SOUTH CAVE SCOUT GROUP
Part of the Scout association providing activities such as camping, hill walking, orienteering, map reading, climbing, community responsibility.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £50,000 at year end, which is above the stated policy target of 18 months' running costs plus capitation payments. The trustees report that the group continues to provide activities for young people, although the General Purpose Account showed a deficit for the year, while section accounts remained in surplus.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the group should income and fundraising activities fall short. The Board considers that the group should hold a sum equivalent to 18 months running costs plus the cost of meeting capitation payments circa £18,000 .” — page 7
Trustees
- Graham Annanchair
- Charlie Moverley
- Colin Andrew Shand Fitch
- JOHN ROBERT JOBLING
- James Miller
- RICHARD CHARLES HARPER
- Rubi Hood
- SHAUN WILSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34k | £34k |
| 31/03/2024 | £29k | £22k |
| 31/03/2023 | £29k | £25k |
| 31/03/2022 | £33k | £37k |
| 31/03/2021 | £23k | £17k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH CAVE SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £50,000 at year end, which is above the stated policy target of 18 months' running costs plus capitation payments. The trustees report that the group continues to provide activities for young people, although the General Purpose Account showed a deficit for the year, while section accounts remained in surplus. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.