1st Whittlesford and Duxford Scout Group
Analysis
1st Whittlesford and Duxford Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in July 1977, 49 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, 1st Whittlesford and Duxford Scout Group reported income of £31k and spending of £33k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £4,561 to £31k (+570%), an average of +61% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 488%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, 1st Whittlesford and Duxford Scout Group sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Summercroft Primary School PTA (£31k), University of the Third Age (Merton Branch) (£31k) and Oxford Ethnography and Education Conference (£31k).
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 children from 6 to 14 years to do more, learn more and be more. Each week the 1st Whittlesford & Duxford Scout Group gives young people of Whittlesford, Duxford, Ickleton, Hinxton and Thriplow villages in Cambridgeshire the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Summercroft Primary School PTA | Hertfordshire | £31k |
| University of the Third Age (Merton Branch) | London | £31k |
| Oxford Ethnography and Education Conference | Sheffield | £31k |
| Cylch Meithrin Carno a Ti a Fi | Caersws | £31k |