DANEMEAD SCOUT CAMPSITE
Providing camping and educational training facilities for young people.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL INTELLECTUAL SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL POTENTIAL AS INDIVIDUALS AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND AS MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES.BENEFIT.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased by 5% to £64,111.89 while total expenditure increased to £75,258.32, resulting in a deficit of £11,146.43. The trustees report that the charity holds a total cash reserve of £21,779.27, with £12,911.57 available for general use, which is above the stated policy target of £5,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Camp fees from Scouts and Guides once again fell very slightly (3%) during 2025/26 (£9,897 against £10,181).” — page 7
“The charity aims to hold a sum not less than £5,000 in the main Cooperative Bank current account to meet the cost of day to day running costs.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Chris Harrisonchair
- Debra June Longhurst
- Judith Harris
- Mark Andrew Miller
- Matthew David George Brett
- Nicholas Christopher Stevenson
- Robert Pytches
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £64k | £75k |
| 31/03/2025 | £69k | £60k |
| 31/03/2024 | £62k | £74k |
| 31/03/2023 | £62k | £53k |
| 31/03/2022 | £52k | £66k |
Common questions
Is DANEMEAD SCOUT CAMPSITE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased by 5% to £64,111.89 while total expenditure increased to £75,258.32, resulting in a deficit of £11,146.43. The trustees report that the charity holds a total cash reserve of £21,779.27, with £12,911.57 available for general use, which is above the stated policy target of £5,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/11/2018 | £10k | Refurbishment of Uncle Tom's Cabin |