Trustees, Annual Report
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Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
ANAHILT SCOUT GROUP
other names the charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any}
HQ registration number
Charity's principal address
244 Ball
nahinch Road
Hillsborou
Postcode
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee Name
Office (if any)
Dates acted if not
for whole year
Mr Laurence Hooke
Miss Mavis Kirk BEM
MrAlan Jess
Mr David Elliott
Mr Crai
Paterson
Dr David Suitor
Mr Thomas Stewart
Miss Ellie Paterson
Chair
Secreta
Treasurer
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12
13
14
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Names and addresses of advisers {optional information but encouraged as best practice)
Type of advisor
Name
Address
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Section B
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity's trusts
Type of governing document
The Group's governing documents are those of the The
Scout Association. They consist ot 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.
(e.g. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
The Group is a trust established under its rules which are
common to all Scouts.
(e.g. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
(e.g. appointed by, elected by)
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy,
Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Additional governance issues (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
You may choose to include additional
information, where relevant, about..
The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee.
The chair is our Group Scout Leader and the rest of the
members are section leaders from within the Group. They
are the 'Charity Trustees, of the Scout Group which is an
educational charity. As charity trustees they are aware that
they are responsible for complying with legislation
applicable to charities. This incl udes the registration,
keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity
Commission as appropriate.
Policies and procedures adopted for..
a> the induction and training of trustees.,
b} trustee, consideration of major risks
and the systems and procedures to
manage them
The Group Executive Comrnittee exists to support the
Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the
charity, the maintenance and insurance of Group property.,
the raising of funds and the administration of Group
finance.
The insurance for members of the Group is covered under
our subscriptions to Scout HQ.
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Section B
Structure* governance and management (continued)
Risk and Internal Control
The Group Executive Committee has identified risks that
they believe the group is exposed to.
Damage to the building. The Group would request the use
of buildings, from neighbouring organisations such as our
local churches and equipment from other Scout Groups.
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. As
mentioned above, the Group through the capitation fees
contributes to the Scout Associations national accident
insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before
all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The Group is primarily
reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising.
The group holds a small reserve to ensure the continuity of
activities should there be a reduction in income. The
Committee could raise the value of subscriptions to
increase the income to the group on an ongoing basis,
either temporarily or permanently.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally 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 a particular section or the group as
a whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure of the Group.
Reduction or loss of members. The Group provides
activities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a
reduction in membership in a particular section or the group
as whole then there would have to be a contraction,
consolidation or closure of a section. In the worst case
scenario the complete closure of the Group.
Anahilt Scout Group 103961

Section C
Objectives and activities
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.
Summary of the objects of the charity
set out in its governing document
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-respect 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 wtth others and make friends.
The Scout Method
Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership
with adults, work together ba*d on the
values of Scouting and..
enjoy what they are doing and have fun
take part in activities indoors and outlloors
learn by doing
share in spiritual reflection
take responsibility and make choices
undertake new and challenging activities
make and live by their Promise.
Summary of the main activities in
relation to these objects
The aim of the charity is acheived through a programme of
games, craft, activities and the badgework scheme. We
also take part in Scout District events and Community
activities.
Additional details of the objectives and activities (optional information but encouraged as best practice)
You may choose to include further
statements, where relevant, about..
policy on grantmaking-
contribution made by volunteers"
policy on investments.
Public benefit statement
The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit
criteria under both the advancement of education and the
advancement of citizenship or community development
headings.
Anahilt Scout Group 103961

Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of
the charity during the year
Our Scout Group Sections and Table Tennis Club met
throughout the year and took part in events run by the
Lisburn District as well as running our programme of badge
related activities. At the annual census at the start of 2023
we registered 47 young people {12 Beavers. 21 Cubs and
14 Scouts). The Cubs had a residential weekend at Lorne
Guiding Centre and Scouts had a weekend at the Lisburn
District Bothy in the Moumes, these were both well
attended. The table tennis club met on thursday nights wth
around 10 members and they ran a junior section on
tuesday evenings with 4 to 6 under 18's attending regulary
and had 2 teams entered in the East Down Churches
League.
We
decorated the back room of our hall and purchased new
magnetic white boards during the year. We have still to
complete our storage extension but materials have been
purchased from a local Builders Merchant and floor and
wall sections have been prefabricated, we do hope to have
it done by spring 2024.
Section E
Financial Review
Brief statement of the charity's policy on
reserves
Reserves Policy
The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient
resources to continue the charitable activities of the group
should income and fundraising activities fall short. The
Group Executive Committee considers that the group
should hold a minimum sum equivalent to 6 months
running costs, circa £1,500. The seperate sections may
also keep a reserve for future purchases of equipment etc.
The Group Executive held £4,446 at year end, well above
the level required for operating expenses. After spending
£3,732 on materials and decorating the back room the
Maintenance Fund had a balance of £6,821 at year end.
Quantify and explain any designations
Details of any funds materially in deficit
(circumstances plus steps to eliminate)
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Further financial review details (optional information)
You may choose to include additional
information, where relevant, about".
the charity's principal sources of funds
(including any fundraising).,
Investment Policy
The Group's Income and Expenditure is very small and as
a Consequen￿ does not have sufficient funds to invest in
longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The
Group has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the
investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using
only mainstream banks or building societies requiring I￿0
signatures.
how expenditure has supported the key
objectives of the charity,.
investment policy and objectives
Section F
Other Optional Information
Funding is in place for our storage extension and while we
have had trouble sourcing a contractor this has now been
sorted. We hope to have this completed by Spring 2024.
Plans for future periods {details of any
signif icant activities planned to achieve
them)
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
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Position (eg Secretary, Chair)
Date
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