1ST CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH SCOUT GROUP
1st Chapel-en-le-Frith Scouts are an active Scout Group and we offer a wide range of Scouting experiences for boys and girls aged between 6-14 years old. Outdoor activities such as camping and hiking are an important part of our programme, but sport in general is a priorty, as is teaching children a range of craft skills and instilling in them the need to treat all people with understanding and re
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group incurred a deficit of £16,770.92 for the year ended 31 August 2025, primarily due to investments in infrastructure such as a new roof and heating system. Despite regular income not covering ongoing operational expenditure, the trustees report that the financial position remains stable with total reserves of approximately £50,521. The group is actively seeking to increase revenue from lettings to address the shortfall in regular income.
What the accounts disclose
“In conclusion the Groups financial position remains stable as we continue to manage both income and expenses efficiently. A concern moving forward is that current regular income does not cover expenditure required to operate and maintain our premises. In the short term we have healthy reserves and have reluctantly increased sections subscriptions.” — page 3
Trustees
- Benjamin Millner
- Benjamin Samual Brindley
- Catherine Ann Pomeroy
- Darren Furness
- Jamie Bell
- Katherine Thurgoland
- Paul Christopher Read
- Peter Brian Bywater
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £59k | £76k |
| 31/08/2024 | £32k | £32k |
| 31/03/2023 | £24k | £32k |
| 31/03/2022 | £40k | £18k |
| 31/03/2021 | £30k | £16k |
Common questions
Is 1ST CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group incurred a deficit of £16,770.92 for the year ended 31 August 2025, primarily due to investments in infrastructure such as a new roof and heating system. Despite regular income not covering ongoing operational expenditure, the trustees report that the financial position remains stable with total reserves of approximately £50,521. The group is actively seeking to increase revenue from lettings to address the shortfall in regular income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.