BEXLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Providing Scouting for young people within the London Borough of Bexley
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £40,538.96 for the year ended 31 March 2025, increasing its total unrestricted and designated reserves to £480,871.00. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of £30,000, which is significantly exceeded by the current balance. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure.
What the accounts disclose
“The District has created a reserves policy in line with the Scout Association recommendations and intends to keep £30,000 in reserves.” — page 6
Trustees
- Luke Joseph Cashinchair
- Alexander William Burton
- Callum Mark Rest
- Christopher George Russell
- DIANA MARGARET SPROWLES
- Emma Victoria Goodson
- JACQUELINE CAROL HALL
- Lee John Curtis
- Stuart Neil Sutherland
- Thomas Hori Tribe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £302k | £262k |
| 31/03/2024 | £282k | £330k |
| 31/03/2023 | £171k | £178k |
| 31/03/2022 | £82k | £71k |
| 31/03/2021 | £144k | £97k |
Common questions
Is BEXLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £40,538.96 for the year ended 31 March 2025, increasing its total unrestricted and designated reserves to £480,871.00. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of £30,000, which is significantly exceeded by the current balance. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/06/2006 | £435 | Wheelchair Access Project |