer; David Hopkins (DH) Chair; Rebecca Parsons; Sadie Young (SY) Secretary; Debbie Wilkinson (DW) Treasurer; Jaclyn Cunningham; Leslie Williams; James Homan; Tom Slack; Lee Knighton; Megan Cook; George Akid; Jill Scarfe; Rebecca Brownlee; Andy Young

Secretary called the meeting to order and all attendees asked to sign in.

Housekeeping confirmed no planned fire drill, and directed to all emergency exits, and meeting point in case of emergency evacuation. Toilet facilities outlined.

  1. Introduction and Welcome (DH- Chair)

Welcome members of Group Scout council and guests

  1. Apologies for absence: Nil received

  2. Governance topics (DH)

This part of the meeting is to make sure the charity’s foundations are in good order.

b. Model of constitution from Policy Organisation and Rules (POR) adoption

In line with the recommendation from Scout Headquarters, the Group Trustee Board proposed adoption with the model constitution from Chapter 5 of the Scout Association Policy, Organisation and Rules (updated 28/11/24) Seconded: (DW-Treasurer)

c. Notation of Group’s financial year

Group Scout Council confirmed to members the charity’s financial year is 6[th] April to 5[th] April.

d. Approval appointment of community members of the Group Scout

Council

No nominations received.

e. Agreement of the number of members that may be appointed to the

Trustee Board

DH proposed that following good practice recommendations from Charity Governance Code, POR states Trustee Boards should have a minimum of 5, and not exceed 12, trustees. The Group Scout Council must agree the number of people to be appointed to the Trustee Board. The outgoing Trustee Board recommends that 12 people are appointed. DW proposed the Group Scout Council approves this recommendation. Seconded: TM

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DH advised the Group Scout Council must agree its quorum- the minimum number of Group Scout Council members that must be present at Group Scout Council meetings.

The outgoing Trustee Board recommends the quorum should be 10 people, and the Group Scout Council was asked to approve this recommendation. Seconded: AE.

4. Review of previous year (DH)

This part of the meeting is to reflect on the activities of the past year.

DH confirmed the Group Trustee Board has approved the report on the accounts from Scrutineer Brian Upton, a retired accountant and District Account Auditor. DH asks the Group Treasurer (DW) to give their explanation of the Statement of Accounts. DW explained the Statement of Accounts. DH invited questions regarding the Trustee Annual Report and the Annual Accounts. DH thanked DW for their work as Treasurer. DH confirmed no vote is required, and the Group Scout Council have received and considered the report. RC explained the fees for OSM and GoCardless systems currently in place.

5. Making Appointments (DH)

This part of the meeting is to organise the set-up of the charity until the next AGM. DH confirmed that a Trustee Board will be appointed to oversee good governance for the charity over the next year.

DH hands the chairmanship of the AGM over to the Group Lead Volunteer (RC) at this point of the meeting. RC confirmed that to comply with the new directives from the Scout Association, in relation to the recruitment for position to the Trustee Board, in May 2024 parents of group members were contacted and nominations requested for positions on the Board. A number of nominations were submitted. There was only one nomination for the position of Chair- David Hopkins. The recommendation to the Group Scout Council is that David Hopkins be appointed as Group Chair. Show of hands unanimously for approval. Chairmanship of the meeting returned to Group Chair David Hopkins.

From the nominations received there was only one nomination for the position of Treasurer- Rebecca Brownlee (RB). The recommendation to the Group Scout Council is that Rebecca Brownlee should be appointed as Group Treasurer. Unanimous show of hands confirmed approval. DW is retiring as Treasurer. DW is liaising with RB to ensure a smooth handover.

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c. Appointment of Group Trustee Board

DH stated the recommendation to the Group Scout Council is that Tina Langley, Sadie Young, Debbie Wilkinson, Jamie Shaw, Emma Missa, Lee Knighton, Rebecca Parsons, Terence Meadmore and Megan Cook should be appointed as members of the Group Trustee Boards. Unanimous show of hand for approval of all confirmed.

DH thanked the Trustees for their work during the year and those members who are stepping down. DW was thanked for her work as Treasurer and praised for her work changing all finances to an online system. The banking account was confirmed as requiring x2 Trustee signatories for transparency.

6. Presentation of Awards (RC)

DW received Chief Scout 5-year Length of Service Award. John Langley received Chief Scout 20-year Length of Service Award. Jaclyn Cunningham received Chief Scout 10-Year Length of Service Award. Emma Missa received Chief Scout 10-year Length of Service Award.

7. Closing remarks (DH)

The AGM was closed, and all thanked for attending.

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Group Lead Volunteer REPORT April 2024 to March 2025 by Tina Langley and Rachel Cook Group Lead Volunteers.

Before we give you a brief review of 22[nd] Barnsley into 2025, we’d like to say that it is an absolute pleasure and privilege to be part of this group and the wider world of Scouting which it represents.

22[nd] Barnsley is one of several Scout Groups that offer quality scouting to the young people of Barnsley.

nurturing and enjoyable environment for our young members.

We are blown away by the achievements our young people have attained during the year, thirty-eight of our young people gained their Acorn or Chief Scout Awards, the top award in their section, reflecting the hard work and dedication of the members who have gone above and beyond in their Scouting journey. This achievement is a commendable recognition of their efforts and commitment with just over 900 badges challenge and activity gained across all sections, not to mention the wonderful experiences they have taken part in. What a year!!

Our volunteers are achievers too. Congratulations to Megan Cook and Sadie Young for gaining your Chief Scout 5-year service Award. Megan Cook and Deborah Wilkinson for being awarded their Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service.

Our group caters for youngsters from the ages of 4 to 14. Offering a programme of activities which work towards gaining badges and awards, culminating in the Acorn, Bronze, Silver and Gold Chief Scout Award.

This past year has been filled with engaging activities and events for all the sections, showcasing the dedication and enthusiasm of both the leaders and children involved. Numerous meetings were held, providing a range of topics and activities for them. Highlights included sessions such as 'Design your Advent Calendar,' 'Chinese New Year,' and various creative pursuits like 'Building Bridges - Duplo Challenge' and 'Create a Christmas Wreath.' The programme also featured fun and imaginative themes such as 'Teddy Bears in Space' and 'Goldilocks and her Porridge,' ensuring there was something for everyone.

The group experienced memorable events over the year, including a visit to the Christmas Panto where members enjoyed a day of festive entertainment. Kingswood Group Holidays along with numerous sleepovers and camps allowing members to bond over exciting adventures and shared experiences. Other notable activities included maintenance days, aimed at keeping the facilities welcoming for everyone, and engaging community events like the Locke Park Bonfire Litter Pick, reinforcing the importance of participating in our local environment. The group also thoughtfully observed Remembrance Day, demonstrating respect and acknowledgment of significant occasions.

Looking forward, there is excitement in the air for the upcoming 95th Group Birthday Camp. This event promises to be a lovely celebration of the group's history and the many memories made over the years.

I would like to thank all the leaders for their dedication and hard work throughout the year. Your commitment has been invaluable in creating a

As we reflect on the past year, we look forward to more adventures, learning opportunities, and continued fun in the coming year of Scouting.

The dynamics of scouting volunteers evolve and develop each year. As a group we are always keen to attract new people who are willing to share their life skills to enhance the scout group.

Why do Scout Volunteers volunteer?

It’s not for the pay (we checked – still £0 sadly). It’s not for the glamour (we’ve got more campfire smoke in our clothes and mud on our boots than we’d like to admit).

And definitely not for the peace and quiet!

We do it for that moment – when a young person tries something new, surprises themselves and grins like they’ve just conquered Everest.

We do it for the friendships, the laughter, the campfire adventures, the trails we blaze and the pride of helping young people find their confidence, courage and voice.

You can’t put a price on that. (But you can put a badge on it) Will YOU JOIN the adventure? Be the reason young people believe they can do anything

The group cannot function without people who are willing to step forward to attend and join in with weekly section meetings, trustee meetings to review safer scouting, keep and record money matters, maintain the group branding through the website, Facebook and online scout manager, look after the premises and maintain it.

If you feel inspired to help and share the values of scouting, then take action and join the team.

gsl@22ndcentralscouts.co.uk

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SQUIRREL REPORT APRIL 2024 TO MARCH 2025

LEADERS: Bagheera, Almond, Cherry and Skip YOUNG LEADERS: Peach MEMBERSHIP as of March 2025 : 17

We have been out and about ; highlights include visits to Locke Park; Take2 Panto; Barnsley Library; Worsborough Mill

At the drey we have been treemendous Squirrels and gained badges!

12 Squirrels achieved their Acorn Chief Scout Award

Badgework throughout the year included: All About Adventure; All about me; All Around Us; All Together; Be Active; Brilliant Builder; Exciting Experiments; Explore Outdoors; Get Creative; Go Wild; Let’s Celebrate; Local Superhero; Story Time; Emergency Aid; Hikes; Nights Away and Membership

APRIL We shared our favourite books, sewed seeds for our allotment, made swords and shields for St Georges Day, helped the dragon clean his teeth and joined the other Scouting members of the District for our celebration at Cannon Hall Farm. MAY we visited Locke Park for a nature trail, hunted statues in the Town Centre, created our own Pizzas and cooked over camp fires. JUNE we made and flew paper aeroplanes, planted out our seedlings, went pond dipping at Worsborough Mill and practised first aid. JULY we explored Wilthorpe Park, created our own Ice-cream sundaes and had a visit from a petting zoo, with rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes and an iguana, a fantastic evening to finish our year. SEPTEMBER we held a treasure hunt in the hut grounds, listened to a Roald Dahl story and chose our revolting recipe, went on a bear hunt in Locke Park and harvested our potatoes. OCTOBER we built an indoor den to share our stories, made Wonka’s Crunch Surprise and shared all about ourselves. NOVEMBER we created our Rangoli patterns for Diwali indoors and drew patterns with our sparklers in the dark. Wrote our names in phonetics and flew on an aeroplane, where we were served refreshments, and created our own advent calendar. DECEMBER we created our Christmas wreaths, along with our snowy scene bottle and visited Jack and the Beanstalk Panto at the Take 2 Theatre with the Beavers and the Cubs. January saw us building Duplo Bridges; Growing cress hair and making bird feeders before taking part in the National RSPB Big Bird watch and trying celebrating Chinese New Year. FEBRUARY we made swirly snakes, explored our feelings and visited the library for story time and activities. MARCH we worked towards our space badge, designing a house for the moon, cooking food on our camp fire, and created our own space pictures.

Thank you to our wonderful volunteer leaders and the parents who have joined us, we hope you have as much fun as we do. Your help and support this year, has been invaluable.

Skip

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BEAVER REPORT APRIL 2024 TO MARCH 2025 LEADERS: Emma, Terry, Linda and Katie YOUNG LEADERS: Caleb; Joseph MEMBERSHIP as of March 2025 : 23 ~~——~~ We have been out and about ,

highlights include Visits, Camping and supporting Barnsley Main Heritage Group at Hoyle Mill

At the colony we have been eager Beavers and gained 273 ~~es~~ badges! 11 Beavers achieved their Bronze Chief Scout Award during this period. Badgework throughout the year included: Challenge badges Adventure; Outdoors; Personal; Skills; Teamwork; World along with Book Reader; Builder; Camp Craft; Collector; Communicator; Cook; Creative; Cyclist; Experiment; Faith; Gardener; Global Issues; Health and Fitness; Hobbies; International; Money Skills; Safety; Space; Sports; Air Activities; Community Impact; Digital Maker; Emergency Aid; Hikes; Musician; Navigator; Nights Away; Paddle Sports; Snow Sports and Swimmer.

We have had an incredible year, starting in April with celebrating Buddha Day, learning how to meditate, crafting flowers and prayer flags before trying some different foods. We practised Safety and learnt some First Aid skills, explored Wilthorpe park and made bird feeders, before joining the District St Georges Day event at Cannon Hall Farm. May saw us visiting Hoyle Mill mining site for our ongoing support to the heritage of Barnsley, sharing our hobbies and interests with the rest of the colony. We attended the County Fun Day at Hesley Wood and enjoyed a wonderful weekend camping. Ziggy achieved his Nights Away Permit, which means the colony now doesn’t have to rely on other section leaders to lead our overnight experiences. June saw us out learning mapping skills before putting them to use during our visit to Locke Park and our Wilthorpe Hike. July we celebrated American Independence Day, cooking sausages and smores over our camp fire. We also visited the National Coal mining museum, held mini Olympics and practised our camping skills ready for our camp in August. September saw us looking at health and fitness, visiting Hoyle Mill and learning about Fairtrade and how it supports struggling families. October saw us at Barnsley Library learning how to look after books, we practised First Aid and visited the Fire Station. October also saw us attending the County Spooktacular Camp, where we had lots of fun in the dark. November saw us helping to clean Locke Park after the Round Table Bonfire, before holding our own at our headquarters. We took part in the Civic Remembrance Day Parade with the veterans of conflicts around the world. We visited Elsecar Heritage Centre and thought about Christmas Safety. December saw our usual visit to Valley Park for our Christmas Concert with members of other Beaver Colonies and then we joined other members of the group for our visit to the panto at Academy Theatre, where the Dame took a real shine to Ziggy. January saw us star gazing and working out which constellations we could see, we celebrated Chinese New Year and tried Chinese food. February saw us sharing our skills in our own Beavers Got talent show, we made pancakes and learnt about the origins of Shrove Tuesday. March saw us joining in World Book Day and Comic Relief where we had to dress in red and could decorate and eat special biscuits. We also found time to create cards for Mother’s Day.

Another positive year with great things achieved, which would not have been achievable without Terry, Linda and Katie’s support and dedication, they have been instrumental in the team. Also thanks to Jaclyn and our parents who support us with our additional activities.

Sycamore

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CUB REPORT APRIL 2024 TO MARCH 2025

LEADERS: Megan, Jaclyn, Mary and Terry YOUNG LEADER : Joseph MEMBERSHIP as of March 2024: 21

We have had another terrific year

Cub Scouting ; the highlights include the visit to the Chocolate factory and the Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime at Christmas

~~eee~~ At the pack we have been very adventurous and gained 375 badges!

10 Cubs have achieved their Silver Chief Scout Award!

Badges awarded include Adventure, Outdoors, Personal, Skills, Team Leader, Teamwork, World, Animal Carer, Artist, Astronomer, Backwoods Cooking, Book Reader, Chef, Collector, Communicator, Cyclist, DIY, Entertainer, Gardener, International, Local Knowledge, My Faith, Naturalist, Pioneer, Skater, Sports Enthusiast, World Faiths, Community Impact, Digital Maker, Emergency Aid, Hikes, Navigator, Nights Away, Swimmer, Membership and Joining in.

Starting in April the Cubs focused on pioneering, learning how to tie knots and lashings, and used these to build various structures. In May we hosted the Network Scouts as they prepared for their Explorer Belt Expedition, we looked at using codes to solve problems and took part in a hike. The main feature in June was Environmental Conservation, along with trying to finish a number of our activity badges. There is always one element that needs finishing to complete the badge. We also held our own mini-Olympics which included an egg and spoon race and a water relay. We ended the Summer Term in July Scouting skills and a cookout over our camp fire.

In September we reviewed the Membership badge, using our pioneering skills to build shelter and practising our outdoor navigation skills. During October we looked at International Charities and how they support work around the world, we also the fire station and practised our firefighting skills. In November we visited Barnsley Library to work on our Book Readers badge and completed our hobbies and collector’s badge. December started with a sponsored silence to raise funds for Barnsley Hospice before an evening focusing on a Christmas twist on home safety and the group trip to the pantomime to see Jack and The Beanstalk.

In January we started the New Year off with the Scientist badge, the Cubs learned how to make lava lamps, rockets and how plants use water. We celebrated Australian Independence Day making mini cheesecakes and Dot Art painting. The main event of February was the Cubs visit to the Chocolate Factory, where we learnt how chocolate was made and produced, we also visited Darfield Church to explore the church, its history and how the Church Bells are rung. To round off the Spring Term in March we took part in a hike around Silverwood and visited Barnsley Library to focus on our Digital Maker Badge, we also created gifts for Mother’s Day.

Closing Statement of Thanks from Cub Leader. I’d like to thank all of the fantastic Leaders who form the Cubs Leadership Team for their dedication and contributions to Cubs this past year as well as the parent helpers who support us make it possible for Cubs to keep on adventuring – You are all brilliant! This has been a packed and wonderful year in Cubs and I hope this enthusiasm continues as we carry on Scouting!

Baloo

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SCOUT REPORT APRIL 2024 TO MARCH 2025

LEADERS: Lee, Pete, Andy, Charlotte, Tom, James YOUNG LEADERS: Isaac, Gabriel.

MEMBERSHIP as of March 2024: 21

We have had a rollercoaster year at scouts ~~ee~~ The Scouts have earned an amazing 125 badges!!

5 Scouts have achieved their Gold Chief Scout Award

Badges awarded include: Challenge badges Adventure; Creative; Expedition; Outdoors; Skills; Team Leader and World along with Fire Safety; Local Knowledge; Master at Arms; Model Maker; Emergency Aid; Hikes; Navigator; Nights Away and Time on Water Activity badges.

Our year started in April with a hike around Silverwood, before we changed our focus to gaining our Chefs badge which included working out a menu, buying the ingredients and preparing and cooking the food. In May we held a sports night, before hosting the Network members as they prepared for their Explorer Belt Expedition. We finished the half term with a campfire.

June saw us visiting Darfield Church to complete some community work before learning bell ringing skills. We practised our survival skills, using flint and steel to light fires. In July we hosted a BBQ to welcome our new intake of Cubs. We finished the year with a visit to Yorkshire Wildings to try woodland crafts and activities.

Our opening meeting in September saw us focusing on our new Code of Conduct and planning activities for the next year. We also enjoyed an evening building dens and playing games. October we hiked from Abbey Lane back to the headquarters, before completing a challenge night at Silverwood and learning how to use axe, saw and knives. November was a mixture of Warhammer and learning firefighting skills at Barnsley Fire Station as well as attending the Borough Remembrance Day event at Barnsley War Memorial. December saw us at the Chocolate factory at Wilthorpe where the scouts learnt everything there is to know about chocolate, the scouts got to make their own chocolate bar and wrapper which they took home.

January we visited Hoober Stand to go star gazing through their telescope, we also focused on health living both physically and mentally. February we focused on planning for the future, with the Scouts planning and reviewing the programme and looking at how Scouting could be promoted. March we spent an evening making pancakes, we also met at Silverwood and spent an evening hiking around the area. We finished the term sharing our interests and hobbies with the other members of the troop.

I would like to say thank you to all the leaders and young leaders, because without such a good team we couldn’t achieve half of what we do now, so thank you. I would also like to say thank you to the parent helpers, who are always willing to help out when we need them, so again thank you

Let’s hope next year carries on the same, if not having more exciting activities and badge work.

Lee

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Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name 22nd Barnsley (Central) Scout Group
Other names the charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1 0 4 9 3 8 7
HQ registration number 1 0 0 1 1 1 6 2
3a Queens
Charity’s principal address
Wilthorpe
Barnsley
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

ill be published in the annual report of the charity and the Charity Register if reporting for a Registered Charity with a charity regulator)

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9		 Trustee Name Office (if any) Dates acted if not
for whole year
David Hopkins Chair
Sadie Young Secretary
Deborah Wilkinson Treasurer
Tina Langley Group Lead Volunteer
Rachel Cook Group Lead Volunteer
Emma Missa
Megan Cook
Rebecca Parsons
Terence Meadmore

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information but encouraged as best practice) ill be published in the annual report of the charity)

Type of advisor Name Address
None

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Section B
Structure, governance and management		 Section B
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document The Group's governing documents are those of the Scout Association. They
consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of
the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout
Association
How the charity is constituted The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all
Scouts
Trustee selection methods The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and
Rules of The Scout Association.
Additional governance issues The Group is managed by the Group Trustee Board, the members of which are all
volunteers who act collectively as Charity Trustees of the Scout Group which is an
educational charity. The Group Trustee Board supports the Group Lead Volunteer in
meeting the responsibilities of that appointment. As such they are responsible for
complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration,
keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as
appropriate. They also ensure compliance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of
the Scout Association.
The Trustees consist of 2 independent representatives, Chair and Treasurer together
with the Group Lead Volunteer, individual Team Members (if opted to take on the
responsibility) and parent’s representation and meets every 3 months. Members of
the Trustee Board complete the Mandatory Scout Association training within the first
5 months of joining the committee.
Collectively they operate in the best interests of the group and its members to
provide for:
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The provision and maintenance of Group property and equipment;
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The raising of funds together with the management and administration of
Group finance;
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The insurance of persons, property and equipment;
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Promote and support the development of Scouting within the Group;
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Manage and implement the various policies of the Scout Association;
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Provide sufficient resources for Scouting to operate. This includes, but is
not limited to, supporting the recruitment of leaders and other adult
support;
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Appoint and manage the operation of any sub committees that may be
required, including appointing Chairs to lead such subcommittees;
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Appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other than any who are
elected.
The Group Trustee Board also:
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Approve the Annual Report and Annual Accounts after their examination by
an appropriate auditor, examiner or scrutineer as appropriate;
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Presents the Annual Report together with the Annual Accounts to the
Group Scout Council at the Annual General Meeting; files a copy with the
District Trustee Board and submits them to the Charity Commission;
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Maintains confidentiality with regard to appropriate Trustee Board
business.

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Section B Structure, governance and management (continued) Structure, governance and management (continued)
Structure The Group is based at Wilthorpe and comprises of four sections, Squirrels; Beavers,
Cubs and Scouts. The Group is responsible for the supervision and support of theses
sections within the provisions of the Policy, Organisation and Rules of Scouting as set
out by the Scout Association
The group enjoys ownership of its own Headquarters, based at Queens Drive,
Wilthorpe, Barnsley, S75 2QJ
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The Group also enjoys the lease hold land adjacent to this property. This is subject
to a peppercorn rent.
Risk and Internal Control The Group Trustee Board has identified the major risks to which they believe
the Group is exposed, these are regularly reviewed and have systems
established to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have
been identified are:
Damage to the building, property and equipment.The group would request
the use of buildings, property and equipment from neighbouring Scout
Groups. The Group has sufficient building and contents insurance in place to
mitigate against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members.The Group through its
membership subscription fees contributes to the Scout Associations national
accident insurance policy. Risk assessments are undertaken before all
activities.
Reduced Income. The Group is primarily reliant upon income 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 raise the level of subscriptions to increase the income of the
group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently.
Reduction or loss of members.The group provides activities for all young
people aged 4 to 14 through age related sections. If there was a reduction in
membership in a particular section or the group as a whole then there would
have to be consideration of contraction, consolidation or closure as
appropriate.
Finance.The group conducts its financial affairs in accordance with the rules
and guidance detailed in Policy Organisation and Rules of the Scout
Association.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document		 "The Purpose of Scouting”
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal
development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
The Values of Scouting
As Scouts we are guided by these values:
Integrity- We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal.
Respect- We have self-respect and respect for others.
Care- We support others and take care of the world in which we live.
Belief- We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
Co-operation- We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and
make friends.

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The Scout Method
Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work
together based on the
values of Scouting and:
- enjoy what they are doing and have fun
- take part in activities indoors and outdoors
- learn by doing
- share in spiritual reflection
- take responsibility and make choices
- undertake new and challenging activities
- make and live by their Promise. "
Summary of the main
activities in relation to these
objectives		 Supporting the sections in the delivery of quality programmes, development
opportunities and such other support as an when required
Provision of Groupwide activities and events.
The Group Trustee Board acknowledges the vast amount of time and effort
expended by the Volunteer Leaders, Helpers, Administrators and supporters
working within the Group and its four sections.
Similarly, the Group Trustee Board acknowledges the massive physical
contribution provided by the ‘Maintenance Crew’ in maintaining the grounds
and buildings.
Public Benefit Statement The Group meets the Charity Commissions public benefit criteria under both
the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or
community development headings.
Section D Achievements andperformance
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year		 The group has shown great resilience and continues to provide an exciting
and inspirational programme which is reflected in the numbers of youth
members and their achievements. This reflects the dedication and
commitment of the Leaders and GroupSupporters.
Section E Financial Review
Reserves Policy The Groups policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the
activities of the Group should income and fundraising fall short. The Group
Trustee Board considered that the Group should hold a sum equivalent to a
minimum of twelve months operating costs.
The Group held reserves of approximately £24,026 against this at year end.
This is commensurate with the levels for operating expenses. The Group
Trustee Board recognises that the reserves have increased this year and have
agreed that from April 2025, subscriptions will be maintained at £180 per
annum per member (£18 per month (Excluding April and August)) to maintain
the reserves.
Investment Policy The Group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term
investments. The Group has therefore adopted a risk adverse strategy to the
investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream
banks or building societies.

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Section F Other Optional Information Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above

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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
D Hopkins T Langley
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Full name(s) David Hopkins Tina Langley
Position (eg Secretary, Chair) Chair Group Lead Volunteer
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