ORSETT AND BULPHAN SCOUT GROUP
Orsett Scout Group provides scouting activities for those aged 6 to 14 within the area of the Villages of Orsett and Bulphan, Essex.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £20,000 at year end, which is above the trustee-stated policy target of £10,000 (equivalent to six months of running costs). The trustees report that they regularly monitor bank balances and cash flow to ensure the group obtains maximum value from its banking arrangements.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 6 months running costs, circa £10,000”
Trustees
- Christopher David Coleschair
- Alex Page
- Bill Murphy
- Daniel Smith
- Evelyn Murphy
- Nicola Cranch
- Robert Murphy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £26k | £19k |
| 31/12/2023 | £20k | £16k |
| 31/12/2022 | £26k | £26k |
| 31/12/2021 | £30k | £12k |
| 31/12/2020 | £21k | £18k |
Common questions
Is ORSETT AND BULPHAN SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £20,000 at year end, which is above the trustee-stated policy target of £10,000 (equivalent to six months of running costs). The trustees report that they regularly monitor bank balances and cash flow to ensure the group obtains maximum value from its banking arrangements.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/01/2005 | £5k | Upgrade of heating system |