1ST BRADLEY STOKE SCOUT GROUP
The objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association promoting the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals and as responsible citizens. Activities include arts & crafts, challenges such as orienteering, educational visits, camps, as well as group activities such parties and family events.
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
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated with a surplus, reporting total gross income of £62,201 against total gross expenditure of £55,098. The trustees confirm that the general reserve remains in line with their finance policy at £10,140, and all funds are held in cash with Lloyds Bank. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
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.” — page 4
“The Group's governing documents are those of the The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter granted 4 January 1912, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.” — page 1
“The Trustee Board is operating with the the position of a Group Chair vacant with minimal risk to the Group by utilising the Group Lead Volunteer temporarily fulfilling the Chair position.” — page 1
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
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- BARBARA MARY HOLLIDAY
- Belinda Hodgson
- Dan Shadbolt
- Hugh Thorpe
- Richard Edward James
- Rowland Banks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £56k | £55k |
| 31/03/2024 | £62k | £59k |
| 31/03/2023 | £46k | £47k |
| 31/03/2022 | £32k | £28k |
| 31/03/2021 | £18k | £21k |
Common questions
Is 1ST BRADLEY STOKE SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated with a surplus, reporting total gross income of £62,201 against total gross expenditure of £55,098. The trustees confirm that the general reserve remains in line with their finance policy at £10,140, and all funds are held in cash with Lloyds Bank. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.