3RD GIDEA PARK (ST MICHAELS) SCOUT GROUP
THE PROVISION OF SCOUTING IN THE 3RD GIDEA PARK SCOUT GROUP BASED AT ST MICHAELS CHURCH, MAIN ROAD, GIDEA PARK, ROMFORD
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £15,919.69 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £38,822.21 and expenditure of £22,902.52. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stood at approximately £33k, which is above their stated policy target of £12k (equivalent to six months of running costs). The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable regulations and no material matters were identified during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Trustee Board considers that the Group should hold a sum equivalent to 6 months running costs, circa £12k.” — page 5
Trustees
- Amanda Taylorchair
- Angela Hutton
- Angie Cahill
- Emma Keegan
- Geoffrey Frederick Hutton
- MARK HUTTON
- Mark Taylor
- Richard Oatham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £39k | £23k |
| 31/12/2024 | £24k | £20k |
| 31/12/2023 | £22k | £25k |
| 31/12/2022 | £20k | £24k |
| 31/12/2021 | £13k | £14k |
Common questions
Is 3RD GIDEA PARK (ST MICHAELS) SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £15,919.69 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £38,822.21 and expenditure of £22,902.52. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stood at approximately £33k, which is above their stated policy target of £12k (equivalent to six months of running costs). The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable regulations and no material matters were identified during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.