## **Trustee Annual Report Form** 

**All Girlguiding Ulster Charities are governed by the Royal Charter and Bye-laws.** 

**The Purpose of each of these Charities is to educate girls and young women to help them develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their Community and the wider world.** 

**Name of Charity as it appears on the Register and any other names it may be known by** 

1[st] Tempo Brownie Unit 

**NI Charity Commission Number** 

104151 

**The principal address of the Charity – this should be the address that was used at the time of registration with the Charity Commission** 

The Guide Association 30 Station Road, Holywood, Co Down, BT18 0BP 

**The names of all Charity Trustees on the date the report was approved and all individuals who served as Charity Trustees during the year** 

Carole Graham Jayne Veitch 

**The financial year the report relates to – for example, 1[st] April 2016 to 31[st] March 2017** 

1[st] April 2023 to 31[st] March 2024 




**A summary of the Charity’s main activities to further its purposes for the public benefit and the main achievements in the year** 

We had an average membership of 18 girls during the financial year to 31[st] March 2024. During the year, the Brownie members had opportunities to work towards a variety of interest and challenge badges. We continued with the new Girlguiding programme and earned a number of Skill Builder badges and completed the Unit Meeting Activities.  We continue to ensure that each girl is challenged to reach her full potential while having fun in a safe girl only space. 

There was no harm flowing from the Charities purposes and there was no private benefit. 

**A statement that the Trustees have had regard to the Commission’s Public Benefit requirement statutory guidance** 

The trustee is aware of the public benefit requirement. 

**A review of the Charity’s financial position at the end of the year** 

The opening balance as at 1[st] April was £2,252.94. During this financial year, we had expenses in craft materials, badges and awards. The closing balance as at 31[st] March 2024 was £2,147.77. There are no debts. 




**Details of any fund held by the Charity that was materially in deficit at the end of the year and steps taken by the Charity Trustees to eliminate the deficit** 

No funds were in deficit at the year end. 

**One or more of the Charity Trustees must sign and date the box below.** 


6[th] September 2024