Eighth Christchurch (Burton) Scout Group
Analysis
Eighth Christchurch (Burton) Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Christchurch. It was registered in March 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Eighth Christchurch (Burton) Scout Group reported income of £32k and spending of £30k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £30k to £32k (+4.2%), an average of +1.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Eighth Christchurch (Burton) Scout Group sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Busbridge Junior School PTA (£32k), Dow Graduates Association of Northern Europe (Dogane) (£32k) and Meadow School Parent Teacher Association (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Aim of Scouting is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. We do this by providing young people with a wide variety of activities, both indoor and outdoor.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Busbridge Junior School PTA | Surrey | £32k |
| Dow Graduates Association of Northern Europe (Dogane) | Essex | £32k |
| Meadow School Parent Teacher Association | Cambs | £32k |
| The Anthony Lejeune Charitable Trust | Cranbrook | £32k |