In Re Ch ri12 Charity's Principal Address 1° Ballynahinch Presbyterian Church Windmill Street Ballynahinch Co. Down BT24 SHB Trustees Colin Slewart Samuel Currie Valerie Neill Rodney Brown Jane Elliott Structure, Govemance and Management The Group's governing documents are those of TheScoutAssociation. Theyconsistof a Royal Charter. which in tum gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The Group is a trust established under ils rules which are common to all Scouts. TheTrustees are appointed in accordan a wittr,. .he PGiiCy. Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee, the members of which are the Charity Trustees of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trusteesthey are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This Includes the registration. keeping propeT accounts and making retums to the Charity Commission as appropriate. Members of the Committee complete 'EssentialInformationforExecutive Commiltee'trainingwithinthefirst5 monthsofjoining the committee. The committee exists to support the Groupscout Leader Sn meeting the responsibilities of the running of theGroup. Risks and Intemal Control The Group has in place systems of intemal controls that a designed to prowde reasonable assurance against material mismanagementor loss,these include2 signalories for ail paymentsand acomprehensive insurance policy to ensurelhat insurable risksare covered.
Objectives and Activities 1. The Purposeof Scouting Scouting exlsts to actively engage and support young peoplein Iheir personal development. empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. 2. The Valuesof Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integrity- We act with integrity" we are honest, tnJst worthy 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 differen. we c¢x)perate with others and make friends. 3. The Scout Method Scouting takes place whenyoungpeople, in partnetship with adults. work togetherbased on the values of Scouting and.. -enjoy what they are doing and have fijn: -take part in activities, indoors and outdoors. -leam by doing. -share in spiritual reflection., -take responsibility and make cf.Foices' -undertake new and challengir,s activrties. -make and live by their Promise. 4. Main Activities Ouringthe Year Due to the Corona virus pandemic, all meetings of the various sections had been suspended. No meetings took place during the year to 31 March 2023. However, due to interest from the local community and a number of local parents willing to become leaders in the Scout Group, it was proposed to reopen the Cub, Beaver and Squirrels sections in late April 2023 wtth the support of the Strangford District Commissioner and Nl Head Office. Enrollment has been encouraging with weekly meets'ngs take Pla up to the end of June. This early period has been successful and the Leaders look forward to the sections reopening in September 2023. S. Membership asat 31 January 2023 Beavers Cubs Scouts Leaders Assistants
Public Benefit ststement The Group meets the Charty Commission's public benefftcriteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement ofcitizenship. Group Finances The Group's activities are funded by annual membership subscriptions, fund raising and Education grants. The Group's policy is to maintain sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the Group should Income and fundraising activities fallshort. The funds of the Group areretained in bank accounts andareconsidered to be a h¥31thy state. Thebank accounts are monttored on a regular basis. Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the chanty's trustees: Signature.. Full name: Position.. Date..