2ND ACOMB (ST STEPHEN'S) SCOUT GROUP
To provide scouting activities for children from the ages of 4 to 18 years old from within the Acomb area. The Group runs an Explorer Unit, 2 Scout Troops, 2 Cub Packs, 2 Beaver Colonies, a Squirrel Drey plus a Scout Activity Centre at Redmire Station House.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £31,874 against a target of £15,000, indicating a surplus above its stated policy. Per the trustees' report, the group is investigating options for a major refurbishment or relocation of its HQ building, which will require reserves in excess of the current target.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group Trustee Board has updated its reserves policy this year, and considers that the group should hold free reserves equivalent to 3 months group running costs, circa £4,000 and approximately 12 months’ running costs of Redmire, amounting to £11,000.”
Trustees
- Russell Odomchair
- Angela Helen Parrish
- Charlotte Walker
- Dylan Gregson
- Janet McPherson
- MARSHA ROWORTH
- Marcus Reuben Barker
- ROBERT CHARLES MORRELL DICKENSON
- Rachael Paxton
- Sarah Brogan
- Shannyn Brogan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £64k | £77k |
| 31/03/2024 | £64k | £46k |
| 31/03/2023 | £48k | £51k |
| 31/03/2022 | £39k | £34k |
| 31/03/2021 | £34k | £23k |
Common questions
Is 2ND ACOMB (ST STEPHEN'S) SCOUT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £31,874 against a target of £15,000, indicating a surplus above its stated policy. Per the trustees' report, the group is investigating options for a major refurbishment or relocation of its HQ building, which will require reserves in excess of the current target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.