POLKERRIS SCOUT GROUP
Scouting for boys and girls beginning at the age of 4 upwards.All types of physical, intellectual and social activities, to promote the development of young people in achieving their full potential as individuals and responsible citizens. We provide an enjoyable scheme of training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership.
Objects
POLKERRIS BOY SCOUT GROUP
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £32,000 at year-end, which is slightly above its stated policy target of circa £30,000. The trustees report a sound financial position with sufficient funds to cover operating expenses, property maintenance, and building upkeep.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board of Trustees considers that the group should hold circa £30,000 to cover for this eventuality.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/02/2017)
Trustees
- Carole Elizabeth ASKER
- Jonathan Paul Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £40k | £33k |
| 31/03/2024 | £23k | £20k |
| 31/03/2023 | £15k | £34k |
| 31/03/2022 | £20k | £10k |
| 31/03/2021 | £21k | £12k |
Common questions
Is POLKERRIS SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £32,000 at year-end, which is slightly above its stated policy target of circa £30,000. The trustees report a sound financial position with sufficient funds to cover operating expenses, property maintenance, and building upkeep. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/07/2012 | £80k | Polkerris Youth and Community Facility. |