GATESHEAD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
An umbrella organisation which governs, manages, supports and develops Scouting in the Borough of Gateshead, east of the River Derwent. Gateshead Scouts operates an activity centre and boathouse in support of our members and the wider community.
Objects
TO PROMOTE 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.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a financial surplus, driven largely by the operation of Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre. The trustees confirm that financial management is sound and that the charity has sufficient resources to continue its activities, with reserves maintained at 12 months of operational expenditure. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“Throughout 2024 the charity continued to maintain reserves equating to 12 months operational expenditure for these purposes.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ANDY OLIVER
- Alan Trewick Scott
- Andrea McGuigan
- JAMES HERON
- Jack Mackereth
- Kenneth George Percy
- Kevin Thompson
- Lynne Wales
- Phillip Cyril Byrne
- STEPHEN JOHNSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £301k | £267k |
| 31/12/2023 | £269k | £259k |
| 31/12/2022 | £243k | £199k |
| 31/12/2021 | £206k | £106k |
| 31/12/2020 | £172k | £95k |
Common questions
Is GATESHEAD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a financial surplus, driven largely by the operation of Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre. The trustees confirm that financial management is sound and that the charity has sufficient resources to continue its activities, with reserves maintained at 12 months of operational expenditure. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were disclosed.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 16/03/2017 | £10k | Towards Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LANKELLYCHASE FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE W A HANDLEY CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| ST. NICHOLAS' EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £600 |
Charities like this
- DURHAM SCOUT COUNTY COUNCIL
- BIG LOCAL GATESHEAD
- NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
- GORDANO DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- SEFTON NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- GATESHEAD FOOTBALL CLUB COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATESHEAD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £301k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DURHAM SCOUT COUNTY COUNCIL | £673k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BIG LOCAL GATESHEAD | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £146k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GORDANO DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEFTON NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |