1ST PONTELAND SCOUT GROUP
The aim of the Group and of the Scout Association is 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 reported a net outgoing of resources of £481 for the year, resulting in a slight decrease in total net assets from £213,569 to £213,087. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting approximately £6,000 in unrestricted resources to cover running costs, alongside designated funds for specific eventualities such as flood restitution. The filing notes no material uncertainties and confirms the group holds sufficient resources to continue its charitable activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group Trustees considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 6 months running costs, circa £6,000.”
Trustees
- PAMELA FRAINchair
- ANDREW HINTON STEELE PILE
- Christopher Brian Stonehouse
- Dr BARRY HUGO HIRST
- Jacqueline WALKER
- MARK WOOD
- Martin Clark
- RICHARD WALKER
- Thomas Martyn Rees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £33k | £33k |
| 31/12/2023 | £26k | £27k |
| 31/12/2022 | £34k | £38k |
| 31/12/2021 | £35k | £23k |
| 31/12/2020 | £20k | £8k |
Common questions
Is 1ST PONTELAND SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £481 for the year, resulting in a slight decrease in total net assets from £213,569 to £213,087. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting approximately £6,000 in unrestricted resources to cover running costs, alongside designated funds for specific eventualities such as flood restitution. The filing notes no material uncertainties and confirms the group holds sufficient resources to continue its charitable activities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/06/2005 | £5k | 2005 Tall Ships Race |