24th Hastings (William Parker) Scout Group
Analysis
24th Hastings (William Parker) Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in September 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending February 2025, 24th Hastings (William Parker) Scout Group reported income of £85k and spending of £96k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income grew from £23k to £85k (+267%), an average of +38% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2024, when income rose by 94%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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, 24th Hastings (William Parker) Scout Group sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South Oxford Community-Association (£85k), The Douglas Centre Trust (£85k) and Dance Creative (£85k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide a balanced programme of training and activities to our youth members in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Scout Association, including camping, hiking, physical skills, creative activities and leadership training.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South Oxford Community-Association | Oxford | £85k |
| The Douglas Centre Trust | Surrey | £85k |
| Dance Creative | Ox26 6yf | £85k |
| The Addison Group of Singers | London | £85k |