MONMOUTHSHIRE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. Monmouthshire Scout Council carries out this purpose across Monmouthshire via 11 Groups, 8 Explorer Scout Units and 1 Network unit.
Objects
UNIT OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £4,088 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total funds increasing to £80,594. The trustees confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern and that it holds adequate funds to meet future objectives.
What the accounts disclose
“Our reserves policy is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District should income Or fundraising activities fall short of expectations and enable the District to underwrite its planned program of activities, including large-scale events.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Elliot Smartchair
- Alex Hawkins
- Bethanie Kate Headworth
- CHRIS MUNSLOW
- Deborah Bainbridge
- Dorothy Ann Munslow
- Ian Boyes
- Lee Philpot
- Linda Revill
- Patricia Hillman
- Richard Baker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £114k | £110k |
| 31/03/2025 | £103k | £100k |
| 31/03/2024 | £101k | £98k |
| 31/03/2023 | £23k | £29k |
| 31/03/2022 | £9k | £17k |
Common questions
Is MONMOUTHSHIRE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £4,088 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total funds increasing to £80,594. The trustees confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern and that it holds adequate funds to meet future objectives. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/03/2007 | £3k | Celebrating The Centenary of Scouting |