## **Trustee Annual Report**
## **Name of Charity** _**1st Greyabbey Scout Group**_ ~~es~~
|**Charity Registration**|NIC109816|
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|**Year Start Date**|**_31st March 2024_**|
|**Year End Date**|**_1st April 2025_**|
## **The Purpose of your**
**Charity** _**The objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association. The aim of**_
_**the Scout Association is to provide**_
_**the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local and international communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult**_
**The principal address** Greyabbey Village Hall **of the Charity** 62 Newtownards Road Greyabbey BT22 2QH
**The names of all Charity Trustees** _**Andrew Ferdowsian**_
_**Philip Warnock Linda Murray**_
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_**2024-25**_ **The financial year the report relates to**
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**A summary of the** _**Attended remembrance Sunday.**_ **Charity’s main** _**Fund raising at the local school Christmas event.**_ **activities and** _**All adults have completed training.**_ **achievements in the year**
_Census: 12 Squirrels 10 Beavers 17 Cubs 10 Leaders_ Squirrels Report For AGM
For the period of 6[th] April 2024 to 5[th] April 2025 this section had 14 members with most of them being with us from the start of the group. We worked on our activity and award badges in the hall, made our promises, climbed up the tree and were presented with our scarves and core badges. We had visits from the Police, held a Christmas party, made pancakes, played games, danced to our “It’s time for Squirrels song” and had lots of fun. We joined with other Squirrel groups across Northern Ireland in going to the Squirrel Day at W5 in February which was an enjoyable day out.
Thank you to all the parents who sent their children and to the other Squirrel leaders who made this all possible.
Beavers Report For AGM Beavers had a core group of young people averaging 10. ● Beavers this year accomplished 3 of their challenge badges Outdoors, Adventure and Personal Challenge.
● Beavers completed their stage one first aid activity badge. ● We visited mount stewart twice completing fun outdoor activities ● There was a visit from the police who bought their vehicles and gave a talk to the Beavers.
● The Beavers represented the group at St Georges day parade and activity day.
- The majority of the Beavers attended Beaver rally day and had an amazing time.
- A big thank you to Harry, Kelly, Claire and Francis who helped organise and run each evening. Sadly Francis has left the group and we thank her especially for all her hard work and support. A special thank you to the parents
**Cubs report for AGM 2025 Period covered: 6th April 2024 – 5th April 2025**
This year has been full of exciting activities and achievements for our Cub Scouts. Highlights include:
- Completion of the Fire Safety badge, with visits to North Down and Ards fire stations.
- Participation in the Remembrance Service at Greyabbey, showing respect and community spirit.
● Selling crafts at the Greyabbey Christmas Fair, showcasing creativity and teamwork. ● A scenic hike around Mount Stewart, encouraging outdoor skills and exploration. ● An art competition that led to one Cub being invited to spend an afternoon at Ards Airport – a proud moment! ● Completion of multiple badges including: ○ Teamwork ○ Personal Challenge ○ Fire Safety ○ Knot skills ○ Sign language ○ Semaphore ● A heartfelt message from a parent to Stephen Bell, Chief Volunteer of Scouts NI, expressing gratitude for the positive impact the group has had on their child’s development.
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**A statement that the Trustees have had with regard to the Commission’s Public Benefit requirement statutory guidance**
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**A review of the Charity’s financial position at the end of the year**
## _**Treasurers Report For AGM**_
_**The groups Financial Year accounting period ran from 6[th ] April 2024 to 5[th ] April 2025. The opening balance was zero as it was a new account which was opened with Barclays on 16[th] August 2024. All monies held prior to this date was lodged into the account and from then forwarded the group operated cashless. 2 of the 3 trustees are bank signatories are required and all bank transfers need to be approved by 2 trustees.**_
_**We received a grant for leader training which has been ring fenced for this. We also received a grant for IT/Audio equipment from DAERA. With the group being in its infancy stage spending money was treated with great caution and our leaders were generous in donating any costs occurred with running the program. With finding our feet in the District area we were able to source some second-hand tents free of charge and received other equipment from District which we used at camp also.**_
_**We missed the date to pay our district fees which should have been deducted in this time period. They were paid late and this error has been learned from for moving forward. The amount was £1774.50 and this would have left a balance of £4320.71.**_
_**As we continue to move forward and grow I am aware that there will more costs and next years account wont be as short. Section budgets have been discussed to support the section leadership to provide a great programme. This is half of the monthly membership fees for that section and all receipts are to be given to the treasurer or paid in advance by treasurer for invoices. Approx costings per child at the Scout group. They pay a registration fee of £45 which is ring fenced and goes direct to District after census is completed. A charge of £10 per month for 9 months is the membership fees. Half of this amount £45 allows the sections to run a programme for approx. 30 meetings. That is £1.50 per head for programme per night. The other £45 goes towards the scout group funds to offset costs for outings and camp. Costs occurred with running the group is badges are approximately £1 each and each child could have approx. 15 badges and the scarves cost**_
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_**£4.25 each. Money unspent by the sections goes back into the group account.**_
_**This Scout group is very grateful for the financial support given by the Greyabbey And District Community Association in covering the costs of our hall rentals and their guidance on building community in the village. As we grow we have applied for funding for more IT equipment and a generator to provide power off grid as we plan to develop an outdoor space in Rosemount Estate so these along with others will be budgeted into the accounts as we move forward. The committee should examine any foreseeable expense for the coming financial year, to ensure the group can budget for them.**_
_**The account has been examined and appoint an auditor, independent examiner or scrutineer**_
**Details of any funds held by the Charity that was materially in deficit at the end of the year and steps taken by the Charity Trustees to eliminate the deficit**
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