Scouts
40th Belfast Scout Group
Report 2022-2023
Purpose of Charity:
Promoting the development of young people in achieving their full physical,
intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals, as responsible citizens and
as members of their local, national and intemational communities.
Names of Charity Trustees
David Scott, Interim Chair
Laura Landi, Secretary
Alastair Rankin, Treasurer
Gillian Rankin, Group Scout Leader
Summary of main activities
It was with pleasure that the group welcomed the Mccracken Squirrel Drey as full
members of the Scout Association and the 40th Belfast Scout Group.
The Squirrel Drey maintained some online and outdoor activities in 2022 and all
sections of the group re-opened for faCe-tO-fa￿ meetings in September. The
Squirrels achieved their Local Superhero Activity Badge and their All About Me
Challenge Award. They also attended the Christmas at Elfnavalley event at
Ardnavalley Scout Centre.
The group welcomed Ellie Hughes as Beaver Scout Leader with Josh and Ellen
Schultz and Ellen Mawhinney as assistants. Beavers have taken part in many
activities around the topics of space and intemational games and festivals. They
attended a joint sleepover with two other colonies at Ardnavalley Scout Centre.

Under the leadership of Kathryn Moscato and Jenny Scullion and with the assistance
of Ruth Mccalmont and Lisa McKinney the Cubs have enjoyed outdoor activities at
Ardnavalley Scout Centre and cooking, baking and Chinese New Year games.
The group is indebted to all leaders and assistsnts for their inspirational leadership in
resuming activities after the Covid pandemic.
Review of financial position
Group income amounted to £3,658.00 including a grant of £1,500.00 from the
Fountainville Trust. Group expenditure amounted to £3,600.OOincluding the purchase
of 4 camping tents. As a result the balance at the bank increased from £9,216.70 to
£9,274.99.
Public Benefit Statement
In carrying out their duties this year, the Trustees have had regard to the
Commission's public benefit statement. The Group provides scouting activities for
children aged 4 to 10112 which offer educational and physical activities to help
children learn and develop.
The benefit which flows from our purpose is that young people are empowered to
make a positive contribution to society through being engaged and supported in their
personal development, including physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually.
This benefit is demonstrated through Scouting making a positive impact in our
communities; preparing young people to be active citizens, embracing and
contributing to social change; being as diverse as the communities in which we
operate. These are evidenced by feedback from our beneficiaries and the wider
community.
There is no harm arising from our purposes. Scouting operates within a framework of
safety.
Gillian Rankin
Group Scout Leader
401h Belfast Scout Group