Trustees, Annual Report For the period From {start date) to end date Section A Reference and administration det3ils Chaiity naft OMAGH SCOUT GROUP Other narres the chartty Is thown by Reglstered charity nuirt)er (rf any) HQ regtstrdtion nun)er Charity's principal addre88 27a Cam sie Road Oma Count T rone Postcode Names of the charty twstees vfrto rnanage the charity Trus• Name Offlce (rf any) Dales acted rf not for whole year Iris Graham Tumer Davbd K le-Ewin Janet Howard Geor ÈDOU las Leanne L nn Esther Millar Jennrfer O'Donnell MichAel l.%Aacs Lind5a GrDU Treasurer 10 ex-Grou TaSurer 12 13 14 15 Naff¢s and addSSeS of advise (optional nfoftrétton but encouraged as best prattl) e of advisor Narne Address 1 LT700001 (1st February 2017)
Section B Structure. governance and management DescrptM)n of the rJ)arily's trusls Type of goveming document The Group's goveming d0MentS are those of The Sul Association. They consist of a Royal Charter. whith in lutn gNes authority to the Bye Laws of the Assocotion and The Pobcy, Organisalion and Rules of The Scout Association. (e.g. trust deed. constitution) How thè charily is constrtuted The Gffjup is a trust established under its Nles whith a common to all Scouts. {e.g. Intst. as5(12t•0n. c(¥rpany) Trustee selection methods {e.g. appointed by. elected by) The Tnjstees are appointed in accordan with the Policy. organisatn and Rules of The Scout AssociatM?n. Additional govemance issues (optional Infomwt bul encrjuraged as best pr3cl} You Tfbay choose to include addilbonal infonToIK)n. where relevant. about: The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee, the fferrets of which are 'Chanty Tnjstees, of the Scnut Group which is an educational chanty. As chanty trustees they are responsible for campiying wrth legislation appluble to chatitts. This includes the règistraiion. keeping proper accounts and rrBking relums lo the Chanly ComMissn as appropriate. Policies and procedures adopted for. a) the induc*ion and training of Iruslees., bl trustee. ConSeratn of major risks and the systeffts and procedures to manage them The Committee consists of 3 independent presentateS. Chair. Treasurer and Secretary together with the Group Scout Leaders. indNidual section leaders (rf opted to lake on the responsibility) and parent's representation and meets every 12 rrKJnths. New rnernbe of the Executrrfe Cornrnittee complete 'Essential Infoatn for Executive Con7n?e, training wlthin the fifst 5 months of joining the committee. This Gfoup Executive Comfflitte8 8XiSts to support the Group Scout Leader in meebng the responsibilities of the appointffÈnls and is sponsible for. The maintenance of Group property.. The raising of funds and the adrrwnistration of Gup finance; The insurance of persons, property and equipment; Group public occaSns. Asssting in the recruitment of leaders and olher adult support., Appointing any sub corNruttees Ihat may be required., Appointing Group Adrfmnistrators and Advisors other Ihan those who are elected. 2 LT700001 (1st February 2017)
Section B Structure, governance and management (continued Risk and Internal Control The Group Exècutive Committee has Klenttfied the mapr rtsks to which they believe the Group 6 exposed. these have been revEwed and systems have been established 10 mitigate againsl them. The rroin areas of concem that have been identifd are.. Damage to the building, propèty and equipffnt. The Group would request the use of buikjings, propety and equipffent from neighbouring organisalions su(b as the church. community centre and olher Scoul Groups. Similar reciprocal arrangeffents exist with these organisations. The Group has suffitienl buildings and conlents insurance in place io rrytigate against PenTnent loss. Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and ryembets. The Group through the caprtalion fees contributes to Ihe Scout Associations natn31 accKlent InsUrdn polry. Risk Assessmnls are undertaken before all activrti8S. Reduced income knm fund raising. The Gffjup k8 primarily reliant upon income from SubscnptK>ns and fundraising. The group does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of aCtivitS should there be a TheJor ductIon in incoff. The Committee could raise the value of SubsuiptnS to increase the Inco to the group on an ongoing basis, erther teryordrity or permanenlty. Reduction or loss of leaders. The group is totally relianl upon volunteers to run and adrrwnister the activities of the group. If there was a redCl)n in the number of leaders lo an unacceptable level in a particular SelOn or the group as a whole then there Vuld have to be a conlrdction. consolidaln or closure of a seckn'on. In the Wofst case scenario the complete closure of the Group. ReductKJn or k)ss of men)efs. The Group provides aclivities for all young people aged 6 to 18. If there was a reduction In membership in a particular section or Ihe group as whole then there would have to be a contractK)n, conSolatIon or cknsure of a section. In the worst case scenarK) the conwlete closure of the Group. Rlsk and Internal Control The group has in Place Systeffts of intemal controls that are desffJned to prowde asOnable assuran against material misffAnagement or loss, these inchjde 2 snatorieS for all paynts and a corrprehensrrfe Insuran polw to ensure that insurable rtsks a covered. 3 Lf100001 (1st February 2017)
Section C Objectives and activities The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people ift Iheir personal deVelopnt, empowering them to make a Positive contribUn to socÈty. Surnmary of the Objects of the charity set out In rts goveming docUnt The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values: Intsgrity - We act with integrity., we ar8 honest, trUst)rthY and loyal. Respecl- We have self4espect and spect for Oihets. Care - We support others and take care of the wt)rtd in which we Ipie. 80lief - We explo our faiths. beliets and attitudes. COPeration - We make a positive drfference.. we CoPerate wilh others and make friends. The Scout Method Scouling Lakes place when young people. in partnership with adults, Work together based on Ihe values of Scouting 2nd.. - enjoy what they are doing and have fun - take part in actNities indoors and outdoor5 - leam by doing share in spiritual (eflection - take responsibility and make choices - undertake new and challenging acliwties - make and Ir4e by their Promise. Summary of the activrties in relatK)n to these obiecls Ph l - physical health and fitness. including the impact of diet, dlness and exercise. - development of knoledge, skills. talonts and use Of creative expression. iritual - fa iths. beliefs, and attitudes. LI - Iwing and W11{1ng wilh others, relalKJnship8. community. cutture and diversty. LiLal- identty, err)tTbal aWaness, and emotional expression. AdditiOn81 detads of Ihe objectiV8s and aclivth'es {optK)nal inforfftlon but encournged as best practic£) You may choose to include furthe stateffÈnts. Whe relevant. about: ' policy on grantffAkin9: ' contributK)n Trde by volunteers" ' polw on mvestrrents. publ benefrt stalemerbl The Group ffets Ihe Chaiity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advanCenI of Cits'zenship or development 4 LTT00001 (1st FebNary 2017)
headin Section D Achlevements and performance Summary of the achEvenntS of the charity during the year The Group Suffered a senous loss of adult leaders since 2020. This was trinly due to the effect of the Covid-19 pandenNc which meant the Group was Unab to ffet for sorrE time. Vthen ffetings Estarted only the okler age group ( ExplOr Unit) had Sufflent adu leaders. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts dKI not sume at aw and Explorer Scouts also ran inlo dtlty as they found they dKI not have enough adu leaders io ntinue safely. At present Scout HQ in conjunction wth the County CoMmissner. who is also the Omagh Explorer Scout lÈader-in<harge. are trying to idenlrfy and recruil enough leaders in the area to enable the Group to resume it's adivils. Fortunatety the Omagh Guide Unrts, who use the samè prenyses, continue to run so the Scoul & Guide hall OinS maintained and available. Section E Financial Review Brief Stale1 of the charty's policy on resep4es Reserves Policy The Group's policy on reserves is io hold Suffioent resources lo Continue the charitable acttvities of the group should income and fundrdising actrvrties fall short. The Group Executive Commrttee considers that the group should hobj a Sum equivalent to 6 to 9 ThnthS running costs. in the range of £2.700- £3.800 . The Group hekl reserves of £3.506.04 againsl this at yea end. This Is within the rdnge required for an operating expenses resep4e. Quantrfy and explain any designaln$ Details of any funds rwterially in deftit (circumslances plus Sieps to eliminate) Furtherfinanaal review details (optK)nal information) YO may choose to indude addItnal Investment Policy
the charty's principal Sources of funds (including any fundraiSing)-, The Group does not have Sufflent funds Io invest in bnger lern investments. The Gup has Iherefofe adopted a iisk averse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds a held in cash using onty mainstream banks or building socieles. how expenditure has supported the key obpctives of the chanty: investrrenl polw and obi8caives Section F Other Optional Information Plans lor future periods (detaits of any signrficant activites planned to achieve them) As mentioned in Seclion D above efforts to Klentfy and recruit new adult leaders a ongoing. Section G Declaration The Iruslees declare Ihat they have approved the trusiees. rBport above Sgned on behalt of the charty's trustees SnalUre(S) Full naffe(s) Pogtion (eg Secretary. Chair) Twstee Truslee Date 6 LT700001 (1st February 2017)