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3RD ASHTON-UPON-MERSEY SCOUT GROUP

Registered charity 520155 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as 3RD ASHTON SCOUT GROUP

We are part of the Scouts Organisation. The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

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Latest income
£33k
Latest spending
£41k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £8,183.17 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in an overall balance of £24,332.76. The trustees' report indicates that reserves are managed to cover approximately 12 months of basic running costs, with the actual unrestricted reserves significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £6,500.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Subscriptions
“The main source of funds allocated for running costs is the monthly subscriptions paid by the Group members and regular fundraising which is mainly organised by the Friends of 3rd Ashton committee.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 12 months basic running costs (approximately £6,500) (held: £24k)
“The Group Trustee Board considers that the Group’s funds should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months basic running costs (utilities and insurance etc), which is approximately £6,500.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Cheshire East · Cheshire West & Chester · Trafford

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£33k£41k
31/12/2023£29k£33k
31/12/2022£34k£36k
31/12/2021£32k£36k
31/12/2020£45k£47k

Common questions

Is 3RD ASHTON-UPON-MERSEY SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £8,183.17 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in an overall balance of £24,332.76. The trustees' report indicates that reserves are managed to cover approximately 12 months of basic running costs, with the actual unrestricted reserves significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £6,500. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.