46TH EPPING FOREST SOUTH (ST BARNABAS) SCOUT GROUP
The Scout Group provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for young people aged 6-13. Personal development means promoting the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being of the individual, helping them achieve their full potential.
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UNIT OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group has net income of £7,371 and unrestricted reserves carried forward of £42,379. However, the trustees note a significant reliance on hut lettings, which contributed £8,000 to income, and highlight volunteer retention as a serious concern for the group's continuity.
What the accounts disclose
“Hut lettings are a valuable source of income, and vital to keep the hut running and repaired.” — page 1
“An employer of one of the leaders made a donation to the group of £2,150 and the group wishes to express its thanks to the generosity of the employer and to the leader concerned for promoting the group.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints 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
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 14
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 8
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 14
Trustees
- ELIZABETH ABBOTT
- James Paddon
- Robert Edward Pinkerton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £21k |
| 31/03/2024 | £20k | £12k |
| 31/03/2023 | £24k | £15k |
| 31/03/2022 | £10k | £10k |
| 31/03/2021 | £4k | £6k |
Common questions
Is 46TH EPPING FOREST SOUTH (ST BARNABAS) SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group has net income of £7,371 and unrestricted reserves carried forward of £42,379. However, the trustees note a significant reliance on hut lettings, which contributed £8,000 to income, and highlight volunteer retention as a serious concern for the group's continuity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SSP FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- BUNTINGFORD SCOUT GROUP
- 9TH NORTH WATFORD (WOODSIDE) SCOUT GROUP
- SELBY DISTRICT SCOUTS
- BLANDFORD SCOUT GROUP
- 15th WYRE FOREST (HABBERLEY) SCOUT GROUP
- 1ST EGGLESCLIFFE (ST JOHN'S) SCOUT GROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46TH EPPING FOREST SOUTH (ST BARNABAS) SCOUT GROUP | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUNTINGFORD SCOUT GROUP | £43k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 9TH NORTH WATFORD (WOODSIDE) SCOUT GROUP | £36k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SELBY DISTRICT SCOUTS | £64k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BLANDFORD SCOUT GROUP | £57k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 15th WYRE FOREST (HABBERLEY) SCOUT GROUP | £44k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |