KENT COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £1.98m from £1.53m in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £381,103. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £559k, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £100,000 (representing six months of no income). The auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“During the previous year Trustees reviewed the Charity's reserves policy and increased this to cover 6 months of no income which is estimated at £100,000 to cover unforeseen circumstances and budget variances.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Desmond Peter Harrischair
- Anthony Roy Hogben JP
- Catherine Jane Kirkpatrick
- Daniel James Everest
- Jamie Paul Lucas
- Janice Grant
- KENNETH RIDGWAY
- Neil Gearing
- Nirav Bipin Patel
- Paul Betts
- Tom Llewellyn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.0m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.5m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £720k | £625k |
| 31/03/2021 | £439k | £407k |
Common questions
Is KENT COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income increased to £1.98m from £1.53m in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £381,103. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £559k, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £100,000 (representing six months of no income). The auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Robson Laidler Accountants Limited.