1st West Bay Sea Scout Group
Analysis
1st West Bay Sea Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in June 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, 1st West Bay Sea Scout Group reported income of £20k and spending of £17k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £28k to £20k (-30%), an average of -8.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income dropped by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, 1st West Bay Sea Scout Group sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Destiny Changers World Outreach Ministry (£20k), West African Muslim Association in UK Limited (£20k) and New Harvest Christian Fellowship Beverley Trust (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Local Beaver, Cub and Scout Group taking part in organised events, sailing, anything that comes under the Scout Association.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Destiny Changers World Outreach Ministry | Bootle | £20k |
| West African Muslim Association in UK Limited | 64 Roden Street Ilford Essex | £20k |
| New Harvest Christian Fellowship Beverley Trust | Beverley | £20k |
| Llandaff North Gospel Hall | Cardiff | £20k |