EASTCOMBE SCOUTS AND GUIDES GROUP
The Eastcombe Scouts & Guides charity exists to provide the meeting facilities and equipment for the scout & guide sections that meet at the Eastcombe Scout & Guide Hall. The activities include provision & maintenance of the building and overall administration of the sections in accordance with the scout & guide associations rules. The charity provides funding to the sections to further their work
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £17,016.37 for the year, primarily due to capital improvements including a new air conditioning system and kitchen refurbishment. Despite the deficit, unrestricted cash assets stood at £28,038.07 at year-end, which the trustees consider above the level required for operating expenses. The charity is prepared on a receipts and payments basis with no mention of going concern issues.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group Executive Committee considers that “The Group” (excluding section funds) should hold a sum equivalent to at least 6 months running costs of circa £16000 per year.”
Trustees
- David Lodwig
- Deborah Clare Litchfield
- Elizabeth Anne Powell
- KEITH WALKER
- Sarah Louise Dalby
- TONY DENDY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £30k | £28k |
| 31/12/2023 | £28k | £32k |
| 31/12/2022 | £21k | £15k |
| 31/12/2021 | £30k | £16k |
| 31/12/2020 | £21k | £14k |
Common questions
Is EASTCOMBE SCOUTS AND GUIDES GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £17,016.37 for the year, primarily due to capital improvements including a new air conditioning system and kitchen refurbishment. Despite the deficit, unrestricted cash assets stood at £28,038.07 at year-end, which the trustees consider above the level required for operating expenses. The charity is prepared on a receipts and payments basis with no mention of going concern issues. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/05/2015 | £10k | Provision of external store room |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/11/2006 | £10k | Installation of Disabled Facilities & Associated Work |