Hawk District Scout Council
Providing support and assistance to Scout Groups within the south east corner of Hampshire mainly within the local government boundaries of Havant Borough Council and East Hants District Council.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of approximately £130,000, which is well above its stated policy target of circa £20,000. The trustees report that the district is primarily reliant on income from the Scout Shop, interest, and gift aid, and have plans to maintain financial stability through subscription increases and cost reviews.
What the accounts disclose
“The District is primarily reliant upon income from District Scout Shop, interest on investments and gift aid.”
“The District's policy on reserves is to hold enough resources to continue the charitable activities of the District should income and fundraising activities fall short. The District Trustee Board considers that the District should hold a sum of circa £20K” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/01/2024)
Trustees
- Ian Terence Rowneychair
- Carolyn Hargreaves
- Daniel Cooper
- Dr Ian Alec Wright
- Julie Ann Stacey
- Michael John HENWOOD
- Nicola Karen Garrard
- Russell James Nestor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £70k | £76k |
| 31/03/2025 | £67k | £72k |
| 31/03/2024 | £91k | £72k |
| 31/03/2023 | £58k | £64k |
| 31/03/2022 | £34k | £39k |
Common questions
Is Hawk District Scout Council financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of approximately £130,000, which is well above its stated policy target of circa £20,000. The trustees report that the district is primarily reliant on income from the Scout Shop, interest, and gift aid, and have plans to maintain financial stability through subscription increases and cost reviews. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.