CITY OF NEWCASTLE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity returned to a positive cash flow with a surplus of £28,879 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing previous planned deficits. The charity holds substantial unrestricted cash reserves of £100,143 and significant investment assets valued at £3,466,284, which are managed to protect capital and provide income for future property developments. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to meet current projected developments and liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“The District has cash reserves but is aware of possible short-term needs arising from the developments referred to. The Treasurer has been delegated to place available cash funds on short/medium term deposits whilst ensuring sufficient liquid funds are maintained to meet the immediate needs of the District” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/07/2012)
Trustees
- Dr PETER JOHN AVERYchair
- ANDREW GRAHAM BASSETT FCA
- Benjamin Andrew Skaife
- Bob Tyson
- Daniel Mercer
- Elinor Catherine Amy Barwick
- George Thomas Willingham
- Joseph Ingram
- Loraine Hazel Metcalf
- Paul Coulson
- VIX WALLIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £164k | £135k |
| 31/03/2024 | £147k | £162k |
| 31/03/2023 | £101k | £178k |
| 31/03/2022 | £127k | £214k |
| 31/03/2021 | £105k | £67k |
Common questions
Is CITY OF NEWCASTLE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity returned to a positive cash flow with a surplus of £28,879 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing previous planned deficits. The charity holds substantial unrestricted cash reserves of £100,143 and significant investment assets valued at £3,466,284, which are managed to protect capital and provide income for future property developments. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to meet current projected developments and liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NORMAN GARON TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| ST. NICHOLAS' EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £600 |