1ST SARISBURY GREEN SCOUT GROUP
We are a Scout Group. We provide exciting, challenging, predominantly outdoor, activities for young people, currently from ages 4 to 14, to help them develop independence and life skills. We provide extensive training for leaders and have recently built our own Scout Hut.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity broke even with a surplus of £40.23 on income of £46,069.87. The trustees report that the balance sheet is healthy, with total assets less liabilities standing at £158,360.49 and cash balances improved by approximately £3,000. Reserves are held at £35,626.63, which is above the stated policy minimum of £5,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Total Income 46,069.87”
“Our Reserves Policy is to retain a minimum of £5,000 as an ‘emergency fund’ at all times.” — page 5
Trustees
- Andrew Neil Smithson
- Anthony Robbins
- Dr TOBY KING
- Heidi Podd
- MARIA LENNAN
- Paul Dowman-Tucker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £46k | £46k |
| 31/03/2024 | £49k | £49k |
| 31/03/2023 | £50k | £50k |
| 31/03/2022 | £49k | £40k |
| 31/03/2021 | £37k | £24k |
Common questions
Is 1ST SARISBURY GREEN SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity broke even with a surplus of £40.23 on income of £46,069.87. The trustees report that the balance sheet is healthy, with total assets less liabilities standing at £158,360.49 and cash balances improved by approximately £3,000. Reserves are held at £35,626.63, which is above the stated policy minimum of £5,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/06/2018 | £10k | Interior Fit Out of New Scout Hut |