North Devon District Scout Council
Analysis
North Devon District Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in November 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, North Devon District Scout Council reported income of £439k and spending of £225k, leaving 49% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £55k to £439k (+701%), an average of +68% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 293%. Over the whole period it spent 69% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, North Devon District Scout Council sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include North Cheshire Jewish Nursery Education Trust (£439k), Helena Kennedy Foundation (£439k) and Bevois Town Community Pre-School (£439k).
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 potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| North Cheshire Jewish Nursery Education Trust | Cheshire | £439k |
| Helena Kennedy Foundation | Birmingham | £439k |
| Bevois Town Community Pre-School | Southampton | £439k |
| Rainbow (Long Sutton) | Spalding | £440k |