Scouts Twstee Annual Rewt Name of Ch•rny i¥t Ihihitehead Scout Group ,' Charity Registration Number Year Stsrt Date 0210112025 Year End Date 31103r2026 The Purpose of your Charity The purpose of T SCO Grp is to empower young people to contribute positivelyto society iotauy. Nationally and intemalionaiiy. by er¥JagirvJ them in personal development across physKaL irteUectsL sociaL and spiritiwl aspects. The btsfft5 of Scouling within our community are dear. We provide young people with the skius and confidence to be the communities we ser¥& This impact is demonstrated through directfeedbackfnjm (wr members and the wider community. young people tan partiopate in a strucbjred ¢1CUlu which indudes particip*ing in adVenrOuS activitses Safely. Our adult voiurteer5 are provided training to ensure essential The principal address of the Charty 6A Bexh Roal Whitehead r38 9QS The names of ail Charity Trustees Mr N Sharpe Mr D Mcclean Mrs A Mcciean J Moody MrR Beatlie Ms Rad Kydd
Scouts The flnancial year the report relates to 02ffiir2025- 3110Y2026 A summaryofthe Charity's main artivities and achievements in the year The year 2025r2026 has been another dynam and rewarding period for 1st Whitehead Scout Group. marked by growth. achievemenL arKI continued commtlment to provNJing high-qualrty developmentsl opEnItieS for Yn9 people. Across our five SectionsquirrelSl4-6l, Beavers l&-81. Cubs 18-10.51. s¢Jts(I0.S-14I. and Expiorers114-18Fwe have delivered a rich and engagir4J programme that supports skiU5 for life. Fwsonal deveLopmenL and communty involvement Our yOuest 5ertions remain atfuii capacity. with waibng lists in place. reflecting the strong demand for Scouting within the Whitehead commbjnity. Thanks to the dedatiOn of our volunteers and the support of parents young people across all sectnS have tsken part in a varied and challenging programme. eaming numerous badges and developing confidence. resilience. and teamwor Camps. Acknviw and Skius Development This year saw severaL successful section camp& Beavers and Cubs held a joint camp at Whitehead Scout HalL during whth two leaders completed assessments and achieved their NNJhts Away Perniits. Scouts enjoyed a Gimp at Ardnavally Scout Centre. taking part in activitbes such as knrfe skiU5 (making a buiL roaierl, canoeing. pioneerw. and ge0cachlJ. Planning is well underviay for Cub Jamboree and Scout Camp in May. with a fvll Group Camp scheduled for August 2026. The Scout sectM)n continues to grow. supported by the addition of a new Soxrt Leader. Leaders have been progressing through
Scouts their training. with one achievirMJ trir Hiking SupefViW Perm Lookin9 ahead, we are wepaTiNJ to Op a Duke of Edintryjrgh's Award Unit in September 2026 thrwh Sc(MJts Nl. with Leaders currently completing the rewir&l trainhYJ. We remain committed to SUPWrting community events. This year. Ouf young people and leaders attended the RemeMbrae Sunday parade. where we laid a wreath on behalf of the Gr(yJp. Notably. one of our Explorers was selected to escort the High Sheriff IhJrivv4 the servits-an honour that refiects the caiibre and character of wr your¥J memlkrs. 2025r2026 has been an exceptionalyearfor ywth achievement For the fir5ttime in over a decade. yourKJ people across multiple sections have eamed Chf ScrArtAward& the hJhest award available within eath age raNJ squiLs(4-6). 10 UThJ people athieved the Chief Stout Acom Award Beavers IM): 6 ywThJ people <hved the Chief Sc(Mrt Bronze Award Cubs18-10.51: 4 yrj peoAe achVed the Chief Scrt Iver Award Ali recipierts were Celebr atthe Distrirt Avnrd Ceremory at Mossiey MiiL a prthKI moment forfamilies. aders. a1 the Group as a whole. As partof img.temi commitmentto provhjing a saf& modem. a1 sustainable facility. we have submitted an appiicaticm to the Nl Infrastrre Communty Fund. If Su$$fUL the fvryjirvj will sUpt major repaits and UF*Jrades to our Sccth HaiL induding:
Scouts New external ctadding Replacement extemal doors New fascias sofffts and gutterirvj We expert to hear the Lxrtcome of thiq application by 20 April 2026. A statement that the Trustees have had with regard to the Commission's Public Benefft requirement ststutory guidance The Trustees of 1st Whitehead Scout Group have reviewed the Charity Commission Northem Ireland's siabjtory guidano on Pubknc Benefft and are satisfied thatthe group's actNthes continue to meet these requiremen Our programmes are designed to prowde young people with meaningful deveiopmentsl opportu1mb f05tering skiii& confidence. and citizenship in line with Scoutin9 value& We remain commrtted to ensuring that all activtt*s serve the publ benefit and uphold the principles outlined by the CommisstorL A review of the Charity's financial P05Ttion at the end of the year At the dose of the finanaal year. 1st Whitehead Scout Group remains in a stable financial posrkion, ensuring the continued delivery of high4Juaiity Scouting progrdmme& Income has been generated through membership fees fu1raIsIng artivities, and extemal funding y)urces allowing us to support core Operatnal costs and invest in development proiert& Expenditure has been carefuLLy managed. coveriNJ essential running costs. programme resource& Improvem to our fatiirlies. The Trustees have reviewed the finalal position and are satisfied thatthe charity remains financially VFabio with adequate reserves to support futtjre acbvit]es in line with its charTtable objecbves. The financial ststement was reviewed aThJ approved in the Trustees minutes Detsi15 of any fvnds heid by the Charity that was materially in defictt at the end of the year and steps tsken by the Charity Trustees to eliminate the defiut At the end of the financial year. 1st Whitehead Scout Group remain5 in a stsble financial p)5ition, wrth no fvnd5 in material defKiL The Trustees have reviewed the charity's finances and are satiSfd that income experKJiture have been effectively managed to support ongoing activities. Adequate reserves are maintained to ensure su51ainabiiity and the continued delivery of Scouting programmes in alignment with our charrtable objective&
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