1st Petworth Scout Group
Analysis
1st Petworth Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Petworth. It was registered in August 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, 1st Petworth Scout Group reported income of £41k and spending of £20k, leaving 51% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2025 to March 2026, income grew from £24k to £41k (+71%), an average of +71% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 67% 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 Petworth Scout Group sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Merosworld Foundation (£41k), Rotary Club of Ashby de LA Zouch Castle Trust Fund (£41k) and Hodnet Consolidated Eleemosynary Charities (£41k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The purpose of Scouting is to support young people in their physical, mental, and social development, helping them to become responsible, active citizens and leaders who make positive contributions to their communities. Rooted in the vision of founder Robert Baden-Powell, Scouting focuses on instilling values such as duty, service, respect, and leadership.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Merosworld Foundation | Manchester | £41k |
| Rotary Club of Ashby de LA Zouch Castle Trust Fund | Staffordshire | £41k |
| Hodnet Consolidated Eleemosynary Charities | Market Drayton | £41k |
| The Windrush Generation Legacy Association | Croydon | £41k |