Chessington Scout Group
Analysis
Chessington Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surbiton. It was registered in February 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Chessington Scout Group reported income of £19k and spending of £23k, spending 120% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £11k to £19k (+76%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 236%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Chessington Scout Group sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Flexercise WLHB (£19k), 46th Kingswood Scout Group (£19k) and Walkley Carnegie Library (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide the opportunity for young people aged 5 years and over to participate in an organisation dedicated to giving education and recreational pursuits in a safe and fun-loving environment. There are lots of opportunities to learn new skills and take part in events not otherwise available.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Flexercise WLHB | Basingstoke | £19k |
| 46th Kingswood Scout Group | Bristol | £19k |
| Walkley Carnegie Library | Sheffield | £19k |
| Chester-Le-Street Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps | County Durham | £19k |