Trustee Annual Report Form
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.
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Name of Charity as it appears on the Register and any other names it may be known by
73[rd] St Donard’s Scout Group ~~Ps~~
NI Charity Commission Number
103869
The principal address of the Charity- this should be the address that was used at the time of registration with the Charity Commission
19 Kingswood Park, Belfast, BT5 7EZ
The names of all Charity Trustees on the date the report was approved and all individuals who served as Charity Trustees during the year
Mr Stephen Anderson Ms Heather Boyd Mr Sean Brown Ms Caroline Fox Mr Gareth McCandless Mr William Moore Mr Joel Patton Mr Gareth Watson
The financial year the report relates to – for example, 1[st] April 2016 to 31[st] March 2017
1[st] September 2024 – 31[st] August 2025
A summary of the Charity’s main activities to further its purposes for the public benefit and the main achievements in the year
The various sections meet every Thursday evening during term time, with approximately 30 boys and girls enrolled across Squirrels to Scouts. The children take part in badge work, games, and craft activities.
We took the Cubs and Scouts to Ardnavally Scout Centre for a weekend camp in May, followed by a Squirrel & Beaver activity day in June.
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. The children enrolled in our group come from the local community, and include immigrants and children with special needs. All are treated equally, regardless of national background or religion.
There was no harm flowing from the Charity’s purposes and there was no private benefit.
A statement that the Trustees have had regard to the Commission’s Public Benefit requirement statutory guidance
All Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s Public Benefit guidance.
A review of the Charity’s financial position at the end of the year
The Group had a closing bank balance at 31 August 2025 of £1,388.79 and cash balance of £286.01, and no debts. During the year, receipts totalled £4,364.67 and expenditure totalled £3,493.35.
During the year 23/24 receipts totalled £2,085.00, and expenditure totalled £2,585.05.
Details of any fund held by the Charity that was materially in deficit at the end of the year and steps taken by the Charity Trustees to eliminate the deficit
There are no Funds that are in deficit at the end of the year.
One or more of the Charity Trustees must sign and date the box below.
26/09/25