1ST KESGRAVE SCOUT GROUP
The 1st Kesgrave Scout Group is part of the Scout Association and belongs to the Deben Scout District. Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
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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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £39,029 for the year, largely attributed to £46,150 in building improvements. Despite this, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £663,690, which the trustees intend to maintain for hall upkeep and at least one year's running expenses. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities 27,023” — page 9
“It is the intention of the trustees to continue to keep a reserve for upkeep and repair of the hall and garden and at least one year’s expenses for the running of the Group.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- CARL GLOESSchair
- ALAN COMBER
- CELIA COMBER
- Gareth Cox
- JUDITH FRANCIS
- Jonathan Ogden
- KAREN RACHEL PRINGLE
- Mathew Clack
- Melanie Clack
- Sarah Linsell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £88k | £138k |
| 31/03/2024 | £95k | £69k |
| 31/03/2023 | £79k | £74k |
| 31/03/2022 | £56k | £51k |
| 31/03/2021 | £36k | £50k |
Common questions
Is 1ST KESGRAVE SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £39,029 for the year, largely attributed to £46,150 in building improvements. Despite this, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £663,690, which the trustees intend to maintain for hall upkeep and at least one year's running expenses. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds 1ST KESGRAVE SCOUT GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name 1ST KESGRAVE SCOUT GROUP as a grant recipient include The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement, THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | FY2023 | £3k | |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | FY2022 | £2k | General charitable donations |
| THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £834 |