SCOUTING IRELAND GROUP COUNCIL (CHARITY TRUSTEES) ANNUAL REPORT CHARITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
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| 1.Charity Name as listed on the Charity Register | 5th / 6thDromore Lurgan Scout Group _________Scouting Ireland |
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| 2. Financial year the report is for | 31stAugust 2023_______ |
| 3. CCNI Charity Registration Number | NIC105992____ |
| 4. The address from which the Charity Operates (usually your Scout hall) |
15 Kiln Lane Lurgan Craigavon County Armagh BT66 6NF |
| 5. The names of all our Trustees at the date of this report plus any who stepped down as a trustee during the year |
Current Trustees Mr Paul Lavelle Mrs Patricia McEvoy Mr Anthony Mallon Miss Hannah Hoy Trustees who stepped down Mrs Anne McCavigan Mrs Alice McCavigan Mrs Ciara Rooney Mr Mark Salisbury |
| 6. A summary description of the purposes of the charity |
The aim of Scouting Ireland is to encourage the physical, intellectual, character, emotional, social and spiritual development of young people so that they may achieve their full potential and as responsible citizens, to improve society.
The Charity’s purposes are: The advancement of education The advancement of citizenship or community development
7. The name of any person, or body of persons, permitted by the trusts of the charity to appoint one or more new charity trustees and a description of the method used to make such appointments* _If there is any individual or organisation with the_ N/A _power to appoint charity trustees, such as another charity or a government department, provide their details, the relevant powers, and methods of appointment._ 8. Include details of any funds held by the charity as a custodian trustee This is mandatory for charities preparing accruals accounts. N/A*
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9. Charity’s Main Activities and Achievements during the year.
Main Group Activities
Scouts
The Scouts met regularly at the den on Monday evening from September 2022 to June 2023. They had a sleepover in September 2022, did orienteering in October 2022 and had a Halloween party at the end of that same month. In December 2022 they went to a pantomime. During 2023 they had a camp at Oxford Island in February and also a County Quiz and challenge in that same month. In March they had a camp at the den and in April they attended the County Shield weekend. They camped again in Oxford Island in May and in June they had an evening out at artistic golf and ten pin bowling
Cubs
The Cub section met regularly on Tuesday evenings between September 2022 and June 2023, in the den, local parks, and open spaces. The cub leaders put together a programme for the youth members to learn and develop existing adventure skills. They worked in small groups to promote working well together and covered topics in pioneering, emergency response, first aid and camping. They also had Halloween and Christmas parties in the den and attended a pantomime in December 2022
Beavers
This was the first year back for Beavers after the pandemic. All Beavers were new to 5[th] & 6[th] Dromore so we completed the ‘becoming a scout’ programme with them where they achieved the Beaver Scout investiture badge.
Beavers also achieved stage 1 in emergencies, being introduced to our Buddy System, learning the basic rules in First Aid and learning what should be included in a First Aid Kit.
The Beavers also completed stage 1 in camping where they learnt what gear to bring on a camp, how to pitch a tent and what materials to collect for a campfire. They also did a one night camp with the cubs in Tollymore Forest Park in May where the sun shone with a treasure hunt and lots of other activities organised. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all!
At Christmas the Beavers joined the rest of 5[th] & 6[th] Dromore to attend the local panto in Lurgan Town Hall where they enjoyed Sleeping Beauty.
We also attended the Beaver Ninja Day in Oxford Island on 11/6/23.
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10. How is the Group doing financially?
The Group is financially secure and finances are closely monitored by means of annual budgeting.
11. How has the Group ensured members have not come to harm?
All volunteers receive training in Safeguarding, Programme (youth work) skills and adventure skills. There is oversight of all activity by the Group Leader and the Group Council. Parents are regularly communicated with. All activities are carefully planned and the appropriate equipment used.
12. How has your Group ensured that any private benefit to your volunteers has been incidental to the public benefit of your work?
Volunteers gain additional transferrable skills but this is incidental to the work that they do and are the skills that they require to undertake that work.
13. A statement that the Trustees have had regard to the CCNIs guidance on Public Benefit.
We the Trustees of _ 5th / 6[th] Dromore Lurgan Scout Group Scouting Ireland can confirm that in setting our objectives and planning for the year that we 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 charity’s purposes and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries.
14. This report was approved by the Trustees (Group Council) on
Date: 28[th] June 2024 ____
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15. Signature of Trustees. (This should be signed by 2 Trustees approved by the Group Council)
Trustee 1: Patricia McEvoy ___ Date:28.06.2024_
Trustee 2: Anthony Mallon_____ Date:_28.06.2024_
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