2ND BOLLINGTON SCOUT GROUP
We provide a of full range of scouting activities with the aim of promoting the development of young people and helping them to achieve their full potential. This is carried out through the provision of exciting and adventurous activities with progressive training based on the Scout Promise and Law, guided by adult leadership and the Scout Association Policy,Organisation and Rules (POR).
Objects
TO PROMOTE 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 INTERNATIONALCOMMUNITIES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £14,930.32 at year-end, which the trustees consider above the level required for operating expenses, though noting it is held for future premises updates. The charity reports no contingent liabilities and maintains a low-risk investment strategy with all funds held in cash.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Group Trustee Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to X months running costs, circa £X.(The Trustee Board to assess)”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Lorraine Sidaway
- MICHAEL IAN GARRITTY
- Russel Matthews
- TIMOTHY NEALE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £33k |
| 31/03/2024 | £20k | £52k |
| 31/03/2023 | £19k | £23k |
| 31/03/2022 | £27k | £17k |
| 31/03/2021 | £31k | £12k |
Common questions
Is 2ND BOLLINGTON SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £14,930.32 at year-end, which the trustees consider above the level required for operating expenses, though noting it is held for future premises updates. The charity reports no contingent liabilities and maintains a low-risk investment strategy with all funds held in cash.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2ND BOLLINGTON SCOUT GROUP | £28k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 2ND MARLBOROUGH SCOUT GROUP | £83k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 2ND SOUTHAM (OPEN) SCOUT GROUP | £28k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 2ND PORTISHEAD SCOUT GROUP | £52k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 2ND CARLTON COLVILLE SCOUT GROUP | £29k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 2ND CUDDINGTON (ROWE) SCOUT GROUP | £86k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |