1ST WHITSTABLE SCOUT GROUP
Scouting Activities to promote the development of children aged 6 to 18
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group achieved an operating surplus of £1,177.51 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by stricter expense controls and improved subscription collection. The group's financial position was significantly strengthened by a legacy received from a former member, which is intended to support hall renewal and band equipment. The trustees maintain a reserve policy of keeping a cash balance equal to annual expenses, with any surplus held in interest-bearing accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group reserve policy is to maintain a cash balance equal to the approximate level of annual expenses at any one time.” — page 2
Trustees
- Guy Voizeychair
- Angela Russell
- David Hancock
- Piers Manser
- Russell Sharrad
- Stephen Harman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £182k | £15k |
| 31/03/2024 | £11k | £15k |
| 31/03/2023 | £11k | £11k |
| 31/03/2022 | £2k | £14k |
| 31/03/2021 | £9k | £2k |
Common questions
Is 1ST WHITSTABLE SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group achieved an operating surplus of £1,177.51 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by stricter expense controls and improved subscription collection. The group's financial position was significantly strengthened by a legacy received from a former member, which is intended to support hall renewal and band equipment. The trustees maintain a reserve policy of keeping a cash balance equal to annual expenses, with any surplus held in interest-bearing accounts.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | 1 | £10k |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | 1 | £1k |
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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 WHITSTABLE SCOUT GROUP | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 11TH IPSWICH SCOUT GROUP | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 1ST WATCHET SEA SCOUT GROUP | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 8TH NORWICH (NORWICH SCHOOL) SEA SCOUT GROUP | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEYMOUTH WEST SCOUT GROUP | £728k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |