815t Belfast (SL Bartholomew's) Scout Group
Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland- NIC 103875
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year 1st April 2022- 31st March 2023
ADDRESS
Saint Bartholomew's Church, 183 Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 SEE
81scoutgroup@gmail.com
TRUSTEES. and MANAGEMENT COMMIThEEE at 31$1 March 2023
Neil McDowell
Chair
lan Berryman
Group Scout Leader
Anita Mccann
Secretary
Simon Barber
Scout Leader
James Davis
Treasurer
Duncan Berryman
Cub Scout Leader
Jacqui Berryman
Beaver Scout Leader
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
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 ASsC￿lation 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. The Trustees are appointed in
accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The Group is managed by the Group
Executive Committee, the members of which are the 'CharityTrustees' of the Scout Group which is an educational
charity. As charity trustees they 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. The
Committee consists of 3 independent representatives, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout
Leaders and meets at regular intervals. Members of the Executive Committee should complete appropriate training
for their role.
This Group Executive Committee exists to support the Group Scout Leader in Meeting the responsibilities of the
appointments and is responsible for the following:
The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance; the insurance of persons, property and equipment.
Group public occasions; assisting in the recruitment of Leaders and other adult support; appointing any sul>
committees that may be required and appointing Group Administrators and Advisors other that those who are
elected.
The Group Executive Committee has identified that major risks to which they believe the Group is exposed, these
have been reviewed and systems have been estsblished to mitigate against them. The Group has in place systems of
internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against matérial mismanagement or loss, these
include 2 signatories for all payments and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are
covered. The main areas of concern that have been identified are:
Damage to equipment. The Group has sufficient contents insurance to mitigate against permanent loss.
Injury to Leaders, helpers, Supporte￿ and members. The Group, through the capitation fees, contributes to The Scout
Association's national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income. 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 Committee
could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the Group on an ongoing basis eithertemporarily or
permanently.
Reduction orloss of Leaders. The Group is totalty 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 any Section then the Group
would undertake a recruitment projert before considering contraction or closure of Section or, in the worst case
scenario, the complete closure of the Group.
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides actNities for all young people aged 6- 14. If there wa5 a
reduction in membership in a particular Section or the Group as a whole, a sirnilar undertaking would be put in place
as outlined above.
OBJECTIVES AND AcfiviTIES
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-respett 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 reflectlon
take responsibiltty and make choKes
undertake new and Challenging actNities
make and live by their Promise.
Sectional Key Activities
In May the Colony entered 2 teams IA & B) forthe first ever Belfast Beavercounty Flag Competition. The design forthe
commemorative badge had been Created by Lucy, an 81" Beaver Scout. Team A won the competition and also the Dr
Donald Brownlie Memorial Cup for First Aid.
Also in May. a tearn from the Cub Pack entered the Belfast Cub County flag Competition and won the Cooking
Competition for their Tacos and Eton Mess.
Beavers enjoyed Nl Beaver Scout Rally at Nl Scout Centre Crawfordsburn in May on a theme of real-life superheroes.
Meeting PSNI, RNLI. the Army, and St John's Ambulance along with lots of fun activities
In Septemberthe Explorer Unit had è Camp atTipperary Wood and hiked in the Moumes
In early October Squirrels attended Nl Squirrel Day to celebrate one year of Squirrel Scouts
Also in October, Beavers raised funds for Alzheimerfs Society by cycling, scooter1￿, and go-carting around the Church
to represent 20,000 miles for the 20.000 people living with Dementia in Northern Ireland
In November. Scouts & Explorers collected essential itemsfor Simon Communty Nl and attended Nl Big Sleepout at Nl
Scout Centre Crawfordsbum
In December Squirrels & Beavers attended Lagan Scout Districvs 'Christmas @ ElfnavallV event at Ardnavally Scout
Centre
Squirrels and Beaver5 made Christmas crafts and cardsforthe elderly in Saint Bartholomews Church and Sydenham
Court, SUPPOrted housing for people living with Dementia. At Saint Bartholomev/s Christmas Fayre. craft items made
by Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs were sold.
Volunteer Leaders,'Brown Beaverf {Beaver Scout Leader) &'Kaa' (Cub Scout Leaderl were awarded the Medal of Merit
In February, the Squirrel Drey attended a Belfast County Squirrel event and collected toiletr￿5 for the Simon
Cornmunity Nl
In March Cubs and Scouts had a ¢amp at Nl Scout Centre Crawfordsburn
During the year Beaver Scouts held 2 Sleepovers in the Church Hall
In the autumn and spring all Sections held fundraising actrvtties to support participants atténding the 25 World Scout
Jamboree in South Korea, summer 2023. Two Explorer Scouts Selected for the Nl Contingent, The Wee Buns, and one
Leader as a member of the International Service Team
All Sectlons have been working towards their Chief Scout top awards
All Sertions are involved in donating non-perishable food items, toiletries, and basic cleaning products to a monthly
collection for the FoodBank
The 81" Belfast Scoirt Group is extremely grateful to the Fountainville Scout Development Trust for its continued
financial support enabling the Scout Group to offer exctting activities. outdoor opportunitias. and life skills to the young
people.
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