2ND SOUTHAM (OPEN) SCOUT GROUP
The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individual, responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The method of achieving the aim is by providing an attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the scout promise and law.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £15,000 at year end, which exceeds its stated policy target of £10,000 (equivalent to six months' running costs). The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records, with no material matters identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group Executive Committee considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 6 months running costs, circa £10k.”
Trustees
- Colin Russellchair
- Briony Amanda Walster
- Gordon Ian Ferguson
- Jordan Matthew Smith
- Margaret Theresa Greenway
- Sally Jane Forgan
- Sean Tonelli
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £23k |
| 31/03/2024 | £37k | £51k |
| 31/03/2023 | £55k | £55k |
| 31/03/2022 | £28k | £27k |
| 31/03/2021 | £35k | £27k |
Common questions
Is 2ND SOUTHAM (OPEN) SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £15,000 at year end, which exceeds its stated policy target of £10,000 (equivalent to six months' running costs). The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records, with no material matters identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.