1ST BISHOP'S WALTHAM SCOUT GROUP

Registered charity 302205 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, the 1st Bishop's Waltham Scout Group gives young people in the Bishops Waltham area the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.

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Latest income
£58k
Latest spending
£53k
Registered
1968
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the Group operated with a surplus of £4,454 for the year, driven by increased membership subscriptions and successful fundraising. The Group holds unrestricted cash funds of £32,392, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of approximately £15,000 (six months' running costs). The trustees report a robust financial position with no material uncertainties.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: six months' running costs (circa £15,000) (held: £32k)
“The ExecuCve CommiMee considers that the Group should hold a sum equivalent to at least six months' running costs (circa £15,000).” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Hampshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£58k£53k
31/03/2024£40k£39k
31/03/2023£33k£31k
31/03/2022£24k£24k
31/03/2021£27k£9k

Common questions

Is 1ST BISHOP'S WALTHAM SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Group operated with a surplus of £4,454 for the year, driven by increased membership subscriptions and successful fundraising. The Group holds unrestricted cash funds of £32,392, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of approximately £15,000 (six months' running costs). The trustees report a robust financial position with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.