3RD DARTFORD SCOUT GROUP
The Scout Association promotes the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities. This is achieved by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme progressive training, based on the Scout Promise & Law and guided by adult leadership.
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BOY SCOUT GROUP (UNIT OF THE BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £124,637.25 to £110,431.13 over the year, reflecting a net deficit of £14,206.12. Total gross income was £77,940.90 against total gross expenditure of £53,050.72, resulting in a positive net cash flow from operations despite the reported deficit in the receipts and payments structure. The charity holds £110,431.13 in unrestricted funds at year-end, with no disclosed liabilities or pension deficits.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Michael John James Wigleychair
- Barry Peter Simcock
- Ben Duncumb
- Janette Challis
- MATTHEW STUART DARTNELL
- TERENCE MARTIN DANCE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £41k | £56k |
| 31/03/2024 | £78k | £53k |
| 31/03/2023 | £38k | £33k |
| 31/03/2022 | £18k | £16k |
| 31/03/2021 | £25k | £7k |
Common questions
Is 3RD DARTFORD SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £124,637.25 to £110,431.13 over the year, reflecting a net deficit of £14,206.12. Total gross income was £77,940.90 against total gross expenditure of £53,050.72, resulting in a positive net cash flow from operations despite the reported deficit in the receipts and payments structure. The charity holds £110,431.13 in unrestricted funds at year-end, with no disclosed liabilities or pension deficits.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- 3RD HANWORTH SCOUT GROUP
- Stafford District Scout Council
- 3RD SANDIACRE SCOUT GROUP
- DARTFORD CAMBRIA SEA SCOUT GROUP
- 3RD ASHTON-UPON-MERSEY SCOUT GROUP
- BROADSTONE SCOUT GROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3RD DARTFORD SCOUT GROUP | £41k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 3RD HANWORTH SCOUT GROUP | £80k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Stafford District Scout Council | £123k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 3RD SANDIACRE SCOUT GROUP | £26k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DARTFORD CAMBRIA SEA SCOUT GROUP | £83k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 3RD ASHTON-UPON-MERSEY SCOUT GROUP | £35k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |