DANEMEAD SCOUT CAMPSITE
Providing camping and educational training facilities for young people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £9,010 for the year, with total income of £68,772 against expenditure of £59,762. The trustees report that unrestricted cash reserves stood at £11,376.14, which is above the stated policy target of £5,000, indicating adequate liquidity for day-to-day operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The campsite is primarily reliant upon income from camping fees and indoor accommodation hire.”
“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 8
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £69k | £60k |
| 31/03/2024 | £62k | £74k |
| 31/03/2023 | £62k | £53k |
| 31/03/2022 | £52k | £66k |
| 31/03/2021 | £190k | £176k |
Common questions
Is DANEMEAD SCOUT CAMPSITE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £9,010 for the year, with total income of £68,772 against expenditure of £59,762. The trustees report that unrestricted cash reserves stood at £11,376.14, which is above the stated policy target of £5,000, indicating adequate liquidity for day-to-day operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/11/2018 | £10k | Refurbishment of Uncle Tom's Cabin |