All Annual Reports include a list of Officers of the Association, a Register of Groups and Annual Accounts.
Synopsis 1st Annual Report – December 1910 to October 1911
Institution of Sheffield Local Association of Boy Scouts (SLABS).
Appointment 12/10 of Major Leslie as DC.
Lord Mayors Town Hall Reception for Scouts.
Scout inspected at Owlerton Football ground and Wadsley Flower Show.
Group participation in Kings Rally, Windsor Castle in 7/10. (1st / 3rd / 7th / 9th / 14th / 18th)
Award of Bravery medal to PL Charles Gribben 7th and Medal of Merit to Ronald Grapes 11th.
Price list of Scout Badges and Emblems.
Group specifically mentioned in the report - 7th / 10th / 11th / 14th / 16th / 19th .
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Synopsis 2nd Annual Report – September 1912
Field Day - 6/7 and Sports Day (Collegiate Cricket Ground, Tinsley) – 14/9.
Bravery Awards to Geo. Burkinshaw (5th), Ernest Ibbotson (3rd) and H. Crookes.
Silver Wolf Badges awarded to Norman Smith (3rd) and Ernest Brownhill (1st).
Guard of Honour at Cutlers Company Forfeit Feast 26/7/11.
Group specifically mentioned in the report - 3rd / 10th / 11th / 14th / 16th / 20th .
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Synopsis 3rd Annual Report – September 1913
Standing Camp Site at Hollow Meadows with permission of Duke of Norfolk.
Issue of Sheffield Drill Handbook.
Establishment of Uniform clothing scheme run by Mr. Renton in Bow Street purchasing wholesale from Boy Scouts Association.
Owlerton football ground and Pageant 3/5 and evening dinner at Artillery Drill hall. Baden Powell unable to attend.
Need for a permanent headquarters identified and a Scoutmaster's Training troop formed.
Attendance by 100 Sheffield Scouts at the Great Birmingham Rally
with awards to 3rd / 6th / 9th / 10th / 31st.
Bravery award to J. Ibbotson (3rd) and A. Conway. Silver Wolf awards to J. Ardron (9th) W. Wollen (15th) and W. Round (3rd).
Group specifically mentioned in the report - 3rd / 10th / 11th / 14th / 16th / 20th .
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Synopsis 4th Annual Report – September 1914
Rally and Exhibition 18/7 Owlerton football ground attended by the Chief Scout. Exhibition of Scout crafts at Corn Exchange 16th to 18th. One object to establish a Headquarters fund.
Establishment of headquarters shelved due to outbreak of war.
Clothing scheme flourishing. Swimming nights commenced at Corporation Baths.
Formation of first Wolf Cub packs – 2nd / 5th / 6th / 7th / 9th / 27th / 36th / 38th / 39th / 43rd / 46th / 54th / 55th.
Scout “war” service commenced assisting police with messenger and general service duty and guarding waterworks premises.
“Gazette” (Standing Orders) Folder of memoranda, instructions for leaders etc. instituted.
No Groups specifically mentioned in the report.
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Synopsis 5th Annual Report – September 1915
City divided into 5 districts with a District Scoutmaster in each
“Scout” war service continued but the guarding of waterworks premises ceased. Scouts entertained for wounded soldiers at Westbrook House. Scout Mobilisation Scheme opened giving service in the city with police and fire brigade.
Visit of Chief Scout. (Not dated) All Scout Masters and PL’s entertained with the Chief by the Master Cutler.
Headquarters fund invested in War Loan Stock and plans for a headquarters put on hold .
Instructions for Staring a Troop of Boy Scouts included in the report for the first time.
No Groups specifically mentioned in the report.
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Synopsis 6th Annual Report – October 1916
War losses and roll of honour. Notably death of Lt. E.Y. Priestman (16th).
Scout mobilization scheme for assisting the Police with air raid warnings. Scouts assisting in Coast Guard duties in Dorset.
Scout Troop war savings scheme.
Participation in National “Boy Scouts Ambulance” scheme.
Sheffield Uniform Clothing depot scheme transferred to 14 Meetinghouse Lane. Blue ceased to be the standard colour of Scout uniform.
Institution of Scout Promise for leaders
City split into 5 Districts. New Bye Laws drawn up.
Scouters Indemnity Insure commenced. Scouts' Friendly Society instituted
Group specifically mentioned in the report - 3rd / 10th / 11th / 14th / 16th / 20th / 31st.
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Synopsis 7th Annual Report? October 1917
War losses, roll of honour and awards. Notably Major Dust MC. Award of Military medal to Corporal Gunnel (3rd)
Scout hospital, farming and Coastguard service continuing.
Association contribution to national Cornwall Scout Fund.
Sheffield Scouts Co-Operative farming scheme at Lodge Moor.
Scout assistance at Sheffield Belgium resident's Fete.
Modification to SLABS Bye Laws.
Group specifically mentioned in the report - 11th / 29th / 31st / 46th / 54th.
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Synopsis 8th Annual Report – October 1918
Special parade to support “Cruiser Week“.
Film “Boy Scouts – Be Prepared” shown at Victoria Hall.
Scouts acted as volunteer firemen. Anti-Aircraft Gun and searchlight team formed by 11th Pitsmoor Troop took part in live test firing practices.
First Rover Scout troop formed.
Groups specifically mentioned in the report – 2nd / 11th / 12th / 29th / 45th / 46th / 58th / 92nd.
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Synopsis 9th Annual Report – October 1919
Decision taken to employ an Organising Secretary and G.V. Dalby appointed.
Central Offices secured at 6 East Parade and Rover Den opened in the Wicker.
Special Parade in City Victory Loan Week in May.
Scouts lined part of route of visit by King and Queen in July.
Rally in July at Norfolk Park and Scouts and Cubs parade from City Centre.
Visit of Chief Scout in September. Meeting at Victoria Hall. Silver Cross for gallantry presented to PL N Howard (11th)
Committee formed to advise Troops on fund raising,
Groups specifically mentioned in the report – 1st / 3rd / 6th / 11th / 16th / 26th / 35th / 37th / 45th / 56th / 58th / 84th and 96th.
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