1ST LILLIPUT SEA SCOUTS
Scouting for boys and girls (Beavers, Cubs & Sea Scouts) An Explorer unit is also attached to our Group
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £470,998, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of approximately £90,400 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). Per the trustees' report, these reserves are being rebuilt following recent expenditure on building improvements to ensure the continuity of activities and future equipment replacement.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Executive Committee considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £90,400.” — page 5
Trustees
- NEIL TAPEchair
- ANDREW PARKYN
- ANDREW WILSON
- BRADLEY FARNHAM
- CALLUM FERNS
- JAMES INGE
- JOHN ROBERT HAYNES
- LAURA BODYCOMBE
- MARGARET SPIERS
- NICHOLAS SPIERS
- OLIVER ROELL
- SIMON INGE
- STEVEN PAYNE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £166k | £96k |
| 31/03/2025 | £157k | £81k |
| 31/03/2024 | £164k | £151k |
| 31/03/2023 | £115k | £99k |
| 31/03/2022 | £109k | £54k |
Common questions
Is 1ST LILLIPUT SEA SCOUTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £470,998, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of approximately £90,400 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). Per the trustees' report, these reserves are being rebuilt following recent expenditure on building improvements to ensure the continuity of activities and future equipment replacement. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.