1ST LEIGHTON BUZZARD SCOUT GROUP
Education, fun & community spirit
Latest income
£27k
Latest spending
£42k
Registered
1980
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £51,210.63 at year end, which is above the stated policy target of £22,000 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The trustees note that this surplus is maintained to cover potential significant repair costs for the group's building.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 12 months running costs, circa £22,000 (held: £51k)
“The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £22,000.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- David Perkins
- Edward Goddard
- Graham Scott Mills
- Philip Wattleworth
- Robert Stanley Redfern
- STEPHANIE HARRIS
- Stephen Francis Anderson
- Zachary Dover
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £42k |
| 31/03/2024 | £35k | £26k |
| 31/03/2023 | £16k | £12k |
| 31/03/2022 | £17k | £14k |
| 31/03/2021 | £27k | £7k |
Common questions
Is 1ST LEIGHTON BUZZARD SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £51,210.63 at year end, which is above the stated policy target of £22,000 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The trustees note that this surplus is maintained to cover potential significant repair costs for the group's building.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/09/2009 | £8k | Heat and Lighting Replacement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/11/2005 | £5k | Scout Air Rifle Range |