Clapham (Bedford) Scout Group
Analysis
Clapham (Bedford) Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in February 1977, 49 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Clapham (Bedford) Scout Group reported income of £16k and spending of £23k, spending 141% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £7,284 to £16k (+121%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 74%. 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, Clapham (Bedford) Scout Group sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Dereham Scout Group (£16k), Rossett Acre PTA (£16k) and The Act Educational Trust (£16k).
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 Clapham Scout Group give young people of Clapham and the surrounding area the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Dereham Scout Group | Dereham | £16k |
| Rossett Acre PTA | North Yorkshire | £16k |
| The Act Educational Trust | London | £16k |
| Bollington Dean Valley County Primary School Parent-Teacher Association | Macclesfield | £16k |