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1ST SHOREHAM-BY-SEA (KINGSTON BUCI) SCOUT GROUP

Registered charity 305905 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as 1ST SHOREHAM SCOUTS, 1ST SHOREHAM-BY-SEA SCOUT GROUP

Promotion of 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 community. Character building activities, outdoor activities (e.g camping, rock climbing, travel, swimming, sport) team building, environmental and civic awareness.

Causes: Education/training · Amateur Sport · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£34k
Latest spending
£36k
Registered
1968
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £43,000 at year end, which is above its stated policy target of £30,000 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The trustees note that a portion of these reserves is earmarked for lease renewal costs and future lease payments, but the overall financial position is described as sufficient to continue charitable activities.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“The Group is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 12 months running costs, circa £30,000 (held: £43k)
“The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months running costs, circa £30,000.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Brighton And Hove · East Sussex · West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£34k£36k
31/12/2024£31k£26k
31/12/2023£27k£26k
31/12/2022£24k£30k
31/12/2021£32k£17k

Common questions

Is 1ST SHOREHAM-BY-SEA (KINGSTON BUCI) SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £43,000 at year end, which is above its stated policy target of £30,000 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The trustees note that a portion of these reserves is earmarked for lease renewal costs and future lease payments, but the overall financial position is described as sufficient to continue charitable activities.