RICHMOND UPON THAMES DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

Registered charity 289912 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as TWICKENHAM 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.

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Latest income
£341k
Latest spending
£276k
Registered
1984
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: six months operating costs (held: £687k)
Provide six months operating costs of the District Council and its officers. — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan and grant to 3rd Whitton Scout Group
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan and grant to Petersham & Ham Scout Group
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Transactions with Scout Association and GLSW
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Richmond Upon Thames

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
NORMAN GARON TRUST1£1.0m

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
RICHMOND UPON THAMES DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL£341k0unclearno doubt
CARDIFF NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL FY2025£110k0unclearno doubt
SOLIHULL COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL FY2025£246k0unclearno doubt
DARLINGTON AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL FY2025£100k0aboveno doubt
NORTH DEVON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL FY2025£112k0no_policyno doubt
ESSEX COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL FY2024£3.1m0unclearno doubt

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