CHESSINGTON SCOUT GROUP
To provide the opportunity for young people aged 5 years and over to participate in an organisation dedicated to giving education and recreational pursuits in a safe and fun-loving environment. There are lots of opportunities to learn new skills and take part in events not otherwise available.
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 group ended the financial year with a surplus of £6,014.96 and a bank balance of £20,320.74. The treasurer describes this position as providing a 'very comfortable cushion' for the upcoming year, despite higher costs due to the cost-of-living crisis and ongoing building repairs. The group remains in a relatively healthy financial position with stable membership numbers.
What the accounts disclose
“Our hall hire income has increased this year due to new lettings for a private tutor company and more recently a dance company.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- 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
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Robert Bryn Reganchair
- Dominic Sebastian Morton
- Emma Gregory
- JOHN HARVEY
- Joy Jenkins
- Sarah Louise Walsh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £31k | £25k |
| 31/03/2024 | £14k | £28k |
| 31/03/2023 | £37k | £35k |
| 31/03/2022 | £11k | £11k |
| 31/03/2021 | £26k | £6k |
Common questions
Is CHESSINGTON SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group ended the financial year with a surplus of £6,014.96 and a bank balance of £20,320.74. The treasurer describes this position as providing a 'very comfortable cushion' for the upcoming year, despite higher costs due to the cost-of-living crisis and ongoing building repairs. The group remains in a relatively healthy financial position with stable membership numbers.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/09/2006 | £2k | "A Project To Replace This Scout Group'S Condemned Water Heater, Repair Their Equipment Store Roof And Build An Outside Storage For The Group" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2006 | £2k | Replacement of Fittings |