MANCHESTER SOUTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

Registered charity 1020173 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WYTHENSHAWE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

To support scouting in the Manchester South area and promote scouting as a worthwhile activity for young people. To assist in the organisation and training of scout leaders.To provide financial administrative and management support to scout groups in the district.

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Latest income

£83k

Latest spending

£101k

Registered

1993

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £82,796.03 against total payments of £101,433.13, resulting in a net expenditure. The charity holds monetary assets of £26,814.04 and has a stated reserves policy target of £4,000. The Trustees note that the accounts require signing off by the Independent Examiner for submission to the Charities Commission.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £4,000 (held: £27k)

“The District’s policy on reserves is to hold an amount of £4,000 to enable it to sustain any District activity or support any group in the absence of any further funds being available to enable the District to discharge its responsibilities.” — page 2

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Asset Recovery Incentivisation Scheme (ARIS) — “Asset Recovery Incentivisation Scheme (ARIS) Grant Awarded” (source page)
We Love Manchester — “We Love Manchester – grant support for Ukrainian young people to participate in Scouting” (source page)
Youth Investment Fund — “Youth Investment Fund Grant to Manchester South District Scouts – summer 2022” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

Anthony Boggianochair · trustee of 2 other charities
Daniel Noble
Jonathan Allerton
Kirstie Lowe
Lee O'Neil
Liam Hudspith
Philip Gunhouse
Shane Nolan

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

Operates in: Manchester City

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£83k	£101k
31/03/2024	£79k	£145k
31/03/2023	£96k	£83k
31/03/2022	£96k	£38k
31/03/2021	£77k	£41k

Common questions

Is MANCHESTER SOUTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £82,796.03 against total payments of £101,433.13, resulting in a net expenditure. The charity holds monetary assets of £26,814.04 and has a stated reserves policy target of £4,000. The Trustees note that the accounts require signing off by the Independent Examiner for submission to the Charities Commission. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.