FENLAND SCOUTS ASSOCIATION
To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £364,386 at year-end, meeting its stated policy target of three years' running costs (circa £45,000). The charity reported a net increase in cash funds and generated income from membership, bank interest, and the sale of property, while expenditure was primarily directed towards charitable activities and campsite operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The District's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District for 3 years should income fall short. The District Trustee Board considers that the District should hold a sum equivalent to 3 years running costs, circa £45,000.” — page 6
Trustees
- Katie Elisabeth Leachchair
- DAVID DRIVER
- GRAHAM MARTIN
- Gregory John Holmes
- Ian Bullard
- Jonathan David Harwood
- Norman Douglas Flatt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £246k | £20k |
| 31/03/2024 | £46k | £57k |
| 31/03/2023 | £42k | £58k |
| 31/03/2022 | £43k | £14k |
| 31/03/2021 | £51k | £13k |
Common questions
Is FENLAND SCOUTS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £364,386 at year-end, meeting its stated policy target of three years' running costs (circa £45,000). The charity reported a net increase in cash funds and generated income from membership, bank interest, and the sale of property, while expenditure was primarily directed towards charitable activities and campsite operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FENLAND SCOUTS ASSOCIATION | £246k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GREATER LONDON NORTH EAST COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £167k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 13TH STOKE-ON-TRENT AND NEWCASTLE (1ST ALSAGER) SCOUT GROUP | £111k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NORTH DEVON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £112k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| DARLINGTON AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £100k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION | £46.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |