First Richmond Scout Group
Analysis
First Richmond Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in April 1979, 47 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2026, First Richmond Scout Group reported income of £23k and spending of £25k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £29k to £23k (-21%), an average of -5.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, First Richmond Scout Group sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Terling Swimming Club Limited (£23k), Margaret Quiller Couch (£23k) and Stedham Sports Association (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. This is done by providing a scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law, and guided by adult leadership.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Terling Swimming Club Limited | Chelmsford | £23k |
| Margaret Quiller Couch | Looe | £23k |
| Stedham Sports Association | Midhurst | £23k |
| Doncaster Sub-Aqua Club (Dsac) | South Yorkshire | £23k |