ST ALBANS DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Scouting activities for young people from age 4 in St Albans District.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £218,000 at year-end, which is above its stated policy target of circa £110,000. The trustees report a strong financial position with total receipts of £346,732 against payments of £293,972, resulting in a net surplus for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The District's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District should income and fundraising activities fall short. The District Executive Committee determined during the period that given likely future needs the District should hold a minimum sum of circa £110,000.” — page 4
Trustees
- Kirstin Knightchair
- Alexandra Hamilton-Bray
- Connor Jackson
- Josephine Anne Barnes
- LUCY HUNT
- NICOLA WELLS
- STEPHEN LINDSAY
- Stuart Vowles
- VINCENT JOHN MOLLOY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £347k | £294k |
| 31/03/2024 | £263k | £253k |
| 31/03/2023 | £287k | £271k |
| 31/03/2022 | £157k | £165k |
| 31/03/2021 | £51k | £127k |
Common questions
Is ST ALBANS DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £218,000 at year-end, which is above its stated policy target of circa £110,000. The trustees report a strong financial position with total receipts of £346,732 against payments of £293,972, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2008 | £10k | Gang Show Storage Facility |