HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
Registered charity 302606 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also registered in Scotland as SC039650 (OSCR)
Promotion and development of 'Scouting' within the County of Hertfordshire
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £2,168,819 in 2025 from £1,704,409 in 2024, driven largely by increased charitable activity income and donations. Total expenditure decreased to £1,679,630, resulting in a net income surplus of £489,189 and unrestricted reserves of £533,005. The Trustees consider the charity's finances to be sound and able to fulfill all obligations without delay or shortfall.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Charitable activities (80% of income)
“Income from charitable activities increased to £1,741,661 in 2025 from £1,460,769 in 2024” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £400,000 (held: £533k)
“During the 2025 budget process it was determined that reserves should be a target of a minimum of £400,000 of unrestricted funds at 31st December.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Mercer & Hole LLP Chartered Accountants. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~3.5 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.2% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- MICHAEL GILBERT SHURETYchair
- Anthony Hankin
- Christopher John Searle
- Ian Christopher Tycer
- Ian Grahame
- NICHOLAS HOWARD NIEDER
- Neophydos Christian Moise
- Richard Anthony Watson
- Russell John Dyble
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Hertfordshire · Scotland
Income and spending
Common questions
Is HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £2,168,819 in 2025 from £1,704,409 in 2024, driven largely by increased charitable activity income and donations. Total expenditure decreased to £1,679,630, resulting in a net income surplus of £489,189 and unrestricted reserves of £533,005. The Trustees consider the charity's finances to be sound and able to fulfill all obligations without delay or shortfall. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Mercer & Hole LLP Chartered Accountants.
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