1ST KINETON SCOUT GROUP
As Scouts we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week Kineton Scout Group give young people of Kineton and the surrounding villages the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group ended the financial year with a current account balance of £19,798.75, though the trustees note the 'real balance' is approximately £10,000 when excluding specific funds, which is below their target level of £13,000-£15,000. The group experienced liquidity pressure during the year, with balances dropping to £3,300 due to savings account notice periods, creating a risk regarding the ability to meet creditor obligations. Total expenditure was £66,319.33, significantly driven by £43,901.73 in hut renovation costs, while total income received was £60,337.40.
What the accounts disclose
“most of which was a single donation of £6192.40 gratefully received from Kineton Parish Council.”
“the real balance of the current account is about £10,000 which is below the level we aim to maintain for regular running of the Scout Group (£13-15k).”
“The savings account did generate us £1228.55 of interest for our £30,000 investment over the period of just over a year, so on the face of it worthwhile, but actually made us run the risk of not being able to meet our obligations to creditors.”
Trustees
- Judith Margaret Pricechair
- Alex Paterson
- David Nairn Weir
- Douglas Chipperfield
- Jennie Andrews
- Katherine Mayfield
- Melanie Jane Dowden
- Simon James Message
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £29k | £66k |
| 31/03/2024 | £36k | £34k |
| 31/03/2023 | £25k | £25k |
| 31/03/2022 | £23k | £17k |
| 31/03/2021 | £25k | £16k |
Common questions
Is 1ST KINETON SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group ended the financial year with a current account balance of £19,798.75, though the trustees note the 'real balance' is approximately £10,000 when excluding specific funds, which is below their target level of £13,000-£15,000. The group experienced liquidity pressure during the year, with balances dropping to £3,300 due to savings account notice periods, creating a risk regarding the ability to meet creditor obligations. Total expenditure was £66,319.33, significantly driven by £43,901.73 in hut renovation costs, while total income received was £60,337.40. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Alison Heath.
Who funds 1ST KINETON SCOUT GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name 1ST KINETON SCOUT GROUP as a grant recipient include THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/04/2009 | £9k | Re-surfacing and Landscaping Outside Area |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/02/2006 | £2k | 100th Anniversary of Scouting |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/06/2005 | £1k | Purchase tables and chairs |