2024-03-31-accounts - 3rd Market Harborough Scout Group

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3[rd] Market Harborough Scout Group

Annual Report

April 2023 – March 2024

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|||| |---|---|---| |Contents| |Section A – Reference and administration data ............................................................................................ 3| |Name and Registration Numbers .............................................................................................................. 3| |Trustees: .................................................................................................................................................... 3| |Address: ..................................................................................................................................................... 3| |Names of advisers ..................................................................................................................................... 3| |Section B – Structure, governance and management ................................................................................... 4| |Governing documents ............................................................................................................................... 4| |How the charity is constituted .................................................................................................................. 4| |Trustees ..................................................................................................................................................... 4| |Selection methods ..................................................................................................................................... 4| |Induction and Training for Trustees ...................................................................................................... 4| |Governance of the Group .......................................................................................................................... 4| |Group Executive Committee Purpose ....................................................................................................... 4| |Trustee Board Structure ............................................................................................................................ 5| |Risk ............................................................................................................................................................ 5| |Internal Control ..................................................................................................................................... 6| |Section C – Objectives ................................................................................................................................... 7| |The Purpose of Scouting ............................................................................................................................ 7| |The Values of Scouting .............................................................................................................................. 7| |The Scout Method ..................................................................................................................................... 7| |Section D – Activities, Achievements and Performance ............................................................................... 8| |D1: Reports from Scouting Sections .......................................................................................................... 8| |Group Lead Volunteer (Group Scout Leader) Report ............................................................................ 8| |Scout Section Reports............................................................................................................................ 9| |Cub Section Reports ............................................................................................................................ 10| |Beaver Section Reports ....................................................................................................................... 11| |Squirrel Section Reports ...................................................................................................................... 14| |D2: Reports from Executive Teams/Sub Committees ............................................................................. 15| |Section E – Financial Review ....................................................................................................................... 16| |Treasurer Report ..................................................................................................................................... 16| |Section F –Annual General Meetings .......................................................................................................... 19| |Agenda for the 3|[rd]|Market Harborough Scout Group Annual General Meeting 2023/4 ........................ 19| |Minutes of the 3|[rd]|Market Harborough Scout Group Annual General Meeting 2022/3 ......................... 20| |Section G - Declaration ................................................................................................................................ 23|

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Section A – Reference and administration data

Name and Registration Numbers

Name and Registration Numbersgistration Numbersistration Numbers
Name:	3rdMarket Harborough Scout Group
Registered Charitynumber:	521766
Scout Association Registration number:	10011848

Trustees:

Trustees:
Name	Executive Role	Date of appointment
Ian Harcombe	Chair	21-May-2022 – September-2024
Joanne James	Chair	September 2024 – Present
Chris Moxham	GroupScout Leader	01-April-2023 – July-2024
Louise Dicicco	Treasurer	2005 – Present
Em Reed	Secretary Deputy Group Scout Leader GroupScout Leader	21-Sept-2021 – Present April 2024 – July- 2024 August 2024 – Present
Conrad Barnett	Quartermaster Chair of the Sleigh Committee	13-May-2017 – Present
Alice Green	Quartermaster	13-May-2017 – Present
Paul Allenby	District Commissioner	01-April-2023 – Present
Richard Nye	Beaver Section Rep	Sept-21 – Present
Thom Costell	Beaver Section Rep	20-May-2022 – Present
VickyRichards	Squirrel Section Rep	July-2023 – Present
Sarah Bunten	Cub Section Rep	20-May-2022 – Present
Aaron Shelton	Cub Section Rep	20-May-2022 – Present
Jackie Taylor	Scout Section Rep	20-May-2022 – Present
Simon Stevens	Scout Section Rep	20-May-2022 – Present
Margaret Anderson	Co-Opted Elected member	04-November-2022 – July-2023 July2023 – Present

Address:

The Ted Mantle Scout Headquarters Farndon Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 9NP

Names of advisers

Names of advisers
Type of Advisor	Name
Independent Examiners of Scout Group’s annual accounts	Eddie Harman

Section B – Structure, governance and management

Governing documents

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.

Trustees

Selection methods

The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Induction and Training for Trustees

Members of the Executive Committee complete 'Essential Information for Executive Committee' training within the first 5 months of joining the committee.

Governance of the Group

The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees 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.

The Committee consists of 3 independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout Leader, individual section leaders (if opted to take on the responsibility) and parent’s representation and meets 8-10 times a year.

Group Executive Committee Purpose

The Group Trustee Board is a team of volunteers who work together, as charity Trustees, to make sure the Scouts is run safely and legally. At the heart of their role is a focus on strategy, performance and assurance.

Effective Trustee support helps other volunteers run the Scout programme that gives young people skills for life.

The Group Trustee Board must act in the charity’s best interests, acting with reasonable care and skill and take steps to be confident that:

a) The charity is:
well managed
carrying out its purposes for the public benefit
complying with the charity’s governing document and the law
managing the charity’s resources responsibly

b) the charity is operating compliant with POR and the local charity regulator, including effective management of each of the Key Policies listed in Chapter 2 of POR

c) young people are meaningfully involved in decision making at all levels

d) the Group has sufficient resources (funds, people, property and equipment) available to meet the planned work of the Group including delivery of the high quality programme and resource requirements of the training programme

Trustee Board Structure

The Scout Association has made changes which means from 24/25 out Trustee Board Structure will change to the structure as described below:

Group Chair
Clerk (not a trustee)
Group Scout Leader (ex officio)
Group Treasurer
Appointed Members:
Hut /Maintenance
Fundraising
Sleigh
Scouter
Policy
Outreach / Community
Co-Opted Members
GDPR
Others As needed

Risk

The Group Executive Committee has identified the major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been 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 other organisations such as local schools and other Scout Groups.
The Group has sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to mitigate against permanent loss.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members
The Group through the capitation fees contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy.
Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising.
The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and our annual Santa Sleigh fundraising activities.
The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income.

The Committee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently.
Reduction or loss of leaders
The group is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the group.
If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular section or the group as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section.
The Executive committee regularly encourage the support of Parents of young people within the group – some of whom go on to become Leaders within the group.
In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group.
Reduction or loss of members
The Group provides activities for all young people aged 4 to 16.
If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then a growth initiative would be progressed – encouraging new members. If this failed, there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section.
In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group.
Inability to meet due to a Global pandemic
The Group introduced Office 365 last year which included Microsoft Teams. Through the Covid-19 lockdowns the group continued to meet virtually using Zoom, the Group had demonstrated capability to continue Scouting even if face-to-face activities are limited.

Internal Control

The group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories (or online authorisations) for all payments and have comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.

Section C – Objectives

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.

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.

Section D – Activities, Achievements and Performance

D1: Reports from Scouting Sections

Group Lead Volunteer (Group Scout Leader) Report

I would like to start by saying thank you to all of our Volunteers for delivering the Scouting activities within the Group. 3[rd] Market Harborough Scout Group has enabled our young people to participate in a variety of activities acorss the year which have enabled them to build skills for life.

We want to thank all of the parents, friends and family members who have provided support to the Scout Group. We will always welcome new volunteers to join the team.

Our Leaders have continued to build upon their skills – with ongoing focus on training such as First Aid, Safeguarding, Safety, GDRP etc. Our young people have continued to earn badges – from the activity badges through to the challenge badges to the top awards by section.

We will continue to provide opportunities for our young people to grow and provide opportunities for adults to volunteer.

Scout Section Reports

Provins Scout Troop Report

First up we welcomed Mike Coombs to the leadership team for Provins, bringing us to a team of 4 and what a great team they make!

Provins are averaging around 25 scouts this year, varying ages and abilities but are a great bunch of young people to work with.

So we kicked off the Summer term of 2023 focusing on Camping skills, cooking and pioneering in preparation for Fraser Shield ’23 and wow did it pay off. Our team of 5 boys under the name of ‘king provins’ absolutely led the way and championed a winning victory bringing home the shield for the first time in over 20 years for 3rds!

The winter term really was a mixed bag of events, the creative challenge badge was earned, map and compass skills, emergency aid and science experiments (led by a couple of scientist parents!!) finishing off the year with the scouts cooking and eating their own Christmas dinner!

The start of 2024 we focused on the world challenge badge and an introduction and brush up skills of knots and lashings and camp gadgets.

Camping this year was great fun with the first 3rds patrol camp competition in May’23, Decoy broad for a week with 1 st Bowdens in August and a troop camp in October where we learnt back to basics camping!

Finally a massive well done to Oliver Wickens and Ollie Toye both achieving Chief Scout Gold Awards.

Hurst Scouts

What a year, ALL the scouts have improved and stepped up to all wanting to lead their patrols whether it at the hut or on the camping pitch. This can only improve their experience with #SkillsForLife #ItsGoodForYou

Cub Section Reports

Woden Cubs

Woden Cubs have participated in a range of different activities across the year. A big well done to young people who have achieved awards across the year.

Tyr Cubs Report

We are operating at maximum capacity .

We have seen many badges awarded to young people – well done all!

Highlights from the year include:

Group Camp at the Safari Park in September 2023
We went to visit Phoenix Archery in Smeeton and tried our hand at archery.
Young people tried shooting at the hut
Cubs used a very inventive range of methods to protect an egg in our Egg Drop Competition. Some of those eggs were almost impossible to crack!

As if all that is not enough, we have also done - pioneering, air activities, teamworking, navigation and lots of games.

Even with all this there are still some activities that we can't cover at meetings so please can all adults ensure that they log on to OSM and use the Badges at Home function to upload any evidence in relation to what cubs have done at school, home or in their other interests.

As we are at capacity for numbers it is very important that we know how many young people will be attending each meeting as we need to ensure that enough leaders are present, so please can all adults ensure that they log on to OSM when they receive an invite to let us know if their cubs is attending or not. We may need to ask for additional support from parents to cover activities away from the hut so please volunteer if you can.

Whilst on the system please can they check the personal details section ensuring that all fields are completed even if with N/A so that we know you have looked at them. Please be aware that different sections can have different fields so when your young person moves up you need to check this.

The programme up to the end of the term is packed with exciting activities and we are all looking forward to another year of learning and fun.

Beaver Section Reports

Mallard Beavers & Kingfisher Beavers

CURRENT NUMBER OF MEMBERS

MALLARD	20
KINGFISHER	24
BRONZE AWARDS(IN NUMBERS)
MALLARD	6
KINGFISHER	9

PROGRAMME AND BADGE WORK

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		the official Coronation invites and got mucky
		making finger print animals for the front of	@ ©. PQ,
		our cards. A few weeks later we received a
		letter from the Kings household thanking us
		for our cards and the King thought they
		were” charming”. This was featured in the Harborough Mail who wrote an
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Getting stuck into community action we helped Harborough In Bloom increase wildlife by making bug hotels that were 1 7 placed around the town. _ To round up the term we had an Exotic Animal Handling night. The Beavers got to handle snakes, spiders, turtles and lizards to name but a few.

AUTUMN 23

As the night started to draw in and the clocks went back we had a night walk around Great Oxendon and went through the Tunnel at night!

When visiting Station the what to do in before having equipment

our local Fire Beavers learnt an emergency a look at all the and engines.

Our Camp Fire session was enjoyed by all. Songs were sung and marshmallows toasted.

Each year the Beavers collect for the local Hygiene bank. As we feel this is important part of upholding our promise to” Do our Best, be Kind and Helpful”. This year the collection weighed in at a staggering 35kg, which went to help 8 families in our area over Christmas.

To bring the term to a close, on a ae a Bu See ee Saturday afternoon in December we held a Christmas Disco. 32 A Bi) Hb Gao sugar fuelled Beavers attended. There were games, glow sticks, dancing and a chocolate fountain. SPRING 24 During the Spring term the Beaver completed Stage 1 First Aid badge and Stage 1 Air Activities badge. For the Air activities badge the Beavers learnt about different planes such as a Tiger moth, the Vulcan and Concorde. We also set up an air traffic control tower in the hut to help us learn the phonetic alphabet. We headed out of the hut to complete our Faith Badge with a visit to St. Di’s Church. Ended the term with an Easter Egg hike. ~~ee |~~

TRIPS AND CAMPS

SUMMER 23

St. Georges Day Parade-31 Beavers Attended

John Lowther 3rds Beaver Camp-24 Beavers AttendedLs “ JOO 2 fe) Fe 2 night Space theme camp. The Beavers slept in tents. Activities included Climbing wall, indoor caving, archery and backwoods cooking.

AUTUMN 23

On a Saturday morning as part of the towns Green week we joined in with a local Litter Pick -10 Beavers Attended. 80[th] Group Camp -23 Beavers Attended

Remembrance Day Parade-24 Beavers Attended

SPRING 24

Cadburys World-24 Beavers attended. The Beavers learnt the history of the Cadburys family and how to make chocolate. We watched a show starring

Freddo Frog in a pirate adventure.

Beaveree-19 Beavers attended this county event. It was the first Beaveree to run for a number of years. There were many = activities throughout the day, but I think the = 7 inflatables were enjoyed by all. -

We have been Busy Beavers!

Squirrel Section Reports Seaton Squirrel

Current number of members – 12

Badge Work

Since the last AGM the Squirrels have worked and played their way towards achieving the Get Creative, Let it Grow, Feel Good, Be Active, Super Chef, Go Wild, Explore Outdoors, Space Explorer and Let’s Celebrate activity badges and The All about me, All together, All about adventure and All around us Challenge badges.

As part of the badge work the Squirrels have visited the Police Station, the Co-op and Farndon Fields Farm Shop. They’ve pond dipped and bug hunted in Welland Park, made nature based art in Little Bowden Park and walked along the canal. They’ve made s’mores over tea lights (quite a lengthy process!), pancake and fruit faces, chocolate mini egg nests and ice cream at Gallones Ice Cream Parlour.

The Squirrels have played team games and they worked together to decorate the colourful Squirrel on our notice board. Craft sessions have included making ghost decorations, finger painted poppy fields, Santa cups, cards for Mothers Day and astronauts helmets for their teddy bears.

Chief Scout Award

Five Squirrels have earned their Chief Scouts Acorn award by completing all four Challenge badges and at least two activity badges - Very well done to them all.

Group Camp

We had a really good take up for the day trip to the 80 th anniversary Group camp. The Squirrels left M.H early and travelled over using the Community Bus. They spent the morning doing activities in camp and the afternoon in the Safari Park, they finished the day at the camp BBQ. We thought we would have a bus full of sleeping Squirrels on the way home but instead they spent the majority of the journey singing camp fire songs.

District Squirrel Events

Several Squirrels took part in the annual Squirrel District day, this year it was held on Fathers Day so dad’s (and mum’s) were invited to came along and join in the activities which included axe throwing, lawn games, a map reading treasure hunt, camp fire and songs and of course s’mores! Thanks go to our Squirrel Leadership team Vicky (Badger), Mark (Adder), Ben (Vole) and Lisa (Dormouse), our regular helper Margaret (Otter) and our two Young Leaders, Joseph (Fox) and Daisy (Rabbit) for helping to keep our Drey running smoothly.

D2: Reports from Executive Teams/Sub Committees

Chairman

What another fabulous year it’s been for the 3rds – the group has continued to thrive and welcome new members of all ages which is wonderful to see.

Our continued thanks go out to all of the volunteers at 3rd Market Harborough that put in their time and energy to making sure that all the young people that turn up week on week are able to make the most of the fantastic opportunities on offer; whether that be troop camps or group camps, orienteering or ice cream making.

It’s been a privilege to help keep the wheels turning, and I trust the group will continue to thrive in the coming years.

Ian Harcombe – Group Chair

Secretary

The secretary role has been vacant through this year. This has proved challenging for the Trustee board. We must ensure this role is filled for 2024/5.

Quartermaster

Another year has gone by (wasn’t that quick) the 3rds have seen some changes, and big plans are afoot for the hut, hopefully by next year we will have lots to tell you about the improvements we have implemented.

We have also replaced all the huts old and worn out curtains with brand new blackout blinds.

Alice and Conrad – QM Team.

Sleigh Committee Report:

Santas sleigh 2023 was another great success with a grand total of £7946.41 being raised for the group, The Sleigh is our largest fundraiser, and it takes the entire year and a dedicated group of volunteers to meticulously plan and execute.

The Sleigh committee would like to thank everyone who gave up their time to help on the sleigh in December, and we truly hope you had great fun doing it, it gets harder every year to find willing volunteers to walk the streets so if you enjoyed your nights, please help us again this year and bring some friends too!

As we have done in previous years a donation of £1000 was given to another charity, and our choice this year was again the wonderful Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance. They were thrilled to receive this donation, and some of the Sleigh committee visited the Local branch in St Mary's Place to deliver the cheque and have a chat and photo opportunity with some of the lovely staff. We are already in full swing and planning this year’s jaunt around Market Harborough, and we look forward to seeing you all there again.

We are currently working on some plans for essential repairs and hopefully a few upgrades.

Merry Christmas.

The Sleigh Committee

Section E – Financial Review

Treasurer Report

This year sees a deficit of receipts against payments of £3,660 compared to a deficit of £2,088 last year. The bank balance at the end of March 2024 was £28,763 compared to £32,422 at the end of March 2023.

We had another successful fundraiser with Santa’s sleigh in December, raising a total of £7,970 – this coupled with fundraising from Harborough Lotto has seen our fundraising total this year rise to £9,285

I would like to thank Eddie Harman, the District Treasurer, for auditing our books and would like to ask him to be our auditor for the next year.

Louise Dicicco

Treasurer

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Section F –Annual General Meetings

Agenda for the 3[rd] Market Harborough Scout Group Annual General Meeting 2023/4

1. Introduction and welcome

Apologies for absence
Governance topics
a. Approve the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held in 2023
b. Adopt the model constitution from Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR)
c. Note the Group’s financial year (April 2024 – March 2025)
d. Approve appointed members of the Group Scout Council
e. Agree the number of members that may be appointed to the Trustee Board
f. Agree the quorum for future meetings of the Group Scout Council (excluding this AGM)
Review of the previous year

a. The Group Lead Volunteer’s review of Scouts in the 3[rd] Market Harborough Scout Group

b. Receive and consider the Annual Report of the Group Trustee Board, including the annual Statement of the Accounts

5. Making appointments

a. Appoint the Group Chair, following recommendation from the open selection process initiated by the Group Trustee Board

b. Appoint the Group Treasurer, following recommendation from the open selection process initiated by the Group Trustee Board

c. Appoint members of the Group Trustee Board, following recommendations from the open selection process initiated by the Group Trustee Board

d. Appoint the Scrutineer / Independent Examiner / Auditor [Delete as appropriate]

6. Closing remarks

Minutes of the 3[rd] Market Harborough Scout Group Annual General Meeting 2022/3

Held on Sunday 2-July-2023 at 13.00 at the Ted Mantle Scout Headquarters, Farndon Rd, Market Harborough

1. Welcome

Ian Harcombe (Group Chairman) welcomed Parents, Leaders, Young People and District Representatives to the meeting.

2. Apologies for absence

Apologies received from:

Louise Dicicco, Group Treasurer
Eddie Harmann, District Treasurer
Ben Reed, Deputy District Commissioner
Richard Joyce, Cub Leader

3. Minutes of the Last Meeting

Minutes of the meeting held on Saturday 20-May-2022 at 14.00 at the Ted Mantle Scout Headquarters, Farndon Rd, Market Harborough have been made available. They were confirmed to be an accurate record of the meeting proposed by Em Reed, seconded by Chris Moxham - signed by the Group Chairman – Ian Harcombe

4. Chairman’s Report

What a fabulous year it’s been for the 3rds – it’s been a year of transitions to our new GSL (congratulations and a fond farewell to Paul, and a warm welcome to Chris), of celebrations of our 80th anniversary and of continued growth at every level from Squirrels up through Beavers and into Scouts, finishing with that fabulous result at the Fraser Shield.

I would like to take this opportunity, looking back, to offer a heartfelt thanks to each and every adult that volunteers their time to make sure that the 3rd Market Harborough has continued to thrive this year, and to thank all for helping me find my feet in my first year in this role.

5. Treasurer’s Report

Louise Dicicco was unable to join the meeting, this report was shared on her behalf:

This year sees a deficit of receipts against payments of £2,091 compared to a surplus of £3,457 last year. The bank balance at the end of March 2023 was £32,422 compared to £31,056 at the end of March 2022.

We had our second best ever result with Santa’s sleigh in December, raising a total of £7,886 – this coupled with fundraising from Harborough Lotto has seen our fundraising total this year rise to £9,152.

I would like to thank Eddie Harman, the District Treasurer, for auditing our books and would like to ask him to be our auditor for the next year – proposed by Ian Harcombe, Seconded by Chamaine Whitelock

Questions regarding the accounts were invited from the members. None raised.

6. Elections

Group Chair Ian Harcombe invited nominations from those in attendance at the meeting to join the Executive Committee – a great opportunity to help shape Scouting at 3[rd] Market Harborough Scout Group

Officers

Chairman:

The Group Scout Leader, Chris Moxham proposed Ian Harcombe as Chairman, he agreed and was seconded by Martin Horn, there were no objections, Ian has been elected Group Chairman.

Treasurer:

Ian Harcombe invited the Treasurer, Louise Dicicco, to continue in her role, she agreed and was proposed by Chris Moxham and seconded by Chamaine Whitelock there were no objections, Louise has been elected Treasurer

Secretary:

Em will be stepping down as Secretary due to taking on an additional role within the Group –

No nominations were received for the secretary role – position vacant.

Exec Members:

Alice Green was proposed as Exec member proposed by Chris Moxham and seconded by Sally Provins there were no objections, Alice has been elected as an Exec member

Conrad Barnett was proposed as Exec member proposed by Martin Horn and seconded by Chris Moxham there were no objections, Conrad has been elected as an Exec member

Margaret Anderson was proposed as Exec member proposed by Chamaine and seconded by Martin Horn there were no objections, Margaret has been elected as an Exec member

Representatives from the sections were confirmed as:

Squirrels – Chamaine Whitelock

Beavers – Richard Nye / Thom Costell

Cubs – Sarah Bunten / Aaron Shelton

Scouts – Jackie Taylor / Simon Stevens

7. Subcommittees and special roles:

The Group has had a Sleigh committee for some time:

Conrad Barnett was asked the Chair the Sleigh committee which he has agreed to do.

The meeting agreed to establish a Hut Maintenance Committee – the chair of the committee will be confirmed by the exec team.

The Exec asked for a volunteer to take the lead for GDPR on behalf of the Group, Charlotte Sillence agreed to take on the role

8. Any Other Business

A vote of thanks to all of the volunteers who make Scouting at 3[rd] Market Harborough happen.

Chris (GSL) spoke to the meeting – and began by thanking the group for the welcome and the support. Chris explained that he’d been visiting various events – including the Fraser Shield.

Thank you to all the support – without our members, parents etc. we wouldn’t run. Chris is proud to be GSL for the Group. We have so much to look forward to – including Group Camp in September.

Well done to all the Scouts who participated in the Fraser Shield – what we believe is the longest running competition in Scouting in the world. All the 3[rd] Market Harborough Teams met Camping Standards – this is a great achievement. A token of thanks to the Team who won the competition was handed to Jackie (Scout Leader) – to pass on to the young people.

Thank you to all those who have helped make today so successful.

Meeting closed at 13.22.

Section G - Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature:
Name:	Em Reed	Ian Harcombe	Louise Dicicco
Position:	GroupScout Leader	Chair	Treasurer
Date