1ST LIGHTWATER SCOUT GROUP

Registered charity 267802 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training based on the Scout Promise & Law and guided by adult leadership, to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as memebers of their local, national & international communities.

Causes: Education/training · Amateur Sport · Economic/community Development/employment · Get email alerts

Latest income
£53k
Latest spending
£43k
Registered
1974
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the Group made a surplus of £9,920 for the year ending 31 March 2025, with total cash assets rising to £69,385. However, the Treasurer reports an operating deficit of £3,788, noting that the Group can only rely on subscriptions and Gift Aid for core operating requirements, as fundraising income is uncertain. Reserves are held for specific purposes including a £10,000 repair fund and £35,000 minibus replacement fund, leaving a general reserve of £17,385.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bracknell Forest · Hampshire · Surrey

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£53k£43k
31/03/2024£57k£40k
31/03/2023£39k£33k
31/03/2022£16k£29k
31/03/2021£11k£8k

Common questions

Is 1ST LIGHTWATER SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Group made a surplus of £9,920 for the year ending 31 March 2025, with total cash assets rising to £69,385. However, the Treasurer reports an operating deficit of £3,788, noting that the Group can only rely on subscriptions and Gift Aid for core operating requirements, as fundraising income is uncertain. Reserves are held for specific purposes including a £10,000 repair fund and £35,000 minibus replacement fund, leaving a general reserve of £17,385. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.