BEDALE SCOUTS
The objective of the charity is to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the Scout and Guide Group Headquarters and assist the Scout and Guide units in the raising of funds for the maintenance of the Group Headquarters and for the running of Scout & Guide activities.
Objects
THE INSTRUCTION OF BOYS OF ALL CLASSES IN THE PRINCIPLES OF LOYALTY, DISCIPLINE AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £14,377.62 for the year ended 31 July 2025, reducing its total funds from £88,264.59 to £73,886.97. The trustees' report indicates that the group held reserves of approximately £25,000, which aligns with their stated policy target of holding 18 months' running costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- 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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Andrew Mark Brudenell
- David Moor
- Janet Elizabeth Jelpke
- Jonathan Poole
- KAREN LEIGH CHEESBROUGH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £58k | £72k |
| 31/07/2024 | £32k | £33k |
| 31/07/2023 | £30k | £20k |
| 31/07/2022 | £19k | £19k |
| 31/07/2021 | £26k | £15k |
Common questions
Is BEDALE SCOUTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £14,377.62 for the year ended 31 July 2025, reducing its total funds from £88,264.59 to £73,886.97. The trustees' report indicates that the group held reserves of approximately £25,000, which aligns with their stated policy target of holding 18 months' running costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/01/2012 | £10k | New windows and doors |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- BISLEY SCOUTS
- BEARSTED SCOUT GROUP
- KING ALFRED DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- 23RD BATH (AVONVALE) SCOUT GROUP
- BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
- 1ST CAMELSDALE SCOUT GROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEDALE SCOUTS | £58k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| BISLEY SCOUTS | £41k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BEARSTED SCOUT GROUP | £32k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING ALFRED DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £66k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 23RD BATH (AVONVALE) SCOUT GROUP | £27k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £210k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |