1st SANDRIDGE SCOUT AND GUIDE GROUP
All Scouting Activities ie. knotting, first aid, cooking, fire lighting and map and compass work. All these skills are aimed at giving children the opportunity to take part in more adventurous activities enabling the children to look after themselves. Other activites include camping, interesting speakers, making things and demonstrations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves (general fund) stood at £27,210, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover running costs and unforeseen expenses. The group reported a small net surplus of £127 for the year, with total receipts of £32,950 against payments of £32,823. No material uncertainties or risks to going concern were identified in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group’s policy is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities if the group income and fundraising activities fall.” — page 3
Trustees
- PHILLIP COATESchair
- Andrew Giddings
- Barry Shadbolt
- Bridget Shadbolt
- COLIN DAVISON
- Caroline Atkins
- JOHN FORWARD
- Kirstie West
- Liam Jackson
- NICOLA WELLS
- Nigel Kerr
- SIMON JEWELS
- Sharon Jackson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £33k | £33k |
| 31/03/2024 | £31k | £33k |
| 31/03/2023 | £41k | £26k |
| 31/03/2022 | £42k | £59k |
| 31/03/2021 | £40k | £9k |
Common questions
Is 1st SANDRIDGE SCOUT AND GUIDE GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves (general fund) stood at £27,210, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover running costs and unforeseen expenses. The group reported a small net surplus of £127 for the year, with total receipts of £32,950 against payments of £32,823. No material uncertainties or risks to going concern were identified in the filing. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.