1[st] Kircubbin Rainbows
Girlguiding uk
Annual Report
For the year ended 31 August 2023
Charity Number NIC105924
Principle Objectives
Girlguiding believes in the value of learning by doing. This is put into practice through a method with five interlinking elements, known as the five Essentials of guiding
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Working together in small groups.
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Encouraging self-government and decision making
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A balanced and varied programme
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Caring for the individual
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Sharing a commitment to a common standard
The Guiding method is delivered to young members grouped by age into four sections: Rainbow Guides, Brownie Guides, Guides and members of The Senior Section. It’s principles apply to all members, including Adults.
Activities during the year
During the year 2022-2023 the girls within our unit worked together to select the different activities they would like to take part in within our guiding programme. They learnt new skills as well as being mindful of the needs of the other girls within the group. Those girls who were a little shy at the beginning of the term grew in confidence as the year went on, while others learned the importance of turn taking and sharing recourses. All the girls were very keen to share any news they had with the others during our Rainbow Chat and each girl enjoyed taking “Olivia”, our rainbow doll, home for a week returning with lots of stories of what they got up too. The girls also joined rainbows from the other units within our county having fun at the cinema and the Rainbow funday.
Michelle Rogan (Leader-in-charge) 2022-2023
Independent examiner’s report to the charity trustees of 1[st] Kircubbin Rainbows
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 August 2023.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Name: Catherine Coleman
Relevant professional qualification or body: Teacher Address: 21 Windmill Hill; Portaferry Date: 24/6/24