The Chells Scout Group
Analysis
The Chells Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stevenage. It was registered in May 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Chells Scout Group reported income of £12k and spending of £16k, spending 139% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £13k to £12k (-14%), an average of -3.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Chells Scout Group sits at the 25th percentile: it is larger than about 25% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Gladiator Trust (£12k), Matlock Area Schools Trust (Mast) (£12k) and The London Carlbach Shul Trust (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
As a scout group we actively encourage adventurous activity, self reliance and development of good citizenship to a large mixed membership. Through these activities we also educate youngsters in environmental conservation and develop their spiritual and cultural awareness within the policies and objectives of the UK Scout Association.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Gladiator Trust | Oxford | £12k |
| Matlock Area Schools Trust (Mast) | Matlock | £12k |
| The London Carlbach Shul Trust | London | £12k |
| 1st Woodmansterne (St Peter's) Scout Group | Banstead | £12k |