South West Nottinghamshire District Scout Council
Analysis
South West Nottinghamshire District Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in February 1999, 27 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, South West Nottinghamshire District Scout Council reported income of £24k and spending of £36k, spending 147% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £6,727 to £24k (+260%), an average of +38% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 105%. Over the whole period it spent 121% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, South West Nottinghamshire District Scout Council sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stoke Poges Wexham and Fulmer Horticultural Society (£24k), 14th Selby (St Francis) Thorpe Willoughby Scout Group (£24k) and Newton St Cyres Young Farmers' Club (£24k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
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. The South West Nottinghamshire Scout District supports Explorer Scout Units and the Scout Groups across Broxtowe District to encourage the young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, we support our members by providing the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Poges Wexham and Fulmer Horticultural Society | Buckinghamshire | £24k |
| 14th Selby (St Francis) Thorpe Willoughby Scout Group | North Yorkshire | £24k |
| Newton St Cyres Young Farmers' Club | Exeter | £24k |
| Priestmead School Parents Association | Harrow | £24k |