The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands
Also known as: The Beaudesert Trust
The Trust manages historic parkland within the Cannock Chase AONB. Recreational activities include camping, archery, high & low rope courses, trails, zipwire, tree climb & crate stacking, via ferrata, rafting & coracles. The site is AALA accredited. A wide range of activities promote the conservation, protection & improvement of the physical & natural environment through active volunteering.
Activities & Mission
The Trust manages historic parkland within the Cannock Chase AONB. Recreational activities include camping, archery, high & low rope courses, trails, zipwire, tree climb & crate stacking, via ferrata, rafting & coracles. The site is AALA accredited. A wide range of activities promote the conservation, protection & improvement of the physical & natural environment through active volunteering.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £590,465 | £725,867 | £725,867 | £1,370,950 | £0 | 23 / 15 |
| 2024 | £816,491 | £830,401 | £830,401 | £1,506,352 | £16,258 | 23 / 5 |
| 2023 | £614,640 | £610,485 | £610,485 | £1,520,262 | £31,454 | 23 / 15 |
| 2022 | £347,988 | £356,051 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £137,531 | £267,568 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands
What does The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands do?
The Trust manages historic parkland within the Cannock Chase AONB. Recreational activities include camping, archery, high & low rope courses, trails, zipwire, tree climb & crate stacking, via ferrata, rafting & coracles. The site is AALA accredited. A wide range of activities promote the conservation, protection & improvement of the physical & natural environment through active volunteering.
How much income did The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands report in 2025?
The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands reported total income of £590k and reported expenditure of £726k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands?
The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands has a program ratio of 122.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands registered as a charity?
The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 January 1964 as charity number 522603. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands?
The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jeremy David Cotton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands operate?
The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands operates in Staffordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands a registered charity?
Yes — The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 522603.
Details
Site Office
Beaudesert Park
Cannock Wood
RUGELEY
WS15 4JJ
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Also Known As
- The Beaudesert Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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