BROWNSEA ISLAND SCOUT & GUIDE HERITAGE TRUST
To provide facilities for everyone to see and learn about the experimental camp held in 1907 on Brownsea Island which started the worldwide Scout and Guide movements and the history since then to date and to encourage all young people to enjoy the open air by camping and outdoor activities.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's income remains in a satisfactory position, with unrestricted funds increasing from £83,834 to £99,235 during the period. The charity holds significant liquid assets, including £281,000 in a CCLA Investment Account, and reports total assets of £475,196 against liabilities of £76,285.
What the accounts disclose
“TP card machine sales 41,786.00”
“National Trust Service Charge 17,000.00”
“B.I.Trading Post, a company limited by guarantee, was a subsidiary of this Trust. The company has been wound up on 13th January 2026” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/08/2014)
Trustees
- Dr ANGELA LILIAN SALTER
- EDWARD FOSTER
- Jennifer Elizabeth Read
- KEVIN MARTIN PHILLIPS
- Michael John Bowler
- Sheila Christine Leete
- Simon Francis Blake
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £75k | £59k |
| 28/02/2025 | £46k | £29k |
| 29/02/2024 | £36k | £24k |
| 28/02/2023 | £35k | £23k |
| 28/02/2022 | £6k | £20k |
Common questions
Is BROWNSEA ISLAND SCOUT & GUIDE HERITAGE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's income remains in a satisfactory position, with unrestricted funds increasing from £83,834 to £99,235 during the period. The charity holds significant liquid assets, including £281,000 in a CCLA Investment Account, and reports total assets of £475,196 against liabilities of £76,285. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.