1st Cockermouth Scout Group
Analysis
1st Cockermouth Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cockermouth. It was registered in April 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, 1st Cockermouth Scout Group reported income of £136k and spending of £100k, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2025 to March 2026, income grew from £79k to £136k (+72%), an average of +72% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 72%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, 1st Cockermouth Scout Group sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Catenian Association Bursary Fund Limited (£136k), Home-Start Reading (£136k) and Dame Violet Wills Will Trust (£135k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.As Scouts we are guided by our values: Integrity; Respect; Care; Belief; and Co-operation.We provide Scouting to boys and girls age 4-17 in the Cockermouth area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Catenian Association Bursary Fund Limited | Coventry | £136k |
| Home-Start Reading | Reading | £136k |
| Dame Violet Wills Will Trust | Bristol | £135k |
| Lions Club of Fleet (CIO) | Hampshire | £136k |