1st Bedhampton (St Thomas') Scout Group
Analysis
1st Bedhampton (St Thomas') Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Portsmouth. It was registered in June 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 1st Bedhampton (St Thomas') Scout Group reported income of £15k and spending of £11k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £4,741 to £15k (+215%), an average of +33% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 52%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, 1st Bedhampton (St Thomas') Scout Group sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rudston Primary School PTA (£15k), 6th Bromsgrove Scout Group (£15k) and Alberbury Young Farmers' Club (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.Includes Beavers, Cubs and Scout groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rudston Primary School PTA | Liverpool | £15k |
| 6th Bromsgrove Scout Group | Bromsgrove | £15k |
| Alberbury Young Farmers' Club | Shropshire | £15k |
| 18th Purley Scout Group | Croydon | £15k |