THE FIRST NEW CROSS (THE GREYS) SCOUT GROUP
1st New Cross Scout Group take part in a large range of activities, indoor and outdoor; which include hiking, camping, climbing, abseiling, cooking (indoors and outside), craft making, writing, drawing and many more activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Group held sufficient resources to continue its charitable activities, with reserves equivalent to 12 months of running costs (approximately £10,000) held at year-end. The Group is totally self-supporting, receiving no external grants other than a mandatory Business Rates discount, and relies heavily on voluntary fundraising and premises hire to cover rising utility and maintenance costs. While the Group reported a net decrease in cash funds for the year due to specific large payments, it maintains a substantial freehold property asset base and expresses optimism for its future operations.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Alan Alexander McKinnonchair
- BRIAN WILLIAM SWEETING
- DAVID SIDNEY FRICKER
- EILEEN MARGARET FRICKER
- ELIZABETH JANE FRICKER
- Eleanor Ruth Clarke
- Mari Toomse-Smith
- Rebecca Dacia Stansfield
- Stacey Ann Ingrassia
- Stephanie Dil
- Thomas Dougal Allebone-Webb
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34k | £40k |
| 31/03/2024 | £44k | £36k |
| 31/03/2023 | £44k | £46k |
| 31/03/2022 | £55k | £49k |
| 31/03/2021 | £24k | £26k |
Common questions
Is THE FIRST NEW CROSS (THE GREYS) SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Group held sufficient resources to continue its charitable activities, with reserves equivalent to 12 months of running costs (approximately £10,000) held at year-end. The Group is totally self-supporting, receiving no external grants other than a mandatory Business Rates discount, and relies heavily on voluntary fundraising and premises hire to cover rising utility and maintenance costs. While the Group reported a net decrease in cash funds for the year due to specific large payments, it maintains a substantial freehold property asset base and expresses optimism for its future operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.