WEYMOUTH WEST SCOUT GROUP
The provision of activities within a safe environment to promote the spritual, intelectual and physical growth of boys and girls aged 6 to 16 years of age.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £869,308, driven by a large surplus of £682,831 largely attributed to government grants. The charity holds substantial tangible fixed assets valued at £729,151 and maintains a strong liquidity position with cash at bank of £140,077 against minimal liabilities of £120.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- John Naylorchair
- Desmond Lochrie
- GARY CLOTHIER
- Ian Camp
- Miriam Isbell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £728k | £45k |
| 31/03/2024 | £192k | £72k |
| 31/03/2023 | £33k | £30k |
| 31/03/2022 | £20k | £16k |
| 31/03/2021 | £28k | £11k |
Common questions
Is WEYMOUTH WEST SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £869,308, driven by a large surplus of £682,831 largely attributed to government grants. The charity holds substantial tangible fixed assets valued at £729,151 and maintains a strong liquidity position with cash at bank of £140,077 against minimal liabilities of £120. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | 1 | £10k |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | 1 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEYMOUTH WEST SCOUT GROUP | £728k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 1ST BURNMOOR SCOUT GROUP | £1.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| 13TH STOKE-ON-TRENT AND NEWCASTLE (1ST ALSAGER) SCOUT GROUP | £111k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 1ST BOWDENS SCOUT GROUP | £107k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 11TH IPSWICH SCOUT GROUP | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 169 BRISTOL SCOUT GROUP | £286k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |