237TH BIRMINGHAM (1ST CASTLE BROMWICH) SCOUT GROUP
Providing activities and training for young people in accordance with the Policy Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated with a surplus of £7,198 for the year, with total receipts of £49,662 against expenditure of £42,464. Unrestricted reserves stood at £82,314, which the trustees note is held to ensure continuity of activities. The filing confirms there are no outstanding liabilities and no funds materially in deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“Our policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. We also hold reserves to cover specific future expenditure and to allow for unexpected repairs to the building.” — page 8
Trustees
- Philip Jacksonchair
- Elaine Patricia Chaplain
- IAN YEOMANS
- Justine Whittaker
- Laura-Marie Millward
- Lewis James Millward
- MARK BOSTOCK
- PAUL ANTHONY BRETTELL
- RICHARD HANDS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £50k | £42k |
| 31/03/2024 | £52k | £44k |
| 31/03/2023 | £54k | £45k |
| 31/03/2022 | £41k | £30k |
| 31/03/2021 | £56k | £38k |
Common questions
Is 237TH BIRMINGHAM (1ST CASTLE BROMWICH) SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated with a surplus of £7,198 for the year, with total receipts of £49,662 against expenditure of £42,464. Unrestricted reserves stood at £82,314, which the trustees note is held to ensure continuity of activities. The filing confirms there are no outstanding liabilities and no funds materially in deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds 237TH BIRMINGHAM (1ST CASTLE BROMWICH) SCOUT GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name 237TH BIRMINGHAM (1ST CASTLE BROMWICH) SCOUT GROUP as a grant recipient include THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2021 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/01/2007 | £7k | Provision Of Equipment And Special Needs Facilities To The Scout HQ |