1ST CHINEHAM SCOUT GROUP
Provides buildings/facilities/open space for young people who are members of the Scout Association
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. THE METHOD OF ACHIEVING THE AIM OF THE ASSOCIATION IS 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 FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £7,018 for the year ended 31st December 2024, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Despite the deficit, the charity maintained closing cash reserves of £41,528, which the independent examiner confirmed were supported by proper accounting records with no material concerns identified.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Helen Jane Joneschair
- Gwenyth Moore
- Hugh David Margesson
- Louise Wimpress
- Miroslava Down
- Tim Gibbons
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £69k | £76k |
| 31/12/2023 | £63k | £57k |
| 31/12/2022 | £55k | £57k |
| 31/12/2021 | £67k | £64k |
| 31/12/2020 | £44k | £23k |
Common questions
Is 1ST CHINEHAM SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £7,018 for the year ended 31st December 2024, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Despite the deficit, the charity maintained closing cash reserves of £41,528, which the independent examiner confirmed were supported by proper accounting records with no material concerns identified. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.