SANDWELL SCOUT DISTRICT

Registered charity 1020042 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as DARTMOUTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL (WEST MERCIA)

To encourage the physical, mental and spiritual development of young people, so that they may take a constructive place in society. Open to all people from 6 years to 25 years old and are members of the world wide scouting organisation.

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Latest income
£43k
Latest spending
£50k
Registered
2015
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £70,000 at year end, which is above its stated policy target of £20,000 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The independent examiner reported no concerns regarding the accounts, and the trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue charitable activities.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 12 months running costs, circa £20,000 (held: £70k)
The District's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District should income and fundraising activities fall short. The District Executive Committee considers that the District should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £20,000.The District held reserves of approximately £70,000 against this at year end.
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Sandwell

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£43k£50k
31/12/2023£51k£62k
31/12/2022£29k£113k
31/12/2021£66k£72k
31/03/2021£78k£27k

Common questions

Is SANDWELL SCOUT DISTRICT financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £70,000 at year end, which is above its stated policy target of £20,000 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The independent examiner reported no concerns regarding the accounts, and the trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue charitable activities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.