3RD MACCLESFIELD UPTON PRIORY SCOUT GROUP
Scouting objective exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to societyScouting helps children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment
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 unrestricted reserves (cash funds) stood at £115,529.12 at year-end, an increase of approximately £7,000 when adjusted for deferred Kandersteg income. The trustees report that the group managed rising utility and food costs within normal income levels and protected £70,000 in investment savings earmarked for a hut rebuild.
What the accounts disclose
“The scout group has a long-standing partnership agreement with Maasai ESU who share our premises and use of equipment. Income from this agreement was £612 I 2024/25 as for 2023/24 due to the unit being consistently full.” — page 4
“Kit purchased from Prestbury scouts - £200” — page 4
“The scout group has a long-standing partnership agreement with Maasai ESU who share our premises and use of equipment. Income from this agreement was £612 I 2024/25 as for 2023/24 due to the unit being consistently full.” — page 4
“Kit purchased from Prestbury scouts - £200” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Ian James Pocockchair
- Alison Tracy Harrison
- Chirag Shah
- Joanne Parry
- Nicola Hill
- Paul Johnson
- Peter James Alexander
- Richard Hodges
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £59k | £21k |
| 31/03/2024 | £16k | £15k |
| 31/03/2023 | £17k | £20k |
Common questions
Is 3RD MACCLESFIELD UPTON PRIORY SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves (cash funds) stood at £115,529.12 at year-end, an increase of approximately £7,000 when adjusted for deferred Kandersteg income. The trustees report that the group managed rising utility and food costs within normal income levels and protected £70,000 in investment savings earmarked for a hut rebuild. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3RD MACCLESFIELD UPTON PRIORY SCOUT GROUP | £59k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 1ST UPTON-BY-CHESTER SCOUT GROUP | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 3RD PORTCHESTER SCOUT GROUP | £49k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| 3RD ASHTON-UPON-MERSEY SCOUT GROUP | £35k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 3RD UPTON SCOUT GROUP | £24k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 103RD READING (OXFORD ROAD) SCOUT GROUP | £35k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |