BRIGHTON & HOVE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
The aim of Brighton & Hove Scout District, as part of the Scout Association, is to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £216,296.11, which is above the level required for operating expenses. The trustees consider this balance sufficient to continue charitable activities should income fall short, noting a policy to retain funds equivalent to 24 months of running costs. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The District’s policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District should income and fundraising activities fall short. The District Trustee Board considers that the District should retain a sum equivalent to 24 months running costs, circa £20,000 plus funds held by the Explorer Scout and Network sections, which can fluctuate between £5,000 and £30,000” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/05/2016)
Trustees
- PETER JOHN ELLIFFchair
- Anne Claxton
- Christopher Mark Denham
- Glen Downs
- Neil Trevor Legget
- Rosie Fisher
- TIMOTHY JAMES THORLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £101k | £90k |
| 31/12/2023 | £106k | £98k |
| 31/12/2022 | £151k | £89k |
| 31/12/2021 | £143k | £79k |
| 31/12/2020 | £89k | £81k |
Common questions
Is BRIGHTON & HOVE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £216,296.11, which is above the level required for operating expenses. The trustees consider this balance sufficient to continue charitable activities should income fall short, noting a policy to retain funds equivalent to 24 months of running costs. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/10/2005 | £59k | The Swallows and Amazons Project |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHTON & HOVE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £101k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EXETER AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KENNET DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARDIFF NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHICHESTER DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £104k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| RICHMOND UPON THAMES DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £341k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |