1ST CHOPWELL SCOUT GROUP
Registered charity 1187841 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The Group promotes the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The method of achieving this is aim is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training based on the Scout Law and Promise.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £20,000 at year end, which is above the trustee-stated policy target of £2,000 (equivalent to 12 months running costs). The trustees note that this higher balance is partly due to grant funding remaining in the account to be paid in January 2025, and the group maintains a low-risk cash investment strategy.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 12 months running costs, circa £2000 (held: £20k)
“The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £2000.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — 1st Chopwell Scout Group (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Youth Investment Fund — “We were lucky enough to have been awarded a large sum of money from the Youth Investment Fund to go towards a few of projects in our HQ incl…” (source page)
- Tesco Community Grants — “Tesco reached out to us and asked if we’d sign up again to Tesco Community Grants. This time, the funding has gone towards a new fridge free…” (source page)
- Gateshead’s High Sheriff Award — “We were delighted to have been gifted some money by the Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne & Wear. This money was put towards brand new doors and shutt…” (source page)
- Boundary Lane Wind Farm (EDF Renewables) — “We were gifted some funds to improve the outdoor appearance of our HQ. This included new outdoor LED lighting, new paint for the container, …” (source page)
- Akzo Nobel International Paint — “We received a large donation towards improving the energy efficiency of our HQ. For this, we insulated all of the loft (including boarding i…” (source page)
- Sir James Knott Trust — “In anticipation of attending a large scale event, we received a donation from the Sir James Knott Trust towards new camping equipment. This …” (source page)
- Coop Local Community Fund — “We took part in three rounds of the Coop Local Community Fund with the funds raised by the local community of Chopwell. All funds raised wer…” (source page)
- Gateshead Housing Fund — “Gateshead Housing Fund provided some in-kind funding by laying a new tile carpet throughout our entire HQ. This is the start of our journey …” (source page)
- National Lottery Community Fund — “During 2015, we received a large grant from The National Lottery Community Fund which enabled us to improve our outdoor space. A large part …” (source page)
- Gateshead Council Local Community Fund — “We received a small sum of money from Gateshead Council to enable us to replace some of gas heaters. These new heaters are more energy effic…” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
- James Houghtonchair
- Alistair Clamp
- Brian Stubbs
- Donna Ion
- Jamie Ion
- Jennifer Stubbs
- Jon Morris
- Judith Alderson
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Gateshead
Income and spending
Common questions
Is 1ST CHOPWELL SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £20,000 at year end, which is above the trustee-stated policy target of £2,000 (equivalent to 12 months running costs). The trustees note that this higher balance is partly due to grant funding remaining in the account to be paid in January 2025, and the group maintains a low-risk cash investment strategy.