Aberdeen Divlslon Glrls, Brigade Scottish Charity Number SC041806 Trustees, R¢port and Accounts forthe year onded 31st March 2024 Aberdeen Division Girls, Brigade Scottish Charity Number SC041806 Trustees and Profgs$ional Advi5gr5 Current trustees: Mrs K Orchard (Commissioner) Mrs M Cooper IPre$ident) Mrs A Bagworth (Treasurer) othei trust¢es during the year.. None Prln¢ipal address: clo Mis K Brown Secretary 19a Victoria Street Aberdeen AB10 IUU Independent examlner: David Minett CA James Milne Chartered Accountants 5 Bon Accord Square Aberdeen A8116XZ Aberdeen Divislon Girls, Brlgade Scottish Charity Number SC041806 Tru¥tee$' Report for the yèar ended 31st March 2024 Govemlng document The Association is a charitable unincorporated association. and the purposes and administration arrangements are sel out in our conslilulion. Charitsble purposes Our purposes. as recorded as our aim in our conslitulion. are to help girls lo become followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, and through self-control, reVe￿nCe, and a sense of responsibly, to find a true enrichment of life. Activitie$ and achievemen1$ Our Annual Returns at January 2024 tolalled 295 which is 34 down on last year Term of Office Mrs Carole Horne has completed 3 years as President and ha5 decided to slep down tonight Mrs Angela Ritchie has completed 6 years as Commissioner and will slep down tonight Miss Angela Wlson has completed 6 years as Deputy Commissioner and will slep down tonight. Mrs Margaret Cooper will be appointed tonight as President Mrs Karen Orchard will be appointed tonight a5 Commissioner Mrs Lynne Smith will be appointed tonight as Deputy Commissioner Miss Emily Scott will be appointed tonight as Deputy Commissioner Rachel Esson gave up as Training Co-ordinator this year and Miss Hayley Leys agreed to take on this role Mrs Fiona Cumming has completed her first 3 years as Vice President and 15 happy lo do a further 3 years, Miss Nicola McLean has completed her first 3 years as Deputy Commissioner and is happy lo do a further 3 years. Mrs Angela Ritchie ha$ agreed to take on the halls lel role Divisional Chaplain- we are delighted Rev Andy Ellison has agreed to stay on as our Divisional Chaplain for another year. Division Two companies have decided to close this session - 1 sl KIntO￿ and 24th Aberdeen 1 st Aberdeen and 39th Aberdeen who merged last year wi51 now be known as the 42nd Aberdeen. We started off our session taking part in the Celebrate Aberdeen Parade wh￿h took place on Saturday 26th August 2023. Vve had around 60 leaders and girts who sang and danced along Union Street with our mascot Bee. OUT Training DaylDedi¢alion Service this session took place on Saturday 26UI August 2023 at South Sl Nicholas Church. Kincorth and was well attended by 35 leaders and it was good lo see Some new trainees in attendance. Thanks go to the 23￿ company for looking after us on the day and to Rev Andy Ellinson for leading us in our dedication service. We had a trainee leader gel together and training session on Sunday 17th September 2023. 8 trainee leaders from 4 companies attended. They participated in teaching drill, physical activity, worship. plarsning and preparaty'on. planning an outing, 51orytelling & organising a craft session followed by pizza. We also held a Divisional publicity stand 81 Asda Dyce on Saturday 30th September 2023 be￿een 10.00 am - 4.00pm. Thank you again to all the leaders who helped out on the day. Aberdeen Dlvlsion Girls, Brigade Scothsh Charity Number SC041806 Trustees, Report forthe yoar ended 31st March 2024 Our Divisional Display was held at the Beach Ballroom on Sunday 24th February 2024. It was great lo see all the girls, officers and family and friends fill the Beach BallToom. We had 4 Divisional items and 6 competition winner items. 11 was great lo see all the girls al the end on the floor taking part in the finale item. We had Lauren Mitchell from Northsound Radio as our visiting guest. We had a 5ts11 al the Aberdeen Highland Games on Saturday 181h June 2023 which tumed out lo be a lovely sunny day where we handed out lots of promotional items. We had a Junior Divisional outing lo Camperdown Park on Saturday 24th April 2024. We had 84 girls and had a fantastic day with great weather. We visrted the zoo, played at the playpark then finished up with learn games at the end. We had invited 5 ladies lo become honorary this year and we are delighted to welcome them on board and it is great to see them here tonight along wilh our other honorary We welcome- Lesley Mowat Fiona Leslie Margaret Cooper Angela McKinnors Lesley Bills Since last session Aberéeen Division Girls Brigade has been represented al the Scout Gang Show, Guides Show and the Remembrance Service. Leadershi Trainin We have had 6 Officers commissioned this session. We have had 5 trainees who have completed their GBS Leadership Induction Training and 5 Irainees who have completed their Gold award. DofE 3 Bronze awards have been gained this year. Officer Service Awards Mrs Erin Dumo. Lieutenant of 7th Aberdeen, Miss Rachel Dawson, Lieutenant of 7th Aberdeen and 31st Aberdeen and Miss Hayley Leys, Lieutenant of 23rd Aberdeen gained their 10 yeaTS' Service Award, Mrs Lynne Smith, Lieutenant of 7th Aberdeen and Miss Angela Wilson. Lieutenant of 23rd Aberdeen gained their 30 years, Service Award and Mrs Karen Brown, Lieutenant of 1st Newtonhill and 39th Aberdeen gained her 40 years, service. Bad Badges gained this session- Explorers-16 x Bronze stars, 22 x Silver stars, 48 x Gold stars Junlors- 26 x111 Circles, 30 x2rd Circles, 14 x Diamonds, Bx 2nd Diamonds Brigaders- 11 x Red triangles, 7 x ￿lte triangles. 6 x Blue triangles, 4 x Gold triangles & 3 Brigader Brooches There was 1 company'$ numbers I did not manage to geL Aberdeen Divislon Girls, Brigade Scottish Charity Number SC041806 Trustees. Report for the year gnded 31st March 2024 Com elitions We had a variety of competitions this year with the majority of them being held the first week of February 2024 which we held al various venues aGross the Division. We had - 8 Explorer teams 10 Junior teams 7 Brigader teams 4 Drill teams Explorer Physical- 181_ 31 ￿ Aberdeen. 2nd_ 23rd Aberdeen, 31d _ 1st Skene Junior Physical - 1S1 3181 Aberdeen, 2nd_ Th Aberdeen, 3rd _ 2P Aberdeen Brigader Physical- 151_ 213t Aberdeen, 2nd_ 23rd Aberdeen, W- Th & 27lh Aberdeen JuniorlBrigader Basi¢ Drill- l￿_ 7th Aberdeen, 2nd_ 3td Aberdeen, 3rd_ 23td Aberdeen We also had few turn up and do competitions this year- Our competitions were all held on the same day on Saturday 7th October and the results were as follows.. Explorers.. potted sports- 27 girls over 7 companies entered 151 Skene, 2nd_ 31st Aberdeen. 3rf_ 1$1 Newtonhill Juniors: Bible Drama- 49 girls over 8 ¢ompanies entered 3181 Aberdeen, 2nd _ 1S1 Skene. 3rd_ 3rd Aberdeen & 19l Newtonhill BTigader: Dance- 20 girls from over 6 Companies entered. 1st Newtonhill. 2nd_ 21 gl Aberdeen, 3rd_ P Aberdeen We51 done to all companies who took part and congratulations to all the winners Offi r Service Awards Elaine Stewart, Captain of 1st St Stephers's Church has gained her 30 years, service this year and Angela Ritchie, Officer of Th Northfield UF and Aberdeen Divisional Commissioner has gained her 20 years, service. Both ladies will be presented with their award's tonight al our AGM. Badges gained this session- Explorers-20 x Bronze stars, 24 x Silver stars. 18 x Gold stars Juniors- 24 x15t Cir¢les, 16 x2rta Circles, 17 x 1st Diamonds. 12 x 2nd Diamonds Brlgaders- 15 x Red triangles, 8 x ￿lIe triangles,6 x Blue triangles, 14 x Gold triangles & 7 Brigader Brooches There was 1 company's numbers I did not manage lo get. Com etilion5 On a posltive note, we were delighted we were able to hold some divisional competitions this year and thanks musl go to Angela Ritchie who c(>ordinaled all the entrtes with the judges. The competitions were set for the week 7th March and companies had to video the gids on their company night and send in their videos. Aberdeen Division Girls, Brigade Scottish Charity Number SC041806 Trustees, Rgport forthe year ended 31st March 2024 Explorer Physical.. 5 teams 1st place- 3rd Aberdeen. 2nd place- 7th Aberdeen, 3td place- 2Vh Aberdeen. Junior physical: 5 Teams 1st place- P Aberdeen, 2nd place- 3rd Aberdeen. 3rd place- 24th Aberdeen. 8rigader Physical: 6 teams 1*1 plaGe- 1st Newtonhill, 2nd place- Ph Aberdeen, 3rd place - 21st Aberdeen & 111 Kintore. Makaton.. 9 teams 1￿ place- 3ta Jun¢ors, 2nd place- 71h Juniors, 3td p18ce- 7th BrSgaders. We also held CJ Bruce Competib'on for Explorers- this was an Individual competition for any explorers who wished to lake part. They had to produce an A4 season themed collage either in their company or at home. We had $3 entries, and the judges had a very difficult decision in finding winners. In the end they settled on 3 winners. We also had a Christmas Photography Competition- 1 for Juniors and 1 for Brigaders. There were 7 entnes for each of these sections and the judge was highly impressed with the effort that went Into creating the photos. The Junior plaeings were Juniors.. 16t_ 7th Aberdeen. 2nd_ 31St Aberdeen. 3td_ 3rd Aberdeen and the Bngader placings were 161_ 7ih Aberdeen, Brigader 2nd _ Aberdeen, Brigader 3rd_ 1$1 Newtonhill. Well done to all companies who took part given these challenging times. Trustees, remuneiatlon and expenses The trustees did not re¢eive any remuneration or expenses during the year. Reserves As a result of the deficit of £1,123 for the year, the Group held unreslricled funds of £97,703 at the year end. Approved by the Trustees on 71519096 and signed on their behalf by K Orchard Commissioner Aberdeen Divlsion Girls, Brigade Scottish Charity Number SC041806 Report by the Independent Ex•miner I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2024 which a￿ set out on pages 7 and Rospective responslbilities of trustees and examiner The chanlies trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment IS¢otland} Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 1011) Idl of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under Section 44{11 Icl of the Act and to slate whether particular matters have come lo my attenllon. Basis of indep•nd8nt examiner's ststement My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scollandl Regulations 2006. An ex8minalion includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and ¢onsequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view gwen by the accounts. Independent oxamlner's statsment In the course of my examination, no matters have come to my attention which give me reasonable cause lo belleve that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 4411)la) of the 2005 Act and Regtjlation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting re¢ords and comply w￿h Reguktion 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met, or 2. to which, in my opinlon, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. d S. Minett CA Partner James Milne Chartered Accountants 5 Bon Accord Square Aberdeen A8116XZ Aberdeen Division Girls, Brigade S¢ottish Charity Number SC041806 Receipts and Payments Account forthe year ended 31st March 2024 2024 2023 Receipts: Investment income Hall hire Display income Donations Fees Badges Nelhy Bridge tiip Rag bag income 997 4,500 2.628 1,132 1.030 1.866 7.050 2,096 914 1,159 325 92 3,330 72 Total receipts 10,709 16,493 Payments: Property insurance. heat, light, and cleaning Competition expenses Display expenses Earl Haig Fund Training expenses Bank charges Highland Games stall Flyers Admin expenses Badges Nelhy Bridge trip Donations 6.706 41 2,511 151 130 4,086 52 2,350 50 40 30 62 66 162 53 900 1,132 3,262 818 Total payments 11.832 10,782 IDeficit}15urplus for the year 11,123) 5,711 All funds are unTeslri¢ted Aberdeen Divislon Girls. Brigade Scottish Charity Number SC041806 statement of Balances as at 31st March 2024 2024 2023 Bank and cash in hand Opening balance IDeficit}Isurplus for the year 22,826 (1,1231 17,115 5.711 Closing balance 21,703 22,826 Investments Al cost 76,000 76,000 Reserves General fund Legacy fund Band fund 59,564 37,332 807 60,77g 37,240 807 97.703 98.826 All funds a￿ unreslri¢ted Notes Investments Market value of investments- Aberdeen Standard Investments Janus Henderson Investors 156,198 45,651 144,508 43,501 201.849 188,009 Funds Legacy Fund- This fund ha5 been created by receipt of donations, It is used to support the training of young leaders and other special purposes as deemed appropriate by the executive. Band Fund- This fund has been created to fvnd band actbvities within the Girts, Brigade. Approved by the Trustees on 71512osJ and ssgned on their behalf by ABag orth Treasurer