BIGGLESWADE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
The development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential through a structured programme, in accordance with the Scout Associations policy organisation and rules.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £18,117 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by increased income from the campsite and shops. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of approximately £101,302, which exceeds its stated policy target of holding reserves equivalent to six months' expenditure. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations, with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s reserves policy is to hold reserves approximately equivalent to 6 months’ expenditure.”
Trustees
- Peter Cheneychair
- Ben Whittle
- Christopher Joseph Dodds
- David Bridges
- Graham Thorpe
- Joseph William Febery-Watts
- Margaret Anne Porter
- Robert Matthew Pullinger
- Tracey Murrell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £207k | £188k |
| 31/12/2024 | £185k | £150k |
| 31/12/2023 | £140k | £132k |
| 31/12/2022 | £119k | £142k |
| 31/12/2021 | £62k | £64k |
Common questions
Is BIGGLESWADE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £18,117 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by increased income from the campsite and shops. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of approximately £101,302, which exceeds its stated policy target of holding reserves equivalent to six months' expenditure. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations, with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.