GREATER LONDON NORTH EAST 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 POTENTIAL, 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 unrestricted reserves stood at £224,992.02, which is significantly above the stated policy target of circa £30,000 (equivalent to 12 months of base running costs). The charity reported a net surplus of £100,111.68 for the period, with all funds held in cash at mainstream banks.
What the accounts disclose
“The County’s principal source of unrestricted income is the levy charged as part of the annual membership fee.”
“The County Board of Trustees has reviewed the reserve policy and considers that the County should hold a sum equivalent to at least 12 months base running costs, circa £30,000 based on historic trends.”
Trustees
- Colin Wreyford
- Jude John Adigwe
- Lisa Jones
- MALCOLM WETHERELL
- PAUL DANVERS
- Rebecca Still
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £167k | £67k |
| 31/08/2024 | £88k | £86k |
| 31/08/2023 | £351k | £350k |
| 31/08/2022 | £169k | £175k |
| 31/08/2021 | £97k | £69k |
Common questions
Is GREATER LONDON NORTH EAST COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £224,992.02, which is significantly above the stated policy target of circa £30,000 (equivalent to 12 months of base running costs). The charity reported a net surplus of £100,111.68 for the period, with all funds held in cash at mainstream banks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| ST. NICHOLAS' EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £600 |
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- CITY OF NEWCASTLE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER LONDON NORTH EAST COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £167k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARDIFF NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY OF NEWCASTLE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £572k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CUMBRIA COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |