BASINGSTOKE WEST DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Providing facilities and support for Scouting in North Hampshire covering West Basingstoke, Oakley and Overton and neighbouring villages. Putting on the biennial Basingstoke Gang Show and involved with and supporting the shop run by Basingstoke Scouting Supplies.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £15,768 for the year, reducing total reserves from £189,590 to £173,822. The trustees note that the general fund historically remains high compared to their policy target of covering Gang Show exposure, and they are actively using reserves for long-term development. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“38,070 Gang Show receipts” — page 4
“The District’s policy on reserves is to maintain the General Fund at a level that will cover the full District’s exposure in a Gang Show production year.” — page 1
Trustees
- Sarah Thomaschair
- ALAN BIRTLES
- Ben Robert Wright
- Hazel Muzvidziwa
- Ian Edwards
- Kirsty Holdsworth
- Michael Webb
- NEIL MACINTOSH
- Richard Kiy
- Robert Leon Gath
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £104k | £120k |
| 31/12/2024 | £96k | £76k |
| 31/12/2023 | £67k | £97k |
| 31/12/2022 | £51k | £67k |
| 31/12/2021 | £43k | £35k |
Common questions
Is BASINGSTOKE WEST DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £15,768 for the year, reducing total reserves from £189,590 to £173,822. The trustees note that the general fund historically remains high compared to their policy target of covering Gang Show exposure, and they are actively using reserves for long-term development. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASINGSTOKE WEST DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £104k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BASINGSTOKE EAST DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £213k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BASINGSTOKE GYMNASTICS CLUB | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BASINGSTOKE VOLUNTARY ACTION | £555k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EASTBOURNE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £281k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHAMPTON CITY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |