1ST SHIRLEY SCOUT GROUP
Provides Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Activities in Shirley, West Midlands as part of the National Scout movement
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £69,201, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £40,000 (12 months of core running costs). The charity reported a net surplus of £1,300.57 for the year, with total incoming resources of £121,817.14 against total expenditure of £120,516.57.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group Trustee Board considers that the Group should hold a sum equivalent to 12 months core running costs, calculated at c.£40,000.” — page 6
“Membership Fees to the Scout Association are paid onwards to Blythe Scout District, being £11,445. This figure was £8,416 in 2023/24, reflecting increases in fees by the Scout Association and Solihull Scout County.” — page 30
“The Group has one paid employee, Bob Fear who is the cleaner for HQ. Bob Fear is a Trustee also.” — page 21
“Membership Fees to the Scout Association are paid onwards to Blythe Scout District, being £11,445. This figure was £8,416 in 2023/24, reflecting increases in fees by the Scout Association and Solihull Scout County.” — page 30
“The Group has one paid employee, Bob Fear who is the cleaner for HQ. Bob Fear is a Trustee also.” — page 21
Trustees
- Kerry Devereuxchair
- ANDREW DAVID BAYNES
- Adrian Dewi Leigh Butterworth
- BOB FEAR
- Christopher John Davis
- Claire Fear
- Faraz H Shiraz
- MR ANTHONY FITZGERALD
- Martin David Attwood
- Michael John Fear
- Naomi Lorraine Davis
- Stephen George Douglas
- Wendy Jill Fitzmaurice
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £122k | £121k |
| 31/03/2024 | £115k | £113k |
| 31/03/2023 | £99k | £104k |
| 31/03/2022 | £81k | £82k |
| 31/03/2021 | £61k | £30k |
Common questions
Is 1ST SHIRLEY SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £69,201, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £40,000 (12 months of core running costs). The charity reported a net surplus of £1,300.57 for the year, with total incoming resources of £121,817.14 against total expenditure of £120,516.57. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CLIVE RICHARDS FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| E F BULMER TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- 1ST PENYCAE SCOUT GROUP
- 1ST CLAYGATE SCOUT GROUP
- CENTRAL YORKSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
- 63RD BRISTOL (ST ANDREW WITH ST BARTHOLOMEW) SCOUT GROUP
- 1ST APSLEY SCOUT GROUP
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SHIRLEY, CROYDON
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST SHIRLEY SCOUT GROUP | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 1ST PENYCAE SCOUT GROUP | £125k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 1ST CLAYGATE SCOUT GROUP | £188k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CENTRAL YORKSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £431k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| 63RD BRISTOL (ST ANDREW WITH ST BARTHOLOMEW) SCOUT GROUP | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 1ST APSLEY SCOUT GROUP | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |