SUFFOLK COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. The Suffolk County Scout Council supports the Scout Districts across Suffolk to encourage the young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week,we support our members by providing the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves are £236,651, which is comfortably in excess of the stated minimum reserves policy of £100,293. The charity reported a net income surplus of £26,650 for the year, supported by strong unrestricted income from charitable activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Carl Gloess who received salary as County Administrator of £8,144”
“The County’s current reserves policy is now £50k plus 1 year’s general fund of County expenditure and is set at £100,293.” — page 13
“The trustees all give freely of their time and expertise without any form of remuneration or other benefit in cash or kind except Carl Gloess who received salary as County Administrator of £8,144 (2024 - £6,690).” — page 35
“The trustees all give freely of their time and expertise without any form of remuneration or other benefit in cash or kind except Carl Gloess who received salary as County Administrator of £8,144 (2024 - £6,690). No trustee during the year had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the Council this year or the previous year except as disclosed above.” — page 35
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £6,960 (FY2024) to £8,144 (FY2025).
Trustees
- Howard William Blackettchair
- Carl Robert Gloess
- Ceejay Abbott
- Charlie Everitt
- Colin Richard Winter
- Gareth Edward Cox
- Gary Burden
- Jonathan Enver Emin
- Keith Barber
- Peter Jarvis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £173k | £147k |
| 31/03/2024 | £113k | £148k |
| 31/03/2023 | £344k | £320k |
| 31/03/2022 | £65k | £84k |
| 31/03/2021 | £85k | £69k |
Common questions
Is SUFFOLK COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves are £236,651, which is comfortably in excess of the stated minimum reserves policy of £100,293. The charity reported a net income surplus of £26,650 for the year, supported by strong unrestricted income from charitable activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SUFFOLK COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £8,144 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/03/2005 | £5k | Enhancing Training Capability |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE KERRISON TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| ST. NICHOLAS' EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £600 |
| THE DU BROW CHARITY | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- THE NORFOLK COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
- NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
- KENT COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
- CORNWALL COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
- AVON COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
- WEST SUSSEX COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUFFOLK COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £173k | £8,144 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NORFOLK COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £328k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £146k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KENT COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CORNWALL COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £101k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AVON COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £717k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |