WORCESTER DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
To provide support for Scout Groups, Scout Network and the Explorer Scout Sections in Worcester District and to give active support to the District Lead Volunteer, who is responsible for both the development of Scouting in the District and for promoting and maintaining the policy of the Association.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained a sound financial position with a surplus for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £81,130. This figure significantly exceeds the stated reserve policy target of £15,000, indicating robust financial stability and security for future operations.
What the accounts disclose
“We are able to fulfil our reserve policy which is fixed at 15k minimum for the year.” — page 10
Trustees
- Callum Walterschair
- Brian Jenkins
- CAROL SILVESTER
- Charles Ellis Tarver Schofield
- Owen Williams
- Susan Pauline Ranscombe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £95k | £84k |
| 31/03/2024 | £51k | £44k |
| 31/03/2023 | £79k | £83k |
| 31/03/2022 | £73k | £64k |
| 31/03/2021 | £60k | £63k |
Common questions
Is WORCESTER DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained a sound financial position with a surplus for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £81,130. This figure significantly exceeds the stated reserve policy target of £15,000, indicating robust financial stability and security for future operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2018 | £10k | WNESU HAS A NEW HOME! THE DEN |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2012 | £10k | Worcester Explorers Go Royal. |