1st Fordingbridge Scout Group
Analysis
1st Fordingbridge Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in July 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 1st Fordingbridge Scout Group reported income of £29k and spending of £40k, spending 139% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £25k to £29k (+18%), an average of +4.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 83%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, 1st Fordingbridge Scout Group sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 23rd Chingford Scout Group (£29k), The Friends of St Michael's School (£29k) and The Parents and Friends of the Grammar School at Leeds (£29k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide Scouting activities for boys and girls from 4 to 18 years of age.All activities are carried out in accordance with The Scouts' rules which can be seen at www.scouts.org.uk.All Leaders undertake a progressive training programme.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 23rd Chingford Scout Group | 20 Bailey Close | £29k |
| The Friends of St Michael's School | Essex | £29k |
| The Parents and Friends of the Grammar School at Leeds | Leeds | £29k |
| Chickerell Primary Academy PTA | Weymouth | £29k |