11TH IPSWICH SCOUT GROUP
We aim to provide Scouting of the highest standard available to all young people that wish to join, from boys and girls aged 6 through to 18 years.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING 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 FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £394,260, which exceeds its stated policy target of three months' running costs. The trustees report the group is in a strong financial position with a surplus for the year, supported by diverse income streams including fundraising and rents.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustee Board considers that the charity should hold a sum equivalent to 3 months running costs.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Dave Baldry
- Karen Marie Macfadyen
- OLIVER ARTHUR
- Paul Goffin
- Robert Welsh
- SHANE O'HALLORAN
- Simona-Ruxandra Bucur
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £150k | £132k |
| 31/03/2025 | £162k | £127k |
| 31/03/2024 | £147k | £108k |
| 31/03/2023 | £162k | £99k |
| 31/03/2022 | £200k | £159k |
Common questions
Is 11TH IPSWICH SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £394,260, which exceeds its stated policy target of three months' running costs. The trustees report the group is in a strong financial position with a surplus for the year, supported by diverse income streams including fundraising and rents. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | 1 | £10k |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- IPSWICH SCOUT DISTRICT LIASON COMMITTEE
- 8TH NORWICH (NORWICH SCHOOL) SEA SCOUT GROUP
- WEYMOUTH WEST SCOUT GROUP
- 1ST BOWDENS SCOUT GROUP
- 33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP
- 13TH STOKE-ON-TRENT AND NEWCASTLE (1ST ALSAGER) SCOUT GROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11TH IPSWICH SCOUT GROUP | £150k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| IPSWICH SCOUT DISTRICT LIASON COMMITTEE | £140k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 8TH NORWICH (NORWICH SCHOOL) SEA SCOUT GROUP | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEYMOUTH WEST SCOUT GROUP | £728k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 1ST BOWDENS SCOUT GROUP | £107k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 33RD NORWICH SCOUT GROUP | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |