WORTING SCOUT GROUP
Founded in 1910 Worting is a very active, family friendly Scout group, providing adventurous activities for youngsters from six years and up.Scouting has always provided opportunities and skills for life and at Worting we have a wide ranging programme that allows young people to get the most out of their Scouting experience.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £75,142.50 at year end, which is significantly above its stated policy target of approximately £5,000 (six months of running costs). The trustees attribute this surplus to a decision to preserve cash due to ongoing uncertainty regarding the Scout hut.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising.”
“The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 6 months running costs, circa £5,000.”
Trustees
- DAVID WHEELERchair
- Benjamin Mills
- DAVID HOPKINS
- Harry Hollingshead
- Hollie Perman
- Mark Paccker
- NEIL MACINTOSH
- RYAN ADAIR
- Robert Scott
- Tammy Willis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £33k | £35k |
| 31/03/2024 | £23k | £39k |
| 31/03/2023 | £23k | £16k |
| 31/03/2022 | £28k | £14k |
| 31/03/2021 | £17k | £5k |
Common questions
Is WORTING SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £75,142.50 at year end, which is significantly above its stated policy target of approximately £5,000 (six months of running costs). The trustees attribute this surplus to a decision to preserve cash due to ongoing uncertainty regarding the Scout hut.