11TH TORBAY SCOUT GROUP
Sea Scouting activities to boys and girls between 6 - 18 years of age. Activities include sailing, canoeing, camping, hiking and other Scouting activities.The Group is RN recognised which allows members to visit and sleep aboard RN ships, when available. We provide training in a range of water based activities that gain members RYA certificates, and British Canoe Association certificates.
Objects
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 group recorded a small surplus of £1,923 for the year, resulting in a small increase in total cash funds compared to the previous year. Per the Treasurer's report, the group remains financially stable with income levels relatively stable and expenditure supporting programme delivery and facility upkeep. The group maintains a reserve account to support essential expenses during a potential winding-down period.
What the accounts disclose
“main sources of income being our membership subs, donations and gift aid, activities and camps and a small amount from fundraising”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Adam Biggschair
- Helen Mary Chapman
- Nicholas Pearce
- Patricia Kemp
- Paul Bailiss
- Sarah Pearce
- TERENCE PORTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £29k | £28k |
| 31/12/2024 | £32k | £36k |
| 31/12/2023 | £28k | £37k |
| 31/12/2022 | £48k | £39k |
| 31/12/2021 | £40k | £34k |
Common questions
Is 11TH TORBAY SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group recorded a small surplus of £1,923 for the year, resulting in a small increase in total cash funds compared to the previous year. Per the Treasurer's report, the group remains financially stable with income levels relatively stable and expenditure supporting programme delivery and facility upkeep. The group maintains a reserve account to support essential expenses during a potential winding-down period.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/11/2014 | £10k | Ability toUse of the Environment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/07/2009 | £2k | Project Sail Drive |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2006 | £2k | Canoe Trailer |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/08/2006 | £5k | KESTREL |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2006 | £2k | to update equipment |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11TH TORBAY SCOUT GROUP | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 14TH TONBRIDGE SEA SCOUTS | £59k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 6TH TORBAY BRITANNIA SEA SCOUT GROUP | £62k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 1ST GORING-BY-SEA SCOUT GROUP | £36k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 11TH STOKE-ON-TRENT AND NEWCASTLE (KIDSGROVE) SCOUT GROUP | £57k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FIRST LUTON SEA SCOUT GROUP | £79k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |