CARDIFF AND VALE AREA SCOUT COUNCIL
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £17,445 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £873,502 to £852,585. The trustees' report indicates that unrestricted funds totalled £138,734, which is significantly above the stated policy target of approximately £40,000 (equivalent to 24 months of running costs). The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The Area Trustee Board considers that the Area should hold a sum equivalent to 24 months running costs, circa £40K.” — page 4
Trustees
- Carole Standfast
- Catherine Steele
- Chris Kennard
- Claudia Currie
- Frances Feehan
- Jack Ollier
- Jeremy Leigh Ray
- John Geraint Evans
- John Keith Williams
- Rizik Joseph Salhab
- WILLIAM MADDOCKS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £173k | £209k |
| 31/12/2023 | £156k | £174k |
| 31/12/2022 | £138k | £141k |
| 31/12/2021 | £103k | £142k |
| 31/12/2020 | £107k | £92k |
Common questions
Is CARDIFF AND VALE AREA SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £17,445 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £873,502 to £852,585. The trustees' report indicates that unrestricted funds totalled £138,734, which is significantly above the stated policy target of approximately £40,000 (equivalent to 24 months of running costs). The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further understanding of the accounts. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £190k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |