CHICHESTER DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
To assist Scout Groups within our District.To encourage Children, Young People and Adults to become involved in Scouting.To organise events within our District for all Scout members.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL POTENTIALS 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 unrestricted funds stood at £34,279 at the year end, with the treasurer noting the financial position remains stable despite a reduction in funds. The charity holds sufficient resources to cover a contingency of two months' running costs, although the reserves policy target is set at twelve months of operational support. Total district assets are reported to be below £85,000, held primarily in cash with no significant investments.
What the accounts disclose
“Membership subscriptions 41,764”
“The financial position of the District finances continue to be stable and despite our funds reducing we have sufficient funds to cover our contingency of 2 months running costs.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Peter Evanschair
- Andrew Timothy Mace
- Claire Jones
- Martyn Bell
- Philip Prior
- RICHARD WILLIAMS
- emma prince
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £104k | £124k |
| 31/03/2024 | £52k | £75k |
| 31/03/2023 | £70k | £61k |
| 31/03/2022 | £36k | £24k |
| 31/03/2021 | £30k | £18k |
Common questions
Is CHICHESTER DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds stood at £34,279 at the year end, with the treasurer noting the financial position remains stable despite a reduction in funds. The charity holds sufficient resources to cover a contingency of two months' running costs, although the reserves policy target is set at twelve months of operational support. Total district assets are reported to be below £85,000, held primarily in cash with no significant investments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHICHESTER DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHICHESTER DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL as a grant recipient include THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST | FY2022 | £0 | General |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHICHESTER DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £104k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Chester and District Scout Council | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MEDWAY TOWNS DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RUNNYMEDE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RICHMOND UPON THAMES DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £341k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |