1st Horton Kirby Scout Group
Analysis
1st Horton Kirby Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dartford. It was registered in January 1979, 47 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending February 2025, 1st Horton Kirby Scout Group reported income of £31k and spending of £44k, spending 142% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income grew from £19k to £31k (+68%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2025, when income rose by 68%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, 1st Horton Kirby Scout Group sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% 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 Salcombe and District Swimming Pool Association (£31k), Dormanstown Community Sports & Recreation Group (£31k) and 1st Northfleet (20th Gravesend) Scout Group (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Scouting for young people to include youngsters of all ages.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Salcombe and District Swimming Pool Association | Devon | £31k |
| Dormanstown Community Sports & Recreation Group | Cleveland | £31k |
| 1st Northfleet (20th Gravesend) Scout Group | Kent | £31k |
| Lane End Scout Group | Bucks | £31k |