-12th Bangor Brownie Unit
Charity NIC 105950 registered in Northern Ireland
Annual Report and Statement of Accounts
For the year to 31st August 2023

Annual report for the year ended 31" August 2023
The trustees of 12th Bangor Brownies report on the period September 1st 2022 to 31st August
2023.
Trustees
Trustees in the period were:
Mrs Jennifer Leonard
Mrs Helen Jennifer Robinson
Mrs Vanya Campbell
Purpose
Educating 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.
Statement on Public Benefft of activities
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12 Bangor Brownie Unit is part of the wider Girl Guiding movement.
In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the trustees have given careful
consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to
ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the charivs purpose and provide a benefit to
the beneficiaries
The direct benefits which flow from the purpose of 12th Bangor Brownie Unit are to promote the
education of girls and young women to help them develop, emotionally, mentally, physically and
spiritually so they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world and
develop their full potential. Girlguiding is a girl-led charity, taking its direecion from the evolving
needs of our young members. We give girls a voice - in the charityi in their communities and in
the world. Young people are actively involved in shaping their own programme of activities, both
locally and regionally within our youth participation framework.
The benefit to girls and young women is that they will have increased confidence, they will learn
new life skills, will gain leadership skills and learn how to work as a team. The wider benefit to
the community at large is enhanced social education and responsible citizenship that flows from
the purpose.

These benefits are demonstrated through the feedback provided by young people and the
voluntary leaders in the unit, reviews by youth council, statutory youth seNices, government
departments and independent evaluations of training, programmes and events.
Beneficiaries
The charity's beneficiaries are girls. Membership of 12th Bangor Brownie Unit is available to all
girls aged 7-10 through our informal education programme.
Restrictions
Any girl aged 7-10 years may benefit from the activities of the charity.
Activities and benefit to beneficiaries
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:
working together in small groups
encouraging self-government and decision making
a balanced and varied programme
caring for the individual
sharing a commitment to a common standard
The Guiding Method is delivered to young members of Brownie Guides. Its principles apply to
all members, including adults.
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Specifically, 12 Bangor Brownie Unit:
Held 28 weekly meetings for 33 girls. These involved a wide variety of activities such as
games, crafts and cooking, and special guests.
Cinema visit to IMC Newtownards.
Activity Visit to Ards Leisure Centre mini-golf and climbing wall.
Brownie Activity day in Comber.
Guide dogs for the Blind visit.
Storehouse visit.
Visit from Claycrazy.
Visit to Crawfordsburn play park.

These activities were organised and run by the Trustees in a volunteer capacity.
Volunteer leaders attended the Child Protection Safe Space training course.
The specific activities carried out have met the purpose of the charity during this period and
provided a clear benefit to the girls.
Harm
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There is no harm flowing from the purpose of 12 Bangor Brownie Unit.
Private Benefit
There is no private benefit flowing from the purpose.
Risks
There are two main risks to the charity:
Insufficient volunteer leaders.
Insufficient girls to attend.
l and 2 are forecast to be an issue at this time. Subsequent to thls year end, Brownies has
resumed for a limited number of girls, using Zoom.
Financial review
At the 31st of August 2023 the Account balance was £678.65.
The income for the year was £2678.88.
The expenditure for the year was £Z820.97
The Unit has no other assets or liabilities.
The accounts have been examined by an Independent Examiner, Mr Stephen Niblock, in line
with legal requirements.

Declaration
Name: Jennifer Leonard
Position: Chairperson
Date: I" April 2024
Signature:
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Summary of Accounts for the year ended August 315t 2023
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Recelpts and Payment Account - Restricted funds
There are no restricted funds.
Statement of liabilities and assets
Unrestricted Funds
£678.65
Restricted Fund5
Total Funds
£678.65
Ulster Bank Limited
Current Account