1ST WARLINGHAM SCOUT GROUP
The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, 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 ended the year with a small surplus of £93 and unrestricted reserves of £34,996. This reserve level is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of £12,000, which represents twelve months of running costs. The trustees confirm the group is in a healthy financial position with funds held in cash at mainstream banks.
What the accounts disclose
“Scout events produced income of £7709” — page 3
“Scout events produced income of £7709 but unfortunately costs came to £9236” — page 3
“The Trustee Board considers that the Group should hold a sum equivalent to twelve months running costs; about £12,000.”
Trustees
- ROBIN KENNETH BLOOREchair
- ALEXIA DUPUIS
- HUGH FRANKLIN
- KAREN YORKE
- RICHARD SEAGROATT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £26k | £26k |
| 31/03/2024 | £22k | £29k |
| 31/03/2023 | £22k | £24k |
| 31/03/2022 | £32k | £24k |
| 31/03/2021 | £37k | £36k |
Common questions
Is 1ST WARLINGHAM SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a small surplus of £93 and unrestricted reserves of £34,996. This reserve level is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of £12,000, which represents twelve months of running costs. The trustees confirm the group is in a healthy financial position with funds held in cash at mainstream banks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/02/2007 | £10k | Headquarters Development Plan - Phase 3 |