1ST METHERINGHAM SCOUT GROUP
The group is active in assisting the development of young people and supporting them to acheive their physical, spiritual, interlectual and social potential and enable them to become responsible individuals and citizens of their local, national and international communities, in accordance with the principals of the Scout Association, guided by adult leadership, providing a varied, enjoyable.
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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 charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £18,500, which is above its stated policy target of circa £18,000. Per the trustees' report, the group's financial throughput was approximately £26,500 in income against £25,000 in expenditure, with the group remaining in a good overall financial position despite outstanding maintenance invoices.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 24 months running costs, circa £18,000.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management 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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Adam Townsend
- Andrew Peall
- Emma Bembridge
- Kerry Hawbrook
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £25k |
| 31/03/2024 | £23k | £25k |
| 31/03/2023 | £15k | £11k |
| 31/03/2022 | £2k | £7k |
| 31/03/2021 | £8k | £1k |
Common questions
Is 1ST METHERINGHAM SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £18,500, which is above its stated policy target of circa £18,000. Per the trustees' report, the group's financial throughput was approximately £26,500 in income against £25,000 in expenditure, with the group remaining in a good overall financial position despite outstanding maintenance invoices. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON | 1 | £17k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST METHERINGHAM SCOUT GROUP | £27k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 1ST WARLINGHAM SCOUT GROUP | £26k | — | 0 | above | 119.8% | no doubt |
| 1ST MERROW SCOUT GROUP | £66k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 1ST STANFORD-LE-HOPE SCOUT GROUP | £20k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 1ST PRESTBURY SCOUT GROUP | £54k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 1ST STRATTON ST MARGARET SCOUT GROUP | £63k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |