1ST HARWELL (ST. MATTHEW'S) SCOUT GROUP
Provision of local scouting activities in line with those of the national Scout Association. Providing sport, leisure and recreation for children and young people centred on Harwell, Oxfordshire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained reserves to meet running costs and utilized catch-up Gift Aid claims to sustain subscription levels. The trustees noted that future subscription increases would be necessary to cover rising Scout Capitation costs and inflation impacts on energy. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year there was a catch up in gift aid claims (2 years of income claimed). This has helped the group maintain the level of subscriptions.” — page 6
“We ringfence and maintain reserves to ensure that we can meet our running costs.” — page 6
Trustees
- BRIAN RICHARD ZIMMERMAN
- Charles Phillip Small
- Christopher Bee
- Christopher Brummitt
- Daniel Edwards
- James Thorne
- Jeremy Parsons
- Katherine Laing
- Nicholas Clarke
- Robert Sadler
- SUSANNAH BEE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £74k | £71k |
| 31/03/2024 | £64k | £64k |
| 05/04/2023 | £60k | £55k |
| 05/04/2022 | £83k | £86k |
| 05/04/2021 | £27k | £23k |
Common questions
Is 1ST HARWELL (ST. MATTHEW'S) SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained reserves to meet running costs and utilized catch-up Gift Aid claims to sustain subscription levels. The trustees noted that future subscription increases would be necessary to cover rising Scout Capitation costs and inflation impacts on energy. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.