Trustees, Annual Report For the period From (start datel to gnd date Seitiun A Retfrreiice and admirblstration details Charity name 1 st Clou hlern Scout Grou Other names th8 charity ts known by NIA Reglstered charity number lif any HQ registration number Charity's principal address 19 Abbe him Roao Newtownabbe Co. Antnm Poslcode Names of the charity trustees who martrage the chanty Trustee Name Office lif any) Dates acted il not lor T•hole year Linda Che Jane Macke David Gartand Corrina Cull BSL ACSL ACSL ABSL 10 12 13 14 15 Names and addresses of advisers (optnal inlormatr.on bul encouraged as b8s1 practe) pe of advisor Name Address 1 LT7CNXKJ1 11sl February 2017)
.Ll re. goverr-, 3fiW. Tranagement DeScnpIn of the charity's trusts Type of governing document le.g. trust deed. constitulionl The Group's goveming documents are those of the The Scout Association They consist of a Royal Charter. which In lum gives authority to the Bye Law5 of the Ass0cwtn and The Poly. Organisatson and RuS of The Scout Association How the charity is constituted l•.g. tnjst. assooatiffi. company) The Group is a trust estsblrshed under Its rules which are wmmon to all Scouts. Trustee Se¢tn methods le.g. appointed by. ewed by) The Trustees are appointed In accordan wth the Policy. Organisalion and Ruks of The Scout Association drtional govemance ISSLÈS (optional inf0m1atn but encouraged as best practi) You may choose lo include addItnal Infomialion, where rekvanl. about". The Group Is managed by the Group Executive Committee the members o which a the 'Charity Trustees ol the Scout Group which Is an educatsonal chaiity As charity trustees they are sponsIb lor complying with legislation applicable lo chantS This Inclu¢Jes the regislrabon. keeping proper aecounts and making relums lo the Charity Commission as appropriate. POlie$ and procedures adopted for.. al the Induction and training of Iruslees. bl trustee. consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them The Committee con$L8ts of 3 inderendenl repfesentatNes. Cttair. Ta5Ter and Secretary together wrth the Group Scout Leaders. indNKlual section leaders lif opted to take on the respOnsilIty). This Group Executive Committee exists to SLSPPOrt the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilitses of the appoinlments and reSKnSIble for". The Maintenan of Gioup property. The raising of funds and the administrabon of Group finane*'. The Insuran ol persons. propety and equipment.. Group public occasions. Asstsling in the reeruitmenl of aderS and othec adult supwrt, Appointing any sub cofflmittees that may be r&]uired.' pointsng Group Axlministralots and A1visor5 other than those who a elected. 14.-? gove". Risk and Internal Control The group has In place systems of internal controls that are cle$gned lo iovide reasonable assurance a ainsl material mismana emenl or loss. 2 LT700001 11sl February 20171
ves anc. The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young Peop in their personal development. eMpEring them to make a positjve contn'bution lo soe Sumrnary of the objects of the charity set out In its 9overning dcKument The Values of Scoutlng As Scouts VE are guNYed by these values.. Integrity - We act th Integnty are honest. tlustrrthY and loyal. Respect- We have self.resFect and respect for others Carn - We support others and take care of the world in live. Belief - We explore farths. bel and attitudes Co4operation- We make a positsve drfference. we coperate th others and make fnends The Scout Method Scouting takes plats when youNJ people. in partnership wth adults. work together based on the values of Scouting and - enioy what they are doing aThJ have lun - lake part in athvils Indcors and outdoors leam by doing share In spiritual refflection take Tesponsibility ano make choices undertake new and challenging actIvrts make and live by their Promise Summary of the main a¢tivitÈs in relation lo these objects All three sethons participated in a balanced progiamme throughout the year and took part In District. County and Nl events. Public nefit stalgmenl The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit cnteria vnder both the advancement ol e(lucation and advancement of citizenship or community development headings. 'iients Summary of the main aChveMentS of the charity during the year 8eavers - We held our annual Sleepover al the end April 2023 at Lome Guide Centre and CoMpted a number of outdoor activitie5 which counted towafds the Outdoor and Adventure Challenge Awards. Before we finished al end of May we were able to award 4 ChÈf Scout's Bronze Awards Resuming In September 2023 hehd a nature walk for the Explore badge an(f also completed the Teamwork Challenge and Health and Fitness badge. In October we hekl a Halloween party wlh the Cubs and in November we had a visit from Kidz fam and completed the Faith badge and Expenmenl badge December saw our Chnstmas paty and OLtrr usual . visit to the Panlo In January the PSNI helped us th the Safety badge. we learned about Chinese New Year and worked on more Challenge Awards Cubs - The Cub scouts over the year 2023 to 2024 have carried out work on a number of badges we also had a nw3ht hike at Hazelbank and a sp over which follo%%£d a Inp to Beffast Zoo. The Cubs all have h8d a great time and worked hard on badges as v*ll as having lots of fun. Scouts - This year our Scout Group delivered a diverse and engaging programme that supported young Peop In aChVing vartrous badges across The Scoul ASsoctn,$ activity and challenge framewoth, Including skills-based. outdoor and community-focused awards. HhINjhts of the yeai InclLbded partiupaling In excitsng camps hekd In Newcastbe Bangor, and Belfast. where yOLtng people developed leamwolk. les11n. and Independen These eXpenS provided opportunitS fr)r personal growth. new fnen¢Jships. and the chano to live out the core Scouting values of adventure Indusivity. and community engagement 3 LT7001 11sl February 2017)
'al Reviow Brf ststement of the chaiity s policy on Resorwes Policy The Group's policy on reserves ts to hold suffiryenl resources to continue the charitsble activrtEs of the group should Income and fundraising actiVrts fall short The Group Execubvé Committee V funds on regular basts to ensure the Group can conbnue to operate and meet rts objectives Quanlfy and explain any desNJnalions Detsils of any funds malellalty in defiert (Orcumstan plus steps to eliminate) Further financial revw details (optional Infomalionl You may choose lo include additional infomialion. where relevant about". the chanty's principal souros of funds (including any fundraising) how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the chanty, ' investment policy and objectNe$ Investment Policy The Group's Income and Expendilufe is very small and as a consequen does not have sUfficnt funds to invest In longer-temi invesbments such as stocks and shares The Group has therefore adopted a low nsk strategy to the Investment of its fvnds. All fvnds are hekl In cash Ung onty mainstream banks or buikling sOctS IptioF)al rif Plans for future periods Idetails of any significant activit5 planned lo ach*ve ._1raiion The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report abo Sign¢d on behalf of the eharrty's trustses sdnatUre{SI Full namelsl Linda Cherry IBSLI Davrtd Garland Positson leg Secretary. Chairl Trustee T Ajstee Date 4 LT700001 (1st February 20171