73RD DERBY (ALLESTREE) SCOUT GROUP
As a member of the UK Scout Association, the group provides a full Scouting programme for young people aged 4 to 14 years old living in Allestree and surrounding areas. Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
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73RD DERBY (ALLESTREE) SCOUT GROUP
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a net increase in funds of £13,677.12 for the year, resulting in group level reserves of £40,538.93. The trustees note that the group holds a general reserve to cover six months of expenditure as best practice, which is currently well above that target. The financial position is described as stable, with the group relying on subscriptions, fundraising, and rental income to cover operational costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Hold a general reserve to cover 6 months expenditure, as best practice” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 59
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 58
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 48
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/08/2021 (received 20/07/2022, 20 days after the 30/06/2022 due date).
Trustees
- Mark Silochair
- Dawn Marshall
- Elaine Mary Bond
- GERALD PRICE
- Gareth James Mitchell
- Josh Kawalek
- Karl Shaun Smith
- Keeley Ann Rogers
- Kristy Seal
- Steven Wilson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £68k | £54k |
| 31/08/2024 | £61k | £72k |
| 31/08/2023 | £42k | £42k |
| 31/08/2022 | £49k | £52k |
| 31/08/2021 | £23k | £22k |
Common questions
Is 73RD DERBY (ALLESTREE) SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group reported a net increase in funds of £13,677.12 for the year, resulting in group level reserves of £40,538.93. The trustees note that the group holds a general reserve to cover six months of expenditure as best practice, which is currently well above that target. The financial position is described as stable, with the group relying on subscriptions, fundraising, and rental income to cover operational costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2006 | £5k | Canoeing equipment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/07/2005 | £9k | Expand toilets from male only to cater for females and disabled |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- 103RD READING (OXFORD ROAD) SCOUT GROUP
- 1ST ASHTEAD (PELHAM) SCOUT GROUP
- SELBY DISTRICT SCOUTS
- 9TH NORTH WATFORD (WOODSIDE) SCOUT GROUP
- 7TH ROYSTON (BARKWAY) SCOUT GROUP
- EXETER AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73RD DERBY (ALLESTREE) SCOUT GROUP | £68k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 103RD READING (OXFORD ROAD) SCOUT GROUP | £35k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| 1ST ASHTEAD (PELHAM) SCOUT GROUP | £84k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SELBY DISTRICT SCOUTS | £64k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 9TH NORTH WATFORD (WOODSIDE) SCOUT GROUP | £36k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 7TH ROYSTON (BARKWAY) SCOUT GROUP | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |