38th & 40th Strood Sea Scouts
To promote the develop 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 by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had total receipts of £59,165.15 and total payments of £51,512.80 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a net surplus of £7,652.35. The trustees report that the group is in a comfortable financial position with monetary assets of £61,634.67, which they state is sufficient to maintain one year's running costs even with no income.
What the accounts disclose
“Membership subscriptions £25,227.00”
“enables us to maintain one years running costs even with no income as per our constitution.”
Trustees
- MICHAEL BILLINchair
- Andrew Munn
- CATHERINE YOUNGER
- DAVID WILLIAM WRAIGHT
- Darren Lake
- Derek Smith
- MR ANDY COOPER
- Michael TURNER
- Susan Elizabeth Souter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2026 | £59k | £52k |
| 01/04/2025 | £57k | £47k |
| 01/04/2024 | £53k | £43k |
| 01/04/2023 | £63k | £81k |
| 01/04/2022 | £25k | £17k |
Common questions
Is 38th & 40th Strood Sea Scouts financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had total receipts of £59,165.15 and total payments of £51,512.80 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a net surplus of £7,652.35. The trustees report that the group is in a comfortable financial position with monetary assets of £61,634.67, which they state is sufficient to maintain one year's running costs even with no income. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.