LETCHWORTH AND BALDOCK DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
The Charity fosters the aims of The Scout Association to help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as Members of their local, national and international communities. The Scouting method is to give young people the opportunity to 'learn by doing' in partnership with adults.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £28,000 at year end, which is above its stated policy target of £10,000 (equivalent to three months of running costs). The trustees adopted a risk-averse investment strategy, holding all funds in cash or short-term interest-bearing accounts, and noted that the district is primarily reliant on subscriptions and fundraising income.
What the accounts disclose
“The District is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising.” — page 3
“The Trustees consider that the District should hold a sum equivalent to 3 months running costs, circa £10,000.”
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER KING
- Elizabeth Aird
- George Robert Muge
- Glenn Read
- HAYLEY PALMER
- Jacob Adam Grosvenor Tyler
- Kenneth George Osborne
- Paul David Grosvenor Tyler
- Robert Andrew Coldrey
- Russell Paul Wake
- Tara Maria Lewis-Smith
- Wendy Tierney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £147k | £177k |
| 31/12/2024 | £149k | £126k |
| 31/12/2023 | £85k | £93k |
| 31/12/2022 | £46k | £45k |
| 31/12/2021 | £33k | £52k |
Common questions
Is LETCHWORTH AND BALDOCK DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £28,000 at year end, which is above its stated policy target of £10,000 (equivalent to three months of running costs). The trustees adopted a risk-averse investment strategy, holding all funds in cash or short-term interest-bearing accounts, and noted that the district is primarily reliant on subscriptions and fundraising income.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LETCHWORTH AND BALDOCK DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £147k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CITY OF NEWCASTLE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARDIFF NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH DEVON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £112k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| EXETER AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £120k | £20,001 - £30,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |