64TH BIRMINGHAM SCOUT GROUP
General Scouting Activities. The aim of The UK Scout Association is 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. The 64th Birmingham Scout Group matches these national aims of The Scouts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £81,620, which exceeds its stated policy target of circa £35k. The filing notes that the year-end loss of £8,025 was largely driven by specific capital improvements and fundraising event expenditures, with underlying operations showing a near-break-even position.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short or there be an unforeseen cost of repairs to the premises. The Group Trustee Board considers that the Group should hold a sum equivalent to 18 months running costs for the building and an £15k emergency building work fund, circa £35k.” — page 4
Trustees
- KENNETH KEITH WILFRED HEMMINGSchair
- Amy Burrell
- Claire Bakhski
- Elodie Lancaster
- Emma Ray-Sharma
- Jamie Burrell
- Jana Dekysova
- Louise White
- Narjis Shah
- Paul Little
- Saroj Watton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £30k | £38k |
| 31/03/2024 | £66k | £71k |
| 31/03/2023 | £49k | £64k |
| 31/03/2022 | £66k | £42k |
| 31/03/2021 | £28k | £5k |
Common questions
Is 64TH BIRMINGHAM SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £81,620, which exceeds its stated policy target of circa £35k. The filing notes that the year-end loss of £8,025 was largely driven by specific capital improvements and fundraising event expenditures, with underlying operations showing a near-break-even position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2014 | £10k | A new heating system & development of the Clem Dench Scouting Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2009 | £10k | 64th Birmingham Scout Group - a new roof for Clem Dench Scouting Centre |