7TH BRISTOL (CHRISTCHURCH CLIFTON) SCOUT GROUP
Scouting activities.To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals as responsible citizens and as a member of their local, national and international communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating surplus of £4,823 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by significant restricted donations for the Stiles Campsite project. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £29,722, which is below the stated policy target of 12 months' running costs (circa £5,000 plus contingency), a shortfall attributed to funds directed toward the campsite renovation.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group held reserves of approximately £6,000 against this at year end. This is below the lebvel required. However this is because the Group has directed some of these reserves towards the planned renovation of its Stiles Campsite this year.” — page 5
Trustees
- CARLTON JEFFERISchair
- Alexander John Mulroy
- Christopher Pablo Teale Gavriel
- David De Silva
- Jonathan Richard Bonnick
- Karen Tindall
- Keith Osborne
- MICHAEL PAUL JAGROOP
- PETER BATEMAN
- Philip Daniel Monks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £48k | £43k |
| 31/03/2024 | £17k | £18k |
| 31/03/2023 | £16k | £48k |
| 31/03/2022 | £28k | £14k |
| 31/03/2021 | £46k | £8k |
Common questions
Is 7TH BRISTOL (CHRISTCHURCH CLIFTON) SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating surplus of £4,823 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by significant restricted donations for the Stiles Campsite project. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £29,722, which is below the stated policy target of 12 months' running costs (circa £5,000 plus contingency), a shortfall attributed to funds directed toward the campsite renovation. Its FY2025 accounts were audited.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/02/2019 | £9k | Redevelopment of Scout Headquarters |