17TH STRETFORD SCOUT GROUP
EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND SPORTS AND RECREATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total assets decreased by £3,079.62 compared to the previous year, primarily due to building upgrades. The charity's reserves policy recommends retaining a bank balance equivalent to two years of running costs, which equates to approximately £41,000. As of March 2025, the group held total assets of £70,414.78, which exceeds the stated policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“Membership to Group is the proportion of the Membership fee that the Group receives for capitation and general Group funds.” — page 3
“Scout Policy, Organisation and Rules, POR recommend that Scout Groups retain a bank balance equivalent to 2 years running costs. This equates to approx. £41,000” — page 2
Trustees
- Brian Thorpe
- DAVID MALTBY
- Graham Jenkins
- Mathew Osborne
- ROBERT JACKSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £29k | £26k |
| 31/03/2024 | £27k | £35k |
| 31/03/2023 | £33k | £31k |
| 31/03/2022 | £38k | £29k |
| 31/03/2021 | £33k | £14k |
Common questions
Is 17TH STRETFORD SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total assets decreased by £3,079.62 compared to the previous year, primarily due to building upgrades. The charity's reserves policy recommends retaining a bank balance equivalent to two years of running costs, which equates to approximately £41,000. As of March 2025, the group held total assets of £70,414.78, which exceeds the stated policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by none.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/01/2015 | £10k | 17th Stretford Scout Group 'Mission Impossible Camp' 2014 |