14TH TONBRIDGE SEA SCOUTS
We provide Scouting for boys & girls aged 6 - 18 focussing on water activities for members and the wider youth group community. We implement the Scout Association's Purpose to engage / support young people in personal development, empowering them to contribute to society. We emphasise inclusivity and help / fund young people to overcome disadvantage or disability to reach their full potential.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL,INTELLECTUAL,SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL POTENTIALS,AS INDIVIDUALS,AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND AS MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL,NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Group's financial position remains healthy, with unrestricted cash reserves increasing to £73,359 at the end of the financial year. The trustees note that Gift Aid and fundraising activities remain important income sources, and an Assistance Fund is available to support participation costs for young people and leaders.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Donna Westernchair
- Katrina Calvert
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £59k | £45k |
| 31/12/2023 | £47k | £55k |
| 31/12/2022 | £47k | £54k |
| 31/12/2021 | £32k | £13k |
| 31/12/2020 | £24k | £23k |
Common questions
Is 14TH TONBRIDGE SEA SCOUTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the Group's financial position remains healthy, with unrestricted cash reserves increasing to £73,359 at the end of the financial year. The trustees note that Gift Aid and fundraising activities remain important income sources, and an Assistance Fund is available to support participation costs for young people and leaders. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/05/2008 | £10k | Expansion of sailing Dinghy Fleet |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/03/2006 | £5k | Extension to HQ to improve facilities |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14TH TONBRIDGE SEA SCOUTS | £59k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 11TH TORBAY SCOUT GROUP | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FIRST LUTON SEA SCOUT GROUP | £79k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE 1ST / 14TH WARRINGTON SCOUT GROUP | £33k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BATCHWORTH SEA SCOUTS | £97k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 9TH NORTH WATFORD (WOODSIDE) SCOUT GROUP | £36k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |