Charity's Principal Address 141 Ballynahinch Presbyterian Church Windmill Street Ballynahinch Co. Down BT24 SHB Trustees Colin Stewart Samuel Currie Valerie Neill Rodney Brovm Jane Elliott Structure, Governance and Management The Group's goveming 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 its Tules which are common to all Scouts. The Trustees areappointed in accordancewiththe Policy. Organization 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 ScoLrt Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This Includes the registration. keeping proper accounts and making retums to the Charity Commission as appropriate. Members of the Committee complete 'EssentialInformationforExecutive Committee'training withinthefirst5 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 are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss,these include 2 signatories for ail payments and acomprehensive insurance policy to ensure thatinsurablerisksare covered.
Objectives and Activities 1. The Purposeof Scouting Scouting exists to acttvety engage and support young people in their 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 integrty. we are honest, trust 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 attrtudes. Co-operation -we make a positive difference; we COperate with others and make friends. 3. Thescoutmethod Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and: -enjoy what they are doing and have fun" -take part in activities. indoors and outdoors: -learn by doing. -share in spiritual reflection. -take responsibilty and make choices- -undertake new and challenging activtties: -make and live by their Promise. Main Activities Duringthe Year Following the suspension of the Group due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, the Group reopened the Squirrel, Beaver and Cub sections in late April 2023 with the support of the Strangford District Commissioner and Nl Head Office. Weekly meetings took place up to the end of June 2023. After the summer break, the secb'ons reopened in September 2023. During the year each section In the Group took part in a wide range of events and activities designed to encourage young people in their personal development. These included engaging in badge work, team games etc. 5. Membership asat 31 January 2024 Squirrels Beavers Cubs Scouts Leaders Assistsnts 13 13
Public Benefft Statement The Group meets the Charty Commission's public benefftcriteria under boththe advancement of education and the advancement ofcitizenship. Group Finances The Group's activrties 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 bankaccounts andareconsidered to be in a healthy state. Thebank accounts are monitored on a regular basis. Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charty's trustees: Name.. Colin Stewart Position.. Trustee Date: 15 January 2025