1[st] & 6[th] Ayrshire Sea Scouts (Irvine) Scout Group SCO36833 Trustees Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2026
Current Trustees
Group Scout Lead Mr G Jeffers Group Chairman Mr D Buchanan Group Treasurer Mr D Piovesan Group Trustee Mr J Patterson
Contact Address
C/o Mr D Piovesan, 15 East Bowhouse Head, Gridle Toll, Irvine. KA11 1PG
Governing Document
The scout group is constituted in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the scout association.
Charitable Purpose
The stated aim of the Scout Association is to encourage the physical, mental and spiritual development of young people so that they may take a constructive place in society.
Activities and Achievements
The main activity of the charity during the year was to provide a variety of scouting related activities to the young people (age range 4-18) in and around Irvine.
The scout group currently consists of one beaver sections for the 6- 8-year-olds and one cub scout packs catering for 8 - 10-year-olds. All sections are run by voluntary leaders who undergo training on an ongoing basis to ensure a high standard of scouting is provided.
During the year the sections within the group participated in a variety of activities. The sections held a sleepover at Bounce Station and went on a few visits. All sections attended the district camp at Lapwing Lodge in June.
All sections are running, we are advertising available positions for beavers, cubs and volunteers.
Trustee’s remuneration and expenses
None.
Reserves During the year the group reserves decreased by £4030 to £6867. This change in misfortunes was due to various foreseen & unforeseen events during the year, and two main events was costs to restart the group after covid and damage to our hall caused by water damage. At the end of the year the group had an unrestricted bank balance of £6867. The trustees consider that this balance is sufficient to fund the ongoing requirements of the scout group.
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf.
Derrick Piovesan (Treasurer)
18[th] May 2026