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2016-12-31-annual-report

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Trustees, Annual Report For the period From Islart dal81 lo end dale Section A Refèrence and administration details Charity name 6th Lisburn Scout Group Other names the charity 18 known by Registered charity number lif any) HQ regislr81ion numb8r Charity's principal addre8$ Killane Avenue Old Warren Lisbum Poslcode 8T28 1PX Names of the charity Iru8180s who manage the charlly Tfu•t•8 N4m• Offl¢o (If inyl Dat•8 Il¢t•d If not for whol• yoar Mark Hamill C8lhie Garrett Kirstino Jordan Chai er8on 10 11 12 13 14 15 Names and addr9s59s of advisers lopllonal inform81ion but encouraged 86 best practice) e of advisor Name Address 1 LT100001 (1st February 2017}

Section B Structure, governance and management Description ol the charty'5 trusts Type of governing dtxumenl The Group's goveming documents are those of The Scout Association. They con¥isl of 8 Roy81 Charter, which in turn 9ive5 authority lo the Bye Laws of the Ass¢xialion and The Policy. Organisalion and Rules of The Scout Assoclalion. (e.9. trust deed. Gonstilulvjn) How the charilyls constituted The Group is a trust ￿tablIshed under ils rul68 vlhlch are common lo all Scouts. le.g. Irusl. associauon. company) Tnjslee 881eclion mothod8 le.g. appointed by, elected by) The Trustees ara appolnled in a¢cordancts with the Policy, Organi88lion and Rules ol The Scout Association. Addrtional governance issues loplbnal information bul encour8ged as best procticel You may choose to includ8 additional information, wher6 relevant, about.. The Group is man8ged by the Group Executive Committee, the m8mbers of which are the Group Scout Leader and the leader8 of il's dlfferenl seclions. As charity Iruslees they are responsible for comptying with legl$lalion applicable to charit188. This includes the itsgislialion, k8eplng pioper ac￿unIS and m8king relufns lo the Chadty Commisslon as appropil81e. Pollci8$ and procedu￿3 adopted for.. 81 th? induction and training of trustees,, bl Iruslee, considefallon of major ri8k8 and the syslams and pro¢edur88 to manage them Th1¥ Group Exg¢ulive Committee is responsible for., The mointenance of Group property.. The raising of funds and the administrallon of Group finance., The in8uran¢e of per80ns. property and equlpment., Group publlc occasions.. Assisllng in the recruilmenl of leader5 and other adult 5UPPOrt,' Appointing any Sub commlttees that may be requlred.. Appointing Group Admini8lralor8 and Advisors other than th08e who ore elethd. 2 LT7¢XIOOI (1st February 2017}

Section B Structure, governance and management (continued Rlsk and Intgrnal Control ISpeclm8n 11 The Group Executive Committee has identified the maj risks lo which they believe the Group is exposed. these have been ieviewed and 8yslems have been established lo miligale against them. The main areas of concern that have been idenlffièd are- Damage to the building, wopety and tquipmenl. The Group ￿Uld reque81 the use of bulldlngs, property and equipment from neighbouring org8nisations 8Ltch as thé church, community centre and other Scout Groups. Similar reGiproc81 arrangem8nls exist with these organisations, The Group has sufficient buildings and cont6nls insuran¢$ in place lo miligale again51 pem)anonl loss. Injury lo188d8r8, help8rs, 8UPPOrtaf5 and membars. The Group through th& capilalion fees contributes to the Scout Associations nollonal accident in8urance policy. Risk Asse8$monls are undertaken before all aclivi1I88. Reduced Income from fund rai81ng. The Group is prlrn#rlty rglianl upon income from sub5criplions and fundraising. The group does hold a reserve lo ensure the conlinuily of aclivlli88 8houl¢J there be a m8joi reduction in inGome. The Commrtlee could raise the value of 8ubscriplion$ lo Incroase the In¢ome lo the group on an ongolng bas18, either temporarily w p&rm8nenlly. Reduction or1085 of leaders. The group 18 totally reliont upon volunteer8 to run and administer the 8clivitie5 Of the group. If there wa8 a redudion in the number of leaders to an unacceplable18vel in a Part￿ular section or the group a8 a wholg then there would have lo bg a conlracllon, consolidation or closure of a $eclion. In the worst case scenario the complete c108ur6 of the Group. Reduelion of108s ol members. The Group provides aclivilie5 for all young people aged 610 14. If there was reduction in membership irb 4 Particular section or the group as whole then there would have lo be a contraction, consolidatson or closure of a section. In the wor8t case Scenario the eomplelo closure of the Group. Rl8k and Int•rn•l Control Ispeclmen 2} The group has in place system8 of inlemal controls that 8re designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 Signatories for all payments and a comprehensive insuranc6 policies to ensure that in8urnble rlsks are covered. 3 LT700001 {1st Febwary 2017)

Seetion C Objectlves and a¢tivitles The Purpotso of Scouting Seouling exi51s lo actively engage and support young peoplg in thalr person81 development, empowering them lo make a positlV8 conlributbn to Soclety. Summary of the objects of the eharity Sel out in ils goveming document Thè v•lU￿ of Scoutlng As Scou15 wg are guided by these values.. Int•grlty- We act with Inlegrity,. wa are hon881. trustsvorthy and loyal. R•sp•ct. We have 88lf-r88pocI and r88pecl for olh8r8. Care - We support others and take ¢are ol th& wortd in which we live. Bell•f - We expiore our f811h$, belief8 and attitud88. C04>p•ratlon - W8 mak8 a p08ilive differenc•; we Cov optsrale with others and make friends. Tho Scout M•thod Scouting lakes place when young people. In p•rtnef8hlp with adu￿8, work together based on the value8 of Scouting and.. enjoy what thay aio doing and have fun lake part in activities indoors and outdoor8 learn by dolng Share in spiritual reflection lake ￿SponSIbl11ty and make choice8 undertake new and challenging activlllos make and live by their Promise. Summ8ry of the maln a¢livilie8 in relation lo these objects All our sections have a full and varled programm• wh8r8 the members undertake badgework, a8 laSd out by thè Scout A8$0¢i8llon, and also learn lrfe skills and values that they will carry over into their adult years. Additional details of tho objective8 and aclivi1188 lopllonal Infomalion bul en¢our8ged as be$1 practice) You may choos• to include furth8T statements. whèré ralevant. about.. ' poliey on grantmoking., contribution madg by volunteers., 4 LT70000111$1 February 2017)

policy on investments. Public benefit stalemgnt The Group meets the Charity Commission'$ public benefit criteria under both tho advancement of education and the advancement of citvi¢nship or community development headin Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of th8 charity during the year We continue lo maintain our numbers year on year. A8 detailed abovè we continu8 to provide a varied and inlgresting programme. Our member8 take part in dlstrlct evens such as football compelllion8. archery events, expondite competitions and qurzzes. We 8150 grrange themed activities al certain lime5 Of the year i.e. Hall¢)ween Partiès. Chri8tma8 movie screening$ •nd end of year partles. Wg also lake part in Our annual Sl. George's Day parade and our annual C8rol service. We have & prize night èach year when 811 Ihg sections como together lo recognise the achlevemants of our mèmbers over thepast aar. Section E Financial Review Brlef slalomonl of the charfty's policy on reserv•$ Ro••r¥•• Pollcy The Group's poli¢y on reserves is to hold 8ufficienl rasource8 to conlSnue the charitsbl8 activities of the group should income and fundr818ing adivilie3 fo118hort. Quantify 8nd exp181n any d&8ignations Details of any funds materially in dgficil Icircumslances plus $lep8 to eliminate) 5 LT700001 (1st February 2017)

Further financial review details loplional informationl You may choos• lo inelude additional information. where relevant. about.. the charity's principal source8 of funds lincluding any fundr8isingl', Invo8tm•nt Pollcy The Group does not havfr sufficient funds to invest in longer tsrm invèslmenls. Th8 Group has therefore adopted a risk avorse Strategy lo tha investment of ils funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or bullding societies. how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., • investmant policy and objecliveB Section F Other Optional Information Al pre68nt We 8re considering lundraislng avenues lo allow U5 to purcha8e new camping equipment. 2016 81so marked the 50th anniversary of our Scout Group ond we are 90ing lo replace the Scout flag lo mark this event. Plans for future periods Idelai18 of any 81gnificanl activities p18nned tQ achieve them) Sectlon G Declaralion The Iru81ees decl8re that th8y have approved tha tru$teo8' r•port above Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels} Full namolsl Mark Hamill Position (eg Secretary, ChaiTI Chairperson Dale 6 LT7W001 (1st February 20171