RICHMOND UPON THAMES DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £65,367 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £686,526. The trustees' policy is to hold sufficient reserves to cover six months of operating costs, and the current unrestricted reserves significantly exceed this target. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Provide six months operating costs of the District Council and its officers.” — page 12
“A request for help with major roof repairs to their Hut was received from 3 rd Whitton, and an grant of £3k. and an interest-free loan of £7k over 10 years was agreed.” — page 15
“The District Executive agreed to support the construction of a new Scout Hut (Phoenix II) at Petersham and Ham by a grant of £25k and a loan of £50k” — page 15
“A request for help with major roof repairs to their Hut was received from 3 rd Whitton, and an grant of £3k. and an interest-free loan of £7k over 10 years was agreed.” — page 15
“The District Executive agreed to support the construction of a new Scout Hut (Phoenix II) at Petersham and Ham by a grant of £25k and a loan of £50k” — page 15
“A request for help with major roof repairs to their Hut was received from 3 rd Whitton, and an grant of £3k. and an interest-free loan of £7k over 10 years was agreed.” — page 15
“The District Executive agreed to support the construction of a new Scout Hut (Phoenix II) at Petersham and Ham by a grant of £25k and a loan of £50k” — page 15
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/02/2013)
Trustees
- JILL FIELDERchair
- ALAN PAUL BREWER
- Felix Benjamin Stapleton
- Gillian Annette
- PATRICK LEOPOLD DUCKER
- PHIL HUNT
- Tim Grebot
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £341k | £276k |
| 31/12/2024 | £208k | £198k |
| 31/12/2023 | £307k | £293k |
| 31/12/2022 | £243k | £160k |
| 31/12/2021 | £133k | £81k |
Common questions
Is RICHMOND UPON THAMES DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £65,367 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £686,526. The trustees' policy is to hold sufficient reserves to cover six months of operating costs, and the current unrestricted reserves significantly exceed this target. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NORMAN GARON TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND UPON THAMES DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £341k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARDIFF NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOLIHULL COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DARLINGTON AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £100k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NORTH DEVON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £112k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| ESSEX COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £3.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |