1st Stotfold Scout Group
Analysis
1st Stotfold Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Herts. It was registered in October 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, 1st Stotfold Scout Group reported income of £15k and spending of £13k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £14k to £15k (+7.3%), an average of +1.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 64%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, 1st Stotfold Scout Group sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bradford Peverell Village Hall (£15k), The Rhondda Polar Bears Disabled Swimming and Sports Club (£15k) and Northumbria Squash Rackets Association (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity was formed to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The group holds weekly meetings for Beaver Scouts, Cub scouts, Scouts and Explorer scouts where they can pursue activities relevant to their age group.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Peverell Village Hall | Dorset | £15k |
| The Rhondda Polar Bears Disabled Swimming and Sports Club | Mid Glamorgan | £15k |
| Northumbria Squash Rackets Association | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £15k |
| Boughton Monchelsea Village Hall and Recreation Ground Repair Fund | Maidstone | £15k |