Independent examinerfs report to the charity trustees of 48th West Belfast
Scout Group NIC103940
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2018, which are attached.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
with the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to=
exarnine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the prO￿dureS laid down in the general Directions gNen by the
Commission under section 65(9){b) of the Charrties Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my
examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison
of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items
or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations frorn you as charity trustees concerning
any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to
believe..
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understsnding of the accounts to be
reached
I have completed my examination and have no COn￿mS in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed
above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northem
Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Name.. Mr Thomas Scott
Relevant professional qualificati
Address: 8 Dorchester Garder￿, Ne
Signature
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48 West Belfast Scout Group
NIC 103940
Trustees Annual Report l April 2017- 31 March 2018
Trustees in 2016
Mr James Shaw MBE., Mrs Eileen Wilton: Mrs Mary Morrison, Mr William Humphrey MLA
Charity Purpose
The principal function is to help young people to become empowered to make a postlive contribution to
society through being engaged and supported in their personal development induding physically,
intellectually, socially and spiritually.
Main Activities
The Scout Group fU￿11S its charitable funciions and public benefit through a range of adivities. Primarily the
various sections of the Group follow the ScoLrt Association programme of training and instruction enabling
young people to achieve vanous awards and badges which are structured to deliver the purpose outlined
above. The sections have made a number of visits during the year for example to activity ￿ntreS and to
civic Servi￿ eg Belfast City Hall and PSNI station. The Group has interacted with others such as local
senior citizens to develop their sense of service and have carried out clean up events in the local area. As
a consequence of Sery1￿ linked to outdoor activrties the Group has benefitted the l¢xal area.
There was no hami flowing from the CharrtEs purposes and there was no private benefrt
Publbc Benefit requirement
The Trustees are made aware of their and the chariiies obligations to meet the objectNes of the charity and
scrulinise the work of all those COn￿Med with the day to day management and leadership of the various
sections. Training is carried out through the parent organization - the Scout Association.
Financial Position
The Group had an income sufficient to meet OLrtgoings during the year after taking account of maintenance
work drawn from earmarked reserves. The Trustees are content that Ihere are no cOn￿mS as to the
viability of the Group. The Scout Hall in vthich the Group meets is ovmed by the Group but is in the
trusteeship of the Scout Association Trust Corporats"on.
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