SALISBURY AND SOUTH WILTS DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Registered charity 305937 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SALISBURY AND SOUTH WILTS BOY SCOUTS LOCAL ASSOCIATION
The main activities under taken by the Salisbury & South Wilts District Scout Council is to promote Scouting to young people between the ages of 6 - 25 as per the Scout Association's Policy and Rules. To also monitor the Scout Groups within the Salisbury & South Wilts District Area and report any problems to Wiltshire County Scout Council, Scout Assocation and /or Charity Commission.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £12k for the year, primarily due to solar panel installation costs, and held unrestricted reserves of £12k. This reserve level is below the trustees' stated policy target of £15k (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The trustees note that additional funds should be held due to ongoing financial instability.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: none
“Major sources of income for the District continue to be the Campsite Quest, the Christmas post, the Scout and Guide Panto and donations related to the use of the District Minibus.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £12k; policy: 12 months running costs, approximately £15k)
“The District held reserves (General Fund) of £12k against this at year end. This is lower than the agreed reserves for operating expenses” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The District is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and the Scout Shop. The District does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Salisbury and South Wiltshire Scouts (matched by registered charity number).
- ROGER DEMAIN-GRIFFITHSchair
- Clive Barrington Lewis
- DEANA COOK
- David Leonard Waspe · trustee of 1 other charity
- IVOR WILLIAM DAVIES
- Ian Hume Jack
- JOHN NEIL WYETH · trustee of 1 other charity
- PETER JAMES HANDFORD
- Sarah Jane Beswick
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Hampshire · Wiltshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is SALISBURY AND SOUTH WILTS DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £12k for the year, primarily due to solar panel installation costs, and held unrestricted reserves of £12k. This reserve level is below the trustees' stated policy target of £15k (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The trustees note that additional funds should be held due to ongoing financial instability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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