HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
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.
What the accounts disclose
“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
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- MICHAEL SHURETYchair
- Anthony Hankin
- Christopher Searle
- Ian Grahame
- Ian Tycer
- NICHOLAS HOWARD NIEDER
- Neophydos Moise
- Richard Anthony Watson
- Russ Dyble
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.2m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.7m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.9m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.6m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £589k | £700k |
Common questions
Is HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
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.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/06/2005 | £122 | "The Hertfordshire County Scout Council Have Been Awarded A Grant To Hold An Exhibition To Commemorate The 60th Anniversary Of The End Of The" |