BEARSTED SCOUT GROUP
The objectives of the group are as a unit of the Scout Association. The aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in acheving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £10,000 at the end of the financial year, which exceeds its stated minimum policy target of circa £6,000. However, the charity reported a net deficit of £7,281 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total cash funds from £52,159 to £44,878.
What the accounts disclose
“The accounts show one exceptional item of income in the form of a £1,000 grant from the Gallagher Community Fund 2024” — page 4
Trustees
- Simon John Woodchair
- ALISDAIR DUNCAN REID
- Colin Roger Bolt
- Harriet Turner
- Laurren Hayley Cruttenden
- MALCOLM JAMES KERSEY
- NICHOLAS JOHN SUTCLIFFE ROSS
- ROBERT LUDLOW
- Toni Elaine Carter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £34k |
| 31/03/2024 | £22k | £23k |
| 31/03/2023 | £24k | £21k |
| 31/03/2022 | £30k | £12k |
| 31/03/2021 | £3k | £6k |
Common questions
Is BEARSTED SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £10,000 at the end of the financial year, which exceeds its stated minimum policy target of circa £6,000. However, the charity reported a net deficit of £7,281 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total cash funds from £52,159 to £44,878.