STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £120,139 in unrestricted cash reserves, which is above its stated policy target of approximately £51,000 (representing six months of expenditure plus cashflow funds). The charity reported a net surplus of £5,328 for the year, driven by reduced activity costs, and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“We have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not designated or invested in tangible fixed assets held should represent 6 months expenditure ensuring the provision of a suitable contingency to protect the continuity of its activities for the foreseeable future, circa £41,000 plus £10,000 to fund cashflows for large events.” — page 6
“The charity is affiliated to the Scout Association; on whose behalf It collects membership subscriptions. HQ Membership subscriptions of £356,033 in the year are shown on the Statement of Financial Activities.” — page 21
Trustees
- ELIZABETH ANNE BIRCHchair
- BRUCE MATTHEW FIELD
- CLIVE LEADER
- Joanne Gilbert
- Nathan Heath
- Nicholas John Cunliffe
- Nicholas Moss
- Richard Williams
- Ryan Kenny Capewell
- Shay George Norman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £120k | £115k |
| 31/03/2024 | £223k | £288k |
| 31/03/2023 | £275k | £210k |
| 31/03/2022 | £98k | £98k |
| 31/03/2021 | £169k | £129k |
Common questions
Is STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £120,139 in unrestricted cash reserves, which is above its stated policy target of approximately £51,000 (representing six months of expenditure plus cashflow funds). The charity reported a net surplus of £5,328 for the year, driven by reduced activity costs, and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- SOUTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
- CITY OF NEWCASTLE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- GREATER LONDON NORTH EAST COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
- CUMBRIA COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
- WARWICKSHIRE SCOUT COUNCIL
- CARDIFF NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £572k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY OF NEWCASTLE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREATER LONDON NORTH EAST COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £167k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CUMBRIA COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WARWICKSHIRE SCOUT COUNCIL | £553k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |