Members AGM 2024
The Scout Group Members AGM took place on Friday 15th November at 7pm to 8pm and was open to Adult Members of the Group who are fully registered with Scouting Ireland and who have current Garda Vetting and Safeguarding in place.
The Minutes for the Group AGM will be approved by the Board of Trustees at next Board meeting following the AGM and published here. The Annual Report for year ending August 2024 was also presented at the AGM and has been submitted to the Charities Regulator.
Group Charter
The aim of the Scout Group is to encourage the physical, intellectual, character, emotional, social, and spiritual development of young people so that they may achieve their full potential and, as responsible citizens, to improve society. The Scout Group achieves its aim through a system of progressive self-education, known as the Scout Method, which is detailed on the Scouting Ireland website.
Our Scouting Ireland Group Charter is available here
Governance & Structure
In line with Scouting Ireland policy, the Scout Group established itself as an independent charity in May 2023. The Scout Group is also affiliated to Scouting Ireland and is registered as an approved Training Centre with the Irish Sailing Association.
We operate within the terms outlined in the Group Constitution which details the election and responsibilities of the Group Council office holders, who are also Trustees of the Charity and other aspects of good governance. Our Annual report, Financial Statements, Membership policy, Child Safeguarding policy, and Conflict of Interest declarations have also been submitted to the Charities Regulator and Scouting Ireland and are published below.
The Group is registered and operates under the following names: 1st Port of Galway (24th Galway) Sea Scout Group, 1st Port of Galway Sea Scouts, 24th Galway Scout Group, Port of Galway Sea Scouts, Gasóga Mara Chalafort na Gaillimhe, Galway Sea Scouts, Gasóga Mara na Gaillimhe, 1ú Gasóga Mara Chalafort na Gaillimhe.
Charity
Our Charity Registration Number is 20206534
Board of Trustees
The Current Board of Trustees were elected at AGM on 15th November 2024 and hold office for 1 year, except for the Group Leader who was elected on 1st December 2022 AGM and holds office for a three year term, with the option to be appointed for a further 3 years. The Board of Trustees form the Group Council and meet every 6-8 weeks to manage the governance and operations of the Group.
Trustees
Mihai Shirlui Chairperson
Erin Killeen Group Leader
Kenneth Larkin Assistant Group Leader
Gemma Murphy Treasurer
Damien McCoy Secretary
Denis Murphy Bo’sun
Sinéad Ní Bhrádaigh Youth Representative
The Trustees have committed to always act in the best interests of the members.
Constitution
Our Scout Group Constitution is available here
Annual Report & Financial Statement
Our Approved Annual Report, including Financial Statement for year ending August 31st, 2024 is available here
Census
Our Current Membership Census information is available here. The next Census is due January 2025
Membership Policy & Fees
Our Current Membership Policy and fee structure is available here
Child Protection
We adhere to the Scouting Ireland Child Safeguarding Policy and Protocols which are available here and the Safeguarding Reporting Procedures which are here
All Adult Scouter Volunteers hold current Garda Vetting and have undertake frequent Child Protection training
The Scouting Ireland CO and DLP Contacts are as follows
Children’s Officer (CO) Steven Maclean
CO Cert Number CORU Registration No 003369
Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Caroline Healy and Jill Lacey
Group Strategy
DLP Cert number NYCI DLP Training completed on the 14th and 15th of September 2020
Group Strategy
Inclusion Charter & Officer
The Group has adopted the Sport Inclusion Disability Charter.
Damien McCoy is current Group Inclusion Officer and may be contacted for any queries related to accessibility and inclusion in our youth development program.
Group Strategy
The Group Strategy for 2022-2025 is available here. We expect this to be revised and updated in early 2025
Relationship with Independent Company (SR1949580)
The Board of Trustees have established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Scout Group and the Directors of the independent company limited by guarantee (CLG) who manage the Sea Scout site within Port of Galway. The MoU which may be viewed here is currently under implementation.
Public Liability Insurance
The Scouting Ireland Public Liability Insurance under which the Group operates is available here
Other Details
Registered Office Galway Ocean Sports Centre
Harbour Enterprise Park, New Docks
Galway, H91 V25X
Bankers Bank of Ireland
Upper Salthill, Galway, H01 CR97
