2nd Poynton Scout Group
Analysis
2nd Poynton Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Poynton. It was registered in December 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 and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, 2nd Poynton Scout Group reported income of £23k and spending of £25k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £20k to £23k (+12%), an average of +3.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 47%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, 2nd Poynton Scout Group sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include What a Wonderful World Trust (£23k), 1st Leatherhead Scout Group (£23k) and Eastleigh District U3a (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learnmore and be more. Each week, the 2nd Poynton Scout Group gives the young people of Poynton the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| What a Wonderful World Trust | Alnwick | £23k |
| 1st Leatherhead Scout Group | Surrey | £23k |
| Eastleigh District U3a | Hampshire | £23k |
| Cylch Meithrin Caerfyrddin | Carmarthen | £23k |