BROADSTONE SCOUT GROUP
The objectives of the group are as a unit of the Scout Association. The Aim of The Scout Association is 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.
Objects
THE INSTRUCTION OF BOYS OF ALL CLASSES IN THE PRINCIPLS OF DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £73,132, up from £59,531 in the prior year, following a net surplus of £13,601. The charity holds sufficient cash resources (£111,792) to meet current liabilities and adhere to its reserves policy of holding 12 months of central fixed costs. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events 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
- 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
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 90
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 78
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 74
Trustees
- Thomas Leverchair
- ALISON BOWDEN
- Alison Cox
- Garry Holloway
- Lynda Soutine
- Martyn Pope
- SUSAN CRACKNELL
- Sheila Trimby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £91k | £99k |
| 31/03/2025 | £58k | £51k |
| 31/03/2024 | £58k | £53k |
| 31/03/2023 | £38k | £48k |
| 31/03/2022 | £66k | £43k |
Common questions
Is BROADSTONE SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £73,132, up from £59,531 in the prior year, following a net surplus of £13,601. The charity holds sufficient cash resources (£111,792) to meet current liabilities and adhere to its reserves policy of holding 12 months of central fixed costs. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified by the independent examiner. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BROADSTONE SCOUT GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BROADSTONE SCOUT GROUP as a grant recipient include TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| TOYOTA MANUFACTURING UK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- BEARSTED SCOUT GROUP
- Stafford District Scout Council
- 1ST PRESTBURY SCOUT GROUP
- 1ST ASHTON (LORD GERARD'S OWN) SCOUT GROUP
- 1ST/4TH ADDLESTONE (ST PAUL'S) SCOUT GROUP
- 24TH BURTON ON TRENT (1ST ROLLESTON) SCOUT GROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROADSTONE SCOUT GROUP | £91k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEARSTED SCOUT GROUP | £32k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Stafford District Scout Council | £123k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 1ST PRESTBURY SCOUT GROUP | £54k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 1ST ASHTON (LORD GERARD'S OWN) SCOUT GROUP | £97k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 1ST/4TH ADDLESTONE (ST PAUL'S) SCOUT GROUP | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |