KINGSWOOD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Scouting in Kingswood Area of Bristol
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £11,788.77 for the year ended 31st March 2025, increasing its bank balance to £49,262.50. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of approximately £18,000 are held, which is above the stated policy target of £5,000. The charity maintains a risk-averse investment strategy, holding all funds in cash to ensure liquidity.
What the accounts disclose
“The District Trustee Board considers that the District should hold a minimum of £5,000.”
Trustees
- Eileen Frances Rands
- Em Masters
- Harry Beamish
- Kim Vickery
- NICHOLAS PAUL BOX
- Nigel Paul Thomas
- Robert John Luckett
- Robert ian Sellar
- SIMON BUDD
- Samiul Akbar Shellard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £55k | £41k |
| 31/03/2024 | £38k | £38k |
| 31/03/2023 | £43k | £50k |
| 31/03/2022 | £30k | £23k |
| 31/03/2021 | £24k | £12k |
Common questions
Is KINGSWOOD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £11,788.77 for the year ended 31st March 2025, increasing its bank balance to £49,262.50. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of approximately £18,000 are held, which is above the stated policy target of £5,000. The charity maintains a risk-averse investment strategy, holding all funds in cash to ensure liquidity.