Waltham Forest Scout District
The District is part of the Greater London North East Scout County which provides Scouting to young people in the London Boroughs north east of the river Thames.The District seeks to provide advice and support for Scout Groups and Explorer Scout Units in the Borough of Waltham Forest.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £355,323, which is above the policy target of six months' running costs. The trustees report that the charity has sufficient funds to meet its obligations for at least 12 months, indicating a stable going concern status despite a small net loss for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“All Income comes from Membership subscriptions, Income from hire of the properties and activities, and this year from Government/Local Council Grants.” — page 13
“The District Executive Committee considers that the District should hold a sum equivalent to 6 months running costs in reserves.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/01/2020)
Trustees
- Mark Millerchair
- Alan Leslie Towler
- Cameron David Chalmers
- Colin Trevor Wreyford
- Jacob Anish Middleton
- James Edward Billingham
- James Edwards
- William Joseph Hurlock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £51k | £54k |
| 01/04/2024 | £41k | £25k |
| 01/04/2023 | £53k | £50k |
| 01/04/2022 | £33k | £42k |
| 01/04/2021 | £59k | £33k |
Common questions
Is Waltham Forest Scout District financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £355,323, which is above the policy target of six months' running costs. The trustees report that the charity has sufficient funds to meet its obligations for at least 12 months, indicating a stable going concern status despite a small net loss for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.