PATHFINDER SCOUT GROUP
Scouting
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £22,469 for the year, reducing accumulated reserves to £38,272. The trustees consider these reserves sufficient to satisfy their policy of holding enough funds to continue activities should income fall short. The group remains reliant on volunteers and fundraising, with the trustees noting that rising utility bills and maintenance costs have impacted financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group’s policy on reserves is to hold sufficient reserves to continue the charitable activities of the Group should income and fundraising activities fall short and to effect repairs to the buildings we manage.”
Trustees
- Beverly Clear
- Cath McNab
- Daniel Gould
- Ian Wilson
- John Williamson
- Lisa Gould
- Madeleine Watt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £54k | £76k |
| 31/03/2024 | £37k | £50k |
| 31/03/2023 | £33k | £49k |
| 31/03/2022 | £58k | £31k |
| 31/03/2021 | £49k | £27k |
Common questions
Is PATHFINDER SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £22,469 for the year, reducing accumulated reserves to £38,272. The trustees consider these reserves sufficient to satisfy their policy of holding enough funds to continue activities should income fall short. The group remains reliant on volunteers and fundraising, with the trustees noting that rising utility bills and maintenance costs have impacted financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2004 | £5k | Security Fence |