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2023-03-31-accounts

3RD WILNECOTE SCOUT GROUP

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER

1092030

SCOUT ASSOCIATION REGISTERED NUMBER 38513

PRESENTATION EVENING 2023

Simon Gi/liver Group Scout leader

FOREWORD

& PRESENTATION EVENING

What another amazing year full of Adventure we have had here at 3rd Wilnecote Scout Group. Our young people have experienced some wonderful opportunities, all made possible by our hardworking team of Warranted Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and our group supporters. They have Volunteered vast amounts of their time and energy into our Group and I thank them all for their ongoing dedication to our Young Members and their scouting journeys.

This year has seen the introduction of Squirrel Scouts into the group and what an entrance they have made! Squirrel Scouts have bought a new dimension and renewed excitement to the group and the enthusiasm has been infectious. Well done to everyone who has made this possible. We look forward to sharing in their Scouting Adventures.

Congratulations to everyone who are to receive awards tonight. It is always pleasing to see our Leaders being recognised by the Scout Association for their efforts over many years.

Thankyou also to our Trustee Board, who continue to work hard behind the scenes, to ensure our Leaders get the tools and finance they need to effectively deliver their program of scouting activities.

AGENDA

  1. INTRODUCTION BY GROUP SCOUT LEADER.

  2. MINUTES OF LAST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

  3. MATTERS ARISING.

  4. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS.

  5. APPROVAL OF GROUP SCOUT LEADERS NOMINATION OF GROUP CHAIRPERSON.

  6. CHAIRPERSON'S COMMENTS.

  7. APPROVAL OF GROUP SECRETARY.

  8. APPROVAL OF GROUP TREASURER.

  9. TREASURERS COMMENTS.

  10. ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP COUNCIL. (TRUSTEES)

  11. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR.

  12. GROUP SCOUT LEADERS REPORT.

THE A.G.M. IS PRINCIPALLY A BUSINESS MEETING WHICH WILL BE CONFINED TO THE ABOVE AGENDA.

MEMBERS OF THE GROUP WISHING TO HAVE ANY MATTER CLARIFIED SHOULD CONTACT ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GROUP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AFTER THE A.G.M HAS FINISHED.

ANY BUSINESS ARISING FROM SUCH DISCUSSIONS WILL BE DEALT WITH AT THE VERY NEXT MEETING OF THE GROUP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. (TRUSTEES)

3RD WILNECOTE

SQUIRREL DREY

3[rd] Wilnecote Scout Group received approval for a Squirrel section in late 2022; our first meeting was on 1[st] March 2023.

It was decided that we would meet an hour before Beavers, this would allow a Beaver leader to assist with the meeting as well as making the transition process to Beavers easier for the Squirrels.

A huge recruitment drive took place where we took over Facebook, and contacted local schools and businesses. This resulted in Asda Tamworth sponsoring our group and offering equipment and resources for our meetings.

We started with 8 Squirrels, which has since increased to 14 and we have a waiting list of 5. Since March we have completed 3 activity badges (Let it grow, Get creative and Super Chef), 3 staged badges (Air Activities, Hikes and Nights Away), and 2 challenge badges (All Together and All about Adventure).

We have undertaken a multitude of activities and games, including celebrating the KingÕs Coronation, Mother and FatherÕs Day, and hot dogs in a Tee Pee! Our Drey have just come back from their first

camp where they took part in hikes and activities such as fire lighting, bivouacking, mini crossbows, archery, and soft fencing. They enjoyed these activities immensely and really loved the whole experience of camping. A lot was learned from this camp which will help us plan and adapt for our next adventure.

3[rd] Wilnecote Squirrels is going from strength to strength with regular enquiries still coming in for new members.

We have received a lot of positive feedback from both the children and parents regarding our activities and the progress they have seen in their childÕs confidence and abilities.

We continue to learn as our sessions go on and have succeeded in successfully running an exciting and rewarding program whilst achieving our badge requirements.

Over the coming months we plan to get more involved in district run activities to broaden our network and get the Children involved with other Squirrel Dreys.

Jessica Jeffrey (Pumpkin) Squirrel Scout Leader

3RD WILNECOTE

BEAVER COLONY

We have had another fantas�cally busy year with many amazing adventures. Beavers have enjoyed another full on program of ac�vi�es. Beavers have completed many badges including Emergency Aid Level 1, Disability Awareness, Health and Fitness, Navigator, Digital Maker and the Outdoor Challenge badge. I'd like to thank Rowan (Sue Elston) for con�nuing to take on a leading role in the planning and running of the beaver badgework program. Ash (Sue Stonehouse) and our Young Leader, Hazel (Chloe Greaves) for helping to deliver it. Over this last year Beavers have been Trampolining at Jump Xtreme, Joined in with Group Camp and our local act of remembrance, enjoyed doing Christmas Cra�s, went Bowling at Namco and

tried their hand at water ac�vi�es at the District led Paddle Sports Day on the River in the Castle Grounds. Beavers also joined the rest of the group for a Sleepover in the HQ. This enabled them to do some Air Ac�vi�es before heading over for a visit to Cosford Air Museum. Thanks to everyone who helped with Beavers throughout the year and given us support. Congratula�ons to Ash (Sue Stonehouse} who is to receive the Chief Scouts Commenda�on for services to scou�ng!

Joan Gilliver (Willow) Beaver Scout Leader

3RD WILNECOTE

CUB PACK

Yet another year of amazing adventures.

This year the Cubs have had a packed program. We have been getting experimental with the scientist badge; broadening our horizons with the International badge, culminating in a international food cookout; becoming handy with the DIY badge; getting our hands dirty with the GardenerÕs badge; and taking to the skies with the Air Activities badge.

Along with all this we have had time to learn magic tricks; visit a fire station; get creative for various yearly events such as MotherÕs day; and have regular cookouts on the fire.

We have also been working our way through our core program, helping the Cubs achieve their chief scouts silver award. This is the highest award a cub can receive and is well earned. Congratulations to Robyn Elston and soon to be awarded, Harvey Lancaster.

We have attended several district events such as the St GeorgeÕs day parade in Tamworth, and

the paddle sports event.

In April, the Cubs joined other sections of the group in the very first sleepover at group HQ followed by a trip to RAF Cosford air museum. The group camp this year was a fun but wet affair. We built fires, shelters and roasted the occasional marshmallow or 6. The Cubs also enjoyed the crate stacking, monkey trees, quarry zip, and grass sledging activities.

All this would not be possible without the amazing team I have behind me. I would like to thank Pete (Baggy), Rebecca (Hathi), Evi (Ferao) and Alison for all their efforts. Also, thanks to Kate (Condor) for stepping in when IÕm on shifts and generally lending a hand. We have also been lucky to welcome a new young leader to our team, Jared. Thank you all for your continuing amazing work and commitment.

Philip Elston (Roo) Cub Scout Leader

3RD WILNECOTE

SCOUT TROOP

Many thanks Adam for your contribu�ons to our very successful troop.

In May this year we had a weekend camp which saw the Scouts enjoying wakeboarding, paddle boarding and �me on the Aqua assault course. It was a successful weekend and everyone enjoyed this adventure.

In this period Jared Elston and Harrison Lancaster have achieved their Chief Scouts Gold Award; this is the highest award any Scout can receive in the Group and we are extremely proud of them.

In weekly mee�ngs we have covered a large variety of ac�vi�es from soldering, gardening, trying flight simulators to cooking a main and desert on a fire. This worked really well. Everyone got to taste the finished crea�ons and were also awarded with their Fire Safety badge.

We have started the Crea�ve Challenge Badge and the Digital Maker Badge which we will complete in the new term. I am pleased to see the Scouts gaining more and more in confidence, bouncing ideas off one another and happy to have a go outside of their comfort zones.

Group Camp 2023 was rather wet this year but that didn’t stop us and I hope the Scouts enjoyed the ac�vi�es which included Quarry Zip, Tomahawks, Monkey Trees and Cave simulator. We have joined in many Group and District ac�vi�es including the Remembrance parade; bowling; St Georges Day parade; Paddle sports; Cosford sleepover & trip; and shoo�ng, where we came 3rd. I have already begun to plan next year’s Scout camp which will see us opera�ng powerboats, taking part in a land & sea expedi�on along with other exci�ng ac�vi�es, Including sleeping in hammocks. This will be a first a first for many of the Scouts, including me, which I hope they will enjoy. All that I need to say is Thank you to Wayne, Lyne�e, Sarah, George, Chloe and Kaytee for stepping up and suppor�ng me in making the Scout Troop a success.

Katy Elston (Condor) Scout Leader

OUR SCOUTING ADVENTURES!

COME SHARE THE FUN! rfp

BEST BEAVER SCOUTS 2022/23 KASEY CASTANHEIRA POPPY JEFFREY EVAN LOGUE BEST CUB SCOUTS 2022/23 HARVEY LANCASTER ROBYN ELSTON OLIVER WEBB BEST SCOUTS 2022/23 JARED ELSTON HARRISON LANCASTER DONTAI COOPER

CHIEF SCOUT

GOLD AWARD

IN ORDER TO GAIN THE HIGHEST TRAINING AWARD, SCOUTS MUST COMPLETE A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND CHALLENGES. THESE INCLUDE EMERGENCY AID, FIRE SAFETY, SWIMMING, HIKING, CAMPING, CANOEING, SAILING, RAFTING, TARGET SHOOTING, CLIMBING AND MANY OTHERS. IN ADDITION TO THESE ACTIVITIES, SCOUTS HAVE ALSO TAKEN PART IN PATROL LEADER TRAINING COURSES AND HAVE TAKEN A LEADING ROLE IN THE RUNNING OF THE TROOP AND IN THE TRAINING OF YOUNGER SCOUTS.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LATEST CHIEF SCOUT GOLD AWARD HOLDERS

HARRISON LANCASTER JARED ELSTON

SkillsforLife

BERNARD EVANS MEMORIAL SHIELD - ASSISTANT SCOUT LEADER 1969 1986 CHIEF SCOUTS GOLD AWARD

Stephen Wainwright Michael Roe James Houghton Steven Quick

David Hubble Alan Evans

Richard Archer

Christopher Ellison

Andrew Curtis Richard Baker

Christopher Clarke Kristopher Harris Robert Brown Philip Wood Joshua Manning Luke Kibble Cameron Walden Bradley Leach Jack Edwards Bradley Giles Marcus Blount

John O’Hara Peter Brown

Christopher Evans Ross Powell Ashley Hall

John Powell Phoebe Townsend David Goodvin Archie Davies Max Miles Ryan Simkin

HONORARY SCOUTER RONALD STOCKTON MEMORIAL SHIELD - SCOUT LEADER 1931 2022 CHIEF SCOUTS GOLD AWARD

2019 Olivia Austin 2020 Samuel Tromans George Young 2022 Chloe Greaves Evi Ashby Grace Austin 2023 Harrison Lancaster Jared Elston

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CHIEF SCOUTS COMMENDATION

MRS SUSAN STONEHOUSE (ASH)

ASSISTANT BEAVER SCOUT LEADER

SUE BECAME INVOLVED WITH OUR SCOUT GROUP WHEN HER SON'S COLIN AND THEN JASON, JOINED THE CUB PACK AND BEAVER SCOUT COLONY.

BEFORE SHE BECAME A LEADER SUE AND HUSBAND COLIN WERE VERY ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE PARENTS COMMITTEE, HELPING AT ALL OF THE FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND FULLY SUPPORTING THE GROUP IN ALL ITS ACTIVITIES.

SHE BECAME AN ASSISTANT BEAVER SCOUT LEADER IN OCT 2001.

SUE HAS WORKED HARD HELPING THE BEAVERS SUCCEED IN THEIR BADGEWORK, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS.

SHE HAS THE ABILITY TO INSTRUCT THE BEAVERS IN A VERY FRIENDLY AND KIND BUT FIRM WAY THUS GETTING THE BEST OUT OF THEM. ONE OF SUES KEY ROLES IS TO PREPARE NEW BEAVERS FOR THEIR SCOUTING ADVENTURES AND INVESTITURES, A TASK SHE THOROUGHLY LOVES.

IN 2022 SUE WAS AWARDED HER 20 YEARS SERVICE AWARD.

OUTSIDE THE COLONY, SUE ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THE GROUP AT MANY LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ALL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. FROM BAG PACKING, RAFFLES, COMMUNITY FUNDAYS TO FUNDRAISING EVENINGS, SUE IS ALWAYS THE FIRST IN THE QUEUE TO OFFER MUCH NEEDED SUPPORT!

SUE IS A HIGHLY VALUED MEMBER OF OUR BEAVER SCOUT LEADERSHIP TEAM.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SUE CONTINUING IN HER ROLE WITH THE BEAVER COLONY FOR MANY MORE YEARS TO COME.

SUE IS A MUCH RESPECTED MEMBER OF OUR GROUP FOR WHICH WE ARE EXTREMELY GREATFUL!

CONGRATULATIONS ASH

AND THANKYOU.

FAREWELL TO

MR DAVID DAVIES

GROUP CHAIRMAN

Dave became involved with 3rd Wilnecote Scout Group, as a parent helper, in July 2009 when he a�ended our Groups’ Summer Camp with his son Rhys, who was a member of our Cub Pack.

In October 2009 Dave agreed to help out on a weekly basis as a Sec�on Assistant. He helped many of the Cubs work towards their Badges.

In January 2012, during a tough period of upheaval for the Group, Simon (Kaa) asked Dave if he would be willing to take on the Chairpersons role. Dave accepted and remained in this role �ll now.

Dave has helped us navigate through many challenges and has an amazing ability to bring out the posi�ves in all situa�ons. He has been a suppor�ve ear, a calming influence and o�en the voice of reason at Trustees Mee�ngs.

par�cularly enjoys sharing in the experiences of Outdoor Camps and Ac�vi�es. At Camps you usually found Dave helping serve food, taking photos and o�en having a good na�er to our excited Young Members.

Dave has a passion for Photography and quickly established himself as our Groups “go to” Photographer. His photographic exper�se has also led to him being asked to join the District team at the Scout Splash Weekend in the Solent. Even though Dave didn’t receive the usual “preferen�al treatment” that he is accustomed to at Group Camps, he loved every minute of it!

arranged mee�ngs and visits with various Steel frame companies and liaised with Council Officials to discuss lease terms. During the build, Dave has helped whenever possible. From laying flooring to mastering his drilling skills (Albeit mostly in the wrong places), Dave is always willing to lend a much needed hand.

Dave has invested many hours over many years into

3[rd] Wilnecote Scout Group and will be sad to see him go.

Thankyou Dave for being apart of our Scouting Adventures and we wish you and Samantha all our very best wishes at your new home on the south coast.

SCOUT GROUP

AT THE TIME OF THE CENSUS WE HAD THE FOLLOWING MEMBERSHIP

2022 2023

BEAVER SCOUTS 9 3 CUB SCOUTS 13 14 SCOUTS 15 17 ADULTS 13 13 ------50 47 -------

THE SCOUT GROUP IS A TRUST ESTABLISHED UNDER ITS RULES WHICH ARE COMMON TO ALL SCOUT GROUPS.

THE TRUSTEES ARE APPOINTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY, ORGANISATION AND RULES OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE CHARITY COMMISSION.

TRUSTEES EX-OFFICIO APPOINTMENT

Group Scout Leader Squirrel Scout Leader Beaver Scout Leader Cub Scout Leader Scout Leader

Mr S. Gilliver Mrs J. Jeffrey Mrs J. Gilliver Mr P. Elston Mrs K. Elston

TRUSTEES NOMINATED APPOINTMENT Chairman Secretary Treasurer

Mr D. Davies Mrs J. Nicholls Mrs S. Austin

Dr Karen Greaves

TRUSTEES ELECTED

Parent Representative (Assets) Adrian Wharmby Parent Representative (Scouts) Joanne Young Parent Representative (Cubs) Lynette Tatterton Parent Representative (Beavers) Position Vacant Parent Representative (Squirrels) Position Vacant

Adrian Wharmby Joanne Young Lynette Tatterton Position Vacant

BANKERS SOLICITOR

HSBC BANK plc 10 Market Street Tamworth Staffs B79 7LZ

Mr John C. O’Conner Fishers Solicitors Ivanhoe Business Park Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 2AB

AUDITOR

Ms A. Pearson-Myatt (BA Hons) F.C.C.A The Garden House Sion Hill Court Wolverley Worcestershire DY10 2YY

Two Gates and Wilnecote District Branch

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