1st Rural Roughton Mill Scout Group
Scout Group
Objects
THE INSTRUCTION OF BOYS OF ALL CLASSES IN THE PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £10,000, which exceeds its stated policy target of £9,000 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The group reported a net surplus for the year, supported by significant grant income, and maintains a low-risk cash-based investment strategy to ensure sufficient funds for operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £9000.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Emma Broughtonchair
- Patrick Bennett
- Peter Edward Hill
- Steve Blatch
- TONY DENNIS
- Tanya Revell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £40k | £37k |
| 31/03/2025 | £19k | £21k |
| 31/03/2024 | £14k | £14k |
| 31/03/2023 | £17k | £32k |
| 31/03/2022 | £22k | £12k |
Common questions
Is 1st Rural Roughton Mill Scout Group financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £10,000, which exceeds its stated policy target of £9,000 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The group reported a net surplus for the year, supported by significant grant income, and maintains a low-risk cash-based investment strategy to ensure sufficient funds for operations. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.