1st Eye Scout Group
Analysis
1st Eye Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Diss. It was registered in May 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 1st Eye Scout Group reported income of £24k and spending of £26k, spending 109% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £26k to £24k (-6.8%), an average of -1.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 27%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, 1st Eye Scout Group sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Quercus Charitable Trust (£24k), Black Mountain Jazz (£24k) and Area Training and Activity Centre (Atac) Limited (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, the 1st Eye Scout Group gives young people of Eye and the surrounding area the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure whilst developing the skills they need to succeed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Quercus Charitable Trust | Devon | £24k |
| Black Mountain Jazz | Abergavenny | £24k |
| Area Training and Activity Centre (Atac) Limited | Northumberland | £24k |
| The Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre | Manchester | £24k |