LEWES DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Oversees Scout Groups in the Lewes District
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds substantial funds resulting from the sale of a property, with most held in cash for instant access. The trustees monitor bank balances regularly to ensure maximum value and maintain protection under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. The charity's reserves policy is to hold sufficient funds to cover running costs and continue charitable activities in the short and medium term.
What the accounts disclose
“The District Trustee Board regularly monitors the levels of bank balances and the interest rates received to ensure the charity obtains maximum value and income from its banking arrangements.” — page 5
“The charity's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient financial reserves to fund its running costs and continue the charitable activities of the charity in the short and medium term.” — page 5
Trustees
- Colin Fines
- DAVID RICH
- Derek Cleaver
- RODNEY HILLS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £43k | £27k |
| 31/03/2024 | £5k | £8k |
| 31/03/2023 | £10k | £5k |
| 31/03/2022 | £495 | £3k |
| 31/03/2021 | £8k | £412 |
Common questions
Is LEWES DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds substantial funds resulting from the sale of a property, with most held in cash for instant access. The trustees monitor bank balances regularly to ensure maximum value and maintain protection under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. The charity's reserves policy is to hold sufficient funds to cover running costs and continue charitable activities in the short and medium term.