GILLINGHAM DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
To provide activities and training for young people from the age of 6 years to 25 years of age.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £128,214 to £145,817, resulting in a net surplus of £17,603 for the year. The trustees report that the charity holds sufficient cash reserves to continue activities, noting a specific reserves policy target of £29,000. The charity relies on membership fees and fundraising, with no disclosed material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The District's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District should income and fundraising activities fall short. This has been set by the Executive Committee to be £29,000.” — page 8
“The Scout Association Short Term Investment Service” — page 1
Trustees
- DAVID JOHN AINSLEYchair
- BARRY SPRASON
- DAVID LAWRENCE
- Julie Sullivan
- MARION JOAN ISAACS
- Natalie Gooders
- Pauline Buckett
- Robert Matthew Gill
- Roger Edward Isaacs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £54k | £36k |
| 31/03/2024 | £23k | £25k |
| 31/03/2023 | £57k | £44k |
| 31/03/2022 | £62k | £35k |
| 31/03/2021 | £32k | £11k |
Common questions
Is GILLINGHAM DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £128,214 to £145,817, resulting in a net surplus of £17,603 for the year. The trustees report that the charity holds sufficient cash reserves to continue activities, noting a specific reserves policy target of £29,000. The charity relies on membership fees and fundraising, with no disclosed material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2004 | £1k | Purchase of buoyancy aids |