1ST CONSETT SCOUT GROUP
Range of educational, training, sport and recreational activiites - indoor and outdoor - for young people aged 6 to 14
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £31,134.37 to £25,899.62 due to net outgoings of £5,234.75. The trustees report that overall accounts remain relatively healthy but note that the continuing rise in the cost of living requires careful financial monitoring. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £25,899.62, which exceeds its stated policy target of holding resources equivalent to 12 months of building running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group Executive Committee considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months building running costs.”
Trustees
- PHILIP HARNBYchair
- Alistair Constable
- Jennifer Wright
- Kevin Holmes
- Neil Jukes
- Shaun Spence
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £47k | £52k |
| 31/03/2024 | £55k | £52k |
| 31/03/2023 | £35k | £45k |
| 31/03/2022 | £39k | £27k |
| 31/03/2021 | £38k | £13k |
Common questions
Is 1ST CONSETT SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £31,134.37 to £25,899.62 due to net outgoings of £5,234.75. The trustees report that overall accounts remain relatively healthy but note that the continuing rise in the cost of living requires careful financial monitoring. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £25,899.62, which exceeds its stated policy target of holding resources equivalent to 12 months of building running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2016 | £9k | New camping equipment and training for our growing Scout Group |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/06/2014 | £10k | Fitting out and furnishing of new scout HQ and community building |