1[st] Lurgan Scout Group
Registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC104109
Trustees and Management Committee at 31 March 2024
Neil McIlwaine (Group Scout Leader)
James Stewart
Denise Robinson
Amanda McIlwaine
Peter Gough
The Trustees have studied the N.I. Charity Commission’s statutory guidance on the public benefit requirement and consider that they have complied with it in full.
Structure and Management
1[st] Lurgan Scout Group is a standalone organisation which is affiliated to the Northern Ireland Scout Association. Its membership is limited to young people aged 6 to 25 living in the wider Lurgan area.
1[st] Lurgan Scout Group met 30 times during the year.
The leaders during the year were:
Neil McIlwaine (Scout Leader)
Glyn Dando (Scout Leader)
Leslie Babes (Scout Leader)
James Stewart (Scout Leader
Richard Bell (Scout Leader)
Neil Williamson (Scout Leader)
Paul Best (Cub Leader)
Stephen Serplus (Cub Leader)
Alyson Mcilkenny (Cub Leader)
Ellie Stringer (Cub leader)
Matthew Cousins (Helper with the Cubs)
Louise McKinstry (Beaver Leader)
Purposes
The Scout Group is established to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
Group Membership
As per census 31 January 2024
Beavers 12 Cubs 11 Scouts 14
Achievements
Beaver badges awarded:
14 Activity awards
Cub badges awarded:
14 various proficiency badges
Scout badges awarded:
13 Investiture badges
Public Benefit
During the year the members of the Scout Group took part in a full and balanced programme of active games, craft, stories, visits, camps and talks to educate and develop them physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Parents reported that their children looked forward to meetings and membership was full throughout the year.
Key Activities:
Beavers:
Regular Friday night programs
Cubs:
Camp to Crawfordsburn
Archery night
Scouts:
Camp to Gosford
Camp to Shepherd Lodge Archery night
Financial Review
Beavers:
Income for the year totalled £0.68. After expenses of £30.20 there was a deficit for the year of £29.52. Cash at the bank and in hand totalled £664.41.
Cubs:
Income for the year totalled £1,571. After expenses of £2,948.17 there was a deficit of £1,377.17. Cash at the bank and in hand totalled £1,827.01.
Scouts:
No 1 Account (World Vision Account):
Income for the year totalled £522.02. After expenses of £391.05 there was a surplus for the year of £130.97. Cash at the bank and in hand totalled £288.99.
No.2 Account (Main Account):
Income for the year totalled £2,215. After expenses of £1,950.05 there was a surplus for the year of £264.95. Cash at the bank and in hand totalled £1,522.64.
Declaration
| The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees Report above. | The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees Report above. |
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| Signed on behalf of the charity trustees | |
| Name Signature | Position Date |
| James Stewart | Assistant SL 2/8/24 |
| Neil McIlwaine | Group Scout Leader 2/8/24 |
| Denise Robinson | Cub Leader 4/8/24 |
| Amanda McIlwaine | Squirrel leader 4/8/24 |
| Peter Gough | Gift Aid Secretary 2/8/24 |