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Term 2017
2018
Trustees Annual Report
1st April 2018- 31 March 2019
Registered Charity Name:
2nd Bangor IAbbeyl Scout Group
Charity Re8lStration Number: NIC104067
The Trustee5'.
Mrs Pamela Dunseath
Mr David Dunseath
Mrs Carol O'Boyle
Mr Stuart FerBU50n
Canon Ronald Ne5bitt
The Scout Assoclatlon exlsts to promote the development of young people in achieving their full
physical, Intellectual, soclal and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as
members of their local, national and international communities and as a 8roup this purpose
underpins everything we do.
As the trustees for 2. Bangor (Abbey) Scout group we incorporate our benefit statement into our
programmes, empowering youn8 people to make positive contributions to Society through bein8
engaged and Supported in their personal development, includin8 physically, Intellectually, sociallv
and spirltually. This beneflt Is demonstrated through Scoutin8 makln8 a positive Impact in our
communities,. preparing young people to be active citizens- embracin8 and contributin8 to social
change,. beln8 diverse a5 the communities in which we operate. These are evidenced by feedback
from our beneficiaries and the wider community. There 15 no harm arlsing from our purposes.
Scouting operates wlthln a framework of safety to enable young people to take part in adventurous
activities safely. Scouting beneficiaries are children youn8 people. The only private beneflt from th15
purpose is that Adult Volunteers are trained to deliver the programme. but this Is Incidental and
nece55ary because It Is needed to operate In today's society working with young people.
The group is sponsored by 8an8or Abbey Church of Ireland. We have no Ilabilitles and our assets are
limited to a small amount of campin8 equipment l.e. tents. shelters and cooking equlpment and also
trailer which is approachlng the end of its life.
Here is a short report from each sertion..
2 Bangor (Abbey) Beaver5
Beavers have had a great year wlth approx. 30 Beavers, We are fostering an environment of
cooperation and friendship within our Beaver Colony and encouraging the children to help one
another and work and play together whilst they learn about the world around them and work
toward5 their badges.
Beavers enjoyed a trip to Armagh Planetarium this year, picked up by coach in the morning they
enjoyed a road trip before they were taken on a tour of the planetarium. Beavers made rockets,
visited the 3d experience and enjoyed learning some new facts about space.

Beavers completed their World Challenge, teamwork challenge, cook, experiment, faith and space
badges and 6 Beavers obtained their bronze Chlef Scout Award, the highest award a Beaver can
achieve.
Cubs had a fantastic year wlth approK. 30 cubs In the pack. We spent th15 year V￿rkIng on a varietv
of badges including communicator, community impact, navigator. environmental conservatlon and a
variety of water 5POrt badges.
Cubs and Scouts enjoyed a summer camp at The Venture Centre in Isle of Man. The cubs had
fantastic time and a variety of water activities including canoeing, kayaking, coasteering and 8or8e
walkin8. They also enjoyed land based activities like archery, rifle shooting and hi8h ropes.
The Scout sectlon contlnues to grow and we were delighted to join with the Cubs on a 4 day trip to
151e of Man. Thls15 our second year at the Venture Centre and It ha5 become a firm favourite.
Scouts took part in a number of Ilghtwel8ht camping expedltions and overnlght hikes. Thev
attended the county climbing day and achleved thelr backwoods cooking and survlval skills badges.
They a150 took part in the County Cllmbln8 day for the first time, thls was a great Introduction to
climbin8 for the Scouts that took part.
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