1st Somersham Scouts
Analysis
1st Somersham Scouts is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridgeshire. It was registered in December 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 1st Somersham Scouts reported income of £19k and spending of £24k, spending 124% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £12k to £19k (+56%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 225%. Over the whole period it spent 83% 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 Somersham Scouts 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 Royden Hall (£19k), Brewood Middle School Charity (£19k) and Portishead District Guides Association (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of Scouting in Somersham, Cambridgeshire under the direction, control & support of The Scout Association
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Royden Hall | Merseyside | £19k |
| Brewood Middle School Charity | Stafford | £19k |
| Portishead District Guides Association | Bristol | £19k |
| Bishopton Community Centre CIO | Warwickshire | £19k |