ST NICOLAS 9TH GUILDFORD SCOUT GROUP
Scouting activities for individuals aged 6 to 18. The objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association. The aim of the Scout Association is 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.
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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £10,241.72 at year end, exceeding the trustees' policy target of £2,000–£6,000. The group reported a robust financial position with an increase in reserves, supported by an equipment grant from Thames Water. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“Activities - Group (incl. Good Friday, Family Camp) 6591.84” — page 6
“The Group Executive Committee considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 2 to 6 months’ running costs, being £2,000 - £6,000.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Dr Helen Elizabeth Marshchair
- CATHERINE ROSEMARY ANNE ANDERSON
- DOROTHY MARGARET BROWN
- JONATHAN PAUL KER GOODWIN
- James Faulkner
- Jason Green
- Jonathan Attwood
- Katherine Richardson
- Kim Hefferman
- Paridice Hatfield
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £27k |
| 31/03/2024 | £31k | £32k |
| 31/03/2023 | £22k | £25k |
| 31/03/2022 | £14k | £12k |
| 31/03/2021 | £4k | £6k |
Common questions
Is ST NICOLAS 9TH GUILDFORD SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £10,241.72 at year end, exceeding the trustees' policy target of £2,000–£6,000. The group reported a robust financial position with an increase in reserves, supported by an equipment grant from Thames Water. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST NICOLAS 9TH GUILDFORD SCOUT GROUP | £28k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 9TH NORTH WATFORD (WOODSIDE) SCOUT GROUP | £36k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 8TH GILLINGHAM (WIGMORE) SCOUT GROUP | £52k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 9TH BEXHILL SCOUT GROUP | £40k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| 9TH AYLESBURY SCOUT GROUP | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 11TH GLOUCESTER (HUCCLECOTE) SCOUT GROUP | £68k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |