5TH WHITLEY BAY (ST GEORGE'S) SCOUT GROUP
Scouting for Boys and Girls - Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £38,133.99 against total payments of £21,630.44, resulting in a net surplus of £16,503.55. Free/unrestricted reserves, represented by bank funds carried forward, increased to £93,002.40, which is significantly above the stated reserves policy target of £10,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Membership Subscriptions 10786.00”
“The Trustees believe it is important to retain reserves of £10,000.” — page 5
Trustees
- Ian Atkinsonchair
- CAROLINE ANN CHARLTON
- DAVID EDGAR CHARLTON
- Georgina Alexander-Payne
- KEVIN JOHN MURDOCH
- PAMELA HELEN ILEY
- Susanna Young
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £38k | £22k |
| 29/02/2024 | £20k | £15k |
| 28/02/2023 | £16k | £15k |
| 28/02/2022 | £18k | £9k |
| 28/02/2021 | £27k | £9k |
Common questions
Is 5TH WHITLEY BAY (ST GEORGE'S) SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £38,133.99 against total payments of £21,630.44, resulting in a net surplus of £16,503.55. Free/unrestricted reserves, represented by bank funds carried forward, increased to £93,002.40, which is significantly above the stated reserves policy target of £10,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 15/01/2026 | £1k | Grant to 5th Whitley Bay (St George's) Scout Group |
| Community Foundation North East | 09/01/2025 | £1k | Grant to 5th Whitley Bay (St George's) Scout Group |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/01/2023 | £750 | Grant to 5th Whitley Bay (St George's) Scout Group |