DARTFORD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Dartford District Scout Council develops, manages and supports scouting in the Dartford area through the provision of activities, training for young people and adult leaders and general support for Scout groups in the district.The district supports 12 groups, 6 Explorer units, a District Network, Active Support unit and Shop
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at approximately £39,000 at year end, which is above the trustee-stated policy target of four months' running costs (circa £3,000). The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accorded with those records, with no material matters coming to attention.
What the accounts disclose
“The District Trustee Board considers that it should hold a sum equivalent to four months running costs, circa £3k.”
Trustees
- Neil Gearing
- Neil John Brunsdon
- Philip Swanston
- Stephen Newton
- TERESA GORDON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £77k | £58k |
| 31/03/2024 | £64k | £62k |
| 31/03/2023 | £39k | £40k |
| 31/03/2022 | £78k | £67k |
| 31/03/2021 | £75k | £89k |
Common questions
Is DARTFORD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at approximately £39,000 at year end, which is above the trustee-stated policy target of four months' running costs (circa £3,000). The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accorded with those records, with no material matters coming to attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.