2ND ST AUSTELL -CHARLESTOWN SCOUT GROUP
Provision of Scouting.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group's income and expenditure are very small, leading to a low-risk investment strategy where all funds are held in cash. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of £20,000 to ensure continuity of activities should income fall short. The group relies on subscriptions and hall hire for income and holds a reserve in a deposit account to mitigate risks such as reduced income or loss of volunteers.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and hire of the hall to local user groups.”
“The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a reserve of £20000.” — page 14
Trustees
- Ross Frazerchair
- Cyril Poad
- Elizabeth Snelson
- Gareth Hawken
- Matthew Williams
- Sally Breton
- Sarah Lee Beattie
- Shaun Wakeham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £33k | £28k |
| 30/04/2024 | £32k | £27k |
| 30/04/2023 | £26k | £24k |
| 30/04/2022 | £29k | £21k |
| 30/04/2021 | £21k | £17k |
Common questions
Is 2ND ST AUSTELL -CHARLESTOWN SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group's income and expenditure are very small, leading to a low-risk investment strategy where all funds are held in cash. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of £20,000 to ensure continuity of activities should income fall short. The group relies on subscriptions and hall hire for income and holds a reserve in a deposit account to mitigate risks such as reduced income or loss of volunteers. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/08/2018 | £10k | Heating system upgrade |