1st Malden Scout Group
Providing education & training for young people (Scout Association rules & regulations).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £15,917 and total net assets of £567,793. The trustees' policy is to hold reserves equivalent to 12 months of running costs, with a minimum cash reserve target of £4,000. The charity holds £50,000 in restricted funds specifically allocated for future HQ development.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustee’s policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The trustees consider that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs and therefore the cash reserve should not be allowed to fall below £4,000.” — page 4
Trustees
- David Johnson
- Genevieve Truscott
- Hazel Giles
- Holly Walters
- James Havelock
- Jane Pringle
- Paul James Teasdel
- Robert Ferguson Pringle
- Robert Shrimpton
- SIEW PENG LIM
- The Scout Association Trust Corporation Ltd
- YVONNE WILKINSON
- nicola jane jordan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £42k | £26k |
| 31/12/2024 | £42k | £26k |
| 31/12/2023 | £42k | £22k |
| 31/12/2022 | £39k | £29k |
| 31/12/2021 | £24k | £28k |
Common questions
Is 1st Malden Scout Group financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £15,917 and total net assets of £567,793. The trustees' policy is to hold reserves equivalent to 12 months of running costs, with a minimum cash reserve target of £4,000. The charity holds £50,000 in restricted funds specifically allocated for future HQ development. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.