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Objectives and activities The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integrity – We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal. Respect – We have self-respect and respect for others. Care – We support others and take care of the world in which we live. Belief – We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. Co-operation – We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends. The Scout Method Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and: enjoy what they […]

Structure, governance and management The Group’s governing documents are those of The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The Group is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts. The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The Group is managed by the Group Executive Committee, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and […]

Annual General Meeting 2022 Minutes Pro forma 1. Welcome and introductions from the deputy chair·         Group trustees for previous year·         District Commissioner: Tony Hogben 2. Apologies for absence Note any: Maite Last – Treasurer Abbey Sutton – Trustee Steve Fairfax – Group Chair 3. Acceptance of the minutes from the previous meeting. Proposed: Steve Fairfax Seconded: Craig Ward 4. Receive & adopt the annual report Proposed: Steve Fairfax Seconded: Craig Ward 5. Receive & adopt the financial report Proposed: Maite Last Seconded: Steve Fairfax Group Deputy Chair and all trustees retire from post at this point. GSL assumes chair. 6. Approval of the GSLs nomination for Group Chair: Steve Fairfax Nominated: Group Scout Leader Approved (show of voting slips) Group […]