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2023-03-31-annual-report

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Chari$name 1st Scoul
Othernames the charityisknown by N/A
Registered charity number(ifany) 1 c 7 6
HQ registration number
Charitfsprincipal address 19AbbevhillRoad
Newtownabbey
Co.Antrim
PostcodelB lT I 31 71OlYlE
Descriptionofthecharitystrusts
Typeofgoverning document
(e.9. trust deed, constitution)
goveming documents are
They consistofaRoyalCharter, whichinturngives
the ByeLaws of theAssociation and The Policy, Organisationand
ofTheScoutAssociation.
Howthe charityisconstituted atrust established underits ruleswhich are common to
(e.9.trust, association, company) Scouts.
Trustee selection methods Trustees are appointedinaccordance with thePolicy,Organisation
(e.9. appointedby,electedby) RulesofThe Scout Association.
Additional governance issues (optional informationbutencouraged as bestpractice)
Youmaychoose to include additional the members
information, where relevant, about: whicharethe 'Charity Trustees'ofthe Scout Group whichis an
charity.As charity trusteestheyare responsible for
Policies and procedures adoptedfor: legislation applicableiocharities. This includes the registration,
properace,ountsand making returnstothe Charity Commission
a) the induction and trainingoftrustees;
b) trustee' considerationofmajor risks
appropriate.
and thesystem$andproceduresto Committee consistsof3 independent representatives, Chair,
managethem and Secretary together with the Group Scout Leaders,
section leaders(ifopted to takeonthe responsibility).
Group Executive Committee existstosupport the Group Scout
inmeeting the responsibilitiesofthe appointrnents andis
for:
maintenanceofGroupproperty;
raisingoffunds and the administrationofGroup finance;
insurance of persons,propefiand equipment;
publicoccasions;
inthe recruitment of leaders and other adult support;
anysub commiftees thatmaybe required;
GroupAdministratorsandAdvisors other thanthosewho are
Summaryofthe objectsofthe charity
set outin itsgoverningdocument exists to actively engage and supportyoung peopleintheir
development,
them to make apositivecontribution tosociety.
Scoutswe areguidedbythese values:
-Weactwithintegrity;we are honest, trustworthy andloyal.
-Wehave self-respect andrespectforothers.
-We support othersandtake careof theworldin whichwelive.
-We exploreourfaiths, beliefs andattitudes.
-Wemake a positive difference; we co-operate with others
Scouting takesplacewhen youngpeople,inpartnershipwithadults,work
enjoy what theyaredoing andhavefun
take partinactivities indoors and outdoors
-take responsibility and make choices
undertakenewand challenging activities
make andlive bytheirPromise.
Summaryofthe main activitiesin
relationtothese objects
In abalanced programme throughout the year
took partinDistrict, County and Nlevents.
Public benefit statement Commission's public benefit criteria underboth
advancementofeducation and the advancementofcitizenship or
unity developmentheadings.
Summaryofthe main achievements of romApril 2022until wefinished end May2022weheld most
the charity during the outside and carried out anaturewalk andascavengerhuntand
about The Green CrossCode.Wedid notholda Sleepoverthisyear
instead a FunDaywasheldjointlywiththeCubswhenavariety of
itieslinkedto badgework were carried outand wefinished the eventwith
BBQ andaCampfire with sketches and songs. 6 Chief Scout Bronze
were presentedattheendof May 2022.
resumedinSeptember 2A22with19members andran afull programme
visits from The Recycling Officer from Antrim and Newtownabbey
andAunt Sandra's CandyFactory.Wecompleted5Activigbadges
alsofinished 4 Challenge awards. We visited our local libraryinOctober
Halloweenuaftsand stories andalsoattended the pantomimein
.Wealsovisited the MayorofAntrim and Newtownabbeyand
-This year the Cubs have participatedina numberofexciting
Makinguse of thegood weather we honed out Backwoods cooking
and made smores,builtand flew ourown kites,enjoyed evening walks
thelocalarea before ending theyearwith ahighlyenjoyable CowboyFun
Daywith the Beavers. Activities included pioneering, orienteering,
emergency aid, dance,acampfire and some games.
ThenextScouting yearkickedoff withafew Cubs taking partin atree
initiativeonthe Cavehillonawet Saturday afternoon.
challenge badges, the making anduse ofplaydoughtocraft our
system followed. Thenavisitto thegroup from the recycling officer of
Antrim and Newtownabbey BoroughCouncil.
Cubsthen took partina district night hikeatWoodburnDamn.We
our annual Halloween party before breakingupforhalftermand
yearwas seenoutwithavisit from Aunt Sandra's sweet shop, anoisy
rum circle andadistrict10pin bowling competition where the Cubs retained
Scouts-Thisyearthe Scouts took partinavarieOprogiahrnerncludhg
numerous camps.Wehad twocampsinNewcasile,both ofthese developed
cooking, survival and pioneering skills.Numerous badges were
andmanywere working towards their Chief ScoutGoldAward.
also participatedin Districtand Northern lreland events. Our Scouts
it to thefinalofthe Nl dodgeball competition.
Briefstatementofthe charity'spolicyon
Group's policy on reserves isto hold sufficientresourcestocontlnue
activities of thegroupshould ine,omeand fundraising activities
The GroupExecutive Committeereviewfunds onaregularbasis
the Group can continuetooperateand meetibobjectives.
Quantiffand explainanydesignations
Detailsof anyfunds materiallyinde{icit
(circumstances plus stepstoeliminate)
Further financial review details(optional information)
You may choose to include additional
information, where relevant,about: Group's lncome and Expenditureis very small andasa consequence
. thecharitt'sprincipal sourcesoffunds nothavesufficient funds to investinlonger-terminve$tmentssuchas
(includinganyfundraising); and shares. The Grouphasthereforeadopted alow riskstrategy to
.howexpenditurehassupported the investment ofitsfunds. All funds are heldincashusingonly mainstream
key objeclivesofthecharity; or building societies.
.investment policy and objectives
Plansfor futureperiods (detailsofany
significant activitiesplannedto achieve
Thetrustraesdeclare that they have approved thetrustees' report above
Signed on behalfofthe charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair) Trustee I Trustee
Date