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EAST DEVON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

Registered charity 301078 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SID AND OTTER VALE BOY SCOUTS LOCAL ASSOCIATION

As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. The East Devon Scout District supports Explorer Scout Units and the Scout Groups across East Devon to encourage the young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, we support our members by providing the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.

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Latest income
£29k
Latest spending
£41k
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £22,138.40 at year end, which is described as being above the level required for operating expenses. However, the trustees report that the district did not prepare a budget for the financial year and currently lacks a finance committee, resulting in gaps in financial policies and procedures.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short (held: £22k)
“The District’s policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The District does not currently have a Finance Committee so there are some gaps in policies and procedures.
“The District does not currently have a Finance Committee so there are some gaps in policies and procedures.” — page 4
“The District did not prepare a budget for financial year ended 31 st March 2025.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The District did not prepare a budget for financial year ended 31 st March 2025.
“The District does not currently have a Finance Committee so there are some gaps in policies and procedures.” — page 4
“The District did not prepare a budget for financial year ended 31 st March 2025.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Devon

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£29k£41k
31/03/2024£9k£4k
31/03/2023£6k£941
31/03/2022£75£4k
31/03/2021£6k£3k

Common questions

Is EAST DEVON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £22,138.40 at year end, which is described as being above the level required for operating expenses. However, the trustees report that the district did not prepare a budget for the financial year and currently lacks a finance committee, resulting in gaps in financial policies and procedures. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.