2nd Ware (St Mary's) Scout Group
Analysis
2nd Ware (St Mary's) Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ware. It was registered in March 1981, 45 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, 2nd Ware (St Mary's) Scout Group reported income of £35k and spending of £64k, spending 184% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £7,197 to £35k (+384%), an average of +48% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 120%. Over the whole period it spent 127% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, 2nd Ware (St Mary's) Scout Group sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum (£35k), Ibis Junior Football Club (£35k) and Mottram St Andrew Village Hall CIO (£35k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum | Lancashire | £35k |
| Ibis Junior Football Club | Kendal | £35k |
| Mottram St Andrew Village Hall CIO | Macclesfield | £35k |
| Sketty Scout Group | Swansea | £35k |