4th Canvey Island Sea Scout Group
Analysis
4th Canvey Island Sea Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Canvey Island. It was registered in February 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and religious activities, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, 4th Canvey Island Sea Scout Group reported income of £46k and spending of £41k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £35k to £46k (+31%), an average of +7.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 111% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, 4th Canvey Island Sea Scout Group sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rotary Club of Rushmoor Charity Trust Fund (£46k), The Grand Duo Charitable Trust (£46k) and Bismillah Welfare Association UK (£46k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Group provide Boating and Scouting activities including climbing, archery, camping, sailing and more to young people in Castle Point and the wider community. The Group encourages it's young members including, Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers to take part in training towards becoming Young Leaders and in taking approved boating qualifications.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club of Rushmoor Charity Trust Fund | Hampshire | £46k |
| The Grand Duo Charitable Trust | London | £46k |
| Bismillah Welfare Association UK | Worcester | £46k |
| Shrewsbury Street Pastors | Shrewsbury | £46k |