MAIDSTONE EAST DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
To provide Scouting activities for young people between the ages of 4 and 18 and to people between 18 and 25, and to provide support and training for the adult leaders.
Objects
TO PROMOTE 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 district maintains systems of internal control and monitors income and expenditure regularly. The trustees consider the charity holds sufficient resources to continue activities, with a policy target of approximately £4,000. The document notes that the district's income is very small and funds are held in cash.
What the accounts disclose
“The District’s Income and Expenditure is very small and as a consequence does not have sufficient fund to invest in longer-term investments such as stocks and shares.” — page 3
“The District Trustee Board considers that the District should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running cost, circa £4,000”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Pamela Joan Meadchair
- Ian Wickenden Secretary
- JANE GRIFFITHS
- Julie McGowan
- Linda Waring
- Mark Price
- Patrick Mayo Treasurer
- Victoria Bagley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £62k | £57k |
| 31/03/2024 | £51k | £56k |
| 31/03/2023 | £76k | £75k |
| 31/03/2022 | £32k | £35k |
| 31/03/2021 | £35k | £22k |
Common questions
Is MAIDSTONE EAST DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the district maintains systems of internal control and monitors income and expenditure regularly. The trustees consider the charity holds sufficient resources to continue activities, with a policy target of approximately £4,000. The document notes that the district's income is very small and funds are held in cash.
Who funds MAIDSTONE EAST DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MAIDSTONE EAST DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL as a grant recipient include THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | FY2022 | £14k |