WOLVERHAMPTON SCOUTS
General Scouting activities. We maintain and run a Campsite on the Crown Estate at Patshull in Staffordshire with indoor accommodation as well as a camping field. Activities there would include walking, orienteering, use of a climbing tower, looking at nature and natural environments, all aspects of camping etc.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a record total income of £56k for the year ending 31/03/2025, resulting in an operating profit of £37k. Net assets increased to £194k, and the free cash position grew significantly from £5k to £36k, reflecting strong profitability and continued investment in the site.
What the accounts disclose
“The golf house remains our biggest earner with £18k of revenue coming from this alone in the last year.” — page 8
Trustees
- Bob Densonchair
- Andy Morris
- Bill Leighton
- Joseph Trusselle
- Nicholas Mark Benton
- Nick Barry
- Richard Shackleton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £67k | £19k |
| 31/03/2024 | £39k | £22k |
| 31/03/2023 | £44k | £38k |
| 31/03/2022 | £76k | £28k |
| 31/03/2021 | £22k | £5k |
Common questions
Is WOLVERHAMPTON SCOUTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a record total income of £56k for the year ending 31/03/2025, resulting in an operating profit of £37k. Net assets increased to £194k, and the free cash position grew significantly from £5k to £36k, reflecting strong profitability and continued investment in the site.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/12/2008 | £10k | Activity Equipment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/10/2005 | £5k | Installing new disabled toilet facilities and showers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/10/2004 | £5k | disabled ramp and toilet |