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Ballycastle Scout Group

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Charity no. 109342 Date registered. 16/03/2023

Public benefits

The benefit which flows from our purpose is that young people are empowered to make a positive contribution to society through being engaged and supported in their personal development, including physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually. This benefit is demonstrated through Scouting making a positive impact in our communities;

preparing young people to be active citizens; embracing and contributing to social change; being as diverse as the communities in which we operate. These are evidenced by feedback from our beneficiaries and the wider community. There is no harm arising from our purposes. Scouting operates within a framework of safety to enable young people to take part in adventurous activities safely. Scouting’s beneficiaries are children and young people. The only private benefit from this purpose is that Adult Volunteers are trained to deliver the programme, but this is incidental and necessary because it is needed to operate in today’s society working with young people. The purpose does not lead to harm.

What your organisation does

Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Ballycastle Scout provides a balanced programme of games and activities to stimulate the physical, mental and spiritual development of young people between the ages of 6-18 under the Scout Associations

Safeguarding and Safety Policies. It encourages the young people under our care to think of others before themselves and to think of their local, national and international communities. It fosters a sense of personal and community involvement and concern for global issues.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development
  • Other charitable purposes

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • General public
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Community development
  • Community development

Charitable purposes

The purpose is to promote development of young people in order to aid them to achieve their full potential in every way as an individual, as responsible citizens and also as a full member of the worldwide community.

Governing document

Royal Charter

Other name


  • 5 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

  • Tel: 07818084562

Public address

  • Mrs Hilary Sheila Wilson, 3 Station Street, Ballycastle, BT54 6AP

Trustee board

Trustee
Mrs Hilary Sheila Wilson
Julianne Mcbride
Olive Mcmullan
Eric Wilson
David Ferguson

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland