The Bournemouth Guide Camp Association
To establish and maintain in Hampshire or Dorset one or more camps for the use of members of the Guide Association and members of such kindred societies or institutions as are approved by the charity. To achieve this the Bournemouth Guide Camp Association maintains a site for camp and pack holidays at Dudsbury, near Ferndown, Dorset.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a net income increase to £9,793 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by higher charitable activity income and donations. Free reserves decreased to £50,117 from £74,654 in the prior year, though the trustees consider this an appropriate level to meet operational obligations. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The directors consider that this is an appropriate level of free reserves to meet the charity’s continuing operational obligations and fugitive monies.”
“Maintenance services are provided by D R Webb, husband of Camp Advisor, S Webb. In the year £10,269 was paid for labour and materials and £Nil was reimbursed to S Webb for the general upkeep and maintenance of the site (2023: £9,740).” — page 24
“£589 was reimbursed to S Webb for event expenses (2023: £724).” — page 24
“Maintenance services are provided by D R Webb, husband of Camp Advisor, S Webb. In the year £10,269 was paid for labour and materials and £Nil was reimbursed to S Webb for the general upkeep and maintenance of the site (2023: £9,740).” — page 24
“£589 was reimbursed to S Webb for event expenses (2023: £724).” — page 24
“Maintenance services are provided by D R Webb, husband of Camp Advisor, S Webb. In the year £10,269 was paid for labour and materials and £Nil was reimbursed to S Webb for the general upkeep and maintenance of the site (2023: £9,740).” — page 24
“£589 was reimbursed to S Webb for event expenses (2023: £724).” — page 24
“Maintenance services are provided by D R Webb, husband of Camp Advisor, S Webb. In the year £10,269 was paid for labour and materials and £Nil was reimbursed to S Webb for the general upkeep and maintenance of the site (2023: £9,740).” — page 24
“£589 was reimbursed to S Webb for event expenses (2023: £724).” — page 24
Trustees
- ANN WILSON
- Claire Helen Hohne
- ELIZABETH ANNE DAWKINS
- Heather Mary Longland
- Judith Margaret Daniels
- Linda Mary Grocott
- RACHEAL TATTUM
- Teresa Fisher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £67k | £57k |
| 31/12/2023 | £49k | £54k |
| 31/12/2022 | £67k | £31k |
| 31/12/2021 | £30k | £36k |
| 31/12/2020 | £34k | £38k |
Common questions
Is The Bournemouth Guide Camp Association financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a net income increase to £9,793 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by higher charitable activity income and donations. Free reserves decreased to £50,117 from £74,654 in the prior year, though the trustees consider this an appropriate level to meet operational obligations. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/10/2016 | £32k | "Interpreting and conserving Dudsbury Ancient Hill Fort and the history of Girlguiding on it" |