Trustee’s Annual Report
For the Period 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026
Charity’s Principal Address c/o Cusher Lodge 50 Killycarn Road Loughgilly Armagh BT60 2DG |Mrs Yvonne Browne | Chairperson |C—‘“‘“‘(‘(‘C;SCSC” |Miss|MrsRobertaDancey[Treasurer | —C“‘“CSS™SCS |MrsAubrene DeborahWillis McGrath[Group [Secretay ScoutLeader|[[——s—“‘—~s~s~SCSCS] C—“‘“~S~C~*” |Description ofthe charity’strust_ | Type of governing document The group’s governing documents are those of the Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to Bye Laws of the association, and the policy, organisation and rules of the Scout Association. How the Chairty is constituted The group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all scouts. Trustees selection methods The trustees are appointed in accordance with the policy, organisation and rules of the Scout Association. Risks and Internal Control The group has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include two signatories for payments and through payment of the capitation fees contributes to the Scouts Association's National Accident Insurance Policy.
||Summary ofthe objectives ofthe charity |The purpose ofscouting|Summary ofthe objectives ofthe charity |The purpose ofscouting|
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||set out in its governing document|Scouting exists to actively engage and|
|||support young people in the personal|
|||development empowering them to make|
|||a positive contribution to society.|
|||The values ofscouting|
|||As scouts we are guided by these|
|||values:|
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Integrity—we act with integrity. We|
|||are honest trustworthy and loyal.|
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Respect—we have self- respect and|
|||respect for others|
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Care -we support others are take|
|||care ofthe world in which we live.|
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Belief—we explore our faiths, beliefs|
|||and attitudes.|
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Co-operation —we make a positive|
|||deference we co-operate with others|
|||and make friends.|
|||The scout method|
|||Scouting takes place when young|
|||people in partnership with adults work|
|||together based on the values of|
|||Scouting and:|
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Enjoywhat they are doing and have|
|||fun|
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Take part in activities outdoors and|
|||indoors|
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Learn by doing|
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Share in spiritual reflection|
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Take responsibility and make|
|||choices|
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Undertake new and challenging|
|||activities|
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Make and live by their promise|
||Summary ofthe main activities in|The main objectives were achieved|
||relation to these objectives|through continual badgework,|
|||community
events and activity
centres.|
||Public benefit statement|The group meets the Charity|
|.|.|Commission’s public benefit criteria|
|||under both the advancement of|
|||education and the advancement of|
|||community
developmentheadings.|
Summary of the main achievements of | The various sections of the Scout Group the charity during the year earned badges through the hard work of the scouts and leaders, personally developed through participation in group events and fundraising. Brief statement of the charity's policy on | Reserves Policy reserves The group policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should the income and fundraising activities fall short. The Committee considers that the group should hold approximately £5,000. The Group held reserves of £4,785.41. Investment policy and objectives Investment Policy The group does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer term investments. The group therefore has adopted a risk adverse strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banksor[building][societies]
The trustees declare that they have approved the Trustee’s Report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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