66TH DERBY (1ST SPONDON) SCOUT GROUP
Scouting offers young people a Balanced Programme of activities covering:Beliefs and AttitudesCommunityCreative ExpressionGlobalFit for LifeOutdoor and Adventure
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 INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,377 for the year, increasing unrestricted reserves to £22,950. However, the trustees noted a predicted deficit which led to a subscription increase, and highlighted high energy costs associated with fluorescent lighting. The charity relies on premises hire and fundraising to supplement income for running costs and equipment.
What the accounts disclose
“A budget forecast predicted a possible deficit for the year. As a result, it was agreed by the Group Council, at the AGM in 2024 that subscriptions would be increased for the first time in several years from 1st January 2025.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment 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
- 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
- CAROLE RILEY
- Caroline Cox
- Catherine Walker
- Jack Stocker
- MR LES PEARSON
- REBECCA WHIBBERLEY
- SALLY THOMPSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £33k | £30k |
| 31/03/2024 | £21k | £26k |
| 31/03/2023 | £23k | £22k |
| 31/03/2022 | £23k | £16k |
| 31/03/2021 | £14k | £30k |
Common questions
Is 66TH DERBY (1ST SPONDON) SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,377 for the year, increasing unrestricted reserves to £22,950. However, the trustees noted a predicted deficit which led to a subscription increase, and highlighted high energy costs associated with fluorescent lighting. The charity relies on premises hire and fundraising to supplement income for running costs and equipment. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.