FIRST MENAI BRIDGE SCOUT GROUP
As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, the First Menai Bridge Scout Group give young people of Menai Bridge and surrounding areas the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held just over £18,000 in combined accounts at the end of 2025, which falls within its stated reserves policy target of between £15,000 and £30,000. The trustees consider this sum sufficient to continue charitable activities should income fall short. Outstanding Gift Aid claims for 2024 and 2025 were expected to be claimed in early 2026.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum of between £15,000 and £30,000.” — page 6
Trustees
- Clive Wycherley
- Joan Doyle
- John Hayes
- MALCOLM ROGERS
- Robert Laing
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £29k | £35k |
| 31/12/2024 | £24k | £21k |
| 31/12/2023 | £19k | £22k |
| 31/12/2022 | £20k | £16k |
| 31/12/2021 | £17k | £10k |
Common questions
Is FIRST MENAI BRIDGE SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held just over £18,000 in combined accounts at the end of 2025, which falls within its stated reserves policy target of between £15,000 and £30,000. The trustees consider this sum sufficient to continue charitable activities should income fall short. Outstanding Gift Aid claims for 2024 and 2025 were expected to be claimed in early 2026. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/06/2015 | £22k | "The Role of Snowdonia and Anglesey Scouts and Scouting around World War One" |