1st Pomero Scout Grou Charit Re istratlon No: NIC104103 TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 1ST ril 2023- 31" March 2024 Our or8anlsatlon Is based at: Pomeroy Presbyterian Church Hall, l Edendoit Road, Pomeroyi Dungannon, County Tyrone, BT70 2RW. Charity Trustees: Donnas Kelly lan Irwin {Chairperson) Heather Irwin Andrew Mcclean Our governing document is: The Royal Charter of the Scout Association 4th January 1912, as amended by supplemental charters dated 2810311949, 1810211959. 0510511967 and 1910711991. Purposes of our charity: Promoting the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, a5 individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. Publlc and Prlvate Beneflt of our charlty: THE TRUSTEES HAVE HAD REGARD TO THE CHARITY COMMISSION'S PUBLIC BENEFIT REQUIREMENT STATufoRY GUIDANCE l. The benefrt which flows from our purpose is that young people are empowered to make a positive contribution to society through being engaged and supported in their personal development, including physically, intellectually. socially and spiritually. 2. This benefit is demonstrated through Scouting making a positive impact in our communities; preparing young people to be active citizens; embracing and contributing to social change; being as diverse as the communities in which we operate. These are evidenced by feedback from our beneficiaries and the wider community. 3. There is no harm arising from our purposes. Scouting operates within a framework of safety to enable young people to take part in adventurous activities safely. 4. Scoutinls beneficiaries are children and young people. 5. The only private benefit from this purpose is that Adult Volunteers are trained to deliver the programme, but this is incidental and necessary because it is needed to operate in toda¢s society working with young people
Maln actlvltles to further purposes for publlc benefft: Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Revlew of the ear: Section Squirrels Beavers Cubs Scouts Young Leader5 Leader5 2023-2024 Grou actlvitles: th End of year trip to Bety5 Ice Cream on Monday 22nd May 2023 and to Airtastic 29 May 2023 th Attended Remembrance Day service in Altedesert Parish Church on Sunday 12 November 2024 Includlng wreath laylng at Pomeroy Presbyterfan ReMernbran evenlng service. Carol sin8in8 at Corkhill PNH in Dember 2024. All sections attended panto in Coalisland craic theatre in January 204. Attended Founderfs day service in Pomeroy Presbyterian Church on Sunday 19 February 2024. uirrels: Leader5: Carol McElmurry & Jennifer Irwin Varied programme including activities which as games, stories. colourin& card making and pancake making. Beavers: Leaders: Noelle Moore & Keith Moore Young Leader: Jodie Moore Programme of badge work including recycling, creativity, and faith, reading, and cooking. Programme of activities including arts & crafts, colouring and garnes. Cubs Scouts: Leaders: Peter Gilkinson, Philip Irwin & Heather Roulston Varied programme includinB badge work includin8 Arts&craft, DIY, naturalist badge, tent building, wreath making, knot making, fitness, horticulture and cooking. Revlew of our charltvs flnanclal posltlon as at 31st March 2024 Our funds are in a healthy state and we do not have any debts or funds in materlal deficit. We do not currently have a reserves policy but collect subscriptions and fees on a regular basis in order to satisfy contingencies and anticipated expenses.
Agreed by all Trustees Slgned by lan Irwln (Chairperson of ISI Pomeroy Scouts): Date: 3 Ico fizL)Vè