WEST LANCASHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £3,716,871 at year-end, with £686,968 categorized as free assets available for general running costs. The trustees report that investment income and gains helped reduce the expected deficit for the year, despite noting that external factors such as inflation and the cost of living crisis may affect future income streams.
What the accounts disclose
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Cath Lee — County Lead Volunteer
- Gail Stanley — County President
- Jean Frew — County Vice President
- Bernard Pendlebury — County Vice President
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Richard Benedict Charnockchair
- Alexi Louise Foster
- Cartharhyn Elizabeth Hall
- Cathrine Jane Lee
- Charles Peter Bithell
- Jamie Scudamore
- Jeremy Philip Boardman
- MRS CATH JOYCE
- Max Andrew Lowe
- OLIVER WINSTON WOOD
- Saber L'Bekkari
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £927k | £905k |
| 31/03/2023 | £988k | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £268k | £398k |
| 31/03/2021 | £193k | £253k |
Common questions
Is WEST LANCASHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £3,716,871 at year-end, with £686,968 categorized as free assets available for general running costs. The trustees report that investment income and gains helped reduce the expected deficit for the year, despite noting that external factors such as inflation and the cost of living crisis may affect future income streams. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by McMillan & Co LLP.