BRISTOL SOUTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
The objectives of Bristol South are as a unit of the Scout Association.To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical,intellectual,social and spiritual potentials,as individuals,as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities,by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training,guided by adult leadership.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the district finished the year with a cash-rich position, holding approximately £139,392 in unrestricted funds against a reserves policy target of around £20,000. The trustees note that this balance is partly due to lower-than-anticipated uptake of activity grants and an unanticipated boost from the closure of a scout group, rather than deliberate design. Despite dropping interest rates, the district remains financially stable with no material uncertainties reported.
What the accounts disclose
“In essence being sufficient funds to continue to pay non deferable or fixed debts/costs for a period of three years without funding being received from the usual income streams. This usually amounts to being in the region of £20k.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/11/2022)
Trustees
- Tina Symons Mrschair
- Aaron Wheatley
- Cathy Harding
- James Blackmore
- Jessica Tulit
- Nick Winter
- Paul Harper
- TONY REES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £107k | £100k |
| 31/03/2024 | £92k | £108k |
| 31/03/2023 | £129k | £123k |
| 31/03/2022 | £99k | £85k |
| 31/03/2021 | £89k | £70k |
Common questions
Is BRISTOL SOUTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the district finished the year with a cash-rich position, holding approximately £139,392 in unrestricted funds against a reserves policy target of around £20,000. The trustees note that this balance is partly due to lower-than-anticipated uptake of activity grants and an unanticipated boost from the closure of a scout group, rather than deliberate design. Despite dropping interest rates, the district remains financially stable with no material uncertainties reported. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/03/2007 | £6k | "This District Scout Council Will Use An Award To Attend A St George'S Day Event In Bath To Celebrate 100 Years Of Scouting. The Event Is An" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2007 | £3k | Avon Scouts Georgain Bath Celebrations |
Charities like this
- CARDIFF NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- CITY OF NEWCASTLE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- NORTH DEVON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- BRADFORD SOUTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- RICHMOND UPON THAMES DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL SOUTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £107k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CARDIFF NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY OF NEWCASTLE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH DEVON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £112k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| BRADFORD SOUTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £262k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |