EASTBOURNE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
The charity is part of the national and international scouting association operating in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The charity supports members of all ages by offering scouting activities. Membership is made up of children and young adults of scouting age within the area, plus ex-scouts who wish to still be involved with the movement.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the District reported a deficit of £38,103 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by significant repairs at Bushy Wood and increased employee costs. The Trustees' report notes that resources are retained at a level adequate to service activities, and the Independent Examiner's report confirms the accounts have been examined without qualification.
What the accounts disclose
“Resources Policy, retained resources are kept at a level adequate to service the activities of the Charity.” — page 26
Trustees
- Matthew Peskettchair
- Andy Stevens DLV
- Frank Woods President
- Gavin Gillam
- IAN LEWIS
- Jane McMahon
- Oscar Romero Neal DYL
- Philip Huggett Treasurer
- Robert Hooker DYL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £281k | £319k |
| 31/03/2024 | £309k | £289k |
| 31/03/2023 | £258k | £255k |
| 31/03/2022 | £245k | £194k |
| 31/03/2021 | £90k | £83k |
Common questions
Is EASTBOURNE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the District reported a deficit of £38,103 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by significant repairs at Bushy Wood and increased employee costs. The Trustees' report notes that resources are retained at a level adequate to service activities, and the Independent Examiner's report confirms the accounts have been examined without qualification. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 13/08/2025 | £5k | Aim to Include: Community, Movement, Participation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/12/2009 | £9k | Eastbourne Scouting Centenary- Bushy Wood Boost |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTBOURNE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £281k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST SUSSEX COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £195k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRAVESHAM DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SALISBURY AND SOUTH WILTS DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £191k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| BASINGSTOKE EAST DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £213k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHEND ESTUARY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |