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3[rd] Molesey Matravers Scout Group – Annual General Meeting

7[th] July 2025 7:30pm – 8:00pm

Present	Martin Einchcomb, Jane Ashton, Liz Tucker, Anna Henderson, Chris Manning, Lisa Cross, Tom Wilkerson, Richard Meredith, Russell King, Anne Boland, Elaine Price, Lisa Mesmoudi, Tristen McDade, Tyrone Weller, Lisa Weller, Dave Jones, Phil Evans, Simon Gibson, Amy Powell, Laura Fogg, Mikki Down,

	Agenda Item	Action
1.	Introduction from Chair, meeting opened with thanks to all attending
2.	Apologies were accepted from
3.	Minutes of last AGM were available for inspection, and all confirmed they were agreed. There were no changes to the Trustee Board as confirmed at the 2023 AGM with a 3-year term.
4.	The Chair’s report highlighted a very busy and successful year, praising the opportunities for adventurous learning and personal growth offered to members. The group is thriving in the community, with healthy numbers and retention throughout the pathway. Interest in joining remains high. Section reports: Beavers:16 Beaver scouts achieved their Chief Scout bronze awards, following a packed programme of crafts, games and water fun, park visits alongside traditional hands-on skills such as outdoor cooking, knots and pitching tents. The introductory night hikes were also popular, as well as specific focus sessions such as health and well-being, inclusivity and disability awareness. We also saw another trophy success for the float and parade at Molesey carnival. Cubs:Numbers have increased to 24, leading to a total of 276 badges having been awarded in the year! Highlighted activities included joining the District day hike at Denbies, District camp in June 2024, the October Sausage Sizzle and trips such as Rock Up indoor climbing.

	Scouts:At capacity with 26-28 members, including some having joined from Guides when the Third Molesey Guides unit had to close. Programme delivered in the year focussed on global awareness, teamwork and essential skills work such as map reading. As well as participating in Summer Camp, District competitions such as fishing and cross country running, consolidation of scouting skills led to 3 Chief Scout Gold Awards being earned. Explorers:Now up to 18 members and supporting other sections with the development of Young Leaders and volunteer placements for DofE awards. Participation in shooting and other District competitions kept the section busy, as well as working towards senior scouting awards. The current leadership team are standing down, but thanks were offered on behalf of the Group for all they have done. The Duke of Edinburgh’s award scheme will continue to be offered. Band:New members have been recruited from both 3rd and 1stMolesey Groups, and they have performed at a number of fetes, Molesey Carnival, and the cenotaph remembrance events. Our Treasurer managed to secure significant grant funding to support the band with new instruments, starting with trumpets and bell Lyres. Plenty of forthcoming events are in the calendar. Whole Group events such as Carnival, Grotto, the Annual Dinner and Remembrance Day were well supported, although the impact of a lack of police support for the St George’s Day parade has seen participation reduce. The Group benefitted from an extremely generous allocation of Surrey County Councillor funding of £19,000, thanks to Liz Tucker’s efforts, and will be used to replace the Scout Hall flooring as well as to provide new instruments for the band. A Thank You plaque will be installed.
5.	The Accounts were circulated to Trustees in advance and were available for inspection. These were approved and adopted. The certificate of inspection from the Independent Examiner will be scanned and sent to District Leaders are also trialling pre-paid debit cards to minimise petty cash usage.	LT / AH
6.	Confirmation of Leadership changes: Martin has replaced Chris as Group Lead Volunteer, and

	Chris stays with the group as Deputy Lead Volunteer. Amy is now Cub Scout Leader. Recruitment will take place for the Explorers section.
7.	Elections and appointment: a. Alan (Algy) Palmer was re-elected as Group President b. Jane Ashton was nominated by ME to continue as Chair, c. Anna Henderson was nominated by JA to continue as secretary d. Liz Tucker was nominated by JA to continue as Treasurer All committee posts were accepted.
8.	Parent representatives Richard Meredith and Simon Gibson were re-elected, although Simon noted that he would stand down later in the year – ideally a replacement can be recruited before this happens.
9.	John Lawler had agreed to continue as Independent Examiner of the Accounts and was appointed to do such for 2025-26.
10.	AOB:The Band has a trip to Belgium planned in October to play at the Menin Gate and outside the Town Hall. They are also holding a reunion to celebrate the 60thAnniversary at Imber Court, please contact Russell if anyone would like tickets.
11.	JA gave a final vote of thanks to all in attendance and extended this to those unable to attend, it was lovely to see a few parent faces present, and to thank all parents and carers who had helped out and supported events throughout the year in many different ways. Without the time, enthusiasm and hard work of the amazing leaders and young people 3rdMolesey would not be the thriving community that it is.
12.	Meeting closed at 8:00pm

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