YORK EBOR DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Support services for the scout groups on the southern side of the city of York.
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 charity holds unrestricted reserves of £33,538, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue activities if income falls short, noting a policy target of holding resources equivalent to 18 months' running costs. The charity reports a net surplus for the year and confirms that resources are adequate to meet its liabilities as they fall due, with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board considers that the District should hold a sum equivalent to 18 months’ running costs for normal activity.”
“York Ebor District Scout Council also has a 50% interest in Snowball Plantation, held with York Minster District Scouts, through the York Scout Joint Trust.” — page 15
“York Ebor District Scout Council has an interest in certain assets which are jointly held, being: a) a 50% interest through York Active Support for items including events, activities, badges and ceremonials, held with York Minster District Scouts.” — page 15
“York Ebor District Scout Council also has a 50% interest in Snowball Plantation, held with York Minster District Scouts, through the York Scout Joint Trust.” — page 15
“York Ebor District Scout Council has an interest in certain assets which are jointly held, being: a) a 50% interest through York Active Support for items including events, activities, badges and ceremonials, held with York Minster District Scouts.” — page 15
“York Ebor District Scout Council also has a 50% interest in Snowball Plantation, held with York Minster District Scouts, through the York Scout Joint Trust.” — page 15
“York Ebor District Scout Council has an interest in certain assets which are jointly held, being: a) a 50% interest through York Active Support for items including events, activities, badges and ceremonials, held with York Minster District Scouts.” — page 15
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
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Graeme Taylor
- Hugh James Bardell
- Martin Matravers
- Nigel White
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £69k | £49k |
| 31/03/2025 | £29k | £20k |
| 31/03/2024 | £15k | £10k |
| 31/03/2023 | £36k | £40k |
| 31/03/2022 | £12k | £7k |
Common questions
Is YORK EBOR DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £33,538, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue activities if income falls short, noting a policy target of holding resources equivalent to 18 months' running costs. The charity reports a net surplus for the year and confirms that resources are adequate to meet its liabilities as they fall due, with no material uncertainties disclosed.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/06/2006 | £7k | Social Inclusion Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/12/2005 | £3k | There is no project name available for this record |