BUCKMORE PARK SCOUT CAMPSITE

Registered charity 1171239 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Buckmore Park Scout Campsite offers camping and activities for Youth Organisations in 142 acres of woodland just off the M20/A2 in Kent. It provides space for camps both large and small. A range of activities including air rifles, caving, orienteering and archery can be provided onsite with a wide range of other activities possible in the woodland.

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Latest income
£36k
Latest spending
£24k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £35,513 against total payments of £23,635, resulting in a net movement in funds of £11,878. Cash funds carried forward at the year-end were £87,580, an increase from the previous year's balance of £75,702. The trustees note that the level of reserves is being reviewed to meet charitable commitments and growth.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: maintain unrestricted funds to enable it to meet its charitable commitments and growth of the park for the foreseeable future (held: £88k)
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds to enable it to meet its charitable commitments and growth of the park for the foreseeable future. The Trustees are reviewing the level of reserves and this review is ongoing. — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£36k£24k
31/03/2024£40k£32k
31/03/2023£54k£38k
31/03/2022£42k£49k
31/03/2021£25k£14k

Common questions

Is BUCKMORE PARK SCOUT CAMPSITE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £35,513 against total payments of £23,635, resulting in a net movement in funds of £11,878. Cash funds carried forward at the year-end were £87,580, an increase from the previous year's balance of £75,702. The trustees note that the level of reserves is being reviewed to meet charitable commitments and growth. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.