DARLINGTON AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
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 by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training based upon the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult Leadership
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £10,000 at year end, which aligns with its stated policy target of circa £10,000. The charity's total gross income was £100,163 against total gross expenditure of £100,229, resulting in a small net deficit for the period. The trustees report that the district holds sufficient resources to continue activities should income fall short.
What the accounts disclose
“The District'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 District Trustee Board considers that the District should hold a sum equivalent to X months running costs, circa £10,000.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- John Michael Smithchair
- Anthony Gibson
- David Ferguson
- George Campbell-Wilson
- Helen Marsh Roche
- Jonathan Roche
- Richard Smith
- SANDRA JAYNE BOWER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £100k | £100k |
| 31/03/2024 | £84k | £92k |
| 31/03/2023 | £29k | £22k |
| 31/03/2022 | £15k | £19k |
| 31/03/2021 | £23k | £10k |
Common questions
Is DARLINGTON AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £10,000 at year end, which aligns with its stated policy target of circa £10,000. The charity's total gross income was £100,163 against total gross expenditure of £100,229, resulting in a small net deficit for the period. The trustees report that the district holds sufficient resources to continue activities should income fall short.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARLINGTON AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £100k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NORTH DEVON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £112k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| RICHMOND UPON THAMES DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £341k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CUMBRIA COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARDIFF NORTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EXETER AND DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |