KING ALFRED DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, responsible citizens and members of their local, national and international communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £7,970.41 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in net assets decreasing from £51,518.49 to £43,548.08. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds reserves of approximately £25k (circa 12 months running costs) as its policy target, though the actual unrestricted reserves shown are £43,548.08. The filing notes that outstanding liabilities were settled shortly after the reporting period and that there are no endowment funds.
What the accounts disclose
“The District Trustee Board considers that it should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £25k”
Trustees
- BRIAN PETER STOVOLDchair
- Mark Turner
- Paul Brame
- Peter Trafford
- Robert Cotter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £66k | £74k |
| 31/03/2024 | £73k | £84k |
| 31/03/2023 | £84k | £149k |
| 31/03/2022 | £73k | £54k |
| 31/03/2021 | £116k | £67k |
Common questions
Is KING ALFRED DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £7,970.41 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in net assets decreasing from £51,518.49 to £43,548.08. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds reserves of approximately £25k (circa 12 months running costs) as its policy target, though the actual unrestricted reserves shown are £43,548.08. The filing notes that outstanding liabilities were settled shortly after the reporting period and that there are no endowment funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/01/2021 | £10k | Roof Replacement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/08/2019 | £10k | Lodge Upgrade |