WILTSHIRE NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. The Wiltshire North District Scout Council supports Explorer Scout Units and the Scout Groups across North Wiltshire to encourage the young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, we support our members by providing the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the District held free reserves of £10,819 at year-end, which exceeds the trustee-stated policy target of £3,000 (equivalent to six months' running costs). The charity reported a surplus for the year, with total gross income of £175,496 against total gross expenditure of £100,427, resulting in a positive net cash position.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board of Trustees considers that the District should hold a sum equivalent to 6 months running costs. This is equivalent to £3,000.” — page 3
Trustees
- Andrew James Stovell
- Caroline Ann Butson
- Edward Michael Brandley
- Elizabeth Mary Bennett
- Luke Thomas Harvey
- MR J A COOMBS
- Michala Louise Ashley-Dando
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £175k | £100k |
| 31/03/2024 | £97k | £81k |
| 31/03/2023 | £80k | £89k |
| 31/03/2022 | £56k | £54k |
| 31/03/2021 | £32k | £34k |
Common questions
Is WILTSHIRE NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the District held free reserves of £10,819 at year-end, which exceeds the trustee-stated policy target of £3,000 (equivalent to six months' running costs). The charity reported a surplus for the year, with total gross income of £175,496 against total gross expenditure of £100,427, resulting in a positive net cash position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| ST. NICHOLAS' EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £600 |
Charities like this
- WILTSHIRE SCOUT COUNCIL
- SALISBURY AND SOUTH WILTS DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
- EXETER AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- NORTH DEVON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- WEST LONDON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILTSHIRE NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £175k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WILTSHIRE SCOUT COUNCIL | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SALISBURY AND SOUTH WILTS DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £191k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £146k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EXETER AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH DEVON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £112k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |