1ST THORS OAK SCOUT GROUP
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £13,091.37 are below the trustees' stated policy target of £46,000 (equivalent to 18 months' running costs). The trustees identify risks regarding adult recruitment, reducing membership income, and the unresolved lease status with Thurrock Council, noting that reserves are small and held in cash.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group’s trustees consider that following lessons learnt through the COVID-19 pandemic the Group should hold a sum equivalent to 18 months’ running costs, circa £46,000.” — page 26
Trustees
- Conner Martin
- Gemma Robertson
- Lewis James Steel
- MISS J OSBORNE
- MRS A JOINER
- Mr David Ward
- Mr W Martin
- Mrs G Bray
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £25k | £30k |
| 31/12/2024 | £24k | £29k |
| 31/12/2023 | £20k | £28k |
| 31/12/2022 | £21k | £19k |
| 31/12/2021 | £27k | £11k |
Common questions
Is 1ST THORS OAK SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £13,091.37 are below the trustees' stated policy target of £46,000 (equivalent to 18 months' running costs). The trustees identify risks regarding adult recruitment, reducing membership income, and the unresolved lease status with Thurrock Council, noting that reserves are small and held in cash. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.