Trustee Annual Report Form – 2023/24 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] Ballyclare Brownie Unit 

NI Charity Commission Number 

105511 

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

28 Grange Valley Avenue, Ballyclare, BT39 9HF 

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

Ms Angela Robinson Mrs Allyson Jane McCullough Mr Rhonda Gamble 

1[st] April 2023 – 31[st] March 2024 



A summary of the Charity’s main activities to further its 


This year our Brownie Unit welcomed **23 girls** , each taking part in a vibrant and varied programme designed to build confidence, creativity, and communication skills. 

The Brownies worked towards **Communication Stage Two** , alongside several related **interest and achievement badges** , including _Express Myself_ , _Performing_ , and _Baking_ . These activities encouraged the girls to explore new ways of sharing ideas, developing their talents, and working together. 

As part of our commitment to broadening cultural awareness, the girls learned about the **Lunar New Year** , discovering traditions, stories, and celebrations from around the world. 

Throughout the year, we placed a strong emphasis on the empowering message that **“Brownies Can Do Anything”** , helping each girl recognise her own abilities and encouraging her to try new challenges with enthusiasm and resilience. There was no harm flowing from the unit and there was no private benefit. 

requirement statutory guidance 

In planning the activities for the year, the Charity Trustees of 1st Ballyclare Brownies have had regard to the Commission’s Public Benefit requirement statutory guidance. This enables us to achieve our purposes and provide a benefit to the girls in our unit. 

Opening balance as at 1[st] April 2023 was £189.13 Income for the period 1[st] April 2023 – 31[st] March 2024 was £1,828.00 

Expenditure for the period 1[st] April 2023 – 31[st] March 2024 was £1,623.56 Closing balance as at 31[st] March 2024 was £393.57 

year and steps taken by the Charity Trustees to eliminate the deficit 

There were no funds held in deficit at the end of the financial year – 31[st] March 2024 

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