10th & 8th Widnes Scout Group
Registered charity 701064 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as 10TH HOUGH GREEN SCOUT AND GUIDE GROUP, 10TH WIDNES ST MICHAELS CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCOUT GROUP, 10th Widnes (Hough Green) Scout Group
Operate (generally) weekly, term-time Scout and Guiding acivity sections for young people. Organise, and where neccessary raise funds for, regular trips, camps and outdoor activities for the section members. Maintain/improve HQ resources, including equipment, with strict regard for health and safety regulations/requirements.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £6,815 at year-end, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining a £5,000 contingency fund when considering only unrestricted funds, though restricted building funds are also available. The charity reported a net deficit for the year driven by significant maintenance costs at its headquarters, resulting in a total closing balance of £138,682. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue activities, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £7k; policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure)
“The Group held reserves of £5K contingency at year end. This is below the level required for operating expenses, but monies restricted for the Group 'Building Fund' may also be used as contingency, exceptionally, and subject to approval by the Trustee Board.” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
- Jennifer Barrowcliffchair · trustee of 1 other charity
- David John Thorbinson
- Eliot Cooper
- Karen Foggin
- MRS SUE ROSBOTTOM
- Paul McLoughlin
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Halton
Income and spending
Common questions
Is 10th & 8th Widnes Scout Group financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £6,815 at year-end, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining a £5,000 contingency fund when considering only unrestricted funds, though restricted building funds are also available. The charity reported a net deficit for the year driven by significant maintenance costs at its headquarters, resulting in a total closing balance of £138,682. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue activities, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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