6th Shirley (St James) Scout Group
Analysis
6th Shirley (St James) Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Midlands. It was registered in June 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 6th Shirley (St James) Scout Group reported income of £28k and spending of £28k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £24k to £28k (+17%), an average of +4.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, 6th Shirley (St James) Scout Group sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cranbrook School Parents' Association (£28k), The a W Lymn Centenary Foundation (£29k) and Friends of Grange School (Frogs) (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Group continues to aim to deliver the objectives of the Scout organisation i.e. to change the lives of its young people by offering fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, adventure and the chance to help others within the community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook School Parents' Association | Kent | £28k |
| The a W Lymn Centenary Foundation | Nottingham | £29k |
| Friends of Grange School (Frogs) | Addlestone | £28k |
| Warrender School Parent Teacher Association | Ruislip | £29k |