1ST/4TH ADDLESTONE (ST PAUL'S) SCOUT GROUP
The objectives of the group are as a unit of the Scout Association to promote the development of young people as responsible citizens by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training.
Objects
THE INSTRUCTION OF BOYS OF ALL CLASSES IN THE PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £103,775.98, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £45,000 (24 months of running costs plus emergency reserves). The trustees report that the group has sufficient resources to continue its charitable activities and has identified no material uncertainties regarding its ability to operate.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the Group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Trustee Board considers that the Group should hold a sum equivalent to 24 months running costs, circa £30,000 plus an additional £15,000 to cover emergencies relating to the building (£10,000) or equipment (£5,000).” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- 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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- GEORGE BARTRAN KERRchair
- Dr Penelope Ann Lympany
- KEVIN COOMBS
- Lawrence Caradoc Way
- MR STEVE BARRET-JOLLEY
- PETER JOHN REYNOLDS
- Peter John Reynolds
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £35k | £41k |
| 31/03/2024 | £51k | £39k |
| 31/03/2023 | £45k | £38k |
| 31/03/2022 | £34k | £18k |
| 31/03/2021 | £62k | £49k |
Common questions
Is 1ST/4TH ADDLESTONE (ST PAUL'S) SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £103,775.98, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £45,000 (24 months of running costs plus emergency reserves). The trustees report that the group has sufficient resources to continue its charitable activities and has identified no material uncertainties regarding its ability to operate. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.