The 126th Bristol Scout Group
Analysis
The 126th Bristol Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in June 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The 126th Bristol Scout Group reported income of £16k and spending of £20k, spending 126% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income fell from £21k to £16k (-26%), an average of -7.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 81%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The 126th Bristol Scout Group sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% 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 Poppleton Road Memorial Hall and Social Centre (£15k), 2nd Llandaff Scout Group (£16k) and Southrop Village Hall (£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 potential. The method of achieving the aim of the Scout Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and law and guided by adult leadership.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Poppleton Road Memorial Hall and Social Centre | York | £15k |
| 2nd Llandaff Scout Group | Cardiff | £16k |
| Southrop Village Hall | Lechlade | £15k |
| Rga User Group | Thame | £16k |