BELCHAMPS SCOUT CENTRE
Registered charity 1015218 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
To provide camping facilities and indoor accommodation for members of the scout and guide associations, other youth organisations,schools, and community groups and also to provide a wide range of activities suitable for the 6 to 25 age group within the general principles of the Scout movement
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity posted a financial deficit of £21,087 for the year, its first since 2020, resulting in a decrease in free reserves to £22,418. Per the trustees' report, these reserves are below the stated policy target of £48,000 - £96,000, though the trustees maintain a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £22k)
“The free reserves were £22,418 (2023: £39,710), which is under the target of £48,000 - £96,000.” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees' donations to the Charity
“Trustees' donations to the Charity in 2024 totalled £200 (£nil 2023). The donations were not conditional.” — page 33
“Belchamps paid £300 to Constable Landscapes Ltd for grass cutting services in 2024 (£1,250 in 2023). Constable Landscapes is a company in which Bruce Chisholm, Belchamps’ Chair of Trustees has an interest.” — page 33
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to Constable Landscapes Ltd (Bruce Chisholm interest)
“Trustees' donations to the Charity in 2024 totalled £200 (£nil 2023). The donations were not conditional.” — page 33
“Belchamps paid £300 to Constable Landscapes Ltd for grass cutting services in 2024 (£1,250 in 2023). Constable Landscapes is a company in which Bruce Chisholm, Belchamps’ Chair of Trustees has an interest.” — page 33
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to Rose & Co Carpentry (Ben Rose interest)
“Trustees' donations to the Charity in 2024 totalled £200 (£nil 2023). The donations were not conditional.” — page 33
“Belchamps paid £300 to Constable Landscapes Ltd for grass cutting services in 2024 (£1,250 in 2023). Constable Landscapes is a company in which Bruce Chisholm, Belchamps’ Chair of Trustees has an interest.” — page 33
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
- Alistair Charles Barr
- Andrea Maguire
- Benjamin James Rose
- Bruce Chisholm
- Colin Haddow · trustee of 3 other charities
- Henrietta Lee
- Kenneth John Woodall
- RICHARD LOTZ · trustee of 1 other charity
- Stuart Austin
- Teresa Thompson
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Essex · Southend-on-sea
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BELCHAMPS SCOUT CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity posted a financial deficit of £21,087 for the year, its first since 2020, resulting in a decrease in free reserves to £22,418. Per the trustees' report, these reserves are below the stated policy target of £48,000 - £96,000, though the trustees maintain a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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