1ST FRESSINGFIELD SCOUT GROUP
We can be found at the Scout Headquarters, Goodwin Hall, Fressingfield, We draw members in from villages around a ten mile radius and beyond. We are a very active group and now have over 100 members ranging from Beavers aged 6 to Explorers aged 18. We use local facilities to enhance the range of activities for members, including weekend and Group camps, with links to two local primary schools.
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 total net assets amounted to £293,836, comprising £273,853 in investment property and £20,000 in cash funds. The trustees declared a reserves policy to hold sufficient resources to continue activities if income falls short, noting the group is fully subscribed in its sections. The filing does not disclose an independent audit or examiner report.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Graham Anthony Robertschair
- ANDREW PAUL AALDERS-DUNTHORNE
- Alexander Hugh Mancroft Dinsdale
- Ciaran Graham Carr
- Michael John Knights
- Mr John Coop
- Robin Andrew Chew
- Sarah Elizabeth Mortimer
- Sharon Mary Knights
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £80k | £93k |
| 31/03/2024 | £90k | £74k |
| 31/03/2023 | £76k | £91k |
| 31/03/2022 | £284k | £310k |
| 31/03/2021 | £48k | £20k |
Common questions
Is 1ST FRESSINGFIELD SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets amounted to £293,836, comprising £273,853 in investment property and £20,000 in cash funds. The trustees declared a reserves policy to hold sufficient resources to continue activities if income falls short, noting the group is fully subscribed in its sections. The filing does not disclose an independent audit or examiner report.
Who funds 1ST FRESSINGFIELD SCOUT GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name 1ST FRESSINGFIELD SCOUT GROUP as a grant recipient include The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | FY2022 | £3k | General charitable donations |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 01/05/2023 | £3k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/03/2023 | £950 | Community Celebrations |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/10/2021 | £8k | Be Prepared Be Equipped |
| Sport England | 04/10/2021 | £5k | COVID19 Return to Play |
| UK government | 04/10/2021 | £5k | ALB-Sport England-COVID19 Return to Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2019 | £10k | Community Obstacle Course |