2023-12-31-annual-report

Trustees' Annual Report

For the period

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Section A			Reference and administration details
Charity name Other names the charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) HQ registration number Charity’s principal address			1st Jordanstown(St. Patrick's)Scout Group 1st Jordanstown 1 0 3 8 6 3
			St Patrick's Church
			Jordanstown Road
			Newtownabbey
			Postcode				B	T	3	7	0	N	T

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Trustee Name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
	Mr Stephen Wright	Chair

Type of advisor Name Address

Section B

Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

(e.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted (e.g. trust, association, company) 1 LT700001 (1st February 2017)

The Group's governing documents are those of the 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. The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts.

Trustee selection methods (e.g. appointed by, elected by)

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

Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

You may choose to include additional The Scout Group seeks ideally to have a minimum of 3 information, where relevant, about: 'Charity Trustees'. Its constitution requires one. It is an educational charity. The charity trustees 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. Policies and procedures adopted for: a) the induction and training of trustees; b) trustee' consideration of major risks and the systems and procedures to manage them

Section B	Structure, governance and management (continued)
	Risk and Internal Control
	The Trustees have 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:
	Safeguarding
	Damage to the building, property and equipment. The Group
	would request the use of buildings, property and equipment
	from neighbouring organisations such as the church,
	community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reciprocal
	arrangements exist with these organisations. The Group has
	sufficient buildings and contents insurance in place to
	mitigate against permanent loss.
	Health and Safety Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and
	members. The Group through the capitation fees contributes
	to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy.
	Formal and Informal/Dynamic Risk Assessments are
	undertaken before all activities.
	Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily
	reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The
	group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of
	activities should there be a major reduction in income. The
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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. 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 6 to 18. If there was a reduction in membership in a particular section or the group as whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case scenario the complete closure of the Group.The group will put in a place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.

Section C	Objectives and activities
Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document	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.
	All activities carried out during the year sought to achieve these objectives.

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Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)

Youmay chooseto include further statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking; • contribution made by volunteers; • policy on investments. Public benefit statement
	The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.

Section D	Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
	Meeting were held throughout the year.

Section E Financial Review

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Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Reserves Policy

The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short.

Quantify and explain any designations

Details of any funds materially in deficit (circumstances plus steps to eliminate)

Further financial review details (optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: Investment Policy • the charity’s principal sources of funds The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a (including any fundraising); consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or building societies or The Scout Association's Short Term Investment Service. • how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; The Trustees monitor the levels of bank balances and the interest rates received to ensure the group obtains maximum value and income from its banking arrangements. • investment policy and objectives

Section F Other Optional Information Plans for future periods (details of any significant activities planned to achieve them)

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Stephen Wright Position (eg Secretary, Chair) Trustee Trustee Date 2 7 1 0 2 4

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