Wantage Scout Group
Providing Scouting activities for children aged 6-8 - Beavers; for children 8-11 - Cubs; for children ages 11 -14 - Scouts; and older children 14-18 Explorer Scouts. These activities can be water based - e.g swimming and canoeing: camping - a number of times during the year for most age groups. There are also the weekly meetings where the leaders organise indoor and outdoor activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's finances are in good health with no major issues, closing the year with unrestricted reserves of £30,098.44, an increase from the previous year's £28,849.86. Total income of £58,826.29 exceeded total payments of £57,577.71, resulting in a surplus for the period.
What the accounts disclose
“Income: Subs income of £24,485 is higher than to 2024.” — page 1
Trustees
- Ashley Charles Cooper
- Dr John Roger Bales
- Emma Edmee Marguerite Jaeger
- Jacqueline Louise Smith
- Janet Ann Green
- Laura Marie Legate
- Stephen Mark Houseman
- Steve Legate
- Wendy Dobbenie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £59k | £58k |
| 31/03/2024 | £35k | £39k |
| 31/03/2023 | £37k | £39k |
| 31/03/2022 | £36k | £31k |
| 31/03/2021 | £23k | £23k |
Common questions
Is Wantage Scout Group financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's finances are in good health with no major issues, closing the year with unrestricted reserves of £30,098.44, an increase from the previous year's £28,849.86. Total income of £58,826.29 exceeded total payments of £57,577.71, resulting in a surplus for the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.