4TH RUNCORN SCOUT GROUP
Provides buildings/facilities, equipment and leaders to allow children/ young people to take part in scouting activites.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £41,000 at year end, which is above the trustee-stated policy target of £22,000 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The trustees attribute this surplus to successful fundraising and a one-off Gift Aid claim covering previous years. The document notes no material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ability to continue its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising.”
“The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £22,000”
Trustees
- CAROL WALKERchair
- Callum Linger
- Darroll Dean McCulloch
- David Walker
- Diane Yvonne Lagares-Ballantine
- GILLIAN FINDLOW
- John Frodsham
- Keith Anthony Marnell
- Lisa Elizabeth Street
- Matthew David Morris
- Matthew Marnell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £30k | £22k |
| 31/12/2023 | £34k | £32k |
| 31/12/2022 | £61k | £65k |
| 31/12/2021 | £33k | £29k |
| 31/12/2020 | £18k | £9k |
Common questions
Is 4TH RUNCORN SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £41,000 at year end, which is above the trustee-stated policy target of £22,000 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The trustees attribute this surplus to successful fundraising and a one-off Gift Aid claim covering previous years. The document notes no material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ability to continue its activities.
Who funds 4TH RUNCORN SCOUT GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name 4TH RUNCORN SCOUT GROUP as a grant recipient include KEN DODD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN DODD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k |