EAST CLEVELAND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
The provision of Scouting to young people between 6 and 25 years of age
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £66,426.75, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £11,000 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The trustees report that the district is in a 'very healthy position' with no liabilities and a low-risk cash-based investment strategy.
What the accounts disclose
“The District's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District. The District Trustee Board considers that the District should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £11k.” — page 5
Trustees
- Stephen Hornerchair
- Bethany Flower
- Joseph Wilmot
- Lisa Sidgwick
- Mark Lightfoot
- Michael Fountain
- SUSAN PINDER
- Sean Champion
- Sharon Baldam
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £31k | £37k |
| 31/03/2025 | £41k | £54k |
| 31/03/2024 | £39k | £23k |
| 31/03/2023 | £37k | £18k |
| 31/03/2022 | £26k | £24k |
Common questions
Is EAST CLEVELAND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £66,426.75, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £11,000 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The trustees report that the district is in a 'very healthy position' with no liabilities and a low-risk cash-based investment strategy. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 14/10/2024 | £2k | Introduction to Fencing |