| Type ofgovemingdocument | The 26th Scout Group's governing documents arethoseof |
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| The Scout Association. The documents consist of a Royal | |
| Charter, whichintumgives authority totheBye Laws of the | |
| iation and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The | |
| (e.9. trust deed, constitution) | Association. |
| How the charityisconstihrted | Groupis afustestablished under itsruleswhich are |
| to allScouts. | |
| (e.9.trust, association, company) | |
| Trustee selection methods | Trustees are appointedinaccordance withthePolicy, |
| (e.9. appointed by, electedby) | and Rules of The Scout Association. |
| Additionalgovernanceissues(optionalinformation but encouraged as bestpractice) | |
| Youmay choosetoinclude additional | Executive Committee, |
| information,whererelevant, about: | members of which are the 'Charity Trustees' of the |
| Group whichis aneducational charity. As charity | |
| they are responsibleforcomplyingwithlegislation | |
| bletocharities.Thisincludes the registration, | |
| ing proper accounts and making returns to the Charity | |
| mission as appropriate. | |
| Policies and procedures adopted for; | |
| a)the induction and trainingoftustees; | Committeeconsists of 3 independent representatives, |
| b)trustee' considerationofmajor risks | ,Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group |
| andthe systems and proceduresto | Scout Leaders, individual section leaders (if opted totake |
| manage them | the responsibility) and parent's representation and meets |
| 3 months. | |
| oftheExecutiveCommittee complete'Essential | |
| forExecutive Committee'training within thefirst | |
| monthsofjoiningthe committee. | |
| Group ExecutiveCommitteeexiststo support the | |
| Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the | |
| andisresponsible for: | |
| maintenanceofGroup property; | |
| raising of funds and the administration of Group | |
| insurance of persons, property and equipment; | |
| public occasions; | |
| inthe recruitment of leaders and other aduh | |
| any sub committeesthatmay be required; | |
| Group Administrators and Advisors other than |
| Belief-Weexplore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. | |
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| Coopemtion-Wemake a positive difference;weco- | |
| operate with others and make friends. | |
| TheScoutMethod | |
| Scouting takes place when young people,inpartnership | |
| adults,worktogether basedonthe | |
| of Scouting and: | |
| enjoy what they are doing and have fun | |
| takepartinactivities indoors and outdoors | |
| -learn by doing | |
| shareinspiritual reflection | |
| takeresponsibility and make choices | |
| -undertake new and challenging activities | |
| - make and livebytheir Promise. | |
| Summary of the main activitiesinrelation | The Charityprovidesarange of activitieswhichembrace |
| to these objects | the ValuesofScouting and promote physical, social and |
| intellectualskills.These include: physical activitiesvr,hich | |
| earn badges and awards;teamgames wtrichdevelop | |
| co-operation and respect;craftwork whichenhances | |
| thinking and planning skills; tripswhichpromote | |
| knowledge of science andthenaturalworld(e.g. | |
| zoological gardens, planetarium); camping trips. |
| Youmaychoosetoinclude | |
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| statements,whererelevant, about: | |
| .policy on | |
| .contribution made by | |
| 'policy on investments. | |
| Public benefitstatement | 25th Scout Group meets the Charity Commission's |
| benefit criteria underbo*rthe advancement of | |
| and the advancement of citizenship or community | |
| Summary ofthemain achievementsof | |
| the charity during the | |
| Charity has continuedtopromote the physical, | |
| intellecfual, social and spiritual development of children and | |
| young people, Their involvement with the Charity has helped | |
| develop a range of core values within these young | |
| ,which will empower themtomakeapositive | |
| tocommunity and society. These values include | |
| ,loyalty, tolerance, respect, care, empathy and co- | |
| .Nurturing these values prepares the young | |
| tobecomeactive citizens and enables them to | |
| and contribute to social changeasthey enter |
| Group'spolicyonreservesistohold | |
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| tocontinuethecharitable activitiesofthe | |
| incomeandfundraising activitiesfallshort. | |
| ExecutiveCommitteeconsiders that thegroup | |
| asumequivalentto36months runningcosts, | |
| Quantify and explain any designations | |
| Details of any funds materiallyindeficit | |
| (circumstancesplussteps to eliminate) | |
| Further financial review details (optional information) | |
| Youmaychooseto include | |
| information,whererelevant, | |
| .the charity's principal sourcesof | |
| (including any fundraising | |
| .how expenditure has supportedthekey | Group Executive regularly monitors the levels of bank |
| objectives of the charity; | and the interest rates receivedtoensure the group |
| maximum value and incomefromits banking | |
| Occasionally this may involve usingan | |
| that requires a period of notice before funds may | |
| withdrawn, before doing so the Group Executive | |
| considers the cash flow requirements. | |
| .investment policy and objectives | |
| Plans for future periods (details of any | |
| significant activities plannedtoachieve | |
| them) |